The Lakeside Band Program serves around 250 students each year, offering numerous performance opportunities on and off campus through participation in the Pride of the Panthers marching band, 4 concert bands, a jazz and popular music class, percussion ensemble, various chamber groups, and a color guard program. The program regularly leads GMEA District 10 in representation at District Honor Band, All-State, and the UGA January Festival of Bands. The Lakeside Wind Ensemble was recently honored with a performance at the Music for All Southeastern Regional Concert Festival and the entire program was recognized as the 2018-2019 recipient of the GMEA Exemplary Performance Award. The band program has a 100% graduation rate among its senior class and proudly sends students into all manner of studies and professions across the CSRA, Georgia, and beyond. Former Lakeside band students have studied (or currently study) music at such schools as the University of Georgia, Georgia State University, the University of Michigan, the University of Texas, the Eastman School of Music, New York University, and more.
If you haven't already, read our "Why Band?" for a little more insight into why we believe in what we do. The links below also provide insight to our program structure, curriculum, and more: