Looking forward to Thanksgiving Break, but a reminder that we have a LOT of events happening right after we return!
 
Thursday, November 17 – London Trip Meeting
Required for all participant families. Detailed itinerary information and other logistical updates will be provided.
 
Pep Band
Our Basketball pep band schedule will begin in January due to preparations and shipping of equipment for London. All band members will be expected to perform at 3 pep band nights (5 games total – 2 double headers and 1 single game) during January and February. This is part of our support of our BV West Family. The pep band dates can be found below:
Pep Band Schedule 22-23
 
Pep Band assignments will be made after Thanksgiving Break. There is a good deal of flexibility in how students are assigned or swapping of dates to accommodate other activities and sports.
 
Wind Ensemble
As shared earlier this year, Wind Ensemble has been selected to perform at the KMEA State Music Convention in February, an honor equivalent to winning a state title. Due to the short preparation timeline and due to many short weeks in January and February, Wind Ensemble members will have some additional rehearsals scheduled. Those are tentatively set for
Monday, November 28 from 7-9 PM
Monday, January 16 from 7-9 PM
Monday, February 20 from 7-9 PM
 
Jingle Jazz – Thursday, December 1
Our annual Winter Concert for Jazz Band! Concert is at 7 PM in the PAC.
 
ECKMEA All-District Honor Band and Jazz Band Concerts – Saturday, December 3
All events take place at Blue Valley High. Schedules and music will be emailed to selected students after they are received.
 
Band Winter Concert – Thursday, December 8
Our annual Winter Concert for our band program. This year we will be hosting the West Area Beginning 6th Grade Bands at the start of the concert. Our performance this year will be a combined performance featuring all students in the BV West Band and our music for London.
 
 
Upcoming Events
 
This Week
Tuesday, November 15
Winter Guard Rehearsal – 6-9 PM, BV Academy
 
Thursday, November 17
LNYDP Trip Meeting
 
Winter Guard Rehearsal – 5-8 PM, BV Academy – London students excused at 7 for meeting
 
Next Week
Thanksgiving Break!!!!
 
Two Weeks
Monday, November 28
Wind Ensemble “mini-camp” rehearsal – 7-9 PM
 
Tuesday, November 29
Winter Guard Rehearsal – 6-9 PM, BV Academy
 
Thursday, December 1
Winter Guard Rehearsal – 6-9 PM, BV Academy
 
Jingle Jazz – 7:00 PM, BV PAC
 
Friday, December 2
Pep Band Game #1
 
Saturday, December 3
ECKMEA All-District Honor Band @ Blue Valley
 
Looking Ahead
Thursday, December 8
Band Winter Concert
 
Saturday, December 10
London Trip Rehearsal and Packing
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Newsletter a little delayed courtesy of the Chiefs overtime win! Thanks to all our students and parent volunteers for helping to make our first Chili Dinner a terrific and fun success! We have a lot going on in the coming weeks, so please read the schedule carefully. Congratulations to our students who auditioned for the ECKMEA Honor Ensembles this past weekend! Results should be posted shortly!
 
Wednesday Parade Rehearsals
Reminder that each Wednesday between now and when we leave for London (except for Thanksgiving week) all participants have a required rehearsal from 7-7:30 AM to prep for our parade performance. Meet at the track in the stadium before 7 and dress appropriately for the weather!
 
Thursday, November 10 - Winter Guard Parent Meeting
At the Blue Valley Academy Gym, 7500 W 149th Terrace, Overland Park, KS 66223. 7:00 PM. Required meeting for all Winter Guard Parents.
 
Saturday, November 12 - London Parade Rehearsal
1:30 – 4:00 PM at West. We will learn our TV spotlight routine as well as rehearse for the parade and concert. This is a mandatory rehearsal for all trip performers.
 
Placement Auditions
Placements have concluded and results will be posted Monday afternoon in the band app. Placements are based upon each student’s musical development; ensemble instrumentation needs; and performance on the placement material. The goal is to place each student in an ensemble that will provide an appropriate balance of musical challenge and enjoyment. Students with questions about the strengths and areas of growth seen in the placement process may schedule a conference with a director. We will not discuss results via email.
 
Pep Band
Basketball season is right around the corner, and we will have pep band information ready at the end of the week. Stay tuned!
 
Thursday, November 17 – London Trip Meeting
Required for all participant families. Detailed itinerary information and other logistical updates will be provided.
 
Upcoming Events
 
This Week
Monday, November 7
BVW Band Booster Board Meeting
 
Winter Guard Rehearsal – 6-9 PM, BV Academy
 
 
Thursday, November 10
Winter Guard Rehearsal – 6-9 PM, BV Academy
 
Saturday, November 12
LNYDP Rehearsal, 1:30 – 4 PM
 
Next Week
Tuesday, November 15
Winter Guard Rehearsal – 6-9 PM, BV Academy
 
Thursday, November 17
LNYDP Trip Meeting
 
Winter Guard Rehearsal – 6-9 PM, BV Academy – Non London participants only
 
THREE Weeks
Monday, November 28
Wind Ensemble “mini-camp” rehearsal – 7-9 PM
 
Tuesday, November 29
Winter Guard Rehearsal – 6-9 PM, BV Academy
 
Thursday, December 1
Winter Guard Rehearsal – 6-9 PM, BV Academy
 
Jingle Jazz – 7:00 PM, BV PAC
 
Friday, December 2
Pep Band Game #1
 
Saturday, December 3
ECKMEA All-District Honor Band @ Blue Valley
 
Looking Ahead
Thursday, December 8
Band Winter Concert
 
Saturday, December 10
London Trip Rehearsal and Packing
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