BRAVO to the Marching Band for their best show of the year yesterday!  It really was spectacular in many respects.  There were some small issues that bit us throughout the show, but the growth from the beginning to yesterday was truly amazing.  Here are some highlights. (more…)

Thanks to band parent Melissa Sindt, we have photos from our second home game, featuring our guests from Westridge Middle School 8th grade band! (more…)

Hello everyone.  Bravo to the Marching Band for last Thursday’s game performances.  You should be proud of your efforts!  Here are this week’s notes.   (more…)

We’re kind of getting into a routine.   YAY Band!  Again - GREAT job at the car wash yesterday!  See yesterday’s email for exact details for collecting pledges and donations and how/when to turn them in. (more…)

Shawnee Mission West Overland Express Jazz Band performing at our Spring Concert 2025, presented in 4K UltraHD for educational use by our students and band family. (more…)

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

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

Congratulations to both the Symphonic Band and the Wind Ensemble for earning an Excellent (II) rating last Thursday at the State Large Group Music Festival. Way to go OE for the Jazz on the Bridge event - wonderful performance.  Thanks to all those who helped set up and manage the event.  It takes a village. (more…)

“Music Season” rolls on.  We just finished Regional Solo and Ensemble - results were shared in an email yesterday.  This week we have the State Large Group Music Festivals and Jazz on the Bridge.  Read on for more information. (more…)

BandAides was proud to be able to capture video from the SMSD Symphonic Band Concert for 2025. The Symphonic Bands from all Shawnee Mission High Schools were represented, performing the songs they will present at the State large group competition later this month! The Band Videos North:https://youtu.be/q1XOLCKLUEQ East:https://youtu.be/T6n4kSDnxxg Northwest:https://youtu.be/_vubyBDAyQY West:https://youtu.be/-ASXskiFlBw South:https://youtu.be/tf6qofGs-rQ We hope you enjoy the music and subscribe to the YouTube channel and turn on notifications so you can catch the latest productions from the West Pride Band and other Shawnee Mission District bands!

BRAVO to the Marching Band for their best show of the year yesterday!  It really was spectacular in many respects.  There were some small issues that bit us throughout the show, but the growth from the beginning to yesterday was truly amazing.  Here are some highlights. (more…)

Thanks to band parent Melissa Sindt, we have photos from our second home game, featuring our guests from Westridge Middle School 8th grade band! (more…)

Hello everyone.  Bravo to the Marching Band for last Thursday’s game performances.  You should be proud of your efforts!  Here are this week’s notes.   (more…)

We’re kind of getting into a routine.   YAY Band!  Again - GREAT job at the car wash yesterday!  See yesterday’s email for exact details for collecting pledges and donations and how/when to turn them in. (more…)

Shawnee Mission West Overland Express Jazz Band performing at our Spring Concert 2025, presented in 4K UltraHD for educational use by our students and band family. (more…)

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

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

Congratulations to both the Symphonic Band and the Wind Ensemble for earning an Excellent (II) rating last Thursday at the State Large Group Music Festival. Way to go OE for the Jazz on the Bridge event - wonderful performance.  Thanks to all those who helped set up and manage the event.  It takes a village. (more…)

“Music Season” rolls on.  We just finished Regional Solo and Ensemble - results were shared in an email yesterday.  This week we have the State Large Group Music Festivals and Jazz on the Bridge.  Read on for more information. (more…)

BandAides was proud to be able to capture video from the SMSD Symphonic Band Concert for 2025. The Symphonic Bands from all Shawnee Mission High Schools were represented, performing the songs they will present at the State large group competition later this month! The Band Videos North:https://youtu.be/q1XOLCKLUEQ East:https://youtu.be/T6n4kSDnxxg Northwest:https://youtu.be/_vubyBDAyQY West:https://youtu.be/-ASXskiFlBw South:https://youtu.be/tf6qofGs-rQ We hope you enjoy the music and subscribe to the YouTube channel and turn on notifications so you can catch the latest productions from the West Pride Band and other Shawnee Mission District bands!

