Band
The Lafayette High School Band program consists of the marching band and colorguard, the concert bands, the jazz band, and the percussion ensemble. The band performs at an exceptional level and provides national recognition to Lafayette High School. The average grade point average of the students in the Lafayette High School band is above the state and national average with many students receiving academic and music scholarships to attend some of the best colleges in the United States.
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