Band Aides West

Author: Will England
Shawnee Mission West Band Glow Marching Show

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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Shawnee Mission West Homecoming Parade

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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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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SM West State Solo / Ensemble Results, 2019

From Mr. Thomas - Bravo to everyone. It did my heart well to listen to each solo and group and hear the improvement that has been made. Excellent work! I am proud of each of you and you should be as well. State Ratings, in order of appearance: II - Aiden Parkhurst – Snare Drum Solo II - Grace Loya – Oboe Solo II – Victoria Major – Flute Solo I – Corbin Wise – Clarinet Solo I – Brass Quintet – Nicholas Bern-Hoyt, Nathan Nguyen, Josh Knecht, Luke Demint, Paydn Bettendorf I – Victoria Major – Piccolo Solo I – Tess Coltvet – Clarinet Solo I – Alister Berns-Hoyt…
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Upcoming Band events for your planning

Monday – 6-8p Percussion. We are working on auditions for spots in the marching percussion section. Tuesday – 7p – West Area Band Festival. This involves only the Wind Ensemble and Overland Express along with the 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th-grade bands. OE will begin playing by 6:45 so should be in the building by 6:30. Wind Ensemble, please be in your spot by 6:45. This is Concert Dress. Wind Ensemble will have the rehearsal with 5th and 6th graders at 10a. Please get out of class by 9:45 to come to the gym to practice Fidgets. You will go back to class at the end of the hour. West…
Read More
Students Rehearsing for Ensemble Performance, 2019

2019 Regional Solo/Ensemble Festival

We hope everyone has had time to relax after a hard day yesterday. We are very proud of everyone’s efforts. As you know, the journey is the reward. Numbers and evaluations of your performance today only tell part of the story. We know that many of you want to hear today’s story, so here goes!

Read More
Shawnee Mission West Band Glow Marching Show

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
Shawnee Mission West Homecoming Parade

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

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

SM West State Solo / Ensemble Results, 2019

From Mr. Thomas - Bravo to everyone. It did my heart well to listen to each solo and group and hear the improvement that has been made. Excellent work! I am proud of each of you and you should be as well. State Ratings, in order of appearance: II - Aiden Parkhurst – Snare Drum Solo II - Grace Loya – Oboe Solo II – Victoria Major – Flute Solo I – Corbin Wise – Clarinet Solo I – Brass Quintet – Nicholas Bern-Hoyt, Nathan Nguyen, Josh Knecht, Luke Demint, Paydn Bettendorf I – Victoria Major – Piccolo Solo I – Tess Coltvet – Clarinet Solo I – Alister Berns-Hoyt…
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Upcoming Band events for your planning

Monday – 6-8p Percussion. We are working on auditions for spots in the marching percussion section. Tuesday – 7p – West Area Band Festival. This involves only the Wind Ensemble and Overland Express along with the 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th-grade bands. OE will begin playing by 6:45 so should be in the building by 6:30. Wind Ensemble, please be in your spot by 6:45. This is Concert Dress. Wind Ensemble will have the rehearsal with 5th and 6th graders at 10a. Please get out of class by 9:45 to come to the gym to practice Fidgets. You will go back to class at the end of the hour. West…
Read More
Students Rehearsing for Ensemble Performance, 2019

2019 Regional Solo/Ensemble Festival

We hope everyone has had time to relax after a hard day yesterday. We are very proud of everyone’s efforts. As you know, the journey is the reward. Numbers and evaluations of your performance today only tell part of the story. We know that many of you want to hear today’s story, so here goes!

Read More
Shawnee Mission West Band Glow Marching Show

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
Shawnee Mission West Homecoming Parade

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

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

SM West State Solo / Ensemble Results, 2019

From Mr. Thomas - Bravo to everyone. It did my heart well to listen to each solo and group and hear the improvement that has been made. Excellent work! I am proud of each of you and you should be as well. State Ratings, in order of appearance: II - Aiden Parkhurst – Snare Drum Solo II - Grace Loya – Oboe Solo II – Victoria Major – Flute Solo I – Corbin Wise – Clarinet Solo I – Brass Quintet – Nicholas Bern-Hoyt, Nathan Nguyen, Josh Knecht, Luke Demint, Paydn Bettendorf I – Victoria Major – Piccolo Solo I – Tess Coltvet – Clarinet Solo I – Alister Berns-Hoyt…
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Upcoming Band events for your planning

