Band Notes, Oct 27 2022
BRAVO to the Marching Band for last weekend’s performance! It was a great day of watching some other bands, hanging out with friends, and putting on a great performance!
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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Band Notes, Oct 17
How much fun was the concert on Thursday night and then the Glow Show on Friday? Way to go everyone. All of our bands had a performance this past week and everyone represented themselves with pride and greatness. You should all feel very proud of your accomplishments! (more…)
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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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Thank you, Seniors! Class of 2023 Photos
Thank you to the Seniors in our Marching Band, Colorguard, and Flag Team! Our seniors were recognized at our last home game on October 14th, 2022 and we have photos for your use and enjoyment! (more…)
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Band Notes, Oct 9th – congratulations and a busy week!
WOW! Awesome job yesterday! We are so proud of your work and accomplishments. In case you hadn't heard, the Band placed third in our division, the drumline was second in their division (indoors) and the Colorguard was first in their division (indoors)! Thank you all for everything you have invested into making yourselves and your band better. Hard work always pays off. (more…)
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Congratulations to the Band, Drumline and Dance Teams!
Congratulations to the Band, Dance Team and Drum Line at the Lees Summit North Marching Festival! In 3rd Place - the Shawnee Mission West Marching Band performing 'Phobia'! In 2nd Place - the Shawnee Mission West Drum Line performance! And in First Place - the Shawnee Mission West Dance and Flag team performance! Outstanding work to all of our Band Students - and thank you to all the Band parents that helped make this a success!
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Band Notes, October 2, 2022
I’m so excited that we got the entire show on the field this past Friday (video link) with all of the backdrops and drills. Thank you for all the hard work and extra time for sectionals, coming to build props, measure and get measured for uniforms, etc. You are all wonderful! Now we continue cleaning and ADDING more visuals. OK, here comes another crazy week in October! Hang on and please read carefully. Monday (10/3) Monday (tomorrow) – SMSD Marching Festival SM South Stadium. Call time has been moved up to 4:45. We had some issues with pants when students took them off on Friday night – many came unsnapped…
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Band Notes, Sept 25th – Homecoming Week
Thanks to all the parents and students who helped get our new uniforms prepped and ready to fit the students. They will look great this coming Friday! There are a lot of things coming up so let’s get straight into it. This is Homecoming week and we want to look and sound our best! (more…)
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Band Notes 9-18-22
Bravo Marching Band! Great first outing on Friday night! Mr. Hupe & I were very proud of your accomplishments for pre-game and half-time as well as in the stands. Thanks to ALL the parents who helped make Friday night a success – with the truck, chaperones, tailgate, pictures/video, and others I’m not even aware of. Your presence and involvement is incredibly encouraging! Tomorrow morning we watch the video to learn from our performance and then begin to add on drill for movement three! (more…)
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