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Activities: Music
2012 Wayne State College Festival of Honor Bands
The Wayne State College Festival of Honor Bands took place in Wayne, Nebraska on January 28th. Students had to audition to participate. This festival which occurs every year consists of two high school bands and one junior high band. Students . . . read more
B.O.C.H. Festival
BOCH, other wise known as Bands, Orchestra and Choirs at the Holland Festival, was held on January 29th. The BOCH Festival is held on the campus of the University of Nebraska at Omaha and features two honor bands, two honor choirs, and an . . . read more
Blue Man Group
A show unlike any other! Some might use this phrase to describe the Blue Man Group experience. One thing you will come to notice when you go to a Blue Man Group show is that it is definitely aimed at a family like audience. But don’t let . . . read more
2011 SECONDARY CHRISTMAS CONCERT
Holiday Music for Holiday Cheer
Recently the Music Department held its annual Secondary Christmas Concert. The concert feature all the LDNE secondary music ensembles including the: High School Choir, High School Band, Jr. High Band, Jr. High Choir, Music . . . read more
2011 ELEMENTARY CHRISTMAS CONCERT
This year's Elementary Christmas concert took place on December 15th. All students Pre-Kindergarten through sixth grade performed with holiday style. Directors Mrs. Connealy and Mr. Mayo led the elementary students in singing and . . . read more
FALL MUSIC RECITAL
LDNE Student Show Off Their Talents!
LDNE Music students participated in the 2011 Fall Recital which took place in the Music Room of LDNE. The Recital is the first of its kind taking the place of the 2010 Talent show. The event was a chance for students to show off their . . . read more
Sioux City Brule Symphony
Saturday, December 10th, Lyons-Decatur Students had the chance to attend the Sioux City Orchestra which hosted Brule , a musical about a boy adopted at birth and lost his adoption parents. On Thanksgiving Day he was reunited with his . . . read more
2011 EHC CHORAL CLINIC
East Husker Conference Choirs Can Sing!
Northeast Choir students participated in the 2011 East Husker Conference (EHC) Choral Clinic which took place at Wisner-Pilger High School. The clinic is one of the many annual EHC events. The event rotates schools in the conference . . . read more
2011 ELKHORN VALLEY J.H. CHORAL CLINIC
Four Hundred Students, Sixteen Schools Sing for the Fun of It!
Students combined with sixteen other Nebraska Junior High Choirs to form a 400 student mass choir. 2011 is the forty-first consecutive choral clinic for Ellkhorn Valley. The Northeast Jr. High Chorus had the honor of representing . . . read more
2011 MORNINGSIDE CHORAL FESTIVAL
Northeast Students Sing Their Way To Sioux City
Eight Northeast Choir students were nominated and participated in the 2011 Morningside College Choral Festival which took place in Sioux City, Iowa. Students had the chance to work with Morningside College music professors, sing in a . . . read more
2011 FALL FESTIVAL CONCERT
How do you know that it is time for the Fall Festival Concert? Step 1: Schedules get busier Step 2: Frosty mornings Step 3: The urge to wear things like coats, hats and gloves. All of the steps . . . read more
2011 DOANE COLLEGE FALL FESTIVAL OF WINDS
A Celebration of Music in Crete
In its 18th year of existence, the Doane College Festival of Winds experienced its highest participation ever. The festival normally consists of two high school honor bands, but due to the high number of applicants a third band . . . read more
DANCE, DANCE, DANCE!!!
The Northeast Music Department has proudly continued its tradition of sponsoring student-led dances. First semester has already seen two dances. Thank you to Mrs. Mace and Mrs. Sharp for chaperoning the dances with Mr. Mayo. . . . read more
2011 SPRING CONCERT AND AWARDS
Curtains Please!
As the 2010-2011 school year comes to a close it is time to honor the LDNE community with a concert. The 2011 Secondary Spring Concert and Awards Program was a chance for seniors to perform one last time and for music students to be . . . read more
2011 NELIGH-OAKDALE HONOR BAND
Elementary Honor Band Brings Music To Students Ears
Eighteen 5th and 6th graders proudly represented Lyons-Decatur Northeast at the Third Annual Neligh-Oakdale Honor Band which took place in Neligh, Nebraska. Students had to be nominated by their band director in order to participate. . . . read more
MUSIC DEPARTMENT UPDATES!!!
