2021 SM West Marching Band Leaders
Marching Band isn’t just one director pushing everything into line – it’s all of the students working together and leading each other on the journey to make amazing music and performances.
2020 Color Guard Auditions
Are you interested in auditioning for the 2020 Color Guard? Here’s all the information you will need about the audition, pre-audition, clinics, and a brand-new audition process! Pre-Audition Meeting We will be holding a pre-audition meeting on February 11, 2020. It will be held in the band room at West at 7pm (Room 149). This is a meeting for both students and parents where we will go over this information! If you have questions, ask them on the 11th! If you have a question, I bet someone else does too, so go ahead and ask! Pre-Audition Clinic The following times are the pre-audition clinics. It is very important that you…
Read More
2019 Winter Band Concert Information
Thursday night, Dec. 12 - Band concert ALL bands. Pictures will be taken prior to the concert starting at 6:00p with the Wind Ensemble, followed at 6:15 by the Symphonic Band (this includes Freshman Concert Band the rest of the year). Jazz pictures will be taken later. The doors to the auditorium will open after pictures about 6:40p. Make sure you have the appropriate "concert dress" items. All Black long dresses, Tuxedo shirts, ties, cummerbunds, black dress pants, black DRESS shoes and long black socks etc. If in doubt, please ask Dr. Thomas. Ladies - dresses above the knees are not acceptable nor are low necklines. If you need help obtaining the correct attire,…
Read More
2019 KBA Marching Festival Schedule – SM West
From Mr. Thomas: Saturday: KBA Marching Festival - STRANGE schedule. Not my desire, but due to a packed performance schedule (28 bands), we must leave the campus at noon (fire marshal’s declaration), then if we are in finals, we will drive back. Please eat breakfast prior to arrival in the morning. You can eat lunch when we arrive back in KC. Similarly, if we make it into finals, please eat before arrival back at West to return. 6:15a - Call time – come in T-shirt, shorts, socks, marching shoes etc. Change into uniform, upon arrival at school. 6:45 Bus departs West 8:00 Bus arrives at Topeka Washburn University Warm-up 9:30 Preliminary performance 9:50 Change into street clothes to watch other bands…
Read More
October Glow Marching Show Resources
Mass quantities of Glow Sticks make the show such a brilliant success! You can find them locally - sometimes - or order online; A list of products used successfully before; no affiliation, just products that have worked. (we really should get an Amazon Affiliate Account...) 100 Pack Loops, Blue25 box bright blue 6" glowsticks25 box bright green 6" glowsticks100 pack loops, green100 pack loops, multicolor25 box, multicolor 6" glowsticks or this set100 pack smaller loops (wristband size, multicolor) You will need a *lot* of clear packing tape to attach the glowsticks to your marching band student. Here is a lot of clear packing tape in easy to use dispensers. Please…
Read More
2019 Homecoming Parade
The SM West homecoming parade will begin at approximately 1:30 pm in the circle drive of Shawnee Mission West High School. The parade proceeds down 85th Street to Santa Fe Drive and concludes at Overland Park Elementary School. Parents and guests are invited to attend or watch along the parade route. Stay tuned to the SM West Band Facebook page for any updates or changes for weather.
Read More
BandAides Meeting, Sept 2019
We're having our September 2019 BandAides West parent meeting immediately following Labor Day, Sept. 3rd at 7PM. All Band Parents are invited to find out what's new, what's coming up and how to get involved in your band students activities!
Read More
SM West Band Spirit Wear, 2019!
The 2019 Shawnee Mission West Band Spirit Wear store is open now! Order now through August 5th. All orders will be delivered about 3 weeks after the store closes. Visit https://smwband2019.itemorder.com/sale to order!
Read More
2019 Band Seniors Play the Fight Song
Our graduating Senior Band Members play the Fight Song one last time! https://youtu.be/ZHsrKDGYT3I
Read More
SM West Band Notes, April 28 2019
Notes from Mr. Thomas: Seniors – The BAW Scholarship Packet and essay are due in the band office first thing Monday morning. Seniors – The Kelsie Smith Scholarship was emailed earlier this past week. Tuesday – We have a pep band for the 8th graders that are coming to visit us at 9:00a.m. There is a sign-up sheet in the front of the band room. I need your name on the list by Monday if you are going to play. Drum line we need all of you because you will have a spotlight performance in the auditorium at around 9:30. No need to wear Pep Band shirts unless you want…
Read More
2021 SM West Marching Band Leaders
Marching Band isn’t just one director pushing everything into line – it’s all of the students working together and leading each other on the journey to make amazing music and performances.
