Students in the Band program create and lead small ensembles that perform throughout the year. Students are in charge of music selection and rehearsals with minimal direction from Ms. Colburn. The groups provide opportunities for leadership, music arrangement, and playing new instruments.
Jazz Band
The LRHS Jazz Band uses the standard Big Band instrumentation and rehearses and performs music from the Swing Era as well as current Big Band music. The LRHS Jazz Band performs public concerts and school and civic events as invited. Membership of the Jazz Band is composed of Concert and Symphonic Band members. The group is co-directed by a student officer and Ms. Colburn. Rehearsals are conducted before school for most of the year.
Brass Ensembles
The LRHS Brass Ensemble(s) uses standard ensemble instrumentation and performs high-quality small ensemble repertoire. The LRHS Brass Ensembles perform school and civic events as invited. Membership is composed of Concert and Symphonic Band members. The groups are conducted by a Student Officer who serves as the Symphonic Band Brass Ensembles Director.
Woodwind Ensembles
The LRHS Woodwind Ensemble(s) uses standard ensemble instrumentation and performs high-quality small ensemble repertoire. The LRHS Woodwind Ensembles perform school and civic events as invited. Membership is composed of Concert and Symphonic Band members. The groups are conducted by a Student Officer who serves as the Symphonic Band Woodwind Ensembles Director.
Percussion Ensemble
The LRHS Percussion Ensemble uses standard ensemble instrumentation to perform and compete across the state. Membership is composed of Concert and Symphonic Band members. The groups are conducted by a Student Officer who serves as the Symphonic Band Percussion Ensemble Director.
Color Guard
Auxiliary is an audition-only art sport that incorporates body movement including dance and manipulation of equipment such as flags, rifles, and other props. The visual effect of this group enhances the marching performances of the Symphonic Band. All members of the Auxiliary must be members of the Symphonic Band.