Monday – 6-8p Percussion. We are working on auditions for spots in the marching percussion section. Tuesday – 7p – West Area Band Festival. This involves only the Wind Ensemble and Overland Express along with the 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th-grade bands. OE will begin playing by 6:45 so should be in the building by 6:30. Wind Ensemble, please be in your spot by 6:45. This is Concert Dress. Wind Ensemble will have the rehearsal with 5th and 6th graders at 10a. Please get out of class by 9:45 to come to the gym to practice Fidgets. You will go back to class at the end of the hour. West…
Read More
Students Rehearsing for Ensemble Performance, 2019

2019 Regional Solo/Ensemble Festival

We hope everyone has had time to relax after a hard day yesterday. We are very proud of everyone’s efforts. As you know, the journey is the reward. Numbers and evaluations of your performance today only tell part of the story. We know that many of you want to hear today’s story, so here goes!

Read More
Shawnee Mission West Band Glow Marching Show

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
Shawnee Mission West Homecoming Parade

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

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

SM West State Solo / Ensemble Results, 2019

From Mr. Thomas - Bravo to everyone. It did my heart well to listen to each solo and group and hear the improvement that has been made. Excellent work! I am proud of each of you and you should be as well. State Ratings, in order of appearance: II - Aiden Parkhurst – Snare Drum Solo II - Grace Loya – Oboe Solo II – Victoria Major – Flute Solo I – Corbin Wise – Clarinet Solo I – Brass Quintet – Nicholas Bern-Hoyt, Nathan Nguyen, Josh Knecht, Luke Demint, Paydn Bettendorf I – Victoria Major – Piccolo Solo I – Tess Coltvet – Clarinet Solo I – Alister Berns-Hoyt…
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Upcoming Band events for your planning

Monday – 6-8p Percussion. We are working on auditions for spots in the marching percussion section. Tuesday – 7p – West Area Band Festival. This involves only the Wind Ensemble and Overland Express along with the 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th-grade bands. OE will begin playing by 6:45 so should be in the building by 6:30. Wind Ensemble, please be in your spot by 6:45. This is Concert Dress. Wind Ensemble will have the rehearsal with 5th and 6th graders at 10a. Please get out of class by 9:45 to come to the gym to practice Fidgets. You will go back to class at the end of the hour. West…
Read More
Students Rehearsing for Ensemble Performance, 2019

2019 Regional Solo/Ensemble Festival

We hope everyone has had time to relax after a hard day yesterday. We are very proud of everyone’s efforts. As you know, the journey is the reward. Numbers and evaluations of your performance today only tell part of the story. We know that many of you want to hear today’s story, so here goes!

Read More
Shawnee Mission West Band Glow Marching Show

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
Shawnee Mission West Homecoming Parade

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

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

SM West State Solo / Ensemble Results, 2019

From Mr. Thomas - Bravo to everyone. It did my heart well to listen to each solo and group and hear the improvement that has been made. Excellent work! I am proud of each of you and you should be as well. State Ratings, in order of appearance: II - Aiden Parkhurst – Snare Drum Solo II - Grace Loya – Oboe Solo II – Victoria Major – Flute Solo I – Corbin Wise – Clarinet Solo I – Brass Quintet – Nicholas Bern-Hoyt, Nathan Nguyen, Josh Knecht, Luke Demint, Paydn Bettendorf I – Victoria Major – Piccolo Solo I – Tess Coltvet – Clarinet Solo I – Alister Berns-Hoyt…
Read More

Upcoming Band events for your planning

Monday – 6-8p Percussion. We are working on auditions for spots in the marching percussion section. Tuesday – 7p – West Area Band Festival. This involves only the Wind Ensemble and Overland Express along with the 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th-grade bands. OE will begin playing by 6:45 so should be in the building by 6:30. Wind Ensemble, please be in your spot by 6:45. This is Concert Dress. Wind Ensemble will have the rehearsal with 5th and 6th graders at 10a. Please get out of class by 9:45 to come to the gym to practice Fidgets. You will go back to class at the end of the hour. West…
Read More
Students Rehearsing for Ensemble Performance, 2019

2019 Regional Solo/Ensemble Festival

We hope everyone has had time to relax after a hard day yesterday. We are very proud of everyone’s efforts. As you know, the journey is the reward. Numbers and evaluations of your performance today only tell part of the story. We know that many of you want to hear today’s story, so here goes!

