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Band Notes, Sept 24th 2023

Greetings band students and parents.  We made it through Homecoming week – what a busy time!  But I hope you were able to make a lot of great memories. I know our Homecoming king and queen candidates did!  Congratulations to Grace Maloney for being selected as one of the runner-ups! (more…)
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Band Notes, Sept 17th 2023

Hello everyone.  I hope you had a relaxing weekend with such great weather!  Let’s look at the upcoming week – It will be a busy one. This is what memories are made of! Enjoy our time together! Parents, there are a lot of ways for you to be involved and support your student. It means a lot to your student to see their parent supporting them and giving on their behalf (more…)
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Band Notes, Sept 4th

Hello everyone.  Great show last Friday night.  I was so proud of all the work that went into getting the show on the field.  From memorization of music, working through the drill, helping rookies gain an understanding of our system of learning and performing, to parents organizing uniforms, dinner, and getting the trailer set up and going the first time!  There are so many details that have to line up to actually perform at a football game or marching competition.  THANK YOU, students and parents, for your dedication to each other and the SM West Bands! (more…)
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Band Notes 8-8-23

Hello everyone.  Only one more week before school starts! Thank you for a great two weeks at band camp.  I was so appreciative of your work ethic!  Thank you to our incredible student staff and especially the drum majors who we above and beyond daily for the benefit of the group.  Parents – you are so amazing and the help and support you provide does not go unnoticed!  I am sorry that I was not able to be with you on Friday, but as always, we didn’t miss a beat with Mr. Hupe taking over.  He is such a great director.  We are blessed to have him with us.  The…
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BandAides Back to School!

It's back to school already - and it's time to find out how the band works! Band-Aides, West, Inc. is the parent support organization for the Band and Jazz Departments at Shawnee Mission West High School. We're having our first meeting of the year on Tuesday, August 15th at 7:00 PM in the band room. Band-Aides, West, Inc. is the parent support organization for the Band and Jazz Departments at Shawnee Mission West High School. The organization's purpose is to encourage interest, lend support, and promote activities of the Band and Jazz departments. Volunteers serve as chaperones, equipment handlers, uniform helpers, telephone callers, organizers, helpers for events and fundraising, committee…
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Shawnee Mission West Band Camp

Marching Band Camp Monday!

Hello Marching Band! The time has come - we are all in camp starting tomorrow morning at 8:00a in the band room.  I am so excited to see everyone.  It looks like we will have great weather tomorrow. The high is slated to be less than 80 when we break for lunch!  Regardless, please bring water jugs with you, sunscreen and make sure to wear tennis shoes with socks. Hats are also a good precaution. (more…)
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Band Notes, Sept 24th 2023

Greetings band students and parents.  We made it through Homecoming week – what a busy time!  But I hope you were able to make a lot of great memories. I know our Homecoming king and queen candidates did!  Congratulations to Grace Maloney for being selected as one of the runner-ups! (more…)
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Decorate notes on a musical staff

Band Notes, Sept 17th 2023

Hello everyone.  I hope you had a relaxing weekend with such great weather!  Let’s look at the upcoming week – It will be a busy one. This is what memories are made of! Enjoy our time together! Parents, there are a lot of ways for you to be involved and support your student. It means a lot to your student to see their parent supporting them and giving on their behalf (more…)
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Band Notes, Sept 4th

Hello everyone.  Great show last Friday night.  I was so proud of all the work that went into getting the show on the field.  From memorization of music, working through the drill, helping rookies gain an understanding of our system of learning and performing, to parents organizing uniforms, dinner, and getting the trailer set up and going the first time!  There are so many details that have to line up to actually perform at a football game or marching competition.  THANK YOU, students and parents, for your dedication to each other and the SM West Bands! (more…)
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Decorate notes on a musical staff

Band Notes 8-8-23

Hello everyone.  Only one more week before school starts! Thank you for a great two weeks at band camp.  I was so appreciative of your work ethic!  Thank you to our incredible student staff and especially the drum majors who we above and beyond daily for the benefit of the group.  Parents – you are so amazing and the help and support you provide does not go unnoticed!  I am sorry that I was not able to be with you on Friday, but as always, we didn’t miss a beat with Mr. Hupe taking over.  He is such a great director.  We are blessed to have him with us.  The…
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Decorate notes on a musical staff

BandAides Back to School!

