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Band Update 8/31/2020

8/31/2020

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I have a few things to remind you of as we begin our second week of school. Practices this week are:

8/31 -8th mod-4:00pm
9/1 -8th mod
9/2 -8th mod
9/3 -8th mod-4:00pm
9/4 -no school, no rehearsal

Next week's practices and performances
9/7-no school, no rehearsal
9/8 -8th mod-4:00pm
9/9 -8th mod
9/10 -8th mod-4:00pm
9/11 -8th mod and football game vs. St. Vincent St. Mary (details TBA)

8th mod is 1:33-2:19pm.

Tomorrow night 9/1/2020 is our next booster meeting. This meeting will be virtual. You may join with the link below. We will begin at 7:00pm.

meet.google.com/wup-geke-igp

I have also been informed that Senior Night will be 9/11/2020 at our first game vs. St. Vincent St. Mary. Details TBA once I have more information to share.

Please see the July band booster meeting minutes that are attached. There was no August meeting.

Please email me with any questions at:
kris.bleininger@lepapps.org

Thanks!
Mr.B
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Good news and schedule additions

8/22/2020

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I’m happy to inform you that we are planning to showcase our band and our seniors on Saturday, September 19  in the stadium at 7:00pm.

This was the original date of Music In Motion. Even though this performance will be after the 1st game, I thought it was important to honor our senior class and allow for parents, family, and friends to see the band perform at our own event...especially in light of limited ticket availability for the football games. I expect to have information about that in the coming days.

The plan will be to sit in the home stands and we’ll have an informal performance similar to our band preview that we weren’t able to have. Our senior class will be introduced and I see the evening going from 7-8:15pm or so. 

No ticket sales. Just a fun evening to showcase our kids. More details will follow...but I wanted to allow for this to get on everyone’s calendar.

Additional football game dates:

Our regular season home games are 9/11 and 10/2.

Playoff game on 10/9. If this is a home game, we will perform. Away, we will not. Pending outcome of the first playoff game, then the same scenario would be in place for 10/16.

I have also been informed that there will possibly be home games on 10/23, 10/30, and 11/6. 

So in short, please keep all of these dates free for possible performances. Even though much of this is up in the air, I’m excited for our kids and these performance opportunities. Please try to stay positive during this time and email me with any questions as always!

kris.bleininger@lepapps.org
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Revised Football Schedule and more

8/13/2020

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Next week's practices are on Monday and Tuesday from 3-5pm. Uniform fittings for Juniors and Seniors will be Monday between 12-5pm. Sophomores and Freshmen will be fit on Tuesday between 12-5pm. Students have signed up for a time slot on their day.

Picture Day is Wednesday at 3pm. Students should arrive in uniform. We will be taking a full band picture and section pictures. Once your student is finished with their section picture they are free to leave.

Below is a revised football schedule for 2020. Our district administration has determined that the band will be traveling to away games PENDING THE APPROVAL OF THE HOST SITE. So, this is still very much tentative until further notice.

Please note:

Week 1 vs. Dover is a Thursday night.

Senior Night will be October 2 vs. Wooster
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Uniform Fitting and Band Picture Update

8/12/2020

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Seniors and Juniors will be fit on Monday 8/17 between noon-5pm. 

Sophomores, Freshman, and Eighth grade marchers will be fit on Tuesday 8/18 between noon-5pm.

Band parents will help fit students (4 at a time) in 15 minute time slots, which the students signed up for today.

Please wear athletic shorts and t-shirts. No raincoats will be distributed at this time and no uniform fees will be collected at this time.

Next week’s practices are Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday from 3-5pm. Students who are signed up for a fitting time slot during practice will come in to get fit and return to practice when finished.

*Color guard members can disregard the fitting information above.*

Pictures will be on Wednesday 8/19 at 3:00pm in the HS gym. We will start with full band and move to section pictures. Individual pictures will not be taken at this time. Students wanting an individual will be scheduled at Rick Black Photography at a later date.

Students and parent helpers will be wearing masks for both the fittings and the pictures. Expect pictures to finish between 4-4:30pm.

We do need parent volunteers to help with fittings. If you are interested and available, please email Emily Severns, Band Booster President at:
louisvillebandboosterpresident@gmail.com

Thank you for your patience and understanding!
Mr. Bleininger
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July 13 Update

7/13/2020

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Hello everyone! 

I hope this message finds everyone safe and ready to begin our season. There are a few reminders and changes that I would like to make everyone aware of.

Our band booster meeting scheduled for Monday July 20 will be held virtually. The meeting will be conducted via Google Meet, beginning at 7:00pm. The link to join is below.

meet.google.com/gdj-kurs-gqa

Also, due to an estimated 3-4 week turnover for uniform cleaning, we will be postponing our uniform fitting nights. They will no longer be held on July 21-23. We are hoping to hold the fittings the week of August 17th. More info will be sent out about this once things are finalized. 

The above also affects our band picture day. Band pictures will no longer be held on Aug. 5th. Pictures will be scheduled after fittings.

