LW Marching Arts Update

May 21-27, 2023

Congrats to our seniors and incoming freshman who are graduating this week! Best wishes to you on your new adventures ahead!

First Spirit Wear Sale!

We will be starting our first spirit wear sale this week and sales will end on June 2. Watch for an email and a Remind text when the Charms online spirit wear store opens!


We are excited to offer some of our traditional items as well as many new items this year. Some highlights of the sale include:


LWMB stainless steel tumbler (black or glitter black) with optional personalization

LWMB logo screen printed short sleeve and long sleeve shirts (black or white)

LWMB logo screen printed hoodies (black)

LWMB embroidered bucket hat

LWMB embroidered full zip hoodie (black) in mens and womens sizes

LWMB embroidered 1/4 zip (charcoal gray)

LWMB car decals

And more!!!!!


Please note, we cannot guarantee that these items will be offered again later in the year, so when the store opens this week, please make sure to order by June 2!


Most items should arrive in time to wear at the Mokena 4th of July Parade when you are cheering on the LWMB or chaperoning! Spirit wear is not just for the kids - family members are welcome and encouraged to purchase items as well to show your LWMB pride!

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This is a prototype of the tumbler in black glitter (plain black also available). Please note - the red and blue in the logo will be all one color and it will say Lincoln-Way Marching Band under the logo. Optional personalization will be on the opposite side from the logo.

Color Guard - Looking for new members!

Do you know someone who loves to perform and/or dance? Do you know someone who wants to get involved in high school, but is not sure what to join?


Please share with any 8th graders or current high schoolers that the Lincoln-Way Marching Band is in need of approximately 20 more color guard members for the 2023 season. The color guard is an integral part to the success of our shows! The artistry, color and beautiful work they do is so important to our success!


Prospective color guard members do not need any prior experience. Please encourage anyone you know to attend one or more of the remaining Color Guard Spring Training Events listed below.



Wednesday, May 24:

Color Guard Spring Training - 5-8pm at LW EAST

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This week in the LW Marching Arts:

Sunday, May 21

Percussion Pre-Season Camp - 1-5pm at LW CENTRAL


Today is the deadline for late orders for the required uniform pieces. Please order in Charms.


Congrats to our incoming freshman who are graduating 8th grade today!



Monday, May 22

Congrats to our incoming freshman who are graduating 8th grade today!



Tuesday, May 23

Congrats to our East seniors who are graduating today!



Wednesday, May 24

Color Guard Spring Training - 5-8pm at LW EAST


Congrats to our West seniors who are graduating today!



Thursday, May 25

Congrats to our Central seniors who are graduating today!



Friday, May 26



Saturday, May 27

Need assistance with Charms? Email lwmbcharms@gmail.com for help!

LWMB Sound Crew

Do you know of a high schooler who is interested in sound production? If so, the LWMB Sound Crew might be a great fit! Please share this info with anyone who might be interested in helping out and learning about sound design and production in conjunction with the LWMB!
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One more day to order - LWMB Expenses - Must Be Purchased in the LWMB Charms Store by Sunday, May 21.

Required New Member Purchases (Woodwind, Brass, Percussion):

Summer/Parade Shirt

Marching Shoes


Color Guard Required New Member Purchases:

Summer Uniform Rental - for new and returning members

Color Guard Shoes

Color Guard Unitard

Color Guard Gloves

Flag Bag


Equipment Rental:

For all new and returning percussion, color guard, all brass players, bass clarinet and tenor sax. This fee is listed in your fixed payments in Charms.