The following are the most recent LDNE Music Activities: DISTRICT MUSIC CONTEST 2011 April is a busy month for most schools. Track season begins. High School students have Prom while FFA and FBLA have their state . . . read more
WELCOME TO OUR GUESTS
LDNE Welcomes Wayne State College Music Professors
Lyons-Decatur Northeast had the proud honor of hosting clinicians Dr. David Bohnert, Dr. Elise Hepworth and Mr. Josh Calkin. All of the guests are Wayne State Music professors. Over two separate days the clinicians worked . . . read more
SIOUX CITY SYMPHONY: CELTIC TENORS
Irish Vocalists Visit the Sioux City Symphony
What do 5 northeast students, the Orpheum Theater, Ireland and world class musicians have in common? Last weekend, several Lyons-Decatur Northeast students ventured to Iowa to enjoy the Sioux City Symphony with special guests The Celtic . . . read more
WSC MUSIC FEST 2011
Northeast Jr. High Music Students Participate in Music Festival
For the first time the Lyons-Decatur Northeast Jr. High Music Department participated in the Wayne State College Middle School Music Festival. The annual festival is held to give middle school students the opportunity to display . . . read more
CHILI SUPPER CONCERT 2011
Music and Food Make A Great Recipe
What do you get when you mix fun music and delicious chili? You have the 2011 Chili Supper Concert of course! Since the beginning of man, music and food have made for a great recipe. The Northeast Music Department held its . . . read more
UNO CHAMBER CHOIR
Maverick Pride comes to Northeast
The latest performing ensemble to grace to halls of LDNE is the University of Nebraska at Omaha Chamber Choir. The choir came all the way from Omaha to perform at an assembly for students. The assembly consisted of a . . . read more
YORK 2011
Middle School Students Represent LDNE at Honor Band
Several music students had the opportunity to represent their school at the 2011 York Middle School Honor Band Festival. The festival included nearly 400 students in four different band from 21 Nebraska schools. In order to . . . read more
THE DOCTOR IS IN
Dr. Antoine Clark Makes a House Call
The LDNE Music Department had the pleasure of hosting Dr. Antoine Clark as a clinician. What is a clinician? A clinician in the music world is expert who is normally from outside of the community that is asked to work with an . . . read more
DURHAM CONCERTS FOR YOUTH
Learning Cooperation, Communication & Conviction Through The Omaha Symphony
Recently Dorothy Connealy (Lyons-Decatur Northeast Elementary Music Teacher) took fifth and sixth grade students to the Durham Concerts For Youth Series. Students enjoyed a different kind of school day by attending the special . . . read more
ROCKESTRA-What Time Is It?
The LDNE Music Department continues its tradition of sponsoring students trips to experience musicianship at its highest level. The latest trip was to Sioux City, Iowa for the Sioux City Rockestra performance. The . . . read more
2011 WAYNE STATE COLLEGE HONOR CHOIR
Only LDNE high school students who are in good standing in all of their classes and wish to be challenged musically are nominated for honor choirs. Nearly 400 students took part in the ensemble that consisted of nearly 400 high . . . read more
MUSIC STUDENTS BEGIN 2011 WITH HONORS
Lyons-Decatur Northeast music students began second semester with honors. In a seven day period five music students took part in three separate music honor festivals. The closest honor festival was the Wayne State Honor Band . . . read more
2010 DOANE COLLEGE FESTIVAL OF WINDS
LDNE Students Participate in Crete, Nebraska Honor Bands
Last week Doane College hosted the 2010 Festival of Winds. The Doane Festival of Winds, a.k.a Doane Honor Band, is held on the campus of Doane College in Crete, Nebraska. Nearly 400 students from over 60 schools around . . . read more
EAST HUSKER CONFERENCE CHORAL CLINIC
West Point Here We Come!
The LDNE high school chorus participated in the 2010 East Husker Conference Choral Clinic. The Choral Clinic, which was held at West Point Public, features LDNE, Oakland-Craig, West Point, Logan View, Stanton, North Bend, Wisner-Pilger, . . . read more
2010 Elkhorn Valley Jr. High Vocal Clinic
Recently the LDNE Junior High Chorus participated in the Elkhorn-Valley Jr. High Vocal Clinic. The event's organizer Brenda Gale (Elkhorn Valley Schools Music Director) said that 15 schools participated and that nearly 400 . . . read more
2010 JR. HIGH COSTUME DANCE
A Modern Day Monster Mash!