BRAVO to the Marching Band for their best show of the year yesterday!  It really was spectacular in many respects.  There were some small issues that bit us throughout the show, but the growth from the beginning to yesterday was truly amazing.  Here are some highlights. (more…)

Thanks to band parent Melissa Sindt, we have photos from our second home game, featuring our guests from Westridge Middle School 8th grade band! (more…)

Hello everyone.  Bravo to the Marching Band for last Thursday’s game performances.  You should be proud of your efforts!  Here are this week’s notes.   (more…)

We’re kind of getting into a routine.   YAY Band!  Again - GREAT job at the car wash yesterday!  See yesterday’s email for exact details for collecting pledges and donations and how/when to turn them in. (more…)

Shawnee Mission West Overland Express Jazz Band performing at our Spring Concert 2025, presented in 4K UltraHD for educational use by our students and band family. (more…)

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

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

Congratulations to both the Symphonic Band and the Wind Ensemble for earning an Excellent (II) rating last Thursday at the State Large Group Music Festival. Way to go OE for the Jazz on the Bridge event - wonderful performance.  Thanks to all those who helped set up and manage the event.  It takes a village. (more…)

“Music Season” rolls on.  We just finished Regional Solo and Ensemble - results were shared in an email yesterday.  This week we have the State Large Group Music Festivals and Jazz on the Bridge.  Read on for more information. (more…)

BandAides was proud to be able to capture video from the SMSD Symphonic Band Concert for 2025. The Symphonic Bands from all Shawnee Mission High Schools were represented, performing the songs they will present at the State large group competition later this month! The Band Videos North:https://youtu.be/q1XOLCKLUEQ East:https://youtu.be/T6n4kSDnxxg Northwest:https://youtu.be/_vubyBDAyQY West:https://youtu.be/-ASXskiFlBw South:https://youtu.be/tf6qofGs-rQ We hope you enjoy the music and subscribe to the YouTube channel and turn on notifications so you can catch the latest productions from the West Pride Band and other Shawnee Mission District bands!

BRAVO to the Marching Band for their best show of the year yesterday!  It really was spectacular in many respects.  There were some small issues that bit us throughout the show, but the growth from the beginning to yesterday was truly amazing.  Here are some highlights. (more…)

Thanks to band parent Melissa Sindt, we have photos from our second home game, featuring our guests from Westridge Middle School 8th grade band! (more…)

Hello everyone.  Bravo to the Marching Band for last Thursday’s game performances.  You should be proud of your efforts!  Here are this week’s notes.   (more…)

We’re kind of getting into a routine.   YAY Band!  Again - GREAT job at the car wash yesterday!  See yesterday’s email for exact details for collecting pledges and donations and how/when to turn them in. (more…)

Shawnee Mission West Overland Express Jazz Band performing at our Spring Concert 2025, presented in 4K UltraHD for educational use by our students and band family. (more…)

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

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

Congratulations to both the Symphonic Band and the Wind Ensemble for earning an Excellent (II) rating last Thursday at the State Large Group Music Festival. Way to go OE for the Jazz on the Bridge event - wonderful performance.  Thanks to all those who helped set up and manage the event.  It takes a village. (more…)

“Music Season” rolls on.  We just finished Regional Solo and Ensemble - results were shared in an email yesterday.  This week we have the State Large Group Music Festivals and Jazz on the Bridge.  Read on for more information. (more…)

BandAides was proud to be able to capture video from the SMSD Symphonic Band Concert for 2025. The Symphonic Bands from all Shawnee Mission High Schools were represented, performing the songs they will present at the State large group competition later this month! The Band Videos North:https://youtu.be/q1XOLCKLUEQ East:https://youtu.be/T6n4kSDnxxg Northwest:https://youtu.be/_vubyBDAyQY West:https://youtu.be/-ASXskiFlBw South:https://youtu.be/tf6qofGs-rQ We hope you enjoy the music and subscribe to the YouTube channel and turn on notifications so you can catch the latest productions from the West Pride Band and other Shawnee Mission District bands!

