​Congratulations Band and Guard on a very successful week! Thank you for being so welcoming to our 8th grade band member on Thursday and Friday! Thank you again for bringing great energy to the football game (although maybe a little less energy on the fight song tempo in the future…) And congratulations and thank you for how you worked and performed at the KC Championships Marching Festival on Saturday! You recovered from a shaky run in the morning to turn it on and give a terrific run in the evening show!
 
You were rewarded well in scoring, placing 2nd in Class in the morning and 3rd place Overall while also being awarded the Outstanding General Effect Caption for our class. In the evening we placed 3rd overall against a very strong group of bands in tight scoring! These are results to be celebrated and enjoyed, but know that we have much more to do as we have hit the mid-point of our season! See below as always for schedule details.
 
A HUGE thank you to all of the parent volunteers who contributed some very long hours this week as well to help our students achieve these successes!
 
LONDON PASSPORT REMINDER:
All trip participants MUST complete the Trip Database form and upload their passport no later than Saturday, October 1. That form can be accessed HERE.
 
Monday – October 3: Blue Valley District Marching Exhibition:
A great community event! All 5 schools perform their marching show for each other at SWIDAC (stadium next to Blue Valley Northwest.) See our schedule for that evening HERE.
 
October 7 Homecoming Game:
Nearly identical schedule to our other games, except that we will perform our competition show immediately after the game instead of at halftime due to Homecoming activities scheduled during halftime. Click HERE for the schedule.
 
October 14 – Marching Rehearsal / Band Host:
Because we will lose several days to in-service and conferences, we are looking to schedule a rehearsal during the day on October 14 prior to the Odessa Festival. This is also because we will be hosting the Lincoln High School Band from Sioux Falls, South Dakota during the day as well for a rehearsal as they head to the St. Louis BOA Regional.
 
October 15 – Odessa Marching Invitational:
Due to difficulty in obtaining charter buses for October 15, we have decided to switch from the Branson Marching Invitational to the Odessa Marching Invitational instead in Odessa, MO. Schedule will be posted HERE later on Monday. This will be an All-Day Event.
 
October 21 – Home Football vs BV (Senior Night Recognition):
Schedule will match that of other games with recognition of our outstanding senior class during the game.
 
October 22 – Kansas Bandmasters Association State Championships:
Our state marching championships in Lawrence! This will be an all-day event.
 
Honor Band Auditions:
A reminder for those interested in Honor Band Auditions to make sure and pick up music from the Band Office.
 
 
Upcoming Events
 
This Week
Tuesday, September 27
Color Guard Rehearsal 6-8:30 PM
 
Thursday, September 29
Evening Marching Band Rehearsal
 
Next Week
Monday, October 3
Blue Valley District Marching Festival
 
Tuesday, October 4
Color Guard Rehearsal 6-8:30 PM
 
Thursday, October 6
Evening Marching Band Rehearsal
 
Friday, October 7
Home Football Game #3 – HOMECOMING!
 
Two Weeks
 
Tuesday, October 11
Color Guard Rehearsal 6-8:30 PM
 
Thursday, October 13
Evening Marching Band Rehearsal
 
Friday, October 14
Tentative Rehearsal time TBD / Host Lincoln HS Band from Sioux Falls, SD
 
Saturday, October 15
Odessa Marching Invitational
 
Looking Ahead
Friday, October 21
Home Football vs. BV & Senior Night
 
Saturday, October 22
KBA State Championships Marching Festival
 

​Show week! A busy week ahead with our 8th grade rehearsal; home game #2; and our first competition! We have a lot to cover in rehearsal this week as well!
 
Thanks to all the volunteers who helped get our props ready – we can’t wait to debut those and our show uniforms this coming weekend!
 
September 22 Rehearsal & September 23 Home Football Game:
8th grade band will be joining us on Thursday for a portion of our rehearsal. Our schedule for Friday’s game can be found HERE.
 
September 24 Kansas City Championships
Please view the schedule for our first competition HERE.
 
This will be a terrific experience and opportunity for our students! Parents your support at these events is very much appreciated and helps our students reach a whole new level of performance! If you have never attended a marching festival it is a very unique and exciting experience!

