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Band Notes – Solo and Ensemble Results

Good evening everyone.  I just wanted to give a quick report in case some people had to leave before knowing their ratings today.   In performance order: Symphonic Band Percussion - Superior (Hank, Thaine, Audrey, Ryan) Maren Tims - Superior Three Flautists - Superior (Maren, Caroline, Ashlyn) Allison Mehnert - Superior Calista Loss - Superior Hannah Schnake - Superior Paul White - Excellent Trip Palmer - Superior It was so fun to see the growth in each of you in the last several months.  BRAVO and Congratulations! Tuesday - BAW meeting - We will welcome our new incoming parents Wednesday - Lettering points Due Thursday - Orchestra Area Festival for…
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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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Band Notes – April 9th

First of all, congratulations to the jazz students and parents for a successful and wonderful trip to New Orleans this past weekend.  I am hearing lots of great stories.  I’m so glad that we can provide this opportunity to you to broaden your horizons of jazz history and culture! (Apologies from your webmaster for the delay in posting this!) Next Thursday is the State Large Group Music Festival at Olathe East (for the bands).  Here is our schedule for this day. 9:15a – Load busses 9:30 – Depart West 10:00 – Arrive O. East/Unload 10:20 – Sym. Band warm-up (Wind Ens. Listen to SM East) 10:45 – Sym. Band performs…
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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…)
Read More

Band photos for Grad Cards (and more!)

Did you know you can use our Band Photo Archive to order graduation cards (and more)? All at cost (we've never set up a profit price list). Check out the galleries at https://bandaideswest.smugmug.com/2022-2023 to pick photos; choose "Buy this photo" then "Greeting Cards" to see all of the designs!
Read More
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Band Notes – Solo and Ensemble Results

Good evening everyone.  I just wanted to give a quick report in case some people had to leave before knowing their ratings today.   In performance order: Symphonic Band Percussion - Superior (Hank, Thaine, Audrey, Ryan) Maren Tims - Superior Three Flautists - Superior (Maren, Caroline, Ashlyn) Allison Mehnert - Superior Calista Loss - Superior Hannah Schnake - Superior Paul White - Excellent Trip Palmer - Superior It was so fun to see the growth in each of you in the last several months.  BRAVO and Congratulations! Tuesday - BAW meeting - We will welcome our new incoming parents Wednesday - Lettering points Due Thursday - Orchestra Area Festival for…
Read 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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Band Notes – April 9th

First of all, congratulations to the jazz students and parents for a successful and wonderful trip to New Orleans this past weekend.  I am hearing lots of great stories.  I’m so glad that we can provide this opportunity to you to broaden your horizons of jazz history and culture! (Apologies from your webmaster for the delay in posting this!) Next Thursday is the State Large Group Music Festival at Olathe East (for the bands).  Here is our schedule for this day. 9:15a – Load busses 9:30 – Depart West 10:00 – Arrive O. East/Unload 10:20 – Sym. Band warm-up (Wind Ens. Listen to SM East) 10:45 – Sym. Band performs…
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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…)
Read More

Band photos for Grad Cards (and more!)

Did you know you can use our Band Photo Archive to order graduation cards (and more)? All at cost (we've never set up a profit price list). Check out the galleries at https://bandaideswest.smugmug.com/2022-2023 to pick photos; choose "Buy this photo" then "Greeting Cards" to see all of the designs!
Read More
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Band Notes – Solo and Ensemble Results

Good evening everyone.  I just wanted to give a quick report in case some people had to leave before knowing their ratings today.   In performance order: Symphonic Band Percussion - Superior (Hank, Thaine, Audrey, Ryan) Maren Tims - Superior Three Flautists - Superior (Maren, Caroline, Ashlyn) Allison Mehnert - Superior Calista Loss - Superior Hannah Schnake - Superior Paul White - Excellent Trip Palmer - Superior It was so fun to see the growth in each of you in the last several months.  BRAVO and Congratulations! Tuesday - BAW meeting - We will welcome our new incoming parents Wednesday - Lettering points Due Thursday - Orchestra Area Festival for…
Read 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…
Read More
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Band Notes – April 9th

First of all, congratulations to the jazz students and parents for a successful and wonderful trip to New Orleans this past weekend.  I am hearing lots of great stories.  I’m so glad that we can provide this opportunity to you to broaden your horizons of jazz history and culture! (Apologies from your webmaster for the delay in posting this!) Next Thursday is the State Large Group Music Festival at Olathe East (for the bands).  Here is our schedule for this day. 9:15a – Load busses 9:30 – Depart West 10:00 – Arrive O. East/Unload 10:20 – Sym. Band warm-up (Wind Ens. Listen to SM East) 10:45 – Sym. Band performs…
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

Band photos for Grad Cards (and more!)