BRAVO to the Marching Band for their best show of the year yesterday!  It really was spectacular in many respects.  There were some small issues that bit us throughout the show, but the growth from the beginning to yesterday was truly amazing.  Here are some highlights. (more…)

Thanks to band parent Melissa Sindt, we have photos from our second home game, featuring our guests from Westridge Middle School 8th grade band! (more…)

Hello everyone.  Bravo to the Marching Band for last Thursday’s game performances.  You should be proud of your efforts!  Here are this week’s notes.   (more…)

We’re kind of getting into a routine.   YAY Band!  Again - GREAT job at the car wash yesterday!  See yesterday’s email for exact details for collecting pledges and donations and how/when to turn them in. (more…)

Shawnee Mission West Overland Express Jazz Band performing at our Spring Concert 2025, presented in 4K UltraHD for educational use by our students and band family. (more…)

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

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

Congratulations to both the Symphonic Band and the Wind Ensemble for earning an Excellent (II) rating last Thursday at the State Large Group Music Festival. Way to go OE for the Jazz on the Bridge event - wonderful performance.  Thanks to all those who helped set up and manage the event.  It takes a village. (more…)

“Music Season” rolls on.  We just finished Regional Solo and Ensemble - results were shared in an email yesterday.  This week we have the State Large Group Music Festivals and Jazz on the Bridge.  Read on for more information. (more…)

BandAides was proud to be able to capture video from the SMSD Symphonic Band Concert for 2025. The Symphonic Bands from all Shawnee Mission High Schools were represented, performing the songs they will present at the State large group competition later this month! The Band Videos North:https://youtu.be/q1XOLCKLUEQ East:https://youtu.be/T6n4kSDnxxg Northwest:https://youtu.be/_vubyBDAyQY West:https://youtu.be/-ASXskiFlBw South:https://youtu.be/tf6qofGs-rQ We hope you enjoy the music and subscribe to the YouTube channel and turn on notifications so you can catch the latest productions from the West Pride Band and other Shawnee Mission District bands!

BRAVO to the Marching Band for their best show of the year yesterday!  It really was spectacular in many respects.  There were some small issues that bit us throughout the show, but the growth from the beginning to yesterday was truly amazing.  Here are some highlights. (more…)

Thanks to band parent Melissa Sindt, we have photos from our second home game, featuring our guests from Westridge Middle School 8th grade band! (more…)

Hello everyone.  Bravo to the Marching Band for last Thursday’s game performances.  You should be proud of your efforts!  Here are this week’s notes.   (more…)

We’re kind of getting into a routine.   YAY Band!  Again - GREAT job at the car wash yesterday!  See yesterday’s email for exact details for collecting pledges and donations and how/when to turn them in. (more…)

Shawnee Mission West Overland Express Jazz Band performing at our Spring Concert 2025, presented in 4K UltraHD for educational use by our students and band family. (more…)

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

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

Congratulations to both the Symphonic Band and the Wind Ensemble for earning an Excellent (II) rating last Thursday at the State Large Group Music Festival. Way to go OE for the Jazz on the Bridge event - wonderful performance.  Thanks to all those who helped set up and manage the event.  It takes a village. (more…)

“Music Season” rolls on.  We just finished Regional Solo and Ensemble - results were shared in an email yesterday.  This week we have the State Large Group Music Festivals and Jazz on the Bridge.  Read on for more information. (more…)

BandAides was proud to be able to capture video from the SMSD Symphonic Band Concert for 2025. The Symphonic Bands from all Shawnee Mission High Schools were represented, performing the songs they will present at the State large group competition later this month! The Band Videos North:https://youtu.be/q1XOLCKLUEQ East:https://youtu.be/T6n4kSDnxxg Northwest:https://youtu.be/_vubyBDAyQY West:https://youtu.be/-ASXskiFlBw South:https://youtu.be/tf6qofGs-rQ We hope you enjoy the music and subscribe to the YouTube channel and turn on notifications so you can catch the latest productions from the West Pride Band and other Shawnee Mission District bands!

