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Band Notes 9-7-26

Wow – what a night on Friday! Thank you, students and parents, for your hard work and efforts under difficult conditions. We did it! Thank you as well to the students who traveled to McAuliffe for Friday’s Pep Band event. You brought a ton of smiles and goodwill to our community. A young neighbor even came up to tell me he saw me with the band this weekend and now wants to join the band next year! That positive vibe is exactly why these events are so important. (more…)
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Kansas Bandmasters Association Honor Band Performance

 The West Band had six incoming freshmen participate in the Kansas Bandmasters Association Honor Band today.  They started rehearsal at 8:00 a.m. and performed a concert at 3:00 p.m. the same day in Wichita as part of this year's KBA Convention.  Dr Thomas is a past president of KBA and is responsible for starting this honor band many years ago during his presidency. The students are (L to R) Brielle Pennington, Corbin Geist, Alex Halse, Charleigh Huffine, Stacy Freeman, and Kate Johnson. Congratulations on a great concert and thanks for representing West Pride!
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Band Notes 5-3-26

Just a few things left for the year – can you believe it! Let me start off by congratulating the percussionists last night.  What a great concert!   In my opinion, this was the strongest percussion concert in a few years – meaning you were the most prepared!  BRAVO.  Let’s do it again next year, and let’s talk about how to promote it and get even more people to join in the fun! (more…)
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Band Notes 4-5-26

Good evening, everyone! Let me jump right in.  Dancers and Color Guard, all you need are the first couple of paragraphs.  Great job dancers at your show on Saturday night.  We’re PROUD of you and your accomplishments this year! (more…)
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Band Notes 9-7-26

Wow – what a night on Friday! Thank you, students and parents, for your hard work and efforts under difficult conditions. We did it! Thank you as well to the students who traveled to McAuliffe for Friday’s Pep Band event. You brought a ton of smiles and goodwill to our community. A young neighbor even came up to tell me he saw me with the band this weekend and now wants to join the band next year! That positive vibe is exactly why these events are so important. (more…)
Read More

Kansas Bandmasters Association Honor Band Performance

 The West Band had six incoming freshmen participate in the Kansas Bandmasters Association Honor Band today.  They started rehearsal at 8:00 a.m. and performed a concert at 3:00 p.m. the same day in Wichita as part of this year's KBA Convention.  Dr Thomas is a past president of KBA and is responsible for starting this honor band many years ago during his presidency. The students are (L to R) Brielle Pennington, Corbin Geist, Alex Halse, Charleigh Huffine, Stacy Freeman, and Kate Johnson. Congratulations on a great concert and thanks for representing West Pride!
Read More
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Band Notes 5-3-26

Just a few things left for the year – can you believe it! Let me start off by congratulating the percussionists last night.  What a great concert!   In my opinion, this was the strongest percussion concert in a few years – meaning you were the most prepared!  BRAVO.  Let’s do it again next year, and let’s talk about how to promote it and get even more people to join in the fun! (more…)
Read More
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Band Notes 4-5-26

Good evening, everyone! Let me jump right in.  Dancers and Color Guard, all you need are the first couple of paragraphs.  Great job dancers at your show on Saturday night.  We’re PROUD of you and your accomplishments this year! (more…)
Read More
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Band Notes 9-7-26

Wow – what a night on Friday! Thank you, students and parents, for your hard work and efforts under difficult conditions. We did it! Thank you as well to the students who traveled to McAuliffe for Friday’s Pep Band event. You brought a ton of smiles and goodwill to our community. A young neighbor even came up to tell me he saw me with the band this weekend and now wants to join the band next year! That positive vibe is exactly why these events are so important. (more…)
Read More

Kansas Bandmasters Association Honor Band Performance

 The West Band had six incoming freshmen participate in the Kansas Bandmasters Association Honor Band today.  They started rehearsal at 8:00 a.m. and performed a concert at 3:00 p.m. the same day in Wichita as part of this year's KBA Convention.  Dr Thomas is a past president of KBA and is responsible for starting this honor band many years ago during his presidency. The students are (L to R) Brielle Pennington, Corbin Geist, Alex Halse, Charleigh Huffine, Stacy Freeman, and Kate Johnson. Congratulations on a great concert and thanks for representing West Pride!
Read More
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Band Notes 5-3-26

