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Band and Contact Information

Don Chisholm - Band Director
dchisholm@bloomfield.org
Band Office voice mail:
248-341-6836
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Mailing Address:
Lahser Bands
3456 Lahser Road
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304

Photo Gallery


Marching Knights
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Washington D.C. 2009


Parade in Washington D.C. 2009


Seniors 2009-2010

Band Camp
2009 Band Camp - Day 2

Resource Links

Local stores that service band instruments and sell parts:

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Marshall Music:
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Royal Music:
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Marching Band News and Updates

July, 2010
Band Camp - July 26th - 31st
-- Band Camp Chaperone meeting will be held on Thursday, July 22, 2010 from 6-8pm in the band room.
-- Band Camp will officially begin on Monday, July 26th and run until Sunday, July 31st.

Important Documents for Band Camp:

April 12, 2010
Summer School and Band Camp Letter
Yes it is true – there is an unfortunate conflict with Lahser Band Camp 2010 and the final week of BHS Summer School. Please read the attached letter for details.


Strong Performance for the
Lahser Symphony Orchestra and Symphonic Band

Congratulations to the Lahser Symphony Orchestra and Lahser Symphonic Band for very strong performances at the Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association (MSBOA) Band & Orchestra Festival held at Walled Lake Northern High School on Saturday, March 20, 2010.

Each group performed three pieces of music for a panel of three judges who made critical comments on five music categories, including tone, intonation, rhythm, technique, and interpretation. Each judge discussed strengths and weaknesses in each category and assigned an overall grade to the performance.

The Symphonic Band earned a Division II rating, the second highest overall, with a grade of B+. The Symphony Orchestra earned a Division I rating (from all three judges), the highest possible rating, with a grade on an A-.

These students worked very hard and performed challenging programs of music. This is quite an accomplishment!



Take a Look Back

May 22-26, 2009
The Lahser band went to Washington D.C
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The Lahser Marching Knights represented Michigan in the National Memorial Day parade in Washington D.C. Photos to come!

Additionally they will be attending concert performances of the Unites States Marine Band at the Annex, a live broadcast of the National Symphony Orchestra from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol, and the United States Navy Band at the Navy Memorial.

The band was selected through and invitation and jury audition process and will be one of many bands from across the United States so honored this year. This is the first time a band from Bloomfield Hills Schools will be participating in this historic event.



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Concert Band
Concert Band is a performing ensemble that explores a wide variety of music on the intermediate level. Technical development is stressed. During the fall season, students in Concert Band combine with Symphonic Band personnel to form the Lahser Marching Band. Performances include, but are not limited to, three seasonal concerts, a pre-festival performance, and band festival. In addition, recital and solo/ensemble opportunities are made available to all students.
Symphonic Band
Symphonic Band is a select performing ensemble that explores the most advanced level of musical repertoire. This ensemble is designed for the musically mature and proficient student who demonstrates advanced playing skills and displays an intense interest in technical challenges. Principal chair players are expected to perform in the Symphony Orchestra. In addition, all students are required to participate in solo/ensemble festival and the pre-festival practice recital. Performances include, but are not limited to, three seasonal concerts, a pre-festival performance, and band festival. During the fall season, students in Symphonic Band combine with Concert Band personnel to form the Lahser Marching Band. .

Jazz Band
Jazz Band is open, by audition, to any student enrolled in either Concert or Symphonic Band. This is an advanced performing ensemble by nature and offers tremendous opportunities for student musicians to excel in technique, grow in rhythm reading ability, and expand range. Instrumentation includes saxophone, flute, trumpet, trombone, piano, guitar, bass, auxiliary percussion, and drum set. Various idioms of jazz are explored, (i.e., blues, swing, Latin, funk, rock, ballads, etc.). Jazz Band meets 8th hour on Mondays and Thursdays. The band performs at concerts, dances, festivals, and community service activities.