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About Our Band Program

Symphonic Band

A non-auditioned ensemble that is open to anyone proficient on their instrument. The class focuses on developing fundamental musical skills through accessible repertoire. Students perform at all home concerts and athletic events.

Wind Ensemble

An auditioned ensemble that serves as the premiere classical performing ensemble for our school. The class provides challenging music and students are expected to put daily practice in at home. Students perform at all home concerts, athletic events, and various band festivals throughout the year.

Jazz Lab

A non-auditioned ensemble that is open to anyone proficient on their instrument, including non-traditional band instruments. The class focuses on developing fundamental jazz improvisation skills and teaching basic swing style. Students perform at all home concerts, athletic events, and travel to several competitions with the Jazz Ensemble. Any wind player enrolled in Jazz Ensemble must be enrolled in one of the concert bands (Wind Ensemble or Symphonic Band) with special consideration only made on a case-by-case basis after a meeting with Mr. Hartley.

Jazz Ensemble

An auditioned ensemble that serves as the premier jazz ensemble for our school. The class provides challenging music and students are expected to put daily practice in at home. This ensemble performs more than any other ensemble at our school. Any wind player enrolled in Jazz Ensemble must be enrolled in one of the concert bands (Wind Ensemble or Symphonic Band) with special consideration only made on a case-by-case basis after a meeting with Mr. Hartley. In addition, instrumentation in this ensemble is limited to trumpet, trombone, saxophone, drumset, bass, guitar, and piano. The Jazz Ensemble performs at home concerts, various festivals throughout the year, and select community events.

Jazz Combo

A student-led combo made up of a select members from our auditioned jazz ensemble. The student director of Jazz Ensemble is responsible for running this ensemble. They perform frequently at community and school events and compete at festivals that have a combo division.

Percussion Ensemble

All percussionists are in this course in lieu of Wind Ensemble or Symphonic Band. They learn how to master all aspects of concert percussion (rudimental, mallet, drum set, auxiliary) and perform their own pieces at concerts as well as perform with the Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble on their pieces at concerts and festivals. The drumline is also made up of members from this ensemble.

Pep Band

Our Pep Band is made up of all members of the Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band. In the Fall we perform at all home football games, pep assemblies, and march the Homecoming Parade. In the Winter we perform at select basketball games and pep assemblies. Every other year in the Spring we march in the Starlight Parade.

AP Music Theory

Designed for students with more advanced skill and a strong interest in music, this course prepares students for the Advanced Placement (AP) Examination in Music Theory. The course integrates aspects of melody, harmony, texture, rhythm, form, musical history and style, and performance practices. Ability to read and write basic music notation is strongly suggested as a requirement for joining the course.

Our Band Parent Organization

The Band Parent Organization (BPO) is comprised of current Lakeridge Band parents/guardians. Community support is essential to the success of our students and the program. While the organization is largely run by a board, band parents/guardians are automatically members of the BPO. We will ask for your help throughout the year and look forward to your contributions to continue growing the amazing Lakeridge Pacer Band program.

BPO Leadership

A dedicated team of parent volunteers leads our organization, contributing their time and talents to support the growth and success of our band community.

Andy Dausman

President (LakeridgePacerBand@gmail.com)

Jeffrey Stuppler

Treasurer

Liz Overson

Social Media Manager

Alumni Coordinator

Jeremy & Katy Spray

Volunteer Coordinators

Susan Rieflin

Poinsettia Lead & Student Dues Coordinator

Sarah McCarthy

Poinsettia Coordinator

Jennifer Silbergeld

Senior Recognition Coordinator

Erin Aulner

Jazz Concerts & Recruiting Coordinator

Becky Stein

Concerts Coordinator

Sarah Lavoie

Concerts Coordinator

Liz Overson

Julie Dausman

Recruiting Coordinator

Robert Scofield

Recruiting Coordinator

Get Connected!

Make sure you are following @lakeridgeband on Instagram.

Stay tuned to Mr. Hartley's newsletters for information about monthly socials (21+) so we can gather informally and start getting to know each other outside of the theater.

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