We hope that our London trip participants are beginning to re-acclimate to our time zone and that you are recovering well from jet lag! The London Band App will remain active throughout the rest of the semester so you can share / download pictures and videos from the trip.
Our program hits the group running right from the start of the semester. Please review the information below regarding our upcoming performances and events. Performance Schedule All performances can be found on our Google Calendar. Below is a link to a printable list of dates to help with coordinating schedules. BVW Band Spring Performance Schedule Basketball Pep Band All band students participate in pep band during the Spring semester. Each member has 3 nights (which is 5 games – 1 single and 2 double headers.) Assignments can be adjusted as needed to accommodate other activity schedules, so long as those potential conflicts are discussed with Mr. Love well in advance – at least 2 weeks of the date. Pep Band Assignments can be found HERE. Dates of our pep band performances can be found HERE. Enrollment In the coming weeks students will begin the process of selecting courses for the 2023-2024 school year. If students have questions regarding band placements or course offerings please visit with a director. We are happy to assist students in navigating the school schedule to ensure they can continue playing in band while pursuing a range of interests at West! Our enrollment brochure can be found HERE. It is primarily targeted towards rising 9th grade students, but the information applies to all. Wind Ensemble Mini-Camp Monday, January 16, 6-9 PM. We will have private lesson staff and professionals here to work with Wind Ensemble in preparation for their KMEA performance in February. Our next mini-camp will be February 20. Side by Side Concert Our first Side by Side Concert is on Thursday, January 19 at 7 PM in the PAC and features the Wind Ensemble and 8th Grade Bands from Lakewood and Pleasant Ridge. Concert Black Attire. This is a shorter concert, but is an opportunity to present our program to 8th grade parents and students. John Philip Sousa Honor Band Held in Lawrence the weekend of January 20-21. Selected students should receive schedules and other information via email. Upcoming Events This Week Monday, January 9 BVW Band Booster Board Meeting, 6:30 PM, BVW Band Room Tuesday, January 10 Winter Guard Rehearsal – 6-9 PM, BV Academy Thursday, January 12 Winter Guard Rehearsal – 6-9 PM, BV Academy Saturday, January 14 Winter Guard MiniCamp – 2 -6 PM, BVW Next Week Monday, January 16 BVW Wind Ensemble Mini Camp, 6-9 PM Tuesday, January 17 Winter Guard Rehearsal – 6-9 PM, BV Academy Wednesday, January 18 8th Grade Rehearsal with BVW Wind Ensemble, during class Thursday, January 19 Winter Guard Rehearsal – 6-9 PM, BV Academy BVW & LKMS / PRMS 8th Grade Side by Side Concert, 7 PM Friday - Saturday, January 20-21 John Philip Sousa Honor Band, University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS Two Weeks Monday, January 23 Future Jag Night – Volunteers needed to visit with 8th grade students – see Mr. Love if interested Tuesday, January 24 Winter Guard Rehearsal – 6-9 PM, BV Academy Thursday, January 26 Winter Guard Rehearsal – 6-9 PM, BV Academy Saturday, January 28 Winterguard Competition #1 – Battle HS, Columbia, MO Looking Ahead Saturday, February 4 KSHSAA Regional Piano Festival – see Mr. Love for additional information – registration in mid-January Comments are closed.
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