Just a few things left for the year – can you believe it! Let me start off by congratulating the percussionists last night.  What a great concert!   In my opinion, this was the strongest percussion concert in a few years – meaning you were the most prepared!  BRAVO.  Let’s do it again next year, and let’s talk about how to promote it and get even more people to join in the fun! (more…)
Read More
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Band Notes 4-5-26

Good evening, everyone! Let me jump right in.  Dancers and Color Guard, all you need are the first couple of paragraphs.  Great job dancers at your show on Saturday night.  We’re PROUD of you and your accomplishments this year! (more…)
Read More
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Band Notes 9-7-26

Wow – what a night on Friday! Thank you, students and parents, for your hard work and efforts under difficult conditions. We did it! Thank you as well to the students who traveled to McAuliffe for Friday’s Pep Band event. You brought a ton of smiles and goodwill to our community. A young neighbor even came up to tell me he saw me with the band this weekend and now wants to join the band next year! That positive vibe is exactly why these events are so important. (more…)
Read More

Kansas Bandmasters Association Honor Band Performance

 The West Band had six incoming freshmen participate in the Kansas Bandmasters Association Honor Band today.  They started rehearsal at 8:00 a.m. and performed a concert at 3:00 p.m. the same day in Wichita as part of this year's KBA Convention.  Dr Thomas is a past president of KBA and is responsible for starting this honor band many years ago during his presidency. The students are (L to R) Brielle Pennington, Corbin Geist, Alex Halse, Charleigh Huffine, Stacy Freeman, and Kate Johnson. Congratulations on a great concert and thanks for representing West Pride!
Read More
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Band Notes 5-3-26

Just a few things left for the year – can you believe it! Let me start off by congratulating the percussionists last night.  What a great concert!   In my opinion, this was the strongest percussion concert in a few years – meaning you were the most prepared!  BRAVO.  Let’s do it again next year, and let’s talk about how to promote it and get even more people to join in the fun! (more…)
Read More
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Band Notes 4-5-26

Good evening, everyone! Let me jump right in.  Dancers and Color Guard, all you need are the first couple of paragraphs.  Great job dancers at your show on Saturday night.  We’re PROUD of you and your accomplishments this year! (more…)
Read More
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Band Notes 9-7-26

Wow – what a night on Friday! Thank you, students and parents, for your hard work and efforts under difficult conditions. We did it! Thank you as well to the students who traveled to McAuliffe for Friday’s Pep Band event. You brought a ton of smiles and goodwill to our community. A young neighbor even came up to tell me he saw me with the band this weekend and now wants to join the band next year! That positive vibe is exactly why these events are so important. (more…)
Read More

Kansas Bandmasters Association Honor Band Performance

 The West Band had six incoming freshmen participate in the Kansas Bandmasters Association Honor Band today.  They started rehearsal at 8:00 a.m. and performed a concert at 3:00 p.m. the same day in Wichita as part of this year's KBA Convention.  Dr Thomas is a past president of KBA and is responsible for starting this honor band many years ago during his presidency. The students are (L to R) Brielle Pennington, Corbin Geist, Alex Halse, Charleigh Huffine, Stacy Freeman, and Kate Johnson. Congratulations on a great concert and thanks for representing West Pride!
Read More
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Band Notes 5-3-26

Just a few things left for the year – can you believe it! Let me start off by congratulating the percussionists last night.  What a great concert!   In my opinion, this was the strongest percussion concert in a few years – meaning you were the most prepared!  BRAVO.  Let’s do it again next year, and let’s talk about how to promote it and get even more people to join in the fun! (more…)
Read More
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Band Notes 4-5-26

Good evening, everyone! Let me jump right in.  Dancers and Color Guard, all you need are the first couple of paragraphs.  Great job dancers at your show on Saturday night.  We’re PROUD of you and your accomplishments this year! (more…)
Read More
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Band Notes 9-7-26