Did you know you can use our Band Photo Archive to order graduation cards (and more)? All at cost (we've never set up a profit price list). Check out the galleries at https://bandaideswest.smugmug.com/2022-2023 to pick photos; choose "Buy this photo" then "Greeting Cards" to see all of the designs!
Read More
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Band Notes – Solo and Ensemble Results

Good evening everyone.  I just wanted to give a quick report in case some people had to leave before knowing their ratings today.   In performance order: Symphonic Band Percussion - Superior (Hank, Thaine, Audrey, Ryan) Maren Tims - Superior Three Flautists - Superior (Maren, Caroline, Ashlyn) Allison Mehnert - Superior Calista Loss - Superior Hannah Schnake - Superior Paul White - Excellent Trip Palmer - Superior It was so fun to see the growth in each of you in the last several months.  BRAVO and Congratulations! Tuesday - BAW meeting - We will welcome our new incoming parents Wednesday - Lettering points Due Thursday - Orchestra Area Festival for…
Read 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…
Read More
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Band Notes – April 9th

First of all, congratulations to the jazz students and parents for a successful and wonderful trip to New Orleans this past weekend.  I am hearing lots of great stories.  I’m so glad that we can provide this opportunity to you to broaden your horizons of jazz history and culture! (Apologies from your webmaster for the delay in posting this!) Next Thursday is the State Large Group Music Festival at Olathe East (for the bands).  Here is our schedule for this day. 9:15a – Load busses 9:30 – Depart West 10:00 – Arrive O. East/Unload 10:20 – Sym. Band warm-up (Wind Ens. Listen to SM East) 10:45 – Sym. Band performs…
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

Band photos for Grad Cards (and more!)

Did you know you can use our Band Photo Archive to order graduation cards (and more)? All at cost (we've never set up a profit price list). Check out the galleries at https://bandaideswest.smugmug.com/2022-2023 to pick photos; choose "Buy this photo" then "Greeting Cards" to see all of the designs!
Read More
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Band Notes – Solo and Ensemble Results

Good evening everyone.  I just wanted to give a quick report in case some people had to leave before knowing their ratings today.   In performance order: Symphonic Band Percussion - Superior (Hank, Thaine, Audrey, Ryan) Maren Tims - Superior Three Flautists - Superior (Maren, Caroline, Ashlyn) Allison Mehnert - Superior Calista Loss - Superior Hannah Schnake - Superior Paul White - Excellent Trip Palmer - Superior It was so fun to see the growth in each of you in the last several months.  BRAVO and Congratulations! Tuesday - BAW meeting - We will welcome our new incoming parents Wednesday - Lettering points Due Thursday - Orchestra Area Festival for…
Read 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…
Read More
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Band Notes – April 9th

First of all, congratulations to the jazz students and parents for a successful and wonderful trip to New Orleans this past weekend.  I am hearing lots of great stories.  I’m so glad that we can provide this opportunity to you to broaden your horizons of jazz history and culture! (Apologies from your webmaster for the delay in posting this!) Next Thursday is the State Large Group Music Festival at Olathe East (for the bands).  Here is our schedule for this day. 9:15a – Load busses 9:30 – Depart West 10:00 – Arrive O. East/Unload 10:20 – Sym. Band warm-up (Wind Ens. Listen to SM East) 10:45 – Sym. Band performs…
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

Band photos for Grad Cards (and more!)

