Rehearsal will begin at 1:00 PM on Saturday.  We will conclude all of our activities by 2:00 PM on Sunday afternoon. Please check with your school’s director/LVW coordinator for travel plans to and from the camp.

Please Note - This camp was originally scheduled to end at 4:00 on Sunday, but due to events at FVL we will need to end camp at 2:00 PM.

Camp Location:
Fox Valley Lutheran HS
5300 N Meade Street
​Appleton, WI 54913

We will be running a bus from Shoreland LHS, with stops in Milwaukee and Allenton.  Here is the schedule:
Saturday, April 14

• 9:45 am Depart SLHS
• 10:15 am Arrive at WISCO (84th St entrance), pick up WISCO students
• 10:55 am Arrive at Allenton Park & Ride, pick up KML students
• 12:50 pm Arrive at FVL for rehearsal

Sunday, April 15

• 2:10 pm Depart FVL
• ​4:00 pm Arrive at Allenton Park & Ride
• 4:45 pm Arrive at WISCO
• 5:15 pm Arrive at SLHS

If you will be riding the bus, make sure you indicate on the RSVP form so our driver knows how many students to plan for.

Please RSVP for the camp, even if you are unable to attend April 14-15 but intend to participate in 2018.  A link to the RSVP is also located on the LVW homepage.

If you have not yet registered for LVW 2018, please do so BEFORE THE START OF CAMP.  The online registration form will include the Emergency Contact/Medical information, as well as the Release from Liability and Indemnification Agreement.  Therefore it is mandatory that ALL STUDENTS are pre-registered BEFORE attending their first rehearsal.  The online registration form and other important information can be found on our JOIN page.
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Here are a few items that you will need to know for the camp:

When you arrive at FVL
Girls can take their overnight gear to the large ensemble room.  Girls will be sleeping in the choir room.  Boys can take their gear to the auditorium balcony.  Instrument cases and other equipment can be lined up in the music hallway.  There is a basketball camp at FVL on Saturday, so we will not be able to leave things in the Commons.

Meals
Saturday supper and evening snack, as well as Sunday breakfast and lunch will be provided by LVW.

Worship Service
We will be attending the Sunday morning worship service at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Appleton (northeast of FVL.  AKA "Freedom"). Please bring along nice clothes for this service.  The service begins at 7:30 AM.

What to Bring
You will need to pack an overnight bag with a change of clothes, overnight gear (Sleeping bag/blanket/pillow/air mattress/etc.), personal items (towel, soap/shampoo, deodorant, etc). We will be sleeping overnight at FVL.

For marching rehearsals, you will need to have comfortable shorts or sweats. Please don’t wear “jeans” for marching/visual rehearsals. You will also need a pair of tennis shoes for use on the gym floor.

Don’t forget your instrument! If you will be using an LVW instrument (mellophone, baritone, tuba), you will need to bring your own mouthpiece. Reed players, please make sure you have a few working reeds for the weekend.

Check back to this page occasionally. There may be more updates before the Camp.

LVW 2018 Show Music
LVW show music will be loaded onto the "More . . . Member Students" tab sometime before the camp.  This area is password protected.  You will receive an email with the password information and instructions when it becomes available.

Please tell your friends about this post, especially if they may be new to LVW.  We want excellent attendance at this camp!

​​Sunday's rehearsal will be held at FVL.   Rehearsal will begin at 1:00.  Please plan on arriving at least 15 to 20 minutes early.  We will conclude all of our activities by 5:00 PM on Sunday afternoon. Please check with your school’s director/LVW coordinator for travel plans to and from the rehearsal.

Please RSVP for the rehearsal, even if you are unable to attend but intend to participate in 2018.  The RSVP form is found on the LVW website's homepage at www.lutheranvanguard.org. 

Some of our students have not yet registered for LVW 2018.  The Registration Information can be found on our "Join" page.  Once you have registered, you will begin to receive the billing statements and other important information.

You may bring conduct forms and payments to this rehearsal.  If you still need to turn in the Conduct forms, the link can be found on the "Join" page.

