Band Update for 2/21 - 2/27

Congratulations to the BVW Winter Guard on placing 3rd In their class at Liberty this weekend! The Winter Guard performed their full show for the first time and increased their scores from the previous competition!

A reminder that Symphonic Band and Concert Band students have dress rehearsals on Tuesday, February 22 to coordinate our Winds and Percussion for our upcoming concert.

Leadership Applications are due Tuesday In the band office. Students auditioning for Drum Major will receive their teacher evaluation forms after submitting applications. Our first audition clinics will be Wednesday before school and Wednesday after school. Additional clinic dates and times can be found on the band calendar. A reminder that Leadership Candidates need to attend a minimum of 2 audition clinics, however they are welcome to attend as many as they like!

Volunteer Pep Band on Friday, February 25. This Is our final scheduled pep band - attendance will count for pep band grade ppints for those that haven't completed their required two games, and / or lettering points. 

Spring Band Concert Is Thursday, March 3 at 7 PM. Uniform is Concert Black, and students need to report no later than 5:45 PM for warm-up.
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Solo & Ensemble Festival: Students have the opportunity to prepare and perform solos for the KSHSAA Regional and State solo and ensemble festivals. These take place on April 9 (Regional) and April 30 (State.) Interested students should visit with their director and private lessons instructor to select a piece. Students may begin to register via the following link: SOLO & ENSEMBLE REGISTRATION

Band Camp Dates: As a reminder, dates for all our upcoming events, including our summer and fall conditioning and rehearsals can be found on our calendar. Our Band camp will take place July 25-29 for all percussionists, and August 1-5 for all band and guard members, with additional rehearsals on August 9, 11, and 13. Full details including times, locations, and special events will be shared later this spring as facilities and details are finalized.


This Week
Tuesday, February 22
Symphonic Band Dress Rehearsal #1 - 7:15 -8:15 AM

Concert Band Dress Rehearsal #1 - ADVISORY / AST

Winter Guard Rehearsal 6-9 PM

JPG: 6-7:30 PM - Middle School Students

Thursday, February 24
Winter Guard Rehearsal 6-9 PM

Thursday, February 24 - Saturday, February 26
KMEA State Convention In Wichita - All-State Musicians

Friday, February 25
Volunteer Pep Band (Game #5) - Report at 5:00 pm

Next Week
Tuesday, March 1

Winter Guard Rehearsal 6-9 PM

JPG: 6-7:30 PM - Middle School Students

Wednesday, March 2
Possible Sub-state Playoff Basketball Pep Band

Thursday, March 3
Symphonic Band Dress Rehearsal #2 - 7:15 -8:15 AM

Concert Band Dress Rehearsal #2 - ADVISORY / AST

Spring Band Concert - 7:00 PM

Winter Guard Rehearsal 6-9 PM

Friday, March 4
Pitt State Jazz Festvial - Jazz Ensemble - info TBA

Pep Assembly during 7th Block

Saturday, March 5
Winter Guard Competition #2 @ Belton, MO

Two Weeks
Tuesday, March 8

Winter Guard Rehearsal 6-9 PM

JPG: 6-7:30 PM - Middle School Students

Thursday, March 10

Winter Guard Rehearsal 6-9 PM

Friday, March 11
Spring Break Begins!


Looking Ahead
After Spring Break:
BVW Percussion Fest - April 1
District Band Festivals - April 6 (SWE) & April 7 (SYM) During the school-day
Solo & Ensemble Festival - April 9