In only a few weeks from today, LVW will be marching in its first parade of the 2025 summer! For the fourth year in a row, LVW will surpass its membership total from the year before. LVW will once again march with OVER 100 MEMBERS! And as always, LVW will be marching in parades with the Cross of Christ foremost on our minds and firmly fixed to our uniforms, as we strive to do all things to His glory!
Emergency phone numbers for camp:
FVL - 920-739-4441
Mr. Neujahr’s FVL Phone Extension - 5160
Mr. Neujahr mobile phone - 920-740-3924
First - a word about our uniforms. As you know, we purchased brand new uniforms and wore them for the 2023 summer season. We purchased 100 uniforms, which we thought would be plenty to carry us into the near future. Because of the band’s growth in numbers, we had no choice but to purchase additional uniform jackets and bibs in 2024, as well as various other items like gauntlets and hat wraps. Due to our uniform stock being short on various sizes, we added 24 jackets and 13 bibs this year, in addition to more hat wraps and gauntlets. How long will it be before we need to purchase more? Time will tell, but that is an excellent "problem" to have! Thanks again to Chuck Adrian and his crew for making sure we have uniforms to fit every member.
This post contains LOTS of information! Please take the time to read through EVERYTHING, as there are important details for both MEMBERS and PARENTS - so make sure members and parents read through this. It would be a great idea to sit down and do this together, so that nothing is left to chance or missed.
Check Back to this Site OFTEN!
This website is the main method of communication for LVW. Important updates, such as weekly itineraries, travel information, and weekend-specific information will always be posted on the "Director's Updates" page. We will also send periodic notifications via email and Facebook (this is LVW's general Facebook page), but those messages will almost always direct you to this page. Important links will also be posted to the LVW Homepage, but again, those links will usually direct you here.
Volunteering for LVW - A Great Opportunity to Let Your Light Shine!
We will again be using "SignUp.com" to indicate when, where, and how you would like to assist. The Volunteer Sign Up and schedule information will be coming out in the next few days. We will post information when it is released.
Updated June and July Calendar
A Google Calendar for LVW 2025 events has been posted to our "Schedule" page. You can click on individual events for more detailed information, including times, locations, and maps! This will be added to and updated as more information becomes available.
Important Band Camp Information:
Dates: Tuesday, June 10 – Sunday, June 15
Beginning time: 2:00 PM on Tuesday (arrive by 1:30)
Location: All camp activities will take place at FVL in Appleton, with a parade in Brillion (Friday), Appleton (Saturday), and Chilton (Sunday).
Camp Transportation
We will be running a bus from KML to Appleton, with a planned stop along HWY 41 in Fond du Lac at the Hickory Street Kwik Trip. This bus is provided for WLHS, KML,ILHS, LPS, and WLA students and staff.
The Bus will depart from KMLHS, Door 13, at 12:00 PM (NOON). Please arrive by 11:45 to get loaded onto the bus. We will stop at the Kwik Trip in Fond du Lac to pick up WLA students (if necessary). Please fill out the form at the link below the bus schedule with your transportation intentions before June 1! Thank you!
11:45 PM - Arrive at KMLHS to load luggage and students
12:00 PM - Depart for FVL
12:45 PM - Stop at the Kwik Trip in FDL Hickory Road exit for pick up
1:00 PM - Depart for FVL
1:45 PM - Arrive at FVL, unload
KML Bus Plan - Transportation Intentions
Housing during Camp #1 and Camp #2
All LVW Members will be staying overnight at FVL during the first two camps of the season.
LVW Staff and Members should bring a bag Supper for Tuesday, June 10.
Please bring something healthy, such as a sandwich, fresh fruit/vegetables in addition to chips/dessert items. LVW will provide beverages for the meal. All other meals along with all beverages will be provided during camp.
The best liquids to drink at rehearsals are products such as Gatorade, PowerAde, lemonade and other fruit juices, or plain cold water. Please do not bring POP (soda) to drink on rehearsal days for your lunch. All members will be bringing a gallon water jug to camp. See packing list below.
