Our band programs are comprised of talented, hard-working, student musicians. The quality of our students and program is apparent when you see us in action. We’re proud to share the professional recognition earned by our students and directors; these awards represent a tremendous number of practice hours and remarkable dedication by our students, parent-supporters, directors, and staff.
Accomplishments
Marching Band
Major Performances at Regional and National Events by Lassiter High School Marching Band |
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| Date | Event |
| 1986 | King Orange Bowl Parade, Miami, FL |
| 1988 | Bands of America Regional Finalist (top 3) |
| 1988 | Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade |
| 1990 | Bands of America Finalist, 5th Place |
| 1992 | Bands of America Regional Finalist (top 3) |
| 1994 | Bands of America Finalist, 3rd Place |
| 1995 | Bands of America Regional Champions |
| 1995 | King Orange Bowl Parade, Miami, FL |
| 1997 | Bands of America Regional Champions |
| 1997 | Citrus Bowl Parade, Orlando, FL |
| 1998 | Bands of America Grand National Champions, Best Marching, Best GE |
| 1998 | Bands of America Regional Champions (2) |
| 1998 | Received Sudler Shield for Marching Excellence |
| 1999 | Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, NYC |
| 2000 | Bands of America Regional Finalist (top 3) |
| 2001 | Bands of America Regional Champions |
| 2001 | Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade |
| 2002 | Bands of America Grand National Champions, Best Music, Best GE |
| 2002 | Bands of America Regional Champions |
| 2004 | Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, NYC |
| 2005 | Bands of America Regional Champions |
| 2005 | Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade |
| 2006 | Bands of America Regional Finalist (top 3) |
| 2007 | Bands of America Regional Champions |
| 2009 | Bands of America Regional Champions |
| 2010 | Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, NYC |
| 2013 | Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade |
Bands of America Regional and National Level Competitions and Results |
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| Date | Event | Score | Placement | Overall and Captions | ||
| 1988 | Hattiesburg | 86.8 | 2 | 1-Music | 5-Vis | 1-GE |
| 1990 | Grand Nationals | 90.9 | 5 | 2-Music | 10-Vis | 5-GE |
| 1992 | Hattiesburg | 89.15 | 3 | 1-Music | 2-Vis | 2-GE |
| 1994 | Grand Nationals | 92.05 | 3 | 1-Music | 5-Vis | 3-GE |
| 1995 | ETSU, TN | 87 | 1 | 1-Music | 1-Vis | 1-GE |
| 1997 | Atlanta | 89.15 | 1 | 1-Music | 4-Vis | 1-GE |
| 1998 | Atlanta | 93.2 | 1 | 1-Music | 1-Vis | 1-GE |
| 1998 | ETSU,TN | 90.05 | 1 | 1-Music | 1-Vis | 1-GE |
| 1998 | Grand Nationals | 97.55 | 1 | 2-Music | 1-Vis | 1-GE |
| 2000 | Atlanta | 89.3 | 2 | 1-Music | 3-Vis | 2-GE |
| 2001 | Morgantown, WV | 93.7 | 1 | 1-Music | 1-Vis | 1-GE |
| 2002 | Atlanta | 92.1 | 1 | 1-Music | 2-Vis | 1-GE |
| 2002 | Grand Nationals | 95.55 | 1 | 1-Music | 2-Vis | 1-GE |
| 2005 | St. Petersburg, FL | 89.7 | 1 | 1-Music | 2-Vis | 1-GE |
| 2006 | St. Louis, MO | 85.6 | 3 | 3-Music | 4-Vis | 3-GE |
| 2007 | Hofstra, NY | 90.65 | 1 | 1-Music | 1-Vis | 1-GE |
| 2009 | West Chester, PA | 85.1 | 1 | 1-Music | 1-Vis | 1-GE |
| 2013 | Towson, MD | 87.6 | 1 | 1-Music | 3-Vis | 1-GE |
| 2014 | Jacksonville, AL | 78.25 | 5 | 4-Music | 5-Vis | 5-GE |
Concert Band
| Date | Event | ||
| 1986 | Georgia Music Educators Association In-service Performances, Sym I | ||
| 1988 | Received Sudler Flag of Honor | ||
| 1989 | Midwest Band Clinic, Symphonic I Band | ||
| 1993 | BOA National Concert Band Festival–Symphonic I | ||
| 1993 | BOA National Concert Band Festival–Symphonic II | ||
| 1995 | BOA National Concert Band Festival–Symphonic I | ||
| 1995 | BOA National Concert Band Festival–Symphonic II | ||
| 1996 | Midwest Band Clinic, Symphonic I Band | ||
| 2000 | Georgia Music Educators Association In-service Performances, Sym I | ||
| 2002 | BOA National Concert Band Festival–Symphonic I | ||
| 2002 | BOA National Concert Band Festival–Symphonic II | ||
| 2005 | Midwest Band Clinic, Lassiter Percussion Ensemble | ||
| 2010 | Georgia Music Educators Association In-service Performances, Sym I | ||
| 2011 | Midwest Band Clinic, Lassiter Percussion Ensemble |
Major Performances at Regional and National Events by Lassiter High School Symphonic Bands |
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| Date | Event |
| 1985 | University of Southern Mississippi Conductor’s Conference, Hattiesburg, MS |
| 1986 | University of Georgia High School Festival, Athens, GA |
| 1986 | Georgia Music Educators Association Annual In-Service, Jekyll Island, GA |
| 1987 | Florida State University Tri-State Band Festival, Tallahassee, FL |
