LAKESIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL SYMPHONIC

Band

DIRECTORS: REGGIE HUMPHREY & JARON LEHMAN

The Lakeside Band program is comprised of over 420 students who participate in four concert ensembles, beginning bands, jazz band, and chamber ensembles. One of the earliest honors the program received, was the Middle School Exemplary Performance Award from the Georgia Music Educators Association in 2021. In 2020, due to the growth of the program, Mr. Jaron Lehman joined the staff as Assistant Director of Bands. The Lakeside Middle School Bands consistently earn Superior ratings at the GMEA District 9 Large Group Performance Evaluation. With a strong chamber music program, a large percentage of student successfully participate in the GMEA District 9 Solo & Ensemble Festival, as well as, provide significant presence in the District 9 Middle School Honor Bands and GMEA All-State Bands. Most recent, the ensemble won the Best in Class and Best Overall Performance Award at the 2022 Festival of Disney Competition.

Andrew Poor, Guest Conductor

Luis Cardenas Casillas, Soloist

Shepherd’s Hey…………............……………............……………...............Percy Grainger, arr. Loras J. Schissel