🎺 The Weekly Downbeat: Lanier Longhorn Band Newsletter

July 20, 2026 | Issue #003

Check the Lanier Band calendar in BoosterHub for all upcoming event days and times.

🤘 Week 1 OF BAND CAMP was awesome! Our students worked hard, learned music and marching fundamentals, and have already shown incredible growth, dedication, and teamwork. We're proud of the positive attitudes and effort everyone has brought each day.

As we head into Week 2, we'll continue building on this strong foundation by refining our music, cleaning drill, and developing the confidence and precision that make the Longhorn Marching Band the best band!  Keep bringing your energy, focus, and commitment—we're excited to see all that this group will accomplish together. Let's make Week 2 even better!

👀IN CASE YOU MISSED IT, students need to come prepared everyday to put in the work and have fun, too!  Attached is the band camp daily activity schedule for week 2.  Here are some important reminders:

• We kicked off our Popcorn Fundraiser!  Every student should be set up with their on link and page to sell.  Fundraising helps the band pay for things like instruction, transportation, equipment repair, etc.  and a portion of funds raised helps pay dues.  If you have not signed up, you can sign up here to start selling.
• popup.doublegood.com/event/aa5c304a-7002-11f1-9255-b3d9b937bbec  
• Students please continue to stay healthy by doing the following everyday:
• Eat a healthy, complex carb - protein filled breakfast
• Avoid sugary drinks and snacks that cause your system to crash early
• Bring a healthy lunch & snack
• Water bottle (Filled with ice water)
• Avoid wearing long pants and dark colors, it gets hot on the drill lot
• Athletic shoes (No sandals, crocs, or boots)
• Hat and sunglasses
• Apply sunscreen before leaving home and bring extra to reapply

🚨It is IMPORTANT to remember that drop-off AND pick-up is in the upper parking lot.  Parents, please do not move the barricades that are in place.  They have been placed there to direct traffic where you need to go.  This rule is not to inconvenience you.  It is there to keep our students and staff safe as the band entrance is a high traffic area. 

📸 HEY SENIORS!  If you haven’t signed up for your senior banner photo, be sure to do it now.  

We will display the banners at The Ranch throughout the entire season! You may be asking, “Who does this apply too?”, “What should I wear?”, “Where should I go?”  We’ve got you.  Read on for the details.

• Who: All graduating marching band seniors. (Includes Winds, Guard and Percussion Seniors)
• When: July 24th at your selected time
• What to wear: Wear what you would typically wear under your uniform. Guard should arrive at their scheduled time with hair and makeup show ready!
• Where to go: Students should report to the band room at their scheduled time.
• Action Required: Slots fill up fast, so secure your photo time as soon as possible.

🗓️ How to Sign Up:

Click the link below to select your time slot. Don't wait until the last minute—

👉 Lanier Marching Band Senior Banner Sign Up

Note: Please arrive on time for your scheduled slot to ensure you have time to be fitted with your uniform, instrument, rifle, sabre, etc.  If you are late or not prepared, you may have to wait until there is time in the schedule to fit you in. 

🤝 Thank you to our Parent Volunteers!  Week two of band camp is underway and we still have a few slots available for this week.  Check Booster Hub for opportunities.  Be on the lookout for ways you can help as we move into the year.

🗓️Trust us, you don’t want to miss this so be sure to Mark Your Calendars For Parent Preview! This is a tradition at The Ranch where family and friends are invited to join the fun and see all the hard work the students have been putting in over the two weeks of band camp!

• When: Friday, July 23rd @ 6:00 PM
• Where: The Ranch (Longhorn Stadium)

⚾Don’t Miss Out on the Back to School Bash at The Striper’s Game.  The annual Lanier Cluster event with the Gwinnett Stripers will be held on Friday, August 21st.  Gates open at 6:00 PM with the first pitch at 7:05 PM.  There will be a special on field performance from the Lanier High Band.

Grab your tickets today by scanning the QR in the flyer or click the link and join in the fun!

🔗WWW.GOFEVO.COM/EVENT/LANIERCLUSTER2

 🎤Don’t Wait to grab the last volunteer slot for the Better Than Ezra concert at The Bowl.  This is a very popular event and you don’t want to miss it.  

How It Works:

The Lanier Marching Band agrees to set up and break down the chairs for the upcoming concerts at The Bowl.  By volunteering, adults receive VIP tickets to the show, this includes 2 drink tickets, admission to the preshow tailgate and prime seating in the Lanier Longhorn suite.  There must be 1 person volunteering with both set up and breakdown of chairs for each ticket.  These are highly sought after tickets, we ask that you reserve 2 slots and after the first 48 hours, if there are remaining slots available, they will be on a first come first serve basis.. 

Details for the Better Than Ezra with special guests Vertical Horizon and Tonic:

• Chair Set Up: Saturday, July 25th @ 8:00 AM
• Concert; Saturday, July 25th Doors Open @ 6:00 PM - Music Starts @ 7:00 PM
• Chair Break Down: Sunday, July 26th @ 9:00 AM 

Due to Band Camp and the Parent Preview, chair set up for the show will be the morning of the event.  Since the City of Sugar Hill provides a sponsorship for the band to help pay for transportation, music, equipment repair, etc, as part of the partnership, each section of the band is assigned to assist with the set up AND breakdown of the chairs.  The Woodwinds have been assigned the Better Than Ezra show.  Students receive community service hours for assisting.rom July 16th - 23rd the band will be selling Double Good’s award winning popcorn and earning fundraising dollars with every sale.

👋Sectional Updates: Hey, Percussion Parents, Band Camp is in week two and, by all accounts, going very well. Percussionists should continue to hydrate, rest when they can and bring their best every day. Look for updates in the parent’s group text and reach out to Carey with any questions. carey@careyharrison.com 

📸 Core Memories Incoming!

Week 1 of band camp was amazing and full of moments your student will never forget!  Be sure to check out the Google photo album for photos and add some of your own.  Everyone is invited to take and share photos of the kids throughout the 2026-2027 school year.  Be sure to save the link and share your favorite photos so everyone can enjoy seeing the students and all their achievements all year long.  The album is open to all winds, percussion, guard, staff, parents/guardians and friends of the band.

• 📸 2026-2027 Lanier Band Google Album

❓ Got Questions? Contact Us!

• LanierBandHelp@Gmail.com