Marching Spartans Perform in Von Steuben Day Parade

Happy Friday Everyone

 

The first performance of the year for the Marching Spartans is on Saturday, Sept. 10th and it is rapidly approaching.  The Marching Band Students are doing a great job with the limited time we have.  The extremely hot weather has not helped.  They sound great and their marching technique is coming along.  We are looking forward to performing for you and the City of Chicago.  This is a great parade located on the North Side of the city.  We have always been well received and our participation is greatly appreciated.  Below you will find all the information you need to have your child prepared for the event.  Please use the music website for additional information regarding maps, driving directions, and other links related to the German Day Festivities.

 

Chicago’s General Von Steuben Parade

When:       Saturday, Sept. 10, 2011

Students will meet at Lakeview No later than 11:30a.m. – We will do a final uniform check.  Make sure your pants are the appropriate length (not too long). Pants that need to be hemmed should be tacked up with a few stitches in a couple of spots so it can be removed easily.  Press the hem if needed by covering the hem with a damp cloth and placing the iron on it for a couple seconds.  Do not use tape, glue, or staples to hem the pants.

Marching Band instrumentalist will need BLACK SHOES AND BLACK SOCKS FOR THEIR PERFORMANCES.  Socks should be at least crew length or higher.  The shoes should be comfortable casual dress shoes that they can wear for the concerts as well.  There should be no other colors visible on the shoes.  Color Guard will need plain white gym shoes. Everyone needs to wear a T-Shirt with short sleeves under their uniform coat.

11:55 a.m. – Depart by bus for the North side of Chicago.

1:00 p.m.- Arrive at assembly area and unload busses.

2:00p.m.- The Parade steps off at 2:00.  We should be done marching around 3:00.

At the conclusion of the parade we will board the busses and return to Lakeview.  If you are planning on picking up your child from this event you should follow the band to the end of the parade so you know where to find us.  Parents who are taking their children with them must sign them out with Mr. Tedeschi or one of the chaperones assigned to that  duty at the end of the route before students can be dismissed.  Parents cannot take other children home from the parade unless it has been cleared in writing prior to this event.  No child will be allowed to leave until we see you and your child together.  No child will be allowed to meet their parents at an alternate location after the performance.

4:00 – Depending on traffic we should arrive at Lakeview around 4:00.  Students should be picked up in the back of the building. If you have any questions please call @ 783-5124 or e-mail at ttedeschi@ccsd66.org.

Thank You,

Mr. Tedeschi and Mr. Ohlsen

Von Steuben Day Parade Info

The Lakeview Marching Spartans have been participating in this event for more than 20 years.  Below I have included all of the information that I have regarding the Parade.  Please understand, the timing of everything may vary slightly with the exception of our arrival time at Lakeview.  For those who wish to see your children in their first performance of the year, I have included the parade information so you will be able to enjoy the parade with your families.  If you find a spot to watch the parade along Lincoln Ave. you will be able to follow the band to the end of the parade route.  For more information about the parade and events that go along with it, go to www.germanday.com

All performances are required events for the students in the band program and are a part of their participation grade.

Students should make sure they eat something before they come to school because they will not have an opportunity to do so until we return.  I recommend that students bring a water bottle and a snack to leave on the bus for after the parade.

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to call me or Mr. Ohlsen at 783-5124.  You can also e-mail us at ttedeschi@ccsd66.org or bohlsen@ccsd66.org. 

Parade Route:

Groups will assemble on Lincoln Ave. North of Irving Park Rd.  The Parade will continue North on Lincoln Ave. to Eastwood.  Left on Eastwood.  We will proceed to Western Ave. and go East on Western to Lawrence.  The Busses will be waiting for us on Lawrence Ave.   If you are driving to this event, there are probably some parking restrictions in the area so please leave yourself plenty of time.  The best place to view the parade would be somewhere along Lincoln Ave. and then walk along with us to the end of the parade.  There is a reviewing stand on Western Ave. for the parade dignitaries and usually the Mayor. 

A map of the area and driving directions will be available on the band website @ www.ccsd66music.com