Band Life 101

Every Parent Can Help – In Big or Small Ways

No matter your schedule or experience, there’s a way for you to support the band. Whether it’s a small task or a big job, your time and skills make a real difference. There’s a place for everyone and together, we make it all possible.

So Your Student’s in Band – Here’s What the Year Looks Like

Summer – Band Camp (June – August)

  • 2 weeks in late July
  • Donations needed – Water and snacks
  • Volunteers needed – Snack distribution
    • Other opportunities such as building props could be available based on show needs
  • Athletic Clearance – Every students must be cleared prior to band camp
  • Camp Supplies – These items sets everyone for success:
    • Sunglasses
    • Hat (wide brimmed or baseball cap)
    • Athletic/flexible clothing (no jeans)
      • Really good options are available in the spirit store
      • Keep a modest dress code in mind. Sun health over looking “cute!”
    • Socks
      • Extra pair recommended, in case of inclement weather, no one likes wet socks while marching.
    • Athletic shoes
      • No Crocs or sandals
    • Water jug (half gallon)
      • Labeled
      • Great option available in the spirit store
    • Sunscreen (SPF 30 or above)
    • Extra valve oil/grease/reeds
    • Bug spray
    • Deodorant
    • Folder, pencil/pen, and highlighter
  • Preview performance on final Friday of camp, we encourage all to attend.

Fall – Marching Band Season (August – December)

  • Rehearsals are 2x per week
    • Donate – Snacks
  • Football Games
    • Friday nights – we perform at every home game and most away games
      • Volunteers needed – Concessions / Bus Chaperones (away games)
  • Competitions
    • Saturdays – we travel from LBV to competitions
      • Volunteers needed – Load/Set Equipment / Bus Chaperones / Snack & Water distribution
        • If you’re not willing to travel with the band, please assist in loading and unloading trucks at LBV
  • Bands of America
    • Typically in early December – this is a HUGE fundraiser for our program
  • Concert – Seasonal Celebration
    • This is a ticketed fundraiser for our program
    • Volunteers needed – Concessions / Ushers / Ticket check-in
  • Concession Stand
    • Friday nights for all LBV home games
      • Volunteers needed!

Winter – Music Assessments & Competitive Circuits (January – March)

  • MPA (Music Performance Assessment)
    • Concert, symphonic, wind and jazz ensembles, and soloists
      • Schedule varies
      • These performances are free, we encourage you to attend to cheer for your student(s)
    • Volunteers needed – Bus Chaperones
  • Competitions – Winter Percussion
    • Saturdays – We travel from LBV to competitions
      • Volunteers needed – Load/Unload Equipment / Bus Chaperones / Snack & Water distribution
  • Competitions – Winter Guard
    • Saturdays – We travel from LBV to competitions
      • Volunteers needed – Bus Chaperones / Snack & Water distribution
  • Concession Stand
    • Schedule varies – we support Lacrosse, Soccer, and Weightlifting
    • Volunteers needed!

Spring – Concerts and Celebrations (March – May)

  • Concert – Jazz Under the Stars
    • This is a ticketed fundraiser for our program
    • Volunteers needed – Concessions / Ushers / Ticket check-in
  • Concert – Spring Concert
    • This is a ticketed fundraiser for our program
    • Volunteers needed – Concessions / Ushers / Ticket check-in
  • Band Banquet – Celebrate the school year in style as we recognize students through awards and cherished memories!
    • This is a ticketed event
    • Volunteers needed – Event setup/clean up, Decorating/theming
  • Concession stand
    • Schedule varies – we support Track & Field and Flag Football
    • Volunteers needed!

Get involved and make a difference!

Volunteer

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ADDitions Application

Required by OCPS for any parent volunteering with students during school-sponsored activities.

Join the Boosters

This parent-led group provides vital support for the entire program.