Kansas Bandmasters Honor Band

Shawnee Mission West Pride Band is proud of these four Freshman. This summer, they were selected to participate in the Kansas Bandmasters Honor Band this past July. Students from all over Kansas applied and only 90 were selected for this one day event conducted by national renowned conductor and teacher Erin Cole from Cobb County Georgia. L-R Quinlan Hall – Trombone Will Calhoun – Trumpet Kamryn Yates – Alto Sax Maddie Crowder – Clarinet
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Enroll in SMWest Area 5th/6th Grade Band

Welcome back to school! Like what you see our High School band doing with marching on the football field, championship competitions and brilliant concerts during the year? Well, it's easy to get started on that by enrolling in 5th or 6th grade band with Mr. Hupe! To enroll in 5th or 6th grade band simply fill out this online form! It's available to all students attending Apache, Comanche, McAuliffe, Overland Park, Pawnee, Rising Star, and Sunflower elementary schools! Again, to get started just fill out this simple form on Google Docs! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/17no0aRvb3JTkAu5Barj6kPMeBi6fvxorWhDaXNviK28/edit?uiv=1
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2019 / 2020 SM West Band Schedule

Mr. Thomas has completed the schedule for the year; starting out with Band Camp right now through Graduation in May of 2020! Download your copy now; be aware, some things may change throughout the year. Keep an eye on your email, our Facebook page and this website for updates. And talk to your Band kid - they know the most about what's going on! 2019-20 SM West Band CalendarDownload
Read More
Preparing for Graduation

SM West Band at Graduation Tonight!

Call time is 6:15 at South Stadium to get set up and ready.  We will begin playing shortly after 6:30.  Dress nicely, similar to the Spring Concert.  However, please note it is typically cool when the sun goes down.  You will want long sleeves.  Ladies, you will want something on your legs or a long dress or skirt.  You will also not want to wear heels, maybe wedges, or you will sink into the turf.
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SM West State Solo / Ensemble Results, 2019

From Mr. Thomas - Bravo to everyone. It did my heart well to listen to each solo and group and hear the improvement that has been made. Excellent work! I am proud of each of you and you should be as well. State Ratings, in order of appearance: II - Aiden Parkhurst – Snare Drum Solo II - Grace Loya – Oboe Solo II – Victoria Major – Flute Solo I – Corbin Wise – Clarinet Solo I – Brass Quintet – Nicholas Bern-Hoyt, Nathan Nguyen, Josh Knecht, Luke Demint, Paydn Bettendorf I – Victoria Major – Piccolo Solo I – Tess Coltvet – Clarinet Solo I – Alister Berns-Hoyt…
Read More

Kansas Bandmasters Honor Band

Shawnee Mission West Pride Band is proud of these four Freshman. This summer, they were selected to participate in the Kansas Bandmasters Honor Band this past July. Students from all over Kansas applied and only 90 were selected for this one day event conducted by national renowned conductor and teacher Erin Cole from Cobb County Georgia. L-R Quinlan Hall – Trombone Will Calhoun – Trumpet Kamryn Yates – Alto Sax Maddie Crowder – Clarinet
Read More

Enroll in SMWest Area 5th/6th Grade Band

Welcome back to school! Like what you see our High School band doing with marching on the football field, championship competitions and brilliant concerts during the year? Well, it's easy to get started on that by enrolling in 5th or 6th grade band with Mr. Hupe! To enroll in 5th or 6th grade band simply fill out this online form! It's available to all students attending Apache, Comanche, McAuliffe, Overland Park, Pawnee, Rising Star, and Sunflower elementary schools! Again, to get started just fill out this simple form on Google Docs! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/17no0aRvb3JTkAu5Barj6kPMeBi6fvxorWhDaXNviK28/edit?uiv=1
Read More

2019 / 2020 SM West Band Schedule

Mr. Thomas has completed the schedule for the year; starting out with Band Camp right now through Graduation in May of 2020! Download your copy now; be aware, some things may change throughout the year. Keep an eye on your email, our Facebook page and this website for updates. And talk to your Band kid - they know the most about what's going on! 2019-20 SM West Band CalendarDownload
Read More
Preparing for Graduation

SM West Band at Graduation Tonight!