There will be no LVW meal provided on Sunday, so you may want to pack a brown bag supper for the return trip home. 

Please wear comfortable shorts or sweats for rehearsal. We will have the opportunity for marching/visual rehearsals. You will also need a pair of tennis shoes for use on the gym floor.  You may want to bring a water bottle or water jug.

If this is your first rehearsal for 2018, you will be given your music on Sunday.  Please bring your own instrument.  Brass players, remember to bring your own mouthpiece if you are using an LVW brass instrument (Mellophone, Baritone, Tuba).

Check back to this page occasionally. There may be more updates before the rehearsal.

SLHS Bus travel times for LVW Rehearsal Sunday, February 11

 9:40 am Depart SLHS
 10:20 am Arrive at WISCO (84th Street entrance), pick up WISCO students
 11:00 am Arrive at Allenton Park & Ride, pick up KML students
 12:50 pm Arrive at FVL for rehearsal

1:00 pm to 5:00 pm LVW Rehearsal

 5:15 pm Depart FVL
 7:00 pm Arrive at Allenton Park & Ride
 7:45 pm Arrive at WISCO
 8:25 pm Arrive at SLHS

The 2018 season officially gets under way during the weekend of January 6-7. Rehearsal will begin at 1:00 PM on Saturday.  We will begin in the auditorium for the welcome from the staff, opening announcements, and an overview of the two-day camp. We will conclude all of our activities by 4:00 PM on Sunday afternoon. Please check with your school’s director/LVW coordinator for travel plans to and from the camp.

Camp Location:
Fox Valley Lutheran HS
5300 N Meade Street
​Appleton, WI 54913

We will be running a bus from Shoreland LHS, with stops in Milwaukee, Allenton, and Fond du Lac.  Here is the schedule:
Saturday, January 7, 2017

• 9:45 am Depart SLHS
• 10:15 am Arrive at WISCO (84th St entrance), pick up WISCO students
• 10:55 am Arrive at Allenton Park & Ride, pick up KML students
• 11:45 am Arrive at Forest Mall, pick up WLA students  (If needed)
• 12:50 pm Arrive at FVL for rehearsal

Sunday, January 8, 2017

• 4:10 pm Depart FVL
• 5:00 pm Arrive at Forest Mall (if needed)
• 6:00 pm Arrive at Allenton Park & Ride
• 6:45 pm Arrive at WISCO
• 7:15 pm Arrive at SLHS

If you will be riding the bus, make sure you indicate on the RSVP form so our driver knows how many students to plan for.

Please RSVP for the camp, even if you are unable to attend January 6-7 but intend to participate in 2018.  A link to the RSVP is also located on the LVW homepage.

If you have not yet registered for LVW 2018, please do so BEFORE THE START OF CAMP.  The online registration form will include the Emergency Contact/Medical information, as well as the Release from Liability and Indemnification Agreement.  Therefore it is mandatory that ALL STUDENTS are pre-registered BEFORE attending their first rehearsal.  The online registration form and other important information can be found on our JOIN page.
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Here are a few items that you will need to know for the camp:

When you arrive at FVL
Girls can take their overnight gear to the large ensemble room.  Girls will be sleeping in the choir room.  Boys can take their gear to the auditorium balcony.  Instrument cases and other equipment can be lined up in the music hallway.  There is a basketball tournament at FVL on Saturday, so we will not be able to leave things in the Commons.

Meals
Saturday supper and evening snack, as well as Sunday breakfast and lunch will be provided by LVW.

You may want to pack a lunch if you are coming from a distance or riding the bus, as we will not be eating supper until after the church service on Saturday night.

Worship Service
We will be attending Saturday evening worship at Mount Olive Lutheran Church in Appleton. Casual clothes are acceptable for this worship service.  The service begins at 5:30 PM.

What to Bring
You will need to pack an overnight bag with a change of clothes, overnight gear (Sleeping bag/blanket/pillow/air mattress/etc.), personal items (towel, soap/shampoo, deodorant, etc). We will be sleeping overnight at FVL.