Read More
Shawnee Mission West Band Glow Marching Show

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
Shawnee Mission West Homecoming Parade

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

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

SM West State Solo / Ensemble Results, 2019

From Mr. Thomas - Bravo to everyone. It did my heart well to listen to each solo and group and hear the improvement that has been made. Excellent work! I am proud of each of you and you should be as well. State Ratings, in order of appearance: II - Aiden Parkhurst – Snare Drum Solo II - Grace Loya – Oboe Solo II – Victoria Major – Flute Solo I – Corbin Wise – Clarinet Solo I – Brass Quintet – Nicholas Bern-Hoyt, Nathan Nguyen, Josh Knecht, Luke Demint, Paydn Bettendorf I – Victoria Major – Piccolo Solo I – Tess Coltvet – Clarinet Solo I – Alister Berns-Hoyt…
Read More

Upcoming Band events for your planning

Monday – 6-8p Percussion. We are working on auditions for spots in the marching percussion section. Tuesday – 7p – West Area Band Festival. This involves only the Wind Ensemble and Overland Express along with the 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th-grade bands. OE will begin playing by 6:45 so should be in the building by 6:30. Wind Ensemble, please be in your spot by 6:45. This is Concert Dress. Wind Ensemble will have the rehearsal with 5th and 6th graders at 10a. Please get out of class by 9:45 to come to the gym to practice Fidgets. You will go back to class at the end of the hour. West…
Read More
Students Rehearsing for Ensemble Performance, 2019

2019 Regional Solo/Ensemble Festival

We hope everyone has had time to relax after a hard day yesterday. We are very proud of everyone’s efforts. As you know, the journey is the reward. Numbers and evaluations of your performance today only tell part of the story. We know that many of you want to hear today’s story, so here goes!

Read More
Shawnee Mission West Band Glow Marching Show

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
Shawnee Mission West Homecoming Parade

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

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

SM West State Solo / Ensemble Results, 2019

From Mr. Thomas - Bravo to everyone. It did my heart well to listen to each solo and group and hear the improvement that has been made. Excellent work! I am proud of each of you and you should be as well. State Ratings, in order of appearance: II - Aiden Parkhurst – Snare Drum Solo II - Grace Loya – Oboe Solo II – Victoria Major – Flute Solo I – Corbin Wise – Clarinet Solo I – Brass Quintet – Nicholas Bern-Hoyt, Nathan Nguyen, Josh Knecht, Luke Demint, Paydn Bettendorf I – Victoria Major – Piccolo Solo I – Tess Coltvet – Clarinet Solo I – Alister Berns-Hoyt…
Read More

Upcoming Band events for your planning

Monday – 6-8p Percussion. We are working on auditions for spots in the marching percussion section. Tuesday – 7p – West Area Band Festival. This involves only the Wind Ensemble and Overland Express along with the 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th-grade bands. OE will begin playing by 6:45 so should be in the building by 6:30. Wind Ensemble, please be in your spot by 6:45. This is Concert Dress. Wind Ensemble will have the rehearsal with 5th and 6th graders at 10a. Please get out of class by 9:45 to come to the gym to practice Fidgets. You will go back to class at the end of the hour. West…
Read More
Students Rehearsing for Ensemble Performance, 2019

2019 Regional Solo/Ensemble Festival

We hope everyone has had time to relax after a hard day yesterday. We are very proud of everyone’s efforts. As you know, the journey is the reward. Numbers and evaluations of your performance today only tell part of the story. We know that many of you want to hear today’s story, so here goes!

Read More
Shawnee Mission West Band Glow Marching Show

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
Shawnee Mission West Homecoming Parade

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

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

SM West State Solo / Ensemble Results, 2019

From Mr. Thomas - Bravo to everyone. It did my heart well to listen to each solo and group and hear the improvement that has been made. Excellent work! I am proud of each of you and you should be as well. State Ratings, in order of appearance: II - Aiden Parkhurst – Snare Drum Solo II - Grace Loya – Oboe Solo II – Victoria Major – Flute Solo I – Corbin Wise – Clarinet Solo I – Brass Quintet – Nicholas Bern-Hoyt, Nathan Nguyen, Josh Knecht, Luke Demint, Paydn Bettendorf I – Victoria Major – Piccolo Solo I – Tess Coltvet – Clarinet Solo I – Alister Berns-Hoyt…
Read More

