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

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

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

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

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