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Lakota West and Lakota East marching bands both ended their 2011 competitive seasons by earning superior ratings at the Ohio Music Education Association state finals Oct. 29 in Dublin.

For Lakota East, it was the 15th straight year that the band earned the highest possible ranking.

>>>PROVIDED PHOTOS OF LAKOTA BANDS AT STATE FINALS<<<

DVD and T-shirt order forms are available on lakotawestbands.org.

Pictures from the OMEA state finals have been provided by community members. To add your own pictures to the photo gallery, email photos to akiefaber@westchesterbuzz.com or share your photos through the Photos page.

There are also many other great moments captured on our Flickr photostream. And more West Chester and Liberty Township related photo galleries on our Photos page.

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Band members from Lakota East and Lakota West will be going door-to-door seeking donations this Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The annual Tag Day fundraiser will benefit all bands at both high school and freshman campuses.

Donations will be used to purchase and maintain uniforms for the instrumental groups.

“Our marching bands are totally self-funded through student fees and community support,’’ said Jill Cleaves, chairwoman of Lakota East’s Tag Day.

“Both West and East high school bands greatly appreciate all the support provided by the community for this fundraiser and throughout the year.”

Lakota West and Lakota East could still use the help of adult volunteers (21 years and older) to transport students to neighborhoods. To volunteer for Lakota West email tagday@lakotawestbands.org with your name, address, phone number and size of vehicle. To volunteer at Lakota East, email Cleaves at jcleaves@cinci.rr.com.

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Band members from Lakota East and Lakota West will be going door-to-door seeking donations Sept. 10 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The annual Tag Day fundraiser will benefit all bands at both high school and freshman campuses.

Donations will be used to purchase and maintain uniforms for the instrumental groups.

“Our marching bands are totally self-funded through student fees and community support,’’ said Jill Cleaves, chairwoman of Lakota East’s Tag Day.

“Both West and East high school bands greatly appreciate all the support provided by the community for this fundraiser and throughout the year.”

Lakota West is currently seeking adult volunteers (21 years and older) to transport students to neighborhoods. To volunteer, email tagday@lakotawestbands.org with your name, address, phone number and size of vehicle.

Lakota East also needs drivers. To volunteer to be a driver for Lakota East bands, email Jill Cleaves at jcleaves@cinci.rr.com.

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The annual Lakota West Jazz Dance will take place this Saturday, Dec. 4, from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. in the school diner. Various Lakota jazz bands will be performing at the event.

According to the Lakota West Bands website, the band schedule will be:

7:00 – Freshman 10 O’Clock Jazz
7:30 – Freshman 11 O’Clock Jazz
8:00 – 8 O’Clock Jazz
8:30 – 2 O’Clock Jazz
9:00 – Ensemble

In between those performances, dance instructors will teach those interested in learning some new dance moves. Later on, during the event, there will be a dance-off competition.

Parents can volunteer to help with ticket sales, refreshments, coat check and setup. To volunteer, contact Anna Lechliter at a.lechliter@gmail.com.

For more information about the event, contact Kathy Sant at accounts@lakotawestbands.org.

Tickets will be sold at the door for $10.

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Dine at Applebee’s this weekend Nov. 13-14 and Monday, Nov. 15, and have 10 percent of your bill donated to the Lakota West Marching Firebirds. Both the Applebee’s located at 6084 Mulhauser Road in West Chester and at 3169 Princeton Road in Hamilton are participating in this promotion.

Both restaurants will be donating to the marching band from 11 a.m. to close.

“Carside To Go” orders will also be included in the promotion.

To donate, customers need to present a flyer that can be found on the Lakota West Bands website.

On Veterans Day, Nov. 11, Applebee’s gave away free meals to all veterans and active members of the military.

For information about Applebee’s menu and locations, visit www.applebees.com.

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The Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of American conductor James Gaffigan, will perform tomorrow, Oct. 7, at the Lakota West Freshman Campus at 7:30 p.m.

The CSO will perform the concert as part of its community outreach program.

The show will open with members of the Lakota West symphonic winds brass choir playing with the CSO brass choir. Following that, the CSO will play four additional pieces.

Tickets are now available through the Lakota West band’s online ticketing website at www.lakotawestbands.org.

Ticket prices are $100 for preferred seating, this also includes a reception following the concert at Wetherington Golf & Country Club with members of the CSO. General admission is $25 for adults and $15 for students.

Proceeds from the concert will benefit the Lakota West band programs.

For more information about the concert, e-mail csotickets@lakotawestbands.org.

For information regarding corporate and individual sponsorship opportunities, e-mail president@lakotawestbands.org.

Lakota West Freshman Campus is located at 5050 Tylersville Rd, West Chester 45069.

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The Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of American conductor James Gaffigan, will perform Oct. 7 at the Lakota West Freshman Campus at 7:30 p.m.

The CSO will perform the concert as part of its community outreach program.

The show will open with members of the Lakota West symphonic winds brass choir playing with the CSO brass choir. Following that, the CSO will play four additional pieces.

Tickets are now available through the Lakota West band’s online ticketing website at www.lakotawestbands.org.

Ticket prices are $100 for preferred seating, this also includes a reception following the concert at Wetherington Golf & Country Club with members of the CSO. General admission is $25 for adults and $15 for students.

Proceeds from the concert will benefit the Lakota West band programs.

For more information about the concert, e-mail csotickets@lakotawestbands.org.

For information regarding corporate and individual sponsorship opportunities, e-mail president@lakotawestbands.org.

Lakota West Freshman Campus is located at 5050 Tylersville Rd, West Chester 45069.

Posted in: Events, Recreational events, School events, Schools |

Tags: Tags: Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, CSO, James Gaffigan, Lakota West, Lakota West band, Lakota West Freshman Campus

The Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of American conductor James Gaffigan, will perform Oct. 7 at the Lakota West Freshman Campus at 7:30 p.m.

The CSO will perform the concert as part of its community outreach program.

The show will open with members of the Lakota West symphonic winds brass choir playing with the CSO brass choir. Following that, the CSO will play four additional pieces.

More details about the event will be released next week.

According to the Lakota West bands’ website, ticket prices are $100 for preferred seating, this also includes a reception following the concert at Wetherington Golf & Country Club with members of the CSO. General admission is $25 for adults and $15 for students.

All tickets are sold through the band website. Tickets can be picked up at will call on the night of the concert.

For more information about the concert, e-mail csotickets@lakotawestbands.org.

For information regarding corporate and individual sponsorship opportunities, e-mail president@lakotawestbands.org.

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