L'Anse Creuse High School North
L'Anse Creuse High School North
Instrumental Music
2023 Marching Band Away Camp
LATEST NEWS
(updated 11/1/24 - 11:20am)
LATEST NEWS
CONCERT BANDS - Below you will find some announcements and reminders:
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BAND App!!! - The LCN Concert Band BAND App groups have been created and are running as of the week of Halloween! We would like all band students to join the student group, and all LCN band parents to join the parent group. These groups will be where much of the information for upcoming events are distributed. Band staff, including our chamber instructors, will be included. Parents will be allowed to ask and answer questions, however, students will only be allowed to message staff, not each other. Below you will find links to both groups. We ask everyone to use your full name when signing up. No nicknames please:).
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PARENT GROUP - CLICK HERE to join!
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STUDENT GROUP - CLICK HERE to join!
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Scale Assessments - The primary first semester assessment this fall will be recording scales into Schoology. The next set of scales (4A & 4B) are due in Schoology by noon on Friday, November 8th.
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District Solo & Ensemble Festival registration has arrived! CLICK HERE for the information/registration document. Please be sure to read the entire form for instructions. If students have questions, see Mr. Oranchak first before asking Mr. Griffith.
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Concert Dress - The LCN bands will not supply any uniforms for concert season. Students will need to supply their own concert dress. Uniform requirements call for an all black dress code. Black slacks, black button up & collard dress shirt, black sock, and all black shoes. A black belt is recommended. A conservatively colored tie is acceptable, but not required.
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Oakland University Opportunity - The Oakland University Grizz Band (their basketball pep band) is looking for local area HS band students interested in playing with the group at the Friday, November 8th Women's Basketball game (11am tip-off). If you are interested CLICK HERE to view the flier/QR code. Please note, parents would be responsible for excusing student from school that day.
Marching Crusaders - A few minor calendar updates to know about:
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Updates you can find in the marching band section below:
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Mt. Clemens Santa Parade (final performance of 2024 Marching Crusaders) coming soon
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For information regarding volunteering for events, see the booster emails and their Facebook Page.
Spirit Wear! - Looking to purchase Marching Crusaders spirit wear? We are in the process of "altering" our spirit wear. Please be patient, it will be back soon!
ALUMNI BAND - Thanks to all the alumni that came out and played with the band on Friday! It was great seeing you all again and we hope to see you next year (or sooner)!
TRAVEL - The 2025 NYC trip registration has begun! In the travel section below (beneath marching band and band boosters), you will find information regarding costs, registration, and itinerary. If you have questions or concerns, please reach out to Mr. Griffith.
BAND BOOSTERS - Upcoming booster events
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General Band Booster Membership Meeting - Thursday, November 14th. 7:00pm in the LCN Band Room
LCN Clarinet Quintet performs on Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association's 2024 Spring Honors Concert - On Saturday, May 7th of 2024, a Clarinet Quintet made up of Bryce Szyska (so), Karson Schefka (sr), Breanna Nutt (sr), Julie Payne (jr) and Natalie Kyser, performed on the MSBOA Honors Showcase in Kalamazoo. A very high honor that was well earned by this hard working group of LCN band students. To view the performance CLICK HERE to for the YouTube recording. The entire concert was filled with many of Michigan's best High School instrumental music students. It is recommended you watch each group. However, if you would just like to watch the LCN performance, you will find it at the 37th minute. Enjoy!
2024 MARCHING CRUSADERS SEASON INFORMATION
UPDATE 11/1/24
2024 MARCHING SEASON INFORMATION
- Mt. Clemens Santa Parade - Saturday, November 23rd. More details Coming soon
- COMMUNICATIONS
- Students - All Marching Crusaders students need to register for the student band app group. CLICK HERE to view the instructions and QR code. Be sure to follow the instructions. If you use a nickname, you will not be admitted.
- Parents
- Band App - there will be a marching season band app for parents. CLICK HERE to view instructions and the QR code to sign up.
- Facebook Group - The LCN Band Boosters post many announcements and reminders, as well as answer questions via the L'Anse Creuse High School North Bands Facebook page
- The marching season calendar has been published. See the DOCUMENTS below.
- Communications - The director and boosters primarily use Schoology, Facebook, and the BAND App to release information to students and parents. Each season, a new group will be created in the BAND app. There will be separate groups for students and parents. The QR codes to sign-Up for the BAND app will be made available at Registration Night and on the Marching Band page of the website following registration. Please be sure to use your full name when registering.
- Payments - Links to marching season payments can be found on the Payments page. Or CLICK HERE!
- Looking for band MERCH?!? We are in the process of "altering" our spirit wear. Please be patient, it will be back soon!
- DRUM MAJORS - Congratulations to the 2024 Marching Crusaders Drum Majors Natalie Kyser and Bryce Szyska
- Field Commander - Congratulations to the 2024 Marching Crusaders Field Commander Lillie Grunewald
- Color Guard Announcements - Summer Sectionals have been posted in the calendar.
- Drumline and Front Ensemble Announcements - Summer Sectionals have been posted in the calendar.
VOLUNTEERS
Links to volunteer for Marching Band Events can be found on the Volunteers page or via the Facebook page and BAND app. Please help!
MARCHING CRUSADERS DOCUMENTS
- Drumline Information - CLICK HERE to see Drum Line and Front Ensemble Information Now available
- New Marcher parent meeting PowerPoint - CLICK HERE (Posted after New Marcher Orientation)
- 2024 Marching Crusaders Calendar - CLICK HERE - if you see an error, please alert Mr. Oranchak ASAP!
