THE PRIDE OF LOUISVILLE - Louisville Ohio High School Band Director's Update

4/27 Band Update...important info

4/27/2021

I wanted to send out an update so that everyone is aware of our upcoming events and how things will work through the end of the school year. High school events are in red.

May 4
6th (6:30pm) and 8th (7:30pm) Spring Concerts LMS Gym (will be live-streamed as well)

May 5
HS Spring Concert (7:00pm) LHS Gym (will be live-streamed as well)
Performers do not need tickets. Senior band members will receive 4 tickets for guests. All other band members will receive 2 tickets for guests. There are 50 extra tickets available to anyone on a first come, first served basis. You must email Mr. Bleininger to request additional tickets. The same covid protocols will be in place as at the Winter Concert. Tickets will be distributed to the students on Monday, May 3. Color guard and RG Drage students should pick up their tickets in the band office.

May 7
7th Grade Spring Concert (7:00pm) LMS Gym (will be live-steamed as well)

May 8
Mattress Sale LMS Gym (note location change...the sale is at Louisville Middle School) 10:00am-5:00pm
Student referrals are important and the students receive gift cards for every bed sold in addition to the $ raised for the program!

May 10
Band Booster meeting (7:00pm)
(in person vs. virtual TBA)

May 12
Band Banquet (7:00pm) Louisville Stadium...details and reservation form will follow in a separate email.
In case of rain...same date and time in the LHS gym

May 15
Band Prom (4:00-7:30pm) @ Sluggers and Putters. Tickets for this are available through Friday 4/30. Forms are in the band room and should be turned in with payment to Ayden Smith.

May 20
Graduation (7:00pm) Louisville Stadium

May 31
Memorial Day Service (10:00am) near the Fire Station
This is for select students only.

July 5
First day for color guard members

July 12
First day for all members

July 25-30
Band Camp

Please click below for full schedule for next year and other band info:
http://www.theprideoflouisville.com/schedule.html

Be on the lookout for a summer mailing with all things band-related including medical forms etc. in early June.

Thanks and have an amazing end of the school year!
Mr. Bleininger

Winter Concert Info

2/24/2021

Louisville High School Band Winter Concert
Saturday February 27, 2021
2:00pm H.S. Gym (doors at 1:30pm)

We are pleased to present both the Concert and Symphonic bands for this performance! A few details are included below.

Each concert and symphonic band member will receive 2 tickets for admittance. Senior members will receive 4 tickets for admittance. Tickets should be used for guests…concert and symphonic band members do not need a ticket because they are performing. Tickets are FREE, but will be required for entry to the concert.

Tickets have “STUDENT” printed on them, but they can be used for anyone who is attending the performance. You may also disregard the number on the ticket.

You may be seated on either side of the gym. Do not sit where there is an “X” marked. Seats marked with an “X” are off limits.

Remember to remain socially distanced from members outside of your family, and please exit the building at the conclusion of the concert. You must wear a facial covering at all times.

The concert will be live streamed on YouTube. The link to join is below!

https://youtu.be/JHUmCLct_nE

January 15, 2021 LHS Band update

1/15/2021

Hello everyone!

I hope that you have all had a good start to the new year. I'm looking forward to 2021 with a renewed spirit and a purposeful vision for our band students and our band program!

For planning purposes I would like to share one date change and some additional dates at this time.

Our upcoming winter concert in February will now be held on Saturday, February 27th at 2:00pm in the HS gym. I feel that it is important to allow for as many audience members to attend our concert, and the gymnasium is the only space that allows for each of our students to have at least 2 attendees. Tickets are free and will be distributed to each band member prior to the concert. Tickets will be required for admittance. I will send out COVID related guidelines at a later time.

Doors will open at 1:30pm. Band members will also report to the band/choir rooms at 1:30pm for warmup.

Band member dress code:
Gentlemen-dress pants, dress shirt and tie, dark socks, dress shoes
Ladies- dress or a skirt or dress pants with blouse, dress shoes

The concert should last approximately 45 minutes.

Additional dates for the summer/fall of 2021...
The football playoffs have been expanded by one week, so the regular season begins one week earlier. We will be starting full band (all members) for marching band on July 12. The color guard will begin on July 5.
Band camp will be at Bethany College, WV from July 25-30.
First football game will be August 20.

Lastly, the LHS Band Booster elections will be occur in a few months. Many officer positions need filled! Parents, please consider stepping up to help fill these roles. Our band boosters are incredibly important to the success of our program and to continue to support our band students in grades 6-12.

Also, please do your best to support any and all upcoming fundraising opportunities. With the cancellation of last year's band festival and mattress sale along with this year's Music in Motion competition and Craft Show, we have lost an incredible amount of income. As you know, all of the money earned goes to support our kids and allows us to provide the best possible music education and experiences to our students. Thank you in advance for helping us continue to do just that!

Booster meeting (1/5) cancellation and update

1/5/2021

Hello and happy 2021!

The LHS Band Booster meeting scheduled for this evening (1/5) is cancelled. There has been very limited financial activity and I have included an updated calendar for the remainder of the year. Please understand that times/dates/venues/formats for events may be altered as a result of school and COVID status at the time.

The next LHS Band Booster meeting is scheduled for Tuesday February 2 at 7pm. This meeting may be held face to face, or virtually...we'll wait and see.

Feb 25                         7:00pm Winter Concert
April 10                       afternoon/evening Band Festival
May 5                          7:00pm Spring Concert
May 12                        6:30pm Band Banquet
May 20                        TBA Graduation

(We are still planning on hosting Band Prom in the Spring at some point. The time, date, and venue will be announced at a later date.)

Green Game Itinerary

11/1/2020

Please see below for this Friday's schedule.

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Jackson Game itinerary

10/24/2020

See below for this week's itinerary!

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Alliance Game Itinerary 10/23/2020

10/20/2020

See below for this Friday's itinerary.

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Playoff Game!

10/1/2020

Louisville has drawn the #12 seed and will host a playoff game on Friday October 9th at 7:00pm vs. Notre Dame Cathedral.

Updated schedule:
10/9 Playoff game vs. Notre Dame Cathedral
10/16 Possible playoff game vs. Aurora (AWAY) The band will not perform at this game.
10/23 Home game vs. TBA
10/30 Home game vs. TBA
11/6 Home game vs. TBA

Please update your calendars!

Wooster Game Itinerary 10/2

9/28/2020

Please see the link below for Friday's itinerary.

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Band Showcase 9/19/2020

9/14/2020

Louisville High School Marching Band Showcase
Saturday, September 19, 2020
7:00pm Louisville Stadium

Students will report to the HS band room in full uniform at 6:00pm. Equipment and other gear will be loaded at this time.

We will depart for the stadium as a group at 6:30pm. The show will begin at 7:00pm.

We will perform until approximately 7:45pm and at that time you will be dismissed from the stadium. If you would like pictures with family and friends inside the stadium and/or on the field, we will reserve approximately 30 minutes to do so once the performance ends.

There is no need for a ticket and this is a free event.

Spectators must conduct a symptom check before coming to Louisville Stadium and should not attend if experiencing any symptoms of COVID-19.

Spectators may not sit in seats that are marked with caution tape. Spectators must wear a facial covering at all times. If you are planning on taking a few pictures, please wear your facial covering until just before the picture is taken.

Once finished for the night, please exit the stadium. The band room will be available for students who need access after the performance.

Thank you for following these guidelines, and we hope to see you on Saturday!