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COURSE OVERVIEW

Lakota East High School offers a selection of band courses for all instrumentalists (Grades 9-12). Every band class offers foundational instruction in music theory, music performance, and the fundamentals of cooperative musicianship. Performance opportunities outside of school hours are necessary to the overall education and growth of the musician; thus, attendance is mandatory and part of the course grade.

GOOD TO KNOW:
- Each ensemble requires an audition with the Instructor for approval and placement.
- Each band class is 2 semesters (1 credit)
- Fee required (amount varies, depending on course selection)

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SYMPHONIC WINDS

DIRECTORS: ROB TANIS, ANDREW DESMOND

Symphonic Winds fills highly coveted positions with the finest musicians in the Lakota East Band Program (Grades 10-12). The course is two semesters and focuses on cultivating and refining talented musicians into well-rounded performers with skills on par with seasoned professionals. This ensemble performs four school concerts a year, participates in OMEA Adjudicated Events, and attends outside performance opportunities as they arise. The Lakota East Symphonic Winds has performed at the Midwest International Band and Orchestra Clinic, OMEA State Conventions, and the Dixie Classic Festival. Most recently, the Symphonic Winds performed at the Music For All Festival (2018 and 2019) and the Music Hall Wind Fest in 2018.

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SYMPHONIC BAND

DIRECTORS: ROB TANIS, ANDREW DESMOND

Symphonic Band is comprised of talented musicians (Grades 10-12), who are focused on taking their skills to the next level. The course refines musicianship through performing pieces that are a higher difficulty level and challenging each student to expand both range and ability through a variety of techniques. This ensemble performs several concerts during the school year and participates in OMEA Adjudicated Events. Most recently, the Symphonic Band performed at the Music For All Festival in 2018 and 2019.

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CONCERT BAND

DIRECTORS: ROB TANIS, ANDREW DESMOND

Concert Band is the cornerstone of the Lakota East Bands program and focuses primarily on developing the talent and skill level of each musician. The course provides challenging opportunities for musicians to grow and improve by performing high-quality music literature. This ensemble performs several concerts during the school year and participates in OMEA Adjudicated Events.



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FRESHMAN CONCERT BANDS

DIRECTORS: ROB TANIS, ANDREW DESMOND

Lakota East High School Freshman Campus hosts two Concert Bands. The course focuses on refining instrumental skills and performing quality music literature of a high difficulty level. This ensemble performs four concerts during the school year and participates in OMEA Adjudicated Events.