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!
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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