Band Aides West

Author: Will England

Photos from 2024 Spring Concert

Photos have been published from the 2024 Spring Concert - candids and stage images before and during the concert. Please enjoy; download or print, but please give credit to the photographer, Will England, as his work was donated to the band. (more…)
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Band Notes, April 21st 2024

Congratulations to both the Symphonic Band for receiving an Excellent (II) rating and the Wind Ensemble for receiving a Superior (I) rating this past Thursday.   Everyone worked hard and improved immensely!   Great Work!  Congratulations are also in order for the Jazz Lab Ensemble, and Overland Express for amazing performances at the Jazz on the Bridge concert on Friday!    It is always such a treat to see everyone step up to the plate to dig deep within themselves to pull out all the musicality that they have learned over the past 4-8 years.  Way to represent yourselves as well as your school!    Keep it up; we’re not finished yet! Upcoming Schedule…
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2024 Band Camp

Shawnee Mission West Pride Band hosts Band Camp for our students and leaders before the start of the 2024/25 school year. West Pride Band Camp 2024 Percussion Camp – July 22-24 Student Staff – July 25 Rookie (first-time marchers, w/ student staff) Day – July 26 Full Band Camp – July 29-Aug. 2 All rehearsals are 8a-4p at West. These are also listed on our Events page. This is such an important time as we learn all of our show and pregame music, along with a big chunk of our drill for the season.  Please make plans now to be in attendance for all your sessions.  Time is left in…
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2023 Mum Sale to Support the West Bands

The Shawnee Mission West Bands are selling mums by reservation for 2023 - all proceeds will go to help the band with program costs, lessons, instruments and more! You can make your reservation while supplies last! All mums reservations can be prepaid with Venmo: @bandaides-west or paid at pickup. The mums will be available for pickup Saturday, September 30th at the West High School, Antioch parking lot, from 9AM to 2PM! Reserve your mums now on this Google form; then send payment via Venmo.
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Photos from 2024 Spring Concert

Photos have been published from the 2024 Spring Concert - candids and stage images before and during the concert. Please enjoy; download or print, but please give credit to the photographer, Will England, as his work was donated to the band. (more…)
Read More
Decorate notes on a musical staff

Band Notes, April 21st 2024

Congratulations to both the Symphonic Band for receiving an Excellent (II) rating and the Wind Ensemble for receiving a Superior (I) rating this past Thursday.   Everyone worked hard and improved immensely!   Great Work!  Congratulations are also in order for the Jazz Lab Ensemble, and Overland Express for amazing performances at the Jazz on the Bridge concert on Friday!    It is always such a treat to see everyone step up to the plate to dig deep within themselves to pull out all the musicality that they have learned over the past 4-8 years.  Way to represent yourselves as well as your school!    Keep it up; we’re not finished yet! Upcoming Schedule…
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2024 Band Camp

Shawnee Mission West Pride Band hosts Band Camp for our students and leaders before the start of the 2024/25 school year. West Pride Band Camp 2024 Percussion Camp – July 22-24 Student Staff – July 25 Rookie (first-time marchers, w/ student staff) Day – July 26 Full Band Camp – July 29-Aug. 2 All rehearsals are 8a-4p at West. These are also listed on our Events page. This is such an important time as we learn all of our show and pregame music, along with a big chunk of our drill for the season.  Please make plans now to be in attendance for all your sessions.  Time is left in…
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2023 Mum Sale to Support the West Bands

The Shawnee Mission West Bands are selling mums by reservation for 2023 - all proceeds will go to help the band with program costs, lessons, instruments and more! You can make your reservation while supplies last! All mums reservations can be prepaid with Venmo: @bandaides-west or paid at pickup. The mums will be available for pickup Saturday, September 30th at the West High School, Antioch parking lot, from 9AM to 2PM! Reserve your mums now on this Google form; then send payment via Venmo.
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Photos from 2024 Spring Concert

