History of the Jaguar Bands
2016-2017
Director of Bands - Cheryl Lee
Asst. Director of Bands - Joe Stuever
Marching Season Accomplishments - Pageant
BOA Clarksville
Division I Rating
Golden Regiment Invitational
7th place in Finals
Broken Arrow Invitational
9th place in Finals
BOA St. Louis
Division I Rating
Symphonic Wind Ensemble performs with the University of Kansas Wind Ensemble
Symphonic Band performs with the Pittsburg State University Wind Ensemble
Jazz I performs with the University of Kansas Jazz I (under the direction of Dan Gailey, featuring saxophonist Matt Otto) at the Gem Theater in the historic 18th & Vine District
Jazz I performs with UMKC Conservatory Jazz Ensemble (under the direction of Dan Thomas)
Ruby Winter Guard wins their division at the MCCGA Kansas City Festival hosted by BVW
Jazz I wins the KU Jazz Festival and performs in exhibition
Shooting Stars Nominee
Cameron Harris
BVW Bands collaborate with the BVW Visual Art, Broadcasting, and ELA Departments on the concert Man and Machine: The Music of Steven Bryant, featuring Steven Bryant as guest composer-in-residence
KMEA 56A All-State Jazz Band
Michael Svoren, alto sax (1st chair) - 3 year member!
Cameron Harris, bari sax (1st chair)
KMEA 56A All-State Honor Orchestra
Branden Kohnle, horn
KMEA 56A All-State Honor Band
Amu Nuney, flute (1st chair)
Kelly Bushouse, flute
Evelyn Cheung, flute
David Qi, clarinet
Ethan Bales, clarinet
Kyle Miller, bass clarinet
Alex Jashinski, alto sax (1st chair)
Alex Renaut, trumpet
Nick Pfeiff, trumpet
Deacon Ridley, euphonium (1st chair)
Director of Bands - Cheryl Lee
Asst. Director of Bands - Joe Stuever
Marching Season Accomplishments - Pageant
BOA Clarksville
Division I Rating
Golden Regiment Invitational
7th place in Finals
Broken Arrow Invitational
9th place in Finals
BOA St. Louis
Division I Rating
Symphonic Wind Ensemble performs with the University of Kansas Wind Ensemble
Symphonic Band performs with the Pittsburg State University Wind Ensemble
Jazz I performs with the University of Kansas Jazz I (under the direction of Dan Gailey, featuring saxophonist Matt Otto) at the Gem Theater in the historic 18th & Vine District
Jazz I performs with UMKC Conservatory Jazz Ensemble (under the direction of Dan Thomas)
Ruby Winter Guard wins their division at the MCCGA Kansas City Festival hosted by BVW
Jazz I wins the KU Jazz Festival and performs in exhibition
Shooting Stars Nominee
Cameron Harris
BVW Bands collaborate with the BVW Visual Art, Broadcasting, and ELA Departments on the concert Man and Machine: The Music of Steven Bryant, featuring Steven Bryant as guest composer-in-residence
KMEA 56A All-State Jazz Band
Michael Svoren, alto sax (1st chair) - 3 year member!
Cameron Harris, bari sax (1st chair)
KMEA 56A All-State Honor Orchestra
Branden Kohnle, horn
KMEA 56A All-State Honor Band
Amu Nuney, flute (1st chair)
Kelly Bushouse, flute
Evelyn Cheung, flute
David Qi, clarinet
Ethan Bales, clarinet
Kyle Miller, bass clarinet
Alex Jashinski, alto sax (1st chair)
Alex Renaut, trumpet
Nick Pfeiff, trumpet
Deacon Ridley, euphonium (1st chair)
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2015-2016
Director of Bands - Cheryl Lee Asst. Director of Bands - Joe Stuever Marching Season Accomplishments - Nature's Edge Golden Regiment Invitational 4th in Class; 8th place in Finals Union Renegade Review 3rd in Class; 7th place in Finals BOA St. Louis Division 1 Rating Kansas City Championships 2nd Place in Finals Symphonic Wind Ensemble performs at the Music For All National Festival in Indianapolis, IN Symphonic Band travels to Dallas, TX for the Lone Star Showcase of Music Jazz Ensemble wins the KU Jazz Festival and performs in exhibition Shooting Stars Nominee Evan Norkey KMEA 56A All-State Honor Band Amu Nuney, flute Bailey George, clarinet Alex Jashinski, alto sax Evan Norkey, tuba KMEA All-State Honor Orchestra Deacon Ridley, trombone KMEA All-State Honor Jazz Band Michael Svoren, alto sax (1st chair) Cameron Harris, bari sax (1st chair) Dante DeCicco, guitar (1st chair) |
