Band Update for 3/20 - 3/26

​We hope everyone has had a restful and enjoyable Spring Break! The 4th quarter of the year is always somewhat of a “sprint” for the band program, in some ways busier than we are even in the height of marching season with festivals and other events. That said, not every event involves every student, so please make sure you are checking details for our upcoming events.
 
 
 
Solo & Ensemble Festival
A reminder that the KSHSAA Regional Solo and Ensemble Festival is held on Saturday, April 15, 2023 at Olathe South HS. Those who registered via our form will be officially registered through KSHSAA and charged the $12 entry fee via your Booster Account.
 
Solo & Ensemble Assistance
The KSHSAA Regional Solo & Ensemble festival is hosted at Olathe South HS and serves over 1000 student performances in one day. All participating schools are asked to provide parent volunteers from among their band, choir, and orchestra programs to make this event a successful experience for all involved. You do not have to have a student performing to help, and if your student is playing, you will absolutely be able to watch them! Please visit the following link to register as a volunteer and to get more information:
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https://bit.ly/RegSEvolunteer2023
 
Leadership
Reminder that Leadership Applications are due on Wednesday, March 22.
 
Our first clinics will take place Thursday, March 23 from 8 – 8:30 AM and 3 – 3:30 PM.
 
Big Band
We are so excited by the tremendous response we received from students to participate in our Big Band rehearsals and performances. Our first rehearsal will be this Tuesday, March 21 from 7:30 – 8:30 AM. Music will be distributed at our first rehearsal.
 
Pre-Festival Concert
Thursday, March 30 at 7 PM in the PAC. This concert will feature Concert Band, Symphonic Band, and Wind Ensemble performing music slated for our Spring Festivals. We will also be taking our yearbook photo prior to the performance. All students need to arrive by 6:15 PM dressed in concert black.
 
District Music Festivals
Wind Ensemble – Wednesday, April 12 and Symphonic Band – Thursday, April 13. These events are part of our preparation for the State Music Festival later in April. On each day, students need to arrive at the band room no later than 6:00 AM to load the bus. Continued driver shortages require early leave times for events unfortunately. Performances begin after 7 at Blue Valley SW HS. These events take place during our regularly scheduled class. Additional details provided in the coming week.
 
Uniform will be red polo shirts with DARK pants – black or dark jeans please.
 
 
Upcoming Events
 
This Week
Tuesday, March 21
Big Band Rehearsal #1, 7:30 – 8:30 AM
 
Winter Guard Rehearsal – 6-9 PM, BV Academy
 
Thursday, March 23
Winter Guard Rehearsal – 6-9 PM, BV Academy
 
 
Next Week
Tuesday, March 28
Big Band Rehearsal #2, 7:30 – 8:30 AM
 
Winter Guard Rehearsal – 6-9 PM, BV Academy
 
Thursday, March 30 – Pre-Festival Concert – ALL Band Ensembles, 7 PM, PAC
 
Winter Guard Rehearsal – 6-9 PM, BV Academy
 
Friday, March 31 - Saturday, April 1- MCCGA Championships – Winter Guard
 
Two Weeks
Tuesday, April 4
Big Band Rehearsal #3, 7:30 – 8:30 AM
 
Wednesday, April 5 – BV District Wind Ensemble Festival, 7 AM, BVSW
 
Thursday, April 6 – BV District Symphonic Band Festival, 7 AM, BVSW
 
Looking Ahead
Saturday, April 15 – KSHSAA Regional Solo and Ensemble Festival
 
Wednesday, April 19 – KSHSAA State Large Group Music Festival (Sym Band and Wind Ens) – during the day