​​I want to first congratulate everyone for a job well done during this first week of camp!  Thanks to Shari Graham and Tammy Fick and our army of volunteer support staff for making sure the kids were fed, to Clay and Johanna Funk and our uniform crew for helping them look awesome, to those with the band on the parade routes, and to Dan Fick and Bryan Thede who prepared the truck, and made sure that we have everything in place for our first two performances. Also thanks to Joel Ungemach and Tammy Fick for their work with the volunteers and preparing bins and supplies for the beginning of our season!  Without our support staff, our members would not be able to accomplish the things they do.  

Thanks also to our director staff for their attention to detail and providing our kids with excellent instruction!  In just a few short days, they steadily brought the band from a collection of inexperienced students from many schools to the entertaining group we know as Lutheran Vanguard of Wisconsin!  The transformation is truly remarkable, and will continue throughout the season in a forward direction.

Last, but certainly not least, thanks go to the members of LVW!  The members have taken on this new reality of doing parades with an enthusiasm and a desire to be the absolute best that we can be.  And that will be AWESOME by the end of the summer!  We always knew that LVW was a "Crowd Favorite" on the parade route, and this year we hope to be even more so. 

IMPORTANT - parents MUST go to the information for ordering tickets for the Whitewater show on Saturday, June 23.  Even if you are personally not attending, you will need to order and pay for your LVW member's ticket(s).

CAMP #2 INFORMATION
Rehearsal will begin on Thursday at 10:00 AM, and will take place at St. Peter Lutheran School N2740 N French Rd, Appleton, WI 54913.  Times for each day this week are very similar to what they were last week for the first week of camp.  The week will conclude following the Chilton Father's Day Parade on Sunday afternoon.

TRANSPORTATION TO St. Peter on Thursday, June 14
Students from KML, SLHS and WLHS will be riding a bus that is yet TBD.  We are having difficulty scheduling a driver for the SLHS Bus.  We are looking into chartering a bus, or possibly using one of KML's buses.  So our plan will be to run a bus from WISCO to the Allenton Park and Ride and then to Appleton.  This will require the SLHS students to get to WISCO on Thursday morning for departure.  The travel times and pick up points are different from last week. 

7:20 AM - Arrive Wisconsin Lutheran HS 330 Glenview Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53213
7:30 AM - Depart WISCO
8:00 AM - Arrive Allenton Park and Ride, 6689-6699 County Road W, Allenton, WI 53002
8:10 AM - Depart Allenton Park and Ride
9:45 AM - Arrive St. Peter Lutheran Church and School, N2740 N French Rd, Appleton, WI 54913

All meals will be provided by LVW.  We will be staying at host homes on Thursday, June 14, and at St. Peter on Friday and Saturday night.  Students should remember to pack everything needed for four days of camp.  The packing list for this past week will be a good reference for this week as well, with the main difference being we have one parade instead of two.

Worship Service
LVW will be attending worship at St. Peter on Thursday night.  This will be an outdoor service, and dress for the night will be casual.  It will be a good idea to bring a "clean shirt and pair of shorts" for the worship, rather than your regular practice clothing.  The worship service will begin at 6:30 PM.

Don't forget to bring the following as well:

• Sunscreen
• Hat and Sunglasses
• Large water jug

SPECIAL ACTIVITY INFO
On Friday, June 15  We will be going to Erb Park in Appleton for some swimming and relaxation!  They have a swimming park with water slides, as well as a very nice concession area!  LVW will pick up the cost for the students, but students may bring their own money for concessions.  Obviously students should pack a swimming suit.  If the weather is not adequate for swimming on Friday night (rain or whatever) we would then go on Saturday.

Students should also make sure to take care of themselves before returning to camp.  They were instructed to drink plenty of water so they can be fully hydrated.  We saw some very hot and humid weather this first week, and next week could bring more of the same.  Students should also remember especially to bring sunscreen (at least SPF 30), sunglasses, and hats as we will be spending the majority of our time outside.