Coolers Needed:
For our performance at Blue Springs, the BVW Band Boosters need some additional coolers. If you have a cooler you would be willing to loan to the band for a couple of days, please contact our food chair, Jen Wall at kj.wall78@gmail.com.
 
Blue Valley District Marching Exhibition:
A great community event! All 5 schools perform their marching show for each other at SWIDAC (stadium next to Blue Valley Northwest.) See our schedule for that evening HERE.
 
October 7 Homecoming Game:
Nearly identical schedule to our other games, except that we will perform our competition show immediately after the game instead of at halftime due to Homecoming activities scheduled during halftime.
 
October 15 Competition Changes:
Due to difficulty in obtaining charter buses for October 15, we have decided to switch from the Branson Marching Invitational to the Odessa Marching Invitational instead in Odessa, MO. This does mean that the day will be significantly shorter with less travel but will still be a fantastic opportunity for us to perform and get feedback. Our schedule will be posted later this week.
 
Honor Band Auditions:
9th grade students interested in auditioning for the Kansas John Philip Sousa Honor Band should visit with Mr. Love or Mr. Ramsey this week.
 
Traditionally all members of Wind Ensemble have been required to audition for the Kansas Music Educators Association East Central District Honor Band. Those auditions take place in November, but students should be preparing music now. Any student interested in auditioning (and specifically any planning to be a member of Wind Ensemble) should be taking on this challenge. See Mr. Love, Mr. Ramsey, or Mr. Westcott for additional information.
 
Upcoming Events
 
This Week
Tuesday, September 20
Color Guard Rehearsal 6-8:30 PM
 
Thursday, September 22
Evening Marching Band Rehearsal & 8th Grade Visit
 
Friday September 23
Home Football & 8th Grade Band Night - SCHEDULE
 
Saturday, September 24
Kansas City Championships Marching Competition @ Blue Springs South HS – SCHEDULE
 
 
Next Week
Tuesday, September 27
Color Guard Rehearsal 6-8:30 PM
 
Thursday, September 29
Evening Marching Band Rehearsal
 
Two Weeks
Monday, October 3
Blue Valley District Marching Festival
 
Tuesday, October 4
Color Guard Rehearsal 6-8:30 PM
 
Thursday, October 6
Evening Marching Band Rehearsal
 
Friday, October 7
Home Football Game #3 – HOMECOMING!
 
 
Looking Ahead
Saturday, October 15
Odessa Marching Invitational
 
 

​Congratulations band and guard on a very successful first game set of performances! While there are always details that we want to continue refining, the spirit, energy, and focus you displayed on Friday were outstanding! Great work!
 
A HUGE thanks as well to the many parent volunteers who assisted with uniforms, food, schlepping, and cheering us on!
 
We have several performances in a row coming up, please make sure to review details below.
 
September 15 Rehearsal & Performing Arts Showcase
As part of our rehearsal this coming Thursday evening, we will be performing for the Blue Valley West Performing Arts Showcase along with the other programs in our Department: choir, orchestra, debate, and theater! Some of our band students will be involved in multiple events that evening!
 
The showcase begins at 6:00 PM in the BV West Performing Arts Center. Band members need to be in the band room with instruments wearing their Grey Band T-Shirt no later than 5:45 PM. We perform last on the Showcase and will only be performing a few pep tunes. Immediately following the showcase (approximately 7:15 PM,) we will move back over to the stadium to continue our rehearsal. Please make sure you are prepared with your Grey Shirt and your rehearsal items. Parents and audience members are more than welcome to come watch rehearsal in the stadium as we continue progress on our show.
 
Parents: The Performing Arts Showcase is presented as a fundraiser, and tickets are needed to attend and watch the portion in the PAC. Please use the following link to purchase tickets for $5 each: https://bvwestjags.com/partner/28/event/675/buy-tickets
 
September 22 Rehearsal & September 23 Home Football Game:
On September 22 we will be welcoming our 8th grade band members from LKMS and PRMS to join us for rehearsal. They will then perform with the Red & Silver Brigade during our pregame performance at the game on September 23. For those of you with 8th grade students in band, information should have been sent last week via Mrs. Gamble and Mrs. Starks. The schedule for our BVW Band Students can be found HERE.
 
