“Music Season” rolls on.  We just finished Regional Solo and Ensemble - results were shared in an email yesterday.  This week we have the State Large Group Music Festivals and Jazz on the Bridge.  Read on for more information. (more…)

BandAides was proud to be able to capture video from the SMSD Symphonic Band Concert for 2025. The Symphonic Bands from all Shawnee Mission High Schools were represented, performing the songs they will present at the State large group competition later this month! The Band Videos North:https://youtu.be/q1XOLCKLUEQ East:https://youtu.be/T6n4kSDnxxg Northwest:https://youtu.be/_vubyBDAyQY West:https://youtu.be/-ASXskiFlBw South:https://youtu.be/tf6qofGs-rQ We hope you enjoy the music and subscribe to the YouTube channel and turn on notifications so you can catch the latest productions from the West Pride Band and other Shawnee Mission District bands!

We've been practicing all year and now it's time to shine - Solo, Ensemble recital, State Large Group, District Symphonic Concert and more! (more…)

Greetings. I am excited to see everyone tomorrow! I hope you have enjoyed your week. Here’s what's coming up. Several big events are coming up this week; read on for details! (more…)

Shawnee Mission West Proudly Honors Pep Band and Dance Team Seniors! (more…)

Over 120 photos of the Thundering Herd, West Concert Bands and the 6th Grade Honor Band from the February 2025 Pasta Dinner and Concert! (more…)

Shawnee Mission West Band Parents, Alumni and some current students came together to make an ad-hoc band for our Pasta Dinner this February! Enjoy the performance by the Thundering Herd! (more…)

WOW!  What a great evening of music and friendships!  I was so excited to hear all of our groups last night as well as see and connect with so many parents, alumni and community members.  Students - way to step up after missing so many days due to weather.  Your musicianship and dedication were on full display.  Parents - You were fantastic.  So many of you helped in various capacities, and every deed, great or small added to the positive atmosphere of the evening.  The greatness of the West Pride Bands is a direct reflection of dedicated students AND PARENTS.  THANK YOU! (more…)

Just a few quick notes this week for Pep Band, Spaghetti Dinner, Thundering Herd alum band and Senior Night for the Pep Band! (more…)

Congratulations to our 2025-26 Drum Majors - Caroline Tims, Lydia Partin, and Jake Auer.  Thank you to all the candidates for your work through the audition preparations.  You are all GREAT leaders and valuable to our program.  Coming up next will be Section Leader Application and Selections.   Stay tuned. (more…)

“Music Season” rolls on.  We just finished Regional Solo and Ensemble - results were shared in an email yesterday.  This week we have the State Large Group Music Festivals and Jazz on the Bridge.  Read on for more information. (more…)

BandAides was proud to be able to capture video from the SMSD Symphonic Band Concert for 2025. The Symphonic Bands from all Shawnee Mission High Schools were represented, performing the songs they will present at the State large group competition later this month! The Band Videos North:https://youtu.be/q1XOLCKLUEQ East:https://youtu.be/T6n4kSDnxxg Northwest:https://youtu.be/_vubyBDAyQY West:https://youtu.be/-ASXskiFlBw South:https://youtu.be/tf6qofGs-rQ We hope you enjoy the music and subscribe to the YouTube channel and turn on notifications so you can catch the latest productions from the West Pride Band and other Shawnee Mission District bands!

We've been practicing all year and now it's time to shine - Solo, Ensemble recital, State Large Group, District Symphonic Concert and more! (more…)

Greetings. I am excited to see everyone tomorrow! I hope you have enjoyed your week. Here’s what's coming up. Several big events are coming up this week; read on for details! (more…)

Shawnee Mission West Proudly Honors Pep Band and Dance Team Seniors! (more…)

Over 120 photos of the Thundering Herd, West Concert Bands and the 6th Grade Honor Band from the February 2025 Pasta Dinner and Concert! (more…)

Shawnee Mission West Band Parents, Alumni and some current students came together to make an ad-hoc band for our Pasta Dinner this February! Enjoy the performance by the Thundering Herd! (more…)

