An Accompanist is an individual who plays the piano, providing the background music for a student's individual performance

Ensembles comprised of high school students selected through the audition process that represent the best musicians throughout the state

Process that requires students to learn and perform a pre-selected piece, or pieces of music in order to try out for different ensembles

End of school year celebration where students, staff, and parents are recognized for their contributions and achievements during the academic year

Parent organization that works to support and promote the LLHS Tiger Band program

A period of time in late July through early August where band students report for all-day rehearsals that provide an opportunity for intensive learning and practicing of the marching show, as well as team building for new and returning band members

Group of students elected by their peers who help to plan and execute different activities

Student membership fee that covers the bare minimum of expenses necessary to run a successful music program

Traditional high school achievement award given for meeting pre-determined requirements of participation and service in the LLHS Tiger Band program

Band students elected by their peers to represent them on the Band Council

Appointed student leaders who are responsible for different sections of the band

Group of students who perform choreographed routines with various props, including flags, to help interpret the music of a marching show

Formal events where marching bands perform in order to receive constructive feedback, and recognition for their efforts

Time period from late November through May of each academic year where students focus on learning and performing ensemble music indoors

Similar to All-State, this ensemble is comprised of high school students selected through the audition process that represent the best musicians throughout the district

Students, who are selected through an audition process, that conduct the band during marching season.

Group of students who play snare drum, bass drum, and tenor drums

Group of student musicians who perform together

Scores received as a result of competing in various marching band competitions

Time period that stretches from late July through early November when marching bands rehearse, perform, and compete

Competition-like performance during Concert season where bands perform and receive feedback from professional music educators

Group of student musicians who play contemporary music at football and basketball games, as well as school assemblies and other events

Also known as the ‘Front Ensemble’ this is a group of students who play all percussion instruments aside from snare drum, bass drum, and tenor drums during marching season. They are found on the sideline of the marching field

Group of parent volunteers who help students move equipment on and off the field before and after every performance and competition

Empty parking lot purposely reserved for marching band practice that- in addition to parking stripes- has been striped like a football field

Student who, through the audition process, is ranked as first in each section of the band

Private rehearsal for a specific group of students who play the same instrument

Slang for ‘Marching Show’, the pre-planned and choreographed musical marching performance by students

Commemorative t-shirt that lists the name of the year’s marching show, and the list of student participants

Similar to the MPA performance, students perform in small groups or individually for feedback on their skills from a professional music educator

Similar to Color Guard, this is a group of students who perform choreographed routines with various props, including flags, to help interpret a specific selection of music

Class that takes place before the official start of the school day