September 24 Kansas City Championships
Please view the schedule for our first competition HERE.
 
This will be a terrific experience and opportunity for our students! Parents your support at these events is very much appreciated and helps our students reach a whole new level of performance! If you have never attended a marching festival it is a very unique and exciting experience!
 
Upcoming Events
 
This Week
Tuesday, September 13
Color Guard Rehearsal 6-8:30 PM
 
Thursday, September 15
Evening Marching Band Rehearsal 6-8:30PM / BVW Performing Arts Showcase
 
Next Week
Tuesday, September 20
Color Guard Rehearsal 6-8:30 PM
 
Thursday, September 22
Evening Marching Band Rehearsal & 8th Grade Visit
 
Friday September 23
Home Football & 8th Grade Band Night - SCHEDULE
 
Saturday, September 24
Kansas City Championships Marching Competition @ Blue Springs South HS – SCHEDULE
 
Two Weeks
Tuesday, September 27
Color Guard Rehearsal 6-8:30 PM
 
Thursday, September 29
Evening Marching Band Rehearsal
 
Looking Ahead
Monday, October 3
Blue Valley District Marching Festival
 
 

​Game Day Week!!!! So very excited for our first home game performance! There is a lot for us to cover in our rehearsals in this very short week. A reminder there is no morning rehearsal on Friday, however we will march so be prepared on the lot at 7:40 AM for a run-through of our performance material for the game.
 
September 9 – Home Football vs BVN
This is a review of information shared last week – please make sure you have read it carefully so you are prepared for Friday!
 
Our first home football game performance! Students who purchased a pre-game meal plan can eat beginning at 4:30 PM. All students need to be dressed and ready to perform by 5:30 PM. Our full schedule can be found HERE.
 
The band parades from the BVW PAC out the side commons doors and holds a mini-pep rally at the before leading the team and cheerleaders to the stadium. They perform Pre-Game and then portions of our competition show at halftime. It is a lot to learn and a lot of fun to watch! Parents are ALWAYS welcome to come watch and join in what is a terrific West Family Event on Football Fridays!
 
September 15 Rehearsal & Performing Arts Showcase
As part of our rehearsal that evening, we will be combining to perform with our fellow Performing Arts Department members – choir, debate, and orchestra! Following the Showcase performance, we will give a rehearsal / run-through of our competition show in the Stadium. Additional details coming in next week’s update. For our band students – it will be a normal Thursday timeline.
 
September 24 Kansas City Championships
As we head into next week we will share our full schedule and information to help new families understand the importance and excitement that comes with attending our marching festivals!
 
For planning purposes, our schedule that day will be a rehearsal that begins at 9 AM. We travel from BV West to Blue Springs South HS. Our first performance is at 2:00 PM. We will perform again in the evening (the later the better – meaning it went very well!) These are long days, but a lot of down time, opportunities to see other bands, and lots of food and family bonding time!
 
Upcoming Events
 
This Week
Tuesday, September 6
Color Guard Rehearsal 6-8:30 PM
 
Thursday, September 8
Evening Marching Band Rehearsal 6-8:30PM
 
Friday, September 9
Pep Assembly – PM
 
Home Football Game #1 – Click HERE for Schedule
 
Next Week
Tuesday, September 13
Color Guard Rehearsal 6-8:30 PM
 
Thursday, September 15
Evening Marching Band Rehearsal 6-8:30PM / BVW Performing Arts Showcase
 
Two Weeks
Thursday, September 22
Evening Marching Band Rehearsal & 8th Grade Visit
 
Friday September 23
Home Football & 8th Grade Band Night
 
Saturday, September 24
Kansas City Championships Marching Competition @ Blue Springs South HS – ALL DAY
 
Looking Ahead
Monday, October 3
Blue Valley District Marching Festival
 
 

​Thank you students for your continued work in rehearsals. We are excited to showcase your hard work at our first football game on September 9! A huge thank you as well to all who volunteered to help with the mattress sale today – it has gone very well!
 
September 1 Rehearsal – Band Picture
At 6:00 pm on Thursday, all students need to report to the band room wearing your under-uniform attire – black shorts and shirts. If you ordered a shirt they should be in and distributed that day. We will walk through proper uniform procedures so that you are prepared for our game the following week. At 6:30 PM everyone should be in full uniform and in the bleachers at the stadium for our full picture. We will return to the band room to take off uniforms and then back to the stadium for rehearsal.
 
