Weekly Band Email - September 29, 2025

HIGHLIGHTS: It’s A Busy Week @ The Ranch! It’s Game Week! Friday, October 3rd Away Game @ Milton; Saturday, October 4th Competition @ Mill Creek; Monday, October 6th Exhibition @ Norcross; Drop Off and Pick Up occurs in the upper parking lot; Volunteer Opportunities posted in Booster Hub; 2025 Parking Passes Still Available; 100% Student Dues Fundraiser - Petit Le Mans; Winter Wonderland Ball Tickets Now On Sale; Be Sure to Register for Nashville Trip; Home Game Concession Volunteer Rotation - Oct 9th - Brass; Winter Guard Deposit Due October 2nd; Indoor Percussion Interest Meeting, October 27th; Upload Your Photos to the Google Album

Due to technical difficulties, the Lanier Longhorn Newsletter Deep Dive Podcast is not available this week. It will return next week. We apologize for any inconvenience.

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 30th - Evening Rehearsal In The Stadium; 5:30 - 7:45 pm

October 2nd - Extended After School Rehearsal Until 5:30 pm

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 7th - No Rehearsal (If you are able, please attend and support the LMS band concert.) 

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

October 19th - Sugar Rush Parade; Downtown Sugar Hill

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, October 3rd Game Day @ Milton!

* If staying after school, Students should wait in the band HALLWAY or outside the band hallway entrance. You will not have access to the band room until 4:00pm. 

*Preorder (if available) your meal via the QR code in the band room or bring money for concessions.

4:30 pm Report Time  

• Students load trailers - percussion and leadership help pit crew load the props and equipment

5:15 pm In Commons with your section (circle up)

5:35 pm Uniform Inspection 

• Inspection includes - marching uniform, show shirt, black socks, black marching shoes, water bottle, flip folder with stands tunes, instrument if not on trailer.

5:45 pm Final Announcements + Dismissal to Busses

7:30 pm Kickoff. Go Longhorns!

Volunteer slots are live on Booster Hub. 

Saturday, October 4th Competition @ Mill Creek!

**Trailers will be kept loaded (and locked) overnight from the Oct 3 away game. 

11:00 am Report Time and Roll call 

11:05 am Load Trailer 

11:20 am Eat Snack, Lunch (Provided)

11:50 am Inspection; Meditation and Performance Preparation

12:10 pm Final Announcements 

12:10 pm Depart for Mill Creek 

12:45 pm Arrive at Mill Creek 

Unload from buses in full uniform and head to warmup.

Lanier HS Performance Info

1:30 pm Warmup Begins - Area C 

2:15 pm Depart Warmup 

2:20 pm Gate Time 

2:30 pm Performance Time 

4:00 pm Prelims Awards 

6:00-10:00 pm Finals Performances (We will not know our performance slot until the day of)

10:45 pm Retreat (Awards)

11:45 pm Depart for Lanier

12:30 am Estimated arrival time at LHS (Please have all rides on campus by 12:30am)

Competition Day Meal!

*Please be sure to eat breakfast. It will be a very long day! 

• 11:20 am Students eat light lunch (Provided) and snack 
• We will also have grab and go set up for snacks. 
• Pit crew will set up snacks and water after the preliminary performance. 
• Students must bring money for concessions for dinner. 

Volunteer slots are live on Booster Hub. 

Monday, October 6th Exhibition @ Norcross!

2:45 pm Report time. Load trailer, suit up, uniform inspection, section hype

4:00 pm BYO snack - break

4:45 pm Depart for Norcross HS

5:30 pm Arrive at Norcross HS

(Bring money for concessions)

6:55 pm Warm Up (Area B)

7:35 pm Front Ensemble at Track

7:40 pm Full Band at Track

7:50 pm Performance Time

9:30 pm Western Carolina University performs

10:00 pm Depart for Lanier

10:30 pm Approx. arrival at LHS. Unload the trailer, put away your uniform.

11:00 pm Approx. dismissal time

Volunteer slots are live on Booster Hub.

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 your name, 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)

Pre-Game Servers (dinner/snack):

You also receive FREE admission into the home football games! Your name will be on the Band Volunteer list at the gate.

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. 

The concession rotation for our next home game will be: 

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

Oct 9 - vs. Johns Creek

1st half volunteers - Brass - Sousaphone

2nd half volunteers - Brass - Baritone / Trumpet 12th grade

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!

Special Upcoming Fundraiser - 100% Student Dues Profit - Petit Le Mans 10/9-10/11!

We have an upcoming special fundraiser that will be 100% student dues profit! That’s right, 100% of money earned goes to pay student dues! We have an opportunity to work the Annual Motul Petit Le Mans Race at Michelin Raceway - Road Atlanta, the weekend of October 9th - 11th!