It's back to school already - and it's time to find out how the band works! Band-Aides, West, Inc. is the parent support organization for the Band and Jazz Departments at Shawnee Mission West High School. We're having our first meeting of the year on Tuesday, August 15th at 7:00 PM in the band room. Band-Aides, West, Inc. is the parent support organization for the Band and Jazz Departments at Shawnee Mission West High School. The organization's purpose is to encourage interest, lend support, and promote activities of the Band and Jazz departments. Volunteers serve as chaperones, equipment handlers, uniform helpers, telephone callers, organizers, helpers for events and fundraising, committee…
Read More
Shawnee Mission West Band Camp

Marching Band Camp Monday!

Hello Marching Band! The time has come - we are all in camp starting tomorrow morning at 8:00a in the band room.  I am so excited to see everyone.  It looks like we will have great weather tomorrow. The high is slated to be less than 80 when we break for lunch!  Regardless, please bring water jugs with you, sunscreen and make sure to wear tennis shoes with socks. Hats are also a good precaution. (more…)
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Band Notes, Sept 24th 2023

Greetings band students and parents.  We made it through Homecoming week – what a busy time!  But I hope you were able to make a lot of great memories. I know our Homecoming king and queen candidates did!  Congratulations to Grace Maloney for being selected as one of the runner-ups! (more…)
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Decorate notes on a musical staff

Band Notes, Sept 17th 2023

Hello everyone.  I hope you had a relaxing weekend with such great weather!  Let’s look at the upcoming week – It will be a busy one. This is what memories are made of! Enjoy our time together! Parents, there are a lot of ways for you to be involved and support your student. It means a lot to your student to see their parent supporting them and giving on their behalf (more…)
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Band Notes, Sept 4th

Hello everyone.  Great show last Friday night.  I was so proud of all the work that went into getting the show on the field.  From memorization of music, working through the drill, helping rookies gain an understanding of our system of learning and performing, to parents organizing uniforms, dinner, and getting the trailer set up and going the first time!  There are so many details that have to line up to actually perform at a football game or marching competition.  THANK YOU, students and parents, for your dedication to each other and the SM West Bands! (more…)
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Decorate notes on a musical staff

Band Notes 8-8-23

Hello everyone.  Only one more week before school starts! Thank you for a great two weeks at band camp.  I was so appreciative of your work ethic!  Thank you to our incredible student staff and especially the drum majors who we above and beyond daily for the benefit of the group.  Parents – you are so amazing and the help and support you provide does not go unnoticed!  I am sorry that I was not able to be with you on Friday, but as always, we didn’t miss a beat with Mr. Hupe taking over.  He is such a great director.  We are blessed to have him with us.  The…
Read More
Decorate notes on a musical staff

BandAides Back to School!

It's back to school already - and it's time to find out how the band works! Band-Aides, West, Inc. is the parent support organization for the Band and Jazz Departments at Shawnee Mission West High School. We're having our first meeting of the year on Tuesday, August 15th at 7:00 PM in the band room. Band-Aides, West, Inc. is the parent support organization for the Band and Jazz Departments at Shawnee Mission West High School. The organization's purpose is to encourage interest, lend support, and promote activities of the Band and Jazz departments. Volunteers serve as chaperones, equipment handlers, uniform helpers, telephone callers, organizers, helpers for events and fundraising, committee…
Read More
Shawnee Mission West Band Camp

Marching Band Camp Monday!