Photos have been published from the 2024 Spring Concert - candids and stage images before and during the concert. Please enjoy; download or print, but please give credit to the photographer, Will England, as his work was donated to the band. (more…)
Read More
Decorate notes on a musical staff

Band Notes, April 21st 2024

Congratulations to both the Symphonic Band for receiving an Excellent (II) rating and the Wind Ensemble for receiving a Superior (I) rating this past Thursday.   Everyone worked hard and improved immensely!   Great Work!  Congratulations are also in order for the Jazz Lab Ensemble, and Overland Express for amazing performances at the Jazz on the Bridge concert on Friday!    It is always such a treat to see everyone step up to the plate to dig deep within themselves to pull out all the musicality that they have learned over the past 4-8 years.  Way to represent yourselves as well as your school!    Keep it up; we’re not finished yet! Upcoming Schedule…
Read More

2024 Band Camp

Shawnee Mission West Pride Band hosts Band Camp for our students and leaders before the start of the 2024/25 school year. West Pride Band Camp 2024 Percussion Camp – July 22-24 Student Staff – July 25 Rookie (first-time marchers, w/ student staff) Day – July 26 Full Band Camp – July 29-Aug. 2 All rehearsals are 8a-4p at West. These are also listed on our Events page. This is such an important time as we learn all of our show and pregame music, along with a big chunk of our drill for the season.  Please make plans now to be in attendance for all your sessions.  Time is left in…
Read More

2023 Mum Sale to Support the West Bands

The Shawnee Mission West Bands are selling mums by reservation for 2023 - all proceeds will go to help the band with program costs, lessons, instruments and more! You can make your reservation while supplies last! All mums reservations can be prepaid with Venmo: @bandaides-west or paid at pickup. The mums will be available for pickup Saturday, September 30th at the West High School, Antioch parking lot, from 9AM to 2PM! Reserve your mums now on this Google form; then send payment via Venmo.
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Photos from 2024 Spring Concert

Photos have been published from the 2024 Spring Concert - candids and stage images before and during the concert. Please enjoy; download or print, but please give credit to the photographer, Will England, as his work was donated to the band. (more…)
Read More
Decorate notes on a musical staff

Band Notes, April 21st 2024

Congratulations to both the Symphonic Band for receiving an Excellent (II) rating and the Wind Ensemble for receiving a Superior (I) rating this past Thursday.   Everyone worked hard and improved immensely!   Great Work!  Congratulations are also in order for the Jazz Lab Ensemble, and Overland Express for amazing performances at the Jazz on the Bridge concert on Friday!    It is always such a treat to see everyone step up to the plate to dig deep within themselves to pull out all the musicality that they have learned over the past 4-8 years.  Way to represent yourselves as well as your school!    Keep it up; we’re not finished yet! Upcoming Schedule…
Read More

2024 Band Camp

Shawnee Mission West Pride Band hosts Band Camp for our students and leaders before the start of the 2024/25 school year. West Pride Band Camp 2024 Percussion Camp – July 22-24 Student Staff – July 25 Rookie (first-time marchers, w/ student staff) Day – July 26 Full Band Camp – July 29-Aug. 2 All rehearsals are 8a-4p at West. These are also listed on our Events page. This is such an important time as we learn all of our show and pregame music, along with a big chunk of our drill for the season.  Please make plans now to be in attendance for all your sessions.  Time is left in…
Read More

2023 Mum Sale to Support the West Bands

The Shawnee Mission West Bands are selling mums by reservation for 2023 - all proceeds will go to help the band with program costs, lessons, instruments and more! You can make your reservation while supplies last! All mums reservations can be prepaid with Venmo: @bandaides-west or paid at pickup. The mums will be available for pickup Saturday, September 30th at the West High School, Antioch parking lot, from 9AM to 2PM! Reserve your mums now on this Google form; then send payment via Venmo.
Read More