When: Thursday 10/9 - Saturday 10/11

Time: 7:00 am - 7:00 pm each day 

Location: Michelin Raceway - Road Atlanta, 5300 Winder Highway, Braselton GA 30517

Additional Details:

• Students and family members aged 15+ can attend, must be available to work the whole day.
• 100% of the earnings ($120 each day) will be credited to the represented student's account.
• Assignments could include parking attendee, concessions, ticket sales, and more. Assignments provided once on-site. 
• Shirts and/or safety vests will be provided, as well as plenty of water and breaks. Food not provided. Khaki colored shorts or pants are preferred. No sweatpants or ripped/decorative pants.

If you have any questions, or you or anyone in your family wishes to work the race on any of these days, please email Melanie at melanieb_04@yahoo.com no later than October 5th to be added to the roster. Remember, these funds will go 100% toward your students' dues (keep in mind upcoming concert dues, band trip, etc).

Tickets Now On Sale: 2025 Adult Prom - Winter Wonderland Ball!

Tickets are now on sale for the Winter Wonderland Ball: 2025 Adult Prom. Visit: Winter Wonderland Ball Tickets on Booster Hub to take advantage of the early bird pricing. Invite your friends and family! This event is open to everyone 21 years and older! 

It will be an evening full of snowflakes and sparkles with all your Lanier Band family!

• When: December 5th @ 6:30 -10:30 PM
• Where: Peachtree Pointe at Lake Lanier Islands - 7000 Lanier Islands Pkwy, Buford, GA 30518 (You will NOT have to pay the Lake Lanier gate fee)

Evening includes:

• Three-course dinner
• Non-alcoholic drinks (cash bar onsite)
• A night full of music and dancing

Early Bird Special - Purchase your tickets now to receive the reduced price of $60 per person. Must be 21 and over to attend. Tickets will not be sold at the door, no exceptions.

In addition, the Legacy Lodge at Lake Lanier has a room block with discounted rates for all Winter Wonderland Ball attendees who would prefer to stay the night at the resort instead of driving home. Below are the room block details.

• Name: Lanier Band Booster Association
• Block Code: 251205LANI
• Block Dates: December 5th (one night)

Reservation Link:

https://be.synxis.com/?Hotel=45779&Chain=32791&arrive=2025-12-05&depart=2025-12-06&adult=1&child=0&group=251205LANI

Nashville Trip: March 13-15 2026!

From the September 26th Director’s Newsletter: 

Nashville FAQs

What are the trip dates? March 13-15

How can students sign up?   https://drive.google.com/file/d/13Q1ob6p5-UhvDPOe77nbl_0wru8MDdcD/view?usp=sharing 

How can chaperones sign up? Chaperones may express interest in the trip at this link https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeiY2HkOqgNUfIR6F0yarOywaZOOjm2y4YvcAQOH40T9kt2Wg/viewform?usp=header 

The number of chaperones needed will vary based on the number of students attending the trip. Chaperones will be reviewed by school administration and are subject to a background check. NOTE: If your student has a school safety plan, it is highly recommended by our administration that these students have a parent accompany them as a chaperone for additional support.

Is there a deadline to register? Yes, November 15.

What are the payment options? *Student band dues must be current to attend the trip.* 

     - Pay in full on the trip website

     - Make monthly automatic payments on the trip website

     - To pay using booster credits, choose the pay later option on the website AND fill out this link https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeG3eSjQqM3GyXz3YfFrFPaP3zqyCybJ4E6T6nFvQH6CBhl8g/viewform  In order to have booster credits applied to trip cost, student band dues must be up to date. Booster credits will be applied to past due band balances before being used for the trip. 

There will be a virtual trip meeting in the winter at a later date. 

Guard Updates!

We are excited about the upcoming Winter Guard 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!

If you would like to know a little more about Lanier Indoor Percussion, please attend our interest meeting on October 27th at 6pm, after our Fall Concert Dress Rehearsal, where we will discuss comp dates, the audition process, and reveal the show theme! All indoor dates are already on the band calendar.

Lanier Indoor Percussion is open to anyone looking to march during the winter months. Our first clinic is November 4th from 2:30pm-4:30pm. Audition material will be available no later than Tuesday, September 30th. You can find a copy in the band room or online at this link. 

If you have any questions regarding the season, please do not hesitate to reach out to Ms. Corbin, at lanierpercussion@gmail.com or Percussion Liaison, Carey Harrison, at carey@careyharrison.com

Share Your Band Memories!

Our virtual photo album is a great way to capture all the special moments of this season - but it works best when everyone contributes! Please take a few minutes to upload your favorite shots that you have taken this year. Whether it’s rehearsal, game day or a candid band moment, your photos help tell the full story of our amazing band family.

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: 63BEE2B84L1L4
• 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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Please direct all email to lanierbandhelp@gmail.com