For marching rehearsals, you will need to have comfortable shorts or sweats. Please don’t wear “jeans” for marching/visual rehearsals. You will also need a pair of tennis shoes for use on the gym floor.

Don’t forget your instrument! If you will be using an LVW instrument (mellophone, baritone, tuba), you will need to bring your own mouthpiece. Reed players, please make sure you have a few working reeds for the weekend.

You will be given your music and other LVW equipment on Saturday.

Check back to this page occasionally. There may be more updates before the Camp.

Please tell your friends about this post, especially if they may be new to LVW.  We want excellent attendance at this camp!

The LVW Preview Day will mark the official start of the 2018 season! Planning has begun for our summer rehearsal and performance schedule.   Preview Day will give everyone, including parents and students, a great overview of our upcoming season, as well as have a sneak peek at our 2018 musical program.  There will be something for everyone, including new parent and student information, displays, video, and a short rehearsal.  Wear comfortable clothes suitable for physical activity.

When:  Saturday, November 18
Where:  Fox Valley Lutheran HS, 5300 N Meade Street, Appleton WI, 54913
Time:  1:00 - 4:00 PM

If you belong to one of our member schools, check with your school's director for transportation plans.  We will run a bus from Kenosha, with stops at Shoreland LHS, Wisconsin LHS, the Allentown Park and Ride, and Winnebago Lutheran Academy.  That schedule is as follows:

Saturday, November 18, 2017
 9:45 am Depart SLHS
 10:15 am Arrive at WISCO (84th St entrance), pick up WISCO students
 10:55 am Arrive at Allenton Park & Ride, pick up KML students
 11:45 am Arrive at Forest Mall, pick up WLA students
 12:50 pm Arrive at FVL for rehearsal

1:00 pm to 4:00 pm LVW Preview Day
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 4:10 pm Depart FVL
 5:00 pm Arrive at Forest Mall
 6:00 pm Arrive at Allenton Park & Ride
 6:45 pm Arrive at WISCO
 7:15 pm Arrive at SLHS

Brass and woodwind players should bring your own instruments to Preview.  All percussion and color guard equipment will be provided by LVW.  Wear comfortable clothing, as you will enjoy some physical activity associated with the Marching Arts!  Shorts or sweats are ideal.  Wear tennis shoes, as we will be doing activity in FVL's gymnasium.

LVW will provide a light pizza supper at the end of our afternoon before everyone heads home.  

Use the button below to pre-register for the Preview. Even if you are not able to attend, but are still interested in LVW 2018, please fill out the online form.

See you on November 18! 

Perkins Stadium
University of Wisconsin, Whitewater
Saturday July 15th ­ 7:00 pm

910 Schwager Dr
Whitewater, WI 53190
Map to Perkins Stadium

Spectator Information
Gates—Gates for spectators will open at 5:30 PM, and the show will begin at 7:00 PM.
Parking—please refer to the attached map. There are specific locations for spectator parking and bus parking. Parking is free on Saturday’s at UW-­Whitewater at most locations. Please adhere to any listed instructions on parking lot and street signs.
Tickets—All tickets are $15, children under 12 are $5.

MAP OF UW-Whitewater Campus showing Spectator and Band Parking
 
Concessions
Concessions are offered through UW­-Whitewater’s contracted server and will be available all evening, with a wide variety of offerings.

Emergency Numbers
Joel Ungemach Mobile Phone - 920-973-3240
UW-­Whitewater Police – 262-472-­4660 ­ at menu, press "1"
City of Whitewater Police ­- 262-­473­-0555

MACBDA Finals Competition

Participating groups will include Columbus Saints, Green Beret, Rock River Concord, LVW, Lighthouse Brigade, Sound of Sun Prairie, and Shadow Drum and Bugle Corps.

​Finals Information may also be posted to the MACBDA Website.

