Lamar Middle School Band News Archive 2010-2011
This page is saves the headlines from the 2010-2011 school year. This can be used to see what happened in the past and can serve as a guide for event planning.
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Annual Band BBQ Celebration
Sunday, June 5, 2011 - 2:00pm to 4:00pm - Pilot Knoll Park
Please join us to celebrate another amazing Lamar Band Year!!!
When:
Sunday June 5th, 2011
Where: Pilot Knoll Park, 218A Orchid Hill Rd, Argyle, TX 76226
(Yes, this is on the Lake in Highland Village.)
Time: 2-4pm
Who: All band students and their families are welcome!!!
We will have the world famous "Hanna Burgers", hotdogs, chips and drinks...and veggie burgers for any non-meat eaters. Yes, Mr. Hanna will be our "grill master" again this year! Feel free to bring Frisbees, footballs, and anything fun you might bring to the park! (There will be no swimming.)
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Spring Concert
Wednesday, May 25, 2011 - 7:00pm - Marcus HS Auditorium
Call times for students to arrive at
MHS dressed in uniform with instruments and binders are as
follows:
5:45
Beginning Band on Stage
6:15 Concert
& Symphonic Band
Percussionists in the Red Band Hall
6:30 Concert
Band in the Red Band Hall
7:00
Symphonic Band in the Silver Band Hall
The concert will begin at
7:00 p.m. in the Marcus
High School auditorium. All Beginning and Concert Band
students are asked to stay until the conclusion of the concert.
After their performance on stage, they will be escorted to the
audience where they will sit together to watch the remaining
bands. Below is a list of performance times:
7:00
Beginning Band
7:15
Beginning Band Percussion
7:20 Concert
Band Percussion
7:25
Symphonic Band Percussion
7:30 Concert
Band
8:00
Symphonic Band
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LMS Band Booster Garage Sale
Saturday, April 30, 2011 - 8:00am to 2:00pm - Lewisville HS Parking Lot
What a an awesome event! Thanks to those who donated items that made the event possible. Special thanks to the volunteers who stored items, loaded and transported items and worked the event.
This has traditionally been a successful event for the Lamar Band Boosters and this year was no different.
Band Booster Minutes
The February Band Booster minutes are now available here.
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LMS Band Booster Meeting
Monday, March 7, 2011 - LMS Band Hall
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Pre-UIL Concert
Thursday, March 3, 2011 - Marcus HS Auditorium
This concert is for preparation of the UIL Concert & Sight-reading contest. Parents are welcome and encouraged to attend!
Bands: Symphonic, Concert
Attire: Formal uniform.
District News: New Superintendent Named
The LISD Superintendent search is nearing an end. Meet the lone finalist Dr. Steve Waddell.
On 1/18/2011, during a special public meeting the LISD Board of Trustees announced Dr. Stephen Waddell as the lone finalist for the Lewisville ISD superintendent position.
Since 2002, Dr. Waddell has served as superintendent for Birdville ISD. Prior to his time in Birdville, he served as superintendent for Tuloso-Midway ISD and Sunray ISD. Waddell has 15 years experience as a superintendent and 30 years in education. He began his career as a teacher and has also served as a principal and high school counselor.
"Dr. Waddell's experience, skills and vision clearly match the desired qualities expressed by our community," said LISD Board President Carol Kyer. "He is highly regarded in the education community and has a proven track record of success. His passion for students and knowledge of the challenges facing public education make him an exceptional candidate for Lewisville ISD."
Dr. Waddell earned his bachelor's degree from North Texas State University, his master's degree from Stephen F. Austin State University and his doctorate degree from the University of North Texas. He is a proud father of two.
Dr. Waddell's start date is March 1.
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À la Russe!
Friday, January 28, 2010 7:30pm - Trinity Presbyterian Church
The Lewisville Lake International Chamber Series featuring emerging artists from around the world. Come see the following artists perform; the concert is free but donations to the Symphony are welcomed.
Ekaterina Tarasova, violin
Svetlana Garitselova, cello
Anastasia Markina, piano
Brahms: Piano Trio in B major, Op. 8
Shostakovich: Trio in E minor, Op 67
Piazzolla: The Seasons (Excerpts)
Sponsored by the Lewisville Lake Symphony in cooperation with the University of North Texas. More information on the concert and the artists at www.lewisvillesymphony.org.
Lewisville Lake Symphony announces Intern program
Fostering long term enjoyment of great music and encouraging student musicians.
The Lewisville Lake Symphony announces its new Symphony Intern program for students in the 6th through 12th grades.
“We are looking for a select group of students who are excited by great music,” says Ms. Margaret Wells, Chair of the Symphony’s Civic Relationships Group. “In return for helping the House Front team at performances, the Interns will receive community service credits and an opportunity during final rehearsals to sit on stage among members of the LLS all-professional orchestra under the baton of Maestro Adron Ming.” Prospective Interns need a letter of recommendation from their band director, orchestra director, choir director, private music teacher, or classroom teacher. Part of the selection process will be based on an essay of 400 words or less on either of two topics – "How does music help in other areas of life?" or "What makes live music more exciting than recorded music?"
