The 200-member marching band program is an integral part of the overall program at Lassiter. The Marching “Trojan” Band has performed before many large and prestigious audiences including having twice performed for the President of the United States, the 1984 World’s Fair, 1986 and 1995 King Orange Jamboree parades, the 1991 Blockbuster Bowl, the 1988 and 2001 Tournament of Roses Parade, the 1997 Citrus Bowl Parade, and the 1999 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. The Marching “Trojans” accepted invitations to perform in the 2004 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City and then 37 days later in the 2005 Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, California.

Our prestigious band consists of four different concert bands. Filled with passion, wisdom, and integrity, each one has its own unique style. Each ensemble has earned superior ratings with their memorable performances.

Winter guard is an indoor color guard activity derived from military ceremonies or veterans organizations ceremonies. Unlike traditional color guard, winter guard is performed indoors, usually in a gymnasium or an indoor arena.

The percussion program at Lassiter is comprised of 35 students that perform with the Lassiter Marching Trojans Drumline, three large percussion ensembles, as well as several small chambers groups. All of the percussion Ensembles at Lassiter are extra curricular and rehearse entirely after school. The percussion students at Lassiter are trained in a variety of aspects of percussion and have an opportunity to perform with not only the above ensembles but also in one of four concert bands and a jazz bands.