LFHS Band Notes
May 7 2024
Band Finale--May 21
Our final concert of the year will be on Tuesday, May 21, at 7:30pm in the RMA
- Evening rehearsal: for combined bands, Monday, May 20, 7:00-8:30pm, in the RMA
- Uniform collection: students should bring a change of clothes--we will be collecting tuxedos (pants and jackets) and gowns after the concert (unless they are playing with the orchestra the following week)
- Senior Slideshow: Parents of seniors should have received an email from Victoria regarding submission of photos for our annual senior recognition slideshow. Please be sure to submit yours no later than Friday, May 17 (we need a baby picture, middle school picture, and a favorite memory/candid from high school band).
Music Banquet--May 23
The Music Banquet is for all Band, Orchestra, and Choir students and their families. It will feature honors, awards, senior recognition, and lots of fun memories to share. Don’t miss out!
Memorial Day--May 27
This is our last performance of the year!
The LFHS Band will again perform for both the Lake Bluff and Lake Forest Memorial Day Observations. All are invited to these meaningful community events and all band students are encouraged to attend our annual picnic celebration afterward!
8am Meet in the band room
9am Lake Bluff Observation--Village Green (Gazebo)
11am Lake Forest Observation--Market Square
12:30 Band Picnic (optional)--Northcroft Park (Lake Forest)
Sunscreen & sunglasses recommended! ---- Eat breakfast! ---- Bring water and a folding stand!
Summer Opportunities
Don’t put your instrument away over the summer! There are many opportunities nearby to continue your music experience over the summer months. Follow the links for more information!
- Applause Summer Scholarships are available to encourage students to participate in organized music summer camps. Apply now--due May 24th
- Midwest Young Artists in Highwood offers summer Evening Orchestra and Jazz Band as well as jazz and flute workshops.
ISYM at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign still has openings for many of their summer music camp options. A number of our students attend these programs each summer and find it to be a great experience!
The Waukegan Band Rehearses Mondays and performs on Tuesdays throughout the summer and is conducted by Lake Forest resident Dr. Mark Taylor (you may remember him from our March concert conducting the Chicago Brass Band!) Advanced high school/college students and adults are encouraged to audition.
Ravinia Go hear some live music this summer at Ravinia!
Contact one of our private lesson teachers to setup lessons!
Band Leadership Team
Planning is under way for next year and all band students are encouraged to apply to be a part of the Band Leadership Team. The band program offers a variety of opportunities for student leadership. This is a great way to make a positive contribution to the program and develop skills for life. Applications are due May 23 and Friday 5/10 is our first Drum Major Clinic! Information Packet.
Back to Band 2024
Back to School means Back to Band!
Please mark your calendars with these important dates that fall before the start of the school year.
August 12-13
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
BLT Work Days Band Rm (BLT only)
August 13-15
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Back to Band Rehearsals (all) --dinner included!
August 19
8:00 am - 9:30 am
Institute Day Performance
August 20
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Clap In (Drumline only --does not include 9th graders)
Spain Tour 2025
We are excited to offer all band and orchestra students the opportunity to travel and perform together on our planned Musical Tour of Spain during Spring Break 2025 (pending board approval). The estimated cost is between $4800-$5200 per person and we plan to provide at least two fundraising options to help students offset the cost of their trip. We will have space for parent chaperones and some families also choose to shadow our trip independently. Detailed information packets will be distributed in class before the end of the school year, with signup in the Fall.
Photos and Videos from 23-24
Thanks everybody for a year of memorable experiences and performances!
- Videos of concerts and recitals are available on our LFHS Music YouTube Channel.
- Photos (including senior band portraits) are available from VIP. (Be sure to look for band pictures under Performances, Fall Sports, School Day, and After School Events!