Band Update for 4/18 - 4/24

We hope that students and families are enjoying the extended weekend and some time together! 

KSHSAA State Music Festival: Congratulations to the Blue Valley West Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band on their successful performances at the KSHSAA State Large Group Music Festival this past week! Both ensembles received top ratings of I (Outstanding) from the three judges for overall I ratings (the first time that both bands accomplished this feat since 2013.) Both bands also had the opportunity to work with Dr. Joe Parisi from UMKC in a clinic following their performance. While we continually work to grow the quality and variety of our musical performances, this is certainly a moment to celebrate our ensembles returning to making music together at a level worthy of recognition amongst our peers! Thank you all our students for your work over the past couple of months!

BVW Concert Festival - Thursday, April 21: A reminder to Concert Band that we perform during class - students will report to the band room during Advisory (students will need to bring / wear their concert black attire.) Students in all our ensembles are welcome to assist with the running of the festival. 

Band Banquet / Senior Recognition / Fall Marching Show Reveal all take place on Monday, May 2! Click for Info!

Marching Band Kickoff - the start of our 2022 season Is May 19  with our Marching Band Kickoff. This will be an evening for current and new students to meet. We will take our first steps (literally) towards a successful season that night! Our pre-season and fall calendar can be found HERE.

This Week
Thursday, April 21
BVW Concert Festival - during the day (Concert Band performs 1:30 PM.)

Fall Color Guard Audition Clinic - "Try a Spin" - 6-8 PM

Next Week
Wednesday, April 27
KCKCC Jazz Festival

Saturday, April 30
KSHSAA State Solo & Ensemble Festival - Washburn Rural HS, Topeka

Two Weeks
Monday, May 2
Band Banquet / Senior Recognition / Marching Show Reveal - 6:00 PM - Click for Info!

Thursday, May 5
2022 - 2023 Drumline Clinic, 6-8 PM
Fall Color Guard Audition Clinic - "Try a Spin" 6-8 PM

Friday, May 6
Nacho Jazz - 7:00 PM, BVW Commons

Looking Ahead

Spring Band Concert - Tuesday, May 10

Marching Band Kick-off & All Parent / Student Meeting - May 19

Graduation Performance (Grades 9-11) - May 22
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