LVW's next parade is Sunday, JUNE 17
The Chilton Father's Day Parade is Sunday!  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.  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 (This is from previous years - sorry for the "low tech" look to the scanned map - it is still the same route!)

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 St. Peter Lutheran Church and School (Lamers) following the parade by approximately 2:00 - 2:15.  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 SHORELAND 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.

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. DON’T FORGET THE NOTE AT HOME, because there are NO EXCEPTIONS!

Lutheran Vanguard of Wisconsin will be ordering group tickets for The Whitewater Classic DCI show to be held on Saturday, June 23 at Perkins Stadium in Whitewater! The band will attend the show as a group, as they will be together for that weekend's parade in Lake Mills. We want to make more tickets available for others to attend.

This show will include the Colt Cadets, Pioneer, Colts, Blue Stars, Cavaliers, Boston Crusaders, and the Madison Scouts.

Follow the link to THIS FORM (Form now closed to new orders) to indicate how many tickets you would like to order for The Whitewater Classic.  You can also click the button below.

To sit with the LVW group, you MUST complete this form by Thursday, June 14 no later than 6:00 PM! After that time we will not be able to add tickets at our group rate. You will be on your own to order tickets after that time.

It is assumed that all current LVW members will attend. There is a section in the form to indicate the LVW Member tickets. Staff members, directors, volunteers, LVW Alumni, LVW Guests/Relatives, Banner/Detail members, and everyone else should be included in the ADDITIONAL tickets section to order your tickets.

The tickets for current LVW members and all others (including Banner/Detail members if they attend) will be $12.50. Tickets for this event range from $20 - 40, so the $12.50 group rate is a very good savings!

We will collect money ($12.50 LVW ticket fee) from the LVW members during the next two weeks. They can bring the money next week to rehearsal if they so choose. If you would like to pay for additional family tickets ahead of time, you may also send that with your LVW member.

LVW will have the tickets for the show in our possession. When we get closer to the event, you will be updated with information about where and when you can pick up your tickets. Most likely they will be distributed outside the stadium gate in the pavillion about an hour before show time. You may pay for the tickets on the day of the event when you pick up your tickets if you have not paid ahead of time.

If paying by check, please make payable to "Lutheran Vanguard of Wisconsin" and indicate "DCI Show" on the memo line. Checks can be mailed to James Neujahr, 5300 N Meade Street, Appleton, WI 54913.

If you have questions contact James Neujahr at jneujahr@fvlhs.org.

For more details about the show you can visit the DCI Website at https://www.dci.org/events/the-whitewater-classic

                                                                        This form is now closed to new orders.

First of all, we would like to thank all of the students, staff, parents, and friends of Vanguard who support this wonderful ensemble. Over the course of its 40-year history, LVW has been blessed beyond measure as they continue to carry out their mission to "let our light shine".

In 2010, Lutheran Vanguard of Wisconsin began to march in field show performances while maintaining its reputation and tradition of stellar street performances in parades. God blessed LVW with 8 wonderful seasons of being able to witness through field performances to thousands of people throughout the Midwest.

In preparation for the 2018 summer season, the LVW instructional staff and the LVW Board of Directors had to make some difficult decisions regarding the immediate future of the ensemble. Because the LVW staff and members hail from a very large portion of Eastern Wisconsin - from Kenosha and the greater Milwaukee area, and from Manitowoc to the Fox Cities - the time demands on members, family, and other commitments proved to be too challenging to continue to perform field shows.  In the best interest of all students, staff, and beloved support base, the decision has been made to suspend the field show and move forward with a somewhat shortened season of parade performances only. This decision will allow LVW to continue to provide the highest quality of Christian education, fellowship, and outreach as the band remains one the Midwest's premier summer marching ensembles.
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Please keep LVW in your prayers in this time of transition. We extend our sincerest thanks to every person who supports this special ensemble!
 

​Hello LVW parents & friends:

We have a very exciting season approaching for Lutheran Vanguard of Wisconsin!

