Shawnee Mission West Overland Express Jazz Band on stage at the 2025 Spring Band Concert

Spring Concert Photos

A few photos from rehearsal at our Spring Band Concert - please enjoy and share; do give credit to the photographer if you reuse them. Photo Gallery:https://bandaideswest.smugmug.com/2024-2025/2025-Spring-Band-Concert Slideshow:
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Band Notes, April 13, 2025

Congratulations to both the Symphonic Band and the Wind Ensemble for earning an Excellent (II) rating last Thursday at the State Large Group Music Festival. Way to go OE for the Jazz on the Bridge event - wonderful performance.  Thanks to all those who helped set up and manage the event.  It takes a village. (more…)
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Band Notes, March 9th

Since this is the last week prior to Spring Break, it is vitally important that the students take their instruments home and do just a little home practice over the week.  Not only to keep their chops in shape, but to also be prepared for upcoming performances! Now, what's coming up this week, and after Spring Break? (more…)
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KBA Awards Photo of the Shawnee Mission West Marching Band courtesy of B. Johnson Photography

KBA Championships 2024

Shawnee Mission West Pride Band, Dance and Flag team performed at Emporia State for our last Marching contest of the year in the Kansas Bandmasters Open Class Championships - we are proud of the improvements, effort and heart shown at this competition! Please enjoy some photos and videos captured at the event! (more…)
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Band Notes, Oct 20th

Bravo to the marching band for yesterday’s performance.  I am so proud of everyone involved.  Students you worked so hard up to the very end!   You never gave up. We made forward progress from the beginning to end of the season.  (more…)
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Band Notes, Oct 14, 2024

Well done Concert Band with your concert on Thursday.  You have improved greatly.  I hope you feel that way as well.  Maybe we should take time to list all of how you have improved – it would be monumental!  Great job on Saturday Marching Band, and congratulations on your Superior Rating!   I was so proud of your clinic rehearsal and especially your performance. But alas, we can’t dwell in the past, let’s look ahead to this coming Saturday and what gets us there. (more…)
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Shawnee Mission West Overland Express Jazz Band on stage at the 2025 Spring Band Concert

Spring Concert Photos

A few photos from rehearsal at our Spring Band Concert - please enjoy and share; do give credit to the photographer if you reuse them. Photo Gallery:https://bandaideswest.smugmug.com/2024-2025/2025-Spring-Band-Concert Slideshow:
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Band Notes, April 13, 2025

Congratulations to both the Symphonic Band and the Wind Ensemble for earning an Excellent (II) rating last Thursday at the State Large Group Music Festival. Way to go OE for the Jazz on the Bridge event - wonderful performance.  Thanks to all those who helped set up and manage the event.  It takes a village. (more…)
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Decorate notes on a musical staff

Band Notes, March 9th

Since this is the last week prior to Spring Break, it is vitally important that the students take their instruments home and do just a little home practice over the week.  Not only to keep their chops in shape, but to also be prepared for upcoming performances! Now, what's coming up this week, and after Spring Break? (more…)
Read More
KBA Awards Photo of the Shawnee Mission West Marching Band courtesy of B. Johnson Photography

KBA Championships 2024

Shawnee Mission West Pride Band, Dance and Flag team performed at Emporia State for our last Marching contest of the year in the Kansas Bandmasters Open Class Championships - we are proud of the improvements, effort and heart shown at this competition! Please enjoy some photos and videos captured at the event! (more…)
Read More
Decorate notes on a musical staff

Band Notes, Oct 20th

Bravo to the marching band for yesterday’s performance.  I am so proud of everyone involved.  Students you worked so hard up to the very end!   You never gave up. We made forward progress from the beginning to end of the season.  (more…)
Read More
Decorate notes on a musical staff

Band Notes, Oct 14, 2024

Well done Concert Band with your concert on Thursday.  You have improved greatly.  I hope you feel that way as well.  Maybe we should take time to list all of how you have improved – it would be monumental!  Great job on Saturday Marching Band, and congratulations on your Superior Rating!   I was so proud of your clinic rehearsal and especially your performance. But alas, we can’t dwell in the past, let’s look ahead to this coming Saturday and what gets us there. (more…)
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Shawnee Mission West Overland Express Jazz Band on stage at the 2025 Spring Band Concert