WOW!  What a great evening of music and friendships!  I was so excited to hear all of our groups last night as well as see and connect with so many parents, alumni and community members.  Students - way to step up after missing so many days due to weather.  Your musicianship and dedication were on full display.  Parents - You were fantastic.  So many of you helped in various capacities, and every deed, great or small added to the positive atmosphere of the evening.  The greatness of the West Pride Bands is a direct reflection of dedicated students AND PARENTS.  THANK YOU! (more…)

Just a few quick notes this week for Pep Band, Spaghetti Dinner, Thundering Herd alum band and Senior Night for the Pep Band! (more…)

Congratulations to our 2025-26 Drum Majors - Caroline Tims, Lydia Partin, and Jake Auer.  Thank you to all the candidates for your work through the audition preparations.  You are all GREAT leaders and valuable to our program.  Coming up next will be Section Leader Application and Selections.   Stay tuned. (more…)

“Music Season” rolls on.  We just finished Regional Solo and Ensemble - results were shared in an email yesterday.  This week we have the State Large Group Music Festivals and Jazz on the Bridge.  Read on for more information. (more…)

BandAides was proud to be able to capture video from the SMSD Symphonic Band Concert for 2025. The Symphonic Bands from all Shawnee Mission High Schools were represented, performing the songs they will present at the State large group competition later this month! The Band Videos North:https://youtu.be/q1XOLCKLUEQ East:https://youtu.be/T6n4kSDnxxg Northwest:https://youtu.be/_vubyBDAyQY West:https://youtu.be/-ASXskiFlBw South:https://youtu.be/tf6qofGs-rQ We hope you enjoy the music and subscribe to the YouTube channel and turn on notifications so you can catch the latest productions from the West Pride Band and other Shawnee Mission District bands!

We've been practicing all year and now it's time to shine - Solo, Ensemble recital, State Large Group, District Symphonic Concert and more! (more…)

Greetings. I am excited to see everyone tomorrow! I hope you have enjoyed your week. Here’s what's coming up. Several big events are coming up this week; read on for details! (more…)

Shawnee Mission West Proudly Honors Pep Band and Dance Team Seniors! (more…)

Over 120 photos of the Thundering Herd, West Concert Bands and the 6th Grade Honor Band from the February 2025 Pasta Dinner and Concert! (more…)

Shawnee Mission West Band Parents, Alumni and some current students came together to make an ad-hoc band for our Pasta Dinner this February! Enjoy the performance by the Thundering Herd! (more…)

WOW!  What a great evening of music and friendships!  I was so excited to hear all of our groups last night as well as see and connect with so many parents, alumni and community members.  Students - way to step up after missing so many days due to weather.  Your musicianship and dedication were on full display.  Parents - You were fantastic.  So many of you helped in various capacities, and every deed, great or small added to the positive atmosphere of the evening.  The greatness of the West Pride Bands is a direct reflection of dedicated students AND PARENTS.  THANK YOU! (more…)

Just a few quick notes this week for Pep Band, Spaghetti Dinner, Thundering Herd alum band and Senior Night for the Pep Band! (more…)

Congratulations to our 2025-26 Drum Majors - Caroline Tims, Lydia Partin, and Jake Auer.  Thank you to all the candidates for your work through the audition preparations.  You are all GREAT leaders and valuable to our program.  Coming up next will be Section Leader Application and Selections.   Stay tuned. (more…)

“Music Season” rolls on.  We just finished Regional Solo and Ensemble - results were shared in an email yesterday.  This week we have the State Large Group Music Festivals and Jazz on the Bridge.  Read on for more information. (more…)

BandAides was proud to be able to capture video from the SMSD Symphonic Band Concert for 2025. The Symphonic Bands from all Shawnee Mission High Schools were represented, performing the songs they will present at the State large group competition later this month! The Band Videos North:https://youtu.be/q1XOLCKLUEQ East:https://youtu.be/T6n4kSDnxxg Northwest:https://youtu.be/_vubyBDAyQY West:https://youtu.be/-ASXskiFlBw South:https://youtu.be/tf6qofGs-rQ We hope you enjoy the music and subscribe to the YouTube channel and turn on notifications so you can catch the latest productions from the West Pride Band and other Shawnee Mission District bands!