2020 Color Guard Auditions
Are you interested in auditioning for the 2020 Color Guard? Here’s all the information you will need about the audition, pre-audition, clinics, and a brand-new audition process! Pre-Audition Meeting We will be holding a pre-audition meeting on February 11, 2020. It will be held in the band room at West at 7pm (Room 149). This is a meeting for both students and parents where we will go over this information! If you have questions, ask them on the 11th! If you have a question, I bet someone else does too, so go ahead and ask! Pre-Audition Clinic The following times are the pre-audition clinics. It is very important that you…
Read More
2019 Winter Band Concert Information
Thursday night, Dec. 12 - Band concert ALL bands. Pictures will be taken prior to the concert starting at 6:00p with the Wind Ensemble, followed at 6:15 by the Symphonic Band (this includes Freshman Concert Band the rest of the year). Jazz pictures will be taken later. The doors to the auditorium will open after pictures about 6:40p. Make sure you have the appropriate "concert dress" items. All Black long dresses, Tuxedo shirts, ties, cummerbunds, black dress pants, black DRESS shoes and long black socks etc. If in doubt, please ask Dr. Thomas. Ladies - dresses above the knees are not acceptable nor are low necklines. If you need help obtaining the correct attire,…
Read More
2019 KBA Marching Festival Schedule – SM West
From Mr. Thomas: Saturday: KBA Marching Festival - STRANGE schedule. Not my desire, but due to a packed performance schedule (28 bands), we must leave the campus at noon (fire marshal’s declaration), then if we are in finals, we will drive back. Please eat breakfast prior to arrival in the morning. You can eat lunch when we arrive back in KC. Similarly, if we make it into finals, please eat before arrival back at West to return. 6:15a - Call time – come in T-shirt, shorts, socks, marching shoes etc. Change into uniform, upon arrival at school. 6:45 Bus departs West 8:00 Bus arrives at Topeka Washburn University Warm-up 9:30 Preliminary performance 9:50 Change into street clothes to watch other bands…
Read More
October Glow Marching Show Resources
Mass quantities of Glow Sticks make the show such a brilliant success! You can find them locally - sometimes - or order online; A list of products used successfully before; no affiliation, just products that have worked. (we really should get an Amazon Affiliate Account...) 100 Pack Loops, Blue25 box bright blue 6" glowsticks25 box bright green 6" glowsticks100 pack loops, green100 pack loops, multicolor25 box, multicolor 6" glowsticks or this set100 pack smaller loops (wristband size, multicolor) You will need a *lot* of clear packing tape to attach the glowsticks to your marching band student. Here is a lot of clear packing tape in easy to use dispensers. Please…
Read More
2019 Homecoming Parade
The SM West homecoming parade will begin at approximately 1:30 pm in the circle drive of Shawnee Mission West High School. The parade proceeds down 85th Street to Santa Fe Drive and concludes at Overland Park Elementary School. Parents and guests are invited to attend or watch along the parade route. Stay tuned to the SM West Band Facebook page for any updates or changes for weather.
Read More
BandAides Meeting, Sept 2019
We're having our September 2019 BandAides West parent meeting immediately following Labor Day, Sept. 3rd at 7PM. All Band Parents are invited to find out what's new, what's coming up and how to get involved in your band students activities!
Read More
SM West Band Spirit Wear, 2019!
The 2019 Shawnee Mission West Band Spirit Wear store is open now! Order now through August 5th. All orders will be delivered about 3 weeks after the store closes. Visit https://smwband2019.itemorder.com/sale to order!
Read More
2019 Band Seniors Play the Fight Song
Our graduating Senior Band Members play the Fight Song one last time! https://youtu.be/ZHsrKDGYT3I
Read More
SM West Band Notes, April 28 2019
Notes from Mr. Thomas: Seniors – The BAW Scholarship Packet and essay are due in the band office first thing Monday morning. Seniors – The Kelsie Smith Scholarship was emailed earlier this past week. Tuesday – We have a pep band for the 8th graders that are coming to visit us at 9:00a.m. There is a sign-up sheet in the front of the band room. I need your name on the list by Monday if you are going to play. Drum line we need all of you because you will have a spotlight performance in the auditorium at around 9:30. No need to wear Pep Band shirts unless you want…
Read More
2021 SM West Marching Band Leaders
Marching Band isn’t just one director pushing everything into line – it’s all of the students working together and leading each other on the journey to make amazing music and performances.
2020 Color Guard Auditions
Are you interested in auditioning for the 2020 Color Guard? Here’s all the information you will need about the audition, pre-audition, clinics, and a brand-new audition process! Pre-Audition Meeting We will be holding a pre-audition meeting on February 11, 2020. It will be held in the band room at West at 7pm (Room 149). This is a meeting for both students and parents where we will go over this information! If you have questions, ask them on the 11th! If you have a question, I bet someone else does too, so go ahead and ask! Pre-Audition Clinic The following times are the pre-audition clinics. It is very important that you…
Read More
2019 Winter Band Concert Information
Thursday night, Dec. 12 - Band concert ALL bands. Pictures will be taken prior to the concert starting at 6:00p with the Wind Ensemble, followed at 6:15 by the Symphonic Band (this includes Freshman Concert Band the rest of the year). Jazz pictures will be taken later. The doors to the auditorium will open after pictures about 6:40p. Make sure you have the appropriate "concert dress" items. All Black long dresses, Tuxedo shirts, ties, cummerbunds, black dress pants, black DRESS shoes and long black socks etc. If in doubt, please ask Dr. Thomas. Ladies - dresses above the knees are not acceptable nor are low necklines. If you need help obtaining the correct attire,…
Read More
2019 KBA Marching Festival Schedule – SM West
From Mr. Thomas: Saturday: KBA Marching Festival - STRANGE schedule. Not my desire, but due to a packed performance schedule (28 bands), we must leave the campus at noon (fire marshal’s declaration), then if we are in finals, we will drive back. Please eat breakfast prior to arrival in the morning. You can eat lunch when we arrive back in KC. Similarly, if we make it into finals, please eat before arrival back at West to return. 6:15a - Call time – come in T-shirt, shorts, socks, marching shoes etc. Change into uniform, upon arrival at school. 6:45 Bus departs West 8:00 Bus arrives at Topeka Washburn University Warm-up 9:30 Preliminary performance 9:50 Change into street clothes to watch other bands…
Read More
October Glow Marching Show Resources
Mass quantities of Glow Sticks make the show such a brilliant success! You can find them locally - sometimes - or order online; A list of products used successfully before; no affiliation, just products that have worked. (we really should get an Amazon Affiliate Account...) 100 Pack Loops, Blue25 box bright blue 6" glowsticks25 box bright green 6" glowsticks100 pack loops, green100 pack loops, multicolor25 box, multicolor 6" glowsticks or this set100 pack smaller loops (wristband size, multicolor) You will need a *lot* of clear packing tape to attach the glowsticks to your marching band student. Here is a lot of clear packing tape in easy to use dispensers. Please…
Read More
2019 Homecoming Parade
The SM West homecoming parade will begin at approximately 1:30 pm in the circle drive of Shawnee Mission West High School. The parade proceeds down 85th Street to Santa Fe Drive and concludes at Overland Park Elementary School. Parents and guests are invited to attend or watch along the parade route. Stay tuned to the SM West Band Facebook page for any updates or changes for weather.
