ATTENTION INCOMING 7TH AND 9TH GRADERS WITH EXPERIENCE IN BAND:

Welcome to Lane Tech!  We look forward to meeting you all! Please reach out to both directors if you have previous experience and are interested in joining band! If you do not have previous experience in band but are interested in joining, sign up for Beginning Band!

 You can reach us at aflygt@cps.edu and sveren@cps.edu

CLICK HERE TO SCHEDULE AN AUDITION

Audition Dates 

Tuesday, May 14th, 3:30pm - 6:00pm

Thursday, May 16th, 3:30pm-6:00pm

Audition Guidelines: 

If you have previous experience with a band instrument, please schedule an "audition" using the links above or submit a video audition through a parent’s email address.  We prefer you to audition in person.  Videos should be labeled with the student’s full name (First and Last), they should be continuous (not broken up into several videos), and should contain the following:

1. A solo piece/band piece of your choice that demonstrates your playing ability

2. Play up and down two scales of your choice (two-octaves if possible)

3. A one-octave chromatic scale (if possible)

We look forward to meeting you!

Band Camps 2024

Brass Camp: June 17-20, 10am-12pm (all brass musicians welcome!)

Drumline Camp 1.0: July 8th-12th, 9am - 2pm (all percussionists welcome!)

Drumline Camp 2.0: TBA 

Band Camp: August 12th-18th 4pm - 8pm.  subject to change based on CPS calendar

Homecoming: TBA

Arts in the Dark: October 19th OR 26th 6 pm - 8 pm.  5:15 pm ARRIVE downtown

*All band camps will take place in the band room and are mandatory! Please reach out to Mr. Flygt and Mr. Veren if you are unable to attend for any reason.  Home Football Games: TBA

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.