Wow – what a night on Friday! Thank you, students and parents, for your hard work and efforts under difficult conditions. We did it! Thank you as well to the students who traveled to McAuliffe for Friday’s Pep Band event. You brought a ton of smiles and goodwill to our community. A young neighbor even came up to tell me he saw me with the band this weekend and now wants to join the band next year! That positive vibe is exactly why these events are so important. (more…)
Read More

Kansas Bandmasters Association Honor Band Performance

 The West Band had six incoming freshmen participate in the Kansas Bandmasters Association Honor Band today.  They started rehearsal at 8:00 a.m. and performed a concert at 3:00 p.m. the same day in Wichita as part of this year's KBA Convention.  Dr Thomas is a past president of KBA and is responsible for starting this honor band many years ago during his presidency. The students are (L to R) Brielle Pennington, Corbin Geist, Alex Halse, Charleigh Huffine, Stacy Freeman, and Kate Johnson. Congratulations on a great concert and thanks for representing West Pride!
Read More
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Band Notes 5-3-26

Just a few things left for the year – can you believe it! Let me start off by congratulating the percussionists last night.  What a great concert!   In my opinion, this was the strongest percussion concert in a few years – meaning you were the most prepared!  BRAVO.  Let’s do it again next year, and let’s talk about how to promote it and get even more people to join in the fun! (more…)
Read More
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Band Notes 4-5-26

Good evening, everyone! Let me jump right in.  Dancers and Color Guard, all you need are the first couple of paragraphs.  Great job dancers at your show on Saturday night.  We’re PROUD of you and your accomplishments this year! (more…)
Read More
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Band Notes 9-7-26

Wow – what a night on Friday! Thank you, students and parents, for your hard work and efforts under difficult conditions. We did it! Thank you as well to the students who traveled to McAuliffe for Friday’s Pep Band event. You brought a ton of smiles and goodwill to our community. A young neighbor even came up to tell me he saw me with the band this weekend and now wants to join the band next year! That positive vibe is exactly why these events are so important. (more…)
Read More

Kansas Bandmasters Association Honor Band Performance

 The West Band had six incoming freshmen participate in the Kansas Bandmasters Association Honor Band today.  They started rehearsal at 8:00 a.m. and performed a concert at 3:00 p.m. the same day in Wichita as part of this year's KBA Convention.  Dr Thomas is a past president of KBA and is responsible for starting this honor band many years ago during his presidency. The students are (L to R) Brielle Pennington, Corbin Geist, Alex Halse, Charleigh Huffine, Stacy Freeman, and Kate Johnson. Congratulations on a great concert and thanks for representing West Pride!
Read More
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Band Notes 5-3-26

Just a few things left for the year – can you believe it! Let me start off by congratulating the percussionists last night.  What a great concert!   In my opinion, this was the strongest percussion concert in a few years – meaning you were the most prepared!  BRAVO.  Let’s do it again next year, and let’s talk about how to promote it and get even more people to join in the fun! (more…)
Read More
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Band Notes 4-5-26

Good evening, everyone! Let me jump right in.  Dancers and Color Guard, all you need are the first couple of paragraphs.  Great job dancers at your show on Saturday night.  We’re PROUD of you and your accomplishments this year! (more…)
Read More
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Band Notes 9-7-26

Wow – what a night on Friday! Thank you, students and parents, for your hard work and efforts under difficult conditions. We did it! Thank you as well to the students who traveled to McAuliffe for Friday’s Pep Band event. You brought a ton of smiles and goodwill to our community. A young neighbor even came up to tell me he saw me with the band this weekend and now wants to join the band next year! That positive vibe is exactly why these events are so important. (more…)
Read More

Kansas Bandmasters Association Honor Band Performance

 The West Band had six incoming freshmen participate in the Kansas Bandmasters Association Honor Band today.  They started rehearsal at 8:00 a.m. and performed a concert at 3:00 p.m. the same day in Wichita as part of this year's KBA Convention.  Dr Thomas is a past president of KBA and is responsible for starting this honor band many years ago during his presidency. The students are (L to R) Brielle Pennington, Corbin Geist, Alex Halse, Charleigh Huffine, Stacy Freeman, and Kate Johnson. Congratulations on a great concert and thanks for representing West Pride!
Read More
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Band Notes 5-3-26

