New Band Parent Information

Quick Comparison of LRHS Bands

Intermediate

• For ANY students that have NOT auditioned and have previous band experience
• Ensemble of about 60 students
• You must sign up for BOTH fall and spring semesters
  • NO summer requirements for Intermediate Band
• Uniforms are purchased through the band. Approximate cost is $95 for women and $130 for men.
• Day Trip (2022 was Carowinds)
• Performance schedule includes Winter Concert (December), MPA Concert (March), MPA Adjudication performance (March), Spring Concert (May)
• Approximate cost: Uniform $95-$133; Fair Share $70-$90, Spring Trip $150

Concert

• Audition Required
• Ensemble of about 60 students
• You must sign up for BOTH fall and spring semesters (optional Honors credit)
  • NO summer requirements for Concert Band
• Uniforms are purchased through the band. Approximate cost is $95 for women and $130 for men.
• Frequent Guest Clinicians
• Optional Spring Trip (planned for 2023 DisneyWorld)
• Performance schedule includes Winter Concert (December), MPA Concert (March), MPA Adjudication performance (March), Spring Concert (May)
• Approximate cost: Uniform $95-$133; Fair Share $70-$90, optional Spring Trip $800-$1000

Symphonic

• Audition Required
• Ensemble of about 80 students
• You must sign up for BOTH fall and spring semesters (optional Honors credit)
• Uniforms issued by the band – purchase of white dress shirt and $33 shoes required
• Frequent Guest Clinicians
• Many required rehearsals outside of school
  • Summer rehearsals are required for Symphonic Band
    • June 14
    • Pre-Band Camp at LRHS July 18-22
    • Band Camp at Lees McRae College July 25-31 (additional fees apply)
    • Aug 16, 17, 18, 23, 24 from 6:00-8:30pm
  • Morning rehearsals
    • Not year-round but as needed 6:45am-7:15am
  • Sectional rehearsals once a week after school or during lunch
    • Times are cleared with all sports teams and coaches
• Intense performance schedule includes all Home Football Games, 4 Marching Band Competitions on Saturdays in Sept/Oct, Christmas Parade, Winter Concert, MPA, Spring Concert, Senior Assembly, Graduation, Spring Trip to DisneyWorld, and more.
• Approximate cost: Uniform $33-$70; Fair Share $200-$300, Spring Trip $800-$1000

All Performances are Mandatory