At the Spring concert this week, we have captured a clean recording of all the bands, especially those with our Seniors playing, and make a limited edition Vinyl record!Track Listing: 1) Overland Express: Strasbourg St. Denis ….by Roy Hargrove, arr. Thorsten Wollmann2) Wind Ensemble : Critical Impact – Brian Balmages3) Wind Ensemble : How to Train Your Dragon – arr. Sean O’Loughlin4) Senior Performance of the Fight Song (Go, Northwestern Go!  -  Theo Van Etten, arr. by Paul Yoder.) (more…)

School is winding down, but I know there is so much left to accomplish.  Hang in there everyone! Congratulations to the following students for their performances Saturday at the State Solo and Ensemble Festival in Topeka.  (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…)

At the Spring concert this week, we have captured a clean recording of all the bands, especially those with our Seniors playing, and make a limited edition Vinyl record!Track Listing: 1) Overland Express: Strasbourg St. Denis ….by Roy Hargrove, arr. Thorsten Wollmann2) Wind Ensemble : Critical Impact – Brian Balmages3) Wind Ensemble : How to Train Your Dragon – arr. Sean O’Loughlin4) Senior Performance of the Fight Song (Go, Northwestern Go!  -  Theo Van Etten, arr. by Paul Yoder.) (more…)

School is winding down, but I know there is so much left to accomplish.  Hang in there everyone! Congratulations to the following students for their performances Saturday at the State Solo and Ensemble Festival in Topeka.  (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…)

At the Spring concert this week, we have captured a clean recording of all the bands, especially those with our Seniors playing, and make a limited edition Vinyl record!Track Listing: 1) Overland Express: Strasbourg St. Denis ….by Roy Hargrove, arr. Thorsten Wollmann2) Wind Ensemble : Critical Impact – Brian Balmages3) Wind Ensemble : How to Train Your Dragon – arr. Sean O’Loughlin4) Senior Performance of the Fight Song (Go, Northwestern Go!  -  Theo Van Etten, arr. by Paul Yoder.) (more…)

School is winding down, but I know there is so much left to accomplish.  Hang in there everyone! Congratulations to the following students for their performances Saturday at the State Solo and Ensemble Festival in Topeka.  (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…)

At the Spring concert this week, we have captured a clean recording of all the bands, especially those with our Seniors playing, and make a limited edition Vinyl record!Track Listing: 1) Overland Express: Strasbourg St. Denis ….by Roy Hargrove, arr. Thorsten Wollmann2) Wind Ensemble : Critical Impact – Brian Balmages3) Wind Ensemble : How to Train Your Dragon – arr. Sean O’Loughlin4) Senior Performance of the Fight Song (Go, Northwestern Go!  -  Theo Van Etten, arr. by Paul Yoder.) (more…)

School is winding down, but I know there is so much left to accomplish.  Hang in there everyone! Congratulations to the following students for their performances Saturday at the State Solo and Ensemble Festival in Topeka.  (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…)

At the Spring concert this week, we have captured a clean recording of all the bands, especially those with our Seniors playing, and make a limited edition Vinyl record!Track Listing: 1) Overland Express: Strasbourg St. Denis ….by Roy Hargrove, arr. Thorsten Wollmann2) Wind Ensemble : Critical Impact – Brian Balmages3) Wind Ensemble : How to Train Your Dragon – arr. Sean O’Loughlin4) Senior Performance of the Fight Song (Go, Northwestern Go!  -  Theo Van Etten, arr. by Paul Yoder.) (more…)

School is winding down, but I know there is so much left to accomplish.  Hang in there everyone! Congratulations to the following students for their performances Saturday at the State Solo and Ensemble Festival in Topeka.  (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…)

At the Spring concert this week, we have captured a clean recording of all the bands, especially those with our Seniors playing, and make a limited edition Vinyl record!Track Listing: 1) Overland Express: Strasbourg St. Denis ….by Roy Hargrove, arr. Thorsten Wollmann2) Wind Ensemble : Critical Impact – Brian Balmages3) Wind Ensemble : How to Train Your Dragon – arr. Sean O’Loughlin4) Senior Performance of the Fight Song (Go, Northwestern Go!  -  Theo Van Etten, arr. by Paul Yoder.) (more…)

School is winding down, but I know there is so much left to accomplish.  Hang in there everyone! Congratulations to the following students for their performances Saturday at the State Solo and Ensemble Festival in Topeka.  (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…)

At the Spring concert this week, we have captured a clean recording of all the bands, especially those with our Seniors playing, and make a limited edition Vinyl record!Track Listing: 1) Overland Express: Strasbourg St. Denis ….by Roy Hargrove, arr. Thorsten Wollmann2) Wind Ensemble : Critical Impact – Brian Balmages3) Wind Ensemble : How to Train Your Dragon – arr. Sean O’Loughlin4) Senior Performance of the Fight Song (Go, Northwestern Go!  -  Theo Van Etten, arr. by Paul Yoder.) (more…)

School is winding down, but I know there is so much left to accomplish.  Hang in there everyone! Congratulations to the following students for their performances Saturday at the State Solo and Ensemble Festival in Topeka.  (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…)

At the Spring concert this week, we have captured a clean recording of all the bands, especially those with our Seniors playing, and make a limited edition Vinyl record!Track Listing: 1) Overland Express: Strasbourg St. Denis ….by Roy Hargrove, arr. Thorsten Wollmann2) Wind Ensemble : Critical Impact – Brian Balmages3) Wind Ensemble : How to Train Your Dragon – arr. Sean O’Loughlin4) Senior Performance of the Fight Song (Go, Northwestern Go!  -  Theo Van Etten, arr. by Paul Yoder.) (more…)

School is winding down, but I know there is so much left to accomplish.  Hang in there everyone! Congratulations to the following students for their performances Saturday at the State Solo and Ensemble Festival in Topeka.  (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…)

At the Spring concert this week, we have captured a clean recording of all the bands, especially those with our Seniors playing, and make a limited edition Vinyl record!Track Listing: 1) Overland Express: Strasbourg St. Denis ….by Roy Hargrove, arr. Thorsten Wollmann2) Wind Ensemble : Critical Impact – Brian Balmages3) Wind Ensemble : How to Train Your Dragon – arr. Sean O’Loughlin4) Senior Performance of the Fight Song (Go, Northwestern Go!  -  Theo Van Etten, arr. by Paul Yoder.) (more…)

School is winding down, but I know there is so much left to accomplish.  Hang in there everyone! Congratulations to the following students for their performances Saturday at the State Solo and Ensemble Festival in Topeka.  (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…)

At the Spring concert this week, we have captured a clean recording of all the bands, especially those with our Seniors playing, and make a limited edition Vinyl record!Track Listing: 1) Overland Express: Strasbourg St. Denis ….by Roy Hargrove, arr. Thorsten Wollmann2) Wind Ensemble : Critical Impact – Brian Balmages3) Wind Ensemble : How to Train Your Dragon – arr. Sean O’Loughlin4) Senior Performance of the Fight Song (Go, Northwestern Go!  -  Theo Van Etten, arr. by Paul Yoder.) (more…)

School is winding down, but I know there is so much left to accomplish.  Hang in there everyone! Congratulations to the following students for their performances Saturday at the State Solo and Ensemble Festival in Topeka.  (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…)