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.
Results
Here are today’s results in order of appearance.
· Amelia Hansen – Outstanding
· Colton Geist – Superior
· Liam Clevenger – Outstanding
· Ella Sindt – Outstanding
· Black Racer Perc. Ens. – Outstanding (Audrey Abbott, Korbin Gasperino, Temperance Kelling, & Ainsley Kimble)
· Clarinet Ens. – Outstanding (Lilah Abe, Tate Horlacher, Evan Klingele, Michael McRoberts, Abraham Romo-Perez)
· Desert Sunrise Perc. Ens. – Superior (Korbin Gasperine, Temperance Kelling, Ainsley Kimble, Lydia Partin)
· Marimba Quartet – Superior (Nick Heffner, Lily McRoberts, Thane Novovesky, Lillian Williams)
· Izzy Kelling – Excellent
· Woodwind Quintet – Outstanding (Lilah Abe, Karma Baucom, Gavyn Clark, Amelia Hansen, Izzy Kelling)
· Trumpet Trio – Superior (Liam Clevenger, Brand Collett, Danny Novovesky)
· Sax Quartet – Superior (Kenyon Isom, Jackson McCoy, Abraham Romo-Perez, Caleb Scott)
· Ainsley Kimble – Outstanding
· Abraham Romo-Perez – Superior
· Nick Heffner – Superior
· Danielle Walenta – Superior
Those earning Superior Ratings today – I need to know on Monday if you wish to continue to the State S&E Fest. on Saturday, April 25. It is in Topeka.
Upcoming This Week
State Large Group Festival this coming Thursday. Here are our schedules for the day. We are NOT playing the pep assembly on this day. I don’t want to blow your chops on a pep assembly. Go sit with your classmates.
West Wind Ensemble*
Load – 11:45a, Depart – 12:00p going to Olathe East HS, Arrive – 12:30
Warm-up – 1:00p, Perform – 1:25, Finished – 1:45, Load/Depart – 1:50, Drop at West – 2:15
* Choir Members may need to drive themselves or have parents drive them between sites. Chorale finishes at 11:30, you will not be back at West in time to eat and catch the bus.
**West Symphonic Band **
Load – 12:45, Depart – 1:00p going to **Olathe East HS, **Arrive – 1:25
Warm-up – 1:50, Perform – 2:15, Finished 2:40, Load/Depart 2:45, Drop at West – 3:15
**Friday – Jazz on the Bridge. **We need help setting up the bridge and cafeteria starting at 4:00. This is a later time than previously published. **Lettering points will be awarded for your help. **It should only take 60-90 minutes. The first performances begin at 6:00p. Bingo is back! Get your BINGO card and join the FUN! PARENTS we can use your help as well. Please look on the event calendar in Cut Time for a sign-up to bring soda donations for a refreshment table, as well as to volunteer to man the table during the event.
Jazz on the Bridge Line Up 2026
BRIDGE
6:00 SM North I
6:30 SM East I
7:00 SM Northwest
7:30 SM South
8:00 MNU Big Band
8:30 Southland Brass Band
9:00 SM West Overland Express w/guest Brandon Draper
JAZZ CAFÉ
6:20 Westridge MS
6:40 Trailridge MS
7:00 Indian Woods MS
7:30 Bonner Spring HS
8:00 SM East II
Savers Drop-off Fundraiser
Savers Drop-off – The trailer will be open from 4-6p to drop any items you could donate for this fundraiser. We ALMOST have 100 bags/boxes. What else do you have? We only have one more donation night after this one. Come on everyone, let’s pack it out! See the attachment for details on what can be accepted.
Lettering Points
Linked is this year’s Lettering Points Spreadsheet. Please look it over for correctness. I will have Solo and Ensemble points in by tomorrow. Please let Dr. Thomas know if something is missing. You need 90 points to earn your numeral, and 150 points to letter. Points start over each year. If you have been taking private lessons, I need an email from your teacher. Points are awarded for semester and all year. There are only a few opportunities left to earn points. See Dr. Thomas for ideas. Jazz on the Bridge, Uniform prep, Setting up for West Area Band Fest…. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1eRL_EJF9k8lv8L5HXTZxXI4uJmbAC__Z9rJindsdqdM/edit?usp=sharing
Looking ahead for 2026 Important Fall Dates:
· All band camp times are 8a-4p
· July 20-22 – Perc. Camp
· July 23 -Student Staff Training
· July 24 – Rookies and Student Staff
· July 27-31 – FULL Camp – Exhibition performance @ 7:30p
· Aug. 29 – MEGA Car Wash
· Sept. 4 – Home FB
· Sept. 17 – Hame FB (Thur.)
· Sept. 28 – SMSD Marching Fest. (Mon.)
· Oct. 2 – Home FB
· Oct. 8 – Fr. Band & Jazz Concert
· Oct. 10 – Lee’s Summit North Marching Contest
· Oct. 16 – Home FB
· Oct. 24 – Warrensburg Marching Contest
Bravo students! Let’s Go Band!