Read More
BandAides Meeting, Sept 2019
We're having our September 2019 BandAides West parent meeting immediately following Labor Day, Sept. 3rd at 7PM. All Band Parents are invited to find out what's new, what's coming up and how to get involved in your band students activities!
Read More
SM West Band Spirit Wear, 2019!
The 2019 Shawnee Mission West Band Spirit Wear store is open now! Order now through August 5th. All orders will be delivered about 3 weeks after the store closes. Visit https://smwband2019.itemorder.com/sale to order!
Read More
2019 Band Seniors Play the Fight Song
Our graduating Senior Band Members play the Fight Song one last time! https://youtu.be/ZHsrKDGYT3I
Read More
SM West Band Notes, April 28 2019
Notes from Mr. Thomas: Seniors – The BAW Scholarship Packet and essay are due in the band office first thing Monday morning. Seniors – The Kelsie Smith Scholarship was emailed earlier this past week. Tuesday – We have a pep band for the 8th graders that are coming to visit us at 9:00a.m. There is a sign-up sheet in the front of the band room. I need your name on the list by Monday if you are going to play. Drum line we need all of you because you will have a spotlight performance in the auditorium at around 9:30. No need to wear Pep Band shirts unless you want…
Read More
2021 SM West Marching Band Leaders
Marching Band isn’t just one director pushing everything into line – it’s all of the students working together and leading each other on the journey to make amazing music and performances.
2020 Color Guard Auditions
Are you interested in auditioning for the 2020 Color Guard? Here’s all the information you will need about the audition, pre-audition, clinics, and a brand-new audition process! Pre-Audition Meeting We will be holding a pre-audition meeting on February 11, 2020. It will be held in the band room at West at 7pm (Room 149). This is a meeting for both students and parents where we will go over this information! If you have questions, ask them on the 11th! If you have a question, I bet someone else does too, so go ahead and ask! Pre-Audition Clinic The following times are the pre-audition clinics. It is very important that you…
Read More
2019 Winter Band Concert Information
Thursday night, Dec. 12 - Band concert ALL bands. Pictures will be taken prior to the concert starting at 6:00p with the Wind Ensemble, followed at 6:15 by the Symphonic Band (this includes Freshman Concert Band the rest of the year). Jazz pictures will be taken later. The doors to the auditorium will open after pictures about 6:40p. Make sure you have the appropriate "concert dress" items. All Black long dresses, Tuxedo shirts, ties, cummerbunds, black dress pants, black DRESS shoes and long black socks etc. If in doubt, please ask Dr. Thomas. Ladies - dresses above the knees are not acceptable nor are low necklines. If you need help obtaining the correct attire,…
Read More
2019 KBA Marching Festival Schedule – SM West
From Mr. Thomas: Saturday: KBA Marching Festival - STRANGE schedule. Not my desire, but due to a packed performance schedule (28 bands), we must leave the campus at noon (fire marshal’s declaration), then if we are in finals, we will drive back. Please eat breakfast prior to arrival in the morning. You can eat lunch when we arrive back in KC. Similarly, if we make it into finals, please eat before arrival back at West to return. 6:15a - Call time – come in T-shirt, shorts, socks, marching shoes etc. Change into uniform, upon arrival at school. 6:45 Bus departs West 8:00 Bus arrives at Topeka Washburn University Warm-up 9:30 Preliminary performance 9:50 Change into street clothes to watch other bands…
Read More
October Glow Marching Show Resources
Mass quantities of Glow Sticks make the show such a brilliant success! You can find them locally - sometimes - or order online; A list of products used successfully before; no affiliation, just products that have worked. (we really should get an Amazon Affiliate Account...) 100 Pack Loops, Blue25 box bright blue 6" glowsticks25 box bright green 6" glowsticks100 pack loops, green100 pack loops, multicolor25 box, multicolor 6" glowsticks or this set100 pack smaller loops (wristband size, multicolor) You will need a *lot* of clear packing tape to attach the glowsticks to your marching band student. Here is a lot of clear packing tape in easy to use dispensers. Please…
Read More
2019 Homecoming Parade
The SM West homecoming parade will begin at approximately 1:30 pm in the circle drive of Shawnee Mission West High School. The parade proceeds down 85th Street to Santa Fe Drive and concludes at Overland Park Elementary School. Parents and guests are invited to attend or watch along the parade route. Stay tuned to the SM West Band Facebook page for any updates or changes for weather.