Call time is 6:15 at South Stadium to get set up and ready.  We will begin playing shortly after 6:30.  Dress nicely, similar to the Spring Concert.  However, please note it is typically cool when the sun goes down.  You will want long sleeves.  Ladies, you will want something on your legs or a long dress or skirt.  You will also not want to wear heels, maybe wedges, or you will sink into the turf.
Read More

SM West State Solo / Ensemble Results, 2019

From Mr. Thomas - Bravo to everyone. It did my heart well to listen to each solo and group and hear the improvement that has been made. Excellent work! I am proud of each of you and you should be as well. State Ratings, in order of appearance: II - Aiden Parkhurst – Snare Drum Solo II - Grace Loya – Oboe Solo II – Victoria Major – Flute Solo I – Corbin Wise – Clarinet Solo I – Brass Quintet – Nicholas Bern-Hoyt, Nathan Nguyen, Josh Knecht, Luke Demint, Paydn Bettendorf I – Victoria Major – Piccolo Solo I – Tess Coltvet – Clarinet Solo I – Alister Berns-Hoyt…
Read More

Kansas Bandmasters Honor Band

Shawnee Mission West Pride Band is proud of these four Freshman. This summer, they were selected to participate in the Kansas Bandmasters Honor Band this past July. Students from all over Kansas applied and only 90 were selected for this one day event conducted by national renowned conductor and teacher Erin Cole from Cobb County Georgia. L-R Quinlan Hall – Trombone Will Calhoun – Trumpet Kamryn Yates – Alto Sax Maddie Crowder – Clarinet
Read More

Enroll in SMWest Area 5th/6th Grade Band

Welcome back to school! Like what you see our High School band doing with marching on the football field, championship competitions and brilliant concerts during the year? Well, it's easy to get started on that by enrolling in 5th or 6th grade band with Mr. Hupe! To enroll in 5th or 6th grade band simply fill out this online form! It's available to all students attending Apache, Comanche, McAuliffe, Overland Park, Pawnee, Rising Star, and Sunflower elementary schools! Again, to get started just fill out this simple form on Google Docs! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/17no0aRvb3JTkAu5Barj6kPMeBi6fvxorWhDaXNviK28/edit?uiv=1
Read More

2019 / 2020 SM West Band Schedule

Mr. Thomas has completed the schedule for the year; starting out with Band Camp right now through Graduation in May of 2020! Download your copy now; be aware, some things may change throughout the year. Keep an eye on your email, our Facebook page and this website for updates. And talk to your Band kid - they know the most about what's going on! 2019-20 SM West Band CalendarDownload
Read More
Preparing for Graduation

SM West Band at Graduation Tonight!

Call time is 6:15 at South Stadium to get set up and ready.  We will begin playing shortly after 6:30.  Dress nicely, similar to the Spring Concert.  However, please note it is typically cool when the sun goes down.  You will want long sleeves.  Ladies, you will want something on your legs or a long dress or skirt.  You will also not want to wear heels, maybe wedges, or you will sink into the turf.
Read More

SM West State Solo / Ensemble Results, 2019

From Mr. Thomas - Bravo to everyone. It did my heart well to listen to each solo and group and hear the improvement that has been made. Excellent work! I am proud of each of you and you should be as well. State Ratings, in order of appearance: II - Aiden Parkhurst – Snare Drum Solo II - Grace Loya – Oboe Solo II – Victoria Major – Flute Solo I – Corbin Wise – Clarinet Solo I – Brass Quintet – Nicholas Bern-Hoyt, Nathan Nguyen, Josh Knecht, Luke Demint, Paydn Bettendorf I – Victoria Major – Piccolo Solo I – Tess Coltvet – Clarinet Solo I – Alister Berns-Hoyt…
Read More

Kansas Bandmasters Honor Band

Shawnee Mission West Pride Band is proud of these four Freshman. This summer, they were selected to participate in the Kansas Bandmasters Honor Band this past July. Students from all over Kansas applied and only 90 were selected for this one day event conducted by national renowned conductor and teacher Erin Cole from Cobb County Georgia. L-R Quinlan Hall – Trombone Will Calhoun – Trumpet Kamryn Yates – Alto Sax Maddie Crowder – Clarinet
Read More

Enroll in SMWest Area 5th/6th Grade Band

Welcome back to school! Like what you see our High School band doing with marching on the football field, championship competitions and brilliant concerts during the year? Well, it's easy to get started on that by enrolling in 5th or 6th grade band with Mr. Hupe! To enroll in 5th or 6th grade band simply fill out this online form! It's available to all students attending Apache, Comanche, McAuliffe, Overland Park, Pawnee, Rising Star, and Sunflower elementary schools! Again, to get started just fill out this simple form on Google Docs! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/17no0aRvb3JTkAu5Barj6kPMeBi6fvxorWhDaXNviK28/edit?uiv=1
Read More