Did you know you can use our Band Photo Archive to order graduation cards (and more)? All at cost (we've never set up a profit price list). Check out the galleries at https://bandaideswest.smugmug.com/2022-2023 to pick photos; choose "Buy this photo" then "Greeting Cards" to see all of the designs!
Read More
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Band Notes – Solo and Ensemble Results

Good evening everyone.  I just wanted to give a quick report in case some people had to leave before knowing their ratings today.   In performance order: Symphonic Band Percussion - Superior (Hank, Thaine, Audrey, Ryan) Maren Tims - Superior Three Flautists - Superior (Maren, Caroline, Ashlyn) Allison Mehnert - Superior Calista Loss - Superior Hannah Schnake - Superior Paul White - Excellent Trip Palmer - Superior It was so fun to see the growth in each of you in the last several months.  BRAVO and Congratulations! Tuesday - BAW meeting - We will welcome our new incoming parents Wednesday - Lettering points Due Thursday - Orchestra Area Festival for…
Read 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…
Read More
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Band Notes – April 9th

First of all, congratulations to the jazz students and parents for a successful and wonderful trip to New Orleans this past weekend.  I am hearing lots of great stories.  I’m so glad that we can provide this opportunity to you to broaden your horizons of jazz history and culture! (Apologies from your webmaster for the delay in posting this!) Next Thursday is the State Large Group Music Festival at Olathe East (for the bands).  Here is our schedule for this day. 9:15a – Load busses 9:30 – Depart West 10:00 – Arrive O. East/Unload 10:20 – Sym. Band warm-up (Wind Ens. Listen to SM East) 10:45 – Sym. Band performs…
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

Band photos for Grad Cards (and more!)

Did you know you can use our Band Photo Archive to order graduation cards (and more)? All at cost (we've never set up a profit price list). Check out the galleries at https://bandaideswest.smugmug.com/2022-2023 to pick photos; choose "Buy this photo" then "Greeting Cards" to see all of the designs!
Read More
Decorate notes on a musical staff

Band Notes – Solo and Ensemble Results

Good evening everyone.  I just wanted to give a quick report in case some people had to leave before knowing their ratings today.   In performance order: Symphonic Band Percussion - Superior (Hank, Thaine, Audrey, Ryan) Maren Tims - Superior Three Flautists - Superior (Maren, Caroline, Ashlyn) Allison Mehnert - Superior Calista Loss - Superior Hannah Schnake - Superior Paul White - Excellent Trip Palmer - Superior It was so fun to see the growth in each of you in the last several months.  BRAVO and Congratulations! Tuesday - BAW meeting - We will welcome our new incoming parents Wednesday - Lettering points Due Thursday - Orchestra Area Festival for…
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
Decorate notes on a musical staff

Band Notes – April 9th

First of all, congratulations to the jazz students and parents for a successful and wonderful trip to New Orleans this past weekend.  I am hearing lots of great stories.  I’m so glad that we can provide this opportunity to you to broaden your horizons of jazz history and culture! (Apologies from your webmaster for the delay in posting this!) Next Thursday is the State Large Group Music Festival at Olathe East (for the bands).  Here is our schedule for this day. 9:15a – Load busses 9:30 – Depart West 10:00 – Arrive O. East/Unload 10:20 – Sym. Band warm-up (Wind Ens. Listen to SM East) 10:45 – Sym. Band performs…
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

Band photos for Grad Cards (and more!)

Did you know you can use our Band Photo Archive to order graduation cards (and more)? All at cost (we've never set up a profit price list). Check out the galleries at https://bandaideswest.smugmug.com/2022-2023 to pick photos; choose "Buy this photo" then "Greeting Cards" to see all of the designs!
Read More
Decorate notes on a musical staff

Band Notes – Solo and Ensemble Results

Good evening everyone.  I just wanted to give a quick report in case some people had to leave before knowing their ratings today.   In performance order: Symphonic Band Percussion - Superior (Hank, Thaine, Audrey, Ryan) Maren Tims - Superior Three Flautists - Superior (Maren, Caroline, Ashlyn) Allison Mehnert - Superior Calista Loss - Superior Hannah Schnake - Superior Paul White - Excellent Trip Palmer - Superior It was so fun to see the growth in each of you in the last several months.  BRAVO and Congratulations! Tuesday - BAW meeting - We will welcome our new incoming parents Wednesday - Lettering points Due Thursday - Orchestra Area Festival for…
Read 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…
Read More
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Band Notes – April 9th

First of all, congratulations to the jazz students and parents for a successful and wonderful trip to New Orleans this past weekend.  I am hearing lots of great stories.  I’m so glad that we can provide this opportunity to you to broaden your horizons of jazz history and culture! (Apologies from your webmaster for the delay in posting this!) Next Thursday is the State Large Group Music Festival at Olathe East (for the bands).  Here is our schedule for this day. 9:15a – Load busses 9:30 – Depart West 10:00 – Arrive O. East/Unload 10:20 – Sym. Band warm-up (Wind Ens. Listen to SM East) 10:45 – Sym. Band performs…
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

Band photos for Grad Cards (and more!)