Read More
BandAides Meeting, Sept 2019
We're having our September 2019 BandAides West parent meeting immediately following Labor Day, Sept. 3rd at 7PM. All Band Parents are invited to find out what's new, what's coming up and how to get involved in your band students activities!
Read More
SM West Band Spirit Wear, 2019!
The 2019 Shawnee Mission West Band Spirit Wear store is open now! Order now through August 5th. All orders will be delivered about 3 weeks after the store closes. Visit https://smwband2019.itemorder.com/sale to order!
Read More
2019 Band Seniors Play the Fight Song
Our graduating Senior Band Members play the Fight Song one last time! https://youtu.be/ZHsrKDGYT3I
Read More
SM West Band Notes, April 28 2019
Notes from Mr. Thomas: Seniors – The BAW Scholarship Packet and essay are due in the band office first thing Monday morning. Seniors – The Kelsie Smith Scholarship was emailed earlier this past week. Tuesday – We have a pep band for the 8th graders that are coming to visit us at 9:00a.m. There is a sign-up sheet in the front of the band room. I need your name on the list by Monday if you are going to play. Drum line we need all of you because you will have a spotlight performance in the auditorium at around 9:30. No need to wear Pep Band shirts unless you want…
Read More
2021 SM West Marching Band Leaders
Marching Band isn’t just one director pushing everything into line – it’s all of the students working together and leading each other on the journey to make amazing music and performances.
2020 Color Guard Auditions
Are you interested in auditioning for the 2020 Color Guard? Here’s all the information you will need about the audition, pre-audition, clinics, and a brand-new audition process! Pre-Audition Meeting We will be holding a pre-audition meeting on February 11, 2020. It will be held in the band room at West at 7pm (Room 149). This is a meeting for both students and parents where we will go over this information! If you have questions, ask them on the 11th! If you have a question, I bet someone else does too, so go ahead and ask! Pre-Audition Clinic The following times are the pre-audition clinics. It is very important that you…
Read More
2019 Winter Band Concert Information
Thursday night, Dec. 12 - Band concert ALL bands. Pictures will be taken prior to the concert starting at 6:00p with the Wind Ensemble, followed at 6:15 by the Symphonic Band (this includes Freshman Concert Band the rest of the year). Jazz pictures will be taken later. The doors to the auditorium will open after pictures about 6:40p. Make sure you have the appropriate "concert dress" items. All Black long dresses, Tuxedo shirts, ties, cummerbunds, black dress pants, black DRESS shoes and long black socks etc. If in doubt, please ask Dr. Thomas. Ladies - dresses above the knees are not acceptable nor are low necklines. If you need help obtaining the correct attire,…
Read More
2019 KBA Marching Festival Schedule – SM West
From Mr. Thomas: Saturday: KBA Marching Festival - STRANGE schedule. Not my desire, but due to a packed performance schedule (28 bands), we must leave the campus at noon (fire marshal’s declaration), then if we are in finals, we will drive back. Please eat breakfast prior to arrival in the morning. You can eat lunch when we arrive back in KC. Similarly, if we make it into finals, please eat before arrival back at West to return. 6:15a - Call time – come in T-shirt, shorts, socks, marching shoes etc. Change into uniform, upon arrival at school. 6:45 Bus departs West 8:00 Bus arrives at Topeka Washburn University Warm-up 9:30 Preliminary performance 9:50 Change into street clothes to watch other bands…
Read More
October Glow Marching Show Resources
Mass quantities of Glow Sticks make the show such a brilliant success! You can find them locally - sometimes - or order online; A list of products used successfully before; no affiliation, just products that have worked. (we really should get an Amazon Affiliate Account...) 100 Pack Loops, Blue25 box bright blue 6" glowsticks25 box bright green 6" glowsticks100 pack loops, green100 pack loops, multicolor25 box, multicolor 6" glowsticks or this set100 pack smaller loops (wristband size, multicolor) You will need a *lot* of clear packing tape to attach the glowsticks to your marching band student. Here is a lot of clear packing tape in easy to use dispensers. Please…
Read More
2019 Homecoming Parade
The SM West homecoming parade will begin at approximately 1:30 pm in the circle drive of Shawnee Mission West High School. The parade proceeds down 85th Street to Santa Fe Drive and concludes at Overland Park Elementary School. Parents and guests are invited to attend or watch along the parade route. Stay tuned to the SM West Band Facebook page for any updates or changes for weather.
Read More
BandAides Meeting, Sept 2019
We're having our September 2019 BandAides West parent meeting immediately following Labor Day, Sept. 3rd at 7PM. All Band Parents are invited to find out what's new, what's coming up and how to get involved in your band students activities!
Read More
SM West Band Spirit Wear, 2019!
The 2019 Shawnee Mission West Band Spirit Wear store is open now! Order now through August 5th. All orders will be delivered about 3 weeks after the store closes. Visit https://smwband2019.itemorder.com/sale to order!
Read More
2019 Band Seniors Play the Fight Song
Our graduating Senior Band Members play the Fight Song one last time! https://youtu.be/ZHsrKDGYT3I
Read More
SM West Band Notes, April 28 2019
Notes from Mr. Thomas: Seniors – The BAW Scholarship Packet and essay are due in the band office first thing Monday morning. Seniors – The Kelsie Smith Scholarship was emailed earlier this past week. Tuesday – We have a pep band for the 8th graders that are coming to visit us at 9:00a.m. There is a sign-up sheet in the front of the band room. I need your name on the list by Monday if you are going to play. Drum line we need all of you because you will have a spotlight performance in the auditorium at around 9:30. No need to wear Pep Band shirts unless you want…
Read More
2021 SM West Marching Band Leaders
Marching Band isn’t just one director pushing everything into line – it’s all of the students working together and leading each other on the journey to make amazing music and performances.