2019 / 2020 SM West Band Schedule

Mr. Thomas has completed the schedule for the year; starting out with Band Camp right now through Graduation in May of 2020! Download your copy now; be aware, some things may change throughout the year. Keep an eye on your email, our Facebook page and this website for updates. And talk to your Band kid - they know the most about what's going on! 2019-20 SM West Band CalendarDownload
Read More
Preparing for Graduation

SM West Band at Graduation Tonight!

Call time is 6:15 at South Stadium to get set up and ready.  We will begin playing shortly after 6:30.  Dress nicely, similar to the Spring Concert.  However, please note it is typically cool when the sun goes down.  You will want long sleeves.  Ladies, you will want something on your legs or a long dress or skirt.  You will also not want to wear heels, maybe wedges, or you will sink into the turf.
Read More

SM West State Solo / Ensemble Results, 2019

From Mr. Thomas - Bravo to everyone. It did my heart well to listen to each solo and group and hear the improvement that has been made. Excellent work! I am proud of each of you and you should be as well. State Ratings, in order of appearance: II - Aiden Parkhurst – Snare Drum Solo II - Grace Loya – Oboe Solo II – Victoria Major – Flute Solo I – Corbin Wise – Clarinet Solo I – Brass Quintet – Nicholas Bern-Hoyt, Nathan Nguyen, Josh Knecht, Luke Demint, Paydn Bettendorf I – Victoria Major – Piccolo Solo I – Tess Coltvet – Clarinet Solo I – Alister Berns-Hoyt…
Read More

Kansas Bandmasters Honor Band

Shawnee Mission West Pride Band is proud of these four Freshman. This summer, they were selected to participate in the Kansas Bandmasters Honor Band this past July. Students from all over Kansas applied and only 90 were selected for this one day event conducted by national renowned conductor and teacher Erin Cole from Cobb County Georgia. L-R Quinlan Hall – Trombone Will Calhoun – Trumpet Kamryn Yates – Alto Sax Maddie Crowder – Clarinet
Read More

Enroll in SMWest Area 5th/6th Grade Band

Welcome back to school! Like what you see our High School band doing with marching on the football field, championship competitions and brilliant concerts during the year? Well, it's easy to get started on that by enrolling in 5th or 6th grade band with Mr. Hupe! To enroll in 5th or 6th grade band simply fill out this online form! It's available to all students attending Apache, Comanche, McAuliffe, Overland Park, Pawnee, Rising Star, and Sunflower elementary schools! Again, to get started just fill out this simple form on Google Docs! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/17no0aRvb3JTkAu5Barj6kPMeBi6fvxorWhDaXNviK28/edit?uiv=1
Read More

2019 / 2020 SM West Band Schedule

Mr. Thomas has completed the schedule for the year; starting out with Band Camp right now through Graduation in May of 2020! Download your copy now; be aware, some things may change throughout the year. Keep an eye on your email, our Facebook page and this website for updates. And talk to your Band kid - they know the most about what's going on! 2019-20 SM West Band CalendarDownload
Read More
Preparing for Graduation

SM West Band at Graduation Tonight!

Call time is 6:15 at South Stadium to get set up and ready.  We will begin playing shortly after 6:30.  Dress nicely, similar to the Spring Concert.  However, please note it is typically cool when the sun goes down.  You will want long sleeves.  Ladies, you will want something on your legs or a long dress or skirt.  You will also not want to wear heels, maybe wedges, or you will sink into the turf.
Read More

SM West State Solo / Ensemble Results, 2019

From Mr. Thomas - Bravo to everyone. It did my heart well to listen to each solo and group and hear the improvement that has been made. Excellent work! I am proud of each of you and you should be as well. State Ratings, in order of appearance: II - Aiden Parkhurst – Snare Drum Solo II - Grace Loya – Oboe Solo II – Victoria Major – Flute Solo I – Corbin Wise – Clarinet Solo I – Brass Quintet – Nicholas Bern-Hoyt, Nathan Nguyen, Josh Knecht, Luke Demint, Paydn Bettendorf I – Victoria Major – Piccolo Solo I – Tess Coltvet – Clarinet Solo I – Alister Berns-Hoyt…
Read More

