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Band Notes, March 31, 2024

Busy week ahead, lots of schedule notes! Lets see what the band has going on for this first week of April! Tomorrow – Pep Assembly for Spring Sports and Prom King and Queen.  I will send an excused list for everyone on the pep band list to join us tomorrow.  Please get out of class at 9:30 to come to the band room, play a couple of tunes and head to the gym.  Marching Brass – I just sent tubas and baritones to be cleaned and repaired.  Bring your concert euphoniums if yours is not in your locker.  I left three sousaphones; we can get a brass if needed.  Please…
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Decorate notes on a musical staff

Band Notes, March 24th 2024

We are firmly entering into the band’s competition season and several dates and events are coming up.  Keep reading for more information. Let's start with congratulations to both the Jazz Lab Ensemble and Overland Express for Superior Ratings at the Pitt State Jazz Festival a couple of weeks ago.  Well done eveyone!  We're proud of your accomplishments! Tuesday (Mar. 26). Wind Ensemble performs at SM East in the Shawnee Mission Wind Ensemble Festival.  The concert begins at 7:00p.  The Wind Ensemble members should be in the choir room at 6:00por shortly thereafter.  The concert will last until about 8:30 or shortly after.  This event is a precursor to the State…
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2024 Band Camp

Shawnee Mission West Pride Band hosts Band Camp for our students and leaders before the start of the 2024/25 school year. West Pride Band Camp 2024 Percussion Camp – July 22-24 Student Staff – July 25 Rookie (first-time marchers, w/ student staff) Day – July 26 Full Band Camp – July 29-Aug. 2 All rehearsals are 8a-4p at West. These are also listed on our Events page. This is such an important time as we learn all of our show and pregame music, along with a big chunk of our drill for the season.  Please make plans now to be in attendance for all your sessions.  Time is left in…
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Decorate notes on a musical staff

Band Notes, March 31, 2024

Busy week ahead, lots of schedule notes! Lets see what the band has going on for this first week of April! Tomorrow – Pep Assembly for Spring Sports and Prom King and Queen.  I will send an excused list for everyone on the pep band list to join us tomorrow.  Please get out of class at 9:30 to come to the band room, play a couple of tunes and head to the gym.  Marching Brass – I just sent tubas and baritones to be cleaned and repaired.  Bring your concert euphoniums if yours is not in your locker.  I left three sousaphones; we can get a brass if needed.  Please…
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Decorate notes on a musical staff

Band Notes, March 24th 2024

We are firmly entering into the band’s competition season and several dates and events are coming up.  Keep reading for more information. Let's start with congratulations to both the Jazz Lab Ensemble and Overland Express for Superior Ratings at the Pitt State Jazz Festival a couple of weeks ago.  Well done eveyone!  We're proud of your accomplishments! Tuesday (Mar. 26). Wind Ensemble performs at SM East in the Shawnee Mission Wind Ensemble Festival.  The concert begins at 7:00p.  The Wind Ensemble members should be in the choir room at 6:00por shortly thereafter.  The concert will last until about 8:30 or shortly after.  This event is a precursor to the State…
Read More

2024 Band Camp

Shawnee Mission West Pride Band hosts Band Camp for our students and leaders before the start of the 2024/25 school year. West Pride Band Camp 2024 Percussion Camp – July 22-24 Student Staff – July 25 Rookie (first-time marchers, w/ student staff) Day – July 26 Full Band Camp – July 29-Aug. 2 All rehearsals are 8a-4p at West. These are also listed on our Events page. This is such an important time as we learn all of our show and pregame music, along with a big chunk of our drill for the season.  Please make plans now to be in attendance for all your sessions.  Time is left in…
Read More
Decorate notes on a musical staff

Band Notes, March 31, 2024

Busy week ahead, lots of schedule notes! Lets see what the band has going on for this first week of April! Tomorrow – Pep Assembly for Spring Sports and Prom King and Queen.  I will send an excused list for everyone on the pep band list to join us tomorrow.  Please get out of class at 9:30 to come to the band room, play a couple of tunes and head to the gym.  Marching Brass – I just sent tubas and baritones to be cleaned and repaired.  Bring your concert euphoniums if yours is not in your locker.  I left three sousaphones; we can get a brass if needed.  Please…
Read More
Decorate notes on a musical staff

Band Notes, March 24th 2024

We are firmly entering into the band’s competition season and several dates and events are coming up.  Keep reading for more information. Let's start with congratulations to both the Jazz Lab Ensemble and Overland Express for Superior Ratings at the Pitt State Jazz Festival a couple of weeks ago.  Well done eveyone!  We're proud of your accomplishments! Tuesday (Mar. 26). Wind Ensemble performs at SM East in the Shawnee Mission Wind Ensemble Festival.  The concert begins at 7:00p.  The Wind Ensemble members should be in the choir room at 6:00por shortly thereafter.  The concert will last until about 8:30 or shortly after.  This event is a precursor to the State…
Read More

2024 Band Camp

Shawnee Mission West Pride Band hosts Band Camp for our students and leaders before the start of the 2024/25 school year. West Pride Band Camp 2024 Percussion Camp – July 22-24 Student Staff – July 25 Rookie (first-time marchers, w/ student staff) Day – July 26 Full Band Camp – July 29-Aug. 2 All rehearsals are 8a-4p at West. These are also listed on our Events page. This is such an important time as we learn all of our show and pregame music, along with a big chunk of our drill for the season.  Please make plans now to be in attendance for all your sessions.  Time is left in…
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