Updated 2/27/08

Come hear the Lake Zurich bands! Get an idea of what is in store for you next year!

Click HERE! to see a schedule of events for 2008-2009

There's a reason that 96% of last year's band signed up for band this year, including 100% of freshmen and sophomores! Once you're in the band, you find out how great it really is and you don't want to quit.  Come find out for yourself!

COMING FROM OUTSIDE CUSD #95?

Are you from another school other than Middle School South or North?  Please contact Mr. Thompson at 847-540-4319 or josh.thompson@lz95.org so you can be added to our mailing list. We'd love to have you, but don't want you to miss out on summer activities for freshmen!

Jazz Lab Band auditions

Auditions will be held the week of April 1st at your school (after school)

Check back here in February for info regarding auditions

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WHAT TO EXPECT...2009!

All 8th graders will be members of the marching band. Marching band begins during the summer.

These dates are essential to the success of the band, please set them aside when you make summer vacation plans.

*Drumline auditions: scheduled in May

*Early June TBA : 9-11AMPercussion Sectional-Percussion only

*Last week in July: 8AM-12PM  Drumline Rehearsals

*Last week in July: 8-10AM Freshmen Marching Days (2 days only)

*August 2-4 or 5-7 (TBD soon!) Band Camp @ Carthage College, Kenosha-Everyone

Your attendance is very important!

You will receive two mailings, one at the beginning of the summer and one approximately three weeks before camp.

WELCOME!!!!!

We are so excited for you to join the band. Over the past 15 years the band has grown into largest group in the high school. We know that you may still be on the fence about whether to sign up for band or not. Here are some reasons that we hope you'll consider for joining us:

• You get to develop your musicianship to an even higher and more enjoyable level.

It’s a great Musical Experience!

• Band is an academic subject and can be taken for regular or honors credit.

• Band meets every day for a full class period.

• Trips every three years to places like London, Dublin, Disneyworld, New York, & Toronto.

•Audition to join jazz band as a class for credit.

• Lots of social connections – Band is a friendly place in a big school.

• Opportunities to switch to new instruments, including trombone, baritone, tuba,

bass clarinet, french horn and oboe.

INSTRUMENTATION

Students must be in 8th grade band to join high school band. If a student has an interest in switching to an instrument that helps balance the band, this should be discussed with a director. Instruments that could be considered due to ongoing instrument shortages: Bassoon, Tuba, Bari Sax, Baritone, French Horn, Oboe. Depending on the situation, money might be available for a short private lesson scholarship to get the students started on the instrument. Students may not switch without instructor approval.