Weekly Band Email - December 8, 2025

HIGHLIGHTS:  Concert Band Dues Loaded into BoosterHub; Winter Spectacular Dec 11th & 12th; All State Band Auditions - Dec 13th; Lanier Percussion Performance @ Sugar Hill Church Sunday, Dec 14th; Holiday Band Concert Dec 15th; Honey Baked Ham Fundraiser for the Holidays 

You can now listen to the newsletter on your commute or any time throughout the day!  Check out our weekly Newsletter Podcast @ Lanier Longhorn Newsletter Deep Dive December 8th.

Please be sure to read the entire newsletter and the Director’s Newsletter for all the important information.  We encourage everyone to also check the website to stay up to date on the latest info!    www.lanierlonghornband.com . 

Winter Guard and Indoor Percussion should follow the established practice schedule unless otherwise notified.

Upcoming Events

December 8th - Holiday Band Concert Dress Rehearsal (time varies depending on band); 2:30 - 4:45 PM 

December 9th - Winter Spectacular Dress Rehearsal 2:30 - 5:00 PM

December 11th - Fine Arts Winter Spectacular (Symphonic Winds Ensemble & 7th Period Adv. Percussion) Night 1; 7:00 - 9:00 PM

December 12th - Fine Arts Winter Spectacular (Symphonic Winds Ensemble & 7th Period Adv. Percussion) Night 2; 7:00 - 9:00 PM

December 13th - All State Band Auditions; All Day (See Director’s Newsletter for assigned times)

December 13th - Winter Guard Saturday Practice; 9:00 AM

December 14th - Percussion Christmas Performance @ Sugar Hill Church; 9:15 & 11:00 AM

December 15th - Holiday Band Concert (All bands except Wind Ensemble); 6:30 - 9:00 PM

December 17th - 19th - Final Exams (Placement auditions for next school year) - Early Release

December 22nd - January 2nd - Winter Break!

Reminder; drop off and pick up is always in the upper parking lot.  There are many different activities that occur throughout the year, and the school entrance should remain clear to keep the students safe.

Concert Band Dues Entered In BoosterHub!

The 2025-2026 Concert Band dues have been loaded into BoosterHub.  Concert Band dues are individual dues, separate to the Marching Band Dues. 

If you have questions, please contact lanierbandhelp@gmail.com.

Indoor Percussion Updates!

The Lanier Percussion has a performance Sunday, December 14th at Sugar Hill Church. They will perform during the 9:15 and 11:00 AM services.  Come out to support Lanier Percussion.

If you are not already in the Percussion Parent's chat, please reach out to Percussion Liaison Carey Harrison, at carey@careyharrison.com to be added to the new chat.

Winter Guard Updates!

For the most up to date information about Winter Guard, please see the Band App.  If you do not yet have access to the Band App, please reach out to Christine Coate at xtine.cc@gmail.com or 678.358.4607.

Lanier Fine Arts Winter Spectacular!

The Lanier Fine Arts Department presents its 2025 Winter Spectacular on December 11th and 12th.  Join us for an Art, Band, Chorus, Orchestra and Theater show to bring in the holiday season!

Tickets are $6.00 per person.  Seating is limited so be sure to purchase yours on GoFan today!

Honey Baked Ham Fundraiser!

You can help Lanier High School Indoor Percussion meet our fundraising goal!  Now through December 25th, 20% of every Honeybaked Ham gift card purchased through this link: Fundraising Lanier High School Indoor Percussion goes to support the Indoor Percussion program!  Your gift card can then be used to purchase your holiday ham or turkey!

LMB Photos Available!

We have created a page on the Lanier Marching Bands website dedicated to all the amazing photos taken throughout the season!  Visit LMB Band Photography to see all the different albums.

Other Upcoming Dates: Stay up to date on all events at LanierLonghornBand.com

Fundraising!

Arena Volunteers

If you are interested in becoming a Gas South Arena volunteer please stop by https://lanierlonghornband.com/about/11509 and check out the Arena information! If you have specific questions email LanierBandHelp@gmail.com.

RaiseRight

How does it work?

• Buy pre-paid gift cards from over 300 retailers
• Use the gift cards to make purchases
• 70% of the earnings go into your student's account and 30% go straight to the band

How do I get started?

• Visit www.raiseright.com or the mobile app: RaiseRight
• Click Register 
• Join a program
• Enter the Enrollment Code: 63BEE2B84L1L4
• follow the steps to create your account

Don't forget to enter your student's name. Family and friends can also register and enter your student's name, and help earn funds for your student as well.

Kroger Community Rewards

Sign up for Kroger's Community Rewards program! Visit Kroger's website to sign up. Search for Lanier Band Booster Association. 4% of your weekly Kroger spend on groceries will be donated to the band automatically!

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Please direct all email to lanierbandhelp@gmail.com