Band UPDATE for 1/9 - 1/15

​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