Congratulations 2015 All District Band Honorees

Congratulations to our South Lakes HS band members who earned All District Band Honors for Virginia Band & Orchestra Directors Association (VBODA) District 12. Places in the All District Bands were awarded to the following students based on competitive audition:

• David Clark (Junior, Alto Saxophone)

• Kat Edmiston (Junior, Bass Clarinet)

• Samantha Gifford (Senior, Trombone)

• Maddi Nicol (Sophomore, Contra Bass Clarinet)

• Mason Moy (Sophomore, Tuba)

• Max Onozuka (Junior, Clarinet)

• Gary Quaresima (Sophomore, French Horn)

Jacob Loehr (Senior, Trumpet) earned an alternate position. Samantha Gifford and Max Onozuka qualified to audition for Virginia All State Band - they will travel to JMU on February 28th to audition - good luck!

The South Lakes representatives will join students from public and private high schools in Arlington and Fairfax Counties for the All District Band event at Chantilly High School on February 5th though 7th. The event will culminate with a concert on Saturday, February 7th.

Congratulations Seahawks!

Treat Yourself at SweetFrog on January 30th

Celebrate the end of the semester and the student holiday with a sweet treat at SweetFrog (North Point Village Center location) on Friday, January 30th from Noon to 9:30 p.m. Bring along this flier (click here) and SweetFrog will donate 20% of your purchase to the SLHS Band Boosters. Proceeds will be used to directly support our South Lakes band program and students. 

JOB POSTING - Immediate Opening for Front Ensemble Instructor

Due due relocation of staff, the South Lakes HS Band has an immediate need for a front ensemble (percussion) instructor for the 2014 marching band season. Knowledge of Main Stage and sound experience preferred.

Any interested person should contact Grayson Fore immediately at GFore@fcps.edu to discuss responsibilities, schedule and pay scale.

Thank You for Supporting Tag Day! Donations Still Accepted!

On Saturday, September 6th, over 100 South Lakes HS Band students fanned out across the SLHS community to ask for donations as part of the annual Tag Day tradition observed by bands throughout FCPS. As always, our amazing community responded generously!

Thank you to all who gave in support of our outstanding band program! Your generous, tax-deductible contributions will help support students who have financial need, as well as help the school purchase uniforms and instruments. Your contributions toward these items will benefit students for many years to come.

The kids did their best to knock on as many doors as possible, but if we missed you and you would like to support us, there's still time! You can:

• mail your check (payable to SLHS Band Boosters) to PO Box 8561, Reston, VA 20195, or
• donate securely ONLINE by clicking the DONATE button on the right side of this page.

Every donation makes a difference! Thank you, again, for your support!

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South Lakes is a 2013-2014 Virginia Honor Band!

Congratulations to our South Lakes band students on earning Virginia Honor Band for the 2013-2014 school year. This is the highest honor bestowed by the Virginia Band & Orchestra Director's Association, and acknowledges superior band programs in the state of Virginia. 

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Music Education - So Much More Than the Notes on the Page!

Why do marching band (or band, in general)? Here is one writer's perspective that is definitely worth a read:

Column: The best extracurricular activity at many high schools is band, particularly marching band 

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