Open to students grades 9-12. The Crimson Regiment Marching Band is earning a reputation for Symphonic Band quality sounds on the marching field. To maintain this tradition of success requires a high degree of dedication, effort, and pride on the part of each person involved. Approximately fifteen staff instructors work collectively to give students the best musical experience possible.
Skills acquired in marching band help prepare students for the rigors and stamina of concert ensembles that follow the marching season. Preparation and performance of the world's finest music will be covered. Testing of drill and music will help students in this ensemble in preparing for successful participation in all band ensembles offered at Loveland High School.

All athletes participating in the band program are encouraged to audition for the Crimson Regiment Marching Band. Cooperation and flexibility with all activities and sports is a priority to the directors and staff of the marching band.

-Colorado Bandmasters Association-

2002: CBA State Competition Class 4A CHAMPIONS
2003: CBA State Competition Class 4A CHAMPIONS
2004: CBA State Competition Class 4A CHAMPIONS

-Bands of America-

2003: BOA San Antonio Super Regional Class 2A CHAMPIONS

2004: BOA Grand Nationals Semi-Finalist

2006: BOA San Antonio Super Regional Class 2A CHAMPIONS

-Other Awards-

2002: ZIA Marching Fiesta CHAMPIONS

(championships beginning in 2002)

• Director: Matthew Arau
  
• Assistant Director: Russ Massey
  
• Percussion Instructor: David Killinger
  
• Front Ensemble Instructor: Jason Keeling
  
• Percussion Tech: Alex Entin
  
• Percussion Tech: Derek Boughey
  
• Percussion Tech: Jeff Gleason
  
• Guard/Design: William Chumley
  
• Guard/Design: KC Michel
  
• Guard Instructor: Mark Laydon
  
• Flute: Yvonne Duval
  
• Clarinet: Kristen Denny
  
• Saxophone: Aakash Mittal
  
• Trumpet: Don Williams
  
• Horn: Jason Johnston
  
• Trombone/Baritone: John Neurohr
  
• Tuba: Charlie Ortega
  
• Music Composer: John Meehan
  
• Drill Writer: John Crouch
  
• Visual/Marching Instructor: Jon Benson
  
• Visual/Marching Instructor: Jonathan Peterson

Marching Band:

Grades: 9-12

Credit: .5

Prerequisite: Audition and Director approval. Student must also be members of Symphonic Band of Wind Ensemble.

Fee: $11 (uniform and travel expenses may vary by school)

In Marching Band students will learn:

• music memorization skills
• reading and applying drill charts
• showmanship and esprit de corps
• marching and maneuvering skills
• attend all scheduled performances, including a summer band camp

1998: Show: Magnificent Seven Director: Cecil Gutierrez Asst. Director: Willie O'Burk Music Arranger: Chuck Naffier Drill Design: Craig Harms Season Placement: 8th Place, 5A CBA State Finals
	1999: Show: Carmen Director: Gary Hall Music Arranger: Chuck Naffier Drill Design: Jack Chambers Season Placement: 9th Place, 5A CBA State Semi Finals
2000: Show: Music from Eastern Empires Director: Gary Hall Music Arranger: Chuck Naffier Percussion: Mike Sherpa Drill Design: Jack Chambers Season Placement: 3rd Place, 5A CBA State Finals, Best Drum Major
	2001: Show: Music from Eastern Empires II Director: Gary Hall Asst. Director: Mike Perez Music Arranger: Chuck Naffier Percussion: Mike Sherpa Drill Design: Jack Chambers Season Placement: 2nd Place, 5A CBA State Finals, High Music
2002: Show: Legend of the Golden Anaconda Director: Gary Hall Asst. Director: Mike Perez Music Arranger: Chuck Naffier Percussion: Mike Sherpa Drill Design: Jack Chambers Season Placement: 1st Place, 4A CBA State Finals, *ZIA Festival Grand Champion (first appearance at an out of state Marching Band Competition)
	2003: Show: Loom of Cathos Director: Gary Hall Asst. Director: Mike Perez Music Arranger: Key Poulan Percussion: Mike Sherpa Drill Design: Ron Hardin, Dustin Pitney Season Placement: 1st Place, 4A CBA State Finals, High Music, BOA San Antonio Class AA Champion (first ever appearance at a BOA competition), High Music, High Visual, High General Effect
2004: Show: Origami Director: Gary Hall Asst. Director: Mike Perez Music Arranger: Key Poulan Percussion: Mike Sherpa Drill Design: Dustin Pitney Season Placement: 1st Place, 4A CBA State Finals, High Percussion, High Colorguard, High Music, BOA Grand National Semi Finalist (24th place)
	2005: Show: A Hero's Journey Director: Matthew Arau Asst. Director: Nick Peterson Music Arranger: Key Poulan Percussion: David Killinger Drill Design: Dustin Pitney Season Placement: 4th Place, 4A CBA State Finals
2006: Show: Shadows of Remembrance Director: Matthew Arau Asst. Director: Nick Peterson Music Arranger: Gordon Henderson Percussion: David Killinger Drill Design: Nick Scotella Colorguard: William Chumley, KC Michael Season Placement: 3rd Place, 4A CBA State Finals, High Percussion, BOA San Antonio Class AA Champion, High Music, High Visual
*Thanks to Nick Peterson for the historic information!

The Loveland High School band program offers three different concert groups, the Concert Band, which runs year-round and the Symphonic Band and Wind Symphony, which run after marching season ends. Students are placed into their group by an audition conducted by music professionals outside of the LHS band program. The Symphonic Band and Wind Symphony annually attend concert band festivals throughout Colorado, and have earned a reputation for exceptional scores at these.

