District Honor Band
District Honor Band
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Students will have an opportunity to audition for District Honor Band placements every Fall. If accepted, students will perform in a large group ensemble with other band students from different counties in South Georgia.
Morning Practices
Morning Practices
Get to school early before the bell rings?! Come to the band room and practice with your friends before your first class. This helps students build their instrument abilities and create fun interactive relationships with other band students!
Band Festival
Band Festival
In the spring, students will travel to LGPE (Large Group Performance Evaluation) or GBA (Georgia Band Masters Association) to perform on stage in front of judges for ratings on their performance and sight-reading abilities.
Concerts and Performances
Concerts and Performances
Concerts are performed in the Lowndes High School Performing Arts Center at LHS. This is the best part about being in band! Performing for our community and representing LMS with pride!
Travel and Trips!!
Travel and Trips!!
In band, you will have many opportunities to travel as a group and perform at different venues! We also take a Spring trip every year with our 7th and 8th graders!
How do I sign up for band?
How do I sign up for band?
Please click the link below, fill out the form, and hit the submit button. Students will also have an opportunity at the beginning of the year to still sign up for our band program.
LMS Band Sign Up Form:
https://forms.gle/tNj6bAtE9S4NutDG7
What method book do I use?
What method book do I use?
We use the "Habits Of A Successful Beginner Band Musician" by Scott Rush and Jeff Scott
Can be purchased at Arts Music Shop, Danny's Music, or online (Amazon)
Important Dates:
August 5th: First day of school for students 26-27 school year
August 25th: 6th Grade Instrument Rental Night, LMS Band Room
September 11th: 8th grade night, LHS Football Stadium/Band Room
September 12th: 6th kickoff, Location TBA
December 8th: 7-8th Grade Christmas Concert, 6:30 pm, LHS Performing Arts Center
February TBA: Band Festival GBA
May 4th: 6-8th: Spring Concert, 6:30 pm, LHS Performing Arts Center
May TBA: 7-8th Grade Spring Trip
Brandon Horton, Band Director
Brandon Horton, Band Director
"My philosophy is my door is always open for students to have an opportunity to engage and express their talents through music." -Mr. Horton
Contact Information
Email: brandonhorton@lowndes.k12.ga.us
Phone: 229-245-2280
Address: 2379 Copeland Road, Valdosta, GA 31601
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