Spring Band Concert is May 11, 2021. Concert begins at 6:30 PM in the Oestreicher Forum on the North side of the BVW Campus. Bring a lawn chair or blanket to enjoy the performances! There are no restrictions on the number of attendees, however, families should sit together and maintain appropriate distancing from other groups attending the concert. Students should wear nice dress clothes - concert black is fine, but not required for this event - it is an outdoor concert and bright colors are certainly acceptable! Students need to report to the forum by 6 PM. 

From 5 - 6:30, there will be two food trucks available. A portion of all sales goes to benefit the BVW Bands, so come early, enjoy some dinner and a show! We will be recognizing all of our senior band members during the performance. 

​In the event of Inclement weather, performances will move to the PAC. Seating will be limited, but we will rotate audience members as needed to ensure all families are able to see their student perform.

Dear BVW Band Families,

We are 2 weeks out from our Spring Band Concerts! We are excited to share the progress that each of our ensembles has made throughout this quarter. Please note that our concerts will begin at 6:30 PM as we will be outside and to accommodate our student recognitions. Please look for additional communication this week detailing student attire, report times, and other concert details.
  
We have a couple of important announcements from our Boosters:

1.  Seniors - we need you to complete the Google Form by TOMORROW (Monday, April 26) to be included in the May 11th concert program and the Senior Spotlights on social media beginning on May 1.  Be sure to include a photo!  https://forms.gle/ZPbrNoSE6SNVc1Uj9

2.  Parents - we need you!!  The BVW Band Boosters are thrilled to announce that Mandy Stone has graciously stepped up to serve as President for 2021-22.  However, we still need a few more parents to step up!  There are a couple of board positions still open - Vice President and Operations.  Additionally, there are a few chair positions to be filled.  Please contact Marty Sinclair (martysinclair11@gmail.com) or Mandy Stone (mandystone@sbcglobal.net) for more information or to answer any questions.  It is going to be a terrific band year ahead!

This Week:

Monday, April 26
Senior info and photo due for concert program. https://forms.gle/P1TkNZX7RxqocJ166

Tuesday, April 27
Solo Recital Night

Thursday, April 29
Winter Guard Recognitions & Get Together
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Next Week:
No special events

Long Term Reminders

May 11 - Spring Band Concert, 6:30 PM - Oestreicher Forum

May 13 - Color Guard Clinics Begin

May 14 - Jazz Band Concert, 6:30 PM - Oestreicher Forum

May 23 - Band performance at BVW Graduation


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We had a number of students participate in the KSHSAA Virtual Solo and Ensemble Festival this past week. This event marks the culmination of many weeks of individual practice and tremendous effort on the part of these musicians. Students received feedback from adjudicators and earned an overall rating. For reference, in Kansas, a III Rating is considered Average. A rating of II is Excellent and students earn a Certificate of Accomplishment. A rating of 1 is Outstanding and students receive a medal.

Congratulations to these performers on a terrific achievement in our challenging year of playing! BVW results can be viewed below.

BVW Band Solo & Ensemble Results

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Dear BVW Band Families,

Please note our upcoming events below. Have a great week!
  
This Week:

​No special events
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Next Week:
Monday, April 26
Senior info and photo due for concert program. https://forms.gle/P1TkNZX7RxqocJ166

Tuesday, April 27
Solo Recital Night - schedule of performances will be released later this week
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Long Term Reminders

May 11 - Spring Band Concert, 6:30 PM - Oestreicher Forum

May 14 - Jazz Band Concert, 6:30 PM - Oestreicher Forum

May 23 - Band performance at BVW Graduation
 

Dear BVW Band Families,

Some reminders for the week ahead. As we prepare for our Spring Concert and Student Recognition, there will be deadlines for submitting several forms. Please check your weekly email as well as Canvas notifications for information!

Placements - A reminder these were due on Friday. Please submit if you have not done so. Placements will be sent to Counselors at the end of the week. Students will be able to view 2021-2022 Concert Ensemble Placements at the end of the week as well.

Schedule at a Glance
  
This Week:

Thursday: 2021 BVWMB Leadership Team Meeting during Academic Support Time (12:25 PM) in the Band Room.
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Next Week:

​No special events
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Have a great week!
 
Mr. Love

ATTENTION BAND SENIORS:  We want to celebrate YOU! 