Kansas Bandmasters Honor Band

Shawnee Mission West Pride Band is proud of these four Freshman. This summer, they were selected to participate in the Kansas Bandmasters Honor Band this past July. Students from all over Kansas applied and only 90 were selected for this one day event conducted by national renowned conductor and teacher Erin Cole from Cobb County Georgia. L-R Quinlan Hall – Trombone Will Calhoun – Trumpet Kamryn Yates – Alto Sax Maddie Crowder – Clarinet
Read More

Enroll in SMWest Area 5th/6th Grade Band

Welcome back to school! Like what you see our High School band doing with marching on the football field, championship competitions and brilliant concerts during the year? Well, it's easy to get started on that by enrolling in 5th or 6th grade band with Mr. Hupe! To enroll in 5th or 6th grade band simply fill out this online form! It's available to all students attending Apache, Comanche, McAuliffe, Overland Park, Pawnee, Rising Star, and Sunflower elementary schools! Again, to get started just fill out this simple form on Google Docs! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/17no0aRvb3JTkAu5Barj6kPMeBi6fvxorWhDaXNviK28/edit?uiv=1
Read More

2019 / 2020 SM West Band Schedule

Mr. Thomas has completed the schedule for the year; starting out with Band Camp right now through Graduation in May of 2020! Download your copy now; be aware, some things may change throughout the year. Keep an eye on your email, our Facebook page and this website for updates. And talk to your Band kid - they know the most about what's going on! 2019-20 SM West Band CalendarDownload
Read More
Preparing for Graduation

SM West Band at Graduation Tonight!

Call time is 6:15 at South Stadium to get set up and ready.  We will begin playing shortly after 6:30.  Dress nicely, similar to the Spring Concert.  However, please note it is typically cool when the sun goes down.  You will want long sleeves.  Ladies, you will want something on your legs or a long dress or skirt.  You will also not want to wear heels, maybe wedges, or you will sink into the turf.
Read More

SM West State Solo / Ensemble Results, 2019

From Mr. Thomas - Bravo to everyone. It did my heart well to listen to each solo and group and hear the improvement that has been made. Excellent work! I am proud of each of you and you should be as well. State Ratings, in order of appearance: II - Aiden Parkhurst – Snare Drum Solo II - Grace Loya – Oboe Solo II – Victoria Major – Flute Solo I – Corbin Wise – Clarinet Solo I – Brass Quintet – Nicholas Bern-Hoyt, Nathan Nguyen, Josh Knecht, Luke Demint, Paydn Bettendorf I – Victoria Major – Piccolo Solo I – Tess Coltvet – Clarinet Solo I – Alister Berns-Hoyt…
Read More

Kansas Bandmasters Honor Band

Shawnee Mission West Pride Band is proud of these four Freshman. This summer, they were selected to participate in the Kansas Bandmasters Honor Band this past July. Students from all over Kansas applied and only 90 were selected for this one day event conducted by national renowned conductor and teacher Erin Cole from Cobb County Georgia. L-R Quinlan Hall – Trombone Will Calhoun – Trumpet Kamryn Yates – Alto Sax Maddie Crowder – Clarinet
Read More

Enroll in SMWest Area 5th/6th Grade Band

Welcome back to school! Like what you see our High School band doing with marching on the football field, championship competitions and brilliant concerts during the year? Well, it's easy to get started on that by enrolling in 5th or 6th grade band with Mr. Hupe! To enroll in 5th or 6th grade band simply fill out this online form! It's available to all students attending Apache, Comanche, McAuliffe, Overland Park, Pawnee, Rising Star, and Sunflower elementary schools! Again, to get started just fill out this simple form on Google Docs! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/17no0aRvb3JTkAu5Barj6kPMeBi6fvxorWhDaXNviK28/edit?uiv=1
Read More

2019 / 2020 SM West Band Schedule

Mr. Thomas has completed the schedule for the year; starting out with Band Camp right now through Graduation in May of 2020! Download your copy now; be aware, some things may change throughout the year. Keep an eye on your email, our Facebook page and this website for updates. And talk to your Band kid - they know the most about what's going on! 2019-20 SM West Band CalendarDownload
Read More
Preparing for Graduation

SM West Band at Graduation Tonight!