Did you know you can use our Band Photo Archive to order graduation cards (and more)? All at cost (we've never set up a profit price list). Check out the galleries at https://bandaideswest.smugmug.com/2022-2023 to pick photos; choose "Buy this photo" then "Greeting Cards" to see all of the designs!
Read More
Decorate notes on a musical staff

Band Notes – Solo and Ensemble Results

Good evening everyone.  I just wanted to give a quick report in case some people had to leave before knowing their ratings today.   In performance order: Symphonic Band Percussion - Superior (Hank, Thaine, Audrey, Ryan) Maren Tims - Superior Three Flautists - Superior (Maren, Caroline, Ashlyn) Allison Mehnert - Superior Calista Loss - Superior Hannah Schnake - Superior Paul White - Excellent Trip Palmer - Superior It was so fun to see the growth in each of you in the last several months.  BRAVO and Congratulations! Tuesday - BAW meeting - We will welcome our new incoming parents Wednesday - Lettering points Due Thursday - Orchestra Area Festival for…
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
Decorate notes on a musical staff

Band Notes – April 9th

First of all, congratulations to the jazz students and parents for a successful and wonderful trip to New Orleans this past weekend.  I am hearing lots of great stories.  I’m so glad that we can provide this opportunity to you to broaden your horizons of jazz history and culture! (Apologies from your webmaster for the delay in posting this!) Next Thursday is the State Large Group Music Festival at Olathe East (for the bands).  Here is our schedule for this day. 9:15a – Load busses 9:30 – Depart West 10:00 – Arrive O. East/Unload 10:20 – Sym. Band warm-up (Wind Ens. Listen to SM East) 10:45 – Sym. Band performs…
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

Band photos for Grad Cards (and more!)

Did you know you can use our Band Photo Archive to order graduation cards (and more)? All at cost (we've never set up a profit price list). Check out the galleries at https://bandaideswest.smugmug.com/2022-2023 to pick photos; choose "Buy this photo" then "Greeting Cards" to see all of the designs!
Read More
Decorate notes on a musical staff

Band Notes – Solo and Ensemble Results

Good evening everyone.  I just wanted to give a quick report in case some people had to leave before knowing their ratings today.   In performance order: Symphonic Band Percussion - Superior (Hank, Thaine, Audrey, Ryan) Maren Tims - Superior Three Flautists - Superior (Maren, Caroline, Ashlyn) Allison Mehnert - Superior Calista Loss - Superior Hannah Schnake - Superior Paul White - Excellent Trip Palmer - Superior It was so fun to see the growth in each of you in the last several months.  BRAVO and Congratulations! Tuesday - BAW meeting - We will welcome our new incoming parents Wednesday - Lettering points Due Thursday - Orchestra Area Festival for…
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
Decorate notes on a musical staff

Band Notes – April 9th

First of all, congratulations to the jazz students and parents for a successful and wonderful trip to New Orleans this past weekend.  I am hearing lots of great stories.  I’m so glad that we can provide this opportunity to you to broaden your horizons of jazz history and culture! (Apologies from your webmaster for the delay in posting this!) Next Thursday is the State Large Group Music Festival at Olathe East (for the bands).  Here is our schedule for this day. 9:15a – Load busses 9:30 – Depart West 10:00 – Arrive O. East/Unload 10:20 – Sym. Band warm-up (Wind Ens. Listen to SM East) 10:45 – Sym. Band performs…
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

Band photos for Grad Cards (and more!)

Did you know you can use our Band Photo Archive to order graduation cards (and more)? All at cost (we've never set up a profit price list). Check out the galleries at https://bandaideswest.smugmug.com/2022-2023 to pick photos; choose "Buy this photo" then "Greeting Cards" to see all of the designs!
Read More