Just a few things left for the year – can you believe it! Let me start off by congratulating the percussionists last night.  What a great concert!   In my opinion, this was the strongest percussion concert in a few years – meaning you were the most prepared!  BRAVO.  Let’s do it again next year, and let’s talk about how to promote it and get even more people to join in the fun! (more…)
Read More
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Band Notes 4-5-26

Good evening, everyone! Let me jump right in.  Dancers and Color Guard, all you need are the first couple of paragraphs.  Great job dancers at your show on Saturday night.  We’re PROUD of you and your accomplishments this year! (more…)
Read More
Decorate notes on a musical staff

Band Notes 9-7-26

Wow – what a night on Friday! Thank you, students and parents, for your hard work and efforts under difficult conditions. We did it! Thank you as well to the students who traveled to McAuliffe for Friday’s Pep Band event. You brought a ton of smiles and goodwill to our community. A young neighbor even came up to tell me he saw me with the band this weekend and now wants to join the band next year! That positive vibe is exactly why these events are so important. (more…)
Read More

Kansas Bandmasters Association Honor Band Performance

 The West Band had six incoming freshmen participate in the Kansas Bandmasters Association Honor Band today.  They started rehearsal at 8:00 a.m. and performed a concert at 3:00 p.m. the same day in Wichita as part of this year's KBA Convention.  Dr Thomas is a past president of KBA and is responsible for starting this honor band many years ago during his presidency. The students are (L to R) Brielle Pennington, Corbin Geist, Alex Halse, Charleigh Huffine, Stacy Freeman, and Kate Johnson. Congratulations on a great concert and thanks for representing West Pride!
Read More
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Band Notes 5-3-26

Just a few things left for the year – can you believe it! Let me start off by congratulating the percussionists last night.  What a great concert!   In my opinion, this was the strongest percussion concert in a few years – meaning you were the most prepared!  BRAVO.  Let’s do it again next year, and let’s talk about how to promote it and get even more people to join in the fun! (more…)
Read More
Decorate notes on a musical staff

Band Notes 4-5-26

Good evening, everyone! Let me jump right in.  Dancers and Color Guard, all you need are the first couple of paragraphs.  Great job dancers at your show on Saturday night.  We’re PROUD of you and your accomplishments this year! (more…)
Read More
Decorate notes on a musical staff

Band Notes 9-7-26

Wow – what a night on Friday! Thank you, students and parents, for your hard work and efforts under difficult conditions. We did it! Thank you as well to the students who traveled to McAuliffe for Friday’s Pep Band event. You brought a ton of smiles and goodwill to our community. A young neighbor even came up to tell me he saw me with the band this weekend and now wants to join the band next year! That positive vibe is exactly why these events are so important. (more…)
Read More

Kansas Bandmasters Association Honor Band Performance

 The West Band had six incoming freshmen participate in the Kansas Bandmasters Association Honor Band today.  They started rehearsal at 8:00 a.m. and performed a concert at 3:00 p.m. the same day in Wichita as part of this year's KBA Convention.  Dr Thomas is a past president of KBA and is responsible for starting this honor band many years ago during his presidency. The students are (L to R) Brielle Pennington, Corbin Geist, Alex Halse, Charleigh Huffine, Stacy Freeman, and Kate Johnson. Congratulations on a great concert and thanks for representing West Pride!
Read More
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Band Notes 5-3-26

Just a few things left for the year – can you believe it! Let me start off by congratulating the percussionists last night.  What a great concert!   In my opinion, this was the strongest percussion concert in a few years – meaning you were the most prepared!  BRAVO.  Let’s do it again next year, and let’s talk about how to promote it and get even more people to join in the fun! (more…)
Read More
Decorate notes on a musical staff

Band Notes 4-5-26

Good evening, everyone! Let me jump right in.  Dancers and Color Guard, all you need are the first couple of paragraphs.  Great job dancers at your show on Saturday night.  We’re PROUD of you and your accomplishments this year! (more…)
Read More