Spring Concert Photos

A few photos from rehearsal at our Spring Band Concert - please enjoy and share; do give credit to the photographer if you reuse them. Photo Gallery:https://bandaideswest.smugmug.com/2024-2025/2025-Spring-Band-Concert Slideshow:
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Decorate notes on a musical staff

Band Notes, April 13, 2025

Congratulations to both the Symphonic Band and the Wind Ensemble for earning an Excellent (II) rating last Thursday at the State Large Group Music Festival. Way to go OE for the Jazz on the Bridge event - wonderful performance.  Thanks to all those who helped set up and manage the event.  It takes a village. (more…)
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Decorate notes on a musical staff

Band Notes, March 9th

Since this is the last week prior to Spring Break, it is vitally important that the students take their instruments home and do just a little home practice over the week.  Not only to keep their chops in shape, but to also be prepared for upcoming performances! Now, what's coming up this week, and after Spring Break? (more…)
Read More
KBA Awards Photo of the Shawnee Mission West Marching Band courtesy of B. Johnson Photography

KBA Championships 2024

Shawnee Mission West Pride Band, Dance and Flag team performed at Emporia State for our last Marching contest of the year in the Kansas Bandmasters Open Class Championships - we are proud of the improvements, effort and heart shown at this competition! Please enjoy some photos and videos captured at the event! (more…)
Read More
Decorate notes on a musical staff

Band Notes, Oct 20th

Bravo to the marching band for yesterday’s performance.  I am so proud of everyone involved.  Students you worked so hard up to the very end!   You never gave up. We made forward progress from the beginning to end of the season.  (more…)
Read More
Decorate notes on a musical staff

Band Notes, Oct 14, 2024

Well done Concert Band with your concert on Thursday.  You have improved greatly.  I hope you feel that way as well.  Maybe we should take time to list all of how you have improved – it would be monumental!  Great job on Saturday Marching Band, and congratulations on your Superior Rating!   I was so proud of your clinic rehearsal and especially your performance. But alas, we can’t dwell in the past, let’s look ahead to this coming Saturday and what gets us there. (more…)
Read More
Shawnee Mission West Overland Express Jazz Band on stage at the 2025 Spring Band Concert

Spring Concert Photos

A few photos from rehearsal at our Spring Band Concert - please enjoy and share; do give credit to the photographer if you reuse them. Photo Gallery:https://bandaideswest.smugmug.com/2024-2025/2025-Spring-Band-Concert Slideshow:
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Decorate notes on a musical staff

Band Notes, April 13, 2025

Congratulations to both the Symphonic Band and the Wind Ensemble for earning an Excellent (II) rating last Thursday at the State Large Group Music Festival. Way to go OE for the Jazz on the Bridge event - wonderful performance.  Thanks to all those who helped set up and manage the event.  It takes a village. (more…)
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Decorate notes on a musical staff

Band Notes, March 9th

Since this is the last week prior to Spring Break, it is vitally important that the students take their instruments home and do just a little home practice over the week.  Not only to keep their chops in shape, but to also be prepared for upcoming performances! Now, what's coming up this week, and after Spring Break? (more…)
Read More
KBA Awards Photo of the Shawnee Mission West Marching Band courtesy of B. Johnson Photography

KBA Championships 2024

Shawnee Mission West Pride Band, Dance and Flag team performed at Emporia State for our last Marching contest of the year in the Kansas Bandmasters Open Class Championships - we are proud of the improvements, effort and heart shown at this competition! Please enjoy some photos and videos captured at the event! (more…)
Read More
Decorate notes on a musical staff

Band Notes, Oct 20th

Bravo to the marching band for yesterday’s performance.  I am so proud of everyone involved.  Students you worked so hard up to the very end!   You never gave up. We made forward progress from the beginning to end of the season.  (more…)
Read More
Decorate notes on a musical staff

Band Notes, Oct 14, 2024

Well done Concert Band with your concert on Thursday.  You have improved greatly.  I hope you feel that way as well.  Maybe we should take time to list all of how you have improved – it would be monumental!  Great job on Saturday Marching Band, and congratulations on your Superior Rating!   I was so proud of your clinic rehearsal and especially your performance. But alas, we can’t dwell in the past, let’s look ahead to this coming Saturday and what gets us there. (more…)
Read More
Shawnee Mission West Overland Express Jazz Band on stage at the 2025 Spring Band Concert