LVW Code of Conduct Form and Payments:
The LVW Code of Conduct was completed at registration. Please make sure that you are up to date with any payments. This might be a good idea to review the Code of Conduct.
Camp schedule:
Tuesday, June 10: 2:00 - 9:00 PM
Wednesday, June 11: 8:30 AM until 9:00 PM
Thursday, June 12: 8:30 AM until 9:00 PM
Friday, June 13: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM; Brillion Electric Parade begins at 8:30 PM
Saturday, June 14: 8:30 - 11:00 AM Appleton Flag Day Parade 2:00 PM
Sunday, June 15 7:00 AM until 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM - Chilton Father’s Day Parade
Dismissal:
LVW members will be dismissed from Chilton following Sunday’s parade. We will be changing out of uniform at St. Martin Lutheran Church in Chilton and making sure the school is clean and in order before any band members are excused. The expected time of departure will be approximately 1:30 - 2:00 PM on Sunday, June 15.
PLEASE NOTE - since many of the LVW parents attend Chilton’s Father’s Day Parade, we are not planning on a return bus to KML, WLHS, SLHS, and ILHS that day. Your school director can help to arrange for rides home for students whose parents are not able to pick them up at Chilton following the parade. Please plan accordingly. The buses WILL return to FVL following the departure from Chilton.
First Performances of the Year:
Our first performance of the 2025 season is Friday, June 13. We will be marching in the Brillion Electric Parade. The parade will begin at 8:30 PM. A few words of caution for this parade: bring mosquito repellent, rain slickers and umbrellas (if past years are any indication of what we can expect)! The parade travels right down the middle of town on Main Street (South end and travels North) through the business district. As of this writing, LVW’s position in the parade is not known.
Then on Saturday, June 14, LVW will appear in the 74th Annual Appleton Flag Day Parade, the “largest and oldest Flag Day Parade in the United States.” This parade begins at 2:00 PM. The route begins at the corner of Wisconsin Avenue and Oneida Street, travels west on Wisconsin to State Street where it turns south. It continues on State Street to College Avenue, where it travels east to Drew Street where the parade ends. At this time, we are not sure where the traditional reviewing stand may be located, as there is construction on that site. That area will be the location of the Trout Museum of Art. Last year, the reviewing stand was at the corner of College Avenue and Superior Street, which is on the corner of the Paper Valley Hotel. Much more information can be found at APPLETON FLAG DAY PARADE, or at the City of Appleton Facebook Page. The website MAY be updated with a map of the parade route. A complete Parade Line Up may also be available in the near future by clicking the link. The Flag Day Parade also has it’s own Facebook Page.
WFRV TV 5 will record the Parade for rebroadcast on WFRV TV 5. At the time of this writing it has not been announced when the parade will be broadcast (live and/or tape-delay).
The Chilton Father's Day Parade is Sunday, June 15! Parade start time is 11:00 AM, and will begin near the county fairgrounds at the corner of Madison Street (Hwy 57) and Chestnut Street. The route is the same as in previous years, it will proceed north on Madison, west on Main, north on State, east on School, south on Madison, and east on Main where it will end near Adams Street. There are a lot of corners in the middle of the parade, since it goes around a block in the downtown area. This has been a great parade for us in the past. Lots of parents, groupies, and family members are on hand to cheer us on! In addition, it gained a reputation as a “CANDY” parade, so if you have little ones going along (or big “Kids” at heart), bring along bags and buckets! There is no reviewing stand in this parade, and no judging, so if you want to gather with other LVW family, I would suggest somewhere along the beginning of the route on Madison Street, since it is nice and wide, and very straight. Once there, find the groupies! Here is a map of the Chilton Parade Route.
The Father's Day Parade is the culmination of a four-day festival in Chilton. If you would like to experience a great family event, check out the website for the Chilton Summer Festival.
