Winter Concert Video
Shawnee Mission West Band is proud to present our Jazz Lab Band, Overland Express Jazz Band, Percussion Ensemble, Wind Ensemble, and Symphonic Band in concert from December 14th, 2023!
Winter Band Concert Photos
Our photographer grabbed a few shots before the concert started of the Jazz Lab - please enjoy, share, but do give credit to Will England, Band Parent emeritus and our digital guy! (more…)
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K-State Marching Festival Details, 2023
Shawnee Mission West is proud to compete in the 2023 Central States Marching Festival again this year, held at the Bill Synder Stadium at Kansas State University! Check out our performance schedule and more! (more…)
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2023 Mum Sale to Support the West Bands
The Shawnee Mission West Bands are selling mums by reservation for 2023 - all proceeds will go to help the band with program costs, lessons, instruments and more! You can make your reservation while supplies last! All mums reservations can be prepaid with Venmo: @bandaides-west or paid at pickup. The mums will be available for pickup Saturday, September 30th at the West High School, Antioch parking lot, from 9AM to 2PM! Reserve your mums now on this Google form; then send payment via Venmo.
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Band Aides Meeting and Sign Up Links
Volunteering with the high school band is a rewarding experience that fosters personal growth, builds a sense of community, and supports young musicians in their journey. Join us in creating unforgettable musical moments and shaping future talents! (more…)
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Photos from the First Marching Show
Band parent emeritus, Will England, took photos from our first marching show on Sept. 1st. They are available to download and use free of charge from our Smugmug site! (more…)
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BandAides Back to School!
It's back to school already - and it's time to find out how the band works! Band-Aides, West, Inc. is the parent support organization for the Band and Jazz Departments at Shawnee Mission West High School. We're having our first meeting of the year on Tuesday, August 15th at 7:00 PM in the band room. Band-Aides, West, Inc. is the parent support organization for the Band and Jazz Departments at Shawnee Mission West High School. The organization's purpose is to encourage interest, lend support, and promote activities of the Band and Jazz departments. Volunteers serve as chaperones, equipment handlers, uniform helpers, telephone callers, organizers, helpers for events and fundraising, committee…
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Ice Cream Social and Exhibition Indoors Tonight!
NEWS: The exhibition and ice cream social will take place indoors in the SM West Gymnasium! Stay cool and dry while watching your band students perform what they've learned during band camp! 7:00 PM Performance time; students should return to the school no later than 6:45 PM at the band room to get ready. See you all there!
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Join BandAides for the 2023-34 Year!
The band is more than just your student learning music – it’s an endeavor to make the best performance, the best presentation and the best experience for the students – and that takes help.
Marching Band Camp Monday!
Hello Marching Band! The time has come - we are all in camp starting tomorrow morning at 8:00a in the band room. I am so excited to see everyone. It looks like we will have great weather tomorrow. The high is slated to be less than 80 when we break for lunch! Regardless, please bring water jugs with you, sunscreen and make sure to wear tennis shoes with socks. Hats are also a good precaution. (more…)
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