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2026-2027 Incoming Band Majors-Application Information

THE APPLICATION WINDOW WILL OPEN FOR THE 2026-27 SCHOOL YEAR in January 12, 2026 and closes February 6, 2026.

Please start preparing for your audition on February 14th now, all audition materials are listed in the handbook. Come back and check often for any updates or announcements. (You are only allowed to apply and audition for one Major)

Fine Arts Academy Audition Materials

If you have questions, contact Luis Corpus at luis.corpus@austinisd.org  

For Current 5th Grade Students (Zoned for Lamar)

Students who are registered through Enroll Austin will need to disregard the band drives listed above and need only to attend the Fine Arts Academy audition scheduled for February 14th. For any Fine Arts Academy questions that are band related, please contact Luis Corpus at luis.corpus@austinisd.org 

Beginner Band FAQ 

Lamar Scottie Band Awards

The Lamar Middle School Scottie Band programs have earned numerous awards in their distinguished history. Recent accolades include:

  • UIL Sweepstakes Award Winners
  • Monterey Jazz Festival, Next Generation Jazz Festival Performances
  • TMF Superior Performances
  • Music For All National Festival Performance
  • Midwest Clinic Outstanding Performance
  • Foundation for Music Education Commended Winner, National Wind Band Honors
  • Foundation for Music Education National Winner, National Jazz Honors
  • Temple College Jazz Festival Superior Performances
  • Texas Bandmasters Association Outstanding Performance

In addition to earning these awesome accomplishments, our young musicians have a lot of fun with frequent social events, lock-ins, football game performances, jazz band gigs, concerts, annual band trips, and the yearly band banquet!

Benefits of Band

Each spring, our 8th grade students reflect on their time in the Lamar Scottie Band during the spring banquet. Consistently, students say it is one of the most rewarding experiences of their middle school careers.

Being a member of the Lamar Scottie Band offers a wide array of opportunities and benefits, including development of social, communication, conflict resolution and musical skills, teamwork, giving and receiving constructive feedback, connecting with others through music, and collaborating through the creative process. Students utilize many skills in reading and playing music, and studies show musicians academically outperform non-musicians.

Above all, band is fun!