Hello Marching Band! The time has come - we are all in camp starting tomorrow morning at 8:00a in the band room.  I am so excited to see everyone.  It looks like we will have great weather tomorrow. The high is slated to be less than 80 when we break for lunch!  Regardless, please bring water jugs with you, sunscreen and make sure to wear tennis shoes with socks. Hats are also a good precaution. (more…)
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Band Notes, Sept 24th 2023

Greetings band students and parents.  We made it through Homecoming week – what a busy time!  But I hope you were able to make a lot of great memories. I know our Homecoming king and queen candidates did!  Congratulations to Grace Maloney for being selected as one of the runner-ups! (more…)
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Decorate notes on a musical staff

Band Notes, Sept 17th 2023

Hello everyone.  I hope you had a relaxing weekend with such great weather!  Let’s look at the upcoming week – It will be a busy one. This is what memories are made of! Enjoy our time together! Parents, there are a lot of ways for you to be involved and support your student. It means a lot to your student to see their parent supporting them and giving on their behalf (more…)
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Decorate notes on a musical staff

Band Notes, Sept 4th

Hello everyone.  Great show last Friday night.  I was so proud of all the work that went into getting the show on the field.  From memorization of music, working through the drill, helping rookies gain an understanding of our system of learning and performing, to parents organizing uniforms, dinner, and getting the trailer set up and going the first time!  There are so many details that have to line up to actually perform at a football game or marching competition.  THANK YOU, students and parents, for your dedication to each other and the SM West Bands! (more…)
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Decorate notes on a musical staff

Band Notes 8-8-23

Hello everyone.  Only one more week before school starts! Thank you for a great two weeks at band camp.  I was so appreciative of your work ethic!  Thank you to our incredible student staff and especially the drum majors who we above and beyond daily for the benefit of the group.  Parents – you are so amazing and the help and support you provide does not go unnoticed!  I am sorry that I was not able to be with you on Friday, but as always, we didn’t miss a beat with Mr. Hupe taking over.  He is such a great director.  We are blessed to have him with us.  The…
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Decorate notes on a musical staff

BandAides Back to School!

It's back to school already - and it's time to find out how the band works! Band-Aides, West, Inc. is the parent support organization for the Band and Jazz Departments at Shawnee Mission West High School. We're having our first meeting of the year on Tuesday, August 15th at 7:00 PM in the band room. Band-Aides, West, Inc. is the parent support organization for the Band and Jazz Departments at Shawnee Mission West High School. The organization's purpose is to encourage interest, lend support, and promote activities of the Band and Jazz departments. Volunteers serve as chaperones, equipment handlers, uniform helpers, telephone callers, organizers, helpers for events and fundraising, committee…
Read More
Shawnee Mission West Band Camp

Marching Band Camp Monday!

Hello Marching Band! The time has come - we are all in camp starting tomorrow morning at 8:00a in the band room.  I am so excited to see everyone.  It looks like we will have great weather tomorrow. The high is slated to be less than 80 when we break for lunch!  Regardless, please bring water jugs with you, sunscreen and make sure to wear tennis shoes with socks. Hats are also a good precaution. (more…)
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Band Notes, Sept 24th 2023

Greetings band students and parents.  We made it through Homecoming week – what a busy time!  But I hope you were able to make a lot of great memories. I know our Homecoming king and queen candidates did!  Congratulations to Grace Maloney for being selected as one of the runner-ups! (more…)
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Decorate notes on a musical staff

Band Notes, Sept 17th 2023

Hello everyone.  I hope you had a relaxing weekend with such great weather!  Let’s look at the upcoming week – It will be a busy one. This is what memories are made of! Enjoy our time together! Parents, there are a lot of ways for you to be involved and support your student. It means a lot to your student to see their parent supporting them and giving on their behalf (more…)
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Decorate notes on a musical staff

