Band Notes                                            Click here   for Mr. Gekoskie's video introduction to the Langley Band Program:       This Just In.... A professional recording of the Langley Wind Symphony performing at the 2007 WIBC Convention is NOW available for sale!!!! Cd's are $12 each and can be purchased in the LHS band office or by contacting Mr. Gekoskie via email. Checks should be made payable to the LHS Band Boosters Placement Auditions for 08/09 school year for current 8th graders, all current LHS percussionists, private school students who will be coming to Langley HS, and any new students who will be coming to Langley next year - grades 9-12 MAKE UP AUDITIONS - by appointment Please email Mr. Gekoskie to schedule your audition All auditions held in the Langley HS music wing - Entrance 9 Please arrive 1/2 prior to the above times to warm up. SOLO/ENSEMBLE: All forms with payment are due to Mr. Gekoskie no later than Friday, February 29th by 2:30pm. No exceptions.  For policies as to who is required to participate, please check the policies area. Solo/Ensemble forms can be found on blackboard.com . Final Orlando Itinerary: now posted on blackboard.com (2/26) District 12 Concert Festival:  schedules now posted on the band calendar. NEW COURSE OFFERING FOR 08/09 Chamber Music Class. This class is designed for instrumentalists (band and/or orchestra instruments) and pianists to work on solo/ensemble music with coaching and basic music theory/history instruction. For more information please see Mr. Gekoskie. THE BANDS OF LANGLEY 2009 EUROPEAN TOUR: dates now posted in the calendar section.  Only two days of school will be missed on our 8 day tour! 2009 January Concert Workshops: dates now posted in the calendar section. Please plan ahead to clear the specified dates. (Mandatory) 2008 PreSeason Rehearsal Dates:  now posted in the August calendar section. Please clear your calendar for these required rehearsals. (Mandatory for all bands and percussion classes). BREAKING NEWS: Langley Wind Symphony in the News! Vic Firth Corporation has just recognized John Kilkenny (LHS Director of Percussion Studies) and the wind symphony for their performance at WIBC. Check it out at http://www.vicfirth.com/news/kilkenny_12-28-07.html A MUST SEE VIDEO:  Here's a great, and appropriate, video for all us of preparing for concert festival, orlando tour and striving for excellence in all we do : http://www.successmagazine.com/definingmoments/ Past Due Payments: Many students have past due payments as of 2/6/08. Please see lists posted in the bandroom or check with our booster treasurer Mrs. Sue Passmore. We need your help to submit payments immediately. Calendar Updates (as of 2/7/08) Please check the calendar for updates. Many updates have been made.   Are you looking for a private lesson teacher ?  Are you ready for a  new instrument ?  Then be sure to visit our Resources page .  Visit Blackboard.com for all band assignments.