LW Marching Arts Update

March 10-16, 2024

2024 LWMB Season Kick Off Meeting!

We would like to invite all parents and students to our next LWMB fall informational meeting on Thursday, March 14th at 6:30pm at Lincoln-Way EAST High School. Please note the location has changed to LW EAST!

We will be going over important registration information, reviewing dates and announcing our 2024 competitive production. We hope to see you there! As always, please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions you may have.

*In addition, we will be selling special limited edition Rose Parade spirit wear before and after the meeting! Arrive early to make your purchase. Quantities are limited. Credit card only.

Short Sleeve T-Shirt - $15

Long Sleeve T-Shirt - $20

Crew Neck Sweatshirt - $25

Hoodie - $35

Add $2 for extended sizes 2XL and up

**It will be your last chance to purchase a raffle ticket to win one LWMB Tournament of Roses Student Travel Package OR one Friend and Family Travel Package. Raffle tickets are $25 each. Credit card only. The winning ticket will be drawn during the season kick off meeting!

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This week in the LW Marching Arts:

Sunday, March 10

1-4pm - Rehearsal at LW WEST - for all woodwind and brass players who are in 8th, 9th, 10th or 11th grade. Enter at Door 56

**World's Finest Chocolate will be available for pick up from 12:30-1pm. Place your order in Charms!

Bring: Instrument, Music Binder (instructions for download below), water bottle

Wear: Comfortable clothes you can move in

Monday, March 11

Tuesday, March 12

Wednesday, March 13

4:30-7:30pm - LWWG Rehearsal

4:30-7:30pm - Junior Guard at LW NORtH

4:30-9:00pm - LWID at LW CENTRAL

Thursday, March 14

***6:30pm - LWMB 2024 Season Kick Off Meeting at LW EAST***

*Last day to complete/submit applications for the 2024 LWMB Student Leadership Team*

5:30pm - Marilyn's Pie Pick Up Begins at LW EAST

5:30-6:30pm - Rose Parade gear and Rose Parade raffle tickets for sale in the LWE Auditorium lobby

5:30-6:30pm - World's Finest Chocolate available for pick up at LWE. Place your order in Charms!

Friday, March 15

WGI WC Virtual Prelims

4:30-7:30pm - LWWG Rehearsal

5:30-9pm - LWID Rehearsal at Mokena Intermediate School

**Deadline to complete an IFA transfer request for TOR Payment #4

Saturday, March 16

MWCGC - Minooka - Good Luck LWWG!!!!

9am-2pm - LWID Rehearsal at Mokena Intermediate

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2024 LWMB Student Leadership Interviews

The Tournament of Roses Parade trip is in our near future! Are you interested in being part of the LWMB Student Leadership team?

Returning students interested in applying and interviewing to be a part of the 2024 LWMB Student Leadership team should complete the application at the link below by Thursday, March 14, 2024.

The LWMB Student Leadership team includes students serving in the role of Drum Major, Section Leader, and Equipment Captain.

Link: https://forms.gle/FMbRRJUQ2P6szNpj6

Along with Drum Major and Section Leader, we will also be interviewing for “Equipment Captain.” Any interested students who will be Sophomores, Juniors, or Seniors next year are eligible, and it is a great position for those who are pursuing the opportunity to be a section leader or drum major in the future. “Equipment Captains'' are responsible for creating and managing their own team of marching band members to help set up facilities for rehearsal, oversee and assist with truck loading responsibilities, and any other necessary logistical operations. Selected students for this position would be a part of the LWMB student leadership team, and would be expected to participate in the L-W Leadership Academy in June (details TBA). Interested students should complete the application linked above and will be considered for an interview.

Applications for all three positions are due on Thursday, March 14, 2024.

An interview schedule for the 2024 LWMB Student Leadership positions will be posted shortly after the due date, and interviews will take place after school on days to be announced. Not every student who applies will be considered for an interview, so submit your best work.

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Ribbons of Hope 5K

A local organization, The Lincoln-Way GFWC of Illinois has chosen the LWMB as their community partner for this event. Proceeds from this year's event will be used to assist the Lincoln-Way Marching Band with expenses related to the Tournament of Roses Parade.

The race will take place at Hickory Creek Forest Preserve (21063 Prestancia Dr. Mokena, IL 60448) on Saturday, May 11. Several different race times and options are available!

Please share this link with family, friends and neighbors: https://runsignup.com/Race/IL/Mokena/RibbonRun5kVirtualRun

The more people that sign up, the bigger the benefit to the LWMB!

How To Use IFA Funds For A Trip Payment

IFA stands for Individual Fundraising Account. IFA funds can be used to pay for trip payments and to pay for fixed payments for the LWMB, LWWG, and LWID. A fixed payment refers to the fees associated with each of the mentioned ensembles.

If your student is a current 8th grade student their IFA balance will be found in their LWMB Charms misc. ledger.

If your student is a current Lincoln-Way High School student they will have two balances, one in their LWMB Charms misc. ledger and one in their home school music Charms misc. ledger.

Below are links to each IFA transfer request. Requests must be submitted through this process. Deadlines for requesting IFA funds for TOR trip payments can be found on the next page.

If you plan to use IFA funds for a trip payment be sure to submit the request before the deadline and be sure to indicate specifically which payment the funds are to be applied to. When submitting a request through your home school for a TOR (Tournament of Roses) trip payment please indicate that by including TOR, the payment number, and the due date of the payment.

Example: TOR Payment #2 – 1/26/24

Partial Payments: You may make partial payments for the trip with IFA funds. If you make a partial payment with your IFA funds you are responsible for paying the remaining balance in your Bob Rogers Travel account.

Multiple IFAs: You may use your home school and LWMB IFA funds for the same trip payment.

LWMB IFA Transfer Request

LWW Music Department IFA Transfer Request

LWC Music Department IFA Transfer Request

LWE Music Department IFA Transfer Request

If you have any questions about this process please contact us at LWMBCharms@gmail.com

It’s possible you will be directed to your home school music boosters if the question has to do with your home school IFA balance, but LWMBCharms@gmail.com is a great place to start!

IFA Request Deadlines For TOR Trip Payments

TOR Payment #5 - 4/26/24 - $250 (request deadline 4/12/24)

TOR Payment #6 - 5/24/24 - $250 (request deadline 5/10/24)

TOR Payment #7 - 7/5/24 - $250 (request deadline 6/21/24)

TOR Payment #8 - 8/9/24 - $250 (request deadline 7/26/24)

TOR Payment #9 - 9/6/24 - $250 (request deadline 8/23/24)

TOR Payment #10 - 10/11/24 $250 (request deadline 9/27/24)

TOR Payment #11 - 11/11/24 - Remaining Balance (request deadline 11/1/24)

IFA transfer request deadlines for TOR Trip Payments will be followed. You must submit your request on time for your IFA funds to be applied to that month’s payment.