What a wonderful blessing it is to have LVW available for our students! In order to keep costs low and to provide assistance to the staff we are asking parents and friends of LVW to help with a number of events. Please look at the site below, consider how you can help, and then sign up on the site!

​Our Volunteer Coordinator has updated the sign up to include the remainder of the season.  MANY spots are still open, including spots for the first week of the season.

We always have enjoyed a great amount of support each summer. We are very thankful for that! Now we are asking if you would please join us in supporting these events. We are using SignUp.com (the leading online SignUp and reminder tool) to organize our season volunteers. Here's how it works in 3 easy steps:

1. Click this link to see our SignUps on SignUp.com: http://signup.com/go/UMngyis or click the BUTTON below.
2. Review the SignUps listed and choose the one(s) you like.
3. Sign up! It's Easy - you will NOT need to register an account or keep a password on SignUp.com.

Note: SignUp.com does not share your email address with anyone. 

Thank you so much for considering this request! May the Lord richly bless the remainder of your school year. See you this summer on the parade route or at the field!

UPDATED INFORMATION:
Most of the information contained in the original post is still applicable to our revised schedule.  Please note that Camp #1 begins at 2:00 on Wednesday, June 6, and not Monday, June 4 as previously noted.  A bag supper is not needed for this first day of camp.  Also, dot books are no longer needed.

​ORIGINAL POST:
​The LVW 2018 summer season gets underway in a little more than two weeks!  We are extremely excited about the beginning of the first summer Camp and all that it brings - complete staff and membership together for the first time, lots of great focused rehearsal time, marked improvement every day, lasting friendships beginning to form, and the bonding of the LVW family into a Christian family that is so much larger than a marching band!  LVW will once again be marching in parades and shows 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!

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.

If you are Facebook, and would like to join our group page, ask to join LVW 2018.  

Volunteering for LVW - A Great Opportunity to Let Your Light Shine!
We are again be using "SignUp.com" to indicate when, where, and how you would like to assist.  For more information about Volunteering, go to our VOLUNTEER INFO.  MANY spots are still open!  We are especially in need of helpers for the kitchen during Camp #1 week, and lots of other tasks throughout the summer.

Updated June and July Calendar
A Google Calendar for LVW 2018 events has been posted to our "Schedule" page.  You can click on individual events for more detailed information, including times, locations, and maps!

Important Band Camp Information:
Dates: Monday, June 4 – Saturday, June 9 
Beginning time: 2:00 PM on Monday (arrive by 1:30) 
Place: All camp activities will take place at FVL in Appleton, with parades in Brillion (Friday), and Appleton (Saturday).

Housing during Camp #1
Links to the Housing/Hosting forms are on the homepage. Please do so ASAP.  We need to make sure that all families are accounted for as to housing or hosting students.  We would like all members to fill out these forms by Wednesday, May 16.  More information and instructions are on the forms, but please make sure you use the correct forms.  There is one for FVL Students (for hosting students) and a different form for non-FVL students (for housing information).
 
LVW Staff and Members should bring a bag supper for Monday, June 4. All other meals along with all beverages will be provided during camp. Please bring something healthy, such as a sandwich, fresh fruit/vegetables in addition to chips/dessert items. LVW will provide beverages for the meal.

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.

Forms and payments:
Remember that the Code of Conduct form and all payments must be turned in by the start of band camp. The Conduct form is available on the bands’ website on the "Join" page. If you are not sure of your balance for fees please check with Krista Davis in the FVL Business Office at kdavis@fvlhs.org.


Camp schedule:
Wednesday,June 6 - 2:00 PM until 9:00 PM
Thursday,June 7 - 8:30 AM until 9:00 PM
Friday,June 8 - 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Brillion Electric Parade 9:00 PM

Saturday, June 9 - 8:30  - 11:00 AM
Appleton Flag Day Parade 2:00 PM - LVW is #88 out of approximately 105 units in the parade.  