TRANSPORTATION HOME FOLLOWING THE CHILTON PARADE
LVW will be busing the band to Chilton on Sunday for the parade. The buses will be returning to FVL following the parade by approximately 2:00 - 2:30. For all other schools, check with your transportation coordinator for arrival times following the parade. All of our non-FVL students are either riding with parents or will ride home with others from their area. There is NO KML BUS following the Chilton parade. If you will be picking up your LVW member following the Chilton parade, the pick up point will be St. Martin’s Lutheran Church, 717 Memorial Drive, Chilton, WI 53014. FVL parents may pick up your child at FVL when the buses return.
Checkout Procedures
If you are going to be picked up following the parade, and are not returning on the bus or with your school’s transportation, the following procedures MUST be followed:
1. Your parents must pick you up where we are changing out of uniform. For this weekend, that will be on Sunday, at St. Martin Lutheran Church, Chilton. If you are picking up your child at St. Martin, you must be there when the band is ready to leave. If you are not there when the band is ready to leave, your child will come with the band.
2. Your parents must check you out with the attendance chaperone from your bus. This must be done with you and your parent present.
3. If your parents are not there when the band is ready to leave, you will come with us. We leave no one behind – EVER!
4. You may not ride home with anyone else other than your parents UNLESS you have a written permission signed by your parents, and UNLESS that written permission is put into our hands. Parents may also email either Mr. Neujahr or Mr. Klemp, or text Mr. Neujahr at 920-740-3924 with that information. Parents from KML may email Mrs. Hohenstein, and parents from MLHS may email Miss Scharf. If you are bringing a signed note, DON’T FORGET THE NOTE AT HOME, because there are NO EXCEPTIONS!
What to bring with you to band camp:
LVW members should pack clothing for six days of rehearsal and THREE parade performances. Please remember your personal uniform items, which include the black shoes/socks, gloves, and t-shirts. PLEASE NOTE – gloves and the special Uniform Compression Shirt will be handed out at Camp. There is a more detailed packing list for band camp following so you can make sure you have all of the necessary items.
Shoes and Shirt sizes were recorded when you registered for LVW. The shoes and shirts will be ready to hand out at camp. Returning members - please don't forget your shoes if you did not order new ones!
If you have not yet purchased shoes, shirts, or the color guard personal items for 2025, please go to our LVW Store page. There are separate buttons for Shoes, Shirts, and Guard items. You can purchase the items there. We have already placed the order for shoes and compression shirts, so if you have not done so yet, it would be wise to notify Mr. Neujahr. You also must still go to the LVW Store to make your purchase. If your compression shirts and shoes still fit from last summer, you will not need to purchase new ones.
We will be staying at FVL on Tuesday through Sunday morning.
Packing List
1. Instrument and/or other necessary equipment
2. All music and warm-ups—memorized as much as possible! A Pencil is ALWAYS considered a part of your music!
3. Sleeping bag/pillow/air mattress and personal items (deodorant/towel/soap/shampoo/etc).
4. Enough comfortable clothing for six days of camp, especially comfortable shoes!! (Note that no sandals of any kind will be allowed for any marching or music rehearsals) Bring clothes for very warm or cool weather.
5. Sunscreen or sunblock (SPF 30 or higher) – and be sure to use it! A WIDE-BRIMMED hat/baseball cap is also a MUST. We will be outside for much of camp.
6. A one gallon (or other large size) water jug LABELED WITH YOUR NAME This Coleman jug is popular with the LVW kids!
7. Reeds, valve oil, slide grease, cork grease, etc.
8. Sunglasses are a definite bonus!
9. Tennis shoes for use indoors—the shoes used outside may not be allowed on the gym floors if they are too dirty.
10. Frisbees, cards, cribbage boards, chess sets, etc. for any free time that you may have (NOTE: Frisbees and balls or any other throwing device will not be used at any time inside any building – this rule applies to the entire summer.)