Recently Lyons-Decatur Northeast Jr. High students gathered in their school gym to dance the night away. Students were encouraged to wear a costume and those who did received discounted admission. The night included a . . . read more
A NOTABLE PERFORMANCE
An Outstanding Jazz Ensemble Leaves Its Mark On LDNE Courtesy of the United States Air Force
NOTABLES Last week the famous "mini-Big Band" landed at Lyons-Decatur Northeast High School. The Notables is jazz ensemble that is one of the numerous ensembles that make up the Heartland of America Band out of Offutt Air Force Band . . . read more
THAT PEP BAND HAS SPIRIT
LDNE Pep Band Wears Costumes
For the last regularly scheduled football game the LDNE Pep Band decided to wear costumes to fit the season. LDNE Junior Derek Swanson (D-Wrek) was the pep band's special guest for the evening. He started the game by playing . . . read more
2010 WAYNE PARADE
LDNE Students Enjoy Marching Bands
Recently fourteen students made the trek down to Wayne, Nebraska for their Annual Band Day. Every year Wayne State College organizes their band day in conjunction with their school homecoming parade. Mr. Mayo invited students to . . . read more
2010 STATE FAIR
LDNE Marching Band Represents and has fun doing it!
Recently the LDNE Marching Band made the annual trek down to the Nebraska State Fair. Even though the fair moved to Grand Island, the fair was still the same. The day consisted of 6 hours of bus time, dozens of carnival rides and . . . read more
2010-11 MUSIC LEADERSHIP TEAMS
Like most school organizations, the LDNE music department elects student leadership. The purpose of student leadership is to assist the director in many things such as attendance, organization, and planning. Music student leaders . . . read more
CORNHUSKER MARCHING BAND
Students from LDNE made the trek to memorial field to see the band perform. The Nebraska Cornhusker Marching band is the one of the most dynamic marching ensembles in the state. Every year the band has two weeks of band camp which . . . read more
Select Band 2010
Elementary Band Embarks On Their First Tour!
Ladies and gentlemen now presenting the first ever LDNE Select Band! (And the crowd goes wild!) Recently the 2010 Select Band embarked on a tour that resulted in a stop in three towns. First, what is the . . . read more
Northeast Community College Jazz Machine
The Jazz Machine Brings the Heat!
Recently the Northeast Community College Jazz Machine performed for the entire Lyons-Decatur Northeast student body. Under the direction of Dr. Randy Neuharth, the ensemble stopped in Lyons as part of its 2010 Spring Tour. The ensemble . . . read more
Music Appreciation: Field Trip to CGS Music
Students Make A Trip to Lincoln to Learn from a True Music Expert
The Music Appreciation students would like you to meet our new friend. His name is Bob Popek. Besides being related to a LDNE student, he is the owner of an instrument sales and repair shop in Lincoln called CGS Music. . . . read more
2010 Talent Show Extravaganza
Northeast's Got Talent!
Recently the Music Department Sponsored the First Annual Talent Show Extravaganza. With over 60 people in attendance the show was considered a success. The acts included The Kevin Krohn Experience, The Daniel Bridges Band, a vocal . . . read more
2010 Blair Honor Band
The 2010 Blair Honor Band took place at Otte Middle School in Blair, Nebraska. Jr. High students Heidi Miller and Darcey Simonsen were nominated to represent LDNE. The day included over 200 students, 48 schools, 2 bands, and . . . read more
Music Appreciation Has A Special Guest
Daniel Bridges Pays a Visit to the Music App. Crew
Recently Daniel Bridges visited the Music Appreciation Class. Daniel Bridges is the Lyons-Mirror Sun Editor and local musician. Mr. Bridges talked with students about how some of his first experiences with music and playing the . . . read more
2010 Class C Honor Band
The 20th of March the Class C Honor Band took place at Kearney High School in Kearney, Nebraska. Any student enrolled in a Class C Nebraska School can audition for one of the bands. The Honor Band Festival actually . . . read more
2010 Chili Supper and Concert
The 2010 Chili Supper and Concert was a great success! It featured all of the Lyons-Decatur Northeast Secondary Music Ensembles and then some. Several solos, duets, and small groups showed that LDNE has extremely talented . . . read more
York Middle School Honor Band
The 10th annual York Middle School Honor Band Day was held recently at York High School. Lyons-Decatur Northeast nominated Heidi Miller as its representative. The Honor Band Day featured two seventh grade bands and two eighth . . . read more
Music Podcast Folder
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A Magical Mystery Tour
Music App. Class Goes to the National Music Museum
Recently the LDNE Music Appreciation class made the trip up north to the National Music Museum in Vermillion, South Dakota. The students took the “Magical Mystery Tour” which guided students through instruments that influenced . . . read more
Sioux City Rockestra
Have you ever been to a concert where the theme was "Chicks Who Rock?" Neither had the group that went to the latest Sioux City Rockestra Concert! The Sioux City Rockestra is America's Only Rock-n-Roll Orchestra. It . . . read more
Wayne State Honor Choir 2010
Every year Wayne State College invites area high school students to participate in the Wayne State Honor Choir. The Director of Choral Activities, Ronald R. Lofgren, led the high school ensemble in a full day of rehearsals and a . . . read more
Sticker Party: What A Party!
