Quaker Band

Congrats! Special thanks to our Boosters and band members for their exceptional work with decorating and lighting. Band member Elijah Bond crocheted the band's hats especially for this event- bravo! Go Quakers!

We're at Eastern until 6:30pm tonight (Thursday), you still have time. Hope to see you soon!

Don't forget! See you Thursday!

In anticipation of Eastern High School Bands' 100 year anniversary, there is an open house and exhibit of each era with uniforms of both guard and band, instruments, photos, trophies, plaques and other memorabilia on display. Walk through the 20s-50s, 60s-70s, 80s, 90s, and 2000s to present. If you have artifacts or memorabilia you would like to donate, please let us know! Light refreshments will be served and current members will be doing interactive demonstrations on stage.

The gold uniforms from the 90s (white soutache on the back) to 2020s (LE embroidery on the back) will be available for donation. Individual pieces- shakos, plumes, jackets, bibbers, and full sets are available. Limited amounts, first come first served.

Band group photos from the 80s and 90s in a mat frame are also available for donation. Limited amounts, first come first served.

If you can help with set up and tear down or would like to represent your era display, please let us know as soon as possible.

Organizing our pictures and banners, we found this. Can anyone give us a time frame when this was used for the jazz band?

There have been a few questions and concerns about where the band program's historical trophies, banners and photos are and whether they made it to the new building. Everything that we had is in the new bandroom. All the trophies are now on display and we're in the process of figuring out where the pictures will be mounted. Plaques are also in band storage until they can be put on the walls. There are a few pieces in the main hall showcases, but the rest are in the bandroom.

No worries!

2024 Silver Bells in the City Electric Light Parade!

Friday, November 22nd

We have graciously been approved to include any Quaker Marching Band, Drum Major or Guard member that graduated in years 2020 to 2024 in our return to the Silver Bells parade!

Instruments, equipment, uniforms and accessories are available to everyone that wants to join us. Music will be Jingle Bell Jam, and we will have several difficulty levels available for each part.

We are currently wearing new uniforms, but we will use the traditional gold jackets for this event.

Preparations have begun, let us know if you'd like to take part. Please RSVP by October 23rd, the 1st rehearsal is that evening from 6-8:30pm.

Go Quakers!

Calling all Marching Quakers that graduated in years 2020-2024. Please contact Ms. Hicks as soon as possible for some great info!

We are counting down to the Marching Quakers' 2024-2025 season! Ebersole Band Camp starts on July 28th, but unfortunately two of our chaperones have had to cancel. We would love to have individuals from the Quaker Band family join us as chaperones! Please call 517-755-4227 if you are interested.

If you would like to be a volunteer, please go to www.lansingschools.net, Departments, Public Safety and follow the volunteer instructions.

If you would like to assist with marching band practices, they are Thursdays from 8am-2pm in the Bandroom, and Tuesdays 5pm-7pm in the Bandroom for sectionals. Please follow the volunteer registration instructions above.

General volunteers for uniforms and all the nuts and bolts to make the program run smoothly are always welcome.

The Lansing Concert Band and LCB Big Band are performing at the Eastern Performing Arts Center, Eastern High School at 3pm. Free admission. Come out and enjoy!

Good Morning Quaker Band Families!

A quick reminder that registration for Ebersole Quaker Band Camp is due by 5pm today, Tuesday July 18th. Students that are not registered by this time cannot attend.

We have also had several chaperone cancellations due to work schedules. Please contact me as soon as possible if you are able to chaperone. Band Camp is July 30th-August 4th. Alumni parents and instructors are also eligible to chaperone. An updated volunteer form must be on file. Links are available on the Ebersole and Public Safety tabs of the Lansing Schools website below.

All students should also be attending Thursday practices at the bandroom from 8am-2pm.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.

Best,
Ms. Hicks
517-755-4227
[email protected]

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Quaker Marching Band Banquet

Band members that marched the field show, don't forget to RSVP for the Marching Band Banquet before Sunday, November 27th for the Wednesday, November 30th banquet in the Eastern Cafeteria. Time is 6-8pm and dress is snappy casual. The event is being catered, but attendees are absolutely welcome to bring desserts and beverages to share. Marching alumni from class of 2020 and 2021 are also welcome to attend, please contact Ms. Hicks to RSVP on or by November 27th.

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