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The Blue Valley West High School Wind Symphony, Jazz Combo & Chorale performed in New York City at
Carnegie Hall on March 10, 2006 in Isaac Stern Hall. The Wind Symphony was conducted by Dr. Craig
Miller, Former Director of Bands at Blue Valley West High School. The Jazz Combo performed with guest
artists: Conrad Herwig, NYC Trombone and Scott Hardy, NYC Guitarist.
Carnegie Hall on March 10, 2006 in Isaac Stern Hall. The Wind Symphony was conducted by Dr. Craig
Miller, Former Director of Bands at Blue Valley West High School. The Jazz Combo performed with guest
artists: Conrad Herwig, NYC Trombone and Scott Hardy, NYC Guitarist.
| FUND RAISING OPPORTUNITIES |
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
and Keri Wing who were the two
Kansas students selected by KMEA
as the most outstanding Young
and Keri Wing who were the two
Kansas students selected by KMEA
as the most outstanding Young
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| May 14, 2008 - 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. PAYMENT FORM
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. PAYMENT FORM
| BAND PHOTOS |
| Photos taken on our picture day are now available. Order forms are available in the band room. See the pictures @ the following site: www.photomemory-ks.com |
| Troy Armstrong & Keri Wing Receive State Honor |
| Blue Valley West Wind Symphony Performs Carnegie Hall in New York City March 10, 2006 |
| 2006 Carnegie Hall Trip |
| Brass Players Getting Braces? |
BVWest Drill Team launches new
website. Be sure to follow their 2008
Winterguard Show. Drill team
Captain, Meg Beck (left); and Junior
Assistant: Emily Nigro (right)
http://www.bv229.k12.ks.us/bvw_jgrimes
/drill_team.htm
website. Be sure to follow their 2008
Winterguard Show. Drill team
Captain, Meg Beck (left); and Junior
Assistant: Emily Nigro (right)
http://www.bv229.k12.ks.us/bvw_jgrimes
/drill_team.htm
| 2008 SUMMER SCRIP DATES: June 2, 16, 30 July 14, 28 August 11, 25 |
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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 STATE SOLO & ENSEMBLE First Division Ratings |
| Summer Band & Fall Schedule Now Posted on CALENDAR PAGE |
2008-2009 MARCHING SHOW La Vie En Rose |
| Jamie McClave, Flute Ethan Levine, Clarinet Alt.1 Kristin Hjelmaas, B. Clarinet Alt.1 Troy Armstrong, Bassoon 1st Chair Keri Wing, Alto Saxophone Grant Smiley, Trumpet Tyler Dill, Trumpet Jordan James, French Horn Trey Kapfer, Tuba 1st Chair |
Congratulations to the students who were selected to be members of the 2008 Band Council. The 2008 Senior
Drum Major Troy Armstrong, Asst. Senior Drum Major Ethan Levine and Junior Asst. Drum Majors Matthew
Morefield and Matthew Primovic lead the 2008 Band Council to even higher expectations and goals. This link
announces the newly formed council members: 2008-2009 BAND COUNCIL
Drum Major Troy Armstrong, Asst. Senior Drum Major Ethan Levine and Junior Asst. Drum Majors Matthew
Morefield and Matthew Primovic lead the 2008 Band Council to even higher expectations and goals. This link
announces the newly formed council members: 2008-2009 BAND COUNCIL
| Congratulations to the New Band Council & New 8th & 9th Grade Marching Students |
Congratulations to our new Marchers accepted into the 2008-2009 Marching Band listed in the link below. Any
8th grade band student who was not able to attend the audition dates may still be accepted through audition by
appointment only with Dr. Miller & Mrs. Knapp. Email Dr. Miller at cmiller11@bluevalleyk12.org if you would like
to audition. AUDITION RESULTS
8th grade band student who was not able to attend the audition dates may still be accepted through audition by
appointment only with Dr. Miller & Mrs. Knapp. Email Dr. Miller at cmiller11@bluevalleyk12.org if you would like
to audition. AUDITION RESULTS
| Blue Valley West Names New Head Band Director Mark Nichols to the Podium |
Composers in the state of Kansas.
Their works were performed at the
2008 KMEA Convention in Wichita,
Kansas Feb.28-Mar.1. LISTEN
Their works were performed at the
2008 KMEA Convention in Wichita,
Kansas Feb.28-Mar.1. LISTEN
| Drill Team and Winterguard News |
The 2008 Drum Majors
(left to right) Senior Drum
Major Troy Armstrong,
Asst. Senior Drum Major
Ethan Levine and Junior
Asst. Drum Majors
Matthew Morefield and
Matthew Primovic
(left to right) Senior Drum
Major Troy Armstrong,
Asst. Senior Drum Major
Ethan Levine and Junior
Asst. Drum Majors
Matthew Morefield and
Matthew Primovic
| Congratulations ALL-STATE BAND & ORCHESTRA |
| SOLOS Troy Armstrong - Bassoon Kelsey Gallagher - Alto Saxophone Jordan James - French Horn Trey Kapfer - Tuba Kristin Larios - Flute Ethan Levine - Clarinet Robbie Lindsey - Marimba Brett Mayekawa - Snare Jamie McClave - Flute Matthew Primovic - Tenor Saxophone Grant Smiley - Trumpet Keri Wing - Alto Saxophone ENSEMBLES Brass Quintet Grant Smiley, Tyler Dill, Trey Kapfer Brent Schulte & Jordan James Saxophone Quartet Keri Wing, Zach Boal Kelsey Gallagher & Matt Primovic 2nd Block - PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE |
Mr. Nichols comes to BVWHS from Blue Valley High
School where he has been the Assistant Director of
Bands. He was previously in Dallas, Texas. He has
Masters Degrees in Music Education and Conducting
from Baylor University. He taught in the Richardson
School District for 5 years, at Oak Park Middle School
and J.J. Pearce High School. Mark’s expertise is in low
brass and he spent last summer as a low brass tech
for the Bluecoats Drum & Bugle Corps. We are very
happy to have him on our band staff.
Email: mbnichols@bluevalleyk12.org