Band UPDATE for 3/21 - 3/27

We hope that everyone has had an enjoyable Spring Break and wishing for safe travels for all who are coming home in the next couple of days! When we return to class this coming week, we begin our "sprint" to the end of the year. We are exceptionally thankful that we are returning to a much more typical 4th quarter experience than we've had for the past two years, It is extremely important to also remember that most of our traditional performances, festivals, and other events haven't happened since 2019. This means for much of  BVW Band Family, many aspects of our schedule will seem unfamiliar. Please make sure to review the UPDATE each week and check the Calendar regularly. 

West Area Festival: This coming Wednesday, March 23 in the BVW Main Gym starting at 7 PM. BVW Band members need to be seated and ready to play at 6:20 PM in Concert Black. This even features all band students in the west area from grades 6 - 12. We are hosting our annual Bake Sale - please consider making something to share! 

Leadership Auditions will take place on Friday, March 25 immediately after school. Candidates should double check instructions for their audition.

BVW Percussion Festival: An annual event we host each year on the last Friday in March (this year April 1.) Various percussion ensembles from around the area perform for a clinician. This involves all our percussion students - please look for additional information from Mr. Westcott.

MCCGA Championships: Our Winter Guard Season comes to a close on April 2 in Springfield, Missouri. Winter Guard is running on a high note having placed 2nd in class at their most recent competition. Look for details for our weekend trip this coming week.

Blue Valley District Band Festivals: Wednesday, April 6 - Wind Ensemble; Thursday, April 7 - Symphonic Band. All 5 Blue Valley High Schools come together at Blue Valley Southwest to perform their Spring Festival music for each other. Students need to meet at BV West at 6:45 AM on their respective morning to take the bus to BVSW. We will return at the end of 1st Block on Wednesday; and during AM AST on Thursday. Symphonic Band students will be excused from their 2nd hour class. Students should dress nicely, but do not need to wear concert black.

Solo and Ensemble Festival: All students who registered will perform on Saturday, April 9 at Olathe South High School. We are expected to provide assistance in running the festival (well over 1000 entries from all Blue Valley, Olathe, Shawnee Mission Band, Orchestra, and Choir Programs.) Please look for parent volunteer information this week in your email. 

KSHSAA State Large Group Festival: Our state level music event. Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band perform for a panel of judges and receive a clinic following their performance. Performances take place at Blue Valley Southwest during the school day. This is a concert black attire event.

As always If you have questions about any of our upcoming events please let us know! We look forward to showcasing the hard work of our students in the coming weeks and enjoying the opportunity to again make music togehter!

This Week
Tuesday, March 22
Final Leadership Audition Clinic - volunteers to play national anthem requested! 7:30 AM.

Winter Guard Rehearsal 6-9 PM

Wednesday, March 23
West Area Festival, 7:00 PM - West Main Gym

Thursday, March 24
Winter Guard Rehearsal 6-9 PM

Friday, March 25
Leadership Team Auditions - begin at 3:15 PM

Next Week
Tuesday, March 29
Winter Guard Rehearsal 6-9 PM

Thursday, March 31
Winter Guard Rehearsal 6-9 PM

Friday, April 1
BVW Percussion Festival

Winter Guard to MCCGA Championships

Saturday, April 2
MCCGA Winter Guard Championships - Springfield, MO

Two Weeks
Tuesday, April 5
Winter Guard Rehearsal 6-9 PM - Season Wrap-up

Wednesday, April 6
​BV District Top Band Festival @ BVSW - report 6:45 AM

Thursday, April 7
BV District 2nd Band Festival @ BVSW - report 6:45 AM

Friday, April 8
Pep Assembly

Saturday, April 9
KSHSAA Regional Solo & Ensemble Festival @ Olathe South

Looking Ahead
KSHSAA State Large Group Festival - April 13