London Tour Update
Our registration deadline is also this coming Thursday, September 1. Details available at the London New Year’s Day Parade page.
 
September 9 – Home Football vs BVN
Our first home football game performance! Students who purchased a pre-game meal plan can eat beginning at 4:30 PM. All students need to be dressed and ready to perform by 5:30 PM. Our full schedule can be found HERE.
 
The band parades from the BVW PAC out the side commons doors and holds a mini-pep rally at the before leading the team and cheerleaders to the stadium. They perform Pre-Game and then portions of our competition show at halftime. It is a lot to learn and a lot of fun to watch! Parents are ALWAYS welcome to come watch and join in what is a terrific West Family Event on Football Fridays!
 
September 15 Rehearsal & Performing Arts Showcase
As part of our rehearsal that evening, we will be combining to perform with our fellow Performing Arts Department members – choir, debate, and orchestra! Following the Showcase performance, we will give a rehearsal / run-through of our competition show in the Stadium. Additional details coming in next week’s update. For our band students – it will be a normal Thursday timeline.
 
September 24 Kansas City Championships
Our first marching competition of the season! Our exact schedule for the day should be available by next week. Marching festivals are All-Day events, with a rehearsal and equipment loading time here at school followed by 2 performances, usually mid-day and evening at the competition site. Again, additional details and information, especially for families who will be experiencing a marching competition for the first time, will be shared shortly.
 
Upcoming Events
 
This Week
Tuesday, August 30
Color Guard Rehearsal 6-8:30 PM
 
Thursday, September 1
Evening Marching Band Rehearsal 6-8:30PM
Marching Band Picture & Full Uniform Run Through
 
London New Year’s Day Parade Registration Deadline
 
Next Week
Tuesday, September 6
Color Guard Rehearsal 6-8:30 PM
 
Thursday, September 8
Evening Marching Band Rehearsal 6-8:30PM
 
 
Two Weeks
Tuesday, September 13
Color Guard Rehearsal 6-8:30 PM
 
 
Thursday, September 15
Evening Marching Band Rehearsal 6-8:30PM / BVW Performing Arts Showcase
 
Looking Ahead
Thursday, September 22
Evening Marching Band Rehearsal & 8th Grade Visit
 
Friday September 23
Home Football & 8th Grade Band Night
 
Saturday, September 24
Kansas City Championships Marching Competition @ Blue Springs South HS – ALL DAY
 
 

We hope that the start of school has gone smoothly, and we look forward to settling into our normal routines and schedules this week. Terrific job performing at the first pep assembly on Friday as well!
 
Mattress Sale
THIS IS THE WEEK! We have many door signs, yard signs, and flyers to hand out. PLEASE pick some up from the band room this week – a sign left in the box is a sale lost…this only works with publicity!
 
Students and parents may sign-up for shifts to assist.
 
September 1 Rehearsal – Band Picture
We’ve had a few questions regarding our rehearsal and pictures as scheduled for September 1. This rehearsal we will do our full formal marching band picture near the beginning of rehearsal. This will also include an opportunity for students to practice getting into full uniform and understand the procedures for our first football game the following week.
 
Under Uniform Garments
A reminder that all students should have under uniform garments that are entirely black. All students should have a pair of black athletic shorts or compression shorts. Shorts should be made of a thin material and not have pockets or anything that will create bulkiness. All students should also have a black moisture shirt or compression shirt. This was an item for all new members to order on the fair share form. Returning members should have an appropriate shirt or would have ordered one on the Fair Share Form.
 
London Tour Update
Trip participants please see your email for an important update. You can also view the information HERE.
 
KSHSAA Forms
Thank you for submitting forms. We still have a handful of members whose forms have not cleared. You will be contacted individually to ensure compliance.
 
Upcoming Events
 
This Week
Tuesday, August 23
Color Guard Rehearsal 6-8:30 PM
 
Thursday, August 25
Evening Marching Band Rehearsal 6-8:30PM
 
Sunday, August 28
Mattress Sale Fundraiser 10 AM – 5 PM!
 
