New Student Info (updated 2-13-2010)

WELCOME NEW MARCHING GREYHOUNDS!

Info Sheet from Light Up Lyman
Welcome to Lyman Band, Color Guard, and Dance Team (B/CG/DT)!  As a member, you are a very important part of the Marching Greyhounds, the Pride of Longwood!  Color Guard, Dance Team members, and Band Musicians, when referred to as THE BAND, please note that this short term includes all of you!J  Band Parents, welcome to the team known as the Band Boosters!

Those who see and hear the Lyman High School Band perform realize they are listening to a very special group of talented people.  We congratulate each one of you for choosing to be a member of the Lyman Band Team!

The Lyman Band website has been created to familiarize both students and parents with the many aspects of the program and to ensure an enjoyable and rewarding experience throughout the school year.  Please take the time to explore the website and visit it often. In addition, we heavily rely on email as a communications tool, so please make sure we have an address for you.

We sincerely hope your band experience will be a fulfilling and enjoyable one, and we look forward to working with each of you throughout your time in Lyman.  

Our 2010 - 2011 season begins well before the end of the 2009 - 2010 school year!   Please take a moment to review all the information on this website.  Also, please fill out the form below so that we can keep in touch and alert you to special dates, rehearsals and performances.  

Lyman Band Booster Asscoiation


New Student Rehearsal / Parent Meeting - May 18th, 2010 (6:00-8:00)


2010/2011 Colorguard / Dance Team Auditions

Date/Time
Event
 April 27th 6:00 - 8:00
Audition
 April 28th 6:00 - 8:00
Audition
 April 29th 6:00 - 8:00
Audition


2010/2011 Lyman Marching Band Percussion Rehearsals/Auditions
(TBD)
Date/Time
Event
 TBD
Percussion Rehearsal
 TBD
Percussion Rehearsal
 TBD
Percussion Rehearsal
 TBD
Audition

Location: Lyman HS Band Room - Bring sticks and wear tennis shoes.

Who:  Everyone signed up for Drums/Percussion at Lyman.  These rehearsals will be a chance for new and old members to find out what opportunities are available and allow staff members to assign instruments before summer conflicts start.  


Tuesday Evening Rehearsals

Tuesdays June 22nd through July 20th   
Dance: 4:00 - 6:00 (starts on TBD)
Guard: 6:00 - 8:00 (starts on TBD)
Instruments: 6:00 - 8:00 (starts on June 22nd)




Date/Time
Event
July 26th - July 30th 8:00 - 5:00
Percussion and dance pre-camp
 Jul y 29th - July 30th  8:00 - 5:00
Freshman / new student pre-camp
August 2nd - August 6th
FULL BAND CAMP!



 (Needs to be updated)

Downloads from Light Up Lyman: 8th Grade Info Sheet   

(NOTE: These need to be updated for 2010-2011)


Uniforms
Marching season uniforms will be issued at the beginning of the school year (check the Marching Band page for more information about uniforms).  In need of marching shoes?  Orders will be taken during Band Camp.   Black socks are a must, so stock up now.  For concert season, black tuxedo pants (or skirt) and white tuxedo shirts are used, so hang on to your middle school attire.  The band provides black ties and cumberbunds at every function.

Volunteers and Chaperones
All parents and guardians are part of the Band Boosters.  As such, your talents and time are a welcome addition to making the band, dance team, and color guard experience a wonderful one for all students.  Visit the Volunteers' page to fill out a form with your area(s) of interest.  Please remember to register as a Dividend at the beginning of the school year, and plan to attend Booster meetings (dates and minutes posted on the Band Booster page).
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