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Shawnee Mission West Pride Band

Shawnee Mission West Pride Band

You can find all the details about concerts, pep band, marching band, schedules and contact information on our website. This site is created by and intended for parents and friends of the Shawnee Mission West Pride Band.

SM West Band News
Shawnee Mission West Louie Louie band

Louie Louie band (4th of July parade)

Calling all Viking West Pride Marching Band members, past and present! Can you believe it? It’s time to sign up for the Louie, Louie Marching Band that will be in the Lenexa 4th of July Parade. Please make sure to sign up and indicate if you will need a school instrument to be picked up before the parade. https://forms.gle/aoeLbCufytWumtww8 Contact Melissa Sindt for questions. Melissa.sindt@gmail.com
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Band Notes 5-3-26

Just a few things left for the year – can you believe it! Let me start off by congratulating the percussionists last night.  What a great concert!   In my opinion, this was the strongest percussion concert in a few years – meaning you were the most prepared!  BRAVO.  Let’s do it again next year, and let’s talk about how to promote it and get even more people to join in the fun! (more…)
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Band Notes April 11th, 2026

Bravo to our soloists and small ensembles today!  We are so very proud of all of you for working to improve yourselves through this solo and ensemble activity.   The growth is in the journey.  Some of you get to continue that journey for another week or so (if you earned a Superior rating)– congratulations.  Some of you are finished… for now.    (more…)
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Band Notes 4-5-26

Good evening, everyone! Let me jump right in.  Dancers and Color Guard, all you need are the first couple of paragraphs.  Great job dancers at your show on Saturday night.  We’re PROUD of you and your accomplishments this year! (more…)
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