Next Week
Tuesday, August 30
Color Guard Rehearsal 6-8:30 PM
 
Thursday, September 1
Evening Marching Band Rehearsal 6-8:30PM
Marching Band Picture & Full Uniform Run Through
 
London New Year’s Day Parade Registration Deadline
 
Two Weeks
Thursday, September 8
Evening Marching Band Rehearsal 6-8:30PM
 
Friday, September 9
Home Football vs. BVN – 4:00 PM Report

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Preparations for our tour are on track and we are enjoying the high level of excitement amongst our students and families! Please make sure to check our Weekly Update as well as the band social media and website regularly for the most recent information and announcements.
 
We do need to share a significant adjustment to our scheduled itinerary. As you may be aware, the airline industry is experiencing an unprecedented rate of flight cancellations due to continued staffing issues. As international flights do not typically originate out of Kansas City, route changes are impacting flight availability from Kansas City International more frequently than other airports. We received word today from our tour company that due to these changes, they cannot find sufficient seat availability to accommodate our tour group on our original travel dates. However, by shifting our travel dates by 1 day they can easily find flights. Therefore, our London Tour will now leave from Kansas City on December 28 and return January 4.
 
We want to stress that this change is entirely the fault of the airlines, and our tour company has tried every option possible to keep our original itinerary. They had our flights booked, but the airlines took the seats away.
 
This change in no way impacts our planned activities – all sight-seeing, performances, and trip excursions scheduled will still take place. This change does mean students will miss the first full day of classes of the Spring Semester. This absence has already been cleared by Dr. Bonnema.
 
For those travelling on the Full Package, this just changes our tour dates, but no further action on your part would be required. For those travelling on the Land Only Package or family members traveling independently we wanted to make sure you have sufficient notice to adjust flights if possible. If you feel the date changes may impact your ability to continue participation in the tour, please contact Mr. Love right away.
 
We appreciate that logistical challenges like these can be frustrating, but our tour company has been exceptionally responsive in handling this situation. As always if you have any questions or concerns please reach out to Mandy Stone, our tour liaison or Mr. Love via our trip email, red.and.silver.london23@gmail.com.

We are looking forward to seeing all our band and guard members in class this week as we hit the official start of the 2022-2023 school year! A few notes for the week:
 
Morning / Evening Rehearsals
Classes this week run on an All-Block Schedule, meaning hours 1-7 meet every day. This week marching band will rehearse Thursday and Friday morning beginning at 7 AM and Thursday evening from 6-8:30 PM. Students should report to the Band Lot at 7 AM. Please bring appropriate marching footwear and we suggest a change of clothes. Students will always be dismissed during 1st block to have sufficient time to change prior to their next class.
 
This is a unique schedule due to the start of school. On normal weeks, marching band rehearses Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 7 AM and then of course Thursday evenings.
 
Back to School Performances
Drumline will perform on Tuesday morning, August 16 beginning at 7 am to welcome our 9th grade students.
 
Leadership and volunteers will perform at 9:45 am on Tuesday, August 16 for the 9th grade kick off assembly. Look for sign-ups and details in the Band App.
 
Mattress Sale
Our largest and most important fundraiser of the year! Please look for sign-ups this week to assist with the sale. We also need YOUR continued help promoting the sale via social media and word of mouth in your neighborhood. We still have fliers and yard signs available. These can be picked up from the band room at any time.
 
London Trip Update
Please see an important update regarding our London Tour HERE.

KSHSAA Forms
Please also make sure you have uploaded your KSHSAA Physical and Participation packet by Monday, August 15.
 
KSHSAA Physical – Required for all band members. Due no later than August 15.
KSHSAA Participation Forms – Online forms required of all band members. Due no later than August 15.
 
