South Lyon High School Bands

FIND YOUR
PEOPLE.
FIND YOUR
SOUND.

The best parts of high school happen together. Make music, build friendships, take the field, take the stage, and find a place where you belong.

Your next chapter starts here. No audition needed for Symphonic Band.
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ONE BAND.Many ways to belong.
Make musicFind communityTry something newBe part of the pride
It's more than a class

Come for the music.
Stay for the moments.

Band is where rehearsals become friendships, new challenges become victories, and ordinary school days become the stories you'll tell later.

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01 / BELONG

Find your people

Be part of a team that needs your contribution—and makes room for your personality.

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02 / EXPERIENCE

Make unforgettable memories

Football games, concerts, special events, and moments you get to share with friends.

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03 / GROW

Become more you

Grow as a musician, try something new, lead a group, and take pride in the progress you make.

See the moments

On stage. On the field.
Together.

The Pride is more than one kind of performance. See the students, the music, and the communities that make it special.

South Lyon students performing a marching band show together
Your high school experience

There isn't just one way to be a band kid.

Love concerts? There's a place for you. Want to play jazz? Try it. Into Friday-night energy, movement, or percussion? Explore it. You don't have to do everything to belong here.

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Explore opportunities
Find what moves you

There's something here for you.

Start with a band class. Then explore the performance experiences, small groups, and creative opportunities that fit your interests.

During school

Symphonic Band

Play music, build skills, perform concerts, and keep making music with your friends. Open to students with previous instrumental experience.

Explore Symphonic Band →
By audition

Wind Ensemble

Challenge yourself with advanced repertoire and musicianship in an auditioned concert ensemble.

Explore Wind Ensemble →
After school

Marching Band

Put music in motion at football games, competitions, and community events with the Pride of the Lions.

Explore Marching Band →
After school

Jazz Band

Discover swing, funk, Latin, rock, and improvisation. All instruments and experience levels are welcome.

Explore Jazz Band →
Many possibilities

Even more to explore

Pep Band, Color Guard, Winter Guard, small ensembles, Solo & Ensemble, and leadership opportunities.

See all opportunities →
Yes, band fits

You don't have to choose between band and everything else.

Sports, electives, and graduation requirements matter. So does making music. We want you to understand the options before deciding band won't fit your schedule.

  • Want band class? Request Symphonic Band during course selection.
  • Play a percussion instrument? Request Symphonic Band, just like every other incoming band student.
  • Want to play sports? Marching Band is extracurricular and isn't required for concert band students.
  • Planning graduation credits? Ask your counselor how band and other requirements can fit into your four-year plan.
Make your four-year plan
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Your next step

One course request can open a world of music.

Here's how to join