Students in the elementary band program are a talented and energetic bunch. Each student has the opportunity to earn their way into a sticker party which takes place at the end of the first semester. Stickers can be earned in a . . . read more
And The Home of The Brave: Students Perform the National Anthem
The National Anthem is a symbol of strength, pride, history, and unity. Generation after generation of Americans have grown up with the anthem ingrained in their memories and hearts. It is an honor to be able to perform the . . . read more
Wayne State Honor Band
Recently Wayne State College held its annual Festival of Bands. The Festival of Honor Bands occurs on the last Saturday of January each year and consists of three honor bands. The bands are comprised of High School and . . . read more
Secondary Christmas Concert 09
Tis the Season!
The Secondary Music Department displayed its own assortment of holiday cheer at its annual Christmas Concert. New additions to the concert scene were a vocal soloist, vocal duet, and a guitar ensemble along with all of the . . . read more
Elementary Music Christmas Concert 09
A Fun Night of Instrumental Music and the North Pole Radio
Nothing is more endearing during holidays than elementary students playing and singing their hearts out. The Elementary Music Christmas Concert was no exception. The elementary bands showed much holiday cheer with . . . read more
Pep Band Parents Night 2010
Parents Recognized for Their Contributions To LDNE
When most people think of a high school athletic game they think of one of three things: the sport being played, good food, and the pep band. What most people do not think of are all of the parents that contribute behind the . . . read more
Rockin' With the Sioux City Rockestra!
Recently 13 Lyons-Decatur Northeast students and Mr. Mayo went to a concert unlike any other. They attended a Sioux City Rockestra concert. What is a Rockestra? A Rockestra is a group that combines a rock band and singers with an . . . read more
Fall Festival Concert A Success!
This Is Only The Beginning!
The Fall Festival Concert recently took place in the high school gym. The concert featured all of the secondary Northeast music ensembles including the: High School Choir, Junior. High Band, Northeast Drumline, Junior High . . . read more
Music Appreciation Class Plays Guitar
Students Learn to Appreciate the Guitar
The bell rings and students rush into Mr. Mayo's office to grab their guitars, but where are they going? The guitars are gone and the classroom is nearly empty. What could be going on? Then you hear it. Doh-ing. . . . read more
Northeast Band Marches At 2009 State Fair
Recently the Northeast Band took part in the 2009 State Fair festivities by marching in the State Fair Marching Exposition. The Nebraska State Fair is the largest statewide celebration of the year. With this being its 140th year, this high . . . read more
Music Booster Meeting Scheduled
The Lyons-Decatur Northeast Music Boosters will have their first meeting of the year on September 21 at 6:00 p.m. in the music room. Items on the agenda include electing new officers, this year's music trip, honor . . . read more
2009-2010 Northeast Music Student Leadership
In the first days of school the Lyons-Decatur Northeast High School Music students started the year by electing their peers into leadership positions. Both the choir and band elected its own President, Secretary, Representative at Large, . . . read more
Meet Mr. Mayo
John Mayo, in his first year as the Director of Music for Lyons-Decatur Northeast in Lyons, Nebraska. He directs all high school and junior high music ensembles as well as elementary band. Born in Montgomery, Alabama, John grew up in . . . read more