11. Your black marching shoes (some members will be receiving these at Band Camp)
12. BLACK SOCKS for all members, including guard
13. Black Spandex or Bike shorts for under your uniform
14. Anything else that you will need for your marching instrument, equipment, uniform, and performance
15. Ear buds, chargers, etc for personal use.
16. VIBES Ear Plugs - for those that purchased them.
17. LOTS OF ENTHUSIASM AND A STRONG DESIRE TO LEARN!!
Since LVW will be staying at FVL for the camp beginning on Friday, June 20, LVW members can leave sleeping bags and other items at FVL. You can plan ahead so you don’t leave anything at FVL that you will need for the week (such as Music and Instruments!).
Special Note - LVW Members will be given their Seasonal T-shirt at Camp.
Color guard members are to make sure that you have your practice pole and flag, and all of the needed uniform items, which include black socks, black spandex shorts and other parts of the uniform (which will be supplied to you before our first performances). Guard instructor Angela Hohenstein may send an email to all guard members with more information.
Uniforms:
We will be wearing the LVW uniforms for all performances this summer. These uniforms become the visual representation of who and what we are. Wear your uniform with pride and respect, and take care of it in the same way! Guidelines on how to take proper care of your new uniform will be given to you during band camp.
All wind and percussion players are to bring along black shoes, black socks, and black shorts as outlined above. Everyone will be given a pair of PERFORMANCE gloves, which will be worn with the uniform. The first pair will be free. For all extra gloves that you may need for the summer, the cost will be $5.00 per pair. Be sure to have your money with you. It is a good idea to purchase an extra pair, just in case. Also, for extended weekend trips with several performances, the second pair will come in very handy. If anyone loses their gloves, a new pair must be purchased. Take care of this very visible part of your uniform!
LVW Dress Code for Performance, Rehearsal, and Free/Activity Days
Special notes on your appearance for our performances:
1. No jewelry is to be worn during performances. This includes rings and watches. Ladies may wear earring posts only if they are covered by Band-Aid material. If your ears were not already pierced, it would be wise to wait until after our season is done!
2. Guys are allowed to wear earrings for rehearsals or other non-performance times while with the band. The following guidelines apply to guys – you are permitted to wear one post or stud earring per ear. You are not permitted to wear dangling or hoop earrings, or more than one earring per ear lobe.
3. Hair must be worn up in the hat. There are to be no bangs allowed to hang down in front, or curls down the side. If the hair reaches over the collar of the uniform, it must be worn under the hat, either pinned up or contained in a hair net. This includes gentlemen whose hair is long and/or unkempt. Gentlemen, it is best if your hair is cut short for the summer.
4. Gentlemen must be clean-shaven for all performances.
Attire when with the band:
As we head into the summer season, we would like to remind you to use good taste and judgement in your choice of what to wear. Remember that we are all witnesses for our Savior, even in rehearsals! Please follow these guidelines:
1. Extremely short shorts, bare midriffs, nearly-bare midriffs (if your tummy shows when you stretch up), spaghetti-strap tank-tops, or the very loose-fitting sleeveless-style tops are not acceptable for any of our members, male or female, as these could detract from the image and purpose of our band, and could possibly prove to be a stumbling block for others.
2. Gentlemen must wear a shirt at all times, for the same reasons as in #1.
3. Shirts, caps, or other clothing with logos of rock groups, alcoholic beverages, tobacco products, or objectionable slogans are not to be worn, as they detract from the image and purpose of our band.
4. Shoes must be worn at all times, except when sleeping. Shower flip-flops should be worn to and from the showers.
A good rule of thumb in choosing clothing for any LVW activity is this: If you have to ask, don’t wear it!
Help needed with uniforms during camp
We are in need of help on Tuesday evening, Wednesday morning, and Thursday (until all uniforms are ready for Friday’s parade).
We will need a few volunteers to help with uniform fitting and ironing. We had lots of volunteers during the March pressing (ironing) party, accomplished the needed work quickly, and had a lot of fun. If you know how a hanger works, you are more than qualified.