Upcoming Events
 
This Week
Tuesday, August 16
Drumline performance for Transition Day: 7-8 AM
Leadership Team / Volunteer Performance for 9th Grade Assembly: 9:45 AM
 
Color Guard Rehearsal 6-8:30 PM
 
Thursday, August 18
Morning Marching Rehearsals begin at 7 AM
Evening Marching Band Rehearsal 6-8:30PM
 
Next Week
Thursday, August 25
Evening Marching Band Rehearsal 6-8:30PM
 
Two Weeks
Thursday, September 1
Evening Marching Band Rehearsal 6-8:30PM
Marching Band Picture & Full Uniform Run Through
 
London New Year’s Day Parade Registration Deadline
 
Looking Ahead
Friday, September 9 – First Home Football Game

Thank you to our students, staff, and fabulous parent volunteers for making the past two weeks of band camp a tremendous success for our program! The band made great strides and we look forward to a fun and successful fall season! We continue with mini-camp rehearsals this week as we add to our show and prepare for upcoming performances to kick off the 2022-2023 school year!
 
Mini-Camps
Tuesday & Thursday, August 9 and 11 from 5-9 PM, and Saturday, August 13 from 7 am to Noon. Rehearsal location details and other information will be shared via the Band App prior to the start of rehearsal. As always, our attendance expectations apply to all rehearsals and performances.
 
All-Parent Meeting – Monday, August 8!
A reminder that this coming Monday, at 7 PM we have our Fall Band Parent / Booster Meeting. As part of the evening’s presentation, we will also learn more about our upcoming Mattress Sale Fundraiser which takes place on August 28. We receive a $5 donation for each person in attendance at the meeting, so please be there to learn more!
 
Fair Share Form
We still have several families that have not submitted their Fair Share form which was due on August 1. This form is used to aide in ordering uniform items and other supplies essential to each student’s success this fall. The form can be submitted digitally or dropped in the payment box in the band room. Please also make sure you have uploaded your KSHSAA Physical and Participation packet by August 15.
 
Fair Share Form – Due August 1 with first payment. Forms can be submitted digitally or printed copies can be dropped in the band room.
KSHSAA Physical – Required for all band members. Due no later than August 15.
KSHSAA Participation Forms – Online forms required of all band members. Due no later than August 15.
 
Wind Ensemble Selected to Perform at KMEA
We are excited to announce that the BV West Wind Ensemble has been selected to perform at the Kansas Music Educators Association State Music Convention this coming February 2023. Bands are selected via a blind audition process in the summer. This marks the 5th time that the BVW Wind Ensemble has been selected to perform and the 9th time an ensemble from West will represent our band program at KMEA.
 
Upcoming Events
 
This Week
Monday, August 8
All Parent Meeting: 7 PM in the PAC. WE EARN $5 per PERSON in attendance at this meeting towards our mattress sale fundraiser!
 
Tuesday, August 9
Band Camp: 5- 9 PM
 
Thursday, August 11
Band Camp: 5-8:30 PM
Movie night: 8:30 PM until….
 
Friday, August 12
Drumline performance @ BVUSD Rally in the Valley – details sent via email
 
Saturday, August 13
Band Camp & Parent Preview: 7 AM – Noon (Preview at approximately 10:45 AM)
 
Next Week
Tuesday, August 16
Drumline performance for Transition Day: 7-8 AM
Leadership Team / Volunteer Performance for 9th Grade Assembly: 9:45 AM
 
Thursday, August 18
Evening Marching Band Rehearsal 6-8:30PM
 
7 AM Marching rehearsals begin this week – details dependent on BVW school schedule
 
Two Weeks
Thursday, August 25
Evening Marching Band Rehearsal 6-8:30PM
 
Looking Ahead
September 1 – London New Year’s Day Parade Registration Deadline
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Congratulations to our percussionists on a successful week of camp and thank you to everyone who volunteered to help with the Car Wash on Saturday! Full Band Camp begins on Monday for all band and guard members! Please check details below.
 
Summer Band Camp
Full Band Camp: August 1 – 5 and August 9, 11, and 13.
 
Please remember that attendance at all rehearsals, camps, and performances is required of all band members, and that any schedule conflicts need to be communicated via email to Mr. Love as early as possible.
 
Band Camp / Fall Sports Conditionings
We are thrilled that so many of our band students take the opportunity to also participate in the many other athletic and activity offerings available at West. While official sports practices do not begin until August 15, many sports have ongoing optional conditioning sessions. Our coaches and band staff work well together to facilitate schedule compromises whenever schedule conflicts occur.
 
