Independence High School; Independence, Iowa 50644
David A. Lang, Director of Bands

 
 
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Senior Band Awards
(1994-Present)

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GOOGLE CALENDAR

This is Mr. Lang's Google Calendar.
 It includes all Music and Athletic events.

Pep Band
Crazy Hair/Rock & Roll
Tuesday, February 2
coming soon......
Mustang Foundation Banquet
Jazz Combo Performs
Saturday, January 30
coming soon......
Pep Band
College Night
Thursday, January 28


GO HAWKS!!!!
Pep Band
Toga Tuesday
Tuesday, January 26

Pep Band
Country Night
Tuesday, January 19

Pep Band
Disco Night
Tuesday, January 12

Pep Band
Christmas Theme
Friday, December 18

Holiday Concert
Thursday, December 17
6th Grade Band


MS Band
5th Grade Band Performs
1st Concert
Monday, December 14

Pep Band - Maroon Madness
Friday, December 11, 2009
Indee Boy's Basketball vs. Marion
Holiday Concert
Monday, December 7, 2009

Christmas Caroling
Jingle on Main
December 5, 2009
Doran Espe Tribute
December 4, 2009
All State Festival
November 19-21, 2009

WaMaC Honor Band
Tuesday, November 17, 2009


McCardle Photos
All-State Auditions
Saturday, October 24, 2009


Selected for All-State Band:
Kayla Fleming-Trumpet
Christian Junker-Bb Clarinet
Kristen Thompson-Eb Alto Clarinet
Whitney Schommer-Contrabass Clarinet
Waukee Marching Invitational
Saturday, October 17, 2009


Class 3A Results
1st - Independence (83.3)
2nd - Saydel (81.0)
3rd - Washington (68.9)
4th - Solon (67.5)
5th - Marion (66.7)

Best Drum Majors - Independence
Best Percussion - Independence

Marching Band Awards Reception

More pictures from Dick Newton
Marching Mustang Morning Madness

IHSMA State Contest (Dubuque)

ValleyFest Showdown (West Des Moines)

Congrats to the Mustang Marching Band
on your 19th Consecutive
Division I Rating at the
IHSMA State Marching Band Contest
Saturday, October 10, 2009
Score of 93.0 out of 100.

ValleyFest Showdown
West Des Moines, IA
Saturday, October 10, 2009

Class B Results

1st - Pella (81.7)
2nd - Waseca, MN (81.1)
3rd - Independence (78.1)
4th - Saydel (73.9)
5th - Oskaloosa (69.5)

Final Night Rehearsal
Thursday, October 8

More photos from Dick Newton

Bands Across the Prairie

Home Games

5-Season's Marching Invitational
Kingston Stadium, Cedar Rapids, IA
Saturday, October 2, 2009

Class 3A Results

1st - Independence (82.1)
2nd - Saydel (76.55)
3rd - Williamsburg (74.9)
4th - West Delaware (70.95)
5th - Winterset (70.5)
6th - Maquoketa (66.95)
7th - Vinton-Shellsburg (65.8)
8th - Oelwein (65.5)
9th - Solon (63.3)
10th - Benton Comm (61.75)
11th - South Tama (61.2)
12th - Clear Creek-Amana (57.65)
13th - Center Point (55.70)
14th - Mt. Vernon (54.95)

CAPTION AWARDS
Best Percussion - Independence
Best Winds - Independence
Best Drum Majors - Independence

Mr. Lang runs in the 
Quad Cities Marathon
Sunday, September 26
Time: 4:27:40

Bands Across The Prairie
Saturday, September 26

CLASS 3A RESULTS
1st-Independence (83.7)
2nd-Crestwood (73.0)
3rd-Charles City (65.8)
4th-Vinton-Shellsburg (64.5)

CAPTION AWARDS
Best Percussion - Independence
Best Color Guard - Independence
Best Winds - Independence
Best Drum Majors - Independence

Linn-Mar Marching Invitational
Saturday, September 26

Recap

CLASS 3A RESULTS
1st-Independence (84.9)
2nd-Norwalk (73.3)
3rd-Solon (66.5)
3rd-Mt. Pleasant (66.5)
5th-Western Dubuque (65.7)
6th-Davis County (64.9)
7th-Keokuk (63.7)
8th-Marion (60.8)

Indee Trumpets Play for 
Indee Cross Country Invitational
Saturday, September 26

Home Game
Friday, September 25

Independence vs. Western Dubuque

Night Rehearsal
Thursday, September 24

Marching Competition Schedules:

5-Seasons Marching Invitational
Kingston Stadium, Cedar Rapids, IA
Saturday, October 3, 2009

Marching Mustangs Morning Madness, Independence
IHSMA State Contest, Dubuque
ValleyFest Showdown, West Des Moines
Saturday, October 10

Waukee Marching Invitational
Saturday, October 17

Homecoming Week
Sept. 14-18


First Home Game
Indee vs. LaPorte City
Friday, Sept. 4

ALL-DAY BAND CAMP
Saturday, August 22
8 AM - 8 PM

Night Rehearsals
August 10, 13, 17, 20, 24, 27, 31
September 3

Band Booster Car Wash & Bake Sale
Saturday, August 8


HS Band Camp
August 3-6

Pictures from Dick Newton

Band Camp

Drumline Camp
July 29-31

Color Guard Camp
July 27-29

Photos added Aug. 7

Jazz Camp 
July 19-22, 2009

Day 1

Day 2

Day 3

Day 4

Combo Dress Rehearsals

Combo Performances/Pizza Party

Big Band Dress Rehearsals

Big Band Concert

Band Night Concert
Spaghetti Dinner

May 18, 2009

Middle School Jazz Band

Middle School Jazz Ensemble

High School Jazz Band

High School Jazz Ensemble

High School Jazz Orchestra

5th Grade Concert Band

6th Grade Concert Band

7th-8th Grade Concert Band

High School Concert Band

Miscellaneous Photos

Mustang Bands Travel to UNI's Gallagher-Bluedorn
To rehearse for the Creme de la Creme Concert

May 8, 2009
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

The Class of 2009 Band Members
Large Group Concert Band Contest
May 8, 2009

4:30 PM - Performance
18th Consecutive Division I Rating
Creme de la Creme Concert
UNI's Gallagher-Bluedorn PAC
May 8, 2009

7:00 PM
Independence Mustang Marching Band Performs
"A Tribute To Veterans"