Call time is 6:15 at South Stadium to get set up and ready.  We will begin playing shortly after 6:30.  Dress nicely, similar to the Spring Concert.  However, please note it is typically cool when the sun goes down.  You will want long sleeves.  Ladies, you will want something on your legs or a long dress or skirt.  You will also not want to wear heels, maybe wedges, or you will sink into the turf.
Read More

SM West State Solo / Ensemble Results, 2019

From Mr. Thomas - Bravo to everyone. It did my heart well to listen to each solo and group and hear the improvement that has been made. Excellent work! I am proud of each of you and you should be as well. State Ratings, in order of appearance: II - Aiden Parkhurst – Snare Drum Solo II - Grace Loya – Oboe Solo II – Victoria Major – Flute Solo I – Corbin Wise – Clarinet Solo I – Brass Quintet – Nicholas Bern-Hoyt, Nathan Nguyen, Josh Knecht, Luke Demint, Paydn Bettendorf I – Victoria Major – Piccolo Solo I – Tess Coltvet – Clarinet Solo I – Alister Berns-Hoyt…
Read More

Kansas Bandmasters Honor Band

Shawnee Mission West Pride Band is proud of these four Freshman. This summer, they were selected to participate in the Kansas Bandmasters Honor Band this past July. Students from all over Kansas applied and only 90 were selected for this one day event conducted by national renowned conductor and teacher Erin Cole from Cobb County Georgia. L-R Quinlan Hall – Trombone Will Calhoun – Trumpet Kamryn Yates – Alto Sax Maddie Crowder – Clarinet
Read More

Enroll in SMWest Area 5th/6th Grade Band

Welcome back to school! Like what you see our High School band doing with marching on the football field, championship competitions and brilliant concerts during the year? Well, it's easy to get started on that by enrolling in 5th or 6th grade band with Mr. Hupe! To enroll in 5th or 6th grade band simply fill out this online form! It's available to all students attending Apache, Comanche, McAuliffe, Overland Park, Pawnee, Rising Star, and Sunflower elementary schools! Again, to get started just fill out this simple form on Google Docs! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/17no0aRvb3JTkAu5Barj6kPMeBi6fvxorWhDaXNviK28/edit?uiv=1
Read More

2019 / 2020 SM West Band Schedule

Mr. Thomas has completed the schedule for the year; starting out with Band Camp right now through Graduation in May of 2020! Download your copy now; be aware, some things may change throughout the year. Keep an eye on your email, our Facebook page and this website for updates. And talk to your Band kid - they know the most about what's going on! 2019-20 SM West Band CalendarDownload
Read More
Preparing for Graduation

SM West Band at Graduation Tonight!

Call time is 6:15 at South Stadium to get set up and ready.  We will begin playing shortly after 6:30.  Dress nicely, similar to the Spring Concert.  However, please note it is typically cool when the sun goes down.  You will want long sleeves.  Ladies, you will want something on your legs or a long dress or skirt.  You will also not want to wear heels, maybe wedges, or you will sink into the turf.
Read More

SM West State Solo / Ensemble Results, 2019

From Mr. Thomas - Bravo to everyone. It did my heart well to listen to each solo and group and hear the improvement that has been made. Excellent work! I am proud of each of you and you should be as well. State Ratings, in order of appearance: II - Aiden Parkhurst – Snare Drum Solo II - Grace Loya – Oboe Solo II – Victoria Major – Flute Solo I – Corbin Wise – Clarinet Solo I – Brass Quintet – Nicholas Bern-Hoyt, Nathan Nguyen, Josh Knecht, Luke Demint, Paydn Bettendorf I – Victoria Major – Piccolo Solo I – Tess Coltvet – Clarinet Solo I – Alister Berns-Hoyt…
Read More

Kansas Bandmasters Honor Band

Shawnee Mission West Pride Band is proud of these four Freshman. This summer, they were selected to participate in the Kansas Bandmasters Honor Band this past July. Students from all over Kansas applied and only 90 were selected for this one day event conducted by national renowned conductor and teacher Erin Cole from Cobb County Georgia. L-R Quinlan Hall – Trombone Will Calhoun – Trumpet Kamryn Yates – Alto Sax Maddie Crowder – Clarinet
Read More

Enroll in SMWest Area 5th/6th Grade Band

Welcome back to school! Like what you see our High School band doing with marching on the football field, championship competitions and brilliant concerts during the year? Well, it's easy to get started on that by enrolling in 5th or 6th grade band with Mr. Hupe! To enroll in 5th or 6th grade band simply fill out this online form! It's available to all students attending Apache, Comanche, McAuliffe, Overland Park, Pawnee, Rising Star, and Sunflower elementary schools! Again, to get started just fill out this simple form on Google Docs! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/17no0aRvb3JTkAu5Barj6kPMeBi6fvxorWhDaXNviK28/edit?uiv=1
Read More

