LW Marching Arts Update

June 4-10, 2023

Don't forget to order your spirit wear in Charms by June 4! Need assistance with Charms? Email lwmbcharms@gmail.com for help!

June 13 - LWMB Parent Meeting - 7:30 at LW WEST - The parent meeting is MANDATORY, so please put this date on your calendar asap. We will be going over important information for the season. It is your responsibility to obtain and understand the information that is presented. Please make every effort to attend!

Student Leadership Team

We are excited to have Bobby Lambert return to Lincoln-Way to run our annual leadership camp. This year, we will have approximately 30 drum majors from area schools and approximately 170 student leaders attend the camp! The camp will be held at LW West on June 19 and 20 for drum majors only and on June 21 and 22 for ALL student leaders. There is a small charge of $10 per day (total of $40 for drum majors and $20 for section leaders/equipment captains) that has been assessed in Charms. Please pay this fee as soon as possible if you have not done so already. Thank you!

For those LWMB leadership members who are taking summer school, please attend summer school and then join us each day for the 1:00pm leadership session at LW West.

Parent volunteers have coordinated lunch options for each day of the camp for $5 each day. Lunch orders should be submitted by Friday, June 9. Please note that students may bring their own lunches if desired. Lunch options near LW West are extremely limited, so purchasing the lunch or bringing your own will be your best bet. We are not planning on ordering extra food, so please pre-order using the link below. Thank you.

Lunch Pre-Order Form - https://forms.gle/RbqLoT5CpU3XD5UX8

We recommend that students wear comfortable clothes and shoes for each day of camp. More specific details and reminders will be shared the week of June 12.

Monday, June 19 and Tuesday, June 20 (drum majors should attend):

8:30am - Check in begins (enter in Door 47/48 off of Gougar Rd).

9:00am-12:00pm - Drum Major camp

12:00pm-1:00pm - Lunch break

1:00pm-4:00pm - Drum Major camp

4:15pm - Approximate pick up time

Wednesday, June 21 and Thursday, June 21 (drum majors and section leaders/equipment captains should attend):

8:00am - Check in begins (enter in Door 47/48 off of Gougar Rd). Registration will begin earlier on June 21 and 22 due to the larger number of participants.

9:00am-12:00pm - Leadership camp

12:00pm-1:00pm - Lunch break

1:00pm-4:00pm - Leadership camp

4:15pm - Approximate pick up time

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This week in the LW Marching Arts:

Sunday, June 4

Percussion Pre-Season Camp - 1-5pm at LW CENTRAL

Deadline to order spirit wear in Charms

Monday, June 5

Tuesday, June 6

Color Guard Casting - 4:00-8:30pm at LW EAST

Wednesday, June 7

Color Guard Casting - 4:00-8:30pm at LW EAST

Thursday, June 8

Color Guard Casting - 4:00-8:30pm at LW EAST

Friday, June 9

Saturday, June 10

Summer Camp Tips for Success:

LWMB is a physical activity, so we would like to share some ideas for you to do in the weeks leading up to our June camp.

*Do some physical activity to help prepare your body for the LWMB season. Get outside and enjoy the beautiful weather, take walks, ride your bike, jog, etc.

*Keep yourself hydrated especially as the first week of June camp gets closer.

*Find/purchase your water jug. We recommend the students bring at least a half gallon size water jug to every rehearsal. Label the jug with your name, so if it is accidentally left behind, it can be returned to you!

*Spend some time each day playing your instrument. This will help your endurance when we have our longer rehearsals. Working on the parade music to prepare for our first performance of the year at the Mokena 4th of July Parade will help you memorize the music and will make us sound great at the parade!

*Make sure you are signed up for Remind messages to keep informed over the summer and students should make sure they have a way to contact their section leaders if they have questions leading up to our first rehearsal.

Clothing and shoe tips:

*Invest in some good supportive gym shoes and wear them before the first day of camp to break them in. LWMB members are on their feet A LOT so good, well-fitting shoes are a must!

*At every rehearsal, the woodwinds and brass wear white shirts while the percussion, color guard and drum majors wear black shirts. Start looking for deals on these items now. Dri-fit material is great for wicking moisture away from the body as well!

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Upcoming Deadlines and Events:

Tuesday, June 13:

LWMB June Camp - 4:00-8:30pm at LW WEST

LWMB Parent Meeting - 7:30 at LW WEST - The parent meeting is MANDATORY, so please put this date on your calendar asap.

Wednesday, June 14:

LWMB June Camp - 4:00-8:30pm at LW WEST

Thursday, June 15:

LWMB June Camp - 4:00-8:30pm at LW WEST

Monday, June 19:

Drum Major Camp - 9:00am-4:00pm at LW WEST

Tuesday, June 20:

COPY of Current Physical is due.

Freshman - you can turn in the copy of your required 9th grade physical.

Sophomores-Seniors - you will turn in a copy of the IHSA Sports physical.

L-W Medication Authorization Form due.

If your child takes prescription AND/OR over the counter medication (ex. Tylenol, Advil, Zyrtec, etc.), please have the physician complete this form when your child has their physical. This will allow staff and parent chaperones to distribute medications during band camp and trips we take. Listing over the counter medications on this form is very helpful and we won't have to call you if your child needs Tylenol or Advil for a headache when we are on a trip or during the long days of band camp.

Drum Major Camp - 9:00am-4:00pm at LW WEST

LWMB June Camp - 4:00-8:30pm at LW WEST

SIAM Meeting - 7:30pm at LW WEST - optional for parents

Wednesday, June 21:

Leadership Camp - 9:00am-4:00pm at LW WEST (Drum Majors and Section Leaders)

LWMB June Camp - 4:00-8:30pm at LW WEST

Thursday, June 22:

Leadership Camp - 9:00am-4:00pm at LW WEST (Drum Majors and Section Leaders)

LWMB June Camp - 4:00-8:30pm at LW WEST

Tuesday, June 27:

LWMB June Camp - 4:00-8:30pm at LW EAST

Wednesday, June 28: