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;
Check for new updates to the Band Calendar
Check out our NEW additional web link: www.lasotwband.com
Something New!!
The LA "SotW" Concert Band Hosting
" A Holiday Spectacular",
Dec. 12th, 2024;
including a Dinner, Concert & Silent Auction
Dinner starts at 6:00 PM
Concerts start at 6:30 PM
Turkey Dinner
$10 donation per plate.
Plate includes 1 main, 2 sides, 1 dessert & 1 drink
Kids under 5 eat FREE
Please check out the updated Calendar, under Band Calendars, check for the LA Band Boosters Meeting dates, time and Place. Thank you and God Bless.
We would like to thank the following for helping us reach close to $6,000 towards our NEW UNIFORMS:
Livingston/Overton County Exchange Club
Life Church - Livingston Campus
LA Quarterback Club
The LA Soccer Boosters
Mrs. Elise Kidder
Senator Ken Yeager
Chris & Samantha Dingwall
And a Special thanks to the individuals who actually started this process and project off to a great start. Thank you again to all.
New Band Uniforms are much needed after 20+ years.
Above is the New Uniform we are looking at and
are considering for next year. 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, not including 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.
Raising Money for our General Funds:
1. We were given a 14' and 24' enclosed cargo trailers for hauling our equipment, donated by the Livingston Police Dept., we need some help fixing them up. Check with the LA Band Boosters to see how you can help. See pictures below of the 24'.
2. Also Overton County Schools Just purchased for us 30 new band chairs. they are designed specifically for musicians. Thank you Overton County Schools.
3. Repair of band instruments or purchase of new ones.
4. Supplies to help us keep playing and performing.
5. Help paying for cost of transportation of the Band.
This past year the cost of transportation was
approximately $3,800.00.
6. Then any other costs that come up,
including fees for entry into contests.
7. Help to set up scholarships for students
to be able to be apart of the Band.