During school
Symphonic Band
Keep playing your instrument, strengthen your skills, and explore a wide variety of music through rehearsals and performances. Open to students with previous instrumental experience—no audition required.
Find your soundOne community.
One community.
So many ways to play.
From concert music to the football field, discover all the ways to make music, challenge yourself, and find a place to belong.
Explore our opportunities
What sounds like you?
Filter by the experience you're looking for. Some programs are classes during the school day, and others are optional extracurricular opportunities.
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By audition
Wind Ensemble
For musicians seeking an additional challenge: advanced wind ensemble literature, detailed rehearsal, expressive performance, and growing independence. Entry is determined through an audition process.
Fall / extracurricular
Pride of Lions Marching Band
Music meets motion through a field show, halftime performances, competitions, and community appearances. The marching program is extracurricular—not a requirement for taking band class.
LISTEN · IMPROVISE · PLAYJAZZ BAND
After school
Jazz Band
Explore swing, funk, blues, Latin, rock, pop, and improvisation. All South Lyon High School students and instruments are welcome; previous improvisation experience is not required. The program rehearses primarily Mondays and Wednesdays from 3–4 p.m. during its active seasons.
School spirit
Pep Band
Bring energy to the stands with favorite tunes at school sporting events. Build community while helping support the Lions. Participation and event details are announced by the band director.
Winter / extracurricular
South Lyon Percussion
An indoor percussion experience combining ensemble music, movement, and visual performance. Students work together to create a coordinated winter production. Availability, auditions, fees, and rehearsal details are announced seasonally.
Visual performance
Color Guard
Combine dance, choreography, and equipment work with the musical energy of marching band. Color Guard adds visual storytelling to the field performance. Instrument-playing experience is not necessary.
Winter / extracurricular
Winter Guard
Develop movement, expression, and visual performance in an indoor setting. Winter Guard depends on student interest and the current season’s program plan; participation details are announced when available.
Small groups
Chamber Ensembles
Play in smaller groups such as saxophone or clarinet ensembles when student interest and instrumentation allow. Gain confidence through close collaboration and musical independence.
Personal growth
Solo & Ensemble
Prepare a solo or small-group performance and receive feedback at Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association events. Build musical independence and celebrate your progress.
Beyond the notes
Leadership & Student Creativity
Help shape the band community through section leadership, peer mentoring, drum major opportunities, or other student roles. Creative projects can include composition, arranging, and student-led performances.
New experiences
Trips & Special Performances
Perform beyond the band room at concerts, community events, competitions, university collaborations, and special trips. Specific opportunities change each school year.
Important for incoming ninth graders
All incoming band students—including percussionists—request Symphonic Band during course selection. Wind Ensemble is audition-based. Marching Band and other extracurricular programs do not replace that course request.
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Wondering when each group meets?
Check the 2026–27 concert band calendar, 2026 marching season, and Jazz Band rehearsal dates.
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