Band Notes, Sept 4th

Hello everyone.  Great show last Friday night.  I was so proud of all the work that went into getting the show on the field.  From memorization of music, working through the drill, helping rookies gain an understanding of our system of learning and performing, to parents organizing uniforms, dinner, and getting the trailer set up and going the first time!  There are so many details that have to line up to actually perform at a football game or marching competition.  THANK YOU, students and parents, for your dedication to each other and the SM West Bands! (more…)
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Decorate notes on a musical staff

Band Notes 8-8-23

Hello everyone.  Only one more week before school starts! Thank you for a great two weeks at band camp.  I was so appreciative of your work ethic!  Thank you to our incredible student staff and especially the drum majors who we above and beyond daily for the benefit of the group.  Parents – you are so amazing and the help and support you provide does not go unnoticed!  I am sorry that I was not able to be with you on Friday, but as always, we didn’t miss a beat with Mr. Hupe taking over.  He is such a great director.  We are blessed to have him with us.  The…
Read More
Decorate notes on a musical staff

BandAides Back to School!

It's back to school already - and it's time to find out how the band works! Band-Aides, West, Inc. is the parent support organization for the Band and Jazz Departments at Shawnee Mission West High School. We're having our first meeting of the year on Tuesday, August 15th at 7:00 PM in the band room. Band-Aides, West, Inc. is the parent support organization for the Band and Jazz Departments at Shawnee Mission West High School. The organization's purpose is to encourage interest, lend support, and promote activities of the Band and Jazz departments. Volunteers serve as chaperones, equipment handlers, uniform helpers, telephone callers, organizers, helpers for events and fundraising, committee…
Read More
Shawnee Mission West Band Camp

Marching Band Camp Monday!

Hello Marching Band! The time has come - we are all in camp starting tomorrow morning at 8:00a in the band room.  I am so excited to see everyone.  It looks like we will have great weather tomorrow. The high is slated to be less than 80 when we break for lunch!  Regardless, please bring water jugs with you, sunscreen and make sure to wear tennis shoes with socks. Hats are also a good precaution. (more…)
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Band Notes, Sept 24th 2023

Greetings band students and parents.  We made it through Homecoming week – what a busy time!  But I hope you were able to make a lot of great memories. I know our Homecoming king and queen candidates did!  Congratulations to Grace Maloney for being selected as one of the runner-ups! (more…)
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Decorate notes on a musical staff

Band Notes, Sept 17th 2023

Hello everyone.  I hope you had a relaxing weekend with such great weather!  Let’s look at the upcoming week – It will be a busy one. This is what memories are made of! Enjoy our time together! Parents, there are a lot of ways for you to be involved and support your student. It means a lot to your student to see their parent supporting them and giving on their behalf (more…)
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Decorate notes on a musical staff

Band Notes, Sept 4th

Hello everyone.  Great show last Friday night.  I was so proud of all the work that went into getting the show on the field.  From memorization of music, working through the drill, helping rookies gain an understanding of our system of learning and performing, to parents organizing uniforms, dinner, and getting the trailer set up and going the first time!  There are so many details that have to line up to actually perform at a football game or marching competition.  THANK YOU, students and parents, for your dedication to each other and the SM West Bands! (more…)
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Decorate notes on a musical staff

Band Notes 8-8-23

Hello everyone.  Only one more week before school starts! Thank you for a great two weeks at band camp.  I was so appreciative of your work ethic!  Thank you to our incredible student staff and especially the drum majors who we above and beyond daily for the benefit of the group.  Parents – you are so amazing and the help and support you provide does not go unnoticed!  I am sorry that I was not able to be with you on Friday, but as always, we didn’t miss a beat with Mr. Hupe taking over.  He is such a great director.  We are blessed to have him with us.  The…
Read More
Decorate notes on a musical staff

BandAides Back to School!

It's back to school already - and it's time to find out how the band works! Band-Aides, West, Inc. is the parent support organization for the Band and Jazz Departments at Shawnee Mission West High School. We're having our first meeting of the year on Tuesday, August 15th at 7:00 PM in the band room. Band-Aides, West, Inc. is the parent support organization for the Band and Jazz Departments at Shawnee Mission West High School. The organization's purpose is to encourage interest, lend support, and promote activities of the Band and Jazz departments. Volunteers serve as chaperones, equipment handlers, uniform helpers, telephone callers, organizers, helpers for events and fundraising, committee…
Read More
Shawnee Mission West Band Camp

Marching Band Camp Monday!

