LH Band Update - Week of Nov. 2

Happy Senior Night week! After two staff development days, the week wraps up with the Senior Breakfast, Pep Rally and our home game vs. Richardson on Friday, and Color Guard tamale orders close Friday too. Plus, Wind Ensemble moves to an 8:30 am start beginning Mon., Nov. 9. See below for details:

Full week's rehearsal schedule:

• No School Mon.-Tue., Nov. 2-3 (staff development); Region Orchestra entry audition due Mon., Nov. 2

• Etude 2B Listenings continue Wed.

• Senior Breakfast Fri., 7:00 am (Band Hall 2); Senior Recognition Rehearsal 7:45 am (seniors only)

• Pep Rally Fri., 8:45 am (meet in the Arcs; wear Red Band Shirts/Senior Shirts)

• FNL Home vs. Richardson, Senior Night - Friday, Nov. 6 (full itinerary here)

• Color Guard Tamale Fundraiser - order window closes Fri., Nov. 6 (use the QR code on the flyer); pickup Mon., Nov. 16, 5:00-7:00 pm at the LHHS Band Hall

• Help Sessions for Nov. 2-6: sign up here (once per week)

• Wind Ensemble: beginning Mon., Nov. 9, rehearsals start at 8:30 am daily and continue through 1st period. Doors open 8:00-8:15 am; be seated by 8:20 am with materials, ID and Yondr pouch ready

• Region Orchestra Auditions (select students) - Mon., Nov. 16, 6:00 pm at Duncanville HS ($20 entry fee; bus provided, parent pickup encouraged); rehearsal Fri., Nov. 20 and clinic/concert Sat., Nov. 21 at WT White HS

• Orlando 2027 Payment 3 due Sun., Nov. 22 (trip account login here)

• Attendance reminder: unexcused absences and tardies from rehearsals, sectionals and performances lower participation and performance grades (full policy in the Smore below)

Looking ahead: Week of Nov. 9 brings daily 8:30 am Wind Ensemble rehearsals, Etude 3B Listenings (begin Mon.), Pit Orchestra rehearsal Thu. at 7:30 am, and a Game Day Rehearsal Fri. at 7:30 am for the FNL Playoff Game on Friday, Nov. 13. Week of Nov. 16: Tamale pickup and Region Orchestra Auditions Mon., Evening of Jazz Tue., Nov. 17 at 6:30 pm, and Etude replays close Fri., Nov. 20 at 4:20 pm. In December: All-Region Band Auditions Dec. 4-5 (Berkner), Richardson City Winter Parade Dec. 5, Pre-Area Auditions and McDonald's Spirit Night Dec. 8, and the LH Band Winter Concert Fri., Dec. 11.

FNL Home vs. Richardson (Senior Night) Itinerary: Click here

Help Session Sign Up: Click here

Orlando Trip Account Login: Click here

2026-27 LH Band Calendar: Click here

LHABC Band Season Photos: Click here

Check out the Smore from Mr. Singleton for this week.