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Band Notes, Sept 17th 2023

Hello everyone.  I hope you had a relaxing weekend with such great weather!  Let’s look at the upcoming week – It will be a busy one. This is what memories are made of! Enjoy our time together! Parents, there are a lot of ways for you to be involved and support your student. It means a lot to your student to see their parent supporting them and giving on their behalf (more…)
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Band Notes, Aug 13, 2023 – The Time Has Come!

Greetings everyone.  The time has come - school is starting in just a few days.  I hope you are rested and ready.  :-) Tuesday is the first day for new students to West.  There will be a pep assembly on Tuesday afternoon at 1:30ish.  For anyone who is able (10-12 grade), we'd like to have a pep band play.  Let's meet at 12:45 in the band room to warm up for about 30 minutes and then make our way to the gym.  Please wear some kind of West Spirit wear.  We'll be finished around 2:30. Tuesday will be the first BandAides meeting - all parents and supporters of the band…
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Decorate notes on a musical staff

Band Notes 8-8-23

Hello everyone.  Only one more week before school starts! Thank you for a great two weeks at band camp.  I was so appreciative of your work ethic!  Thank you to our incredible student staff and especially the drum majors who we above and beyond daily for the benefit of the group.  Parents – you are so amazing and the help and support you provide does not go unnoticed!  I am sorry that I was not able to be with you on Friday, but as always, we didn’t miss a beat with Mr. Hupe taking over.  He is such a great director.  We are blessed to have him with us.  The…
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Shawnee Mission West Band students pose with the new Band trailer

Band Camp News and our New Trailer!

Hello everyone!   The percussion camp is going GREAT!   The percussionists are killing it, working hard, and making great progress!   A special shout out to Hannah Schnake for her work this summer preparing the pit equipment and rewriting the parts for her section!  Thanks for your extra work! (more…)
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Decorate notes on a musical staff

Band Notes, Sept 17th 2023

Hello everyone.  I hope you had a relaxing weekend with such great weather!  Let’s look at the upcoming week – It will be a busy one. This is what memories are made of! Enjoy our time together! Parents, there are a lot of ways for you to be involved and support your student. It means a lot to your student to see their parent supporting them and giving on their behalf (more…)
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Decorate notes on a musical staff

Band Notes, Aug 13, 2023 – The Time Has Come!

Greetings everyone.  The time has come - school is starting in just a few days.  I hope you are rested and ready.  :-) Tuesday is the first day for new students to West.  There will be a pep assembly on Tuesday afternoon at 1:30ish.  For anyone who is able (10-12 grade), we'd like to have a pep band play.  Let's meet at 12:45 in the band room to warm up for about 30 minutes and then make our way to the gym.  Please wear some kind of West Spirit wear.  We'll be finished around 2:30. Tuesday will be the first BandAides meeting - all parents and supporters of the band…
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Decorate notes on a musical staff

Band Notes 8-8-23

Hello everyone.  Only one more week before school starts! Thank you for a great two weeks at band camp.  I was so appreciative of your work ethic!  Thank you to our incredible student staff and especially the drum majors who we above and beyond daily for the benefit of the group.  Parents – you are so amazing and the help and support you provide does not go unnoticed!  I am sorry that I was not able to be with you on Friday, but as always, we didn’t miss a beat with Mr. Hupe taking over.  He is such a great director.  We are blessed to have him with us.  The…
Read More
Shawnee Mission West Band students pose with the new Band trailer

Band Camp News and our New Trailer!

Hello everyone!   The percussion camp is going GREAT!   The percussionists are killing it, working hard, and making great progress!   A special shout out to Hannah Schnake for her work this summer preparing the pit equipment and rewriting the parts for her section!  Thanks for your extra work! (more…)
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Decorate notes on a musical staff

Band Notes, Sept 17th 2023

Hello everyone.  I hope you had a relaxing weekend with such great weather!  Let’s look at the upcoming week – It will be a busy one. This is what memories are made of! Enjoy our time together! Parents, there are a lot of ways for you to be involved and support your student. It means a lot to your student to see their parent supporting them and giving on their behalf (more…)
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Decorate notes on a musical staff

Band Notes, Aug 13, 2023 – The Time Has Come!

