Magnify Music Center Campaign

100% of students are enrolled in music education classes, all four years. 85% of students participate in one of our three mass choirs. 80% of students are enrolled in keyboard instruction. Students are also involved in band, handbells, strings, guitar and brass ensembles. We produce three drama productions each school year. There is a wide variety of music opportunities for students, and all of our students are involved in at least one - and most students are involved in more than one. At LPS, students don’t have to choose between music and athletics. They can do both - and they do!

The Need

Much of the music program is housed in our Auditorium. Built originally as a gymnasium in 1912, the building has gone through many renovations and modifications over the years to accommodate our huge music program, with creative solutions for storage, set construction and practice spaces. 

During the school day, the 70-student band is set up on one half of the main floor, with the other half set up for our three mass choirs, seating up to 170 students at one time. Set construction and play rehearsals occur in any space that doesn’t have chairs and music stands set up. When performances occur, these classes have to rehearse in other spaces around campus.

For performances, the space is dated, with same level seating that makes it difficult to see the stage. Bathroom facilities are inadequate, with only three women's’ and three men's facilities to serve up to 600 guests for our largest drama performances - and these facilities also serve the cast.

We seek to build a state-of-the-art music center with a performing arts theater with sloped seating, designated band and choir spaces, right-sized classrooms, piano studios and practice rooms. 

For more information, please see our Magnify brochure, linked on the right.