Schedule:
Performance order will be based on results from MACBDA Semi-Finals on Friday, July 14th in Racine, WI.

7:00pm – Opening Ceremonies
7:10pm – Open Class #6
7:27pm – Open Class #5
7:44pm – Open Class #4
8:01pm – Intermission
8:18pm – Open Class #3
8:35pm – Open Class #2
8:52pm – Open Class #1
9:09pm – Shadow Drum & Bugle Corps (Exhibition)
9:30pm – Full Retreat & Awards

Rules/classifications
All MACBDA rules and classifications will apply to this competition. Awards will be presented to all competing bands. Caption awards (for the entire show) will also be presented in the areas of best percussion, best color guard, best music performance, best music general effect, best visual performance, and best visual general effect.

Judging
We will be utilizing a six-person panel, as assigned by MACBDA.

In the event of a heavy rain during performance time, the show will delayed or canceled, depending on the severity of the weather, with high priority given to a delay over cancellation. Information will be communicated via the PA system at Perkins Stadium.

Grand Finale Retreat
Awards will include a Grand Finale full retreat featuring all bands.

Thursday, July 13 - Fort Atkinson

The show will be held at Fort Atkinson HS.
Fort Atkinson High School 925 Lexington Blvd, Fort Atkinson, WI 53538

7:00 - Opening Ceremonies
7:05 - Green Beret
7:22 - Lutheran Vanguard
7:39 - Lighthouse Brigade
8:00 - Break
8:15 - SOSP
8:32 - Shadow (EXH)
8:47 - Rock River Concord (EXH)
9:04 - Awards

Fort Show Map
Show Flyer
General Show Information

Here is the itinerary for the final week of the season at Shoreland LHS.  Please note that the time to meet at Shoreland on Tuesday has been changed to 5:00 PM instead of 2:00 PM. 

What to Bring:
Since this is a rehearsal and performance week, LVW members should remember to pack the following:

Sleeping bag and pillow
Air mattress (optional)
ONE small suitcase (Remember, we are on School Buses for this week)
ONE small carry-on bag for on the bus
All personal items as needed (towel, soap and shampoo, change of clothes, DEODORANT, etc.)
BLACK SHOES AND SOCKS, BLACK A-4 T-SHIRTS, BLACK GLOVES, GUARD APPAREL, ETC. (Note we have THREE performances this trip!)
Instruments, music, etc.
Water jugs, sunscreen, sunglasses, comfortable marching shoes, hats, etc.
Enough clothes for 5 days

A Bag Supper is needed for Tuesday evening.  All other meals will be provided by LVW.  

Emergency Contact Numbers:

Joel Ungemach Mobile Phone - 920-973-3240

Housing Tuesday through Saturday:
Shoreland Lutheran High School
9026 12th Street
Somers, WI 53171
262-859-2595

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE FOLLOWING ITINERARY IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE based on weather, rehearsal or travel plans, or other unforeseen circumstance.

Tuesday, July 11
Rehearsal Day

ALL LVW MEMBERS AND VOLUNTEERS - pack a BAG SUPPER FOR THIS EVENING!

Lamers Bus
1:30 PM FVL Members arrive at FVL - Load one Lamers Bus
2:00 PM Lamers Bus departs FVL

Brandt Bus
2:00 PM          Load at Manitowoc LHS (Music Entrance)
2:15 PM          Depart for Shoreland LHS
3:15 PM          Pick up at Target - Grafton
3:45 PM          Pick up at Wisconsin LHS - Milwaukee
4:30 PM          Arrive Shoreland LHS - Driver can return after dropping off students


5:00 PM  LVW members arrive at Shoreland LHS - unload and move into school
5:00 PM  Supper - Bag Supper
6:00 PM  Rehearsal
10:00 PM  Evening announcements, devotion, lights out

Wednesday, July 12
Rehearsal Day

7:30 AM Wake up, shower, eat
8:30 AM Rehearsal
12:00 PM Lunch 
1:00 PM Rehearsal
5:00 PM Supper
6:00 PM Rehearsal
10:00 PM Evening announcements, Devotion, lights out

