Students in the Mustang Band at Lakewood Middle School performed a Halloween Concert at the Salina Central Auditorium. The groups dressed in costumes and performed spooky music. You can watch the two videos below to see the entire concert. The…
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Marching Mustangs Earn Superior Rating at Marching Festival
Students in the 8th grade band performed at the High Plains Marching Festival at Fort Hays State University and earned a rating of superior. Selections included Werewolves of London, Evil Ways, Thriller, and On Salina. The band was joined on…
Posted in 8th Grade Band, Performances
8th Grade Marching Mustangs Perform Halloween Pregame Show
The 8th grade marching mustangs performed their Halloween-themed pregame show at the Salina Central football game. The 35-member group played Werewolves of London, Evil Ways, and Thriller. Katie Boyer, featured twirler, performed a routine with the group. The band was…
Posted in 8th Grade Band
Mr. Bley’s Week at Boys State
Hi Everyone, I hope you’re enjoying your summer! I just spent this past week in Manhattan at the American Legion Boys State of Kansas. I finished out my 3-year term as Executive Director and we celebrated the 75th Anniversary of…
Posted in Just for Fun
Central High Band Earns Superior Rating at Contest
The Central High Mustang Band earned a superior rating at large ensemble contest in Hays on Thursday. The group performed two selections: Amparito Roca and Mazama.
Posted in Performances
Students “Play” at Band Lock-In
95 band students played their instruments and played games at the band lock-in at Lakewood Middle School. Students rotated from sectionals lead by qualified musicians, to full band rehearsal, and to activities and games. Students enjoyed a pizza party and…
Posted in Events
Students Perform at Band Festival
The Mustang Bands performed at the Salina Middle-Level Band Festival on Friday, March 2 at Salina Central High School. The morning consisted of full band performances with solos and ensembles performing in the afternoon. The 6th grade band earned a…
Posted in Performances
Band Boosters to Commission Work
The Lakewood Band Boosters are raising money to commission a composer to write a song for our band. This exciting project will bring positive publicity to our band and provide students with the unique opportunity to work with a composer. …
Posted in Boosters
“Take the Stairs” Tour Coming to Salina
Rory Vaden’s acclaimed Take the Stairs nationwide bus tour is coming to Salina! Click here to download the event flyer. This fun-filled event of inspiration, laughter and insight will help you overcome procrastination, improve your self-discipline and move you toward accomplishing your wildest…
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Students Star in Music Videos
The 7th and 8th grade students made music videos in class on Friday, November 18. Here are the results of their work: 8th Grade – Don’t Stop Believing by Journey 7th Grade – Party Rock Anthem