WELCOME:
The Livingston Academy "Spirit of the Wildcats" Band program consists of the Marching Band, Concert Band, Pep Band,Jazz Band, Wind and Percussion Ensembles, and Color Guard. The Marching Band and Color Guard begin their very busy schedule with band camp in July and generally rehearse and perform from August through early November. Livingston Academy "Spirit of the Wildcats" Band competes in the Tennessee Music Educators Association (TMEA) and the Tennessee Secondary Schools Athletic Association (TSSAA) Division II classification and the Middle Tennessee School Band & Orchestra Association (MTSBOA). Concert Band and Jazz Band perform from December through May and members regularly participate in many festivals, including the MTSBOA solo and ensemble festival. The Marching Band, Concert Band, Pep Band and Jazz Band all appear at school and community functions throughout the year. The bands perform under the direction of Mr. Greg Dingwall and assisted by Mr. DJ Roberts.
Updates & Changes
Good Afternoon;
Check out the new info just below. Thanks.
News Updates & more;
Check for new updates to the Band Calendar
Check out our NEW additional web link: www.lasotwband.com
Something New!!
The LA "SotW" Marching Band
Hosting
Summer Band Camp 2025
Week 1 - July 7&8 Leadership Training
Week 1 (con't) - July 9 - 11 Percussion & Color Guard
All Camp times 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Week 2 - July 14 - 18 Full Band Camp
to include: current band members, incoming 9th grade, & any up and coming 8th grade band students who would like to except the challenge of being an active band member this Fall
Week 3 - July 21 - 24 Full Band
July 25th 3:00 PM load and head to Nashville for DCI, Cost will be disclosed when tickets are ordered and price confirmed
Success!!
New Uniforms Now On Order
We would like to thank the following for helping us reach close to $6,000 towards our NEW UNIFORMS:
Parker Hannifin/Seals
LA Alumni Association
Cooper Recycling
Livingston/Overton County Exchange Club
Life Church - Livingston Campus
LA Quarterback Club
The LA Soccer Boosters
Mrs. Elise Kidder
Senator Ken Yeager
Chris & Samantha Dingwall
And a Special thanks to the individuals who actually started this process and project off to a great start. Thank you again to all.
New Band Uniforms are much needed after 20+ years.
Above is the New Uniform we have now ordered and paid for. Cost per uniform is approximately $477 - $500. Total cost is $37,599 for the complete set of uniforms. We are looking at 70 new uniforms, not including shoes and socks. At this time we saw an increase but it didn't adversely affect us. The help you provided has been greatly appreciated.
Raising Money for our General Funds:
1. We were given a 24' enclosed cargo trailers for hauling our equipment, donated by the Livingston Police Dept., we
need some help fixing it up. Check with the LA Band Boosters to see how you can help. See pictures below of the 24'.
3. Repair of band instruments or purchase of new ones.
4. Supplies to help us keep playing and performing.
5. Help paying for the cost of transportation of the Band.
This past year the cost of transportation was
approximately $3,800.00.
6. Then any other costs that come up,
including fees for entry into contests.
7. Help to set up scholarships for students
to be able to be apart of the Band.
OUR PAST FUNDRAISER
Half-Time & Fall Marching Band Contests, Winter & Spring Concerts & More
LA
"Spirit of the Wildcats"
Marching Band's
2025
Fall Half-time & Contest Show
Valhalla
