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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
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Band Notes 11-24-2023

Hello everyone - I hope you are enjoying some time away from school and with family and friends.  During this time of reflection and thanksgiving, let me say how thankful I am to work beside such a kind and caring staff, wonderful, hard-working students, and caring parents.  It is a joy to come to school each and every day! (more…)
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Band Notes, Oct 29, 2023

Good post-marching season afternoon.  I was so proud of our kids yesterday.  They worked hard and prepared hard in these last few weeks and had one of their best shows yesterday.   But alas, as it is the end of the season for almost all of the bands present yesterday – so did they.  (more…)
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Band Notes 10-8-23

This week is a strange week.  We only have two rehearsals because of a strange calendar.  We really need everyone at their best to be prepared for K-State on Saturday.  IF we have rain on Tuesday evening we WILL rehearse inside to work on music and visuals.  (more…)
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Band Notes, Sept 24th 2023

Greetings band students and parents.  We made it through Homecoming week – what a busy time!  But I hope you were able to make a lot of great memories. I know our Homecoming king and queen candidates did!  Congratulations to Grace Maloney for being selected as one of the runner-ups! (more…)
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2023 Mum Sale to Support the West Bands

The Shawnee Mission West Bands are selling mums by reservation for 2023 - all proceeds will go to help the band with program costs, lessons, instruments and more! You can make your reservation while supplies last! All mums reservations can be prepaid with Venmo: @bandaides-west or paid at pickup. The mums will be available for pickup Saturday, September 30th at the West High School, Antioch parking lot, from 9AM to 2PM! Reserve your mums now on this Google form; then send payment via Venmo.
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Band Notes, Sept 17th 2023

Hello everyone.  I hope you had a relaxing weekend with such great weather!  Let’s look at the upcoming week – It will be a busy one. This is what memories are made of! Enjoy our time together! Parents, there are a lot of ways for you to be involved and support your student. It means a lot to your student to see their parent supporting them and giving on their behalf (more…)
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