Please take a minute and complete the following Google Form.  We will be highlighting you in both the May Concert Program as well as Senior Spotlights on Social Media throughout May. 

Deadline to submit information is Monday, April 26!

​ Senior Info Form: https://forms.gle/P1TkNZX7RxqocJ166

BVW Band Families,

Thank you so much for those of you who were able to attend the BVW Band Booster Meeting on Wednesday evening.  We had a great turnout and even a few of you attended through Zoom!  For those of you who missed the meeting, here is the recording of the meeting if you would like to watch.

Click this link to view the Zoom meeting recording: ZOOM VIDEO

As we discussed in the meeting, the real priority in getting things off to a strong start next year is asking YOU to be a part of the new leadership team for 2021-22.  Band is one of the few activities in high school that parents are truly a part of making things happen and are, in fact, a necessity!  Because of the unusual year this year, we need volunteers (incoming freshmen parents and soon-to-be sophomore parents this definitely includes you :) to step into leadership for next year as the band directors need your help more than ever.

Please take a look at the job descriptions and get involved!  The structure of the boosters has specifically been designed to spread the responsibilities out to many so that no one is carrying a heavy load by themselves.  We understand that everyone is busy with jobs and families and life but if we are going to have a strong band season next year we truly need you!! Click the links below to learn more!

Job Descriptions: bvwbb_job_descriptions_2021-22.pdf
BVWBB Organization: bvw_band_board_structure_2021-22.pdf

If you have any questions or just want to talk through some of the specifics of a particular role, please do not hesitate to reach out to:

Marty Sinclair          President               martysinclair11@gmail.com
Derald Herinckx Operations      deraldherinckx@gmail.com

Thank you so much for your consideration and it is going to be a fantastic year ahead with your help!

Dear BVW Band Families,

Happy Easter and Happy Passover to those who are celebrating this weekend! Congratulations those who submitted videos for the KSHSAA Solo and Ensemble Festival! Critiques and results should be available later this week. Please see below for some additional information about this week.

Placements - A reminder to all band members in Grades 9 - 11 that your 4th Quarter Assessment / Placement Hearing Videos are due in Canvas by Friday of this week. Percussionists needing to use the band room to record mallet or timpani can arrange times with a director. The band room is available during Academic Check and after school.

Parent / Booster Meeting - As we plan band activities for next year, our fantastic Blue Valley West Band Boosters (BVWBBB) are also preparing for a return to many of our normal events and traditions. ALL Band Parents are automatically members of the BVWBB, and you have a unique opportunity to be involved with and experience your student's journey through high school band from a front row seat! On Wednesday, April 7 from 7-8 PM, the BVWBB are hosting an informational meeting where you can learn about plans for the marching and concert seasons, fundraising, and opportunities to support our great band program! The meeting will be held in the Blue Valley West Band Room. For parents not comfortable with attending in person, Mr. Love will have a live Zoom running of the meeting as well. Please take a few minutes to attend and learn more about the 2021-2022 Band Program and our BVW Band Boosters!

Winter Guard - Our Blue Valley West Winter Guard Is finishing up their competitive season. They will record and submit their final video for the MCCGA Championships this coming Tuesday. On Thursday they will perform an encore of their show for parents in the BV West Gym beginning at 7 PM. Good luck Guard!

BVW Musical - This week the BVW Performing Arts Department presents their musical, The Little Mermaid. As with all activities this year, the cast, crew, pit, and directors have had to work around numerous challenges due to COVID, but in spite of any obstacles, they have assembled a fantastic production! We have a number of band students filling roles in the pit, technical crew, and on stage - to them we want to say break a leg! And if you want to watch, we recently learned that tickets are being made available to the public - check out https://bvwestjags.com/event-tickets for more info.

Schedule at a Glance
  
This Week:

Tuesday:
 *Winter Guard: 6:30 – 9:30 PM (BV West Main Gym - Competition Recording)

Wednesday:
*BVWBB Parent / Booster Information Meeting: 7-8 PM, BVW Band Room
 
Thursday:
*Winter Guard Parent Performance and Final rehearsal: 6 – 9 PM (BV West Main Gym)

Friday:
*4th Quarter Assessment / Placement Hearing Videos due in Canvas

Next Week:

​No special events
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Have a great week!
 
Mr. Love