Greetings everyone.  The time has come - school is starting in just a few days.  I hope you are rested and ready.  :-) Tuesday is the first day for new students to West.  There will be a pep assembly on Tuesday afternoon at 1:30ish.  For anyone who is able (10-12 grade), we'd like to have a pep band play.  Let's meet at 12:45 in the band room to warm up for about 30 minutes and then make our way to the gym.  Please wear some kind of West Spirit wear.  We'll be finished around 2:30. Tuesday will be the first BandAides meeting - all parents and supporters of the band…
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Decorate notes on a musical staff

Band Notes 8-8-23

Hello everyone.  Only one more week before school starts! Thank you for a great two weeks at band camp.  I was so appreciative of your work ethic!  Thank you to our incredible student staff and especially the drum majors who we above and beyond daily for the benefit of the group.  Parents – you are so amazing and the help and support you provide does not go unnoticed!  I am sorry that I was not able to be with you on Friday, but as always, we didn’t miss a beat with Mr. Hupe taking over.  He is such a great director.  We are blessed to have him with us.  The…
Read More
Shawnee Mission West Band students pose with the new Band trailer

Band Camp News and our New Trailer!

Hello everyone!   The percussion camp is going GREAT!   The percussionists are killing it, working hard, and making great progress!   A special shout out to Hannah Schnake for her work this summer preparing the pit equipment and rewriting the parts for her section!  Thanks for your extra work! (more…)
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Decorate notes on a musical staff

Band Notes, Sept 17th 2023

Hello everyone.  I hope you had a relaxing weekend with such great weather!  Let’s look at the upcoming week – It will be a busy one. This is what memories are made of! Enjoy our time together! Parents, there are a lot of ways for you to be involved and support your student. It means a lot to your student to see their parent supporting them and giving on their behalf (more…)
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Decorate notes on a musical staff

Band Notes, Aug 13, 2023 – The Time Has Come!

Greetings everyone.  The time has come - school is starting in just a few days.  I hope you are rested and ready.  :-) Tuesday is the first day for new students to West.  There will be a pep assembly on Tuesday afternoon at 1:30ish.  For anyone who is able (10-12 grade), we'd like to have a pep band play.  Let's meet at 12:45 in the band room to warm up for about 30 minutes and then make our way to the gym.  Please wear some kind of West Spirit wear.  We'll be finished around 2:30. Tuesday will be the first BandAides meeting - all parents and supporters of the band…
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Decorate notes on a musical staff

Band Notes 8-8-23

Hello everyone.  Only one more week before school starts! Thank you for a great two weeks at band camp.  I was so appreciative of your work ethic!  Thank you to our incredible student staff and especially the drum majors who we above and beyond daily for the benefit of the group.  Parents – you are so amazing and the help and support you provide does not go unnoticed!  I am sorry that I was not able to be with you on Friday, but as always, we didn’t miss a beat with Mr. Hupe taking over.  He is such a great director.  We are blessed to have him with us.  The…
Read More
Shawnee Mission West Band students pose with the new Band trailer

Band Camp News and our New Trailer!

Hello everyone!   The percussion camp is going GREAT!   The percussionists are killing it, working hard, and making great progress!   A special shout out to Hannah Schnake for her work this summer preparing the pit equipment and rewriting the parts for her section!  Thanks for your extra work! (more…)
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Decorate notes on a musical staff

Band Notes, Sept 17th 2023

Hello everyone.  I hope you had a relaxing weekend with such great weather!  Let’s look at the upcoming week – It will be a busy one. This is what memories are made of! Enjoy our time together! Parents, there are a lot of ways for you to be involved and support your student. It means a lot to your student to see their parent supporting them and giving on their behalf (more…)
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Decorate notes on a musical staff

Band Notes, Aug 13, 2023 – The Time Has Come!

Greetings everyone.  The time has come - school is starting in just a few days.  I hope you are rested and ready.  :-) Tuesday is the first day for new students to West.  There will be a pep assembly on Tuesday afternoon at 1:30ish.  For anyone who is able (10-12 grade), we'd like to have a pep band play.  Let's meet at 12:45 in the band room to warm up for about 30 minutes and then make our way to the gym.  Please wear some kind of West Spirit wear.  We'll be finished around 2:30. Tuesday will be the first BandAides meeting - all parents and supporters of the band…
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Decorate notes on a musical staff

Band Notes 8-8-23

Hello everyone.  Only one more week before school starts! Thank you for a great two weeks at band camp.  I was so appreciative of your work ethic!  Thank you to our incredible student staff and especially the drum majors who we above and beyond daily for the benefit of the group.  Parents – you are so amazing and the help and support you provide does not go unnoticed!  I am sorry that I was not able to be with you on Friday, but as always, we didn’t miss a beat with Mr. Hupe taking over.  He is such a great director.  We are blessed to have him with us.  The…
Read More
Shawnee Mission West Band students pose with the new Band trailer

Band Camp News and our New Trailer!