Watch for information on the Volunteer Sign Up Form. Any and all help will be GREATLY APPRECIATED! If you have special uniform-related questions, or would like to volunteer your time, you can contact Chuck Adrian at [email protected].
Emergency phone numbers for camp:
FVL - 920-739-4441
Mr. Neujahr’s FVL Phone Extension - 5160
Mr. Neujahr mobile phone - 920-740-3924
First - a word about our uniforms. As you know, we purchased brand new uniforms and wore them for the 2023 summer season. We purchased 100 uniforms, which we thought would be plenty to carry us into the near future. Because of the band’s growth in numbers, we had no choice but to purchase additional uniform jackets and bibs in 2024, as well as various other items like gauntlets and hat wraps. Due to our uniform stock being short on various sizes, we added 24 jackets and 13 bibs this year, in addition to more hat wraps and gauntlets. How long will it be before we need to purchase more? Time will tell, but that is an excellent "problem" to have! Thanks again to Chuck Adrian and his crew for making sure we have uniforms to fit every member.
This post contains LOTS of information! Please take the time to read through EVERYTHING, as there are important details for both MEMBERS and PARENTS - so make sure members and parents read through this. It would be a great idea to sit down and do this together, so that nothing is left to chance or missed.
Check Back to this Site OFTEN!
This website is the main method of communication for LVW. Important updates, such as weekly itineraries, travel information, and weekend-specific information will always be posted on the "Director's Updates" page. We will also send periodic notifications via email and Facebook (this is LVW's general Facebook page), but those messages will almost always direct you to this page. Important links will also be posted to the LVW Homepage, but again, those links will usually direct you here.
Volunteering for LVW - A Great Opportunity to Let Your Light Shine!
We will again be using "SignUp.com" to indicate when, where, and how you would like to assist. The Volunteer Sign Up and schedule information will be coming out in the next few days. We will post information when it is released.
Updated June and July Calendar
A Google Calendar for LVW 2025 events has been posted to our "Schedule" page. You can click on individual events for more detailed information, including times, locations, and maps! This will be added to and updated as more information becomes available.
Important Band Camp Information:
Dates: Tuesday, June 10 – Sunday, June 15
Beginning time: 2:00 PM on Tuesday (arrive by 1:30)
Location: All camp activities will take place at FVL in Appleton, with a parade in Brillion (Friday), Appleton (Saturday), and Chilton (Sunday).
Camp Transportation
We will be running a bus from KML to Appleton, with a planned stop along HWY 41 in Fond du Lac at the Hickory Street Kwik Trip. This bus is provided for WLHS, KML,ILHS, LPS, and WLA students and staff.
The Bus will depart from KMLHS, Door 13, at 12:00 PM (NOON). Please arrive by 11:45 to get loaded onto the bus. We will stop at the Kwik Trip in Fond du Lac to pick up WLA students (if necessary). Please fill out the form at the link below the bus schedule with your transportation intentions before June 1! Thank you!
11:45 PM - Arrive at KMLHS to load luggage and students
12:00 PM - Depart for FVL
12:45 PM - Stop at the Kwik Trip in FDL Hickory Road exit for pick up
1:00 PM - Depart for FVL
1:45 PM - Arrive at FVL, unload
KML Bus Plan - Transportation Intentions
Housing during Camp #1 and Camp #2
All LVW Members will be staying overnight at FVL during the first two camps of the season.
LVW Staff and Members should bring a bag Supper for Tuesday, June 10.
Please bring something healthy, such as a sandwich, fresh fruit/vegetables in addition to chips/dessert items. LVW will provide beverages for the meal. All other meals along with all beverages will be provided during camp.
The best liquids to drink at rehearsals are products such as Gatorade, PowerAde, lemonade and other fruit juices, or plain cold water. Please do not bring POP (soda) to drink on rehearsal days for your lunch. All members will be bringing a gallon water jug to camp. See packing list below.
LVW Code of Conduct Form and Payments:
The LVW Code of Conduct was completed at registration. Please make sure that you are up to date with any payments. This might be a good idea to review the Code of Conduct.
