We are so incredibly proud of our Marching Mustangs! We are a competitive marching band that has been in the top five marching bands in the state of Florida for ten of the last twelve years at the Florida Marching Band Coalition State Finals. Our marching band is an incredibly talented, dedicated group of musicians that love what they do. The Marching Mustangs consistently earn superior ratings at the Florida Bandmasters Association Music Performance Assessments. Our Mustangs have been featured on television, radio, newspapers, social media, and websites. Be sure to catch a performance at Lakewood Ranch football games, various parades, and competitions around Florida!

The Color Guard enhances the marching band performances through dance, flag, and other equipment work. The band supplies the music, while the color guard adds the color, beauty, and flash to the presentation.

Much like marching band, indoor percussion meets outside of school hours for rehearsals and competitions. The indoor percussion season runs December - March.

The Florida Federation of Colorguards Circuit (FFCC) is a competitive and educational experience via indoor pageantry arts in the winter season beginning in January culminating in early April. This competitive outlet follows the rules and criteria of Winter Guard International (WGI). Each competition is judged by both local and national judges trained to use WGI’s adjudication criteria.

The LRHS Wind Symphony is the premiere concert band in the LRHS band program. Coursework is designed for students who have achieved an exceptional level of proficiency on their instrument. Wind Symphony rehearses during its determined class period as well as scheduled after-school rehearsals; participation in some activities and up to 6 performances beyond regular school hours is also required. Students of this group are required to participate in the FBA Solo and Ensemble Festival in the spring. Any student wishing to receive Honors credit is also required to audition for the FMEA All-State Band in September. Students enrolling in the LRHS Wind Symphony are encouraged to participate in the Mustang Marching Band.

The LRHS Symphonic Band is the second concert band in the LRHS band program. Coursework is designed for the intermediate musician. Symphonic Band rehearses during its determined class period; participation in some activities beyond regular school hours is also required. Students enrolling in the LRHS Symphonic Band are encouraged to participate in the Mustang Marching Band.

The LRHS Jazz Band is a performing ensemble specializing in Jazz (Rock, Latin, Swing and Ballad “stage band” style music). Improvisation skills are taught with coursework designed for the intermediate/advanced level player. Participation in activities, rehearsals and performances beyond regular school hours is a required part of this course.