We've been practicing all year and now it's time to shine - Solo, Ensemble recital, State Large Group, District Symphonic Concert and more! (more…)

Greetings. I am excited to see everyone tomorrow! I hope you have enjoyed your week. Here’s what's coming up. Several big events are coming up this week; read on for details! (more…)

Shawnee Mission West Proudly Honors Pep Band and Dance Team Seniors! (more…)

Over 120 photos of the Thundering Herd, West Concert Bands and the 6th Grade Honor Band from the February 2025 Pasta Dinner and Concert! (more…)

Shawnee Mission West Band Parents, Alumni and some current students came together to make an ad-hoc band for our Pasta Dinner this February! Enjoy the performance by the Thundering Herd! (more…)

WOW!  What a great evening of music and friendships!  I was so excited to hear all of our groups last night as well as see and connect with so many parents, alumni and community members.  Students - way to step up after missing so many days due to weather.  Your musicianship and dedication were on full display.  Parents - You were fantastic.  So many of you helped in various capacities, and every deed, great or small added to the positive atmosphere of the evening.  The greatness of the West Pride Bands is a direct reflection of dedicated students AND PARENTS.  THANK YOU! (more…)

Just a few quick notes this week for Pep Band, Spaghetti Dinner, Thundering Herd alum band and Senior Night for the Pep Band! (more…)

Congratulations to our 2025-26 Drum Majors - Caroline Tims, Lydia Partin, and Jake Auer.  Thank you to all the candidates for your work through the audition preparations.  You are all GREAT leaders and valuable to our program.  Coming up next will be Section Leader Application and Selections.   Stay tuned. (more…)

“Music Season” rolls on.  We just finished Regional Solo and Ensemble - results were shared in an email yesterday.  This week we have the State Large Group Music Festivals and Jazz on the Bridge.  Read on for more information. (more…)

BandAides was proud to be able to capture video from the SMSD Symphonic Band Concert for 2025. The Symphonic Bands from all Shawnee Mission High Schools were represented, performing the songs they will present at the State large group competition later this month! The Band Videos North:https://youtu.be/q1XOLCKLUEQ East:https://youtu.be/T6n4kSDnxxg Northwest:https://youtu.be/_vubyBDAyQY West:https://youtu.be/-ASXskiFlBw South:https://youtu.be/tf6qofGs-rQ We hope you enjoy the music and subscribe to the YouTube channel and turn on notifications so you can catch the latest productions from the West Pride Band and other Shawnee Mission District bands!

We've been practicing all year and now it's time to shine - Solo, Ensemble recital, State Large Group, District Symphonic Concert and more! (more…)

Greetings. I am excited to see everyone tomorrow! I hope you have enjoyed your week. Here’s what's coming up. Several big events are coming up this week; read on for details! (more…)

Shawnee Mission West Proudly Honors Pep Band and Dance Team Seniors! (more…)

Over 120 photos of the Thundering Herd, West Concert Bands and the 6th Grade Honor Band from the February 2025 Pasta Dinner and Concert! (more…)

Shawnee Mission West Band Parents, Alumni and some current students came together to make an ad-hoc band for our Pasta Dinner this February! Enjoy the performance by the Thundering Herd! (more…)

WOW!  What a great evening of music and friendships!  I was so excited to hear all of our groups last night as well as see and connect with so many parents, alumni and community members.  Students - way to step up after missing so many days due to weather.  Your musicianship and dedication were on full display.  Parents - You were fantastic.  So many of you helped in various capacities, and every deed, great or small added to the positive atmosphere of the evening.  The greatness of the West Pride Bands is a direct reflection of dedicated students AND PARENTS.  THANK YOU! (more…)

Just a few quick notes this week for Pep Band, Spaghetti Dinner, Thundering Herd alum band and Senior Night for the Pep Band! (more…)

Congratulations to our 2025-26 Drum Majors - Caroline Tims, Lydia Partin, and Jake Auer.  Thank you to all the candidates for your work through the audition preparations.  You are all GREAT leaders and valuable to our program.  Coming up next will be Section Leader Application and Selections.   Stay tuned. (more…)

