Band Update for 8/8 - 8/14

Thank you to our students, staff, and fabulous parent volunteers for making the past two weeks of band camp a tremendous success for our program! The band made great strides and we look forward to a fun and successful fall season! We continue with mini-camp rehearsals this week as we add to our show and prepare for upcoming performances to kick off the 2022-2023 school year!
 
Mini-Camps
Tuesday & Thursday, August 9 and 11 from 5-9 PM, and Saturday, August 13 from 7 am to Noon. Rehearsal location details and other information will be shared via the Band App prior to the start of rehearsal. As always, our attendance expectations apply to all rehearsals and performances.
 
All-Parent Meeting – Monday, August 8!
A reminder that this coming Monday, at 7 PM we have our Fall Band Parent / Booster Meeting. As part of the evening’s presentation, we will also learn more about our upcoming Mattress Sale Fundraiser which takes place on August 28. We receive a $5 donation for each person in attendance at the meeting, so please be there to learn more!
 
Fair Share Form
We still have several families that have not submitted their Fair Share form which was due on August 1. This form is used to aide in ordering uniform items and other supplies essential to each student’s success this fall. The form can be submitted digitally or dropped in the payment box in the band room. Please also make sure you have uploaded your KSHSAA Physical and Participation packet by August 15.
 
Fair Share Form – Due August 1 with first payment. Forms can be submitted digitally or printed copies can be dropped in the band room.
KSHSAA Physical – Required for all band members. Due no later than August 15.
KSHSAA Participation Forms – Online forms required of all band members. Due no later than August 15.
 
Wind Ensemble Selected to Perform at KMEA
We are excited to announce that the BV West Wind Ensemble has been selected to perform at the Kansas Music Educators Association State Music Convention this coming February 2023. Bands are selected via a blind audition process in the summer. This marks the 5th time that the BVW Wind Ensemble has been selected to perform and the 9th time an ensemble from West will represent our band program at KMEA.
 
Upcoming Events
 
This Week
Monday, August 8
All Parent Meeting: 7 PM in the PAC. WE EARN $5 per PERSON in attendance at this meeting towards our mattress sale fundraiser!
 
Tuesday, August 9
Band Camp: 5- 9 PM
 
Thursday, August 11
Band Camp: 5-8:30 PM
Movie night: 8:30 PM until….
 
Friday, August 12
Drumline performance @ BVUSD Rally in the Valley – details sent via email
 
Saturday, August 13
Band Camp & Parent Preview: 7 AM – Noon (Preview at approximately 10:45 AM)
 
Next Week
Tuesday, August 16
Drumline performance for Transition Day: 7-8 AM
Leadership Team / Volunteer Performance for 9th Grade Assembly: 9:45 AM
 
Thursday, August 18
Evening Marching Band Rehearsal 6-8:30PM
 
7 AM Marching rehearsals begin this week – details dependent on BVW school schedule
 
Two Weeks
Thursday, August 25
Evening Marching Band Rehearsal 6-8:30PM
 
Looking Ahead
September 1 – London New Year’s Day Parade Registration Deadline
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