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Meyer Music purchases website for Marching Bands
Meyer Music here in Overland Park owns the website: http://www.midwestmarching.com This website is
an excellent resource for scores and awards at regional and national competition during our season. We
hope this will be helpful to our students and parents.
an excellent resource for scores and awards at regional and national competition during our season. We
hope this will be helpful to our students and parents.
Congratulations to Troy Armstrong,
BVW alumnus who is currently
studying composition at the USC
Thornton School of Music. His work
will be performed at the 2010
KMEA Convention in Wichita,
Kansas on Feb.25 by the Blue
Valley West Symphonic Band at
2:45 p.m. in the Cntury II. LISTEN
BVW alumnus who is currently
studying composition at the USC
Thornton School of Music. His work
will be performed at the 2010
KMEA Convention in Wichita,
Kansas on Feb.25 by the Blue
Valley West Symphonic Band at
2:45 p.m. in the Cntury II. LISTEN
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| February 4, 2010 - Last Update |
| Student Account Balances |
The Blue Valley West Band Parent Association has developed a system to communicate student fund
raising account balances known as Student Ledgers. You can keep up with your Student Ledger
Balance by going to www.charmsmusic.com or simply fill out a payment form and place your payment
in the black lock box in the band office.
raising account balances known as Student Ledgers. You can keep up with your Student Ledger
Balance by going to www.charmsmusic.com or simply fill out a payment form and place your payment
in the black lock box in the band office.
| BAND PHOTOS |
| Photos taken on our picture day are now available. Orders can only be made online. The password is "jaguars" See the pictures @ the following site: photomemkc.epglab.com |
| BVW to premiere new Troy Armstrong piece at KMEA |
| Brass Players Getting Braces? |
| BVWest Drill Team launches new website. Drill team officers are Jenny Morris and Courtney Wiley (Co- Captains), Samantha Reyes and Lexi Yamron (assistants). http://www.bluevalleyk12.org/educati on/club/club.php?sectionid=952 |
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Check with your Doctor. This new method for braces might be a better alternative for your brass playing.
Traditional braces often cause performance problems for high brass players. Check this website to see if
this option could work for you. http://www.invisalign.com/generalapp/us/en/what/index.jsp
Traditional braces often cause performance problems for high brass players. Check this website to see if
this option could work for you. http://www.invisalign.com/generalapp/us/en/what/index.jsp
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| Congratulations 2009 KMEA All-District Band Members |
| Full Schedule including Fall Now Posted on CALENDAR PAGE |
| Beth Levine, Oboe John Kelly, Alto Saxophone Tyler Dill, Trumpet* Josh Steddom, Trumpet alternate Zach Boal, Jazz Alto Saxophone John Kelly, Jazz Alternate Baritone Saxophone Kelsey Gallagher, Jazz Alternate Baritone Saxophone |
| Drill Team and Winterguard News |
| Congratulations ALL-STATE BAND & ORCHESTRA |
| BLUE BAND Matt Primovic, 1st Chair Tenor Sax Carolyn Kinde, Clarinet Josh Steddom, Trumpet John Kelly, Alto Sax Kristin Weber, Oboe Jeffrey Allton, Tuba Kristen Hjelmaas, Clarinet RED BAND Zach Boal, 1st Chair Alto Sax Kelsey Gallagher, Alto Sax Josh Hill, Euphonium Beth Levine, Oboe Tyler Dill, Trumpet Brett Parrish, Trombone JAZZ BAND Kelsey Gallagher, Bari Sax Tyler Dill, Trumpet ALTERNATES Andrew Cudd, Trombone Branden Surgnier, French Horn |
Nine West Students perform in Rose Parade
On January 1, nine students from West had the privilege to perform with the BOA Honor Band in the
Rose Parade. . The students involved in were Carolyn Kinde, Matt Primovic, Kristin Weber, Beth Levine,
Ethan Levine, Kristin Hjelmaas, Branden Surgnier, Haley Conway, and Robbie Lindsey. Robbie also
had the honor of performing with the Honor Band Drumline at Grand Nationals.
On January 1, nine students from West had the privilege to perform with the BOA Honor Band in the
Rose Parade. . The students involved in were Carolyn Kinde, Matt Primovic, Kristin Weber, Beth Levine,
Ethan Levine, Kristin Hjelmaas, Branden Surgnier, Haley Conway, and Robbie Lindsey. Robbie also
had the honor of performing with the Honor Band Drumline at Grand Nationals.
2010 Blue Valley West Symphonic Band Performing at KMEA February 25, 2:45 p.m. Century II Concert Hall |
| Red and Silver Brigade represent the state of Kansas in the 2010 London New Year's Parade |
Blue Valley West has was selected as one of only seven American Bands to perform in the prestigious
London New Year's Day Parade. The band will traveled from December 26, 2009 to January 2, 2010. Students
toured London, gave a sold out concert performance in St. Augestine's Church, the "Cathedral of the North,"
and performed in the parade. This is a huge honor for the Red and Silver Brigade and one that none of the
students will ever forget. The band was also very fortunate to be visited by the Lord Mayor herself on February
23, 2009. She was greeted by a huge audience and was given a tour of Blue Valley West by the drum majors.
All of the dignitaries that attended the event were also treated to a concert featuring the Symphonic Band and
Jazz Band. The band was featured on the NBC news broadcast, in the Kansas City Star, and in the Kansas
City Sun. Please click the London link above for more information.
