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LATEST NEWS

(updated 11/13/24 - 10:20am)

LATEST NEWS

CONCERT BANDS - Below you will find some announcements and reminders:

  1. 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:).

  2. CRAFTY CHRISTMAS CRAFT SHOW - On Saturday, December 7th, the LCN Band Boosters will host their annual holiday craft show. The event runs 10am-4pm, but help is needed well beyond that! You can find most details on the BAND app (see above for parent and student registration) and the Band Booster Facebook page (L'Anse Creuse High School North Bands). Both will be great sources for Volunteer Opportunities and donation needs. Also, see below for some student expectations.

    • Ensemble Performance - All groups will perform in the cafeteria during the Craft Show. The performance times are:​

      • Freshman Band - 11:00am​

      • Wind Symphony - 12:00pm

      • Symphony Band - 1:00pm

      • Jazz Ensembles - 2:00pm

    • Raffle Basket Donations - Call for student donations to fill the raffle baskets. You can sign-up for items on the Sign-Up Genius survey by CLICKING HERE. The survey will give some specific items for each grade for families to donate. Donations need to be turned in to Mr. G or Mr. O before Tuesday, November 26th. Please include a name (Post-It) on the items. Below are the items requested by grade:

      • Freshmen - Snow Day - Blue-rays, Hot Chocolate, Games, Popcorn, Movie Candy, Gift Cards, etc​

      • Sophomores - Christmas Baking - Christmas theme baking/kitchen ware, baking mixes, gift cards, etc

      • Juniors - Cozy Winter Nights - Spa-like winter remedies, Warming Home items, Gift Cards, etc

      • Seniors - Lucky Lotto - Michigan Lottery Scratch & Win Games or CASH!

  3. Scale Assessments - The primary first semester assessment this fall will be recording scales into Schoology. 5A & 5B were due Friday, November 22nd. 6A & 6B will be due Friday, December 13th. A note regarding the Freshman Scale Assessment - Freshman will only need to record 1 scale for scale 6 and scale 7. In addition, all but the flute scale sheets list two scale 6. The final scale on the page should be listed as scale 7 (the flute scale pages are correct). Scale 7 will be due in January.

  4. 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.  

  5. Pep Band - The 2024 Marching Crusader Drum Majors are putting together a Pep Band to perform at the LC United Varsity Hockey game on Tuesday, November 26th. The report time would be 7pm with the game starting at 7:30pm. CLICK HERE for the information. CLICK HERE to sign-up! Please note, students playing in the Tuesday evening Brass Chamber should not skip rehearsal for the pep band.

  6. Winterguard - The Marching Crusaders Color Guard staff will be starting up their Winterguard season very soon. If you are interested, join them for a pair of try-it sessions. CLICK HERE for the information flier.

  7. Oakland University Pep Band - Seniors! If you are interested in playing in a pep band in college and would like to see what it's like, Oakland Universities Grizz Band is offering an opportunity to attend a game and even play! CLICK HERE to complete the questionnaire. Games are in January, and February (and 3/1). Be sure to check your calendar for conflicts:).

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Marching Crusaders - A few minor calendar updates to know about:

  • ​Updates you can find in the marching band section below:​​

    • Mt. Clemens Santa Parade (final performance of 2024 Marching Crusaders) - Posted below on Wednesday, November 13th. Please note the CALL TIME CHANGE for this year's parade.

    • 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 BOOSTERSUpcoming booster events

  • 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 11/13/24

2024 MARCHING SEASON INFORMATION​​​​​

  • Mt. Clemens Santa Parade - Saturday, November 23rd. More details Coming soon
    • CALL TIME - 9:00am - THIS IS EARLIER THAN USUAL. LCN is closer to the front of the parade this year. Therefore our call time has been moved up to 9am.
    • CALL LOCATION - Mt. Clemens High School parking lot. Look for the LCN trailer. CLICK HERE for google map location of the parking lot off Cass.
    • WHAT TO WEAR - The band will be wearing the marching uniforms in the parade. What to wear underneath the uniform will be discussed in class/on the band app. Please be aware of the weather and the fitting of the uniform. 
    • STUDENT PICK-UP - The parking lot at the Macomb County Probation building (down the street from Buffalo Wild Wings). CLICK HERE for a google map location.
  • 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:

  • Here is quick link to the registration page - CLICK HERE

    • All travelers that register will need to complete ALL of sections below to secure their spot on the trip. 

      • Personal Details

      • Trip Package

      • Medical Information

      • Trip Protection (Each traveler at registration is required to opt in or opt out of Travel Insurance)

      • Sign the BRT Terms and Conditions

      • Billing information must be entered to complete their registration and secure a spot on the trip.

 

  • 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.  

 

 

  • 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.

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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! Ensemble performance times and donation requests are posted above in the Latest News section.