Full details of the Symphony Intern Program are available here.
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LMS Beginning Band Winter Concert
Tuesday, December 14, 2010 7:00pm - LMS Gymnasium
Come hear the Lamar Middle School Beginning Band perform their 2010 Winter Concert. They've been working hard and look forward to performing for you!
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Holiday Party!
Saturday, December 11, 2010 2-4pm - LMS Cafeteria
Hark! All band members (no guests) are invited to the annual Band Party! We will be showing a movie in the cafetorium with fun and games in the gym.
There is no cost, but if you would like to donate a toy, we will be collecting and delivering to "Toys for Tots".
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LMS Band Booster Meeting
Monday, December 6, 2010 - LMS Band Hall
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LMS Band Symphonic & Concert Winter Concert
Tuesday, December 7, 2010 7:00pm - LMS Gymnasium
Come hear the Lamar Middle School Symphonic and Concert Bands perform their 2010 Winter Concert. They've been working hard and look forward to performing for you!
Honor Band Updates
Mr. Hanna and Mrs. Aicher are very proud of all the LMS band students who practiced and prepared for the many band auditions over the last few weeks. Our students did an outstanding job of representing Lamar Middle School at these events!
Region 24 West All-Region Band
Congratulations to the 10 students selected for the All-Region Band with 1 being named as section leader (1st chair).
LISD All-District Band
Congratulations to the 10 students selected for the All-District Band with 1 being named as section leaders (1st chair).
Marcus All-Cluster Band
Congratulations to the 21 students selected for the Marcus All-Cluster Band.
Way to go Lamar Band!
Whatever It Takes!
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
Congratulations to the The Marcus Marching Band - winners of the BOA Super Regionals and the UIL State 5a Marching Competition! This was quite a weekend for the band, directors and parents!
Fellow Lewisville ISD Hebron Band took 8th in the BOA Super Regional and 6th in the UIL State Marching Competition - Congratulations Hebron!! The Argyle HS Band also won the State 3a Marching Band Competition. North Texas was well represented!!
Bands Of America
Regional Championship
results.
Texas UIL 5a Marching Band Competition
results.
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Whatever it takes!
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Bite Nite: El Chico
Tuesday, November 16, 2010 starting at 5:00p - El Chico
Take your family to El Chico's from 5pm until close this Tuesday!
You MUST sign in at the hostess stand. Tell them you are with Lamar Band and they will count how many people are in your party. We need to have at least 100 people show up, in order to get any profit. If we have 100 or more people show up, El Chico will give our band 10% of the profits from the evening.
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El Chico - Flower Mound 2111 Justin Rd Ste 180 Flower Mound, TX 75028 (972) 539-6951 |
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Symphony Series: Jason Issokson, violin
Friday, November 12, 2010 7:30pm - Lakeland Baptist Church
Violinist Jason Issokson began his musical studies at age four, and since then has performed on concert stages across the world. Orchestras with which he has performed as soloist include the Abilene Philharmonic, Coeur D'Alene Symphony Orchestra, East Texas Symphony, Fort Worth Symphony, the Meadows School of the Arts Orchestra at Southern Methodist University, Mesquite Symphony Orchestra, Pottstown Symphony Orchestra, as well as the Orchestra di Teatro San Carlo and the Orchestra Internazionale d'Italia.
Come see Mr. Issokson perform Beethoven Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Op. 36 and Mendelssohn Violin Concerto in E Minor, Op. 64
Location:
Lakeland Baptist Church
397 South Stemmons, Lewisville TX 75067
Tickets
Adults $30, Seniors (60+) $25, Students $10
Families $70 no matter how large the family.
See all the details at the Lewisville Lake Symphony website.
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LMS Band Booster Meeting - Tonight!
Monday, November 8, 2010 - LMS Band Hall
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Lone Star Classic 2010
Saturday, November 6, 2010 9:00am - 11:00pm - Marcus Marauders Stadium
The wait is almost over!
Each autumn, since 1993, the Marcus Percussion organization sponsors and host the Lone Star Classic Drumline Competition. Lone Star Classic is the regions premier Drumline competition routinely hosting more than 70 drumlines in standstill and marching categories.
Come check out the best drumlines from near and far in our new Marauder
Stadium. Read more about the Lone Star Classic
here.
Want to see who's playing when? Check out the schedule.
Congratulations Marcus Marching Band!
Saturday, October 23, 2010
The Marcus Marching Band has qualified for State Competition! Marcus will be joined by Hebron, LD Bell & Haltom from Area B. This is the result of an incredible amount of work - congratulations band members, teachers and parents!
To see all the results, click here. The score sheet can be found here.
Whatever it takes!
Masquerade Ball
Friday, October 22, 2010 - LMS Spookteria
What a spooktacular time everyone had on Friday night! Special thanks to all the volunteers who helped make it possible!
Check out the photos in the gallery. If you have photos and want to share them, send them to me!
