"Ah, music, a magic beyond all we do here!"
~Prof. Albus Dumbledore
Blue Valley West Bands
Upcoming Events
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8th Grade Families!If you missed the presentation, or just need to double check what you remember from the Soundbite evening...
We are asking all 8th grade families to fill out the following google form so that we can enter you into our communications system (CHARMS). This is a separate account than the one you have at the middle school. If you haven't already done so, please use the link below to help us out.
https://goo.gl/forms/jR1nYRM1CaCziEqH2 | ||
All State Musicians
The cost for travel to KMEA this year is $65 and should have been paid already. All staters meet in band room at 6:50 am on Thursday, Feb. 21. We will depart at 7am. Alternates need to be on the ready. Ms. Lee could potentially contact you even Thursday morning and tell you that you get to participate!
February Concert
The concert ensembles will perform an evening of music on Feb 28. Call time for ensembles is 6:30. Doors for the 7 pm concert will open at approximately 6:55.
KU Jazz Festival
Students in Jazz 1 & 2 will leave Friday, March 1 at 1 pm for KU. Jazz 2 warms up at 2:30 and performs at 3, Jazz 1 performs at 4:30. Both bands perform in the new Burge Union by the parking garage across from Murphy Hall. Students will attend the evening concert and depart around 9pm, with arrival back at West by about 10pm.
Jazz 1 Recording Project
Jazz 1 will have their recording session on Sunday, March 3rd from 2-7pm. Pizza will be provided. Snack donations for the day would be appreciated.
Solo & Ensemble Festival Registration
If you are going to participate in the Regional Solo & Ensemble Festival on Saturday, April 6th at Olathe South HS, you MUST fill out this form COMPLETELY.
https://goo.gl/forms/xF1w0A5lmdxDxY0g1
The deadline to submit your information and payment to us for this festival is Thursday, March 7th at 3:30 PM.
Fees are:
$10 per instrumental solo
$18 total per small ensemble (3-6 people)
Checks must be made out to BVW Band Boosters and be placed in the payment box prior to the March 7th deadline. Cash will be accepted only with exact change.
Students may take two solos, but they must be performed on different instruments and perform music by different composers.
Students may be in two ensembles. Therefore, students may take up to four events (two solos on different instruments and two ensembles). There will be a separate fee for each event.
https://goo.gl/forms/xF1w0A5lmdxDxY0g1
The deadline to submit your information and payment to us for this festival is Thursday, March 7th at 3:30 PM.
Fees are:
$10 per instrumental solo
$18 total per small ensemble (3-6 people)
Checks must be made out to BVW Band Boosters and be placed in the payment box prior to the March 7th deadline. Cash will be accepted only with exact change.
Students may take two solos, but they must be performed on different instruments and perform music by different composers.
Students may be in two ensembles. Therefore, students may take up to four events (two solos on different instruments and two ensembles). There will be a separate fee for each event.
WG Camp
WG students should report to West on Tuesday, Feb 19. Rehearsal will run from 9am to 8 pm. Parents and other students are welcome to stop in to see a run through in the gym around 7:30!
