​Congratulations to the BVW Winter Guard on the conclusion of a very successful season! Winter Guard placed 4th in class and 7th overall at the MCCGA Championships this past weekend! We are so proud of the progress and dedication shown by all our guard members over the course of an extremely long season!
 
Thank you to all band members for a successful Pre-Festival Concert this past week as well! All groups continue to make progress on their music for our upcoming festivals!
 
Solo & Ensemble Assistance
The schedule for Regional Solo & Ensemble is now posted. Please see the schedule link below. Additional information such as maps and logistical details will be provided to participating students the week of the festival.
 
KSHSAA Regional Solo & Ensemble Festival
 
A reminder that all participating schools are asked to provide parent volunteers from among their band, choir, and orchestra programs to make this event a successful experience for all involved. Please visit the following link to register as a volunteer and to get more information:
 
https://bit.ly/RegSEvolunteer2023
 
 
After School Percussion Help
Mr. Westcott will be at BVW after school from 2:45-4:00 on the below dates. You can use this time to practice for Solo & Ensemble and Marching Percussion Auditions, and he'll be available if you need help. No appointment necessary!
Monday 4/3
Tuesday 4/4
Tuesday 4/11
Wednesday 4/12
Monday 4/17
Tuesday 4/18
Wednesday 4/26
 
Individual Marching Percussion Auditions (Drumline & Front Ensemble)
During class 4/17-4/21 and 4/25-4/28.
 
Audition Clinics (Drumline & Front Ensemble)
Thursday 4/20 and Thursday 4/27 6:00-8:30
 
 
District Music Festivals
Wind Ensemble – Wednesday, April 12 and Symphonic Band – Thursday, April 13. These events are part of our preparation for the State Music Festival later in April. On each day, students need to arrive at the band room no later than 6:00 AM to load the bus. Continued driver shortages require early leave times for events unfortunately. Performances begin after 7 at Blue Valley SW HS. These events take place during our regularly scheduled class. Additional details provided in the coming week.
 
Uniform will be red polo shirts with DARK pants – black or dark jeans please.
 
 
Upcoming Events
 
This Week
Tuesday, April 4
Big Band Rehearsal #3, 7:30 – 8:30 AM
 
Friday, April 7
Yogurtini Fundraiser
 

 
Next Week
Tuesday, April 11
Big Band Rehearsal #4, 7:30 – 8:30 AM
 
Leadership Audition Videos Due
 
Wednesday, April 12 – BV District Wind Ensemble Festival, 7 AM, BVSW
 
Thursday, April 13 – BV District Symphonic Band Festival, 7 AM, BVSW
 
Friday, April 14 – Drum Major Auditions & Interviews
 
Saturday, April 15 – KSHSAA Regional Solo and Ensemble Festival
 
Two Weeks
Tuesday, April 18
Big Band Rehearsal #5, 7:30 – 8:30 AM
 
Wednesday, April 19 – KSHSAA State Large Group Music Festival @ BVSW (during the day – Wind Ensemble & Symphonic Band Only)
 
Thursday, April 20 – Color Guard & Drumline Audition Clinics, 6-8:30 PM
 
Friday, April 21 – BVW Concert Band Festival @ BVW (during the day – Concert Band only)
 
Looking Ahead
 
Wednesday, April 26 – Jazz Big Band performance at KCKCC Jazz Festival
Saturday, April 29 – KSHSAA State Solo & Ensemble Festival
 

​Performance week for all ensembles! Pre-Festival Concert on Thursday for Concert Band, Symphonic Band, and Wind Ensemble! Preview Performance on Tuesday for Winter Guard and MCCGA Championships this weekend! Best of luck to all!
 
Solo & Ensemble Assistance
The KSHSAA Regional Solo & Ensemble festival is hosted at Olathe South HS and serves over 1000 student performances in one day. All participating schools are asked to provide parent volunteers from among their band, choir, and orchestra programs to make this event a successful experience for all involved. You do not have to have a student performing to help, and if your student is playing, you will absolutely be able to watch them! Please visit the following link to register as a volunteer and to get more information:
 
https://bit.ly/RegSEvolunteer2023
 
Leadership
Clinic times this week available during AST. Please see Mr. Love or Mr. Ramsey for a pass.
 
Pre-Festival Concert
Thursday, March 30 at 7 PM in the PAC. This concert will feature Concert Band, Symphonic Band, and Wind Ensemble performing music slated for our Spring Festivals. We will also be taking our yearbook photo prior to the performance. All students need to arrive by 6:15 PM dressed in concert black.
 