Thursday, July 13
Rehearsal Day 
Show Day – Fort Atkinson
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8:00 AM Wake up, shower, eat
9:00 AM Rehearsal
12:00 PM Lunch 
1:00 PM Rehearsal
3:00 PM load trucks, Change into halves
3:30 PM Depart for Fort Atkinson HS
5:00 PM Arrive Fort Atkinson HS, eat supper, show prep
7:00 PM Fort Atkinson Show begins (LVW Show Time is 7:22 PM)
9:30 PM Load equipment
10:00 PM Depart for SLHS
11:30 PM Arrive SLHS
12:00 PM Devotion, lights out

Friday, July 14
Rehearsal Day
Show Day – Lighthouse Band Championships and MACBDA Semi-Finals, Racine WI

8:00 AM Wake up, shower, eat
9:00 AM Rehearsal
12:30 PM Lunch 
1:15 PM Rehearsal
3:30 PM Load trucks, Change into halves
4:45 PM Supper at SLHS
5:30 PM Depart for Horlick Athletic Field, 1648 N Memorial Dr, Racine, WI 53404
6:00 PM Arrive Horlick Field, show prep
7:00 PM MACBDA Semi-Finals show begins  (LVW Show Time is 8:26 PM) - FULL RETREAT
9:30 PM Load equipment
10:30 PM Depart for SLHS
11:00 PM Arrive SLHS
12:00 PM Devotion, lights out

Saturday, July 15
Rehearsal Day
MACBDA Band Championships, Whitewater WI
Return to Homes!

8:00 AM Wake Up, Shower, eat 
9:00 AM Rehearsal 
1:00 PM Lunch - Also clean school/pack gear
2:30 PM Pack and load all equipment, change into halves (1 Lamers Bus and 1 Brandt Bus)
3:30 PM Depart for Whitewater 
5:00 PM Arrive at Perkins Stadium, UW-Whitewater /Eat at show site
7:00 PM MACBDA Finals Show begins! (LVW Performance time TBD by Friday’s results)
10:30 PM Depart for home 

FVL will travel home on one Lamers Bus
LPS, KML, WLHS, and MLHS students will ride the Brandt Bus to WLHS, Grafton (Target), and MLHS

11:30 PM Arrive Wisconsin Lutheran HS (330 N Glenview Ave, Milwaukee)
12:00 AM Arrive Target Parking Lot (HWY 60 and 43 in Grafton, WI)
1:00 AM Arrive MLHS (Brandt Bus)
1:00 AM Arrive Fox Valley Lutheran HS (Lamers Bus) 

Drop off times are APPROXIMATE!  Please have cell phone contact with your LVW members for ETA - Just in Case

Checkout Procedures for Saturday, July 15: 
If you are going to be picked up following the Whitewater Field Show, and are not returning on the bus or with your school’s designated 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 Saturday at Perkins Stadium in Whitewater.  Please be aware, if you are picking up your child, you must be there before 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. DON’T FORGET THE NOTE AT HOME, because there are NO EXCEPTIONS!

Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow!  We thank our Heavenly Father for a safe and enjoyable LVW 2017 Season!

Here is information for the LVW members and support staff as you prepare for the upcoming rehearsal and performance week.  It will be another "BIG WEEK" with six parades!  The first parade of this next week will take place on Monday night, July 3, in Menomonee Falls.  We will also be participating in three parades on our nation's birthday, July 4, in Wauwatosa, New Berlin, and Hales Corners, WI.  Following a day of rehearsal in Milwaukee, the band heads to our "home away from home" at the National Cherry Festival in beautiful Traverse City, Michigan.  The band will participate in parades on Thursday, July 6 and Saturday, July 8.

The members and staff have been working VERY HARD over the past three weeks to put our show "Tetelestai" on the field!  Many thanks for their willingness to put in long rehearsal and performance days.  The marching arts activity is not an easy task for anyone involved.  We grow and mature musically, physically, mentally, and spiritually every single time we gather for rehearsals, travel, devotions, and down time.  That hard work has definitely paid off as is evident in how far our show has come since our first exhibition at Manitowoc Lutheran HS just a few short weeks ago. 