“Music Season” rolls on.  We just finished Regional Solo and Ensemble - results were shared in an email yesterday.  This week we have the State Large Group Music Festivals and Jazz on the Bridge.  Read on for more information. (more…)

BandAides was proud to be able to capture video from the SMSD Symphonic Band Concert for 2025. The Symphonic Bands from all Shawnee Mission High Schools were represented, performing the songs they will present at the State large group competition later this month! The Band Videos North:https://youtu.be/q1XOLCKLUEQ East:https://youtu.be/T6n4kSDnxxg Northwest:https://youtu.be/_vubyBDAyQY West:https://youtu.be/-ASXskiFlBw South:https://youtu.be/tf6qofGs-rQ We hope you enjoy the music and subscribe to the YouTube channel and turn on notifications so you can catch the latest productions from the West Pride Band and other Shawnee Mission District bands!

We've been practicing all year and now it's time to shine - Solo, Ensemble recital, State Large Group, District Symphonic Concert and more! (more…)

Greetings. I am excited to see everyone tomorrow! I hope you have enjoyed your week. Here’s what's coming up. Several big events are coming up this week; read on for details! (more…)

Shawnee Mission West Proudly Honors Pep Band and Dance Team Seniors! (more…)

Over 120 photos of the Thundering Herd, West Concert Bands and the 6th Grade Honor Band from the February 2025 Pasta Dinner and Concert! (more…)

Shawnee Mission West Band Parents, Alumni and some current students came together to make an ad-hoc band for our Pasta Dinner this February! Enjoy the performance by the Thundering Herd! (more…)

WOW!  What a great evening of music and friendships!  I was so excited to hear all of our groups last night as well as see and connect with so many parents, alumni and community members.  Students - way to step up after missing so many days due to weather.  Your musicianship and dedication were on full display.  Parents - You were fantastic.  So many of you helped in various capacities, and every deed, great or small added to the positive atmosphere of the evening.  The greatness of the West Pride Bands is a direct reflection of dedicated students AND PARENTS.  THANK YOU! (more…)

Just a few quick notes this week for Pep Band, Spaghetti Dinner, Thundering Herd alum band and Senior Night for the Pep Band! (more…)

Congratulations to our 2025-26 Drum Majors - Caroline Tims, Lydia Partin, and Jake Auer.  Thank you to all the candidates for your work through the audition preparations.  You are all GREAT leaders and valuable to our program.  Coming up next will be Section Leader Application and Selections.   Stay tuned. (more…)

“Music Season” rolls on.  We just finished Regional Solo and Ensemble - results were shared in an email yesterday.  This week we have the State Large Group Music Festivals and Jazz on the Bridge.  Read on for more information. (more…)

BandAides was proud to be able to capture video from the SMSD Symphonic Band Concert for 2025. The Symphonic Bands from all Shawnee Mission High Schools were represented, performing the songs they will present at the State large group competition later this month! The Band Videos North:https://youtu.be/q1XOLCKLUEQ East:https://youtu.be/T6n4kSDnxxg Northwest:https://youtu.be/_vubyBDAyQY West:https://youtu.be/-ASXskiFlBw South:https://youtu.be/tf6qofGs-rQ We hope you enjoy the music and subscribe to the YouTube channel and turn on notifications so you can catch the latest productions from the West Pride Band and other Shawnee Mission District bands!

We've been practicing all year and now it's time to shine - Solo, Ensemble recital, State Large Group, District Symphonic Concert and more! (more…)

Greetings. I am excited to see everyone tomorrow! I hope you have enjoyed your week. Here’s what's coming up. Several big events are coming up this week; read on for details! (more…)

Shawnee Mission West Proudly Honors Pep Band and Dance Team Seniors! (more…)

Over 120 photos of the Thundering Herd, West Concert Bands and the 6th Grade Honor Band from the February 2025 Pasta Dinner and Concert! (more…)

Shawnee Mission West Band Parents, Alumni and some current students came together to make an ad-hoc band for our Pasta Dinner this February! Enjoy the performance by the Thundering Herd! (more…)

