Band Notes, Sept. 1, 2024
Good Sunday afternoon everyone. Here are some very important notes for the upcoming week. We have our first marching performance - BandAides parents meeting - and our next trip unveiling! (more…)
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Shawnee Mission West Featured on KMBC9!
The Shawnee Mission West Pride Bands, Cheer, Dance and Flag teams were featured this morning on KMBC, News Channel 9 for their 'Banding Together' back to school series! Check out the video and photos from the event! (more…)
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Band Notes Aug 25, 2024
We are SO PROUD of the West Pride Bands! Way to go. I saw so much leadership from so many people today - and I'm not just talking about drum majors and section leaders. It was so fun to see everyone working together, problem solving, and being part of the team. Upperclassmen - way to welcome the freshmen! (more…)
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Photo Set 1 from the MEGA Car Wash
Photographer and band parent emeritus, Will England, came out and shot some photos of the band students washing cars - please enjoy these photos! (more…)
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Band was Rocking at the Car Wash
Over at Lenexa, the Band was Jammin! Flow State, a side gig by several of the band members covered 'Take Warning' by Operation Ivy - give it a watch! (more…)
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Band Notes Aug 18, 2024
Freshman Concert Band students and parents – welcome! The first playing test is coming due for the Marching Band. Are you ready? Have you been practicing?
Band Notes Aug, 11 2024
Here we go with the first installment of our weekly blog posts with news, notes, schedule and details for the Shawnee Mission West Bands! Read on for insights and details of what is to come in the next few weeks. (more…)
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2024 Band Mega Car Wash
On August 24th, 9AM to 4PM, We invite to you come to the Ace Hardware on 87th (and Grant or Lackman) for a FREE car wash by the Shawnee Mission West Band, Dance and Flag Teams! All students are fundraising for band equipment, trips and more - and yes, tips are encouraged, but not required. (more…)
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Band Aides West Parent and Supporter First Meeting for 24/25 Year
It was great to see so many of you last night at the marching band exhibition! We have our first Band Aides meeting of the year coming up on Tuesday, August 6th at 7pm in the band room. Please join us to learn more about the all things marching season and ways parents can be involved to support our students and band directors. Hope to see you Tuesday! Christy Kleinsorge (BAW President, president@bandaides.org)
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Band Camp 2024 Kicks Off!
Band Camp 2024 has started - on the hottest week of the summer! The Band is HOT! Click in for photos and video clips! (more…)
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