Make sure that your student reads and follows the guidelines that were previously sent out. Please read through them again prior to our first practice on Monday. Make sure that you have a flip folder and lyre for your instrument. These are available at any local music store.

Be sure you are signed up for the band REMIND. This is the primary method of communication in case of last minute changes or cancellations to practice. 

Band camp will be held at school this year July 27-31. Schedule below:
8:00-11:30am-rehearsal (home for lunch)
1:00-3:00pm-rehearsal (home for rest/dinner etc.)
6:00-8:30pm-rehearsal

Lastly, please know that you will be informed of any schedule changes we may have as soon as possible...directly from me. I realize there are many rumors circulating about school, football season, band competitions etc. I will inform you of changes when and if they are made:)

Thanks!
Mr. Bleininger

kris.bleininger@lepapps.org
330-875-7493 office
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July 7 Update

7/7/2020

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I hope this message finds everyone safe and sound. I trust that you have had fun this summer and enjoyed the 4th of July weekend:)

I also hope that you are looking forward to the beginning of band on Monday July 20. Color guard will be starting one week earlier on Monday July 13. We look forward to seeing you all and can't wait to once again hear you play your instruments...it's been awhile! Our fingers are crossed in hopes that we can start as planned. Musically, make sure you are ready. Our expectation is that you come to band knowing how to play the music you were given at the beginning of June.

Below are some very important guidelines that must be followed as we begin our season. Please be sure to read through these thoroughly so that you understand what is expected in order to keep each other safe. 

Take care and see you soon!
​Mr. B
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Unfortunate news

5/15/2020

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Please see the letter below from Mr. Portzer. We are sad to see him go and we will miss him dearly. Please know that Mrs. Markiewicz and I will be doing everything possible to make our band program run as normal as possible, in spite of now having just two band directors...for the first time in 42 years. We've been fortunate to have three band directors since 1978. 

Please reach out to Mr. Portzer and wish him well. He's an amazing educator and we wish him all the best and look forward to his continued friendship.

Mr. Bleininger
Hello Louisville Band Family,


I hope you all are doing well during this crazy time. Today I received the unfortunate news that due to the levy’s failure my position is being eliminated and I will be leaving this district I’ve come to love. It is hard to find the right words to express what this last year has meant to me. I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to get to know each and every one of you. Working with you all has been the highlight of my time as a band director. I’m incredibly proud of all the work we have done and I can’t wait to see where the future takes you. Thank you for welcoming me into this community. Lastly, it is impossible to truly say how grateful I am to have gotten the chance to work with Mr. Bleininger and Mrs. Markiewicz. I could not imagine better people to call colleagues or friends. They are some of the best educators and people I know. This virus has turned the world upside down but I know we will make it through stronger and more resilient than ever. This isn’t a goodbye, just see you later. 


-Mr. Portzer
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Band Update 4/20/2020

4/20/2020

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3/30/2020

3/30/2020

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We hope that everyone is well...safe, healthy, and following the guidelines that have been set to the best of your abilities. Doing so will go a long way in seeing each other again as soon as possible...and that's what we want because we miss seeing your smiles and hearing the music that we make together everyday!

I encourage you to continue to do your VERY BEST work as our e-school learning begins today. You know that we expect nothing less than 100% effort in all of your classes. Please be patient with your teachers and the technology...there are bound to be some hiccups and this is a new way of instruction for us and a new way of learning for you.

Please know that I am available via email for any questions that you may have...or if you just want to say hi:) I've received a few nice emails and some videos that have truly brightened my day. As always, I'll respond as soon as possible.

If you are an underclassmen, send a text, an email, or call a senior in the next few days. This is not how they envisioned the end of their time at LHS and a little encouragement and a kind word goes a long way. They're a resilient bunch, but we can all be here for each other, no matter what.

Keep in mind that your present situation is NOT your final destination. The best is yet to come!!!

Take care of yourselves and each other:)
Mr. Bleininger
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Checking in...

3/17/2020

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Just wanted to take a moment and let everyone know that I'm thinking about you. I hope that everyone is safe and healthy. I think we'd agree that all of this seems a bit surreal. As you are home with your families, take the time to reflect on what a great year we have had so far! Think all the way back to July when marching band started and count all the great moments and memories we have shared together all the way up until the last few days. I feel so grateful that we were able to get our Disney trip in before all of this craziness started. 
Seniors, I realize this isn't how you envisioned the end of your final year at LHS. Fingers are crossed that we get back to school to enjoy most of the remaining events that are scheduled, many of which are in celebration of you:) Regardless of what happens the next few weeks, please know that I understand and appreciate the hard work and dedication that you have given to our band program and to our outstanding Louisville City School District. I am certainly proud of you and your many accomplishments!
In the coming days I encourage all of you to enjoy your time with your family members. Use this unexpected time to start a new hobby, read a new book, start an exercise program, and practice your instrument:) Anyways, know that your band directors value and care about you and we hope to see each of you sooner rather than later. Stay positive and safe everyone...
Mr. Bleininger
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