Band Update for 10/3 - 10/16

This week’s update was a bit delayed with a performance on Monday – this will cover events for the rest of this week plus next week!
 
Congratulations band and guard on an outstanding performance at the District Marching Festival on Monday evening! You continue to show progress in our performances and we are excited to showcase your hard work in the coming weeks as we close out the season!
 
Homecoming Events / Reminders:
Thursday 10/6 – Evening rehearsal. Pick up your new band polo at the end of rehearsal tonight – uniform for pep assembly.
Friday, 10/7 – Pep assembly – You will report to the band room at the start of 7th Block. We perform Part 4 during the assembly and need to make sure we set up with equipment and staged in the Aux Gym. Wear your red band polo.
Friday, 10/7 Football Game - Click HERE for the schedule.
 
Revised Schedule for Testing
Due to the National Testing Day on Wednesday, October 12, we will not have morning rehearsal. Thursday, October 13 is an All-Block Day. Rehearsal will begin at 7:40 since we have evening rehearsal that night. Then on Friday we have an additional rehearsal as noted below.
 
October 14 – Marching Rehearsal / Band Host:
Rehearsal from 8-9:30 AM. This rehearsal was added because we normally lose a few days during October to conferences and testing, and we need to ensure our show progress remains on track. Following our rehearsal we will host 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. Stick around to watch a fantastic group!
 
October 15 – Odessa Marching Invitational:
Click HERE for the schedule.
 
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.
 
ALL band students will participate in a placement audition during the first week of November. Music for that placement will be available by 3 PM on Thursday, October 6 in Canvas.
 
Honor Band Auditions:
Anyone planning to audition for the ECKMEA Honor Band must complete the following form no later than 11:59 PM on Monday, October 10. Access the form HERE.
 
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.
 
 
Upcoming Events
 
This 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!
 
Next Week
Monday, October 10
ECKMEA Honor Band Audition Sign-ups Due by 11:59 PM
 
BVW Band Booster Full Meeting – 7:00 PM
 
Tuesday, October 11
Color Guard Rehearsal 6-8:30 PM
 
Wednesday, October 12
No 7 AM Rehearsal – National Testing Day
 
Thursday, October 13
All-Block Day – 7:40 AM rehearsal
 
Evening Marching Band Rehearsal
 
Friday, October 14
Marching Rehearsal from 8-9:30 AM /  Host Lincoln HS Band from Sioux Falls, SD
 
Saturday, October 15
Odessa Marching Invitational - SCHEDULE
 
Two Weeks
 
Tuesday, October 18
Color Guard Rehearsal 6-8:30 PM
 
Thursday, October 20
FINAL Evening Marching Band Rehearsal
 
Friday, October 21
Home Football vs. BV & Senior Night
 
Saturday, October 22
KBA State Championships Marching Festival
 
Looking Ahead
Friday, October 28
POSSIBLE Home Football Playoff
 
Week of November 1-4
BVW Placement Auditions
 
Thursday, November 3
Chili Dinner Concert – Jazz Ensemble and Marching Band
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