Welcome incoming 7th & 9th graders!

We look forward to meeting you all! Please reach out to both directors if you have previous experience and are interested in joining band! You can reach us at aflygt@cps.edu and sveren@cps.edu. 

*The in-person audition window is now closed, but please reach out to Mr. Flygt & Mr. Veren to discuss a virtual audition*

Band Events Schedule (Updated for SY25-26)

July 7th -11th: Drumline/Percussion Camp (Link)

August 4th -8th: Band Camp 12 pm - 4 pm(All bands)

September 5th: Football Game vs. TF North (VB)

September 12th: Football Game vs. Lincoln Park (VB)

September 27th: Football Game vs.Payton (VB)

October 3rd: Pep Rally & Homecoming Football Game (VB/CB1/SB)

October 17th: Football Game vs. Westinghouse (VB)

October 18th: Arts in the Dark Parade

October 24th: Football Game vs. King College Prep (VB)

November 18th: Winter Band Concert #1 (VB/SB)

November 19th: Winter Band Concert #2 (BB/CB2/CB1)

December 12th: Holiday Showcase Concert (SB)

February 7th: New Trier Jazz Festival (CB/SB Jazz)

February 11-14th: Winter Musical (TBD)

TBD: Northwest Side Irish Parade (VB)

TBD: UIC Jazz Festival (CB/SB Jazz)

April 23rd: Spring Orchestra Concert (SB members)

April 25th: Jazz in The Chi Festival (SB Jazz)

May 5th: Spring Band Concert #1 (BB/CB2/CB1)

May 6th: Spring Band Concert #2 (VB/SB)

May 21st-May 26th: Washington D.C. Trip (VB/SB)

June 1st: Graduation @ Credit One Arena (SB)

NO EXPERIENCE, NO PROBLEM

If you have no previous experience on an instrument, there is still a place for you in band! We offer a Beginning Band Honors course that will teach you how to play an instrument and read music. Visit the "Joining Band" tab to learn more.

WANT TO JOIN IN ON THE FUN?

Students with previous musical experience who wish to join band should click on the "Joining Band" link above and are encouraged to meet with the directors in person or contact them via email.   Students should also speak with their counselor to adjust their schedule and notify them of your intent to be in band for the upcoming school year. 

Our philosophy

At the heart of the Lane Tech Band Program is a focus on building core musicianship skills including improvisation, sight reading, performing, singing, drumming, dancing, and composing. We believe a great ensemble starts with a holistic approach toward each individual students' musical development. We work hard to foster a positive, warm, and familial atmosphere that welcomes all students and encourages them to care for one another's successes as well as their own. We seek to grow as musicians and individuals.