2020 Color Guard Auditions
Are you interested in auditioning for the 2020 Color Guard? Here’s all the information you will need about the audition, pre-audition, clinics, and a brand-new audition process! Pre-Audition Meeting We will be holding a pre-audition meeting on February 11, 2020. It will be held in the band room at West at 7pm (Room 149). This is a meeting for both students and parents where we will go over this information! If you have questions, ask them on the 11th! If you have a question, I bet someone else does too, so go ahead and ask! Pre-Audition Clinic The following times are the pre-audition clinics. It is very important that you…
Read More
2019 Winter Band Concert Information
Thursday night, Dec. 12 - Band concert ALL bands. Pictures will be taken prior to the concert starting at 6:00p with the Wind Ensemble, followed at 6:15 by the Symphonic Band (this includes Freshman Concert Band the rest of the year). Jazz pictures will be taken later. The doors to the auditorium will open after pictures about 6:40p. Make sure you have the appropriate "concert dress" items. All Black long dresses, Tuxedo shirts, ties, cummerbunds, black dress pants, black DRESS shoes and long black socks etc. If in doubt, please ask Dr. Thomas. Ladies - dresses above the knees are not acceptable nor are low necklines. If you need help obtaining the correct attire,…
Read More
2019 KBA Marching Festival Schedule – SM West
From Mr. Thomas: Saturday: KBA Marching Festival - STRANGE schedule. Not my desire, but due to a packed performance schedule (28 bands), we must leave the campus at noon (fire marshal’s declaration), then if we are in finals, we will drive back. Please eat breakfast prior to arrival in the morning. You can eat lunch when we arrive back in KC. Similarly, if we make it into finals, please eat before arrival back at West to return. 6:15a - Call time – come in T-shirt, shorts, socks, marching shoes etc. Change into uniform, upon arrival at school. 6:45 Bus departs West 8:00 Bus arrives at Topeka Washburn University Warm-up 9:30 Preliminary performance 9:50 Change into street clothes to watch other bands…
Read More
October Glow Marching Show Resources
Mass quantities of Glow Sticks make the show such a brilliant success! You can find them locally - sometimes - or order online; A list of products used successfully before; no affiliation, just products that have worked. (we really should get an Amazon Affiliate Account...) 100 Pack Loops, Blue25 box bright blue 6" glowsticks25 box bright green 6" glowsticks100 pack loops, green100 pack loops, multicolor25 box, multicolor 6" glowsticks or this set100 pack smaller loops (wristband size, multicolor) You will need a *lot* of clear packing tape to attach the glowsticks to your marching band student. Here is a lot of clear packing tape in easy to use dispensers. Please…
Read More
2019 Homecoming Parade
The SM West homecoming parade will begin at approximately 1:30 pm in the circle drive of Shawnee Mission West High School. The parade proceeds down 85th Street to Santa Fe Drive and concludes at Overland Park Elementary School. Parents and guests are invited to attend or watch along the parade route. Stay tuned to the SM West Band Facebook page for any updates or changes for weather.
Read More
BandAides Meeting, Sept 2019
We're having our September 2019 BandAides West parent meeting immediately following Labor Day, Sept. 3rd at 7PM. All Band Parents are invited to find out what's new, what's coming up and how to get involved in your band students activities!
Read More
SM West Band Spirit Wear, 2019!
The 2019 Shawnee Mission West Band Spirit Wear store is open now! Order now through August 5th. All orders will be delivered about 3 weeks after the store closes. Visit https://smwband2019.itemorder.com/sale to order!
Read More
2019 Band Seniors Play the Fight Song
Our graduating Senior Band Members play the Fight Song one last time! https://youtu.be/ZHsrKDGYT3I
Read More
SM West Band Notes, April 28 2019
Notes from Mr. Thomas: Seniors – The BAW Scholarship Packet and essay are due in the band office first thing Monday morning. Seniors – The Kelsie Smith Scholarship was emailed earlier this past week. Tuesday – We have a pep band for the 8th graders that are coming to visit us at 9:00a.m. There is a sign-up sheet in the front of the band room. I need your name on the list by Monday if you are going to play. Drum line we need all of you because you will have a spotlight performance in the auditorium at around 9:30. No need to wear Pep Band shirts unless you want…
Read More
2021 SM West Marching Band Leaders
Marching Band isn’t just one director pushing everything into line – it’s all of the students working together and leading each other on the journey to make amazing music and performances.
