Lakota West Bands

Don’t forget - we’re still collecting phone donations.

We are using the UDB App and students in both bands will need a phone or a tablet to access their drill. The UDB app is Android & iPhone compatible. If you have any unused devices lying around, please consider donating them to the band - we would like to keep a few extras on hand.
Apple devices from 2017 or newer, or Android devices running at least version 7.1, as long as they can hold a charge for four hours. Even if the screen has a few cracks, they’re still usable!
If anyone has an unused phone to donate, they should factory reset it before handing it in. No need for a cell connection, since the devices will only be using WiFi.
We will collect them at the beginning of our summer camp in July.

Thank you!

😎 Here are some great tips to help you gear up for summer camp. A little prep goes a long way toward making your camp days fun, safe, and unforgettable.
Have any other tips to share? Drop them in the comments!

📣Attention all Competitive Band students and families: Please check the email sent by our directors on June 1st through FinalForms. It includes important details about our upcoming band trips and travel expenses.
Trip registration and the initial down payment to the travel company are due on 6/12/26.
Thank you!

Support Lakota West Bands as a Corporate or Family Sponsor!
Why sponsor Lakota West Band Program?
Our band program, including our award winning marching band & color guard programs thrive thanks to the incredible support of our community and local businesses. We’re seeking sponsors to help us continue providing unforgettable experiences for our students—on the field, on the stage, and beyond.
For more information on our sponsorship program, please visit
https://lakotawestbands.org/support/sponsorship/?fbclid=IwY2xjawSRVJNleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFib3FLRnF4eDB5aVlMYWN1c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHj7o1-ichZM92w-0lgEmKqxsFAhyCvIwrTuCuSI8R8Oxl-Y62dsnOYq11Ljx_aem_DU_xwOdRbHC075oMgPO6eg
If you know someone who’s interested in sponsoring our band program, please share this brochure
https://lakotawestbands.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Lakota-West-Band-Programs-Sponsor_1.pdf?fbclid=IwY2xjawSRVMRleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFib3FLRnF4eDB5aVlMYWN1c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHtWtpO5nKF4U_HRkzASSYltcBOqgVwli4Ar5YfZh2hFJu5DZZrczC2DuiBfv_aem_Z6FW_XEoBUeCkF5TwLY5lQ
If you have any questions please contact [email protected]
Thank you!

What a creative way to highlight how much Band brings to our student’s lives! 💕 🎵

🎶🖤♥️ 2026 Mini Camp is officially in the books.
They absolutely rocked the house last night with their performance!
A huge thank‑you to our amazing directors, staff, volunteers, parents, and everyone who came out yesterday for the community performance. We couldn’t have done it without your support.
Enjoy your summer break - we’ll see you in July!
Check out the beautiful photos in our Flickr album, captured by our talented photography team.
https://lakotawestbands.org/resources/photo-album/

Audition Season has started!
We are so fortunate that the Southwest Ohio area offers multiple enriching opportunities for students to learn and perform in addition to their school groups. Ages range from 6th grade to 12th grade. Here are some wonderful honor ensembles with audition information noted, when it becomes available:

CCM College Conservatory of Music - Cincinnati Youth Wind Ensembles - https://ccm.asapconnected.com/?org=1185 =58487

CCM College Conservatory of Music - Jazz Ensembles- https://go.asapconnected.com/?org=1185 =36731

Cincinnati Wind Band Young Artists Program - https://www.cincinnatiwindband.org/youngartists

Butler Philharmonic Youth Orchestra - https://www.butlerphil.org/orchestra

Cincinnati Symphony Youth Orchestra - Two ensembles for students in grades 8-12 - https://www.cincinnatisymphony.org/education-and-community/youth-programs/cincinnati-symphony-youth-orchestras/

Dayton Philharmonic Youth Orchestra -https://daytonphilharmonicyouthorchestra.org/auditions/

NKU Youth Symphony Orchestra -
https://www.nku.edu/artsci/sota/music/music-prep/programs/youth-symphony/

We also have a web page in our resource section that includes these ensembles and more - https://lakotawestbands.org/resources/links/

If there are any additions, please add in comments!

Good luck to all that audition!

Lakota East Bands
CCM Wind Studies
University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music - CCM
Cincinnati Wind Band
CCM Prep
National Association for Music Education
Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra
Butler Philharmonic Youth Orchestra

🍧 Kicking off the new season with a sweet surprise from the directors!

Photos from the first day of mini camp will be posted to our Flickr album soon.

https://lakotawestbands.org/resources/photo-album/

🖤❤ Our 2026–2027 Marching Band season kicks off tomorrow, and we're super excited!
Make sure to double‑check your checklist before heading to camp. Let’s make this another unforgettable season!