Many thanks also to our crew of volunteers!  Our kitchen coordinators and workers put in more time than anyone can imagine to keep our band fed and well nourished!  The uniform staff has done well to keep us looking and smelling awesome!  Again, their work behind the scenes and on off days is much appreciated.  We have had several moms and dads driving trucks as well, including some new drivers.  Your time behind the wheel is so vitally important to the success of LVW.  A HUGE THANK YOU TO ALL OF OUR VOLUNTEERS!

The first four weeks of our season have been spent primarily in rehearsal.  The kids and staff have pushed to make our parade and field performances as good as they can possibly be.  Their efforts will finally be rewarded with some much needed Free Time and Fun Time for socializing!

1.  Tuesday, July 4 - Following a long day of three parades, the band will be attending the Wauwatosa Fireworks at Hart Park. There will be entertainment, food vendors, and other activities at the park until 9:00 PM, followed by Fireworks at 9:15 PM.  LVW members can bring SPENDING MONEY for this evening.

2.  Friday, July 7 - After a morning rehearsal, the band will be taking the rest of the day off for free time at the National Cherry Festival!  We are making a return to the Sleeping Bear Dunes near Traverse City.  It has been a few years since we visited this National Lakeshore.  Then LVW will have several hours at the National Cherry Festival grounds as well as Downtown Traverse City. In all of our years traveling with the band - Traverse City seems to be our favorite destination!  LVW members will need SPENDING MONEY for their SUPPER on this day, as they will be "on their own" at the festival and downtown.

We will be staying at Wisconsin Lutheran HS on Monday through Thursday when we depart for Traverse City, so all staff and LVW members are to pack accordingly.  Remember, you should pack for SIX days, but again try to utilize small suitcases and duffel bags. We are traveling with school buses for Monday through Wednesday so space will be very limited.  We will be traveling on luxurious Nationwide Motorcoaches for the trip to Traverse City!  

Here is a summary of our rehearsals and performances this coming week.  The links will take you directly to information provided by each parade committee or organization.  You will see routes, times, and maps.

Monday, July 3 - Independence Day Parade in Menomonee Falls (7:00 PM)
Tuesday, July 4 – Wauwatosa Parade, 9:00 AM; New Berlin Parade, 1:00 PM; Hales Corners Parade, 4:00 PM
Wednesday, July 5 – Rehearsal day at WISCO (morning) and KML (afternoon/evening)
Thursday, July 6 - Travel to Traverse City, march in the Junior Royale Parade
Friday, July 7 - Morning rehearsal, afternoon at the Dunes and Downtown Traverse City
Saturday, July 8 - March in the Cherry Royale Parade, then return home

LVW will be housed at the following locations:
Wisconsin Lutheran HS (Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday nights)
330 Glenview Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53213

Trinity Lutheran Church and School
1003 South Maple
Traverse City, MI 49684
Trinity Lutheran Church and School: 231-946-2720

Emergency contact information:
Joel Ungemach Mobile Phone - 920-973-3240

Since this is a rehearsal, performance, and travel week, LVW members should remember to pack the following:

Sleeping bag and pillow
Air mattress (optional)
ONE suitcase and ONE SMALL Carry on bag (for motorcoach travel)
All personal items as needed (towel, soap and shampoo, change of clothes, DEODERANT, etc.)
BLACK SHOES AND SOCKS, BLACK A-4 T-SHIRTS, BLACK GLOVES, GUARD APPAREL, ETC. (Note we have SIX performances this trip!)
Instruments, music, etc.
Water jugs, sunscreen, bug spray, sunglasses, comfortable marching shoes, hats, etc.
EXTRA INFO - students may want to bring swim suits and towels, as there is a very nice beach area near the Cherry Festival grounds.  Some students also walk the approximately 2 miles from the Dunes to the Lake Michigan shoreline.  Swimming is optional for all LVW students.