Camp schedule:
Tuesday, June 10: 2:00 - 9:00 PM
Wednesday, June 11: 8:30 AM until 9:00 PM
Thursday, June 12: 8:30 AM until 9:00 PM
Friday, June 13: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM; Brillion Electric Parade begins at 8:30 PM
Saturday, June 14: 8:30 - 11:00 AM Appleton Flag Day Parade 2:00 PM
Sunday, June 15 7:00 AM until 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM - Chilton Father’s Day Parade
Dismissal:
LVW members will be dismissed from Chilton following Sunday’s parade. We will be changing out of uniform at St. Martin Lutheran Church in Chilton and making sure the school is clean and in order before any band members are excused. The expected time of departure will be approximately 1:30 - 2:00 PM on Sunday, June 15.
PLEASE NOTE - since many of the LVW parents attend Chilton’s Father’s Day Parade, we are not planning on a return bus to KML, WLHS, SLHS, and ILHS that day. Your school director can help to arrange for rides home for students whose parents are not able to pick them up at Chilton following the parade. Please plan accordingly. The buses WILL return to FVL following the departure from Chilton.
First Performances of the Year:
Our first performance of the 2025 season is Friday, June 13. We will be marching in the Brillion Electric Parade. The parade will begin at 8:30 PM. A few words of caution for this parade: bring mosquito repellent, rain slickers and umbrellas (if past years are any indication of what we can expect)! The parade travels right down the middle of town on Main Street (South end and travels North) through the business district. As of this writing, LVW’s position in the parade is not known.
Then on Saturday, June 14, LVW will appear in the 74th Annual Appleton Flag Day Parade, the “largest and oldest Flag Day Parade in the United States.” This parade begins at 2:00 PM. The route begins at the corner of Wisconsin Avenue and Oneida Street, travels west on Wisconsin to State Street where it turns south. It continues on State Street to College Avenue, where it travels east to Drew Street where the parade ends. At this time, we are not sure where the traditional reviewing stand may be located, as there is construction on that site. That area will be the location of the Trout Museum of Art. Last year, the reviewing stand was at the corner of College Avenue and Superior Street, which is on the corner of the Paper Valley Hotel. Much more information can be found at APPLETON FLAG DAY PARADE, or at the City of Appleton Facebook Page. The website MAY be updated with a map of the parade route. A complete Parade Line Up may also be available in the near future by clicking the link. The Flag Day Parade also has it’s own Facebook Page.
WFRV TV 5 will record the Parade for rebroadcast on WFRV TV 5. At the time of this writing it has not been announced when the parade will be broadcast (live and/or tape-delay).
The Chilton Father's Day Parade is Sunday, June 15! Parade start time is 11:00 AM, and will begin near the county fairgrounds at the corner of Madison Street (Hwy 57) and Chestnut Street. The route is the same as in previous years, it will proceed north on Madison, west on Main, north on State, east on School, south on Madison, and east on Main where it will end near Adams Street. There are a lot of corners in the middle of the parade, since it goes around a block in the downtown area. This has been a great parade for us in the past. Lots of parents, groupies, and family members are on hand to cheer us on! In addition, it gained a reputation as a “CANDY” parade, so if you have little ones going along (or big “Kids” at heart), bring along bags and buckets! There is no reviewing stand in this parade, and no judging, so if you want to gather with other LVW family, I would suggest somewhere along the beginning of the route on Madison Street, since it is nice and wide, and very straight. Once there, find the groupies! Here is a map of the Chilton Parade Route.
The Father's Day Parade is the culmination of a four-day festival in Chilton. If you would like to experience a great family event, check out the website for the Chilton Summer Festival.
