Band Notes 9-14-25
Hello everyone. Bravo to the Marching Band for last Thursday’s game performances. You should be proud of your efforts! Here are this week’s notes. (more…)
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Band Notes 9-7-25
Hello everyone. We have a busy week, and there are a LOT of things here to take notice of so please read carefully. (more…)
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Band Notes 8-31-25
We look forward to seeing everyone on Tuesday. Short week, but several important notes. (more…)
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Band Notes 8-24-25
We’re kind of getting into a routine. YAY Band! Again - GREAT job at the car wash yesterday! See yesterday’s email for exact details for collecting pledges and donations and how/when to turn them in. (more…)
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MEGA Car Wash Photos
The weather was perfect for a great turnout for the car wash! Thanks to everyone who came out and supported the band! Check out some photos we captured during the event below. (more…)
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Band Notes 8-16-25
Hello band families. We made it through the first week together. I love being back with the students and making music again. Welcome back! Lots to cover this week - read on for the details! (more…)
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MEGA Car Wash: Sat Aug 23rd
Who needs a spa day when you can get a MEGA FREE Car Wash instead? Come hang out with us at two Westlake locations – 87th and Grant, and 87th and Lackman – and get your ride sparkling clean while supporting our band students' trip to London! (more…)
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Welcome back! Band Notes, Aug 10th, 2025
Good Sunday Afternoon! Here we go… back to school! I will provide weekly updates through Marching Season because there are so many moving parts that affect so many people. After Marching Season comes to a close in late October, I will pull back to twice a month. The goals is to provide all the information parents and students would need for a successful and stress-free band experience. For new parents to our program, most middle and high school music groups will have one performance (maybe two if they are busy) per nine weeks. Our band is highly involved in school activities, and our booster club, Band~Aides West is busy fundraising…
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SM West Presents the Wind Ensemble at our 2025 Spring Concert
Shawnee Mission West Wind Ensemble performing at our Spring Concert 2025, presented in 4K UltraHD for educational use by our students and band family. (more…)
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SM West Symphonic Band performing at our Spring Concert 2025
Shawnee Mission West Symphonic Band performing at our Spring Concert 2025, presented in 4K UltraHD for educational use by our students and band family. (more…)
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