Hello Marching Band! The time has come - we are all in camp starting tomorrow morning at 8:00a in the band room.  I am so excited to see everyone.  It looks like we will have great weather tomorrow. The high is slated to be less than 80 when we break for lunch!  Regardless, please bring water jugs with you, sunscreen and make sure to wear tennis shoes with socks. Hats are also a good precaution. (more…)
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Band Notes, Sept 24th 2023

Greetings band students and parents.  We made it through Homecoming week – what a busy time!  But I hope you were able to make a lot of great memories. I know our Homecoming king and queen candidates did!  Congratulations to Grace Maloney for being selected as one of the runner-ups! (more…)
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Decorate notes on a musical staff

Band Notes, Sept 17th 2023

Hello everyone.  I hope you had a relaxing weekend with such great weather!  Let’s look at the upcoming week – It will be a busy one. This is what memories are made of! Enjoy our time together! Parents, there are a lot of ways for you to be involved and support your student. It means a lot to your student to see their parent supporting them and giving on their behalf (more…)
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Decorate notes on a musical staff

Band Notes, Sept 4th

Hello everyone.  Great show last Friday night.  I was so proud of all the work that went into getting the show on the field.  From memorization of music, working through the drill, helping rookies gain an understanding of our system of learning and performing, to parents organizing uniforms, dinner, and getting the trailer set up and going the first time!  There are so many details that have to line up to actually perform at a football game or marching competition.  THANK YOU, students and parents, for your dedication to each other and the SM West Bands! (more…)
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Decorate notes on a musical staff

Band Notes 8-8-23

Hello everyone.  Only one more week before school starts! Thank you for a great two weeks at band camp.  I was so appreciative of your work ethic!  Thank you to our incredible student staff and especially the drum majors who we above and beyond daily for the benefit of the group.  Parents – you are so amazing and the help and support you provide does not go unnoticed!  I am sorry that I was not able to be with you on Friday, but as always, we didn’t miss a beat with Mr. Hupe taking over.  He is such a great director.  We are blessed to have him with us.  The…
Read More
Decorate notes on a musical staff

BandAides Back to School!

It's back to school already - and it's time to find out how the band works! Band-Aides, West, Inc. is the parent support organization for the Band and Jazz Departments at Shawnee Mission West High School. We're having our first meeting of the year on Tuesday, August 15th at 7:00 PM in the band room. Band-Aides, West, Inc. is the parent support organization for the Band and Jazz Departments at Shawnee Mission West High School. The organization's purpose is to encourage interest, lend support, and promote activities of the Band and Jazz departments. Volunteers serve as chaperones, equipment handlers, uniform helpers, telephone callers, organizers, helpers for events and fundraising, committee…
Read More
Shawnee Mission West Band Camp

Marching Band Camp Monday!

Hello Marching Band! The time has come - we are all in camp starting tomorrow morning at 8:00a in the band room.  I am so excited to see everyone.  It looks like we will have great weather tomorrow. The high is slated to be less than 80 when we break for lunch!  Regardless, please bring water jugs with you, sunscreen and make sure to wear tennis shoes with socks. Hats are also a good precaution. (more…)
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Band Notes, Sept 24th 2023

Greetings band students and parents.  We made it through Homecoming week – what a busy time!  But I hope you were able to make a lot of great memories. I know our Homecoming king and queen candidates did!  Congratulations to Grace Maloney for being selected as one of the runner-ups! (more…)
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Decorate notes on a musical staff