2020 Color Guard Auditions
Are you interested in auditioning for the 2020 Color Guard? Here’s all the information you will need about the audition, pre-audition, clinics, and a brand-new audition process! Pre-Audition Meeting We will be holding a pre-audition meeting on February 11, 2020. It will be held in the band room at West at 7pm (Room 149). This is a meeting for both students and parents where we will go over this information! If you have questions, ask them on the 11th! If you have a question, I bet someone else does too, so go ahead and ask! Pre-Audition Clinic The following times are the pre-audition clinics. It is very important that you…
Read More
2019 Winter Band Concert Information
Thursday night, Dec. 12 - Band concert ALL bands. Pictures will be taken prior to the concert starting at 6:00p with the Wind Ensemble, followed at 6:15 by the Symphonic Band (this includes Freshman Concert Band the rest of the year). Jazz pictures will be taken later. The doors to the auditorium will open after pictures about 6:40p. Make sure you have the appropriate "concert dress" items. All Black long dresses, Tuxedo shirts, ties, cummerbunds, black dress pants, black DRESS shoes and long black socks etc. If in doubt, please ask Dr. Thomas. Ladies - dresses above the knees are not acceptable nor are low necklines. If you need help obtaining the correct attire,…
Read More
2019 KBA Marching Festival Schedule – SM West
From Mr. Thomas: Saturday: KBA Marching Festival - STRANGE schedule. Not my desire, but due to a packed performance schedule (28 bands), we must leave the campus at noon (fire marshal’s declaration), then if we are in finals, we will drive back. Please eat breakfast prior to arrival in the morning. You can eat lunch when we arrive back in KC. Similarly, if we make it into finals, please eat before arrival back at West to return. 6:15a - Call time – come in T-shirt, shorts, socks, marching shoes etc. Change into uniform, upon arrival at school. 6:45 Bus departs West 8:00 Bus arrives at Topeka Washburn University Warm-up 9:30 Preliminary performance 9:50 Change into street clothes to watch other bands…
Read More
October Glow Marching Show Resources
Mass quantities of Glow Sticks make the show such a brilliant success! You can find them locally - sometimes - or order online; A list of products used successfully before; no affiliation, just products that have worked. (we really should get an Amazon Affiliate Account...) 100 Pack Loops, Blue25 box bright blue 6" glowsticks25 box bright green 6" glowsticks100 pack loops, green100 pack loops, multicolor25 box, multicolor 6" glowsticks or this set100 pack smaller loops (wristband size, multicolor) You will need a *lot* of clear packing tape to attach the glowsticks to your marching band student. Here is a lot of clear packing tape in easy to use dispensers. Please…
Read More
2019 Homecoming Parade
The SM West homecoming parade will begin at approximately 1:30 pm in the circle drive of Shawnee Mission West High School. The parade proceeds down 85th Street to Santa Fe Drive and concludes at Overland Park Elementary School. Parents and guests are invited to attend or watch along the parade route. Stay tuned to the SM West Band Facebook page for any updates or changes for weather.
Read More
BandAides Meeting, Sept 2019
We're having our September 2019 BandAides West parent meeting immediately following Labor Day, Sept. 3rd at 7PM. All Band Parents are invited to find out what's new, what's coming up and how to get involved in your band students activities!
Read More
SM West Band Spirit Wear, 2019!
The 2019 Shawnee Mission West Band Spirit Wear store is open now! Order now through August 5th. All orders will be delivered about 3 weeks after the store closes. Visit https://smwband2019.itemorder.com/sale to order!
Read More
2019 Band Seniors Play the Fight Song
Our graduating Senior Band Members play the Fight Song one last time! https://youtu.be/ZHsrKDGYT3I
Read More
SM West Band Notes, April 28 2019
Notes from Mr. Thomas: Seniors – The BAW Scholarship Packet and essay are due in the band office first thing Monday morning. Seniors – The Kelsie Smith Scholarship was emailed earlier this past week. Tuesday – We have a pep band for the 8th graders that are coming to visit us at 9:00a.m. There is a sign-up sheet in the front of the band room. I need your name on the list by Monday if you are going to play. Drum line we need all of you because you will have a spotlight performance in the auditorium at around 9:30. No need to wear Pep Band shirts unless you want…
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2021 SM West Marching Band Leaders
Marching Band isn’t just one director pushing everything into line – it’s all of the students working together and leading each other on the journey to make amazing music and performances.
2020 Color Guard Auditions
Are you interested in auditioning for the 2020 Color Guard? Here’s all the information you will need about the audition, pre-audition, clinics, and a brand-new audition process! Pre-Audition Meeting We will be holding a pre-audition meeting on February 11, 2020. It will be held in the band room at West at 7pm (Room 149). This is a meeting for both students and parents where we will go over this information! If you have questions, ask them on the 11th! If you have a question, I bet someone else does too, so go ahead and ask! Pre-Audition Clinic The following times are the pre-audition clinics. It is very important that you…
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2019 Winter Band Concert Information
Thursday night, Dec. 12 - Band concert ALL bands. Pictures will be taken prior to the concert starting at 6:00p with the Wind Ensemble, followed at 6:15 by the Symphonic Band (this includes Freshman Concert Band the rest of the year). Jazz pictures will be taken later. The doors to the auditorium will open after pictures about 6:40p. Make sure you have the appropriate "concert dress" items. All Black long dresses, Tuxedo shirts, ties, cummerbunds, black dress pants, black DRESS shoes and long black socks etc. If in doubt, please ask Dr. Thomas. Ladies - dresses above the knees are not acceptable nor are low necklines. If you need help obtaining the correct attire,…
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2019 KBA Marching Festival Schedule – SM West
From Mr. Thomas: Saturday: KBA Marching Festival - STRANGE schedule. Not my desire, but due to a packed performance schedule (28 bands), we must leave the campus at noon (fire marshal’s declaration), then if we are in finals, we will drive back. Please eat breakfast prior to arrival in the morning. You can eat lunch when we arrive back in KC. Similarly, if we make it into finals, please eat before arrival back at West to return. 6:15a - Call time – come in T-shirt, shorts, socks, marching shoes etc. Change into uniform, upon arrival at school. 6:45 Bus departs West 8:00 Bus arrives at Topeka Washburn University Warm-up 9:30 Preliminary performance 9:50 Change into street clothes to watch other bands…
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October Glow Marching Show Resources
Mass quantities of Glow Sticks make the show such a brilliant success! You can find them locally - sometimes - or order online; A list of products used successfully before; no affiliation, just products that have worked. (we really should get an Amazon Affiliate Account...) 100 Pack Loops, Blue25 box bright blue 6" glowsticks25 box bright green 6" glowsticks100 pack loops, green100 pack loops, multicolor25 box, multicolor 6" glowsticks or this set100 pack smaller loops (wristband size, multicolor) You will need a *lot* of clear packing tape to attach the glowsticks to your marching band student. Here is a lot of clear packing tape in easy to use dispensers. Please…
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2019 Homecoming Parade
The SM West homecoming parade will begin at approximately 1:30 pm in the circle drive of Shawnee Mission West High School. The parade proceeds down 85th Street to Santa Fe Drive and concludes at Overland Park Elementary School. Parents and guests are invited to attend or watch along the parade route. Stay tuned to the SM West Band Facebook page for any updates or changes for weather.
