Weekly Band Email - September 15, 2025

HIGHLIGHTS: It’s Game Week! Friday, September 19th Lanier vs Gainesville @ The Ranch; 8th Grade Night;  Drop Off and Pick Up occurs in the upper parking lot; Volunteer Opportunities for Friday Night Lights posted in Booster Hub;  2025 Parking Passes Still Available; Friday Night Volunteer Important Information; Save the Date for Winter Wonderland Ball; Thank You Orange and Black Sponsors; Home Game Concession Volunteer Rotation - Percussion; Spirit Wear Orders Are In;  Winter Guard Interest Meeting; Joe Nichols @ The Bowl - Volunteer Slots Available   

You can now listen to the newsletter on your commute or any time throughout the day!  Check out our weekly Newsletter Podcast @ Lanier Longhorn Newsletter Deep Dive September 15th.

It’s a busy week at The Ranch!  Please be sure to read the entire newsletter and the Director’s Newsletter for all the important information.  We encourage everyone to also  check the website to stay up to date on the latest info!    www.lanierlonghornband.com . 

Continue to follow the established practice schedule unless otherwise notified. 

Upcoming Events

September 18th - Chair Set Up at The Bowl for Joe Nichols concert 5:30 pm.  (Students receive community service hours.)

September 19th - Digital Day; Game Day @ The Ranch; Lanier vs. Gainesville; 8th Grade Night (Theme: USA Out)

September 21st - Chair Break Down at The Bowl 9:00 am.  (Students receive community service hours.)

September 26th - Game Day @ Chattahoochee (Theme: Western Out) 

October 3rd - Game Day @ Milton (Theme: White Out)

October 4th - Mill Creek Marching Band Competition - 11:00 am Report Time

October 6th - GCPS Exhibition @ Norcross High School; 2:45 pm Report Time

October 9th - Game Day @ The Ranch; Lanier vs John’s Creek (Theme: Pink Out) 

October 9th - October 13th - Fall Break; No School

October 17th - Game Day @ Roswell

October 18th - Lake Hartwell Marching Band Competition

Reminder; drop off and pick up is always in the upper parking lot.  There are many different activities that occur throughout the year, and the school entrance should remain clear to keep the students safe.

Friday, September 19th Game Day @ The Ranch - 8th Grade Night!

Schedule for HS students 

• (4:30 pm) Report Time - DLD Day - Students should eat before arriving at school; Grab ‘N Go style snacks will be provided
• 5:00 pm  Loading trailers, packing equipment, loading and taking concessions items to the stadium
• 5:00-5:30pm  Equipment Drop Pre-Game at the Stadium Band Section (flag bags, student bags, drum stands– anything you need for the game)
• 5:30 pm  In Commons with your section (circle up)
• 5:45 pm Uniform Inspection 
• 6:00 pm Warmup 
• 6:30  pm Section Hype Time 
• 6:45 pm Begin the walk to the stadium 
• 7:05 pm LMB at the gate ready to march on - right hand side stadium entrance
• 7:10 pm Pregame “SHOW”
• 7:25 pm Finish fight song and fill into the stands as quickly as possible
• 7:30pm  Kick off! Go Longhorns!! 
• *After the game, students are responsible for moving equipment back to the band room before being dismissed. 

Schedule for LMS students 

• 5:45 pm Report Time for 8th graders and parents - 8th graders report to the Commons Area. Parents follow signage for the parent tailgate behind the band room hallway.
• 5:45-6:45 pm 8th grade parent tailgate party!
• 6:45 pm Begin the walk to the stadium - Students with Band. Parents on their own. 
• 7:10 pm Watch the Longhorn Marching Band perform the Pregame “SHOW”
• 7:25 pm 8th grade students join the Longhorn Marching Band in the stands for 1st and 2nd quarter. 
• 7:30 pm Kick off! Go Longhorns!! 
• HALFTIME - Watch the Longhorn Marching Band Halftime Show! 
• 9:15 pm Parent pickup/LMS student dismissal - Mr. Hancock and Ms. Shingala

Volunteer slots are live on BoosterHub.  All band parents are invited to join in and welcome the 8th Grade parents during the tailgate party.

Game Day Volunteers!

Free Game Admission:

For home football games, your free entry will be confirmed by your name on the Band Volunteer List provided to the Stadium Front Gate Attendants each week. Simply give the name of everyone signed up to volunteer, and they will check the list for your free admission. Lanyards will not provide free entry this year.

Chaperones:

• Please report to the Band Room by 5:00 PM.
• Kristina Hargett (Color Guard Parent) will distribute the Chaperone Lanyards.
• Be sure to return your lanyard to Kristina at the end of the game as we need to reuse them each week.

Concessions:

• Your contact is Claire Sammander, VP of Concessions.
• Note: There are no lanyards for concessions this year.
• First Half Volunteers: Pre-game, 1st & 2nd quarters (Report time 5:00PM)
• Second Half Volunteers: 3rd & 4th quarters + post-game clean-up (Report time halftime)

Thank you so much for volunteering for our Band!

Concessions For Home Games!

This year we implemented a rotation for Concession Volunteers for our home games.  (If you enjoy volunteering with concessions, please continue to do so!  We appreciate you all so much!  However, concessions is one of the highest volume activities for every home game and requires a larger number of volunteers to keep things running smoothly.)  Therefore, each band section has been assigned a home game for parents to volunteer and help with our concessions. 