WOW!  What a great evening of music and friendships!  I was so excited to hear all of our groups last night as well as see and connect with so many parents, alumni and community members.  Students - way to step up after missing so many days due to weather.  Your musicianship and dedication were on full display.  Parents - You were fantastic.  So many of you helped in various capacities, and every deed, great or small added to the positive atmosphere of the evening.  The greatness of the West Pride Bands is a direct reflection of dedicated students AND PARENTS.  THANK YOU! (more…)

Just a few quick notes this week for Pep Band, Spaghetti Dinner, Thundering Herd alum band and Senior Night for the Pep Band! (more…)

Congratulations to our 2025-26 Drum Majors - Caroline Tims, Lydia Partin, and Jake Auer.  Thank you to all the candidates for your work through the audition preparations.  You are all GREAT leaders and valuable to our program.  Coming up next will be Section Leader Application and Selections.   Stay tuned. (more…)

“Music Season” rolls on.  We just finished Regional Solo and Ensemble - results were shared in an email yesterday.  This week we have the State Large Group Music Festivals and Jazz on the Bridge.  Read on for more information. (more…)

BandAides was proud to be able to capture video from the SMSD Symphonic Band Concert for 2025. The Symphonic Bands from all Shawnee Mission High Schools were represented, performing the songs they will present at the State large group competition later this month! The Band Videos North:https://youtu.be/q1XOLCKLUEQ East:https://youtu.be/T6n4kSDnxxg Northwest:https://youtu.be/_vubyBDAyQY West:https://youtu.be/-ASXskiFlBw South:https://youtu.be/tf6qofGs-rQ We hope you enjoy the music and subscribe to the YouTube channel and turn on notifications so you can catch the latest productions from the West Pride Band and other Shawnee Mission District bands!

We've been practicing all year and now it's time to shine - Solo, Ensemble recital, State Large Group, District Symphonic Concert and more! (more…)

Greetings. I am excited to see everyone tomorrow! I hope you have enjoyed your week. Here’s what's coming up. Several big events are coming up this week; read on for details! (more…)

Shawnee Mission West Proudly Honors Pep Band and Dance Team Seniors! (more…)

Over 120 photos of the Thundering Herd, West Concert Bands and the 6th Grade Honor Band from the February 2025 Pasta Dinner and Concert! (more…)

Shawnee Mission West Band Parents, Alumni and some current students came together to make an ad-hoc band for our Pasta Dinner this February! Enjoy the performance by the Thundering Herd! (more…)

WOW!  What a great evening of music and friendships!  I was so excited to hear all of our groups last night as well as see and connect with so many parents, alumni and community members.  Students - way to step up after missing so many days due to weather.  Your musicianship and dedication were on full display.  Parents - You were fantastic.  So many of you helped in various capacities, and every deed, great or small added to the positive atmosphere of the evening.  The greatness of the West Pride Bands is a direct reflection of dedicated students AND PARENTS.  THANK YOU! (more…)

Just a few quick notes this week for Pep Band, Spaghetti Dinner, Thundering Herd alum band and Senior Night for the Pep Band! (more…)

Congratulations to our 2025-26 Drum Majors - Caroline Tims, Lydia Partin, and Jake Auer.  Thank you to all the candidates for your work through the audition preparations.  You are all GREAT leaders and valuable to our program.  Coming up next will be Section Leader Application and Selections.   Stay tuned. (more…)

“Music Season” rolls on.  We just finished Regional Solo and Ensemble - results were shared in an email yesterday.  This week we have the State Large Group Music Festivals and Jazz on the Bridge.  Read on for more information. (more…)

BandAides was proud to be able to capture video from the SMSD Symphonic Band Concert for 2025. The Symphonic Bands from all Shawnee Mission High Schools were represented, performing the songs they will present at the State large group competition later this month! The Band Videos North:https://youtu.be/q1XOLCKLUEQ East:https://youtu.be/T6n4kSDnxxg Northwest:https://youtu.be/_vubyBDAyQY West:https://youtu.be/-ASXskiFlBw South:https://youtu.be/tf6qofGs-rQ We hope you enjoy the music and subscribe to the YouTube channel and turn on notifications so you can catch the latest productions from the West Pride Band and other Shawnee Mission District bands!