- 2024 Marching Crusaders Information Packet - CLICK HERE
- To email the Director CLICK HERE
BAND BOOSTERS
For information about volunteering, be sure to check out the L'Anse Creuse High School North Bands Facebook page.
See below for the 2024-2025 Band Booster Meeting Schedule:
For information on the next Band Booster meeting, see the Band Booster page.
NEXT LCN FINE ARTS TRIP
In April of 2025, the LCN Bands will be traveling to New York City! All LCN band students (and their parents!) are eligible to participate. CLICK HERE for the latest Itinerary. Below you will find some pertinent information.
Dates: Tuesday, April 15th through Saturday, April 19th 2025
Information Meeting: Remote meeting on Thursday, September 5th at 7pm. Link to join meeting will be posted in the latest news section above (and on Facebook, in Schoology, in the BAND app) when available in the fall.
Registration - Registration will begin September 5th
Costs - Students - $1499 for quad occupancy (based on 80-89 participants). Adults will be more.
Payments will be through our travel company web site and will be 5 payments between September and February.
More detail to come as they are made available.
Registration Information:
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Here is quick link to the registration page - CLICK HERE
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All travelers that register will need to complete ALL of sections below to secure their spot on the trip.
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Personal Details
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Trip Package
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Medical Information
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Trip Protection (Each traveler at registration is required to opt in or opt out of Travel Insurance)
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Sign the BRT Terms and Conditions
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Billing information must be entered to complete their registration and secure a spot on the trip.
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Travel Insurance - one of the new benefits of our payment system is that insurance protection is available to be selected at the same time as registration. Travelers are required to opt in or opt out. The cost of the insurance would be combined and charged at the same time as the traveler’s deposit payment. We strongly recommend that travelers consider the Enhanced Protection policy which allows a traveler to cancel (for any reason) outside of 48 hours of trip departure and receive a refund of 75% of their total payments. The insurance information is detailed on the last page of the registration form for everyone to review.
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Finally, we encourage all travelers to register sooner than later. Even though the registration window will continue to stay open until the trip fills up, the earlier everyone registers the better. That way we have a good idea of how your numbers are looking. Also, as a reminder the payment system will not accept any trip payments prior to September 13.
L'Anse Creuse High School North Instrumental Music
Craft & Vendor Shows
CRAFTERS - The 2024 Crafty Christmas Craft Show is now full. From now on, any applications received will automatically be placed on the the cancellation waitlist.
The next LCN bands Craft show will be A Crafty Christmas on Saturday, December 7th, 2024.
Volunteers will be needed to assist in many ways. Keep an eye out for the sign-up link!
Vendors, CLICK HERE to go to the Craft Show Page!
SOLO & ENSEMBLE INFORMATION
(Updated 12/03/23 - 8:30am)
Members of any LCN concert ensemble may participate in the Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association's Solo & Ensemble Festival. This event typically takes place in late January or early February at Rochester High School. Details and registration will be made available to students in October.
Solo & Ensemble Festival for the 2023-2024 school year will be held on Saturday, January 20th (All Chamber Ensembles ONLY, including Percussion Ensemble) and Saturday, February 3rd (all other events).
REGISTRATION for the 23-24 Solo & Ensemble Festival will begin October 4th 2023 with a deadline of Friday, October 27th. See the registration document for details.
MSBOA BAND FESTIVAL
L'Anse Creuse North High School competes, each year, in the Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association competition each year. Typically, the festival is in the afternoon/evening in early March and located at Dakota High School. Band & Orchestra Festival is a part of each student's concert ensemble grade. Exact dates and times are usually not known until late January or early February. Possible dates for the 2023-2024 school year are March 7th, 8th, or 9th. See information above for details.
We encourage family members to attend the performance and sight reading activities at festival!
Welcome to LCNBands.com
Our family entertaining yours!
L'Anse Creuse High School - North Instrumental Music is under the direction of Mr. Daniel Griffith and Paraprofessional Mr. Scott Oranchak and includes three full concert bands, several chamber ensembles, an after school Jazz Band, and a marching band of over 70 members. The Marching Crusaders is competitive within the Scholastic Marching Band circuit.
Crusader Bands have established a reputation of excellence through inclusion and integrity in marching, concert, and auxiliary programs. The band has consistently earned exemplary awards at MSBOA state competitions, receiving first division ratings in marching, concert, and sight reading contests.
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Simple Fundraising Opportunities!
RESTAURANT NIGHTS - Occasionally the band boosters arrange restaurant fundraisers. A local restaurant will arrange a period of time where a portion of sales will be donated back to the Band Boosters. Usually, a flier is needed to be brought with you. See the booster emails and the website calendar for dates and fliers.
KROGER COMMUNITY REWARDS program is easy, just enroll with your Kroger Rewards card and a percentage of your normal purchases go to the band. If you don't already have an online account, create one and enter your Kroger Card number. Then click Kroger Community Rewards under the Savings & Rewards tab. Use the NOP# TY146 when you get to the enrollment screen. Then leave it to Kroger to donate quarterly.
AMAZON SMILE is another way for LCN Band to get credit for your normal shopping. Just log in to amazon by using the special link and shop as normal. You will need to register and select L'Anse Creuse North Band Boosters as the organization. Bookmark the link, because you must log in through the link for your purchases to count. www.Smile.Amazon.com
Thanks for visiting!
And a word from our sponsors
And a word from our sponsors
LCN Bands are greatly appreciative of our generous sponsors. Please take a moment to support those who support us.
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If you have questions, please contact the director at griffda@lc-ps.org.
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