Here are some items to consider having on the Nationwide Motorcoaches for our trip to Traverse City:

Bring on the coach bus in your small carry on
1. Charging cord for devices.(there's an outlet in the back of every seat)
2. Headphones 
3. A blanket (air conditioning is quite chilly)
4. A DVD movie (one to watch on the bus monitors, PG-13 PG or G.)
5. Comfy clothes and sweatshirt for bus ride
6. A few snacks for bus ride, but not many and nothing messy.

And, regarding spending money...
7. Set aside $15 for the Traverse City marching band t-shirt. These are preordered, and you don't want to run out of money, or not have enough for a shirt.
8. Set aside $10 for your supper at the Cherry Festival Fairgrounds/TC downtown for the evening of Friday, July 7.  There are MANY choices of great places to eat, from nicer restaurants and bistros downtown to vendor tents in the Festival Grounds and the Carnival.  Obviously, some places are more expensive than others.

Checkout Procedures for Saturday, July 8:

If you are going to be picked up following the Cherry Royale parade, and are not traveling home with LVW, the following procedures MUST be followed:

1.  Your parents must pick you up following the parade. That will be on Saturday after the Cherry Royale Parade. If you pick up your child after the parade, please pick up your child at Trinity Lutheran Church and School.  Please be aware, if you are picking up your child, you must be there before 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 to KML and you can pick them up at that location.

2.  Your parents must check you out with the attendance chaperon 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. DON’T FORGET THE NOTE AT HOME, because there are NO EXCEPTIONS!

Daily Itinerary for Monday through Saturday

Monday, July 3 (Follow the directions for your school until 5:00 when we meet at Bethlehem Lutheran in Menomonee Falls)

FVL Students (Lamers Bus) 
2:45 PM Arrive at FVL, load bus
3:15 PM  Depart for Bethlehem
5:00 PM  Arrive Bethlehem Lutheran Church (N84 W15252 Menomonee Ave, Menomonee Falls, WI 53051)

MLHS Students (Brandt Bus):
2:45 PM Arrive at MLHS, load bus
3:15 PM  Depart for Bethlehem
5:00 PM  Arrive Bethlehem Lutheran Church (N84 W15252 Menomonee Ave, Menomonee Falls, WI 53051)

KML, WLHS, LLHS, LPS, and SLHS will arrange for their own transportation to Bethlehem, as there will not be a Shoreland bus for this day.

Monday, July 3
Menomonee Falls Independence Day Parade

5:00 PM Arrive for Parade Line Up (Bethlehem Lutheran Church, N84W15252 Menomonee Ave, Menomonee Falls, WI 53051)
5:00 PM  Eat supper at Bethlehem (LVW provides supper)
5:30 PM  Change into uniform, warm up, parade preparations
7:00 PM Parade Begins - LVW is #27 in this parade.
9:00 PM Load trucks and buses following parade
9:30 PM Travel to Wisconsin Lutheran HS, Unload, change out of uniform
10:30 PM Devotion
11:00 PM Lights out

Tuesday, July 4 – Happy Birthday, America!
Parade Day!
Evening Fireworks!