2014-2015
Director of Bands - Cheryl Lee Asst. Director of Bands - Joe Stuever Marching Season Accomplishments - Inside Out Golden Regiment Invitational 2nd in Class; 5th place in Finals Outstanding Soloist - Billy Ferguson, oboe Lee's Summit North Marching Invitational 1st in Silver Class Outstanding Music Outstanding Percussion Outstanding Soloist - Billy Ferguson, oboe BOA St. Louis Division 1 Rating BOA San Antonio 2nd place in Class AA Symphonic Wind Ensemble and Percussion Ensemble performed at 2015 KMEA In-Service Workshop Shooting Stars Nominee - won 2nd in division Tony Kirk, percussion David Circle Scholarship Winner Billy Ferguson, oboe KMEA 56A All-State Honor Band Luisa Galhardo, oboe (1st chair) - 3 year member! Alix Noteboom, clarinet Evan Norkey, tuba KMEA All-State Honor Orchestra Billy Ferguson, oboe (1st chair) - 3 year member! Sarah Freeburne, bassoon - 3 year member! Nick Nordstrom, trumpet KMEA All-State Honor Jazz Band Michael Svoren, alto sax |
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2013-2014
Director of Bands - Cheryl Lee Asst. Director of Bands - Joe Stuever Marching Season Accomplishments - Batter Up! Webbstock IX 2nd place overall Union Renegade Review Finalist BOA St. Louis Division I Rating Shawnee Mission North Marching Invitational Grand Champions High Music High Drum Majors Shooting Stars Nominee Miranda Stark, alto sax David Circle Scholarship Winner Danny Lovell, trombone Bands of America National Honor Orchestra Danny Lovell, trombone KMEA 56A All-State Honor Band Billy Ferguson, oboe (1st chair) Alix Noteboom, clarinet Elise St. Louis, oboe alternate Khyati Somayaji, bass clarinet alternate Jacob Smith, tenor sax alternate Luke Reddick, trumpet Aidan Garrett, horn Kyle McLaughlin, trombone KMEA All-State Honor Orchestra Luisa Galhardo, oboe Sandy Sanchez, clarinet Sarah Freeburne, bassoon Chandler Conn, horn Evan Norkey, tuba KMEA All-State Honor Jazz Band Miranda Stark, alto sax (1st chair) Jacob Wright, tenor sax (1st chair) Danny Lovell, trombone 2011-2012
Director of Bands - Daniel Kirk Asst. Director of Bands - C.J. Longabaugh Marching Season Accomplishments - Car Men Blue Springs Invitational 5A Class Champion 4th Place in Finals Broken Arrow Invitational 6th Place Overall BOA St. Louis Super Regional Bands of America Division II Rating Lee's Summit North Festival Class Champions Best Music, Best Visual, Best Percussion, Best Effect KMEA 56A All-State Honor Band Jaleh Esfandiary, horn Stephen Hennerberg, trombone Danny Lovell, trombone Sandy Sanchez, clarinet Jacob Smith, tenor saxophone Jonathan Slaney, clarinet Melissa Waltner, euphonium Philip Wood, clarinet Olivia Zhao, clarinet KMEA All-State Honor Jazz Band Miranda Stark, alto saxophone Shooting Stars Scholarship Nominee Stephen Hennerberg, trombone Music for All National Honor Orchestra Stephen Hennerberg, trombone Nat. Assoc. for the Advancement of Music Education Honor Bands Stephen Hennerberg, trombone Jacob Wright, jazz tenor saxophone Dr. David Circle Scholarship Nominee Taylor Winkler, piano All Spring 2012 BVW Bands Earn Straight I Ratings! 2009-2010
