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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I sign up for band?
When you register, sign up for Band for both Fall and Spring semesters.
How many pep band games do I have to attend?
Half of the games, which is usually 7-10 per year. Students sign up for pep band games, so the schedule is flexible with other activities. Most students end up having so much fun at games, that they go to far more than the requirement.
What do I wear to football games and pep band games?
For football games, we wear our full band uniform with the coats, spats, and overlays. For pep band games students can wear the official band polo or sweatshirt. Some of the early football games, we might wear polos due to the heat. Both polos and sweatshirts can be purchased through spirt wear orders.
If I want to register for Jazz Band, do I have to register for regular band?
Yes, since the skills we practice in jazz band are built on the skills we learn in regular band. The exception is students who play bass, guitar, or piano.
I really want to do summer band, but I have a vacation schedule in the middle of summer. Can I still participate?
Yes! We understand summer schedules can be busy and we are flexible. We always love to have as big of a band as we can at each parade, but if you have to miss practice or a parade, we understand. Some practice is better than none!
I am an incoming percussionist, should I participate in summer band?
Yes! We set the drum line in the summer, which gives the line the time they need to develop their skills and technique, and come together as a unit. It is not required to participate in summer band; however, there students will be placed where there are openings on the line.
I am a percussionist, do I need to pay a rental fee?
Yes, as a percussionist you are using some of the school’s most expensive equipment. The rental fee goes into maintaining these instruments so they work year after year. In addition the fee goes to providing replacement drum heads, as well as all sticks and mallets.
Can I livestream a concert?
Most Lakeville North Band concerts are now streamed live on the LNHS YouTube livestream channel! Recordings of each concert can usually be viewed following the end of the stream. Each concert will have its own stream link, but the main channel page can be found here, Lakeville North Livestream, and you can subscribe to the channel with your own account in order to find it later.
A few older marching band videos can be found on this YouTube channel: LNHS Band.