Hello everyone!   The percussion camp is going GREAT!   The percussionists are killing it, working hard, and making great progress!   A special shout out to Hannah Schnake for her work this summer preparing the pit equipment and rewriting the parts for her section!  Thanks for your extra work! (more…)
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Decorate notes on a musical staff

Band Notes, Sept 17th 2023

Hello everyone.  I hope you had a relaxing weekend with such great weather!  Let’s look at the upcoming week – It will be a busy one. This is what memories are made of! Enjoy our time together! Parents, there are a lot of ways for you to be involved and support your student. It means a lot to your student to see their parent supporting them and giving on their behalf (more…)
Read More
Decorate notes on a musical staff

Band Notes, Aug 13, 2023 – The Time Has Come!

Greetings everyone.  The time has come - school is starting in just a few days.  I hope you are rested and ready.  :-) Tuesday is the first day for new students to West.  There will be a pep assembly on Tuesday afternoon at 1:30ish.  For anyone who is able (10-12 grade), we'd like to have a pep band play.  Let's meet at 12:45 in the band room to warm up for about 30 minutes and then make our way to the gym.  Please wear some kind of West Spirit wear.  We'll be finished around 2:30. Tuesday will be the first BandAides meeting - all parents and supporters of the band…
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Decorate notes on a musical staff

Band Notes 8-8-23

Hello everyone.  Only one more week before school starts! Thank you for a great two weeks at band camp.  I was so appreciative of your work ethic!  Thank you to our incredible student staff and especially the drum majors who we above and beyond daily for the benefit of the group.  Parents – you are so amazing and the help and support you provide does not go unnoticed!  I am sorry that I was not able to be with you on Friday, but as always, we didn’t miss a beat with Mr. Hupe taking over.  He is such a great director.  We are blessed to have him with us.  The…
Read More
Shawnee Mission West Band students pose with the new Band trailer

Band Camp News and our New Trailer!

Hello everyone!   The percussion camp is going GREAT!   The percussionists are killing it, working hard, and making great progress!   A special shout out to Hannah Schnake for her work this summer preparing the pit equipment and rewriting the parts for her section!  Thanks for your extra work! (more…)
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Decorate notes on a musical staff

Band Notes, Sept 17th 2023

Hello everyone.  I hope you had a relaxing weekend with such great weather!  Let’s look at the upcoming week – It will be a busy one. This is what memories are made of! Enjoy our time together! Parents, there are a lot of ways for you to be involved and support your student. It means a lot to your student to see their parent supporting them and giving on their behalf (more…)
Read More
Decorate notes on a musical staff

Band Notes, Aug 13, 2023 – The Time Has Come!

Greetings everyone.  The time has come - school is starting in just a few days.  I hope you are rested and ready.  :-) Tuesday is the first day for new students to West.  There will be a pep assembly on Tuesday afternoon at 1:30ish.  For anyone who is able (10-12 grade), we'd like to have a pep band play.  Let's meet at 12:45 in the band room to warm up for about 30 minutes and then make our way to the gym.  Please wear some kind of West Spirit wear.  We'll be finished around 2:30. Tuesday will be the first BandAides meeting - all parents and supporters of the band…
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Decorate notes on a musical staff

Band Notes 8-8-23

Hello everyone.  Only one more week before school starts! Thank you for a great two weeks at band camp.  I was so appreciative of your work ethic!  Thank you to our incredible student staff and especially the drum majors who we above and beyond daily for the benefit of the group.  Parents – you are so amazing and the help and support you provide does not go unnoticed!  I am sorry that I was not able to be with you on Friday, but as always, we didn’t miss a beat with Mr. Hupe taking over.  He is such a great director.  We are blessed to have him with us.  The…
Read More
Shawnee Mission West Band students pose with the new Band trailer

Band Camp News and our New Trailer!

Hello everyone!   The percussion camp is going GREAT!   The percussionists are killing it, working hard, and making great progress!   A special shout out to Hannah Schnake for her work this summer preparing the pit equipment and rewriting the parts for her section!  Thanks for your extra work! (more…)
Read More
Decorate notes on a musical staff

Band Notes, Sept 17th 2023

Hello everyone.  I hope you had a relaxing weekend with such great weather!  Let’s look at the upcoming week – It will be a busy one. This is what memories are made of! Enjoy our time together! Parents, there are a lot of ways for you to be involved and support your student. It means a lot to your student to see their parent supporting them and giving on their behalf (more…)
Read More
Decorate notes on a musical staff

Band Notes, Aug 13, 2023 – The Time Has Come!