Director of Bands - Mark Nichols Asst. Director of Bands - Carolyn Knapp Marching Season Accomplishments Owasso Marching Invitational 3A Class Champion 4th Place Overall Blue Springs Invitational Festival 6A Class Champion Grand Champion Overall BOA St. Louis Super Regional 21st of 54 Bands Division II Rating MU Champions of Champions Festival 5AA Class Champions Shooting Stars Scholarship Nominee Kristin Weber, Oboe KMEA 56A All-State Honor Band Beth Levine, Oboe John Kelly, Alto Saxophone Tyler Dill, Trumpet Josh Steddom, Trumpet alternate KMEA All-State Honor Jazz Band Zach Boal, alto sax John Kelly, bari sax alernate Kelsey Gallagher, bari sax alternate Red and Silver Brigade Represents USA and Kansas in London's 2010 New Year's Day Parade Symphonic Band performs at 2010 KMEA Convention All Spring 2010 BVW Performing Arts Groups Earn Straight I Ratings! 2007-2008
Director of Bands - Dr. Craig Miller Asst. Director of Bands - Carolyn Knapp Marching Season Accomplishments Blue Springs Invitational Grand Champion 1st Place Overall Best Visual Best Music Best General Effect BOA Indianapolis Regional Division One Rating BOA Grand Nationals Division One Rating 3rd Place in Class - Thursday 5th Place in Class Overall Shooting Stars Scholarship Nominee John Gentile, Percussion KMEA 56A All-State Honor Band Jamie McClave, Flute Troy Armstrong, Bassoon (1st Chair) Ethan Levine, Clarinet Keri Wing, Alto Saxophone Tyler Dill, Trumpet Trey Kapfer, Tuba KMEA All-State Honor Orchestra Grant Smiley, Trumpet Jordan James, Horn Dr. David Circle Scholarship Jamie McClave, Nominee Band Keri Wing, Nominee Music Theory 2005-2006
Director of Bands - Dr. Craig Miller Asst. Director of Bands - Carolyn Knapp Marching Season Accomplishments Blue Valley Northwest Husky Invitational 1st Place in Class - Preliminary 1st Place in Class - Finals 2nd Place - Overall Outstanding Drum Major Award Tulsa Union Renegade Review 1st Place in Class - Preliminary 1st Place in Class - Finals 2nd Place - Prelims 3rd Place - Overall BOA St. Louis Super Regional 3rd Place in Class Finalist Band Division One Rating BOA Atlanta Super Regional Division One Rating KMEA All-State Honor Band David Chamberlain, Baritone Saxophone Chris Larios, Trumpet (1st Chair) Emily Shaw (2nd Chair) Shooting Stars Scholarship Nominee Chris Larios BOA National Honor Band Chris Larios, Trumpet Dr. David Circle Scholarship 2006 Chris Larios, Trumpet 
BVW Band at Carnegie Hall in 2006
2003-2004
Director of Bands - Dr. Craig Miller Asst. Director of Bands - Carolyn Knapp KMEA All-State Honor Band Cassidy Cheray - Bassoon Emily Minion - Euphonium Joel Thomas - Baritone Sax KMEA All-State Honor Orchestra Emily Shaw - Oboe Bands of America National Honor Band Chris Larios - Trumpet Dr. David Circle Scholarship 2004 Cassidy Cheray, Band Anthony McMurray, Drama Natalie Jones, Choir Diana Silver, Orchestra Emily Williams, Drama 2001-2002
Director of Bands - Dr. Craig Miller Asst. Director of Bands - Carolyn Knapp KMEA All-State Honor Band Justin Bayne - Alto Saxophone Jared Bayne - Trumpet Bands of America National Honor Band Justin Bayne - Alto Saxophone Dr. David Circle Scholarship 2002 Robin Thomas - Flute |
2012-2013
Director of Bands - Daniel Kirk Asst. Director of Bands - C.J. Longabaugh Marching Season Accomplishments - The Next Step Union Renegade Review 3rd place overall 1st in class High Effect BOA Denton Class AA - 2nd Place BOA St. Louis Super Regional Class AA Outstanding Music Performance Odessa Marching Festival Class champions Bands of America National Honor Jazz Band Jacob Wright, tenor sax BOA Honor Marching Band Tournament of Roses Danny Lovell, trombone Philip Wood, clarinet Symphonic Wind Ensemble selected to perform at KMEA In-Service Workshop KMEA 56A All-State Honor Band Billy Ferguson, oboe (1st chair) Sandy Sanchez, clarinet Justin Kline, clarinet Sarah Freeburne, bassoon Luke Reddick, trumpet Jaleh Esfandiary, horn Danny Lovell, trombone (1st chair) KMEA All-State Orchestra Luisa Galhardo, oboe KMEA All-State Jazz Band Miranda Stark, alto sax 2010-2011
