Band UPDATE for 10/24 - 10/30

​Congratulations Band and Guard on a tremendous competitive marching band season! Our show peaked just in time for the KBA State Championships, and you certainly won over the crowd and adjudicators with our show! 3rd place in class in prelims and the Outstanding Guard Caption (and actually the #1 rated guard in prelims) were a great start. Getting to conclude the competitive marching season in Kansas with the last performance in Finals was truly a special moment. A 5th Place finish among a group of 6 bands who (including West) who have for the past 10-15 years been the most consistent high-performing groups in the state is a great way to cap off the season! We are extremely proud of the individual and ensemble growth that was demonstrated throughout the past several months and look forward to what lies ahead in our program as we finish out the Fall Semester!
 
October 28 – Possible Playoff Football Game
We host a first-round playoff game on Friday. Pep band only – no halftime or pre-game performance. Please note that ALL performances are required – attendance issues should be communicated via email in a timely manner. Click HERE for the schedule.
 
November 1 – Winter Guard Audition Clinic
Come to the Commons at 6:00 PM if you are interested in auditioning for Winter Guard! See additional information in your recent Booster email.
 
November 3 – Chili Dinner
Do you have what it takes to WOW a crowd with your unique CHILI? Entries must arrive at the Commons no later than 5:45pm. Challengers are encouraged to lure chili voters with your unique table decor, toppings & perhaps costumes. Chili must be labeled with type (beef, vegetarian, chicken, etc.), in a large crock pot, & ready to be sampled/served by 6pm.
Marching Band Students will wear their Show T-Shirt (blue with the fountain logo) and jeans / long pants.
GRAND PRIZE:  4-Days and 3-Nights at the Krizek's VRBO at Table Rock Lake! Two Condos to choose from: Condo 1-Amazing Views or Condo 2-Walk In (No Stairs). Pick your dates (excludes holidays). Standard VRBO terms.
COST: $5 per person at the door includes chili, topping, salad & cornbread. (Proceeds, if any, will go to our general Band Booster Fund.)
TIMELINE:
5:15 pm - Commons open for Chili Contest Entry Set-Up
6:00 - 6:30 pm - Chili Voting
6:30 - 7:15 pm – Dinnertime
7:30 pm - Jazz Ensemble & Marching Band Concert begins in the PAC
November 5 – ECKMEA All-District Auditions
Students who registered for auditions need to report to Gardner-Edgerton High School by 8:00 AM on this day. Auditions usually conclude by 2 PM, depending on the number of auditions in each section. Please see Mr. Love, Mr. Ramsey, or Mr. Westcott if you have additional questions. A detailed email with instructions will be sent to participants next week.
 
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
At the conclusion of marching band, we divide into three different concert bands for the remainder of the year: Wind Ensemble (most select); Symphonic Band; and Concert Band. At semester these groups move to different class hours.
 
Instructions are available in Canvas.
 
Upcoming Events
 
This Week
Monday, October 24
Final regular 7 AM rehearsal – marching logistics and season wrap-up
 
Friday, October 28
Possible Home Football Playoff Game
 
Next Week
Tuesday, November 1
Winter Guard Audition Clinic
 
Week of November 1-4
BVW Placement Auditions
 
Thursday, November 3
Chili Dinner Concert – Jazz Ensemble and Marching Band
 
Saturday, November 5
ECKMEA All-District Honor Band Auditions at Gardner-Edgerton High School
 
Two Weeks
Monday, November 7
BVW Band Booster Board Meeting
 
Tuesday, November 8
Veteran’s Day Assembly – performance TBD
 
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
 
Looking Ahead
 
Thursday, November 17
London Trip Meeting