Spring Concert Photos

A few photos from rehearsal at our Spring Band Concert - please enjoy and share; do give credit to the photographer if you reuse them. Photo Gallery:https://bandaideswest.smugmug.com/2024-2025/2025-Spring-Band-Concert Slideshow:
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Decorate notes on a musical staff

Band Notes, April 13, 2025

Congratulations to both the Symphonic Band and the Wind Ensemble for earning an Excellent (II) rating last Thursday at the State Large Group Music Festival. Way to go OE for the Jazz on the Bridge event - wonderful performance.  Thanks to all those who helped set up and manage the event.  It takes a village. (more…)
Read More
Decorate notes on a musical staff

Band Notes, March 9th

Since this is the last week prior to Spring Break, it is vitally important that the students take their instruments home and do just a little home practice over the week.  Not only to keep their chops in shape, but to also be prepared for upcoming performances! Now, what's coming up this week, and after Spring Break? (more…)
Read More
KBA Awards Photo of the Shawnee Mission West Marching Band courtesy of B. Johnson Photography

KBA Championships 2024

Shawnee Mission West Pride Band, Dance and Flag team performed at Emporia State for our last Marching contest of the year in the Kansas Bandmasters Open Class Championships - we are proud of the improvements, effort and heart shown at this competition! Please enjoy some photos and videos captured at the event! (more…)
Read More
Decorate notes on a musical staff

Band Notes, Oct 20th

Bravo to the marching band for yesterday’s performance.  I am so proud of everyone involved.  Students you worked so hard up to the very end!   You never gave up. We made forward progress from the beginning to end of the season.  (more…)
Read More
Decorate notes on a musical staff

Band Notes, Oct 14, 2024

Well done Concert Band with your concert on Thursday.  You have improved greatly.  I hope you feel that way as well.  Maybe we should take time to list all of how you have improved – it would be monumental!  Great job on Saturday Marching Band, and congratulations on your Superior Rating!   I was so proud of your clinic rehearsal and especially your performance. But alas, we can’t dwell in the past, let’s look ahead to this coming Saturday and what gets us there. (more…)
Read More
Shawnee Mission West Overland Express Jazz Band on stage at the 2025 Spring Band Concert

Spring Concert Photos

A few photos from rehearsal at our Spring Band Concert - please enjoy and share; do give credit to the photographer if you reuse them. Photo Gallery:https://bandaideswest.smugmug.com/2024-2025/2025-Spring-Band-Concert Slideshow:
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Decorate notes on a musical staff

Band Notes, April 13, 2025

Congratulations to both the Symphonic Band and the Wind Ensemble for earning an Excellent (II) rating last Thursday at the State Large Group Music Festival. Way to go OE for the Jazz on the Bridge event - wonderful performance.  Thanks to all those who helped set up and manage the event.  It takes a village. (more…)
Read More
Decorate notes on a musical staff

Band Notes, March 9th

Since this is the last week prior to Spring Break, it is vitally important that the students take their instruments home and do just a little home practice over the week.  Not only to keep their chops in shape, but to also be prepared for upcoming performances! Now, what's coming up this week, and after Spring Break? (more…)
Read More
KBA Awards Photo of the Shawnee Mission West Marching Band courtesy of B. Johnson Photography

KBA Championships 2024

Shawnee Mission West Pride Band, Dance and Flag team performed at Emporia State for our last Marching contest of the year in the Kansas Bandmasters Open Class Championships - we are proud of the improvements, effort and heart shown at this competition! Please enjoy some photos and videos captured at the event! (more…)
Read More
Decorate notes on a musical staff

Band Notes, Oct 20th

Bravo to the marching band for yesterday’s performance.  I am so proud of everyone involved.  Students you worked so hard up to the very end!   You never gave up. We made forward progress from the beginning to end of the season.  (more…)
Read More
Decorate notes on a musical staff

Band Notes, Oct 14, 2024

Well done Concert Band with your concert on Thursday.  You have improved greatly.  I hope you feel that way as well.  Maybe we should take time to list all of how you have improved – it would be monumental!  Great job on Saturday Marching Band, and congratulations on your Superior Rating!   I was so proud of your clinic rehearsal and especially your performance. But alas, we can’t dwell in the past, let’s look ahead to this coming Saturday and what gets us there. (more…)
Read More
Shawnee Mission West Overland Express Jazz Band on stage at the 2025 Spring Band Concert

