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Shawnee Mission West Band at K-State for the Central States Marching Festival

October 13, 2024October 13, 2024

Central States Marching Festival 2024 at K-State

The Shawnee Mission West Band performed at the Central States Marching Festival this weekend at K-State and participated in the Marching Band Clinic. We are proud to announce their performance earned a 1-Superior rating from the judges! Please enjoy photos and video from our band parents of the event! (more…)

October 11, 2024October 11, 2024

SM West Fall Concert Photos and Videos

Our Freshmen Concert Band and the Overland Express Jazz Ensemble performed superbly in our 2024 Fall Concert! Please enjoy these photos and videos from the performance. (more…)

October 11, 2024October 11, 2024

Warrensburg Festival of Champions Photos and Videos

Congratulations to our Drill Team and Drumline for excellent performances at the UCM Festival of Champions. Thanks to many parent volunteers we have several photo albums and videos! (more…)

October 6, 2024October 6, 2024

Band Notes 10-6-24

Congratulations to our West Pride Percussion and Dance Team and Color Guard for their performances yesterday! The Drumline came in 2nd in their division and 4th overall. The Color Guard and Dance Team came in 3rd in their division and 5th overall. Most importantly, this was their best performance all year. Keep up the great work! Parents - you were phenomenal. Thanks for your assistance. We can't do it without you! (more…)

October 1, 2024October 1, 2024

2024 SMSD Marching Festival

All of the bands at the SMSD Marching Festival were amazing! Please find photos of the Shawnee Mission West Band, and links to all of the SMSD school performances on YouTube. (more…)

September 30, 2024September 30, 2024

Band Notes (short version) Sept 30

Tonight is the SMSD Marching Fest. Call time for the students to change and begin loading is 5:00p in the band room. They should have been talking with their coaches about getting out early from practice so they can get supper ahead of our call time. There is not meal served tonight. We talked about that again today and I emailed the coaches to let them know also. (more…)