Band UPdate for 9/12 - 9/18

​Congratulations band and guard on a very successful first game set of performances! While there are always details that we want to continue refining, the spirit, energy, and focus you displayed on Friday were outstanding! Great work!
 
A HUGE thanks as well to the many parent volunteers who assisted with uniforms, food, schlepping, and cheering us on!
 
We have several performances in a row coming up, please make sure to review details below.
 
September 15 Rehearsal & Performing Arts Showcase
As part of our rehearsal this coming Thursday evening, we will be performing for the Blue Valley West Performing Arts Showcase along with the other programs in our Department: choir, orchestra, debate, and theater! Some of our band students will be involved in multiple events that evening!
 
The showcase begins at 6:00 PM in the BV West Performing Arts Center. Band members need to be in the band room with instruments wearing their Grey Band T-Shirt no later than 5:45 PM. We perform last on the Showcase and will only be performing a few pep tunes. Immediately following the showcase (approximately 7:15 PM,) we will move back over to the stadium to continue our rehearsal. Please make sure you are prepared with your Grey Shirt and your rehearsal items. Parents and audience members are more than welcome to come watch rehearsal in the stadium as we continue progress on our show.
 
Parents: The Performing Arts Showcase is presented as a fundraiser, and tickets are needed to attend and watch the portion in the PAC. Please use the following link to purchase tickets for $5 each: https://bvwestjags.com/partner/28/event/675/buy-tickets
 
September 22 Rehearsal & September 23 Home Football Game:
On September 22 we will be welcoming our 8th grade band members from LKMS and PRMS to join us for rehearsal. They will then perform with the Red & Silver Brigade during our pregame performance at the game on September 23. For those of you with 8th grade students in band, information should have been sent last week via Mrs. Gamble and Mrs. Starks. The schedule for our BVW Band Students can be found HERE.
 
September 24 Kansas City Championships
Please view the schedule for our first competition HERE.
 
This will be a terrific experience and opportunity for our students! Parents your support at these events is very much appreciated and helps our students reach a whole new level of performance! If you have never attended a marching festival it is a very unique and exciting experience!
 
Upcoming Events
 
This Week
Tuesday, September 13
Color Guard Rehearsal 6-8:30 PM
 
Thursday, September 15
Evening Marching Band Rehearsal 6-8:30PM / BVW Performing Arts Showcase
 
Next Week
Tuesday, September 20
Color Guard Rehearsal 6-8:30 PM
 
Thursday, September 22
Evening Marching Band Rehearsal & 8th Grade Visit
 
Friday September 23
Home Football & 8th Grade Band Night - SCHEDULE
 
Saturday, September 24
Kansas City Championships Marching Competition @ Blue Springs South HS – SCHEDULE
 
Two Weeks
Tuesday, September 27
Color Guard Rehearsal 6-8:30 PM
 
Thursday, September 29
Evening Marching Band Rehearsal
 
Looking Ahead
Monday, October 3
Blue Valley District Marching Festival