Volunteer Musicians for Beethoven 5
Musicians that have volunteered to play Beethoven's 5th with the Orchestra will rehearse as follows:
Wednesday, 2/20 - Session A of JAG
Tuesday, 2/26 - During late arrival (8:00-8:25)
Wednesday, 2/27 - Session A of JAG
Wednesday, 2/20 - Session A of JAG
Tuesday, 2/26 - During late arrival (8:00-8:25)
Wednesday, 2/27 - Session A of JAG
Pep Band Rosters
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RED Band will play Jan 22, Feb 4, Feb 15
Victoria (Tori) Ashlock Mary Orzechowski Lydia Princ Tess Ryan Ting Li Cora Sorensen Manya Gauba Skylar Cale David Qi Marangely Tomasic Addie Garretson Lauren Herinckx Riley England Donald (Mac) McArthur Diane Kershaw Justin Pfeiff Dylan Beane Brock Gell Jade Cale Austin Christ Jake Seager Saif Shaffie Emily Lancaster Branden Kohnle Brett Garlett Tim Buehler Benjamin Caterine Aidan Aguilar Logan Frazier Eli Lockhart Sophie Lamar Chase Jones Haven Schultz Carter Bullis Jacob Taylor Seth Wisdom James Miller Anna Brabston Emma Dodson Clarissa Wedman Ian Morrow Jaden Dudrey |
SILVER band will play Feb 8, Feb 15
Ellie Manna Kylee Scheerer Claudia Winger Tara Wolff Kelly Bushouse Jean Li Colby McArthur Nicholas (Nick) Smith Adia Stone Evelyn Cheung Maya Freeman Elsa Harmon Luke Ekstrand Dylan Yan Liam Mann Trenton May Connor O'Neill Connor Crum Gabe Chandler Garrett Stoll Eric Winger Alexandra Hardinger Ethan Howells Aaron Horton Kelland O'Berry Grace Dickerson Sarah Habib Kelsey Norkey Mateo Aleman Suleman Shaffie Tanner Rupp Jake Manna Jake Wall Charles Hjortshoj Ethan Beane Lainey Bowersock |
ADVERTISEMENT SALES
The Blue Valley West High School Competitive Marching Band is traveling to Bands of America Grand Nationals in Indianapolis this coming November! In an effort to raise funds for this trip, we’re selling ad space in our West Area Bands concert program, and on a sponsor banner that will hang at all home football games in the fall.
Half of the amount paid for the ad goes to help pay the selling band member’s fees, and the other half of the ad money will help reduce the cost of the trip for everyone.
All forms, payments, and art are due by FRIDAY, FEB 22 @ 3:ooPM!
Here is the form for downloading and printing as needed...
Half of the amount paid for the ad goes to help pay the selling band member’s fees, and the other half of the ad money will help reduce the cost of the trip for everyone.
All forms, payments, and art are due by FRIDAY, FEB 22 @ 3:ooPM!
Here is the form for downloading and printing as needed...
| program_ad_sales_.pdf |
For an example of the ads in a program, feel free to check out the Winter Guard competition program below.
| 2018_mccga_program_-_with_comments.pdf |
GROCERY COUPON BOOKS
Each book costs $5 with $4 going straight into your student’s band account.
***Every book has a $5 off purchase coupon!
Price Chopper offers a $5 off your purchase of $50 or more coupon AND other store coupons (Valid Until: December 31, 2019)
Hen House offers (2) $5 off your purchase of $50 or more coupons AND (2) $10 off your purchase of $100 or more coupons AND other store coupons
(Valid Until: December 31, 2019)
HyVee offers a $5 off your purchase of $75 or more coupon AND other store coupons
(Valid Until: December 31, 2019)
It couldn’t be easier to earn money for marching, concert, guard, and/or jazz band fees!
If you have any questions or wish to purchase books,
please contact Stephanie James, srjames800@gmail.com
***Every book has a $5 off purchase coupon!
Price Chopper offers a $5 off your purchase of $50 or more coupon AND other store coupons (Valid Until: December 31, 2019)
Hen House offers (2) $5 off your purchase of $50 or more coupons AND (2) $10 off your purchase of $100 or more coupons AND other store coupons
(Valid Until: December 31, 2019)
HyVee offers a $5 off your purchase of $75 or more coupon AND other store coupons
(Valid Until: December 31, 2019)
It couldn’t be easier to earn money for marching, concert, guard, and/or jazz band fees!
If you have any questions or wish to purchase books,
please contact Stephanie James, srjames800@gmail.com
VOLUNTEER CREDIT SYSTEM
The volunteer credit system is designed to increase parent involvement, promote fairness and spread volunteer duties throughout the band program. The volunteer credit program will apply to all registered BVW Competitive Band, Color and/or Winter Guard students for the 2018-2019 band calendar. The credit program will apply to all events that the band program hosts or attends. This program works by establishing a specific numeric value for a specific volunteer duty or donation. Each family will have the opportunity to earn discounts off of their CMB or Winter Guard fees.
For more details, download the form below.
For more details, download the form below.
| volunteer_credit_system_take_3_.pdf |
| volunteer_credit_system_winter_guard_addendum__2_.pdf |
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
The BVW Band Boosters offer financial assistance who would be unable to participate without it. We don't want cost to be an obstacle for anyone! Families that apply for financial assistance must also participate in individual fundraising. Download the form below for more details!
| financial_assistance_application_2018.pdf |