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Masquerade Ball
Friday, October 22, 2010 - LMS Spookteria
We are drawing near to the Lamar Middle School Masquerade Ball. This year, it will be held on Friday, October 22 from 7:00p - 9:00p. As we get ready for the event of the season, we need your help!
We need volunteers, donations (gift cards, food and drink) and decorations. Get all the details here and let Marlena know how you can help! Don't delay.
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UIL Marching Contest
Saturday, October 23, 2010 5:00pm - Lamar Middle School
What is this? An
optional event that is educational and fun! We hope you will be
able to attend the UIL Area Marching Finals competition. We, of
course, will be supporting Marcus H.S. along with the other
terrific bands that have made it to the final round of the
competition.
When? Saturday, October 23
What Time? Meet at the Lamar band hall ready
for a quick meeting to start at 5:00 p.m. We
will load buses headed for the Standridge Stadium in Carrollton
at 5:30. We will return to Lamar at approximately 11:00 p.m.
How Much? $10 for students and $5 for chaperones -
due in the black mailbox by next Wednesday, October 20.
We only have room for 80 students, so please be prompt
with turning your money in as this will be on a first come,
first serve basis.
What to Bring? Weather appropriate clothes
(Currently: 60% chance of rain, high of 77 and low of 57
degrees.) We strongly suggest jackets or sweatshirts. You
may also want to bring extra money for food/souvenirs.
Please Note: We would like the students to
wear any Lamar or Marcus H.S. shirt/sweatshirt.
Parents: The event will be at Standridge Stadium in Carrollton if you would like to drive and watch the bands.
Beginning Band Showcase
The Beginner Showcase was a huge success! Hope you had a chance to visit your student in class and see first-hand how the magic happens.
Check out the photos in the gallery. I'm looking for more - if you took any photos and would like to share, Send them to me!
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Beginning Band Showcase
Thursday, October 14, 2010 - LMS Band Hall
The highly anticipated Beginner Showcase is here! You are cordially invited to your sixth grader’s band class on Thursday, October 14 for the Lamar Beginning Band Showcase.
They will be performing a selection of rhythmic and musical exercises that they have learned thus far in band. If you are able to attend, please check-in with the front office first and then head down to the band hall. Please check below on the band class schedule to see when your child’s class begins.
8:45-9:30 Period 1 Percussion, French Horn, Flute
9:35-10:15 Period 2 Cornet
12:30-1:10 Period 5 Oboe, Bassoon, Trombone
1:15-1:55 Period 6 Saxophone, Clarinet, Tuba, Euphonium
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LMS Band Booster Meeting
Monday, October 4, 2010 - LMS Band Hall
Lamar Middle School Band Booster Volunteers
These folks rock!
Thank you to some outstanding parents who have volunteered to help lead the band to a great year! Here are the latest round of volunteers - if you see one, please shake their hand and thank them!
Angie Wagoner, Suzette Holcombe, Carrie Held (Cardin), Lisa Saliba, Tammy Kinley (x2), Marta Ehrlich, Mindy Brasko and Rhonda Brown
If you would like to help, there are still opening for folks to
lead the following committees:
- Summer Band
- Football & Cluster Refreshments
- Winter Party
If you have questions, please contact our Volunteers VP, Marlena.
Private Instruction at Lamar Middle School
Act quickly - lesson spots fill up on a first come, first serve basis.
The Lamar band directors would like to take this opportunity to encourage your child to participate in the Lamar private-lesson program. Qualified teachers travel to Lamar, and students take lessons during their regularly scheduled band class or before or after school. Students receive one private lesson per week. We try to schedule thirty-minute lessons when possible, but find it necessary to schedule some twenty minute lessons due to the class length. Lesson fees are $15 per 20 minute lesson and $17 per 30 minute lesson. Parents are asked to pay for the lessons on a monthly basis. You will receive a statement each month indicating your payment. All private lesson payments will be paid DIRECTLY TO THE TEACHER. To ensure continued success of this program, please remit your monthly pledge promptly. Read more...
Interested? Complete this form and return to the band directors ASAP.
Are you ready for the new school year?
School starts on Monday, August 23, 2010
Be sure to log into CHARMS and update your personal information. Even if your child was in band last year, double check that your contact information is correct (there have been some that were cleared out after last year). If you have not received any mail, then you need to take action. This is the primary method of communication between you and the band directors.
Have questions on band, then check out the
Band Handbook.
Click here to learn how to log into CHARMS.
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LMS Band Booster Meeting
Monday, August 30, 2010 - LMS Band Hall
New Online Calendar
Know what's happening!
Check out the new online calendar we are using this year. You will be able to see the upcoming events, download them to your own calendar and print! Click on the calendar icon to the right to see what's happening.
Symphonic & Concert Band Calendar
Aug
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Beginning Band Orientation
Saturday, August 21 1:00p - 2:00p
Come join Mr. Hanna and Mrs. Aicher after the Lamar Middle School Shorthorn Camp (Saturday, August 21) for an orientation session on the Lamar Middle School Band program.
