Instrumental Arts

Marching band is a competitive instrumental group that combines elements of movement and marching with musical performance. Students will love the opportunity to perform exciting music and visuals and be a part of an awesome community! The group consists of a wind section, drumline, and color guard. The marching band participates in competitions across the Twin Cities and southern Minnesota area.

For more information about involvement, contact Mr. Scheller at ascheller@rcsmn.org

The use of flags, as well as dance and movement, is part of the exciting experience of Color Guard. This group performs with the competitive marching band during the fall season. The Color Guard is a vital visual representation of the music and drill team. One exciting dimension of Color Guard is the costumes utilized by members to add dramatic effect to the “storytelling” aspect of the overall presentation. These costumes are designed to fit the theme/era of the music being presented. Color guard strives to connect our audience musically, physically, emotionally, and visually to the sights and sounds on the field.

To learn more about involvement with Color Guard, contact Mr. Andrew Scheller at ascheller@rcsmn.org.

Our LHS jazz and improvisational instrumental ensemble, the Hi-Lighters performs both locally and regionally. The Hi-Lighters is an audition only ensemble with auditions held in the fall. Once the group is established for the year, our jazz musicians gather weekly for practice. The Hi- Lighters perform at galas, conferences, concerts, schools, competitions, jazz festivals and other venues to the delight of a wide variety of audiences. Be a part of dynamic musical ensemble which routinely receives enthusiastic response!

To learn more about involvement with Hi-Lighters, contact Mr. Garrett O'Connell at goconnell@rcsmn.org

Jazz Combo is a non-audition Jazz Group welcoming all instruments and skill levels. In Jazz combo, students;

• Understand the basic fundamental elements of jazz music including melody and rhythm .
• Participate in processes associated with jazz music including listening, performing, notating, analyzing, and creating (improvisation).
• Enhance comprehension of jazz historical musical genres
• Read and interpret jazz music at an intermediate level.

To learn more about involvement in Jazz Combo, contact Mr. Andrew Scheller at ascheller@rcsmn.org