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Why Should I Join?
There are lots of benefits to joining our high school band program. With an award-winning marching band, three concert bands, a jazz band program, two winter guards, and multiple chamber ensembles, there's lots of opportunities to perform music, meet new people, and learn lifelong lessons!
Being in high school band has lots of benefits, including:
Joining a community and being part of a team
Musical growth and performance opportunities
Leadership and Life Skills
Improved grades and success in all classes
Builds confidence
Making lifelong friends and memories
Having a positive support system
Joining a program with a rich history of Tradition, Community, and Excellence!
Who Can Join?
We always love to welcome new faces to the Marching Lancers! The following students are eligible to join band, regardless of previous experience:
All L'Anse Creuse High School students
This includes students who don't play an instrument!
International Academy of Macomb students who's home school is L'Anse Creuse HS
Eighth grade students at Middle School Central and Middle School South with middle school director recommendation
What Sections Make Up the Marching Band?
Hornline
(Woodwinds & Brass)
Flute
Clarinet
Alto Saxophone
Tenor Saxophone
Trumpet
Mellophone (French Horn)
Trombone
Baritone
Tuba
Front Ensemble
(Percussion)
Mallet Percussion (Marimba, Vibraphone, Bells)
Auxiliary Percussion
Timpani
Synthesizer (great for students with prior piano experience)
Battery
(Percussion)
Snare Drum
Bass Drum
Tenor Drum
Color Guard
Flag
Rifle
Dance/Movement
See The Band In Action!!
Most concert band instruments are part of the Marching Lancers, with the exception of the instruments listed below. Students who play these instruments can learn percussion or join color guard for the marching season, or they can play one of the recommended alternate options:
Oboe
Recommended Switch: Flute or ClarinetBassoon
Recommended Switch: Alto Saxophone or BaritoneBass Clarinet
Recommended Switch: Clarinet or Tenor SaxophoneBaritone Saxophone
Recommended switch: Alto Saxophone or Tenor Saxophone
We take ALL students, including those who do not play an instrument or aren't in band! We will place you on an instrument best suited for your ability level -
just reach out for more info!!
How Do I Join?
As a member of the Marching Lancers, you are required to be in a band class. Be sure to add band to your class schedule when picking your classes. If you are in Color Guard and do not play an instrument, you are required to take a band class for Semester 1 only or join choir. Please reach out Mr. Malburg if you have any scheduling questions - we can make your schedule work!
Join Us at Icebreaker
Held each May, Icebreaker is the annual kick-off to the marching band season! All members are required to attend icebreaker to meet their sections, rehearse the brand new show music, and pay their deposit for the season.
How Much Does a Season of Marching Band Cost?
Our fees for the 2026 season are $800 for Hornline, and $850 for Percussion and Color Guard. While the "true cost" per student is much closer to $1,500, our booster organization, the LCHS Band Boosters, work throughout the year raising funds to keep operational costs as low as we can while still offering a high-quality and rewarding experience. We have been able to keep costs well below what the average competitive band charges while still placing in the top 4 at MCBA State Finals for seven consecutive years. The cost of operating an award-winning competitive marching band well exceeds $200,000 for the entire season, and we do everything we can to balance affordability and a high-value educational experience. Band fees cover the FULL season from May through November, including band camp and all competitions.
All members pay a $700 marching band fee for the 2026 season that covers most season expenses. This includes a full week away band camp, instruction, transportation, equipment, operational fees, design, and other program expenses. Each section additional out-of-pocket costs throughout the season are listed below.
Included with $700 Band Fee
Band Camp
Rental instruments (mellophones, baritones, tubas, plus others as needed)
Transportation
High-Quality Instruction
Provided meals at most football games and competitions
Out-of-Pocket Costs
All Students: Half-gallon water jug, occasional packed meals, athletic clothing and shoes for rehearsal
Woodwinds: Lyres, flip folders, dot book, reeds, swabs, cork grease
Brass: Lyres, flip folders, dot book, valve oil, slide grease
Battery: Dot book
Guard: Dot book
In addition to the $700 marching band fee, each section has an additional uniform fee:
Hornline: $100
Uniform Fee Includes
Show shirt
Competitive uniform (to keep at end of season)
Traditional uniform for football games (borrowed for season)
Dry cleaning
Uniform gloves and shoes
Percussion & Guard: $150
Uniform & Equipment Fee Includes
Show shirt
Competitive uniform (to keep at end of season)
Traditional uniform for football games (percussion only; borrowed for season)
Dry cleaning
Uniform gloves and shoes
Equipment and supplies
Fundraising Opportunities Are Available!!
Need financial assistance? We have fundraising opportunities that can lower or completely cover the cost of band. This includes upcoming trips to Florida and Hawaii!! To help offset the marching band fees, the Band Boosters offer several fundraisers throughout the year. To learn more about fundraising, click below.
Questions or Concerns?
We know this is a lot of information, so please don't hesitate to reach out with questions or concerns!
Email Ryan Malburg, Director of Bands, at malbury@lc-ps.org.
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