Hey Band!
Welcome Back & Summer Band Reminders
Welcome Back!
We're so happy to see all of you again! We've been looking forward to making music with you, having fun, and growing together as THE ONE THE ONLY LBJ JAGUAR BAND! GO JAGS!!!
Contact the directors
Brian Mayer - Director of Bands - brian.t.mayer@austinisd.org
Ponder East - Assistant Director, Jazz Director - ponder.east@austinisd.org
Dr. Chris Lizak - Assistant Director, Percussion Director - christopher.lizak@austinisd.org
Herbert Washington - Colorguard Director - washingtonh2@mailbox.winthrop.edu
Schedule July 31-August 3
Wednesday, July 31 - Band Camp - 8:00am-4:00pm
- 8:00am-11:30am - Outdoor rehearsal
- 11:30am-1:00pm - Lunch + Band Olympics
- 1:00pm-4:00pm - Indoor rehearsal
- Same schedule as above
- Will start learning drill today! (or Friday)
- Same schedule as above
- Will continue or start learning drill
- WHO: Drumline + Cheerleaders
- TIME: 8:30am - arrive band hall - 9:00am perform in courtyard - 9:20am dismiss
Sunday, August 4 - 1:00pm-4:30pm
This is the second year Mr. East is hosting the All-State Jazz Etude Masterclass!
Required attendance for all current jazz band students. Anyone else who is interested in learning some really fun music from some of the best musicians in Texas, come check it out!
Check out the link for more information
Schedule August 5-9
Monday, Tuesday & Thursday, Friday are regular band days
WEDNESDAY! WEDNESDAY! WEDNESDAY!
- August 7th - Sleep in!!!
- Due to LASA Freshman Orientation Wednesday's camp times are 4:00pm-8:00pm
- We understand this likely changes carpools. Students, let your section leaders know ASAP if you are having trouble arranging a ride. We'll all work together to make sure you can attend.
Event Information
Everything Day
click on this link for more information
https://lbjband.org/everything-day/
when prompted for a password, it's "jaguarjams"
When?
Saturday, Aug 10, 2019, 09:00 AM
Where?
LBJ High School, Lazy Creek Drive, Austin, TX, USA
Schedule August 12-16
Monday-Thursday (12th-15th) are regular band camp days
Friday 16th is the annual Ice Cream Social
- Sleep in!
- 1:00pm-4:00pm - Indoor Rehearsal
- 4:00pm-6:00pm - Break/Set-up/Prep
- 6:30pm - Perform for family and friends! (plus interactive session with families!!!)
- 7:00pm - Dessert treats in the fine arts hallway
- 8:00pm - End