Band UPDATE for 2/7 - 2/13

Congratulations to our band students who participated in the KSHSAA Regional Piano Festival this past Saturday! Anika Thakur earned II (Excellent Rating) and Katie Wasson  earned a I (Superior) Rating and qualified for the State Piano Festival in Wichita!

Grocery Sacking: This weekend Is our grocery sacking fundraiser! This Is always a fun event that has the potential to bring in good earnings! See additional information HERE. Students can sign up for shifts throughout the day on Saturday and Sunday.

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. Registration takes place just before Spring Break.

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
Monday, February 7
Full Booster Meeting, 7 PM (Location PAC - Can't attend in person? Virtual Link is HERE.)

Tuesday, February 8
Winter Guard Rehearsal 6-9 PM

JPG: 6-7:30 PM

Thursday, February 10
Winter Guard Rehearsal 6-9 PM

Mama Mia Opens!

Friday, February 11
Pep Band Game # 4 (Silver Band) Report time is 5:00 PM

Musical - Mama Mia!

Saturday, February 12
Winter Guard Saturday Clinic Rehearsal: 11 AM

Hy-Vee Grocery Bagging - see post for details


Sunday, February 13
Hy-Vee Grocery Bagging - see post for details


Next Week
Tuesday, February 15
Winter Guard Rehearsal 6-9 PM

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

Thursday, February 17
Winter Guard Rehearsal 6-9 PM

Saturday, February 19
Winter Guard Competition at Liberty HS

KSHSAA State Piano Festival - for qualifying students

Two Weeks
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)


Looking Ahead
March 3 - Spring Band Concert

​March 4 - Pitt State Jazz Festival