Posted on by Mr. Johnson

2021-22 Drumline Auditions

Auditions for the 2021-22 drumline will be held on April 30th at 3:30pm in the high school band room. To sign up and access the audition music, please complete this form. You will need to use your school account to sign in. For any students that do not currently have a school email account, please contact Mr. Croach or Mr. Johnson for assistance.

You may audition for as many spots on the line as you would like. For bass drum, please play all 4 parts as if they were written in unison. For any students that do not have access to practice equipment, please let Mr. Croach or Mr. Johnson know.

If you’re having trouble using the form below, click here to open it in a new tab.

Good luck and we’ll see you at auditions!

Posted on by Mr. Croach

Playoff Game Friday

Good Morning,

In light of recent events, I have heard various concerns and questions about the game on Friday. I just wanted to send a message to help communicate the plans for the marching band on Friday.

We are still planning on attending the playoff game at Sto-Rox. The district is still planning on busing the students to and from the game. If any of this changes, I will communicate with you as quickly as possible.

If you have concerns or questions about traveling, please let me know. If you should decide not to attend the game on Friday, the district and I need to know by Noon tomorrow (Thursday, October 29th). If we do not hear from you, it will be assumed that you are going to the game Friday. Please communicate concerns or questions to me directly through email at [email protected]

We still have practice today.

Thank you to the boosters for providing food on Friday.

Thank you.

Mr. Croach

Posted on by Mr. Croach

Friday Playoff Game Update

Important updates:

  1. The marching band will be traveling to the playoff game on Friday!
  2. We will hold our normal practice tomorrow.
  3. The district will bus students to and from the game. The game is at Sto-Rox.
  4. Masks are required to be worn on buses.
  5. Report time Friday is 4:30.
  6. It will be cold. Dress appropriately. We will wear crewnecks, jeans, and marching band shoes. Hats and gloves will still be permitted in the stands.
  7. Due to limited stadium/audience numbers, tickets will not be made available for purchase.

More information to come. If you have questions, comments, or concerns, please email me directly at [email protected]

Thank you,

Posted on by Mr. Croach

Schedule Change!

ATTENTION!

We have a change in the schedule. Tonight’s game is going to start 1 hour early. The game will start at 6pm. That means our report time has now been changed to 5 pm. Please assist in spreading the word to all members and parents of the band.

Report time: 5:00 PM

Game Start Time: 6:00 PM

Please remember to return your pink shoelaces and put your white laces back in your shoes. We will wear band shirts for pre-game and crewnecks for halftime. 

Again, Report time 5:00 PM

Game Starts at 6:00 PM.

Posted on by Mr. Croach

First Day of Band Camp!

This post is to give you some last minute reminders and information for tomorrow. 1. Drop-Off/Parking: The district will be working on the back parking lot. All traffic and parking will be through the front and side of the building. Attached is a map to assist with the flow. Parents, please drive around the front of the school and drop students off at the stop sign on the front corner. Student drivers should follow a similar path and park on the side of the school in front of the softball field. 2. Check-In: When arriving, please use the markings on the sidewalk to remain 6 ft apart. Reminder, no student should enter the building before completing the attendance and screening process. Feel free to bring your own completed screening form. If taking your own temperature at home, please do so just before leaving for practice. 3. Masks are a required part of our covid guideline policy. If you have questions, concerns, or need PPE, please let me know. 4. Bring your own water and snacks. Please make sure to label your bottles and snacks. Remember to keep your bottles separated from other students’ bottles or supplies. (Do not bring in cases of water) 5. Physical Health: Get Rest, Eat a Full Breakfast, Hydrate, and Put On/Bring Sunscreen. Plan to be outside for the majority of the day. There is a slight chance for early afternoon rain. Please plan accordingly. 6. Don’t forget Instrument, Music, Auxiliary Supplies, or anything else you may need. 7. Please bring completed handbook contracts and medical forms. These can be found under the class work tab or on the band website under the resources and forms tab. https://laurelspartanband.org/ 8. Camp officially starts at 8:30am. Please plan to arrive a little early to assist in expediting the screening/attendance process. The day ends at 1:00pm. I am very excited for tomorrow and hope you are too! Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns.

Posted on by Mr. Croach

Booster Meeting July 7th Summary

A main item that was discussed in the meeting was how to get started back up with practices. Attached in the forms page, please find the Covid Guidelines sheet as well as the District Activity Waiver. The Covid Guidelines sheet gives a brief summary of the 10 main points regarding how to maintain proper safety protocols during practices, games, meetings, etc. as of now. The activity waiver is something that all students and parents will have to complete before they are permitted to participate in any practices or activities. The students will also go through a screening process before every activity.

We also discussed ways to stay up to date with information and communication. There is a communication information sheet attached to forms page as well. It should help you navigate to the band app, student google classroom, etc.


The boosters also discussed various forms in order to volunteer as a parent. All parents will need to complete the district volunteer packet. They also need to complete and return a  band volunteer sheet.

The band parents are hopeful to put together a new member parent meeting. This date was not finalized as of yet. However, they are looking at doing this in the evening sometime the week of July 27-31.


Part of the meeting was voting in new officers. All officers remained the same except for a change in Vice President. That will now be held by Linda Gargasz


These are some of the main points from the meeting. For more information or if you have any questions or concerns, please contact Mr. Croach [email protected]