TRANSPORTATION HOME FOLLOWING THE CHILTON PARADE
LVW will be busing the band to Chilton on Sunday for the parade. The buses will be returning to FVL following the parade by approximately 2:00 - 2:30. For all other schools, check with your transportation coordinator for arrival times following the parade. All of our non-FVL students are either riding with parents or will ride home with others from their area. There is NO KML BUS following the Chilton parade. If you will be picking up your LVW member following the Chilton parade, the pick up point will be St. Martin’s Lutheran Church, 717 Memorial Drive, Chilton, WI 53014. FVL parents may pick up your child at FVL when the buses return.
Checkout Procedures
If you are going to be picked up following the parade, and are not returning on the bus or with your school’s transportation, the following procedures MUST be followed:
1. Your parents must pick you up where we are changing out of uniform. For this weekend, that will be on Sunday, at St. Martin Lutheran Church, Chilton. If you are picking up your child at St. Martin, you must be there when the band is ready to leave. If you are not there when the band is ready to leave, your child will come with the band.
2. Your parents must check you out with the attendance chaperone from your bus. This must be done with you and your parent present.
3. If your parents are not there when the band is ready to leave, you will come with us. We leave no one behind – EVER!
4. You may not ride home with anyone else other than your parents UNLESS you have a written permission signed by your parents, and UNLESS that written permission is put into our hands. Parents may also email either Mr. Neujahr or Mr. Klemp, or text Mr. Neujahr at 920-740-3924 with that information. Parents from KML may email Mrs. Hohenstein, and parents from MLHS may email Miss Scharf. If you are bringing a signed note, DON’T FORGET THE NOTE AT HOME, because there are NO EXCEPTIONS!
What to bring with you to band camp:
LVW members should pack clothing for six days of rehearsal and THREE parade performances. Please remember your personal uniform items, which include the black shoes/socks, gloves, and t-shirts. PLEASE NOTE – gloves and the special Uniform Compression Shirt will be handed out at Camp. There is a more detailed packing list for band camp following so you can make sure you have all of the necessary items.
Shoes and Shirt sizes were recorded when you registered for LVW. The shoes and shirts will be ready to hand out at camp. Returning members - please don't forget your shoes if you did not order new ones!
If you have not yet purchased shoes, shirts, or the color guard personal items for 2025, please go to our LVW Store page. There are separate buttons for Shoes, Shirts, and Guard items. You can purchase the items there. We have already placed the order for shoes and compression shirts, so if you have not done so yet, it would be wise to notify Mr. Neujahr. You also must still go to the LVW Store to make your purchase. If your compression shirts and shoes still fit from last summer, you will not need to purchase new ones.
We will be staying at FVL on Tuesday through Sunday morning.
Packing List
1. Instrument and/or other necessary equipment
2. All music and warm-ups—memorized as much as possible! A Pencil is ALWAYS considered a part of your music!
3. Sleeping bag/pillow/air mattress and personal items (deodorant/towel/soap/shampoo/etc).
4. Enough comfortable clothing for six days of camp, especially comfortable shoes!! (Note that no sandals of any kind will be allowed for any marching or music rehearsals) Bring clothes for very warm or cool weather.
5. Sunscreen or sunblock (SPF 30 or higher) – and be sure to use it! A WIDE-BRIMMED hat/baseball cap is also a MUST. We will be outside for much of camp.
6. A one gallon (or other large size) water jug LABELED WITH YOUR NAME This Coleman jug is popular with the LVW kids!
7. Reeds, valve oil, slide grease, cork grease, etc.
8. Sunglasses are a definite bonus!
9. Tennis shoes for use indoors—the shoes used outside may not be allowed on the gym floors if they are too dirty.
10. Frisbees, cards, cribbage boards, chess sets, etc. for any free time that you may have (NOTE: Frisbees and balls or any other throwing device will not be used at any time inside any building – this rule applies to the entire summer.)
