Homecoming Parade

The Band will march from West to Thompson Park just outside of Downtown OP. Busses will return the students from OP Elementary to West.   All Marching Band members are expected to participate with the band, as teams tend to stand on a float.  While other teams are important, the band relies on formations and having everyone present to provide the support that is needed to “hype” the groups in a pep rally. Parents – you are invited to attend the parade.  You can join us along the route with hundreds of other parents between West and old downtown OP.   Bring […]

Marching Band – Homecoming Game, Sept 22

Come out and support the Vikings and watch the Shawnee Mission Pride Marching Band, Color Guard and Dance Team perform after the game - the Homecoming King and Queen will be presented at Halftime!

SMSD Marching Festival

Shawnee Mission South Stadium 5800 W 107th St., Overland Park, KS, United States

All SMSD Marching Bands will be performing at South Stadium.  5PM call time, 7PM Show.

Band Aides West Meeting

Shawnee Mission West High School 8800 W 85th St., Overland Park, KS, United States

Band parents and supporters, please join us!

K-State Marching Festival

Bill Snyder Memorial Stadium, Kansas State University 1800 College Avenue, Manhattan, KS, United States

The premiere marching festival in Kansas, Shawnee Mission West will be performing in Bill Snyder Stadium!  Please join us as a spectator or parent volunteer.

Concert Band and Jazz Band Concert

Shawnee Mission West High School 8800 W 85th St., Overland Park, KS, United States

Please join us for the first concert performance of the year featuring out Concert Band and the SM West Jazz Bands!

Marching Band – Senior Night and Flashlight Show! Oct 20th

Shawnee Mission South Stadium 5800 W 107th St., Overland Park, KS, United States

Come out and support the Vikings and watch the Shawnee Mission Pride Marching Band, Color Guard and Dance Team perform after the game - and our Band Seniors will be honored at Halftime!  Following the game we will perform our marching routine with glow sticks and flashlights!

Festival of Champions Marching Contest (Warrensburg, MO)

Warrensburg Festival of Champions Marching Competition Audrey J. Walton Stadium 500 S Washington Ave, Warrensburg, MO 64093 https://maps.app.goo.gl/1o6TkjhHRwj9kdzp9 Indoor Performances are listed at "Student Rec Center", specific building directions will be provided by FOC staff on arrival. Tickets are available for $20 at the gate, or less online before you go! https://ucmboxoffice.universitytickets.com/w/event.aspx?id=1521&p=1 2023 Warrensburg FOC Schedule  (PDF) Saturday, October 28, 2023 7:00a Meet/load SM West 7:45 Depart West 9:00 Drumline warm-up 9:45 Move to performance location 10:00 Drumline performance – (all others come watch) - Indoors 10:45 Begin warm-up (Full Band) 11:30 Move to performance stadium 11:45 Marching Band performance […]

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BandAides Planning Meeting

Shawnee Mission West High School 8800 W 85th St., Overland Park, KS, United States

We are preparing for the upcoming Pancake Breakfast concert on Saturday, February 17.  We will also probably talk about the concerts and festivals for the semester, along with the year-end banquet.  Please consider joining us so that you can find a way to plug into this incredible group of dedicated parents as they support your students.  ALL parents are supporters, we know that, but we do need a few parents who will take on small leadership roles (individually or jointly) to spearhead our efforts to encourage and provide for our students.

Dine to Donate at Panera Bread, Feb 6 2024

Our next Dine-to-Donate is coming up on Feb. 6th, at the Panera location near the school, 75th & Antioch. You can also order online for pickup. This will earn the band 20% of all sales from 8 am - 8 pm. Be sure to show the attached flyer or mention the Fundraiser! Thanks again for supporting the West Band and your students!