| 1988 | National Band Association National Conference, Knoxville, TN |
| 1989 | National Black Music Caucus Convention, Atlanta, GA |
| 1989 | National Adjudicators Invitational, Atlanta, GA |
| 1989 | The Midwest Clinic, Chicago, IL |
| 1990 | Troy State University Symposium, Troy, AL |
| 1992 | University of South Carolina Symposium, Columbia, SC |
| 1993 | BOA National Concert Band Festival (Sym. I and II Bands), Evanston, IL |
| 1995 | BOA National Concert Band Festival (Sym. I and II Bands), Chicago, IL |
| 1996 | Atlanta International Band and Orchestra Conference, Atlanta, GA |
| 1996 | The Midwest Clinic, Chicago, IL |
| 1997 | University of Georgia High School Festival, Athens, GA |
| 1998 | BOA Regional Concert Band Festival, Atlanta, GA |
| 2000 | Georgia Music Educators Association Annual In-Service, Savannah, GA |
| 2002 | BOA National Concert Band Festival (Sym. I and II Bands), Indianapolis, IN |
| 2010 | Georgia Music Educators Association Annual In-Service, Savannah, GA |
Percussion
Major Performances at Regional and National Events by Lassiter High School Percussion |
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| Date | Event |
| 1995 | BOA National Percussion Festival |
| 2000 | Georgia Music Educators Association In-Service Conference, Percussion Ensemble Performance |
| 2000 | Music For All Sandy Feldstein National Percussion Ensemble Festival |
| 2002 | Music For All Sandy Feldstein National Percussion Ensemble Festival |
| 2003 | Georgia Music Educators Association In-Service, Marching Percussion Clinic |
| 2005 | Midwest Band and Orchestra Clinic |
| 2007 | Percussion Arts Society International Convention |
| 2008 | Georgia Music Educators Association In-Service Conference, Percussion Ensemble Performance |
| 2009 | Georgia Music Educators Association In-Service, Marching Percussion Clinic |
| 2011 | Midwest Band and Orchestra Clinic |
| 2015 | Music For All Sandy Feldstein National Percussion Ensemble Festival |
| 2016 | Georgia Music Educators Association In-Service Conference, Percussion Ensemble Performance |
Color Guard
Major Performances at Regional and National Events by Lassiter High School Color Guard |
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| Date | Event |
| 1996 | Winter Guard International (WGI) World Champions (SchA), WGI Finalist-7th |
| 1997 | Winter Guard International (WGI) World Champions (Sch Open), WGI Finalist-7th |
| 1998 | WGI World Class Finalist |
| 1999 | WGI World Class Finalist |
| 2001 | WGI Open Class Finalist |
| 2002 | WGI Open Class Finalist |
| 2003 | WGI Open Class Finalist |
| 2004 | WGI World Class Finalist |
Musicians Who Excel
It’s no secret that we are home to many of the best high school musicians in the state of Georgia. We recognize these students for their accomplishments and commend them for their dedication and commitment to continually improve and become the best instrumentalists possible. We are pleased to congratulate our band members who have earned spots in the top bands.
All State Band Members
2013
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Trumpet (Alternate) Bassoon Flute Trumpet Trumpet Trumpet French Horn Tuba Trombone (alternate) Bass Clarinet Trombone French Horn Clarinet Euphonium |
Honor Band Members
2013 District Honor Band
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Tuba Euphonium Trombone Flute Percussion Trumpet Trumpet Bass/Trombone Tuba Trumpet Clarinet Bassoon French Horn Trombone Euphonium Flute Flute Flute Trumpet Flute Flute Flute Trumpet Trumpet French Horn Percussion Bass Clarinet Saxophone Clarinet Clarinet Trumpet Trombone Euphonium French Horn Trumpet Flute |
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Tuba Clarinet French Horn Bari-Saxophone Trumpet Flute Saxophone Trumpet Euphonium Clarinet Trombone Saxophone Oboe Bass Clarinet Flute Flute Euphonium Bass Clarinet Bassoon Trombone Tenor Saxophone Saxophone French Horn Bassoon Euphonium Trumpet Trumpet Saxophone Euphonium Percussion Trumpet Tuba Clarinet Clarinet Euphonium Clarinet |
2012 Honor Band 9-10
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Euphonium Alto Sax Trumpet Flute Flute Flute Trumpet Horn Percussion Bass Clarinet Clarinet Trumpet Horn Trumpet Tuba Baritone Saxophone Flute Trombone Trumpet Alto Sax Flute Tenor Sax Alto Sax Euphonium Trumpet Trumpet Euphonium |
2012 Honor Band 11-12
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Clarinet Trumpet Tuba Euphonium Tuba Flute Trumpet Percussion Trombone Tuba Trumpet Trumpet Trumpet Trombone Clarinet Tenor Sax Trumpet Trumpet Flute Alto Sax Contra Bass Clarinet Trumpet Clarinet Bass Clarinet Clarinet Percussion Flute Horn Horn Bass Clarinet Bassoon Percussion Horn Alto Sax Trumpet Trumpet Clarinet |