Band UPDATE 12/5 - 12/11

​Congratulations to Jazz Ensemble on their performance at Jingle Jazz and to our outstanding students who performed with the ECKMEA All-District Bands this weekend! This week is concert week – pleas make sure to review the schedule and information below.
 
Band Winter Concert – Thursday, December 8
Performances include our area 6th grade bands, the BV West Percussion Ensemble, and our combined BV West Band Program performing our London concert repertoire. Concert begins at 7 PM in the BV West Performing Arts Center. West students need to arrive no later than 6:30 PM dressed in concert black attire. Please see below for reminders:
 
Concert Attire
A reminder that for our upcoming band concerts, students should wear ALL BLACK clothing. Appropriate examples of concert attire include:
Long sleeve or ¾ sleeve button down shirt – short sleeves are not acceptable
Black slacks, black skirt, or black dress – jeans are not acceptable
Black shoes and black socks – marching shoes work just fine!
 
London participants will need to pack these items in their luggage for our concert at St. James Smith Square.
 
Airport Shuttle Survey
A representative from each family traveling to London needs to complete the following survey by Tuesday, December 6 so we can determine interest for providing a shuttle to KCI.
 
Airport Shuttle Survey
 
All-State Band Auditions
Students who performed with the ECKMEA All-District Bands will be registered to participate in All-State Auditions in Salina on January 7. Please check with Mr. Love if you have questions about the auditions.
 
Upcoming Events
 
This Week
Tuesday, December 6
Winter Guard Rehearsal – 6-9 PM, BV Academy
 
Wednesday, December 7
London Parade Rehearsal – 7 AM
 
Thursday, December 8
Band Winter Concert – 7:00 PM, BVW PAC
 
Saturday, December 10
London Rehearsal and Packing – 1:30 – 4:00 PM
 
Next Week
Tuesday, December 13
Winter Guard Rehearsal – 6-9 PM, BV Academy
 
Thursday, December 15
Winter Guard Rehearsal – 6-9 PM, BV Academy
 
Two Weeks
Tuesday, December 20
Winter Guard Rehearsal – 6-9 PM, BV Academy
 
Looking Ahead
Wednesday, December 28
Leave for London!!!!