WELCOME TO THE 2023-2024 SCHOOL YEAR

On behalf of the Lincoln-Way Central Music Department, we are so very excited to begin another year of music-making at Lincoln-Way Central.

BECOME A MUSIC BOOSTER!
Your $30 Music Booster membership will directly benefit the operational budget of the LWC Music Boosters, contribute to our scholarship program, have your family name recognized in our concert programs, allow your family to fundraise for upcoming opportunities, and provide 8 passes to athletic events for which our music students will be performing. Pay your Music Booster fees through RevTrak - thanks so much!
DEPARTMENT COMMUNICATION 
If you are a Facebook user, please join our Lincoln-Way Central Music Booster page to stay up to date on all things Music Boosters!
Find us on Instagram: lwcentralmusicboosters
For all things LWC Music, please visit our website:  www.lwcmusic.org
Our website is the go-to point for classroom resources, calendars, itineraries, Music Boosters, and access to ourLWC Music Department CHARMS portal for fundraising and volunteer opportunities.

The password for CHARMS is "lincolnwaymusic"

LWC Music Department Staff:
Mr. Michael Bultman - All Choral Activities, Guitar 1 & 2, AP Music Theory [email protected]
Mr. Nate Jackson -  Guitar Studio,  Auditorium, Ukulele Club [email protected]
Mr. Chris Mroczek -  All Curricular Bands, LWMB, Pep Band [email protected]
Mrs. Stacy Williams-Jackson - Orchestra, Jazz Bands, Symphony, IMHS Advisor [email protected]
Ms. Kim Jiracek, LW210 District Administrative Assistant [email protected]

2023-2024 Music Booster Board:
Karen Bussean - President
Kristen Grant - President-Elect
Tami LeJeune - Secretary
Kris Okoskey - Ways and Means
Melissa Mayhugh - Communications
We are still in need of Treasurer, Treasurer-Elect, and Ways and Means-Elect - if you’re interested, please let us know!

2023-2024 DATES: Grab your calendars!
IMPORTANT DATES as of August 3, 2023 – performances, meetings, auditions.
This list will grow and change as more dates/events are confirmed –
For Lincoln-Way Marching Band dates, please visit http://www.lincolnwaymusic.org/lwmb-season-calendar.html

OCTOBER 
17 Strings Concert
24 Chorus Concert


NOVEMBER

2 Band Concert
DECEMBER
1 Vespers
7/8/9 53rd Annual Madrigal Concerts
JANUARY   
23 Chorus Step-Up

MARCH 
7 Strings Step-Up
9 Swing Knight
12 Chorus Concert
17 LWSO Concert
19 Band Step-Up

APRIL 
25/26/27 Spring Musical

MAY
2 Strings Concert
9 Band Concert
14 Chorus Concert
16 Jazz Concert 


UPCOMING MUSIC BOOSTER OPPORTUNITIES

The LWC Music Boosters are a crucial aspect of our LWC Music program – without the financial support of our parent organization, we simply would not be able to provide the programs and opportunities for which our community holds such pride. 

FRANKFORT FALL FEST BRAT BOOTH - AUGUST 30TH -SEPTEMBER 4TH: OUR BIGGEST FUNDRAISER OF THE YEAR IS BRAT BOOTH, AND WE NEED YOU! Please sign up to work a shift or two at our Fall Fest Brat Booth.  Your LWC Music faculty will be signing up for shifts as well – students as well as adults are needed!
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Everyone who signs up for a shift by August 8th will get a FREE Brat Pack 2023 t-shirt courtesy of the LWC Music Boosters!

Sign up below (password ‘lincolnwaymusic’)

Wednesday, August 30th: Brat Booth Set-Up
Friday, September 1st: Evening Shift
Saturday, September 2nd: Three Shifts Available!
Sunday, September 3rd: Three Shifts Available!
Monday, September 4th: Morning and Afternoon Available (Including Tear-Down)

SEPTEMBER 12TH:  ICE CREAM SOCIAL

Come to the LWC Music Department, meet fellow music students and families, tour the department, get some important information, and eat ice cream!

Your LWC Music Department Chair and members of the LWC Music Booster Exec Board will answer all of your pressing questions, including but not limited to:

What is Charms?
What is an IFA?
Are concerts mandatory? What does my student wear to a concert?
How do I order spirit wear?
What extracurricular activities are offered through the LWC Music Department?
What can I do to help my Music Knight succeed?
How can I become more involved?
We look forward to seeing you!

ORCHESTRA/GUITAR STUDIO SPRING BREAK TRAVEL TO BE ANNOUNCED- stay tuned for itinerary, deposit/payment information, and more!

CHORAL SPRING BREAK TRAVEL TO BE ANNOUNCED  - stay tuned for itinerary, deposit/payment information, and more!

Thank you so much for entrusting your young musician’s artistic growth with our LWC Music Department.
It is our pleasure and privilege to share music with your family - we can’t wait to get started.

Welcome home to Lincoln-Way Central.  LET’S GO KNIGHTS!