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LVW 2019 Season

3/3/2019

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To families and friends of Lutheran Vanguard,

Due to recent events and after much discussion, it is with a heavy heart that I announce the LVW 2019 season will be suspended effective immediately.

While there are a number of points that led to this decision, the key factors include:

1) Absence of Executive Director - when I took over as Director of Operations I had a flexible position which I lost in September and could not land a comparable job until now, in Madison.
Due to family, school, and other personal obligations, no LVW member school directors are able to fulfill the Executive Director duties this summer, nor were we able to piece together a few who could share duties. Without an Executive Director who can provide full-time leadership for the substantial duties required to positively influence nearly all aspects of the band, we cannot promise a successful season.

2) With an instructional staff situation similar to last summer, there are certain weeks/weekends where some instructional areas remain unfilled.

Refunds will be issued in the near future. There may be a small withholding due to food and travel expenses already incurred in January and February.

I and the other staff want to extend a huge "Thank You" to Mr. Neujahr for the work he has done behind the scenes to keep things going for many years. He has done more than anyone would ever have expected, and LVW's longevity can only be attributed to his sacrifices and effort. We ask the Lord's blessing on the next chapter in his life!


Last summer, LVW pulled it together; this year the situation is much different. The future of Lutheran Vanguard beyond the 2019 season will need to be evaluated. The member school directors and board of directors will consider what options exist to keep the band a sustainable entity to serve our members and glorify our Lord. God has blessed LVW with over 40 years of musical fellowship and performance ministry, and for that we are most thankful! We have all benefited from our association with LVW, and thank God for those blessings, memories, and opportunities that He has provided.

In Christ,
Brian Braatz
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LVW Board of Directors

LVW Member Directors
James Neujahr
Quinten Petersen
Joel Ungemach
James Groth
Dan Hubert
4 Comments
Ken and Janella Schuch
3/3/2019 08:42:32 pm

We're so sorry to hear of this. I (Ken) marched in The Sound of Sun Prairie in the 80's and also had a son march 2010-2013. Some of our fondest memories are of the two bands cheering each other on. We have the utmost respect for your organization and are sad to hear of this. Your group, students, parents, staff and fans are some of the very best. A first class bunch. Take care all and peace to you as well.. Again...we're so sorry...
Love, Ken and Janella Schuch.

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Sandy Schultz
3/3/2019 09:56:10 pm

I understand, but I’m so sad. Our 3 daughters were all iin LVW. They made lifelong friends and had experiences they will cherish forever.

Praying that God will provide away to restore this special way of witnessing God’s love to others.

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Raymond Kersten
3/4/2019 12:09:00 am

I'm really sorry to hear this news of a VERY LORD PLEASEING BAND I will really miss. I had 30 wonderful years helping with the band and 4 years being with the band as a parent helper. I still have very good friends I meet being with the band in the 90's and we still get together. It was always like one big blessed family. So SAD!!! Ray Kersten

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Elizabeth Bieberitz
3/5/2019 12:14:53 pm

This season was going to be my fifth and final season, and I'm sad I cannot partake in one more season, but God has a plan. God's will is greater than what we can ever imagine or what we can plan for ourselves. All those who have marched with LVW can agree that they've made lifelong friends and relationships and have been blessed through the years they've been involved with this amazing band (and family). We must understand that when God closes a door; he opens a window. It will be exciting to see what he has in store for Vanguard in the future years. To God be the glory!- "We are Vanguard, we turn on the Light"

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