USBands Information

LCHS Competition Schedule on USBands

About the Competition Circuit

USBands was formed in the Fall of 1988 to provide high school band programs with a competitive circuit featuring top judges from across the continent.

For 2025, group sizes have been changed as follows: 

• Group I - 1 to 39 members

• Group II - 40-59  members -- LCHS

• Group III - 60-74 members 

• Group IV - 75-99 members 

• Group V - 100+ members

Classification

USBands allows their bands to classify themselves into three groups in:

1. Performance Class - Ensembles who prefer a non-competitive experience at any USBands sanctioned event.

2. A Class - Ensembles who demonstrate a basic to intermediate skill set (may be building/rebuilding their program) and are adjudicated on a scale representing fundamental to intermediate skills.

3. Open Class - Seasoned ensembles that demonstrate expanded skill sets and are adjudicated on a scale supporting intermediate to advanced skills -- LCHS competes in Open Class.

A little history...

In 2018, 2019 and 2021, the LCHS Marching Captains competed at the National Championships in A Class and took home first place / Gold in their group each year! There was no competitive season in 2020. 

In 2022, the LCHS Marching Captains competed in the III Open Class, a much more challenging class, and took home second place / Silver! 

In 2023, the LCHS Marching Captains competed in III Open Class, and earned first place/Gold 🏆!

In 2024, the LCHS Marching Captains competed in III Open Class, and placed second/Silver! 

We are so proud of our marchers!