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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.
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| July 21, 2010 - Last Update |
| Student Account Balances |
Balance by going to www.charmsmusic.comin the black lock box in the band office.in the black lock box in
the band office.
the band office.
| BAND PHOTOS |
| Photos taken on our Fall 2009 Picture Day are available. Orders can only be made online. The password is "jaguars" See the pictures @ the following site: photomemkc.epglab.com |
On Wednesday, April 14, 3 choirs, 2 orchestras, and the 2 Blue Valley West Bands attended the State Large
Group Festival. This is a state wide festival where all performing arts groups perform for judges. All judges are
told that on a rating scale of 1-5, the score of 1 is reserved only for those groups with an outstanding
performance. Not only did all of the groups from West receive overall 1st Division ratings, but the Concert and
Symphonic Bands received straight ones from all of their judges. This is a testament to the work the students
have been doing throughout the year.
Concert Band Performed:
Variations on "Scarborough Fair" by Calvin Custer and Circus Bee by Henry Fillmore/ arr. by Calvin Custer
Symphonic Band Performed:
Rocky Point Holiday by Ron Nelson and Arabesque by Samuel Hazo
Group Festival. This is a state wide festival where all performing arts groups perform for judges. All judges are
told that on a rating scale of 1-5, the score of 1 is reserved only for those groups with an outstanding
performance. Not only did all of the groups from West receive overall 1st Division ratings, but the Concert and
Symphonic Bands received straight ones from all of their judges. This is a testament to the work the students
have been doing throughout the year.
Concert Band Performed:
Variations on "Scarborough Fair" by Calvin Custer and Circus Bee by Henry Fillmore/ arr. by Calvin Custer
Symphonic Band Performed:
Rocky Point Holiday by Ron Nelson and Arabesque by Samuel Hazo
| Troy Armstrong Honored Again |
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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
| Full Schedule including Fall Now Posted on CALENDAR PAGE |
| 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 performs at 2010 Kansas Music Educators' Convention |
For the first time in the history of the school,
the Blue Valley West Symphonic Band was
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 performed at 2:45 on
Thursday, February 25 in the Century II
Concert Hall. The program included:
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
the Blue Valley West Symphonic Band was
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 performed at 2:45 on
Thursday, February 25 in the Century II
Concert Hall. The program included:
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
| A Record 52 Medals earned at Regional Solo and Ensemble Festival |
On Saturday, April 10, 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 24. These students earned a total of 51 medals with
Kristin Weber and Brett Parrish earning three medals each. 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 24. These students earned a total of 51 medals with
Kristin Weber and Brett Parrish earning three medals each. 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 |
| Ritvik Bansal, Marimba Jessie Carrillo, Flute Sam Dudley, Snare Drum Andrew Fowler, Alto Saxophone Lauren Fox, Clarinet Kelsey Gallagher, Alto Saxophone Kristen Hjelmaas, Clarinet John Kelly, Alto Saxophone Carolyn Kinde, Clarinet Beth Levine, Oboe Robb Lindsey, Snare Drum Brett Parrish, Trombone Matt Primovic, Alto Saxophone Collin Pritzel, Trumpet Melissa Waltner, Euphonium Kristin Weber, Oboe Kristin Weber, English Horn Brass Quintet Vinay Tallvajhala, Bryan Willis, Branden Surgnier, Brett Parrish, and Jordan Brown Clarinet Quartet Carolyn Kinde, Lauren Fox, Alyssa Parrish, and Kristen Hjelmaas Mixed Trio Kristin Weber, Branden Surgnier, and Emily Guenther Sax Quartet Zach Boal, Kelsey Gallagher, Matt Primovic, and John Kelly Trombone Quartet Andrew Cudd, Brett Parrish, Kirsten Selstad, and Elliott Brady Percussion Ensemble Robb Lindsey, Cameron Thacker, Sam Dudley, Ritvik Bansal, Jim Orris, Austin Lanning, Alex Cymbulski, and Brian Edmondson |
| All Blue Valley West Fine Arts Groups Earn Highest Ratings at Large Group Festival |
| Upcoming Events |
2010 Staff Bios and Pictures are updated. Check out the "Faculty" tab above to learn more about them!
Ice Cream Social - July 25th - 4:30 BVW Commons - Bring your favorite ice cream topping and
outstanding forms!
FULL BAND CAMP - July 26th - 7:30AM BVW Band Room - Show up prepared to become great!
Uniform Fitting / Distribution Day - July 29th - All day by Appt. - come with black compression shorts.
Band Swimming Party - July 31st - 2-5pm Tomahawk Ridge Pool
Ice Cream Social - July 25th - 4:30 BVW Commons - Bring your favorite ice cream topping and
outstanding forms!
FULL BAND CAMP - July 26th - 7:30AM BVW Band Room - Show up prepared to become great!
Uniform Fitting / Distribution Day - July 29th - All day by Appt. - come with black compression shorts.
Band Swimming Party - July 31st - 2-5pm Tomahawk Ridge Pool
| Blue Valley West 2009 Graduate and USC Student, Troy Armstrong, won a national composition competition this past month. His piece will be premiered this summer during Washington D.C.'s Music Week by the Navy Band at the Kennedy Center! Congrats Troy! |
| Dance Team and Winter Guard News |
| Keep up to date with the BVW Dance Team! 2010-2011 Dance Team Officers Samantha Reyes (senior) Erin Ahart (junior) Erika Mallery (junior) BVW Dance Team Website |
| Blue Valley West Red and Silver Brigade |
| 2010-2011 Blue Valley West Band Handbook NOW AVAILABLE |
The Blue Valley West High School Red and Silver Brigade is proud to announce their 2010 fall program: "Let There Be Light" |