How to Get Started, 2026-2027

Thank you for taking the time to learn more about our band program. The Lake Mary High School Band offers students a place to grow as musicians, performers, and members of a close-knit community. With 45 years of tradition and more than 100 active members, the program has been a cornerstone of Lake Mary High School since its founding.

The information below will walk you through our ensembles, audition requirements, and the key events between now and the start of the school year. Please let me know if you have any questions about any aspect of our program. We look forward to welcoming your student into the Lake Mary Band Family.

  • Tuesday, April 14, 7PM, LMHS Band Room

    This event offers an opportunity to hear more about Lake Mary’s Band from the director and students. It is also an opportunity to ensure that your student’s name is registered for summer planning and scheduling.

  • Wind Ensemble & Jazz Band Auditions, April 20, 22, 24, 2:30-5:30PM, LMHS Band Room

    Wind Ensemble and Jazz Band auditions are open to any student interested in our two advanced performance groups. While these ensembles are predominantly upperclassmen, freshmen who meet the performance criteria are regularly placed. Students who do not audition will be placed in the Symphonic Band or Jazz Combo, both of which are excellent entry points into the program.

    To sign up for an audition time, click this scheduling link and choose your date and time.

  • Marching percussion is a significant departure from what most students experience in middle school. The following events are designed to introduce students to the expectations, techniques, and culture of the Marching Rams percussion section.

    • Marching Percussion Intro Clinic, Thursday, April 23, 5-7PM

    • Marching Percussion Clinics, May 4-6, 5-7PM

    • Marching Percussion Auditions, Thursday, May 7, 6:30-8PM

  • Join us as we relaunch one of Lake Mary’s most exciting performance groups! The LMHS Color Guard combines dance, equipment choreography, teamwork, and school spirit to create unforgettable performances on the field and in the community. No experience is required—just bring your energy, creativity, and willingness to try something new!

    Fill out the Color Guard Interest Form here.

    • All students enrolled in band participate in the marching band.

    • Band is a co-curricular course, meaning after-school rehearsals and performances count toward a student's grade.

    • Enrollment in a concert band class is required to participate in Jazz Band, unless the student plays a rhythm section instrument exclusively.

    • Auditions are not required for Beginning Band, Symphonic Band, or Jazz Combo.

    • Auditions are required for Wind Ensemble and Jazz Band. Students auditioning for both ensembles only need to schedule one audition slot.

    • Attendance at Band Camp is required to hold a spot in the marching show. Students who miss camp will begin the season as alternates.

    • Marching band rehearsals are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays, with football game commitments on most Fridays.

    • Concert bands rehearse once per week following the conclusion of marching season.