2019-2020
Director of Bands - Cheryl Lee
​Asst. Director of Bands - Spencer Merryfield

Marching Season Accomplishments - Spirit of Spain
Golden Regiment Invitational
6th Place in Finals
Owasso Marching Invitational
11th Place in Finals
Kansas Bandmaster's Association Championships
TBA
BOA Grand Nationals
TBA
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Year Highlights
Jazz Students get to listen to a talk by Benny Golson at JCCC

Shooting Stars Nominee
Colby McArthur

KMEA 56A All-State Jazz Band
TBA
KMEA 56A All-State Honor Band
TBA
KMEA 56A All-State Honor Orchestra
TBA

2018-2019
Director of Bands - Cheryl Lee
​Asst. Director of Bands - Spencer Merryfield

Marching Season Accomplishments - One World
Golden Regiment Invitational
4th place in Finals
Broken Arrow Marching Invitational
5th place overall, 2nd in class AA (no finals, rain)
Kansas Bandmaster's Association Championships
1st place in Finals 
BOA St. Louis Super Regional
Division 1 Rating, 18th place
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Year Highlights
Symphonic Wind Ensemble hosts University of Kansas Wind Ensemble in December

Winter Guard competes at Harrisonville, Park Hill, Blue Springs South, Blue Springs, and MCCGA Championships

Jazz Ensemble I & II attend University of Kansas Jazz Festival

5th Annual Percussion Festival hosted in March by Jaguar Percussion Group

5th Annual Concert Band Festival hosted in April by Concert Band

Jazz Ensemble I records an album titled "High Maintenance," the first BVW Jazz recording in many years

Jazz Ensemble I opens for ​University of Kansas Jazz Ensemble I at the Lawrence Arts Center in May

All concert ensembles put on "Waves of Influence," a Japanese-inspired Art Concert, complete with a world premiere of "The Automatic Earth"

Shooting Stars Nominee
Evelyn Cheung

KMEA 56A All-State Jazz Band
Karl Miller

KMEA 56A All-State Honor Band
Evelyn Cheung
Branden Kohnle
Tina Li
Trenton May
Colby McArthur
David Qi

KMEA 56A All-State Honor Orchestra
Hassan Ahad (1st chair)
Kelly Bushouse (1st chair)
Jean Li
Dylan Yan (1st chair)

​ 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 Super Regional
Division I Rating

Year Highlights
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

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

Shooting Stars Nominee
Cameron Harris

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)

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 Super Regional
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 National Championships
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

2017-2018
Director of Bands - Cheryl Lee
​Asst. Director of Bands - Spencer Merryfield

Marching Season Accomplishments - Call of the Wild
Golden Regiment Invitational
3th place in Finals
Ozarko Marching Invitational
4th place in Finals
BOA St. Louis Super Regional
Division I Rating, 15th Place
Kansas Bandmaster's Association Championships
1st Place in Finals

Year Highlights
Symphonic Wind Ensemble selected to perform at the Kansas Music Educator's Association State Convention

Winter Guard Ruby and Silver host MCCGA Kansas City Festival

Jazz Ensemble I selected to perform at the Kansas Music Educator's Association State Convention

Wind Ensemble and Concert/Symphonic Combined Band travel to Washington D.C.

Winter Guard competes in MCCGA championships in Springfield, MO
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Shooting Stars Nominee
Alex Jashinski

KMEA 56A All-State Jazz Band
Karl Miller, trombone

KMEA 56A All-State Honor Band
Evelyn Cheung, flute
Kelly Bushouse, flute
Logan Frazier, Bassoon
David Qi, clarinet
Ethan Bales, clarinet
Jean Li, clarinet
Pahul Warya, bass clarinet
Alex Jashinski, alto sax (1st chair)
Justin Pfeiff, baritone sax (1st chair)
Connor O'Neill, trumpet
Branden Kohnle, horn
Brady Gell, trombone
Evan Sander, percussion (1st chair)
​

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 Super Regional
Division 1 Rating
Kansas City Championships
2nd Place in Finals

Year Highlights
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 Super Regional
Division 1 Rating
BOA San Antonio Super Regional
2nd place in Class AA

Year Highlights
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

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 Kansas Music Educator's Association State Convention

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 National Championships
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

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
First year in program history!
​
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

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