Photos from 2024 Spring Concert

Photos have been published from the 2024 Spring Concert - candids and stage images before and during the concert. Please enjoy; download or print, but please give credit to the photographer, Will England, as his work was donated to the band. (more…)
Read More
Decorate notes on a musical staff

Band Notes, April 21st 2024

Congratulations to both the Symphonic Band for receiving an Excellent (II) rating and the Wind Ensemble for receiving a Superior (I) rating this past Thursday.   Everyone worked hard and improved immensely!   Great Work!  Congratulations are also in order for the Jazz Lab Ensemble, and Overland Express for amazing performances at the Jazz on the Bridge concert on Friday!    It is always such a treat to see everyone step up to the plate to dig deep within themselves to pull out all the musicality that they have learned over the past 4-8 years.  Way to represent yourselves as well as your school!    Keep it up; we’re not finished yet! Upcoming Schedule…
Read More

2024 Band Camp

Shawnee Mission West Pride Band hosts Band Camp for our students and leaders before the start of the 2024/25 school year. West Pride Band Camp 2024 Percussion Camp – July 22-24 Student Staff – July 25 Rookie (first-time marchers, w/ student staff) Day – July 26 Full Band Camp – July 29-Aug. 2 All rehearsals are 8a-4p at West. These are also listed on our Events page. This is such an important time as we learn all of our show and pregame music, along with a big chunk of our drill for the season.  Please make plans now to be in attendance for all your sessions.  Time is left in…
Read More

2023 Mum Sale to Support the West Bands

The Shawnee Mission West Bands are selling mums by reservation for 2023 - all proceeds will go to help the band with program costs, lessons, instruments and more! You can make your reservation while supplies last! All mums reservations can be prepaid with Venmo: @bandaides-west or paid at pickup. The mums will be available for pickup Saturday, September 30th at the West High School, Antioch parking lot, from 9AM to 2PM! Reserve your mums now on this Google form; then send payment via Venmo.
Read More

Photos from 2024 Spring Concert

Photos have been published from the 2024 Spring Concert - candids and stage images before and during the concert. Please enjoy; download or print, but please give credit to the photographer, Will England, as his work was donated to the band. (more…)
Read More
Decorate notes on a musical staff

Band Notes, April 21st 2024

Congratulations to both the Symphonic Band for receiving an Excellent (II) rating and the Wind Ensemble for receiving a Superior (I) rating this past Thursday.   Everyone worked hard and improved immensely!   Great Work!  Congratulations are also in order for the Jazz Lab Ensemble, and Overland Express for amazing performances at the Jazz on the Bridge concert on Friday!    It is always such a treat to see everyone step up to the plate to dig deep within themselves to pull out all the musicality that they have learned over the past 4-8 years.  Way to represent yourselves as well as your school!    Keep it up; we’re not finished yet! Upcoming Schedule…
Read More

2024 Band Camp

Shawnee Mission West Pride Band hosts Band Camp for our students and leaders before the start of the 2024/25 school year. West Pride Band Camp 2024 Percussion Camp – July 22-24 Student Staff – July 25 Rookie (first-time marchers, w/ student staff) Day – July 26 Full Band Camp – July 29-Aug. 2 All rehearsals are 8a-4p at West. These are also listed on our Events page. This is such an important time as we learn all of our show and pregame music, along with a big chunk of our drill for the season.  Please make plans now to be in attendance for all your sessions.  Time is left in…
Read More

2023 Mum Sale to Support the West Bands

The Shawnee Mission West Bands are selling mums by reservation for 2023 - all proceeds will go to help the band with program costs, lessons, instruments and more! You can make your reservation while supplies last! All mums reservations can be prepaid with Venmo: @bandaides-west or paid at pickup. The mums will be available for pickup Saturday, September 30th at the West High School, Antioch parking lot, from 9AM to 2PM! Reserve your mums now on this Google form; then send payment via Venmo.
Read More

