What We Offer

Lancaster Catholic High School offers numerous Instrumental Ensembles and Special Performance Groups that give our students the opportunity to enhance their skills in a performance setting.

Below you will find a small description of the ensemble, choir or group that falls in the category of Fine & Performing Arts!

Brass Ensemble

Concert Band

This ensemble is the traditional high school music staple, performing a wide range of music with a variety of textures and styles. Music that the concert band performs runs the gamut of classical through modern and popular concert repertoire. Instrumentation consists of woodwind, brass, and percussion instruments. Concert band meets during Crusader Period and performs two concerts a school year (Christmas and Spring).

Contact Mr. Tony Brill ([email protected]) or Mr. Paul Murr at [email protected] for more information.

Concert Choir

Concert Choir is an audition-only choir consisting of students in grades 9-12. Auditions for new students will take place over the summer. It is an academic, year-long course worth one full credit. Students will perform at the Christmas, Pops in the Round and Spring Concerts as well as concerts outside of school.

Contact Mr. Michael Adams at [email protected] for more information.

Chorus

Drama (Fall Play, Spring Musical and Stage Crew)

The Fall Play is a smaller theatre production where LCHS students are tasked with building a set and becoming their characters as they perform on stage. The production is performed at the end of November.

The Spring Musical is a larger theatre production that combines singing, acting, and dancing. The students are tasked with learning rigorous choreography and memorizing songs as well as lines to prepare for a show during March.

This group of talented students is responsible for following detailed instructions to build sets and are responsible for keeping the actors in the spotlight. If any issues arise on set, you can be sure that the Stage Crew will solve them.

Guitar Ensemble

Instrumental Lessons

This program will include a weekly private lesson on the student’s primary instrument (band, strings or guitar) and/or voice. Students will be expected to maintain a practice regimen between lessons. Credit will be contingent upon teacher assessments and mandatory participation and performance at the annual Solo & Ensemble Night. Instruction may occur during the school day or after school hours with approved LCHS music instructors. Additional fees may apply.

Complete information is available from the Director of the Fine and Performing Arts Department, Tony Brill, [email protected].

Pre-requisites: Concurrent participation in an LCHS instrumental or choral group and approval of
the Director of the Fine and Performing Arts Department.

Jazz Band

This ensemble performs a variety of "pop" music in the Jazz, Latin, Funk, and Rock genres. It is an ensemble consisting of a pre-determined number of performers and specific instrumentation.

A typical "Big Band" jazz ensemble consists of 4 trumpets, 4 trombones, 5 saxophones, and a Rhythm section made up of piano, bass, drums/percussion/vibes, and guitar. Membership in the Jazz Band is derived through an audition. Rehearsals occur on Tuesdays after school from 3-4:30 PM.

Contact Mr. Tony Brill ([email protected]) for more details.

Marching Band and Color Guard

Marching Band is the most “public” of our music ensembles. Participants in the marching band perform for thousands of people every weekend during the fall season. In addition to supporting our football team at games, the LCHS marching band is a competitive activity that pushes performers’ musical and physical abilities to the max!

This music in motion ensemble performs music that falls loosely, but not limited to, the symphonic genre. The music presentation provides a film-score like a soundtrack to our visual presentation. Our marching band has achieved both critical and popular acclaim. This activity requires a high level of commitment that is well worth the energy, time, and effort. Students are awarded academic credit for this extra-curricular activity.

Marching Band is open to students in grades 7-12, all 8th-grade students in Catholic elementary schools and 7th-grade siblings of current band members are invited to join us as well as incoming and current high school students.

Color Guard is the visual ensemble that enhances the musical performance of the LCHS marching band. It is a pageantry arts activity that combines elements of dance, drama, choreography, and equipment work (flags, rifles, sabers, and props). Color Guard is an extra-curricular activity.

Marching Band and Color Guard rehearse for 3 days in May, 2 weeks in early June and for the whole month of August. The August schedule for Marching Band is similar to the preseason for a fall sport. During the school year, rehearsals occur Wednesday nights from 6-9.

Please contact Mr. Daniel List ([email protected]) or Mr. Paul Murr ([email protected]) for more information.

Mass Choir

Musical Orchestra

Percussion Ensemble

Percussion Ensemble

This ensemble performs music specifically arranged for these percussion family instruments. The ensemble performs as part of the Christmas and/or Spring Music Department concerts, as well as occasional civic and/or community events.

Membership is determined by the number of interested students, as well as permission from the director of the respective ensemble. Evaluation of students' performance capabilities by the director may be required.

Students perform at the Christmas, Pops and Spring Concerts as well as school assemblies. A couple of years ago, the percussion ensemble traveled to Millerville University to perform with the best percussion ensembles in the area at a unique festival.

Contact Mr. Tony Brill ([email protected]) or Mr. Paul Murr ([email protected]) for more details.

Rock Band

String Ensemble

Tri-M Music Honors Society

Tri-M Music Honors Society is a group of musicians who raise money for the music program at Crispus Attucks as well as other service projects throughout the community. The goal of this honors society is to promote music within the school and surrounding community as well as serve others. Students must be involved in a music ensemble for one semester before the may apply to join Tri-M. Meetings occur on Fridays at 7:30 am once a month.

Woodwind Ensemble

Other Ensembles

Our broad and diverse course selection means that you can design a unique arts program that fits your gifts and talents, or you can learn a new skill and broaden your personal portfolio. Whatever direction you pursue, we have the courses, faculty and opportunities you'll need to reach your goals.

Courses Offered

Acting Techniques I
Acting Techniques II
AP Music Theory
Art I
Art II
Art III
Ceramics
Dramaturgy

Drumming
Instrumental Lessons for Credit
History of Rock & Roll

Music in Film
Music Theory
Playwriting
Vocal Lessons for Credit