LVW members will be dismissed from FVL following the parade.  We will be changing out of uniform and making sure the school is clean and in order before departure.  The expected time of departure will be approximately 5:00 - 5:30 PM on Saturday, June 9.

First Performances of the Year: 
Our first performance of the year will be on Friday, June 8, when LVW will travel to Brillion to participate in the Brillion Electric Parade. The parade will begin at 9:00 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.

Our next performance of the 2018 season is Saturday, June 9, in the 68th 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. There will be a reviewing stand where many, MANY LVW parents and fans like to congregate. The stand is in the block just before the end of the parade at 321 E College Avenue. Much more information can be found at APPLETON FLAG DAY PARADE.  The following link will also take you to a map of the Appleton Parade Route.  A complete Parade Line Up is also available by clicking the link.

WFRV TV 5 will videotape 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).

What to bring with you to band camp:
LVW members should pack clothing for six days of rehearsal and performance.  Please remember your personal uniform items, which include the black shoes/socks, gloves, and t-shirts.  PLEASE NOTE – gloves and the special Uniform Undershirt will be handed out at Camp. Members from previous years should also bring their short sleeved black “A4” shirts that we have used for the past several years.  There is a more detailed packing list for band camp following so you can make sure you have all of the necessary items.

We will be placing an order for the black shoes for the wind and percussion members on Wednesday of camp week.  If you do not have shoes yet, or need to order new ones if your older shoes need to be replaced, you will be fitted for shoes on Monday of band camp.  New shoes this year will be approximately $40.

We will be staying in host homes on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday night, and at FVL on Friday  night.  All members should bring a sleeping bag/pillow/air mattress and personal items (deodorant/towel/soap/shampoo/etc). These will be needed on Friday night when we stay at FVL.  Some members will also need these items for staying at host homes on Tuesday through Thursday.

1. Instrument and/or other necessary equipment
2. All music and warm-ups—memorized!
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. A one gallon (or other large size) water jug LABLED WITH YOUR NAME
6. Reeds, valve oil, slide grease, cork grease, etc.
7. A spiral-bound dot book (notebook – 3x5 or 4x6 size) with shoestring for writing drill coordinates and a pen or pencil
8. Tennis shoes for use indoors—the shoes used outside may not be allowed on the gym floors if they are too dirty.
9. 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.)
10. Your black marching shoes (some members will be receiving these at Band Camp)
11. BLACK SOCKS for all members, including guard
12. Black Spandex or Bike shorts for under your uniform
13. 2 BLACK T-SHIRTS (A4) – These will be given to you at band camp if you have not received one already. They will be $7.50 each. You may pay for them at camp, or the cost will be added to your next statement. Please do not buy t-shirts on your own. We are buying these from a supplier so they are all the same.  Many members will be able to use these shirts from previous years.
14.  SPECIAL NOTE – because our new uniforms will need a different undershirt, LVW will be placing an order.  Nobody has these yet.  They will become your personal property, and the price will be determined.  They will likely be in the $20-30 range.
15. Anything else that you will need for your marching instrument, equipment, uniform, and performance
16. LOTS OF ENTHUSIASM AND A STRONG DESIRE TO LEARN!!

Color guard members are to make sure that you have all of the needed uniform items, which include black socks, black spandex shorts and black T-shirts (which you will pick up at camp), and your black shoes.  Other parts of the uniform 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 our 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 $3.00 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!

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!

Emergency phone numbers for camp:
FVL - 920-739-4441 
Mr. Neujahr mobile phone - 920-740-3924 

Help needed with uniforms during camp – ESPECIALLY MONDAY, TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY!:
We are looking for a few parents to help with uniform tasks during the week of camp. No real skill is necessary for fitting uniforms – only a willingness to help LVW members look their best!  Clay and Johanna Funk have again volunteered as our Uniform Coordinators.  You may contact them at appletonfunks@aol.com if you are able to help or have questions.

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!