L'Anse Creuse High School North
L'Anse Creuse High School North
Instrumental Music
2023 Marching Band Away Camp
LATEST NEWS
(updated 8/7/26 - 2:30pm)
LATEST NEWS
CONCERT BANDS - Below you will find announcements and reminders:
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Here are a few announcements and reminders for students and parents:
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First Day of School - The first day is fast approaching! For those of you new to the program (and those that need the reminder) you will NOT need you instruments the first couple days of school. Lockers will be distributed in class the first or second day of school and Mr. Griffith will let students know when they will need instruments (usually day 3 or 4).
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Concert Band Calendar of Events - The concert band calendar of events will be available in the Band Handbook distributed the first week of school. In addition, you can find a link to a copy beneath the live google calendar on the Calendar page.
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School Instruments - For those students using large school instruments, most of you will have access to an instrument on day 1. If we knew about it in the spring, it will be in your locker. Others will receive their instrument during the first week of school. School instruments must be maintained by the student while it is in their possession. A student/parent contract must be signed and returned to the band director as soon as possible. Careless damage to school equipment will be the responsibility of the student.
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Concert Uniforms - LCN no longer passes out school owned concert uniforms. Students will supply their own concert wear according to the requirements in the band handbook. Basically we will wear all black (slacks, button-up & collared shirt, black socks, black shoes. Please see the handbook for further details regarding skirts and dresses.
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Parent Communication App - The LCN Bands and the Band Boosters use multiple formats for communicating with parents of current students within in the LCN Band Program. 1) LCN Bands Facebook Page operated by the Band Boosters, 2) This website; 3) BAND App - We have two groups (1 for students and 1 for parents); and 4) The occasional email from Mr. Griffith.
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Percussion - ALL percussionists must bring to class a pair of drum sticks every day. LCN Bands will no longer supply drum sticks for student use. ** - specialty mallets (timpani/keyboard percussion) will continue to be available.
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Marching Crusaders
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Away Camp is upon us. Be sure to check the BAND App and the booster Facebook page for time, location, and other camp details.
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The 2026 Marching Crusaders Calendar has been updated ONCE MORE on Friday, August 7th! We are now on the 5th version of the calendar (hopefully the last) . 4/23 update - The official MSBOA Marching Band Festival date was released and Troy Athens moved their invitational. 4/28 update - Away Camp has been pushed back 1 day due to a conflict at Echo Grove. 5/7 update adds one rehearsal on 10/7. Check out the updated calendar below, on the Marching Band page, or in the Google Calendar. 8/7 Update changes the September 3rd Home game to an away game by the conference. The Marching Crusaders will no longer be performing before Labor Day weekend.
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Drumline & Colorguard Summer Sectionals - CLICK HERE to view the summer sectional schedule for both Colorguard & Drumline.
Spirit Wear! - Looking to purchase Marching Crusaders spirit wear? CLICK HERE This site will open and close intermittently. Keep an eye on the boosters Facebook page for alerts!
ALUMNI BAND - LCN Marching Crusaders Alumni - The homecoming date has been set! Alumni band will be Friday, October 2nd. CLICK HERE to go to the Alumni Band page for more information.
TRAVEL - The LCN Bands upcoming travel adventure in 2027 will be to Orlando, Florida. Below you will find some currently available information:
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2027 LCN Bands Florida Trip
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CLICK HERE to view the information letter from Mr. Griffith
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CLICK HERE to view the itinerary
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BAND BOOSTERS - Upcoming booster events
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General Band Booster Membership Meeting - Wednesday, September 16th. This meeting will be located 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 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!
2026 MARCHING CRUSADERS SEASON INFORMATION
(Updated - 8/07/26)
2026 MARCHING SEASON INFORMATION
- ANNOUNCEMENTS
- There has been another change to the 2026 Marching Crusaders during Pre-Camp. The varsity football schedule had the September 3rd game switched from a home game to an away game. The Marching Crusaders will no longer be performing at the September 3rd varsity game. A pep band may be assembled by the student leaders and will announce at rehearsals soon.
Looking Ahead:
- 2026 Marching Crusaders Dates to know!
- August 10th - 15th 2026 - Away Camp at Echo Grove
- Our first home game and Marching Crusaders Senior Night will be Friday, September 11.
- COMMUNICATIONS
- Students - All Marching Crusaders students need to register for the student band app group. CLICK HERE to join the student group. Be sure to use your first and last name. 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 join the 2026-2027 Marching Crusader band app Parent Group. If link does not work, please email Mr. Oranchak as soon as possible.
- 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 gets published in March. 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?!? CLICK HERE. This site will open and close intermittently. Keep an eye on the boosters Facebook page for alerts!
- DRUM MAJORS - Aubree Banfill, Colin McEvoy, and Moriah Njoku
- Field Commander - Mia Fudold
- Color Guard Announcements - Summer rehearsals - CLICK HERE - aslo, see your color guard instructors for details.
- Drumline and Front Ensemble Announcements - Summer rehearsals - CLICK HERE- also, see your percussion section instructors for details.
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! For more information, please reach out to the band booster executive board at lcnbandboosters@gmail.com.
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)
- 2026 Marching Crusaders Calendar - CLICK HERE - if you see an error, please alert Mr. Oranchak ASAP!
- 2025 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 2025-2026 Band Booster Meeting Schedule:
For information on the next Band Booster meeting, see the LCN Band Booster Facebook page.
NEXT LCN FINE ARTS TRIP
The next LCN Instrumental Music trip is currently in the planning stages. Here is what we know right now:
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Our next big trip will be Spring 2027 - the 2027 Orlando, Florida trip information is posted. See above, the booster newsletter, or the email from Mr. Griffith for details.
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The LCN Bands usually make a trip to Cedar Point in years we don't take a big trip. The last trip was in late May 2026. The next Cedar Point Trip will likely be in spring of 2028.
L'Anse Creuse High School North Instrumental Music
Craft & Vendor Shows
The next LCN bands Craft show will be our Craft Christmas Show on Saturday, December 5th, 2026.
Volunteers will be needed to assist in many ways. Keep an eye out for the sign-up link! Ensemble performance times and donation requests are posted above in the Latest News section.
Vendors, CLICK HERE to go to the Craft Show Page! Information regarding the 2027 Spring Craft and Vendor Show as well as the 2026 Crafty Christmas Show!
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 2026-2027 school year will be held on Saturday, January 16th (All Chamber Ensembles ONLY, including Percussion Ensemble) and Saturday, January 30th (all other events).
REGISTRATION for the 26-27 Solo & Ensemble Festival will occur in late October/early November.
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 2026-2027 school year are March 10th, 11th, 12th, or 13th. See information above for details.
We encourage family members to attend the performance and sight reading activities at festival!
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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
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And a word from our sponsors
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SCHOOL SUPPLY 22/23 DISTRIBUTION
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If you have questions, please contact the director at griffda@lc-ps.org.
MARCHING CRUSADERS DRUMLINE & FRONTLINE SECTIONALS
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