London New Year's Day Parade. The band will traveled from December 26, 2009 to January 2, 2010. Students
toured London, gave a sold out concert performance in St. Augestine's Church, the "Cathedral of the North,"
and performed in the parade. This is a huge honor for the Red and Silver Brigade and one that none of the
students will ever forget. The band was also very fortunate to be visited by the Lord Mayor herself on February
23, 2009. She was greeted by a huge audience and was given a tour of Blue Valley West by the drum majors.
All of the dignitaries that attended the event were also treated to a concert featuring the Symphonic Band and
Jazz Band. The band was featured on the NBC news broadcast, in the Kansas City Star, and in the Kansas
City Sun. Please click the London link above for more information.
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| Symphonic Band to perform at KMEA |
For the first time in the history of the school, the Blue
Valley West Symphonic Band has been selected to
perform at the Kansas Music Educators Association
Convention in Wichita, Kansas. Thank you to all of the
members of the 2009 Symphonic band whose
recording made this all possible. The Symphonic Band
will perform at 2:45 on Thursday, February 25 in the
Century II Concert Hall. The program will include:
Barnum and Bailey's Favorite by Karl L. King
The Dense Wood by Troy Armstrong
World Premiere
Vesuvius by Frank Ticheli
Ye Banks and Braes O' Bonnie Doon by Percy Grainger
Ride by Samuel Hazo
We hope to a lot of parents and friends in the audience
for this special event.
Valley West Symphonic Band has been selected to
perform at the Kansas Music Educators Association
Convention in Wichita, Kansas. Thank you to all of the
members of the 2009 Symphonic band whose
recording made this all possible. The Symphonic Band
will perform at 2:45 on Thursday, February 25 in the
Century II Concert Hall. The program will include:
Barnum and Bailey's Favorite by Karl L. King
The Dense Wood by Troy Armstrong
World Premiere
Vesuvius by Frank Ticheli
Ye Banks and Braes O' Bonnie Doon by Percy Grainger
Ride by Samuel Hazo
We hope to a lot of parents and friends in the audience
for this special event.
| A Record 51 Medals earned at Regional Solo and Ensemble Festival |
On Saturday, April 4, several Blue Valley West Band members performed in the Regional Solo and
Ensemble Festival at Blue valley High School. Thirty-Nine students earned a first division rating and
will be performing at State Solo and Ensemble Festival on April 25. These students earned a total of 51
medals with Kristin Weber earning four medals on her own. We are very proud of all of these students
and wish them the best of luck at State Solo and Ensemble. This is a true testament of the talent at
West since the students have put in a great deal of individual effort to make this happen.
Ensemble Festival at Blue valley High School. Thirty-Nine students earned a first division rating and
will be performing at State Solo and Ensemble Festival on April 25. These students earned a total of 51
medals with Kristin Weber earning four medals on her own. We are very proud of all of these students
and wish them the best of luck at State Solo and Ensemble. This is a true testament of the talent at
West since the students have put in a great deal of individual effort to make this happen.
| Congratulations State Solo and Ensemble Performers |
| Colin Pretzel, Trumpet Branden Surgnier, French Horn Woodwind Quintet Troy Armstrong, Bassoon Jeffrey Allton, Tuba Kristin Weber, Oboe Saxophone Quartet Jordan James, French Horn Flute Trio Haley Conway, Clarinet Brass Quintet Lauren Fox, Clarinet Carolyn Kinde, Clarinet Jessie Carrillo, Flute Mette Petersen, Flute Laura Cates, Flute Devin Kennedy, Timpani Kristin Weber, Flute Trey Kapfer, Tuba Sam Dudley, Snare Kristin Larios, Flute Devin Kennedy, Mallets Robbie Lindsey, Mallets Concert Band Percussion Ensemble Grant Smiley, Trumpet Conner Wurth, Saxophone John Kelly, Saxophone Kelsey Gallagher, Saxophone |
The band earned a grand total of $8,000
towards London from its first annual
March-a-thon. Thank you to Janet Allton,
Carolyn Lindsey, and their team for all of
their help in making this happen. What a
great day it was for the Red and Silver
Brigade. Thank you to everyone who
donated to this event. This will now be a
yearly event for the Red and Silver Brigade
and we were excited to be able to get out
into the community for a wonderful day
and event like this. Thank you as well to
Applebee's and NTB for all of their
support.
towards London from its first annual
March-a-thon. Thank you to Janet Allton,
Carolyn Lindsey, and their team for all of
their help in making this happen. What a
great day it was for the Red and Silver
Brigade. Thank you to everyone who
donated to this event. This will now be a
yearly event for the Red and Silver Brigade
and we were excited to be able to get out
into the community for a wonderful day
and event like this. Thank you as well to
Applebee's and NTB for all of their
support.
| March-a-thon earns $8,000 towards London |
| Blue Valley West named Grand Champion and 6A Champion at the Blue Springs Marching Invitational, 3A Champion at Owasso marching Invitational, and 5AA Champion at University of Missouri Champions of Champions Festival |
This years marching season has come to a close with one of the most successful seasons ever. As the band
performed at Finals in Columbia on Halloween, they had by far their best performance of the year. As the
students came off of the field all of the students hugged and cried and knew we had the best performance of
their lives. What a wonderful experience it was. After being in competition with 130 other bands throughout the
season, the Red and Silver Brigade was ranked above 100 of those bands. What a great season it was. Thank
you to all of the students for all your hard work and to all of the parents for all of your help and support.
performed at Finals in Columbia on Halloween, they had by far their best performance of the year. As the
students came off of the field all of the students hugged and cried and knew we had the best performance of
their lives. What a wonderful experience it was. After being in competition with 130 other bands throughout the
season, the Red and Silver Brigade was ranked above 100 of those bands. What a great season it was. Thank
you to all of the students for all your hard work and to all of the parents for all of your help and support.