Optional Purchases for New and Returning Members:

Replacement Travel Duffle Bag (new members receive a complimentary bag)

Black LWMB Member Shirt (new members receive a complimentary shirt)

Extra/Replacement Parade Shirt

Replacement Marching Shoes

Replacement Color Guard Shoes

Replacement Color Guard Gloves

Replacement Flag Bag

Color Guard Rifle (weapon line only)

Upcoming Deadlines and Events:

Sunday, June 4:

Percussion Pre-Season Camp - 1-5pm at LW CENTRAL


Tuesday, June 6:

Color Guard Casting - 4:00-8:30pm at LW EAST


Wednesday, June 7:

Color Guard Casting - 4:00-8:30pm at LW EAST


Thursday, June 8:

Color Guard Casting - 4:00-8:30pm at LW EAST


Tuesday, June 13:

LWMB June Camp - 4:00-8:30pm at LW WEST

LWMB Parent Meeting - 7:30 at LW WEST


Wednesday, June 14:

LWMB June Camp - 4:00-8:30pm at LW WEST


Thursday, June 15:

LWMB June Camp - 4:00-8:30pm at LW WEST


Monday, June 19:

Drum Major Camp - 9:00am-4:00pm at LW WEST


Tuesday, June 20:

COPY of Current Physical is due.

Freshman - you can turn in the copy of your required 9th grade physical.

Sophomores-Seniors - you will turn in a copy of the IHSA Sports physical.


L-W Medication Authorization Form due.

If your child takes prescription AND/OR over the counter medication (ex. Tylenol, Advil, Zyrtec, etc.), please have the physician complete this form when your child has their physical. This will allow staff and parent chaperones to distribute medications during band camp and trips we take. Listing over the counter medications on this form is very helpful and we won't have to call you if your child needs Tylenol or Advil for a headache when we are on a trip or during the long days of band camp.


Drum Major Camp - 9:00am-4:00pm at LW WEST

LWMB June Camp - 4:00-8:30pm at LW WEST


Wednesday, June 21:

Leadership Camp - 9:00am-4:00pm at LW WEST (Drum Majors and Section Leaders)

LWMB June Camp - 4:00-8:30pm at LW WEST


Thursday, June 22:

Leadership Camp - 9:00am-4:00pm at LW WEST (Drum Majors and Section Leaders)

LWMB June Camp - 4:00-8:30pm at LW WEST


Tuesday, June 27:

LWMB June Camp - 4:00-8:30pm at LW EAST


Wednesday, June 28:

LWMB June Camp - 4:00-8:30pm at LW EAST


Thursday, June 29:

LWMB June Camp - 4:00-8:30pm at LW EAST

Keep Informed Throughout the Season!

*Visit www.lincolnwaymusic.org/lwmb.html to find the answers to your questions!


*Log on to the LWMB Charms and familiarize yourself with the program. Reach out to lwmbcharms@gmail.com with questions and for Charms assistance.


*Read the weekly newsletter that will be emailed to you every Sunday.


*Sign up for Remind - Text @lwmb23 to 81010.


*Follow "Lincoln-Way Marching Band" on facebook, @lwmarchingband on Twitter and Instagram.


*Request membership in the private facebook group "LWMB Families". This group is for current LWMB families to share info and help each other out!

LW Marching Arts Parent Alliance Liaisons

Angela Brown

Parent of Grace in the percussion section.

LW West

815-791-8691

giebrown2001@yahoo.com


Crystal Christopherson

Parent of Levi and Josie in the percussion section.

LW West

(630) 452-5575

mikalandcrystal@yahoo.com


Jen Clark

Parent of Maddie who is a drum major and Emily in the trumpet section.

LW East

708-860-2434

jennyclark79@gmail.com


Lynette Delatte

Parent of Jason in the baritone section.

LW Central

708-288-0304

Codicoach@gmail.com


Laura McGivern

Parent of Hilary in the flute section.

LW Central

815-582-7848

lauramcgivern7@gmail.com


Michelle Obrecht

Parent of Caden in the trumpet section.

LW Central

708-932-3887

Michelle.obrecht@yahoo.com


Ben Salgado

Parent of Abby in the clarinet section and Abe in the baritone section.

LW East

708-951-2111

benmsalgado@gmail.com

Lincoln-Way Marching Arts Parent Alliance

Reach out to Communications Liaison, Jen Clark, with any questions you might have.

jennyclark79@gmail.com

708-860-2434