This is outdated, but may be useful for historical value

Lackawanna Trail Marching Lions (2007)

Welcome to all of our new 6th grade members!

Memorial Day Parade rehearsals begin Tuesday, May 6th at 6 PM and continue on the following 2 Tuesday evenings. The color guard is seeking donations to purchase a set of patriotic flags for the Memorial Day Parade. The cost of a complete set of flags will be approximately $650. Please contact Mrs. Hopkins in the high school office if you are interested in supporting our flag drive.

Band Information Sheet

Band Schedule

The Marching Lions are seeking new members for the 2008 Competition season-both musicians and color guard.

(Membership in the concert band is not required for a student to try out for Marching Band.)

Students currently in grades from 6th through 11th can join for next year. Band students and color guard members are welcome to contact one of the directors for more information. Anyone with a dance or twirling background is welcome to try out for our color guard but experience is not necessary!!

Director-Katie Bower

Assistant Director-John Carpenetti

Percussion Instructor-Dave Hopkins

Color Guard Instructor->Kelly Hopkins

Volunteer Assistants-Jay Travis & Laurie Burdett

Cleveland Itinerary

Why should you consider trying out for Marching Band? Ask a member of the band.

Members of the band take away much more than they realize they put in. Besides growing in their ability as musicians and performers, Marching Band members learn to work together as a team. Members support each other, look out for the younger students and act as mentors for new members. They learn community involvement and what it takes to bring out the best in themselves. Members overcome the physical and mental demands of a competition program.

But it's such a HUGE commitment. Is it really? Band practices twice per week, generally in the evenings, during our fall season. In the summer, we meet for one week of day time band camp and one week of evening band camp which ends with our annual barbeque. During the competition season, we generally compete 5 times, plus finals in our region. Then, if we are successful enough, the band will travel to Dover, Delaware in November to compete at the Atlantic Coast Championships. This is a tremendous honor and a wonderful experience for students.

Additionally, Marching Band Members qualify for the annual band trip. In the past, we have traveled to Disney World, Myrtle Beach, Williamsburg, Virginia and New Orleans. Winter Guard finals are held in May at Wildwood, New Jersey.

Not sure if it is for you? Come to watch a practice or join us for the spring Memorial Day Parade. Talk to one of the band members or directors. We will be happy to answer your questions.