We've been practicing all year and now it's time to shine - Solo, Ensemble recital, State Large Group, District Symphonic Concert and more! (more…)

Greetings. I am excited to see everyone tomorrow! I hope you have enjoyed your week. Here’s what's coming up. Several big events are coming up this week; read on for details! (more…)

Shawnee Mission West Proudly Honors Pep Band and Dance Team Seniors! (more…)

Over 120 photos of the Thundering Herd, West Concert Bands and the 6th Grade Honor Band from the February 2025 Pasta Dinner and Concert! (more…)

Shawnee Mission West Band Parents, Alumni and some current students came together to make an ad-hoc band for our Pasta Dinner this February! Enjoy the performance by the Thundering Herd! (more…)

WOW!  What a great evening of music and friendships!  I was so excited to hear all of our groups last night as well as see and connect with so many parents, alumni and community members.  Students - way to step up after missing so many days due to weather.  Your musicianship and dedication were on full display.  Parents - You were fantastic.  So many of you helped in various capacities, and every deed, great or small added to the positive atmosphere of the evening.  The greatness of the West Pride Bands is a direct reflection of dedicated students AND PARENTS.  THANK YOU! (more…)

Just a few quick notes this week for Pep Band, Spaghetti Dinner, Thundering Herd alum band and Senior Night for the Pep Band! (more…)

Congratulations to our 2025-26 Drum Majors - Caroline Tims, Lydia Partin, and Jake Auer.  Thank you to all the candidates for your work through the audition preparations.  You are all GREAT leaders and valuable to our program.  Coming up next will be Section Leader Application and Selections.   Stay tuned. (more…)

“Music Season” rolls on.  We just finished Regional Solo and Ensemble - results were shared in an email yesterday.  This week we have the State Large Group Music Festivals and Jazz on the Bridge.  Read on for more information. (more…)

BandAides was proud to be able to capture video from the SMSD Symphonic Band Concert for 2025. The Symphonic Bands from all Shawnee Mission High Schools were represented, performing the songs they will present at the State large group competition later this month! The Band Videos North:https://youtu.be/q1XOLCKLUEQ East:https://youtu.be/T6n4kSDnxxg Northwest:https://youtu.be/_vubyBDAyQY West:https://youtu.be/-ASXskiFlBw South:https://youtu.be/tf6qofGs-rQ We hope you enjoy the music and subscribe to the YouTube channel and turn on notifications so you can catch the latest productions from the West Pride Band and other Shawnee Mission District bands!

We've been practicing all year and now it's time to shine - Solo, Ensemble recital, State Large Group, District Symphonic Concert and more! (more…)

Greetings. I am excited to see everyone tomorrow! I hope you have enjoyed your week. Here’s what's coming up. Several big events are coming up this week; read on for details! (more…)

Shawnee Mission West Proudly Honors Pep Band and Dance Team Seniors! (more…)

Over 120 photos of the Thundering Herd, West Concert Bands and the 6th Grade Honor Band from the February 2025 Pasta Dinner and Concert! (more…)

Shawnee Mission West Band Parents, Alumni and some current students came together to make an ad-hoc band for our Pasta Dinner this February! Enjoy the performance by the Thundering Herd! (more…)

WOW!  What a great evening of music and friendships!  I was so excited to hear all of our groups last night as well as see and connect with so many parents, alumni and community members.  Students - way to step up after missing so many days due to weather.  Your musicianship and dedication were on full display.  Parents - You were fantastic.  So many of you helped in various capacities, and every deed, great or small added to the positive atmosphere of the evening.  The greatness of the West Pride Bands is a direct reflection of dedicated students AND PARENTS.  THANK YOU! (more…)

Just a few quick notes this week for Pep Band, Spaghetti Dinner, Thundering Herd alum band and Senior Night for the Pep Band! (more…)

Congratulations to our 2025-26 Drum Majors - Caroline Tims, Lydia Partin, and Jake Auer.  Thank you to all the candidates for your work through the audition preparations.  You are all GREAT leaders and valuable to our program.  Coming up next will be Section Leader Application and Selections.   Stay tuned. (more…)