BRAVO to the Marching Band for their best show of the year yesterday!  It really was spectacular in many respects.  There were some small issues that bit us throughout the show, but the growth from the beginning to yesterday was truly amazing.  Here are some highlights. (more…)

Thanks to band parent Melissa Sindt, we have photos from our second home game, featuring our guests from Westridge Middle School 8th grade band! (more…)

Hello everyone.  Bravo to the Marching Band for last Thursday’s game performances.  You should be proud of your efforts!  Here are this week’s notes.   (more…)

We’re kind of getting into a routine.   YAY Band!  Again - GREAT job at the car wash yesterday!  See yesterday’s email for exact details for collecting pledges and donations and how/when to turn them in. (more…)

Shawnee Mission West Overland Express Jazz Band performing at our Spring Concert 2025, presented in 4K UltraHD for educational use by our students and band family. (more…)

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

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

Congratulations to both the Symphonic Band and the Wind Ensemble for earning an Excellent (II) rating last Thursday at the State Large Group Music Festival. Way to go OE for the Jazz on the Bridge event - wonderful performance.  Thanks to all those who helped set up and manage the event.  It takes a village. (more…)

“Music Season” rolls on.  We just finished Regional Solo and Ensemble - results were shared in an email yesterday.  This week we have the State Large Group Music Festivals and Jazz on the Bridge.  Read on for more information. (more…)

BandAides was proud to be able to capture video from the SMSD Symphonic Band Concert for 2025. The Symphonic Bands from all Shawnee Mission High Schools were represented, performing the songs they will present at the State large group competition later this month! The Band Videos North:https://youtu.be/q1XOLCKLUEQ East:https://youtu.be/T6n4kSDnxxg Northwest:https://youtu.be/_vubyBDAyQY West:https://youtu.be/-ASXskiFlBw South:https://youtu.be/tf6qofGs-rQ We hope you enjoy the music and subscribe to the YouTube channel and turn on notifications so you can catch the latest productions from the West Pride Band and other Shawnee Mission District bands!

BRAVO to the Marching Band for their best show of the year yesterday!  It really was spectacular in many respects.  There were some small issues that bit us throughout the show, but the growth from the beginning to yesterday was truly amazing.  Here are some highlights. (more…)

Thanks to band parent Melissa Sindt, we have photos from our second home game, featuring our guests from Westridge Middle School 8th grade band! (more…)

Hello everyone.  Bravo to the Marching Band for last Thursday’s game performances.  You should be proud of your efforts!  Here are this week’s notes.   (more…)

We’re kind of getting into a routine.   YAY Band!  Again - GREAT job at the car wash yesterday!  See yesterday’s email for exact details for collecting pledges and donations and how/when to turn them in. (more…)

Shawnee Mission West Overland Express Jazz Band performing at our Spring Concert 2025, presented in 4K UltraHD for educational use by our students and band family. (more…)

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

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

Congratulations to both the Symphonic Band and the Wind Ensemble for earning an Excellent (II) rating last Thursday at the State Large Group Music Festival. Way to go OE for the Jazz on the Bridge event - wonderful performance.  Thanks to all those who helped set up and manage the event.  It takes a village. (more…)

“Music Season” rolls on.  We just finished Regional Solo and Ensemble - results were shared in an email yesterday.  This week we have the State Large Group Music Festivals and Jazz on the Bridge.  Read on for more information. (more…)

BandAides was proud to be able to capture video from the SMSD Symphonic Band Concert for 2025. The Symphonic Bands from all Shawnee Mission High Schools were represented, performing the songs they will present at the State large group competition later this month! The Band Videos North:https://youtu.be/q1XOLCKLUEQ East:https://youtu.be/T6n4kSDnxxg Northwest:https://youtu.be/_vubyBDAyQY West:https://youtu.be/-ASXskiFlBw South:https://youtu.be/tf6qofGs-rQ We hope you enjoy the music and subscribe to the YouTube channel and turn on notifications so you can catch the latest productions from the West Pride Band and other Shawnee Mission District bands!