11. Your black marching shoes (some members will be receiving these at Band Camp)
12. BLACK SOCKS for all members, including guard
13. Black Spandex or Bike shorts for under your uniform
14. Anything else that you will need for your marching instrument, equipment, uniform, and performance
15. Ear buds, chargers, etc for personal use.
16. VIBES Ear Plugs - for those that purchased them.
17. LOTS OF ENTHUSIASM AND A STRONG DESIRE TO LEARN!!
Since LVW will be staying at FVL for the camp beginning on Friday, June 20, LVW members can leave sleeping bags and other items at FVL. You can plan ahead so you don’t leave anything at FVL that you will need for the week (such as Music and Instruments!).
Special Note - LVW Members will be given their Seasonal T-shirt at Camp.
Color guard members are to make sure that you have your practice pole and flag, and all of the needed uniform items, which include black socks, black spandex shorts and other parts of the uniform (which will be supplied to you before our first performances). Guard instructor Angela Hohenstein may send an email to all guard members with more information.
Uniforms:
We will be wearing the LVW uniforms for all performances this summer. These uniforms become the visual representation of who and what we are. Wear your uniform with pride and respect, and take care of it in the same way! Guidelines on how to take proper care of your new uniform will be given to you during band camp.
All wind and percussion players are to bring along black shoes, black socks, and black shorts as outlined above. Everyone will be given a pair of PERFORMANCE gloves, which will be worn with the uniform. The first pair will be free. For all extra gloves that you may need for the summer, the cost will be $5.00 per pair. Be sure to have your money with you. It is a good idea to purchase an extra pair, just in case. Also, for extended weekend trips with several performances, the second pair will come in very handy. If anyone loses their gloves, a new pair must be purchased. Take care of this very visible part of your uniform!
LVW Dress Code for Performance, Rehearsal, and Free/Activity Days
Special notes on your appearance for our performances:
1. No jewelry is to be worn during performances. This includes rings and watches. Ladies may wear earring posts only if they are covered by Band-Aid material. If your ears were not already pierced, it would be wise to wait until after our season is done!
2. Guys are allowed to wear earrings for rehearsals or other non-performance times while with the band. The following guidelines apply to guys – you are permitted to wear one post or stud earring per ear. You are not permitted to wear dangling or hoop earrings, or more than one earring per ear lobe.
3. Hair must be worn up in the hat. There are to be no bangs allowed to hang down in front, or curls down the side. If the hair reaches over the collar of the uniform, it must be worn under the hat, either pinned up or contained in a hair net. This includes gentlemen whose hair is long and/or unkempt. Gentlemen, it is best if your hair is cut short for the summer.
4. Gentlemen must be clean-shaven for all performances.
Attire when with the band:
As we head into the summer season, we would like to remind you to use good taste and judgement in your choice of what to wear. Remember that we are all witnesses for our Savior, even in rehearsals! Please follow these guidelines:
1. Extremely short shorts, bare midriffs, nearly-bare midriffs (if your tummy shows when you stretch up), spaghetti-strap tank-tops, or the very loose-fitting sleeveless-style tops are not acceptable for any of our members, male or female, as these could detract from the image and purpose of our band, and could possibly prove to be a stumbling block for others.
2. Gentlemen must wear a shirt at all times, for the same reasons as in #1.
3. Shirts, caps, or other clothing with logos of rock groups, alcoholic beverages, tobacco products, or objectionable slogans are not to be worn, as they detract from the image and purpose of our band.
4. Shoes must be worn at all times, except when sleeping. Shower flip-flops should be worn to and from the showers.
A good rule of thumb in choosing clothing for any LVW activity is this: If you have to ask, don’t wear it!
Help needed with uniforms during camp
We are in need of help on Tuesday evening, Wednesday morning, and Thursday (until all uniforms are ready for Friday’s parade).
We will need a few volunteers to help with uniform fitting and ironing. We had lots of volunteers during the March pressing (ironing) party, accomplished the needed work quickly, and had a lot of fun. If you know how a hanger works, you are more than qualified.
Watch for information on the Volunteer Sign Up Form. Any and all help will be GREATLY APPRECIATED! If you have special uniform-related questions, or would like to volunteer your time, you can contact Chuck Adrian at [email protected].
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