Director of Bands - Daniel Kirk Asst. Director of Bands - Carolyn Knapp Marching Season Accomplishments - Let There Be Light Owasso Marching Invitational 3A Class Champion 2nd Place Overall in Finals Blue Springs Invitational 6A Class Champion Grand Champion Overall BOA St. Louis Super Regional Division I Rating Greater St. Louis Marching Festival Red Division - 2nd Place Best Music, Best Effect Shooting Stars Scholarship Nominee and 1st Place Winner John Kelly, Piano Kansas All-State Honor Orchestra Beth Levine, Oboe KMEA 56A All-State Honor Band John Kelly, Alto Saxophone Stephen Hennerberg, Trombone Brett Parrish, Trombone Bands of America National Honor Band Stephen Hennerberg (Symphonic) Dr. David Circle Scholarship Runner-Up John Kelly, Piano Dr. David Circle Scholarship Nominee Beth Levine, Oboe All Spring 2011 BVW Bands Earn Straight I Ratings! 2008-2009
Director of Bands - Mark Nichols Asst. Director of Bands - Carolyn Knapp Marching Season Accomplishments Blue Springs Invitational 6A Champion 2nd Place Overall Best Visual Best Music Best Percussion Best Drum Major BOA GRAND NATIONALS Division One Rating 4th Place in Class - Thursday 7th Place in Class Overall MU Champions of Champions Festival 3rd Place Conference 5AAA 4th Place Overall 3rd Place Percussion 2nd Place Guard Shooting Stars Scholarship Nominee Troy Armstrong, Bassoon and Composition KMEA 56A All-State Honor Band Ethan Levine, Clarinet Troy Armstrong, Bassoon (1st Chair) Matt Primovic, Tenor Saxophone Grant Smiley, Trumpet Tyler Dill, Trumpet Jordan James, French Horn Trey Kapfer, Tuba (1st Chair) KMEA All-State Honor Orchestra Devin Kennedy, Timpani (1st Chair) Dr. David Circle Scholarship 2008 Jordan James, French Horn Bands of America National Honor Band Jordan James (Symphonic) Carolyn Kinde (Marching) Matt Primovic (Marching) Kristin Weber (Marching) Beth Levine (Marching) Ethan Levine (Marching) Kristin Hjelmaas (Marching) Branden Surgnier (Marching) Haley Conway (Marching) Robbie Lindsey (Marching) 2006-2007
Director of Bands - Dr. Craig Miller Asst. Director of Bands - Carolyn Knapp Marching Season Accomplishments Lee's Summit North Festival 1st Place in Class - Prelims 1st Place Overall Best Visual Best Music Best General Effect Tulsa Union Renegade Review 1st Runner-Up 2nd in Class 3rd Place - Overall BOA St. Louis Super Regional 1st Place in Class Finalist Band Division One Rating Shooting Stars Scholarship Winner Nick Bjornson, tuba Bands of America National Honor Band Nick Bjornson, Tuba (Concert Band) KMEA All-State Honor Band Troy Armstrong, Bassoon (1st Chair) KMEA All-State Honor Orchestra Jordan James, Horn Dr. David Circle Scholarship Nick Bjornson, Tuba 2004-2005
Director of Bands - Dr. Craig Miller Asst. Director of Bands - Carolyn Knapp KMEA All-State Honor Band Mary Kay Hazel - French Horn & Harp Emily Minion - Euphonium Kansas All-State Honor Orchestra Chris Larios, Trumpet Emily Shaw - Oboe Shooting Stars Scholarship Winner Clint Dodson, Percussion Bands of America National Honor Band Nick Bjornson, Tuba (Marching) Clint Dodson, Tenor Drums (Marching) Chris Larios, Trumpet (Marching & Symphony) David Levine, Clarinet (Marching) Emily Shaw, Oboe (Symphony) Dr. David Circle Scholarship 2005 Clint Dodson, Percussion Ashley Jones, Vocal Joel Thomas, Saxophone Jayne Olm-Shipmann Mary Kay Hazel, Horn Monica Hammer, Vocal 2002-2003
Director of Bands - Dr. Craig Miller Asst. Director of Bands - Carolyn Knapp KMEA All-State Honor Band Kari Talbott - Oboe Rachel Crutchfield - Clarinet Cassidy Cheray - Bassoon Justin Bayne - Alto Saxophone KMEA All-State Honor Jazz Band Jared Bayne - Trumpet Michael Megaris - Baritone Saxophone Shooting Stars Scholarship Winner Justin Bayne, Alto Saxophone Bands of America National Honor Band Justin Bayne - Alto Saxophone - 1st Chair Dr. David Circle Scholarship 2003 Steve Mock, Debate Justin Bayne, Band James Park, Orchestra Kim Gerhardt, Orchestra Tommy Giarla, Band |