Band Notes, Sept 17th 2023

Hello everyone.  I hope you had a relaxing weekend with such great weather!  Let’s look at the upcoming week – It will be a busy one. This is what memories are made of! Enjoy our time together! Parents, there are a lot of ways for you to be involved and support your student. It means a lot to your student to see their parent supporting them and giving on their behalf (more…)
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Decorate notes on a musical staff

Band Notes, Sept 4th

Hello everyone.  Great show last Friday night.  I was so proud of all the work that went into getting the show on the field.  From memorization of music, working through the drill, helping rookies gain an understanding of our system of learning and performing, to parents organizing uniforms, dinner, and getting the trailer set up and going the first time!  There are so many details that have to line up to actually perform at a football game or marching competition.  THANK YOU, students and parents, for your dedication to each other and the SM West Bands! (more…)
Read More
Decorate notes on a musical staff

Band Notes 8-8-23

Hello everyone.  Only one more week before school starts! Thank you for a great two weeks at band camp.  I was so appreciative of your work ethic!  Thank you to our incredible student staff and especially the drum majors who we above and beyond daily for the benefit of the group.  Parents – you are so amazing and the help and support you provide does not go unnoticed!  I am sorry that I was not able to be with you on Friday, but as always, we didn’t miss a beat with Mr. Hupe taking over.  He is such a great director.  We are blessed to have him with us.  The…
Read More
Decorate notes on a musical staff

BandAides Back to School!

It's back to school already - and it's time to find out how the band works! Band-Aides, West, Inc. is the parent support organization for the Band and Jazz Departments at Shawnee Mission West High School. We're having our first meeting of the year on Tuesday, August 15th at 7:00 PM in the band room. Band-Aides, West, Inc. is the parent support organization for the Band and Jazz Departments at Shawnee Mission West High School. The organization's purpose is to encourage interest, lend support, and promote activities of the Band and Jazz departments. Volunteers serve as chaperones, equipment handlers, uniform helpers, telephone callers, organizers, helpers for events and fundraising, committee…
Read More
Shawnee Mission West Band Camp

Marching Band Camp Monday!

Hello Marching Band! The time has come - we are all in camp starting tomorrow morning at 8:00a in the band room.  I am so excited to see everyone.  It looks like we will have great weather tomorrow. The high is slated to be less than 80 when we break for lunch!  Regardless, please bring water jugs with you, sunscreen and make sure to wear tennis shoes with socks. Hats are also a good precaution. (more…)
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Band Notes, Sept 24th 2023

Greetings band students and parents.  We made it through Homecoming week – what a busy time!  But I hope you were able to make a lot of great memories. I know our Homecoming king and queen candidates did!  Congratulations to Grace Maloney for being selected as one of the runner-ups! (more…)
Read More
Decorate notes on a musical staff

Band Notes, Sept 17th 2023

Hello everyone.  I hope you had a relaxing weekend with such great weather!  Let’s look at the upcoming week – It will be a busy one. This is what memories are made of! Enjoy our time together! Parents, there are a lot of ways for you to be involved and support your student. It means a lot to your student to see their parent supporting them and giving on their behalf (more…)
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Decorate notes on a musical staff

Band Notes, Sept 4th

Hello everyone.  Great show last Friday night.  I was so proud of all the work that went into getting the show on the field.  From memorization of music, working through the drill, helping rookies gain an understanding of our system of learning and performing, to parents organizing uniforms, dinner, and getting the trailer set up and going the first time!  There are so many details that have to line up to actually perform at a football game or marching competition.  THANK YOU, students and parents, for your dedication to each other and the SM West Bands! (more…)
Read More
Decorate notes on a musical staff

Band Notes 8-8-23

Hello everyone.  Only one more week before school starts! Thank you for a great two weeks at band camp.  I was so appreciative of your work ethic!  Thank you to our incredible student staff and especially the drum majors who we above and beyond daily for the benefit of the group.  Parents – you are so amazing and the help and support you provide does not go unnoticed!  I am sorry that I was not able to be with you on Friday, but as always, we didn’t miss a beat with Mr. Hupe taking over.  He is such a great director.  We are blessed to have him with us.  The…
Read More
Decorate notes on a musical staff

BandAides Back to School!