This week’s Concession Rotation is:

HOME GAMES

Section Assigned to Volunteer for Concessions

1st half volunteers - pre-game and 1st and 2nd quarters

2nd half volunteers - 3rd and 4th quarters and post game clean-up

Sept 19 - vs. Gainesville

1st half volunteers - Percussion - Front Ensemble

2nd half volunteers - Percussion - Battery

Be sure to check Booster Hub for report times.  All Volunteer slots for this week’s game are set up in Booster Hub.

2025-2026 Parking Passes Still Available!

Parking Passes are still available for Friday night games.  The cost is $40.00 for your own space in the band lot, right next to the stadium.  The pass is valid for the remainder of the season!  Visit Booster Hub Store to purchase your pass today!

Save The Date for 2nd Annual Winter Wonderland Ball!

December 5th from 6:30 until 10:30 PM the Lanier Marching Band will once again host the Winter Wonderland Ball, an enchanted evening of snowfall and sparkles!  This year’s event will be held at Lake Lanier Islands! 

You don’t want to miss out, so mark your calendars now for the return of this amazing event!  Watch your inbox for more details coming soon.  This event is for those in the community who are 21 years and older.

Lanier Marching Band Thanks Our Sponsors!

This week, we want to extend our heartfelt thanks to our Orange and Black Sponsors! 

The Drury Family

Keck and Wood

Cheesecake Factory

Your generous support makes a huge difference in providing opportunities, resources, and experiences for our students. 

Do you, or someone you know, want to learn more about our sponsorship opportunities?  Check out our website for more information!

Guard Updates!

Thanks to those of you who were able to join us for the Winter Guard interest meeting!  We are excited about the upcoming season!  If you confirmed your participation, the $100 deposit will be invoiced via Booster Hub and is due October 2.  For those of you who are not sure yet, we ask for you to decide in the next few weeks so we can plan for the season.  Let Detrick know when you are ready to commit!  It's going to be an exciting season!  (The schedule, including updated competition information, has been posted in the Band App.  Please email Christine Coate at xtine.cc@gmail.com if you need help locating it or if you have questions.)  

Percussion Updates!

Percussion parents, it's our turn to shine by helping out with concessions this Friday. Please pick a  volunteer slot on Booster Hub. Also check the Booster Hub chat and/or the group text for the latest percussion specific details or reach out to Percussion Liaison Carey Harrison carey@careyharrison.com

Lanier Bands Spirit Wear!

Spirit Wear orders are in!  If you haven’t received your order, please reach out to Mrs. Wilson-Fields. 

Tickets for the Joe Nichol’s Concert at The Bowl!

Volunteer slots for the upcoming Joe Nichols’ September 20th performance are live on Booster Hub!  Band parents receive VIP tickets, which include suite seats, drink tickets and pre show tailgate!  For every ticket we ask that someone be present to assist with the set-up and break down chairs for the show.  There should be one person participating for each ticket.  More details can be found in Booster Hub under the volunteer opportunity.

Marchers should make plans to assist with the chairs to earn Community Service hours. Volunteer slots for each upcoming show will open in Booster Hub one month prior to the concert date. 

Parents’ Night Out!

Join us for our next Parents’ Night Out on September 20 at 6:30 pm by Indio Brewery in Downtown Sugar Hill!  Parents’ Night Out is a great way to meet fellow parents with kids in the Lanier Band program and make new friends!  This is a casual, drop in type of  event where everyone comes as they are and spends time with friends.  9th Grade parents, this is a great way to meet other parents with students in the Marching Band.   We look forward to seeing you all there!

2025 - 2026 Google Photo Album!

Be sure to check out the 2025-2026 Google Photo Album for band highlights!  Feel free to upload (and download) your favorite band photos!  Photos from Friday night's HOCO game vs Dacula have been added.  The Google Photo Album is available to all band families!  Lanier High School Band 2025 - 2026 Google Photo Album

Thank you for supporting the Tingle Family!  You can continue to make donations through the GoFundMe link  https://gofund.me/a381dc9f

Other Upcoming Dates: Stay up to date on all events at LanierLonghornBand.com

Fundraising!

Arena Volunteers

If you are interested in becoming a Gas South Arena volunteer please stop by https://lanierlonghornband.com/about/11509 and check out the Arena information! We are all booked for July, but we'll be getting August's schedule before you know it!  Specific questions can be directed to missystocks@gmail.com.

RaiseRight

How does it work?

• Buy pre-paid gift cards from over 300 retailers
• Use the gift cards to make purchases
• 70% of the earnings go into your student's account and 30% go straight to the band

How do I get started?

• Visit www.raiseright.com or the mobile app: RaiseRight
• Click Register 
• Join a program
• Enter the Enrollment Code: 9B6221EL4L1L4 
• follow the steps to create your account

Don't forget to enter your student's name. Family and friends can also register and enter your student's name, and help earn funds for your student as well.

Kroger Community Rewards

Sign up for Kroger's Community Rewards program! Visit Kroger's website to sign up. Search for Lanier Band Booster Association. 4% of your weekly Kroger spend on groceries will be donated to the band automatically!

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