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BandAides Meeting, Sept 2019
We're having our September 2019 BandAides West parent meeting immediately following Labor Day, Sept. 3rd at 7PM. All Band Parents are invited to find out what's new, what's coming up and how to get involved in your band students activities!
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SM West Band Spirit Wear, 2019!
The 2019 Shawnee Mission West Band Spirit Wear store is open now! Order now through August 5th. All orders will be delivered about 3 weeks after the store closes. Visit https://smwband2019.itemorder.com/sale to order!
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2019 Band Seniors Play the Fight Song
Our graduating Senior Band Members play the Fight Song one last time! https://youtu.be/ZHsrKDGYT3I
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SM West Band Notes, April 28 2019
Notes from Mr. Thomas: Seniors – The BAW Scholarship Packet and essay are due in the band office first thing Monday morning. Seniors – The Kelsie Smith Scholarship was emailed earlier this past week. Tuesday – We have a pep band for the 8th graders that are coming to visit us at 9:00a.m. There is a sign-up sheet in the front of the band room. I need your name on the list by Monday if you are going to play. Drum line we need all of you because you will have a spotlight performance in the auditorium at around 9:30. No need to wear Pep Band shirts unless you want…
Read More
2021 SM West Marching Band Leaders
Marching Band isn’t just one director pushing everything into line – it’s all of the students working together and leading each other on the journey to make amazing music and performances.
2020 Color Guard Auditions
Are you interested in auditioning for the 2020 Color Guard? Here’s all the information you will need about the audition, pre-audition, clinics, and a brand-new audition process! Pre-Audition Meeting We will be holding a pre-audition meeting on February 11, 2020. It will be held in the band room at West at 7pm (Room 149). This is a meeting for both students and parents where we will go over this information! If you have questions, ask them on the 11th! If you have a question, I bet someone else does too, so go ahead and ask! Pre-Audition Clinic The following times are the pre-audition clinics. It is very important that you…
Read More
2019 Winter Band Concert Information
Thursday night, Dec. 12 - Band concert ALL bands. Pictures will be taken prior to the concert starting at 6:00p with the Wind Ensemble, followed at 6:15 by the Symphonic Band (this includes Freshman Concert Band the rest of the year). Jazz pictures will be taken later. The doors to the auditorium will open after pictures about 6:40p. Make sure you have the appropriate "concert dress" items. All Black long dresses, Tuxedo shirts, ties, cummerbunds, black dress pants, black DRESS shoes and long black socks etc. If in doubt, please ask Dr. Thomas. Ladies - dresses above the knees are not acceptable nor are low necklines. If you need help obtaining the correct attire,…
Read More
2019 KBA Marching Festival Schedule – SM West
From Mr. Thomas: Saturday: KBA Marching Festival - STRANGE schedule. Not my desire, but due to a packed performance schedule (28 bands), we must leave the campus at noon (fire marshal’s declaration), then if we are in finals, we will drive back. Please eat breakfast prior to arrival in the morning. You can eat lunch when we arrive back in KC. Similarly, if we make it into finals, please eat before arrival back at West to return. 6:15a - Call time – come in T-shirt, shorts, socks, marching shoes etc. Change into uniform, upon arrival at school. 6:45 Bus departs West 8:00 Bus arrives at Topeka Washburn University Warm-up 9:30 Preliminary performance 9:50 Change into street clothes to watch other bands…
Read More
October Glow Marching Show Resources
Mass quantities of Glow Sticks make the show such a brilliant success! You can find them locally - sometimes - or order online; A list of products used successfully before; no affiliation, just products that have worked. (we really should get an Amazon Affiliate Account...) 100 Pack Loops, Blue25 box bright blue 6" glowsticks25 box bright green 6" glowsticks100 pack loops, green100 pack loops, multicolor25 box, multicolor 6" glowsticks or this set100 pack smaller loops (wristband size, multicolor) You will need a *lot* of clear packing tape to attach the glowsticks to your marching band student. Here is a lot of clear packing tape in easy to use dispensers. Please…
Read More
2019 Homecoming Parade
The SM West homecoming parade will begin at approximately 1:30 pm in the circle drive of Shawnee Mission West High School. The parade proceeds down 85th Street to Santa Fe Drive and concludes at Overland Park Elementary School. Parents and guests are invited to attend or watch along the parade route. Stay tuned to the SM West Band Facebook page for any updates or changes for weather.
Read More
BandAides Meeting, Sept 2019
We're having our September 2019 BandAides West parent meeting immediately following Labor Day, Sept. 3rd at 7PM. All Band Parents are invited to find out what's new, what's coming up and how to get involved in your band students activities!