Spring Concert Photos

A few photos from rehearsal at our Spring Band Concert - please enjoy and share; do give credit to the photographer if you reuse them. Photo Gallery:https://bandaideswest.smugmug.com/2024-2025/2025-Spring-Band-Concert Slideshow:
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Decorate notes on a musical staff

Band Notes, April 13, 2025

Congratulations to both the Symphonic Band and the Wind Ensemble for earning an Excellent (II) rating last Thursday at the State Large Group Music Festival. Way to go OE for the Jazz on the Bridge event - wonderful performance.  Thanks to all those who helped set up and manage the event.  It takes a village. (more…)
Read More
Decorate notes on a musical staff

Band Notes, March 9th

Since this is the last week prior to Spring Break, it is vitally important that the students take their instruments home and do just a little home practice over the week.  Not only to keep their chops in shape, but to also be prepared for upcoming performances! Now, what's coming up this week, and after Spring Break? (more…)
Read More
KBA Awards Photo of the Shawnee Mission West Marching Band courtesy of B. Johnson Photography

KBA Championships 2024

Shawnee Mission West Pride Band, Dance and Flag team performed at Emporia State for our last Marching contest of the year in the Kansas Bandmasters Open Class Championships - we are proud of the improvements, effort and heart shown at this competition! Please enjoy some photos and videos captured at the event! (more…)
Read More
Decorate notes on a musical staff

Band Notes, Oct 20th

Bravo to the marching band for yesterday’s performance.  I am so proud of everyone involved.  Students you worked so hard up to the very end!   You never gave up. We made forward progress from the beginning to end of the season.  (more…)
Read More
Decorate notes on a musical staff

Band Notes, Oct 14, 2024

Well done Concert Band with your concert on Thursday.  You have improved greatly.  I hope you feel that way as well.  Maybe we should take time to list all of how you have improved – it would be monumental!  Great job on Saturday Marching Band, and congratulations on your Superior Rating!   I was so proud of your clinic rehearsal and especially your performance. But alas, we can’t dwell in the past, let’s look ahead to this coming Saturday and what gets us there. (more…)
Read More
Shawnee Mission West Overland Express Jazz Band on stage at the 2025 Spring Band Concert

Spring Concert Photos

A few photos from rehearsal at our Spring Band Concert - please enjoy and share; do give credit to the photographer if you reuse them. Photo Gallery:https://bandaideswest.smugmug.com/2024-2025/2025-Spring-Band-Concert Slideshow:
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Decorate notes on a musical staff

Band Notes, April 13, 2025

Congratulations to both the Symphonic Band and the Wind Ensemble for earning an Excellent (II) rating last Thursday at the State Large Group Music Festival. Way to go OE for the Jazz on the Bridge event - wonderful performance.  Thanks to all those who helped set up and manage the event.  It takes a village. (more…)
Read More
Decorate notes on a musical staff

Band Notes, March 9th

Since this is the last week prior to Spring Break, it is vitally important that the students take their instruments home and do just a little home practice over the week.  Not only to keep their chops in shape, but to also be prepared for upcoming performances! Now, what's coming up this week, and after Spring Break? (more…)
Read More
KBA Awards Photo of the Shawnee Mission West Marching Band courtesy of B. Johnson Photography

KBA Championships 2024

Shawnee Mission West Pride Band, Dance and Flag team performed at Emporia State for our last Marching contest of the year in the Kansas Bandmasters Open Class Championships - we are proud of the improvements, effort and heart shown at this competition! Please enjoy some photos and videos captured at the event! (more…)
Read More
Decorate notes on a musical staff

Band Notes, Oct 20th

Bravo to the marching band for yesterday’s performance.  I am so proud of everyone involved.  Students you worked so hard up to the very end!   You never gave up. We made forward progress from the beginning to end of the season.  (more…)
Read More
Decorate notes on a musical staff

Band Notes, Oct 14, 2024

Well done Concert Band with your concert on Thursday.  You have improved greatly.  I hope you feel that way as well.  Maybe we should take time to list all of how you have improved – it would be monumental!  Great job on Saturday Marching Band, and congratulations on your Superior Rating!   I was so proud of your clinic rehearsal and especially your performance. But alas, we can’t dwell in the past, let’s look ahead to this coming Saturday and what gets us there. (more…)
Read More
Shawnee Mission West Overland Express Jazz Band on stage at the 2025 Spring Band Concert