7:00 AM          Load buses at Wisconsin Lutheran HS, 330 Glenview Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53213
7:30 AM        Depart for Wauwatosa Parade Line Up (Wauwatosa Civic Center parking lot at Wauwatosa Ave (76th Street) and North Ave)
7:50 AM          Arrive line up, unload, warm up
9:00 AM          Wauwatosa Independence Day Parade begins - LVW is #44 in this parade.
10:30 AM        Pick Up point following the parade is 104th and North Avenue (Mayfair Shopping Center)
10:30 AM        Travel to Wisconsin Lutheran HS for lunch
11:30 AM        Load and travel to New Berlin Parade Line Up (Coffee Road and National Ave)
12:00 PM         Arrive at the line up area
1:00 PM           New Berlin July 4th Parade begins (Parade ends at National and Al Stingler Parkway) - LVW is #84 in this parade.
3:00 PM           Load and travel to Hales Corners Parade Line Up (Near Forest Home and Grange Ave)
3:30 PM           Arrive at Hales Corners Parade Line Up
4:00 PM           Hales Corners July 4th Parade begins (Parade ends near Forest Home and Kelm Rd) - LVW is #25 in this parade
6:00 PM           Return to Wisconsin Lutheran HS to shower and change and Eat Supper
7:00 PM       Load and drop at Hart Park (7201 W State St, Wauwatosa, WI 53213) for free time until after fireworks  - LVW members can bring SPENDING MONEY for the park food and vendors
9:15 PM           Fireworks in Wauwatosa (Hart Park)
10:15 PM         Load and Return to Wisconsin Lutheran HS
11:00 PM         Devotion

Wednesday, July 5
Rehearsal Day

7:30 AM  Wake up, shower, eat
8:30 AM  Rehearsal
11:30 AM  Lunch at WLHS
12:30 PM  Load bus and depart for KML
1:15 PM  Arrive KML, unload trucks, rehearsal
5:00 PM  Supper at KML
6:00 PM  Rehearsal at KML
9:00 PM  Load trucks, bus and return to WLHS
10:00 PM  Unload/move in for evening
10:30 PM  Devotion

Thursday, July 6 - Saturday, July 8
Traverse City, Junior Royale Parade, FREE TIME, Cherry Royale Parade

Host
 
Trinity Lutheran Church
1003 South Maple
Traverse City, MI 49684
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Emergency Phone Numbers
Joel Ungemach Mobile Phone - 920-973-3240
Trinity Lutheran Church and School: 231-946-2720
 
Thursday, July 6

Travel Day – Milwaukee to Traverse City, MI (420 Miles)
Move in to Trinity, Junior Royale Parade

5:30 AM          Wake Up/shower/eat/Pack and Load
6:15 AM          Load Buses
7:00 AM          Depart for TC
TBD – Rest stops along the way (Lunch possibly at Michigan Welcome Center).  LVW will provide lunch en route
4:00 PM           Arrive Trinity Lutheran School/unload/move in
4:45 PM           Eat Supper
5:30 PM           Change into Half Uniform, load buses/truck
6:15 PM           Depart for line up
6:30 PM           Touchstone Energy Junior Royale Parade Begins
9:00 PM           Return to Trinity, change out of uniform
10:00 PM         Snack
10:30 PM         Devotion
11:00 PM         Lights out

Friday, July 7

Rehearsal day
Sleeping Bear Dunes, Cherry Festival Grounds, Downtown Traverse City

7:30 AM          Wake up, shower, eat 
8:30 AM          Rehearsal
11:30 AM        Lunch 
12:30 PM         Depart for Sleeping Bear Dunes
1:15  PM          Arrive Dunes
3:15 PM           Depart for Cherry Festival
4:00 PM           Arrive Cherry Festival
5:00 PM           SUPPER IS ON YOUR OWN.  LVW members must bring money for supper, souvenirs, shopping
10:00 PM         Return to Trinity
11:15 PM         Devotion
11:45 PM         Lights out

Saturday, July 8

DTE Energy Cherry Royale Parade
Travel Home 

7:30 AM          Wake Up, Shower, eat, dress
9:00 AM          Change into uniform
9:30 AM          School pictures
11:00 AM          Depart for Line up
11:15 AM        DTE Energy Cherry Royale Parade Begins
1:30 PM           Return to Trinity
1:30 PM           Change out of uniform, eat lunch, shower, load, clean facilities
2:30 PM           Depart for Holland, MI
5:30 PM           Supper in Holland
6:30 PM           Depart for home - Change watches BACK one hour when you get to Chicago
9:00 PM           Arrive Shoreland LHS
9:45 PM           Arrive Wisconsin LHS
10:30 PM         Arrive KML
12:30 AM        Arrive FVL (MLHS departs for home from FVL)