BRAVO to the Marching Band for their best show of the year yesterday!  It really was spectacular in many respects.  There were some small issues that bit us throughout the show, but the growth from the beginning to yesterday was truly amazing.  Here are some highlights. (more…)

Thanks to band parent Melissa Sindt, we have photos from our second home game, featuring our guests from Westridge Middle School 8th grade band! (more…)

Hello everyone.  Bravo to the Marching Band for last Thursday’s game performances.  You should be proud of your efforts!  Here are this week’s notes.   (more…)

We’re kind of getting into a routine.   YAY Band!  Again - GREAT job at the car wash yesterday!  See yesterday’s email for exact details for collecting pledges and donations and how/when to turn them in. (more…)

Shawnee Mission West Overland Express Jazz Band performing at our Spring Concert 2025, presented in 4K UltraHD for educational use by our students and band family. (more…)

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

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

Congratulations to both the Symphonic Band and the Wind Ensemble for earning an Excellent (II) rating last Thursday at the State Large Group Music Festival. Way to go OE for the Jazz on the Bridge event - wonderful performance.  Thanks to all those who helped set up and manage the event.  It takes a village. (more…)

“Music Season” rolls on.  We just finished Regional Solo and Ensemble - results were shared in an email yesterday.  This week we have the State Large Group Music Festivals and Jazz on the Bridge.  Read on for more information. (more…)

BandAides was proud to be able to capture video from the SMSD Symphonic Band Concert for 2025. The Symphonic Bands from all Shawnee Mission High Schools were represented, performing the songs they will present at the State large group competition later this month! The Band Videos North:https://youtu.be/q1XOLCKLUEQ East:https://youtu.be/T6n4kSDnxxg Northwest:https://youtu.be/_vubyBDAyQY West:https://youtu.be/-ASXskiFlBw South:https://youtu.be/tf6qofGs-rQ We hope you enjoy the music and subscribe to the YouTube channel and turn on notifications so you can catch the latest productions from the West Pride Band and other Shawnee Mission District bands!

BRAVO to the Marching Band for their best show of the year yesterday!  It really was spectacular in many respects.  There were some small issues that bit us throughout the show, but the growth from the beginning to yesterday was truly amazing.  Here are some highlights. (more…)

Thanks to band parent Melissa Sindt, we have photos from our second home game, featuring our guests from Westridge Middle School 8th grade band! (more…)

Hello everyone.  Bravo to the Marching Band for last Thursday’s game performances.  You should be proud of your efforts!  Here are this week’s notes.   (more…)

We’re kind of getting into a routine.   YAY Band!  Again - GREAT job at the car wash yesterday!  See yesterday’s email for exact details for collecting pledges and donations and how/when to turn them in. (more…)

Shawnee Mission West Overland Express Jazz Band performing at our Spring Concert 2025, presented in 4K UltraHD for educational use by our students and band family. (more…)

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

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

Congratulations to both the Symphonic Band and the Wind Ensemble for earning an Excellent (II) rating last Thursday at the State Large Group Music Festival. Way to go OE for the Jazz on the Bridge event - wonderful performance.  Thanks to all those who helped set up and manage the event.  It takes a village. (more…)

“Music Season” rolls on.  We just finished Regional Solo and Ensemble - results were shared in an email yesterday.  This week we have the State Large Group Music Festivals and Jazz on the Bridge.  Read on for more information. (more…)

BandAides was proud to be able to capture video from the SMSD Symphonic Band Concert for 2025. The Symphonic Bands from all Shawnee Mission High Schools were represented, performing the songs they will present at the State large group competition later this month! The Band Videos North:https://youtu.be/q1XOLCKLUEQ East:https://youtu.be/T6n4kSDnxxg Northwest:https://youtu.be/_vubyBDAyQY West:https://youtu.be/-ASXskiFlBw South:https://youtu.be/tf6qofGs-rQ We hope you enjoy the music and subscribe to the YouTube channel and turn on notifications so you can catch the latest productions from the West Pride Band and other Shawnee Mission District bands!