Spring Concert Photos

A few photos from rehearsal at our Spring Band Concert - please enjoy and share; do give credit to the photographer if you reuse them. Photo Gallery:https://bandaideswest.smugmug.com/2024-2025/2025-Spring-Band-Concert Slideshow:
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Decorate notes on a musical staff

Band Notes, April 13, 2025

Congratulations to both the Symphonic Band and the Wind Ensemble for earning an Excellent (II) rating last Thursday at the State Large Group Music Festival. Way to go OE for the Jazz on the Bridge event - wonderful performance.  Thanks to all those who helped set up and manage the event.  It takes a village. (more…)
Read More
Decorate notes on a musical staff

Band Notes, March 9th

Since this is the last week prior to Spring Break, it is vitally important that the students take their instruments home and do just a little home practice over the week.  Not only to keep their chops in shape, but to also be prepared for upcoming performances! Now, what's coming up this week, and after Spring Break? (more…)
Read More
KBA Awards Photo of the Shawnee Mission West Marching Band courtesy of B. Johnson Photography

KBA Championships 2024

Shawnee Mission West Pride Band, Dance and Flag team performed at Emporia State for our last Marching contest of the year in the Kansas Bandmasters Open Class Championships - we are proud of the improvements, effort and heart shown at this competition! Please enjoy some photos and videos captured at the event! (more…)
Read More
Decorate notes on a musical staff

Band Notes, Oct 20th

Bravo to the marching band for yesterday’s performance.  I am so proud of everyone involved.  Students you worked so hard up to the very end!   You never gave up. We made forward progress from the beginning to end of the season.  (more…)
Read More
Decorate notes on a musical staff

Band Notes, Oct 14, 2024

Well done Concert Band with your concert on Thursday.  You have improved greatly.  I hope you feel that way as well.  Maybe we should take time to list all of how you have improved – it would be monumental!  Great job on Saturday Marching Band, and congratulations on your Superior Rating!   I was so proud of your clinic rehearsal and especially your performance. But alas, we can’t dwell in the past, let’s look ahead to this coming Saturday and what gets us there. (more…)
Read More
Shawnee Mission West Overland Express Jazz Band on stage at the 2025 Spring Band Concert

Spring Concert Photos

A few photos from rehearsal at our Spring Band Concert - please enjoy and share; do give credit to the photographer if you reuse them. Photo Gallery:https://bandaideswest.smugmug.com/2024-2025/2025-Spring-Band-Concert Slideshow:
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Decorate notes on a musical staff

Band Notes, April 13, 2025

Congratulations to both the Symphonic Band and the Wind Ensemble for earning an Excellent (II) rating last Thursday at the State Large Group Music Festival. Way to go OE for the Jazz on the Bridge event - wonderful performance.  Thanks to all those who helped set up and manage the event.  It takes a village. (more…)
Read More
Decorate notes on a musical staff

Band Notes, March 9th

Since this is the last week prior to Spring Break, it is vitally important that the students take their instruments home and do just a little home practice over the week.  Not only to keep their chops in shape, but to also be prepared for upcoming performances! Now, what's coming up this week, and after Spring Break? (more…)
Read More
KBA Awards Photo of the Shawnee Mission West Marching Band courtesy of B. Johnson Photography

KBA Championships 2024

Shawnee Mission West Pride Band, Dance and Flag team performed at Emporia State for our last Marching contest of the year in the Kansas Bandmasters Open Class Championships - we are proud of the improvements, effort and heart shown at this competition! Please enjoy some photos and videos captured at the event! (more…)
Read More
Decorate notes on a musical staff

Band Notes, Oct 20th

Bravo to the marching band for yesterday’s performance.  I am so proud of everyone involved.  Students you worked so hard up to the very end!   You never gave up. We made forward progress from the beginning to end of the season.  (more…)
Read More
Decorate notes on a musical staff

Band Notes, Oct 14, 2024

Well done Concert Band with your concert on Thursday.  You have improved greatly.  I hope you feel that way as well.  Maybe we should take time to list all of how you have improved – it would be monumental!  Great job on Saturday Marching Band, and congratulations on your Superior Rating!   I was so proud of your clinic rehearsal and especially your performance. But alas, we can’t dwell in the past, let’s look ahead to this coming Saturday and what gets us there. (more…)
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