WELCOME:

The Livingston Academy "Spirit of the Wildcats" Band program consists of the Marching Band, Concert Band, Pep Band,Jazz Band, Wind and Percussion Ensembles, and Color Guard. The Marching Band and Color Guard begin their very busy schedule with band camp in July and generally rehearse and perform from August through early November. Livingston Academy Band competes in the Tennessee Music Educators Association (TMEA) and the Tennessee Secondary Schools Athletic Association (TSSAA) Division II classification and the Middle Tennessee School Band & Orchestra Association (MTSBOA). Concert Band and Jazz Band perform from December through May and members regularly participate in many festivals, including the MTSBOA solo and ensemble festival. The Marching Band, Concert Band, Pep Band and Jazz Band all appear at school and community functions throughout the year. The bands perform under the direction of Mr. Greg Dingwall and assisted by Mr. DJ Roberts.

Updates & Changes

Good Afternoon;

Check out the new info just below. Thanks.

News Updates & more;

Something New!!

To All:

We have currently have raised just over $3,000 toward our new Uniforms. Thank you to Livingston/Overton County Exchange Club for their Generous donation, To Life Church - Livingston Campus for their very gracious gift. To the LA Quarterback Club for their wonderful gift in helping us raise the funds for Band Uniforms. And a Special thanks to to individuals who actually started this process and project off to a great start. Thank you again to all.

New Band Uniforms, much needed after 20+ years.

Here is the New Uniform we are looking at and

are considering for next year is indicated by the arrow above. Cost per uniform is approximately $477. Total cost is approximately $37,000 for the complete set of uniforms needed. We are looking at 70 new uniforms except shoes and socks. At this time we may be looking at a minimum of a 10% increase in cost. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Items we are raising money for:

We were given a 23' - 24' enclosed cargo trailer for hauling our equipment, we need some help fixing it up. Check with the LA Band Boosters to see how you can help. See pictures below.

Also Overton County Schools Just purchased for us 30 new band chairs. they are designed specifically for musicians. Thank you Overton County Schools.

Repair of band instruments or purchase of new ones.

Supplies to help us keep playing and performing.

To help pay for cost of transportation of the Band.

This past year the cost of transportation was

approximately $3,800.00.

Then any other costs that come up including fees for entry into contests.

Help to set up scholarships for students to be able to be apart of the Band.