Band

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The Lyles MS Lumberjack Band has been a proud part of Lyles Middle School since its opening in the fall of 1987. Over the years, band students have achieved numerous honors, including superior ratings in the UIL Concert and Sight-Reading Contest, selection for the Garland ISD Middle School All-City Band and the Middle School All-Region Band, as well as awards in the GISD Solo and Ensemble Competition.

Band directors

Future members

If your student is interested in signing up for Band next year:

1) They MUST mark BAND as #1 on their Elective course card

2) They MUST attend the Instrument Tryout in order to know what they will play in middle school.

3) Parents then need to begin contacting a music store to set up instrument RENTAL. PLEASE DO NOT WAIT UNTIL SCHOOL STARTS next year. 

Find out more details on this process on the GISD Fine Arts Band page.

Visit the Lyles Band Page to get more information on the Lumberjack band!

Lyles band achieves Historic success

The Lyles Band had a record-breaking year, competing against schools from Garland ISD, Mesquite, Rockwall, Forney, and Royse City. Our students set new school records with 7 All-Region Band members, 3 Top 10 rankings, and 2 All-Region Wind Ensemble placements!

Solo and ensemble achievements included:
🎵 8 Division II (Excellent) ratings – Strong performances with room for growth.
🎵 60 Division I (Superior) ratings – Most in recent history, demonstrating outstanding musicianship!
🎵 10 Division I+ (Outstanding) ratings – Exceptional performances exceeding expectations.

UIL Band Trophies

Both Symphonic and Honors Bands made school history by earning the UIL Sweepstakes Trophy! Both ensembles received Superior ratings on Stage and in Sightreading, marking the first time Lyles sent two bands to UIL and both won Sweepstakes.

TMEA Region 3 All-Region Band 2024

Congratulations to the students who earned a seat in the TMEA Region 3 All-Region Band! 

All Region Band members 2023

 

Pictured from left to right: Imara Sims, flute; Johnny Huyn, flute; Malcom Pavon, tenor saxophone; Graham Binu, horn; Eva Hammond, trombone; Mariyah Harrell, alto saxophone; Ailynn Diaz, clarinet (7th grade)

Students are pictured with Lyles Administration Team members (left to right) Patrece King, Dean of Students; Gabrielle Craig, Assistant Principal (8th Grade), Dr. Ansil Howard, Principal; and Jennifer Fowler, Assistant Principal (7th grade).