Lackawanna Trail Marching Lions

2008 Competition Program

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2008 Practice, Football, and Competition Schedules/Show Write Up (PowerPoint)

Band Handbook/Uniform Information

 

 

 

NEW INFORMATION!!!

  • Fall practices will be Mondays and Wednesdays from 5:30 until approximately 8:15 PM.
  • The band will perform their show for the first time at the away football game on August 29th. It's always amazing to watch the first play-through to see just how far this talented group of musicians will go during the year. Join us as we craft our show from notes on the page into something special.
  • Our first competition is scheduled for Saturday, October 4th at Spring Ford High School.
  • Band jacket sale will continue until August 20th. Forms are available in the band room.
  • NEW NEW NEW!!! Our first HOME competition in nearly 10 years will be held on Saturday, October 18th at 1PM. "The Lions Roar Festival of Bands" will bring Tournament of Bands participants to Trail. Help us make this event a success. We will be seeking help for all facets of this event. Please contact one of the directors for more information!!

 

 

 

  

Director-Katie Bower

Assistant Director-Ken Lastoka

Percussion Instructor-Dave Hopkins

Color Guard Instructor-Kelly Hopkins

Volunteer Assistants-Jay Travis & Laurie Burdett

Parent helpers:

 

Why should you consider trying out for Marching Band? Ask a member of the band.

Members of the band take away much more than they realize they put in. Besides growing in their ability as musicians and performers, Marching Band members learn to work together as a team. Members support each other, look out for the younger students and act as mentors for new members. They learn community involvement and what it takes to bring out the best in themselves. Members overcome the physical and mental demands of a competition program.

But it's such a HUGE committment. Is it really? Band practices twice per week, generally in the evenings, during our fall season. In the summer, we meet for six days of band camp . During the competition season, we generally compete 5 times, plus finals in our region. Then, if we are successful enough, the band will travel to Allentown in November to compete at the Atlantic Coast Championships. This is a tremendous honor and a wonderful experience for students.

Additionally, Marching Band Members qualify for the annual band trip. In the past, we have traveled to Disney World, Myrtle Beach, Williamburg, Virginia and New Orleans. Winter Guard finals are held in May at Wildwood, New Jersey.

Not sure if it is for you? Come to watch a practice or join us for the spring Memorial Day Parade. Talk to one of the band members or directors. We will be happy to answer your questions.