Greetings everyone.  The time has come - school is starting in just a few days.  I hope you are rested and ready.  :-) Tuesday is the first day for new students to West.  There will be a pep assembly on Tuesday afternoon at 1:30ish.  For anyone who is able (10-12 grade), we'd like to have a pep band play.  Let's meet at 12:45 in the band room to warm up for about 30 minutes and then make our way to the gym.  Please wear some kind of West Spirit wear.  We'll be finished around 2:30. Tuesday will be the first BandAides meeting - all parents and supporters of the band…
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Decorate notes on a musical staff

Band Notes 8-8-23

Hello everyone.  Only one more week before school starts! Thank you for a great two weeks at band camp.  I was so appreciative of your work ethic!  Thank you to our incredible student staff and especially the drum majors who we above and beyond daily for the benefit of the group.  Parents – you are so amazing and the help and support you provide does not go unnoticed!  I am sorry that I was not able to be with you on Friday, but as always, we didn’t miss a beat with Mr. Hupe taking over.  He is such a great director.  We are blessed to have him with us.  The…
Read More
Shawnee Mission West Band students pose with the new Band trailer

Band Camp News and our New Trailer!

Hello everyone!   The percussion camp is going GREAT!   The percussionists are killing it, working hard, and making great progress!   A special shout out to Hannah Schnake for her work this summer preparing the pit equipment and rewriting the parts for her section!  Thanks for your extra work! (more…)
Read More
Decorate notes on a musical staff

Band Notes, Sept 17th 2023

Hello everyone.  I hope you had a relaxing weekend with such great weather!  Let’s look at the upcoming week – It will be a busy one. This is what memories are made of! Enjoy our time together! Parents, there are a lot of ways for you to be involved and support your student. It means a lot to your student to see their parent supporting them and giving on their behalf (more…)
Read More
Decorate notes on a musical staff

Band Notes, Aug 13, 2023 – The Time Has Come!

Greetings everyone.  The time has come - school is starting in just a few days.  I hope you are rested and ready.  :-) Tuesday is the first day for new students to West.  There will be a pep assembly on Tuesday afternoon at 1:30ish.  For anyone who is able (10-12 grade), we'd like to have a pep band play.  Let's meet at 12:45 in the band room to warm up for about 30 minutes and then make our way to the gym.  Please wear some kind of West Spirit wear.  We'll be finished around 2:30. Tuesday will be the first BandAides meeting - all parents and supporters of the band…
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Decorate notes on a musical staff

Band Notes 8-8-23

Hello everyone.  Only one more week before school starts! Thank you for a great two weeks at band camp.  I was so appreciative of your work ethic!  Thank you to our incredible student staff and especially the drum majors who we above and beyond daily for the benefit of the group.  Parents – you are so amazing and the help and support you provide does not go unnoticed!  I am sorry that I was not able to be with you on Friday, but as always, we didn’t miss a beat with Mr. Hupe taking over.  He is such a great director.  We are blessed to have him with us.  The…
Read More
Shawnee Mission West Band students pose with the new Band trailer

Band Camp News and our New Trailer!

Hello everyone!   The percussion camp is going GREAT!   The percussionists are killing it, working hard, and making great progress!   A special shout out to Hannah Schnake for her work this summer preparing the pit equipment and rewriting the parts for her section!  Thanks for your extra work! (more…)
Read More
Decorate notes on a musical staff

Band Notes, Sept 17th 2023

Hello everyone.  I hope you had a relaxing weekend with such great weather!  Let’s look at the upcoming week – It will be a busy one. This is what memories are made of! Enjoy our time together! Parents, there are a lot of ways for you to be involved and support your student. It means a lot to your student to see their parent supporting them and giving on their behalf (more…)
Read More
Decorate notes on a musical staff

Band Notes, Aug 13, 2023 – The Time Has Come!

Greetings everyone.  The time has come - school is starting in just a few days.  I hope you are rested and ready.  :-) Tuesday is the first day for new students to West.  There will be a pep assembly on Tuesday afternoon at 1:30ish.  For anyone who is able (10-12 grade), we'd like to have a pep band play.  Let's meet at 12:45 in the band room to warm up for about 30 minutes and then make our way to the gym.  Please wear some kind of West Spirit wear.  We'll be finished around 2:30. Tuesday will be the first BandAides meeting - all parents and supporters of the band…
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Decorate notes on a musical staff

Band Notes 8-8-23

Hello everyone.  Only one more week before school starts! Thank you for a great two weeks at band camp.  I was so appreciative of your work ethic!  Thank you to our incredible student staff and especially the drum majors who we above and beyond daily for the benefit of the group.  Parents – you are so amazing and the help and support you provide does not go unnoticed!  I am sorry that I was not able to be with you on Friday, but as always, we didn’t miss a beat with Mr. Hupe taking over.  He is such a great director.  We are blessed to have him with us.  The…
Read More
Shawnee Mission West Band students pose with the new Band trailer

Band Camp News and our New Trailer!

Hello everyone!   The percussion camp is going GREAT!   The percussionists are killing it, working hard, and making great progress!   A special shout out to Hannah Schnake for her work this summer preparing the pit equipment and rewriting the parts for her section!  Thanks for your extra work! (more…)
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