Update, July 28, 2017

Dear LHS "Lion Pride" Marching Band Parents,

Thank you for your support of your students and their participation at our current Marching Band Camp session.  They are doing really good work and progressing nicely towards our goals of learning our "Effloresence: Shades of a Rose" Show music and drill and our competitive March: "The Cradle of Liberty".  Their efforts are really helping the show to take shape both musically and visually.  

A couple of reminders to everyone:

1.  We are still in need of several families to host students from Takayama, Japan.  We need families who are able to host either 2 boys or 2 girls from Friday evening August 4th through Monday morning August 7th.  We will have activities to do together each day and we simply need families to be willing to offer them a home-stay experience in an American family home here in Colorado.  Please contact Don Emmons if you are able to help us host this year. 

2.  I am in need of 2 more parents to come and assist with the Car-Wash on Saturday morning July 29th from 8am - 1pm.  The students will do all the work washing cars, we simply need parents to assist with supervision and to handle the monetary donations.  

3.  A reminder that we have a band parent work-day this Saturday, July 29th from 9am - 2pm.  Please come and help as you are able and your schedule permits.  We have some wood-working projects, so power tools are helpful (drills, saws, etc.).  

4.  The Band Picture day originally scheduled for Friday, August 4th is being moved to either August 14, 15 or 16.  When it is confirmed, I will let everyone know.  We will still have rehearsal on Friday, August 4th from 2pm to 4pm.  Then we will perform at the Welcome Ceremony for our Japanese students from Takayama, Japan at 4pm in full uniform in the LHS Theater.  

As always, please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns.

Sincerely,

Don Emmons, Instrumental Music Director

Littleton High School

Host Families Needed for Takayama Students

Hello Lion Pride Marching Band Families,

HOST FAMILIES NEEDED FOR TAKAYAMA STUDENTS
We are in need of 13 host families for students who will be visiting us from Takayama, Japan. These are high school students who are here to experience America and in particular, a home-stay experience. Each of the students traveling has passed an English proficiency and one of their purposes for traveling is to improve their English skills with real-life experience. The students from Takayama, Japan will arrive at Littleton High School on Friday afternoon, August 4th and will need to be in our host family homes for Friday night, Saturday night and Sunday night. The Takayama students will then meet at Littleton High School on Monday morning, August 7th at 7:30am in order to continue with their tour of Colorado. It is ideal if a host family can accommodate 2 boys or 2 girls and there is a request for one family to host three girls if that is possible. Please contact Mr. Emmons directly if you are willing and able to serve as a host family. This is also one of our significant fund-raisers for the band program and we are asking for your assistance. 

UPCOMING PARENT MEETING
July 24, 7-8:15pm in LHS band room. The meeting will detail upcoming events.

BAND PARENT WORK DAY
Saturday, July 29th, 9am-1pm @ LHS. More information will be given at our Band Parent Meeting on July 24th at 7pm.

CALLING ALL PARENTS! 

We need your help to make this year a successful one for our students!  Please consider volunteering for the many committees and opportunities we have available for you.  To learn more and to sign up, see the sign-up genius. Thank you to those who have already volunteered their time for this upcoming season.

UPCOMING DATES

July 24-28: Full Band Rehearsal @LHS (2:30-8:30)

July 29: Band parent work day@LHS (9am-1pm)

July 31-Aug 3: Full Band Rehearsal @LHS (2:30-8:30)

Aug 4: Full Band Rehearsal 2-3:30pm @LHS, 3:30-5:30 Pictures and Welcome Ceremony for Hosting Students from Takayama, Japan, 7-8pm Band Camp Performance (students will be with us until 7:30am Monday Aug 7). 

Aug 7 & 8: Full Band Rehearsal 2:30-8:30pm @LHS

Aug 9: Full Band Rehearsal plus end of Band Camp Celebration 11am-3pm, celebrate 4:30-8:30pm

2017 LHS Marching Band Season Starts this week!

We hope you are having a wonderful summer!

This is a reminder that band camp starts this week on Tuesday, June 20 from 2:30-8:30pm

Don't forget your instrument, binder, lots of water, snacks and sunscreen. (Especially the sunscreen). Wear comfortable athletic shoes. 

Band camp continues June 20-June 23 and June 26-June 28 2:30-8:30pm each day.
There will be a dinner break from 5pm-5:45pm. Students are encouraged to bring a sack dinner or to make plans for a quick dinner out each evening. 

The Band Car Wash scheduled for Saturday, June 24 is CANCELLED due to the construction occurring on campus. 

CALLING ALL PARENTS! 

We need your help to make this year a successful one for our students!  Please consider volunteering for the many committees and opportunities we have available for you.  To learn more and to sign up, see the sign-up genius. Thank you to those who have already volunteered their time for this upcoming season.

DRUMS ALONG THE ROCKIES
Saturday, July 15, 6:30pm. Sports Authority Field at Mile High. We have 75 tickets for this event at $20 per ticket. Tickets can be reserved by emailing Mr. Emmons directly at demmons@lps.k12.co.us or by paying Mr. Emmons during June Band Camp.

UPCOMING DATES

June 20-23, 26-28: Full Band Rehearsal @LHS (2:30-8:30)

July 24-28: Full Band Rehearsal @LHS (2:30-8:30)

July 29: Band Car Wash Fundraiser @LHS (8am-1pm)

July 31-Aug 3: Full Band Rehearsal @LHS (2:30-8:30)

Aug 4: Full Band Rehearsal 2-3:30pm @LHS, 3:30-5:30 Pictures and Welcome Ceremony for Hosting Students from Takayama, Japan, 7-8pm Band Camp Performance (students will be with us until 7:30am Monday Aug 7). 

Aug 7 & 8: Full Band Rehearsal 2:30-8:30pm @LHS

Aug 9: Full Band Rehearsal plus end of Band Camp Celebration 11am-3pm, celebrate 4:30-8:30pm

Band Update (5/3/2017)

Band Update

-The final instrumental concert of the year is coming up next week. 
    There will be a Combined Dress Rehearsal on Tuesday, May 9th from 2:20 - 3:30pm. 
    The Instrumental Music POPS Concert is on Wednesday, May 10th beginning at 7pm.
    (This concert also will include a slide show featuring the graduating seniors.)

-The Performing Arts Awards evening is Tuesday, May 16th beginning at 7pm in the Theater.

-Looking ahead at next year - Our first meeting for the 2017 LHS "Lion Pride" Marching Band season is on Monday, May 22nd at 7pm in the Theater.

LHS Jazz Ensemble Performing at Dazzle Jazz Club

Reminder:

Our own LHS Jazz Ensemble will be performing at Dazzle Jazz Club and Restaurant (930 Lincoln St., Denver, CO 80203) in Denver on Monday, Feb. 13th at 7pm.  There are about 25 tickets still available and they can be ordered online through MJO Presents. Here's the link:

http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07edptrjwp579ed789&llr=z5jvqtdab.  

Online Ticket Sales will cut-off on Sunday at Midnight.