Welcome New Students!
For information about upcoming events – check out our calendar page.
Have questions about the LBJ Band? Please contact our band board president, Jyoti Milner, at milnerjyoti7@gmail.com and she’ll be glad to help.
Who We Are
The LBJ Jaguar Band is rich in tradition and highly respected as one of the
finest bands in Texas! We are a multi-faceted organization, boasting a superb
marching band, three exciting concert bands, two incredible jazz bands, a dynamic
colorguard/winterguard, and a precision-driven percussion group.
The band is made up of students from both LBJ and LASA high schools. This proud program has represented Texas in places as far away as New York City, Hawaii, London, Paris, and Beijing, and has won top festival awards in 6 different states. The LBJ Jaguar
Band’s excellence and experience even earned it an invitation to play at the 2010
Sugar Bowl!
For information about what the band is up to, check the LBJ Band Calendar.
Marching Band
The marching band is an integral part of the total band experience at LBJ and LASA. Marching band members earn P.E. credit in the fall and fine arts credit in the spring. Marching band members must be enrolled in a band class and take an active part in all marching events.
Colorguard
The high energy, visual impact section for the marching band is the colorguard. Choreographed movements with flag, rifle, and sabre accentuate the beautiful music and drill designs of the band.The colorguard is made up of male and female members
and works closely with the marching band to produce exciting, competitive, and stunning performances on the football field.
Percussion
Percussion includes the non-marching PIT section (timpani, marimbas, and xylophones) and the DRUMLINE section (bass, snare, and tenor drums). Percussion members also participate in various competitions, including the prestigious Lone Star competition in Dallas. LBJ Jaguar Band percussion has consistently placed in the top five at this event.
For more information on how you can become a part of the LASA/LBJ High School percussion, please contact Tyler Dempsey.
Jazz
There are three jazz groups at LBJ/LASA: the Stage Band, Jazz Ensemble and the smaller Jazz Combo. LBJ/LASA has won a multitude of awards at jazz competitions and festivals. Balancing academics and performance, jazz students are committed to keeping these bands sounding great! The jazz bands have numerous gigs each year, including Capital City Marching Festival and the AISD Jazz and Pops Concert. Jazz director Ponder East, an established jazz musician in his own right, brings in talented guest musicians to bolster jazz education.
For more information on how you can become a part of the Jazz Program at LASA/LBJ High School, please visit our webpage or contact Ponder East