Band Notes 1-11-26
Hello everyone. Yes, we just had a post last week, but we have a lot going this week - percussion updates, Band Aides meeting, planning for Pancake Breakfast and a Pep Band just this week! (more…)
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SM West Band News
Band Notes 1-5-26
Hello everyone. What a great trip we had in London! The band performed excellently. We have pictures and video posted to SmugMug and YouTube! (more…)
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London New Years Day 2026 Parade
For the 10th time, the Shawnee Mission West Pride Marching Band has performed in the London New Years Day Parade! This record setting performance involved all of the bands, parents and sponsors - thank you! We have photos and a video from the days before the trip and at the parade! (more…)
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2025 Winter Concert Photo and Video
This December we presented the Overland Express Jazz Band, combined Symphonic and Wind Ensemble bands and our Freshman Concert band for our Winter Concert. Please enjoy photos and videos from the event! (more…)
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Band Notes 11-30-25
Hello everyone! I’ve missed you all and am excited to see you tomorrow. Remember – Pep Band rehearsals are complete. We’ll see folks in class tomorrow. Plenty of information to close out the year - read on for more! (more…)
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Band Notes 11-9-25
CONGRATULATIONS to the following students who were selected to the District Honor Bands yesterday! Nick Heffner - Gold Band Colton Geist - Red Band Abraham Romo Perez - Blue Band Amelia Hansen - Alternate Riley Gibson - Alternate Liam Clevenger - Alternate This is a BIG accomplishment. This part of the state is HIGHLY competitive. This is a demonstration of how hard you have worked in the past several months. BRAVO! (more…)
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Band Notes 10-19-25
BRAVO to the Marching Band for their best show of the year yesterday! It really was spectacular in many respects. There were some small issues that bit us throughout the show, but the growth from the beginning to yesterday was truly amazing. Here are some highlights. (more…)
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Band Notes 10-12-25
Incredible concert on Thursday by the Freshman Concert Band and Overland Express. You should all be very proud. It was wonderful. Enjoy the fruits of your labor – you deserve it. (more…)
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Overland Express at the 2025 Fall Concert
Shawnee Mission West presents the Overland Express Jazz Band directed by Kevin Hupe, performing in the Shawnee Mission West Fall Concert presented in 4K UltraHD for educational use by our students and band family. (more…)
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Freshman Concert Band at the 2025 Fall Band Concert
Shawnee Mission West presents the Freshman Concert Band, ably assisted by a few upperclassmen, directed by Bill Thomas, performing in the Shawnee Mission West Fall Concert presented in 4K UltraHD for educational use by our students and band family. (more…)
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