Marching Lancers to Perform On Ice at Manchester Monarch’s February 3rd

Report Time 3:45pm at LHS

The Londonderry Marching Band and Colorguard will take to the ice on February 3rd during the Monarch’s game at Manchester’s Verizon Wireless Arena. The Lancer’s will perform between the first and second periods. This is the Lancer’s first performance on ice since last year’s show at the LAKing’s game at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.

A limited number of discount tickets are available through Friends of Music by emailing Christine Tighe at tomchristighe@comcast.net or calling 426-5232

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Candybar Fundraiser

This popular fundraiser is back with 50% of proceeds going to your student account!  This is the last student fundraiser prior to the NYC trip (although all Music Students may take part.) A limited number of boxes are available so don’t miss out – pick your boxes up early!

There are four pick-up opportunities:

Friday, Jan 27th, 2pm – 4pm

Sunday Jan 29th, 3:30pm – 6pm

Wednesday Feb 1st, 6pm – 7pm

Thursday Feb 2nd, 5:30pm – 8pm

Click here for complete details

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2012 Music Department Calendars Still Available!

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The 2012 Music Department Calendar is still available!  Order before Dec. 19th to receive before the holiday break.  Orders received late will be delivered after the New Year.

The calendar features photos from all of the performing groups including Band, Jazz, Choral, Orchestra, Prism 2011, as well as Band performances such as the 2011 Rose Parade, and NYC St. Patrick’s parade.

Calendars are $15 each (with $5 going into the student’s account.) Please print the order form and attach your check made payable ‘Londonderry Friends of Music’.  Students can drop orders in the box in the LHS Band Room.

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Symphonic Band Plays at Gov. Huntsman “Town Hall Meeting” at LHS

Members of the Londonderry High School Symphonic Band played at the Huntsman campaign’s Town Hall Meeting held in the LHS cafe on Saturday, December 10th.  The performers played a 35 minute set featuring Big Band standards, highlights from the band’s 2011 “…and All That Jazz!” field show, as well as several patriotic marches.  For photos from the event click here.

Prior to the start of this campaign meeting, Governor Huntsman spoke with the students about his days as a piano player at his high school.  In recent presidential primary years members of the LHS Music program have played at events for Vice-President Al Gore, Governor Mike Huckabee, President G.W. Bush, and President G. Bush.  The Marching Lancers also performed at the 2008 Inauguration Parade in Washington, D.C.


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Merrimac, MA Santa Parade on Sunday, 12/4

Report time:  11:00am

The Marching Lancers are headed to Merrimac, MA for the final parade of the holiday season.  The Merrimac Santa Parade has been held since 1949 and continutes to grow.  The parade starts at 1:00pm at the Sweetser School on Church Street. It heads south on Church Street, turns right on West Main Street and then turns left on Union Street ending at the Donaghue School.

The Lancers are pleased to be part of this parade and are looking forward to their annual trip to New York City for St. Patrick’s Day Parade on March 17, 2012.

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Marching Lancers to perform in the Very Derry Holiday Parade

Report time: 11:30am

Come celebrate the holiday season with the Londonderry High School Marching Lancer Band and Color Guard on Saturday, November 26th at the Very Derry Holiday Parade. The parade starts at 1:00pm and begins on Broadway, travels to Crystal Ave and ends at Hood Commons. Santa will be there!

The Marching Lancers enjoyed a great welcome from the crowd at the Haverhill VFW Parade last weekend. Warm temperatures and enthusiastic crowds made for a fun day. The Lancers’ final parade of the season is on Sunday, December 4th in Merrimac, MA.

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It’s Parade Season! Marching Lancers to step off in Haverhill on Sunday, November 20th

Report Time:  11:00am

After honoring our veterans this past weekend, the Marching Lancers will march in the Haverhill, MA VFW Santa Parade on Sunday, Nov. 20th.  Enthusiastic crowds always line the parade route.  The parade starts at 1:00pm.  

 

The Marching Lancers started 2011 with their 4th appearance in the Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade, followed by the annual trip the St. Patrick’s Day Parade in New York City in March.  The Lancers will also preform in the Derry, Merrimac, and Manchester holiday parades.  Come join us in kicking off the holiday season! 

Directions:  Parade starts at Wood School, 25 South Spring St, Bradford, MA and runs along Rt 125 .  From Londonderry, travel south on I-93 crossing into Massachusetts.  Merge onto Rt 213 East via exit 48 and then onto I-495 North via exit 5B.  Merge onto RT-125- S via exit 48 toward Ward Hill/Bradford. 

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2012 Music Department Calendar Student Fundraiser – Order Deadline December 2nd

The popular Music Department Calendar Fundraiser is underway with all orders due by Friday December 2nd.  Download a printable order form by clicking on 2012 Music Dept. Calendar Order Form.  The calendars are $15 each with $5 going to the student’s travel account.  The calendars feature full color photos from the various performing groups.

Delivery is expected around December 7th, in time for holiday gift giving.

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Poinsettia Student Fundraiser – Deadline Monday, November 21st

The annual Poinsettia Fundraiser is open with orders due on Monday, November 21st. The colorful plants are grown locally here in Londonderry by Orchard Hill Greenhouse. Student will pick up their orders by appointment between December 1st and December 15th. Please see Delivery Instructions for details.

Orders must be dropped off in the LHS Band room by end of day Monday, November 21st. Click here for a printable order form

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Marching Lancers Honor Veterans, Saturday November 12th at 10am

Report Time 9:00am

The Londonderry Marching Lancers Band and Colorguard will honor our country’s veterans on Satuday, November 12th during Londonderry’s annual Veteran’s Day Parade.  The Parade will travel down Mammoth Rd from the High School to the Town Common.  There will be a brief ceremony by the American Legion on the Town Common.

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