Band Aides West - Shawnee Mission West Pride Band. - Part 14

Band Aides West

Decorate notes on a musical staff

July 29, 2023July 29, 2023

Volunteer Signups for Marching Season

Hello West Pride parents, Band camp is right around the corner, our MEGA Car Wash is coming up, and we have home games that will need help - Marching Band works when everyone does a small part! THANK YOU to those of you who have already signed up to bring snacks. (more…)

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Shawnee Mission West Band students pose with the new Band trailer

July 26, 2023July 26, 2023

Band Camp News and our New Trailer!

Hello everyone! The percussion camp is going GREAT! The percussionists are killing it, working hard, and making great progress! A special shout out to Hannah Schnake for her work this summer preparing the pit equipment and rewriting the parts for her section! Thanks for your extra work! (more…)

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Shawnee Mission West Band Camp

July 16, 2023July 16, 2023

2023 Shawnee Mission West Band Camp!

Summer is winding down, and Marching Band Camp is coming up! All marching band students, color guard, and dance team will have Band Camp at the end of the month!

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April 7, 2023April 7, 2023

Band photos for Grad Cards (and more!)

Did you know you can use our Band Photo Archive to order graduation cards (and more)? All at cost (we've never set up a profit price list). Check out the galleries at https://bandaideswest.smugmug.com/2022-2023 to pick photos; choose "Buy this photo" then "Greeting Cards" to see all of the designs!

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March 31, 2023March 31, 2023

West Band and Dr. Thomas Present an original composition for ‘Read Across SMSD’

The SMSD highlights a new reading theme each month in its Read Across SMSD program. Inspired by one of the selected books for April 2023, Dr. Bill Thomas and a group of students from Shawnee Mission West wrote and performed an original song. (more…)

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December 15, 2022December 15, 2022

Thank You to our Hollywood Chaperones!

Our trip to Hollywood for the Christmas Parade was a solid success - in large part to our dedicated Band Parents! We'd like to recognize and appreciate the dedication of the chaperones! (more…)

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Shawnee Mission West Marching Band on stage at the 2022 Winter Band Concert

December 13, 2022December 13, 2022

2022 Winter Band Concert Photos

Tonight was the Winter Band Concert with both Jazz Bands, the Freshman Concert band, and the Marching Band all playing their part! We have a few photos from rehearsals to share with you! (more…)

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Shawnee Mission West Marching Band in the 2022 Hollywood Christmas Parade

December 13, 2022December 13, 2022

Hollywood Christmas Parade Broadcast Schedule

Shawnee Mission West Marching Band was proud to be a part of the Hollywood Christmas Parade! It was recorded live and the broadcast will be on Friday, December 16th at 7:00 PM Central Time. (more…)

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October 24, 2022October 24, 2022

Congratulations to the Band! Superior (1) Rating at Central States Marching Festival!

We are so proud of the Marching Band (including Color Guard and Dance Team) for their performance yesterday! They earned a Superior Rating (I) for their efforts at K-State's Central States Marching Festival! (more…)

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October 15, 2022October 15, 2022

2022 Marching Band Glow Show

Each year we close our marching season with a show in the dark - lit only by the glow sticks and LED's the band has attached to themselves and their instruments! Please enjoy our video of the 2022 Marching Band Glow Show! (more…)

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