Photos from 2024 Spring Concert

Photos have been published from the 2024 Spring Concert - candids and stage images before and during the concert. Please enjoy; download or print, but please give credit to the photographer, Will England, as his work was donated to the band. (more…)
Read More
Decorate notes on a musical staff

Band Notes, April 21st 2024

Congratulations to both the Symphonic Band for receiving an Excellent (II) rating and the Wind Ensemble for receiving a Superior (I) rating this past Thursday.   Everyone worked hard and improved immensely!   Great Work!  Congratulations are also in order for the Jazz Lab Ensemble, and Overland Express for amazing performances at the Jazz on the Bridge concert on Friday!    It is always such a treat to see everyone step up to the plate to dig deep within themselves to pull out all the musicality that they have learned over the past 4-8 years.  Way to represent yourselves as well as your school!    Keep it up; we’re not finished yet! Upcoming Schedule…
Read More

2024 Band Camp

Shawnee Mission West Pride Band hosts Band Camp for our students and leaders before the start of the 2024/25 school year. West Pride Band Camp 2024 Percussion Camp – July 22-24 Student Staff – July 25 Rookie (first-time marchers, w/ student staff) Day – July 26 Full Band Camp – July 29-Aug. 2 All rehearsals are 8a-4p at West. These are also listed on our Events page. This is such an important time as we learn all of our show and pregame music, along with a big chunk of our drill for the season.  Please make plans now to be in attendance for all your sessions.  Time is left in…
Read More

2023 Mum Sale to Support the West Bands

The Shawnee Mission West Bands are selling mums by reservation for 2023 - all proceeds will go to help the band with program costs, lessons, instruments and more! You can make your reservation while supplies last! All mums reservations can be prepaid with Venmo: @bandaides-west or paid at pickup. The mums will be available for pickup Saturday, September 30th at the West High School, Antioch parking lot, from 9AM to 2PM! Reserve your mums now on this Google form; then send payment via Venmo.
Read More

Photos from 2024 Spring Concert

Photos have been published from the 2024 Spring Concert - candids and stage images before and during the concert. Please enjoy; download or print, but please give credit to the photographer, Will England, as his work was donated to the band. (more…)
Read More
Decorate notes on a musical staff

Band Notes, April 21st 2024

Congratulations to both the Symphonic Band for receiving an Excellent (II) rating and the Wind Ensemble for receiving a Superior (I) rating this past Thursday.   Everyone worked hard and improved immensely!   Great Work!  Congratulations are also in order for the Jazz Lab Ensemble, and Overland Express for amazing performances at the Jazz on the Bridge concert on Friday!    It is always such a treat to see everyone step up to the plate to dig deep within themselves to pull out all the musicality that they have learned over the past 4-8 years.  Way to represent yourselves as well as your school!    Keep it up; we’re not finished yet! Upcoming Schedule…
Read More

2024 Band Camp

Shawnee Mission West Pride Band hosts Band Camp for our students and leaders before the start of the 2024/25 school year. West Pride Band Camp 2024 Percussion Camp – July 22-24 Student Staff – July 25 Rookie (first-time marchers, w/ student staff) Day – July 26 Full Band Camp – July 29-Aug. 2 All rehearsals are 8a-4p at West. These are also listed on our Events page. This is such an important time as we learn all of our show and pregame music, along with a big chunk of our drill for the season.  Please make plans now to be in attendance for all your sessions.  Time is left in…
Read More

2023 Mum Sale to Support the West Bands

The Shawnee Mission West Bands are selling mums by reservation for 2023 - all proceeds will go to help the band with program costs, lessons, instruments and more! You can make your reservation while supplies last! All mums reservations can be prepaid with Venmo: @bandaides-west or paid at pickup. The mums will be available for pickup Saturday, September 30th at the West High School, Antioch parking lot, from 9AM to 2PM! Reserve your mums now on this Google form; then send payment via Venmo.
Read More