It's back to school already - and it's time to find out how the band works! Band-Aides, West, Inc. is the parent support organization for the Band and Jazz Departments at Shawnee Mission West High School. We're having our first meeting of the year on Tuesday, August 15th at 7:00 PM in the band room. Band-Aides, West, Inc. is the parent support organization for the Band and Jazz Departments at Shawnee Mission West High School. The organization's purpose is to encourage interest, lend support, and promote activities of the Band and Jazz departments. Volunteers serve as chaperones, equipment handlers, uniform helpers, telephone callers, organizers, helpers for events and fundraising, committee…
Read More
Shawnee Mission West Band Camp

Marching Band Camp Monday!

Hello Marching Band! The time has come - we are all in camp starting tomorrow morning at 8:00a in the band room.  I am so excited to see everyone.  It looks like we will have great weather tomorrow. The high is slated to be less than 80 when we break for lunch!  Regardless, please bring water jugs with you, sunscreen and make sure to wear tennis shoes with socks. Hats are also a good precaution. (more…)
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Band Notes, Sept 24th 2023

Greetings band students and parents.  We made it through Homecoming week – what a busy time!  But I hope you were able to make a lot of great memories. I know our Homecoming king and queen candidates did!  Congratulations to Grace Maloney for being selected as one of the runner-ups! (more…)
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Decorate notes on a musical staff

Band Notes, Sept 17th 2023

Hello everyone.  I hope you had a relaxing weekend with such great weather!  Let’s look at the upcoming week – It will be a busy one. This is what memories are made of! Enjoy our time together! Parents, there are a lot of ways for you to be involved and support your student. It means a lot to your student to see their parent supporting them and giving on their behalf (more…)
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Decorate notes on a musical staff

Band Notes, Sept 4th

Hello everyone.  Great show last Friday night.  I was so proud of all the work that went into getting the show on the field.  From memorization of music, working through the drill, helping rookies gain an understanding of our system of learning and performing, to parents organizing uniforms, dinner, and getting the trailer set up and going the first time!  There are so many details that have to line up to actually perform at a football game or marching competition.  THANK YOU, students and parents, for your dedication to each other and the SM West Bands! (more…)
Read More
Decorate notes on a musical staff

Band Notes 8-8-23

Hello everyone.  Only one more week before school starts! Thank you for a great two weeks at band camp.  I was so appreciative of your work ethic!  Thank you to our incredible student staff and especially the drum majors who we above and beyond daily for the benefit of the group.  Parents – you are so amazing and the help and support you provide does not go unnoticed!  I am sorry that I was not able to be with you on Friday, but as always, we didn’t miss a beat with Mr. Hupe taking over.  He is such a great director.  We are blessed to have him with us.  The…
Read More
Decorate notes on a musical staff

BandAides Back to School!

It's back to school already - and it's time to find out how the band works! Band-Aides, West, Inc. is the parent support organization for the Band and Jazz Departments at Shawnee Mission West High School. We're having our first meeting of the year on Tuesday, August 15th at 7:00 PM in the band room. Band-Aides, West, Inc. is the parent support organization for the Band and Jazz Departments at Shawnee Mission West High School. The organization's purpose is to encourage interest, lend support, and promote activities of the Band and Jazz departments. Volunteers serve as chaperones, equipment handlers, uniform helpers, telephone callers, organizers, helpers for events and fundraising, committee…
Read More
Shawnee Mission West Band Camp

Marching Band Camp Monday!

Hello Marching Band! The time has come - we are all in camp starting tomorrow morning at 8:00a in the band room.  I am so excited to see everyone.  It looks like we will have great weather tomorrow. The high is slated to be less than 80 when we break for lunch!  Regardless, please bring water jugs with you, sunscreen and make sure to wear tennis shoes with socks. Hats are also a good precaution. (more…)
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