Traditionally band students have been excused from athletic conditioning and expected to attend band camp during camp week as this is a unique and critical time for getting the band prepared for the year. There are also times exceptions need to be made to accommodate student / program needs. As always, any questions about schedules and attendance should be addressed to Mr. Love via email in advance.

Spirit Days
Throughout camp we host a variety of competitions, including spirit days. Show your fun side and help your section earn points! Details shared during camp as well.
Monday – West Colors (as always for rehearsal)
Tuesday – Sports Day – dress like your favorite sport or support your favorite team
Wednesday – Family Vacation Day
Thursday – Favorite character day
Friday – WEST day – dress for a pep assembly – show your West Side Pride!
 
Camp Reminders
Below are reminders for camp framed in the context of our program expectations to help set both parents and students up for a successful experience:
 
Be Punctual - Sessions BEGIN at 7 AM each day. Arrive early enough to be set-up with equipment so we can start on time at 7.  
 
Park on outside the barriers on the band lot or in student parking. Do NOT park in teacher parking along the North side of the building. Drop-off is in the bus loop outside the band door.
 
Be prepared - Wear tennis shoes with socks; shorts or athletic leggings; and a BVW colored t-shirt. Guard will wear all-black as is tradition.
 
Bring water and don’t forget your sunscreen, hat, and sunglasses.
 
Bring a sack lunch or you may walk / drive to any of the area restaurants during our break.
 
And of course, have your instrument and binder at every session!
 
Be present – We can’t learn and progress if we aren’t physically present and mentally engaged in every rehearsal. That is why communicating conflicts in advance is essential so that we can make plans to help everyone keep moving forward!
 
Read the weekly email update and check out reminders on the band app. Everyone has a responsibility to keep themselves informed of upcoming announcements and events.
 
Be purposeful – Camp always takes a physical and mental adjustment as we get back into performance shape. No matter how easy or challenging you may find the activities, giving your best effort each rep will help US get better, and will ensure we ALL have FUN!
 
Be proud – The way we handle ourselves OFF the field is equally important. We have fantastic parent volunteers and school staff around – please and thank-you go a long way! Pick up after we finish an activity or rehearsal – trash, stands, chairs, etc are everyone’s responsibility. Take care of your instrument and equipment – use your case and locker appropriately and keep track of your stuff!
 
 
Uniform Fittings
 
Uniform fittings for all marching band students take place on August 6 and information will be communicated during band camp this week. It is imperative that all band members be fitted this week – any conflicts need to be communicated with Heather Valler  our uniform chair or Mr. Love.
 
Parents – we are in need of volunteers to assist with uniform check out and alterations.
Uniform Fitting Volunteer Sign-up
Sewing and Alteration Sign-up
 
Band Forms
 
Reminder that there are two forms due in the coming weeks for band.
Fair Share Form – Due August 1 with first payment. Forms can be submitted digitally or printed copies can be dropped in the band room.
KSHSAA Physical – Required for all band members. Due no later than August 15.
KSHSAA Participation Forms – Online forms required of all band members. Due no later than August 15.
 
Upcoming Events
 
This Week
Full Band Camp – Monday – Friday, 7 AM -4:30 PM, ALL BAND MEMBERS
 
Saturday, August 6
Uniform Fittings: 10 AM – 4 PM – All Band members – specific times TBA
 
Next Week
Monday, August 8
All Parent Meeting: 7 PM in the PAC. WE EARN $5 per PERSON in attendance at this meeting towards our mattress sale fundraiser!
 
Tuesday, August 9
Band Camp: 5- 9 PM
 
Thursday, August 11
Band Camp: 5-8:30 PM
Movie night: 8:30 PM until….
 
Friday, August 12
Drumline performance @ BVUSD Rally in the Valley – details TBD
 
Saturday, August 13
Band Camp & Parent Preview: 7 AM – Noon (Preview at approximately 10:45 AM)
 
Two Weeks
Tuesday, August 16
Drumline performance for Transition Day: 7-8 AM
Leadership Team / Volunteer Performance for 9th Grade Assembly: 9:45 AM
 
Thursday, August 18
Evening Marching Band Rehearsal 6-8:30PM
 
Looking Ahead
September 1 – London New Year’s Day Parade Registration Deadline
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