Upcoming Band events for your planning

Monday – 6-8p Percussion. We are working on auditions for spots in the marching percussion section. Tuesday – 7p – West Area Band Festival. This involves only the Wind Ensemble and Overland Express along with the 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th-grade bands. OE will begin playing by 6:45 so should be in the building by 6:30. Wind Ensemble, please be in your spot by 6:45. This is Concert Dress. Wind Ensemble will have the rehearsal with 5th and 6th graders at 10a. Please get out of class by 9:45 to come to the gym to practice Fidgets. You will go back to class at the end of the hour. West…
Read More
Students Rehearsing for Ensemble Performance, 2019

2019 Regional Solo/Ensemble Festival

We hope everyone has had time to relax after a hard day yesterday. We are very proud of everyone’s efforts. As you know, the journey is the reward. Numbers and evaluations of your performance today only tell part of the story. We know that many of you want to hear today’s story, so here goes!

Read More
Shawnee Mission West Band Glow Marching Show

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
Shawnee Mission West Homecoming Parade

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

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

SM West State Solo / Ensemble Results, 2019

From Mr. Thomas - Bravo to everyone. It did my heart well to listen to each solo and group and hear the improvement that has been made. Excellent work! I am proud of each of you and you should be as well. State Ratings, in order of appearance: II - Aiden Parkhurst – Snare Drum Solo II - Grace Loya – Oboe Solo II – Victoria Major – Flute Solo I – Corbin Wise – Clarinet Solo I – Brass Quintet – Nicholas Bern-Hoyt, Nathan Nguyen, Josh Knecht, Luke Demint, Paydn Bettendorf I – Victoria Major – Piccolo Solo I – Tess Coltvet – Clarinet Solo I – Alister Berns-Hoyt…
Read More

Upcoming Band events for your planning

Monday – 6-8p Percussion. We are working on auditions for spots in the marching percussion section. Tuesday – 7p – West Area Band Festival. This involves only the Wind Ensemble and Overland Express along with the 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th-grade bands. OE will begin playing by 6:45 so should be in the building by 6:30. Wind Ensemble, please be in your spot by 6:45. This is Concert Dress. Wind Ensemble will have the rehearsal with 5th and 6th graders at 10a. Please get out of class by 9:45 to come to the gym to practice Fidgets. You will go back to class at the end of the hour. West…
Read More
Students Rehearsing for Ensemble Performance, 2019

2019 Regional Solo/Ensemble Festival

We hope everyone has had time to relax after a hard day yesterday. We are very proud of everyone’s efforts. As you know, the journey is the reward. Numbers and evaluations of your performance today only tell part of the story. We know that many of you want to hear today’s story, so here goes!

Read More
Shawnee Mission West Band Glow Marching Show

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
Shawnee Mission West Homecoming Parade

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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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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SM West State Solo / Ensemble Results, 2019

From Mr. Thomas - Bravo to everyone. It did my heart well to listen to each solo and group and hear the improvement that has been made. Excellent work! I am proud of each of you and you should be as well. State Ratings, in order of appearance: II - Aiden Parkhurst – Snare Drum Solo II - Grace Loya – Oboe Solo II – Victoria Major – Flute Solo I – Corbin Wise – Clarinet Solo I – Brass Quintet – Nicholas Bern-Hoyt, Nathan Nguyen, Josh Knecht, Luke Demint, Paydn Bettendorf I – Victoria Major – Piccolo Solo I – Tess Coltvet – Clarinet Solo I – Alister Berns-Hoyt…
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Upcoming Band events for your planning

Monday – 6-8p Percussion. We are working on auditions for spots in the marching percussion section. Tuesday – 7p – West Area Band Festival. This involves only the Wind Ensemble and Overland Express along with the 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th-grade bands. OE will begin playing by 6:45 so should be in the building by 6:30. Wind Ensemble, please be in your spot by 6:45. This is Concert Dress. Wind Ensemble will have the rehearsal with 5th and 6th graders at 10a. Please get out of class by 9:45 to come to the gym to practice Fidgets. You will go back to class at the end of the hour. West…
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Students Rehearsing for Ensemble Performance, 2019

2019 Regional Solo/Ensemble Festival

We hope everyone has had time to relax after a hard day yesterday. We are very proud of everyone’s efforts. As you know, the journey is the reward. Numbers and evaluations of your performance today only tell part of the story. We know that many of you want to hear today’s story, so here goes!

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