2019 / 2020 SM West Band Schedule

Mr. Thomas has completed the schedule for the year; starting out with Band Camp right now through Graduation in May of 2020! Download your copy now; be aware, some things may change throughout the year. Keep an eye on your email, our Facebook page and this website for updates. And talk to your Band kid - they know the most about what's going on! 2019-20 SM West Band CalendarDownload
Read More
Preparing for Graduation

SM West Band at Graduation Tonight!

Call time is 6:15 at South Stadium to get set up and ready.  We will begin playing shortly after 6:30.  Dress nicely, similar to the Spring Concert.  However, please note it is typically cool when the sun goes down.  You will want long sleeves.  Ladies, you will want something on your legs or a long dress or skirt.  You will also not want to wear heels, maybe wedges, or you will sink into the turf.
Read More

SM West State Solo / Ensemble Results, 2019

From Mr. Thomas - Bravo to everyone. It did my heart well to listen to each solo and group and hear the improvement that has been made. Excellent work! I am proud of each of you and you should be as well. State Ratings, in order of appearance: II - Aiden Parkhurst – Snare Drum Solo II - Grace Loya – Oboe Solo II – Victoria Major – Flute Solo I – Corbin Wise – Clarinet Solo I – Brass Quintet – Nicholas Bern-Hoyt, Nathan Nguyen, Josh Knecht, Luke Demint, Paydn Bettendorf I – Victoria Major – Piccolo Solo I – Tess Coltvet – Clarinet Solo I – Alister Berns-Hoyt…
Read More

Kansas Bandmasters Honor Band

Shawnee Mission West Pride Band is proud of these four Freshman. This summer, they were selected to participate in the Kansas Bandmasters Honor Band this past July. Students from all over Kansas applied and only 90 were selected for this one day event conducted by national renowned conductor and teacher Erin Cole from Cobb County Georgia. L-R Quinlan Hall – Trombone Will Calhoun – Trumpet Kamryn Yates – Alto Sax Maddie Crowder – Clarinet
Read More

Enroll in SMWest Area 5th/6th Grade Band

Welcome back to school! Like what you see our High School band doing with marching on the football field, championship competitions and brilliant concerts during the year? Well, it's easy to get started on that by enrolling in 5th or 6th grade band with Mr. Hupe! To enroll in 5th or 6th grade band simply fill out this online form! It's available to all students attending Apache, Comanche, McAuliffe, Overland Park, Pawnee, Rising Star, and Sunflower elementary schools! Again, to get started just fill out this simple form on Google Docs! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/17no0aRvb3JTkAu5Barj6kPMeBi6fvxorWhDaXNviK28/edit?uiv=1
Read More

2019 / 2020 SM West Band Schedule

Mr. Thomas has completed the schedule for the year; starting out with Band Camp right now through Graduation in May of 2020! Download your copy now; be aware, some things may change throughout the year. Keep an eye on your email, our Facebook page and this website for updates. And talk to your Band kid - they know the most about what's going on! 2019-20 SM West Band CalendarDownload
Read More
Preparing for Graduation

SM West Band at Graduation Tonight!

Call time is 6:15 at South Stadium to get set up and ready.  We will begin playing shortly after 6:30.  Dress nicely, similar to the Spring Concert.  However, please note it is typically cool when the sun goes down.  You will want long sleeves.  Ladies, you will want something on your legs or a long dress or skirt.  You will also not want to wear heels, maybe wedges, or you will sink into the turf.
Read More

SM West State Solo / Ensemble Results, 2019

From Mr. Thomas - Bravo to everyone. It did my heart well to listen to each solo and group and hear the improvement that has been made. Excellent work! I am proud of each of you and you should be as well. State Ratings, in order of appearance: II - Aiden Parkhurst – Snare Drum Solo II - Grace Loya – Oboe Solo II – Victoria Major – Flute Solo I – Corbin Wise – Clarinet Solo I – Brass Quintet – Nicholas Bern-Hoyt, Nathan Nguyen, Josh Knecht, Luke Demint, Paydn Bettendorf I – Victoria Major – Piccolo Solo I – Tess Coltvet – Clarinet Solo I – Alister Berns-Hoyt…
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