Morningside High School Marching band

Dear Band Parents & Students (and fans), Greetings to all of you! It is with mixed emotions that I must inform you all that I have accepted a new position as the Director Of Instrumental Music at Herbert Hoover High School in Glendale, and as such will not be the band director at Morningside this year. I do not yet know who my replacement will be, however I have offered to be part of the selection process and to aid the transition however I can. I may even wind up starting... the first week or two of the year at Morningside if necessary. I have also requested that student leadership be part of the selection process to determine my replacement if possible. As soon as I have more complete information I will be happy to share it with all of you. Although not without its challenges, it was a privilege to be your band director these past five years. I saw a program rise from nothing, despite considerable external pressures and almost no resources, and I saw many students do amazing things. I'm proud to have gotten the opportunity to watch all of you learn, grow, and make music together. And thank you as well to all of the wonderful parents who contributed so much time and support through everything. As I depart it is my fondest wish for you that all of you keep going as musicians. Don't stop playing because I'm leaving-the music should be bigger than that. All of you have such great talent and potential, and I hope with all my heart that that talent and potential continues to grow and develop regardless of whoever might fill the director's chair. I would love the opportunity to stay in contact with all of you, if you are so willing, and I will always be available for any help you might need. I will be turning over the band social media to the new director as soon as I know who that is, however my phone number is unchanged and I'm easily findable on facebook. I will miss all of you, and I thank you so much for being part of our program. May your lives be wonderful, and may music always be a part of them. Sincerely, Bryan J. Lackey Director Of Instrumental Music

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[Clumsily reposted from our Instagram] Exhausted band director post concert selfie. THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!! to all the parents and staff that helped, and especially to all of the band members for their hard work. Probably record attendance, definitely record fundraising, and one of the best concerts I've ever done at Morningside. I'm so proud of all of you, and I can't wait to hear the musicians you become.

Hi everyone! Hope you can all make it to our winter concert, TOMORROW, 12/20. Dinner is at 5pm in the cafeteria, show is at 6:30pm in the auditorium. Thank you for your support!

Also, please follow us on the other social medias! Instagram-https://www.instagram.com/mhsmusic/ (or @mhsmusic) Twitter-https://twitter.com/MHSBandOrch (or @MHSBandOrch)... Thanks!

*kicks off the dust* Hi everyone! I know it's been a while since anything came out of this page, but that's all about to change. For those who don't know me, I'm Bryan Lackey, the current band director at Morningside, and I'm incredibly excited about the band this year. While it is a rebuilding year for us-very minimal marching until next year, sadly-we're at over 100 musicians, with 77 brand new beginners. Almost every kid in the program has improved dramatically just in... the time from August to December, and the future looks even better. We're going to concert band competition for the first time in at least 6 years come March. We're performing at school events throughout the year. We're welcoming guest teachers and conductors. And we're performing 3 concerts this year at the Morningside Flo Hyman Auditorium, the first of which is this Thursday, December 20! Dinner is at 5 in the cafeteria ($5 meals! Snacks, desserts, and drinks too!), and the show is at 6:30 (free!). Hope to see you all there, and thanks for your support. See more

Band is still at Morningside, if interested talk to the band director about joining for 2nd semester

First day of band camp today! @3pm! Returning band members i expect a lot from you guys! Be a roll model! This won't be an easy year! It hasn't been since 12'... We've been struggling with low numbers of players, lets make this marching season a better one You guys will most likely be conditioning and learning your right face and left fave and all that basic stuff, I'll try to help out to since the high school I attended out here in Colorado has a well integrated and well supported band program #MorningsideHighSchool #Inglewood #ChopChopWood! #Monarchs Also drill & flag girls if you are interested tryouts/auditions will be July 9th @3pm next week Wednesday! Bring comfortable attire and water! Corporation & respect is key! Let make it happen! See more

ATTENTION ATTENTION GOOD MORNING band if you plan on going to the seniors graduation tomorrow please make arrangements to go &Pick up a ticket from Dr.sirls immediately afterschool thank you have a good day mighty Mobarchs

The 2014 football season is right around the corner and we have band auditions tomorrow! JOIN DRUMLINE

How's everyone liking the new band director?