All groups perform at LHS band concerts, and the Symphonic Band and Wind Symphony perform in a special concert conducted at the end of their annual symphonic band camp.

Wind Symphony:

• 2007 Superior rating at CBA Northern Regional
• 2006 Superior rating at CBA Northern Regional

Symphonic Band:

• 2007 CHSAA Superior Rating

Concert Band:

Grades: 9-12

Credit: 1.0

Prerequisites: Eighth Grade Band or Instructor Approval

Fee: $30 (Uniform and travel expenses vary by school)

In Concert Band students will:

• develop independent rhythmic proficiency
• demonstrate an understanding of key signatures, scales, and the chromatic scale
• perform appropriate music literature for their ability level
• attend all scheduled performances

Symphonic Band/ Wind Symphony:

Grades: 9-12

Credit: 1.0

Prerequisites: Audtion and/or instructor approval

Fee: $30 (Uniform and travel expenses vary by school)

In Symphonic Band students will:

• further develop technical skills and sight reading techniques
• develop aural sensitivity specific to intonation, balance, blend, and tonal beauty
• perform appropriate music literature for their ability level
• attend all scheduled performances
• includes marching in the fall

• Concert Band directed by Mr Arau
• Symphonic Band directed by Mr Massey
• Wind Symphony directed by Mr Arau

The Loveland High School Jazz program is divided into two groups, Jazz Ensemble I and Jazz Ensemble II.

Jazz II is open to students in grades 9-12. This class will work on both developing skills acquired in middle school and beginning improvisation. Jazz is a true American art form that helps students to gain confidence in playing through ensemble performance and soloing (improvisation). Advancement and application of basic skills such as music notation and recognition, tone production, rhythmic proficiency, intonation, technical ability, sight reading, improvisation, as well as preparation and performances of the finest beginning to intermediate jazz ensemble music will be covered. Weekly testing will help students in this ensemble in preparing for successful participation in Jazz Ensemble I.

Jazz I is the premier Jazz Ensemble of the Loveland High School Band Program. This prestigious ensemble has earned a reputation for musical excellence in the state of Colorado and is fast becoming one of the top jazz ensembles in the state. This advanced level class focuses on mastery of individual and ensemble playing skills and an added emphasis on performance. Advanced Jazz Ensemble travels throughout the state and the country performing for thousands of people yearly. Preparation and performance of the finest grade II, III, IV, V, and VI literature will be covered. Performance evaluations and self-assessments help students in this ensemble in preparing for successful participation in community, college, and professional groups.

Both Jazz groups at LHS are directed by Mr Arau.

• 2007 UNC Jazz Fest Superior Rating

Jazz Ensemble II (Intermediate)/ Jazz Ensemble I (advanced):

Grades: 9-12

Credit: 1.0

Prerequisites: Instructor approval and membership in Concert Band, Symphonic Band, or Wind Ensemble

Fee: $30 (Uniform and travel expenses will vary by school)

In Jazz Ensemble II Students will:

• demonstrate knowledge of basic jazz theory, including scales and chords
• perform articulations appropriate to a variety of jazz styles
• develop basic improvisation skills
• perform appropriate literature for their ability level

Loveland High School has earned the reputation of having a powerful percussion program, and that tradition has only strengthened recently. Percussionists at Loveland High School can be involved in the marching season drumline, as well as Winter Percussion and concert percussion.

Winter Percussion is an extra-curricular activity designed to challenge and enable percussionists to expand their skills in mallets, concert percussion and marching percussion. Winter Percussion ensemble begins after marching season has ended. This ensemble will perform at concerts, contests, and various local activities. Membership in Winter Percussion Ensemble may at any time be limited to students whose main instrument is percussion.

• 2006 CBA 4A Percussion Champions
• 2004 CBA 4A Percussion Champions

• Percussion Instructor: David Killinger
  
• Front Ensemble Instructor: Jason Keeling
  
• Percussion Tech: Alex Entin
  
• Percussion Tech: Derek Boughey
  
• Percussion Tech: Jeff Gleason

Open to all students in grades 9-12, membership in the Crimson Regiment Color Guard is by audition only. This performance group combines the elements of dance and movement in coordinated effort with the band. Students will learn the basics of flag, rifle, and saber work, as well as dance and body movement. The color guard will perform with the Crimson Regiment during all practices and performances during the marching seasons. Members are expected to attend all extra rehearsals.

The Loveland High School Winter Guard is an extra-curricular activity provided by the Loveland Band Boosters. Members will expand their experience from marching season and perform at competitions throughout the state. Members are expected to attend all rehearsals and performances.

• 2007 RMCGA Championships 3rd place
• 2004 CBA 4A Color Guard Champions

• Guard/Design: William Chumley
  
• Guard/Design: KC Michel
  
• Guard Instructor: Mark Laydon

Students are encouraged to participate in various small ensembles. Emphasis will be on one student to a part, and participation in solo and ensemble contest will be one of many public performance options. These ensembles are extra-curricular and rehearse and perform outside of school hours. Small ensembles typically take place during the school year.

-MIXED INSTRUMENTATION-

• None Currently Available

-WOODWIND INSTRUMENTATION-

• Flute Choir
• Flute Trio
• Clarinet Choir
• Clarinet Quartet
• Double Reed Ensemble
• Woodwind Choir
• Double Woodwind Choir
• Sax Choir
• Sax Quartet

-BRASS INSTRUMENTATION-

• Trumpet Choir
• Horn Quartet
• Trombone Choir
• Brass Ensemble
• Brass Quintet
• Low Brass Ensemble

-PERCUSSION INSTRUMENTATION-

• Winter Percussion Ensemble

-NON-MUSIC RELATED GROUPS-

• Winter Guard