Photos from 2024 Spring Concert

Photos have been published from the 2024 Spring Concert - candids and stage images before and during the concert. Please enjoy; download or print, but please give credit to the photographer, Will England, as his work was donated to the band. (more…)
Read More
Decorate notes on a musical staff

Band Notes, April 21st 2024

Congratulations to both the Symphonic Band for receiving an Excellent (II) rating and the Wind Ensemble for receiving a Superior (I) rating this past Thursday.   Everyone worked hard and improved immensely!   Great Work!  Congratulations are also in order for the Jazz Lab Ensemble, and Overland Express for amazing performances at the Jazz on the Bridge concert on Friday!    It is always such a treat to see everyone step up to the plate to dig deep within themselves to pull out all the musicality that they have learned over the past 4-8 years.  Way to represent yourselves as well as your school!    Keep it up; we’re not finished yet! Upcoming Schedule…
Read More

2024 Band Camp

Shawnee Mission West Pride Band hosts Band Camp for our students and leaders before the start of the 2024/25 school year. West Pride Band Camp 2024 Percussion Camp – July 22-24 Student Staff – July 25 Rookie (first-time marchers, w/ student staff) Day – July 26 Full Band Camp – July 29-Aug. 2 All rehearsals are 8a-4p at West. These are also listed on our Events page. This is such an important time as we learn all of our show and pregame music, along with a big chunk of our drill for the season.  Please make plans now to be in attendance for all your sessions.  Time is left in…
Read More

2023 Mum Sale to Support the West Bands

The Shawnee Mission West Bands are selling mums by reservation for 2023 - all proceeds will go to help the band with program costs, lessons, instruments and more! You can make your reservation while supplies last! All mums reservations can be prepaid with Venmo: @bandaides-west or paid at pickup. The mums will be available for pickup Saturday, September 30th at the West High School, Antioch parking lot, from 9AM to 2PM! Reserve your mums now on this Google form; then send payment via Venmo.
Read More

Photos from 2024 Spring Concert

Photos have been published from the 2024 Spring Concert - candids and stage images before and during the concert. Please enjoy; download or print, but please give credit to the photographer, Will England, as his work was donated to the band. (more…)
Read More
Decorate notes on a musical staff

Band Notes, April 21st 2024

Congratulations to both the Symphonic Band for receiving an Excellent (II) rating and the Wind Ensemble for receiving a Superior (I) rating this past Thursday.   Everyone worked hard and improved immensely!   Great Work!  Congratulations are also in order for the Jazz Lab Ensemble, and Overland Express for amazing performances at the Jazz on the Bridge concert on Friday!    It is always such a treat to see everyone step up to the plate to dig deep within themselves to pull out all the musicality that they have learned over the past 4-8 years.  Way to represent yourselves as well as your school!    Keep it up; we’re not finished yet! Upcoming Schedule…
Read More

2024 Band Camp

Shawnee Mission West Pride Band hosts Band Camp for our students and leaders before the start of the 2024/25 school year. West Pride Band Camp 2024 Percussion Camp – July 22-24 Student Staff – July 25 Rookie (first-time marchers, w/ student staff) Day – July 26 Full Band Camp – July 29-Aug. 2 All rehearsals are 8a-4p at West. These are also listed on our Events page. This is such an important time as we learn all of our show and pregame music, along with a big chunk of our drill for the season.  Please make plans now to be in attendance for all your sessions.  Time is left in…
Read More

2023 Mum Sale to Support the West Bands

The Shawnee Mission West Bands are selling mums by reservation for 2023 - all proceeds will go to help the band with program costs, lessons, instruments and more! You can make your reservation while supplies last! All mums reservations can be prepaid with Venmo: @bandaides-west or paid at pickup. The mums will be available for pickup Saturday, September 30th at the West High School, Antioch parking lot, from 9AM to 2PM! Reserve your mums now on this Google form; then send payment via Venmo.
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