Read More
SM West Band Spirit Wear, 2019!
The 2019 Shawnee Mission West Band Spirit Wear store is open now! Order now through August 5th. All orders will be delivered about 3 weeks after the store closes. Visit https://smwband2019.itemorder.com/sale to order!
Read More
2019 Band Seniors Play the Fight Song
Our graduating Senior Band Members play the Fight Song one last time! https://youtu.be/ZHsrKDGYT3I
Read More
SM West Band Notes, April 28 2019
Notes from Mr. Thomas: Seniors – The BAW Scholarship Packet and essay are due in the band office first thing Monday morning. Seniors – The Kelsie Smith Scholarship was emailed earlier this past week. Tuesday – We have a pep band for the 8th graders that are coming to visit us at 9:00a.m. There is a sign-up sheet in the front of the band room. I need your name on the list by Monday if you are going to play. Drum line we need all of you because you will have a spotlight performance in the auditorium at around 9:30. No need to wear Pep Band shirts unless you want…
Read More
2021 SM West Marching Band Leaders
Marching Band isn’t just one director pushing everything into line – it’s all of the students working together and leading each other on the journey to make amazing music and performances.
2020 Color Guard Auditions
Are you interested in auditioning for the 2020 Color Guard? Here’s all the information you will need about the audition, pre-audition, clinics, and a brand-new audition process! Pre-Audition Meeting We will be holding a pre-audition meeting on February 11, 2020. It will be held in the band room at West at 7pm (Room 149). This is a meeting for both students and parents where we will go over this information! If you have questions, ask them on the 11th! If you have a question, I bet someone else does too, so go ahead and ask! Pre-Audition Clinic The following times are the pre-audition clinics. It is very important that you…
Read More
2019 Winter Band Concert Information
Thursday night, Dec. 12 - Band concert ALL bands. Pictures will be taken prior to the concert starting at 6:00p with the Wind Ensemble, followed at 6:15 by the Symphonic Band (this includes Freshman Concert Band the rest of the year). Jazz pictures will be taken later. The doors to the auditorium will open after pictures about 6:40p. Make sure you have the appropriate "concert dress" items. All Black long dresses, Tuxedo shirts, ties, cummerbunds, black dress pants, black DRESS shoes and long black socks etc. If in doubt, please ask Dr. Thomas. Ladies - dresses above the knees are not acceptable nor are low necklines. If you need help obtaining the correct attire,…
Read More
2019 KBA Marching Festival Schedule – SM West
From Mr. Thomas: Saturday: KBA Marching Festival - STRANGE schedule. Not my desire, but due to a packed performance schedule (28 bands), we must leave the campus at noon (fire marshal’s declaration), then if we are in finals, we will drive back. Please eat breakfast prior to arrival in the morning. You can eat lunch when we arrive back in KC. Similarly, if we make it into finals, please eat before arrival back at West to return. 6:15a - Call time – come in T-shirt, shorts, socks, marching shoes etc. Change into uniform, upon arrival at school. 6:45 Bus departs West 8:00 Bus arrives at Topeka Washburn University Warm-up 9:30 Preliminary performance 9:50 Change into street clothes to watch other bands…
Read More
October Glow Marching Show Resources
Mass quantities of Glow Sticks make the show such a brilliant success! You can find them locally - sometimes - or order online; A list of products used successfully before; no affiliation, just products that have worked. (we really should get an Amazon Affiliate Account...) 100 Pack Loops, Blue25 box bright blue 6" glowsticks25 box bright green 6" glowsticks100 pack loops, green100 pack loops, multicolor25 box, multicolor 6" glowsticks or this set100 pack smaller loops (wristband size, multicolor) You will need a *lot* of clear packing tape to attach the glowsticks to your marching band student. Here is a lot of clear packing tape in easy to use dispensers. Please…
Read More
2019 Homecoming Parade
The SM West homecoming parade will begin at approximately 1:30 pm in the circle drive of Shawnee Mission West High School. The parade proceeds down 85th Street to Santa Fe Drive and concludes at Overland Park Elementary School. Parents and guests are invited to attend or watch along the parade route. Stay tuned to the SM West Band Facebook page for any updates or changes for weather.
Read More
BandAides Meeting, Sept 2019
We're having our September 2019 BandAides West parent meeting immediately following Labor Day, Sept. 3rd at 7PM. All Band Parents are invited to find out what's new, what's coming up and how to get involved in your band students activities!
Read More
SM West Band Spirit Wear, 2019!
The 2019 Shawnee Mission West Band Spirit Wear store is open now! Order now through August 5th. All orders will be delivered about 3 weeks after the store closes. Visit https://smwband2019.itemorder.com/sale to order!
Read More
2019 Band Seniors Play the Fight Song
Our graduating Senior Band Members play the Fight Song one last time! https://youtu.be/ZHsrKDGYT3I
Read More
SM West Band Notes, April 28 2019
Notes from Mr. Thomas: Seniors – The BAW Scholarship Packet and essay are due in the band office first thing Monday morning. Seniors – The Kelsie Smith Scholarship was emailed earlier this past week. Tuesday – We have a pep band for the 8th graders that are coming to visit us at 9:00a.m. There is a sign-up sheet in the front of the band room. I need your name on the list by Monday if you are going to play. Drum line we need all of you because you will have a spotlight performance in the auditorium at around 9:30. No need to wear Pep Band shirts unless you want…
Read More