After School Percussion Help
Mr. Westcott will be at BVW after school from 2:45-4:00 on the below dates. You can use this time to practice for Solo & Ensemble and Marching Percussion Auditions, and he'll be available if you need help. No appointment necessary!
Tuesday 3/28
Wednesday 3/29
Monday 4/3
Tuesday 4/4
Tuesday 4/11
Wednesday 4/12
Monday 4/17
Tuesday 4/18
Wednesday 4/26
 
Individual Marching Percussion Auditions (Drumline & Front Ensemble)
During class 4/17-4/21 and 4/25-4/28.
 
Audition Clinics (Drumline & Front Ensemble)
Thursday 4/20 and Thursday 4/20 6:00-8:30
 
 
District Music Festivals
Wind Ensemble – Wednesday, April 12 and Symphonic Band – Thursday, April 13. These events are part of our preparation for the State Music Festival later in April. On each day, students need to arrive at the band room no later than 6:00 AM to load the bus. Continued driver shortages require early leave times for events unfortunately. Performances begin after 7 at Blue Valley SW HS. These events take place during our regularly scheduled class. Additional details provided in the coming week.
 
Uniform will be red polo shirts with DARK pants – black or dark jeans please.
 
 
Upcoming Events
 
This Week
Tuesday, March 28
Big Band Rehearsal #2, 7:30 – 8:30 AM
 
Winter Guard Rehearsal – 6-9 PM, BV Academy
 
Thursday, March 30 – Pre-Festival Concert – ALL Band Ensembles, 7 PM, PAC
 
Winter Guard Rehearsal – 6-9 PM, BV Academy
 
Friday, March 31 - Saturday, April 1- MCCGA Championships – Winter Guard
 
Next Week
Tuesday, April 4
Big Band Rehearsal #3, 7:30 – 8:30 AM
 
Two Weeks
Tuesday, April 11
Big Band Rehearsal #4, 7:30 – 8:30 AM
 
Wednesday, April 12 – BV District Wind Ensemble Festival, 7 AM, BVSW
 
Thursday, April 13 – BV District Symphonic Band Festival, 7 AM, BVSW
 
Saturday, April 15 – KSHSAA Regional Solo and Ensemble Festival
 
Looking Ahead
 
Wednesday, April 19 – KSHSAA State Large Group Music Festival (Sym Band and Wind Ens) – during the day
 
Friday, April 21 – BVW Concert Band Festival – during the day at West

​We hope everyone has had a restful and enjoyable Spring Break! The 4th quarter of the year is always somewhat of a “sprint” for the band program, in some ways busier than we are even in the height of marching season with festivals and other events. That said, not every event involves every student, so please make sure you are checking details for our upcoming events.
 
 
 
Solo & Ensemble Festival
A reminder that the KSHSAA Regional Solo and Ensemble Festival is held on Saturday, April 15, 2023 at Olathe South HS. Those who registered via our form will be officially registered through KSHSAA and charged the $12 entry fee via your Booster Account.
 
Solo & Ensemble Assistance
The KSHSAA Regional Solo & Ensemble festival is hosted at Olathe South HS and serves over 1000 student performances in one day. All participating schools are asked to provide parent volunteers from among their band, choir, and orchestra programs to make this event a successful experience for all involved. You do not have to have a student performing to help, and if your student is playing, you will absolutely be able to watch them! Please visit the following link to register as a volunteer and to get more information:
 ​
https://bit.ly/RegSEvolunteer2023
 
Leadership
Reminder that Leadership Applications are due on Wednesday, March 22.
 
Our first clinics will take place Thursday, March 23 from 8 – 8:30 AM and 3 – 3:30 PM.
 
Big Band
We are so excited by the tremendous response we received from students to participate in our Big Band rehearsals and performances. Our first rehearsal will be this Tuesday, March 21 from 7:30 – 8:30 AM. Music will be distributed at our first rehearsal.
 
Pre-Festival Concert
Thursday, March 30 at 7 PM in the PAC. This concert will feature Concert Band, Symphonic Band, and Wind Ensemble performing music slated for our Spring Festivals. We will also be taking our yearbook photo prior to the performance. All students need to arrive by 6:15 PM dressed in concert black.
 
District Music Festivals
Wind Ensemble – Wednesday, April 12 and Symphonic Band – Thursday, April 13. These events are part of our preparation for the State Music Festival later in April. On each day, students need to arrive at the band room no later than 6:00 AM to load the bus. Continued driver shortages require early leave times for events unfortunately. Performances begin after 7 at Blue Valley SW HS. These events take place during our regularly scheduled class. Additional details provided in the coming week.
 
Uniform will be red polo shirts with DARK pants – black or dark jeans please.
 
 
Upcoming Events
 
This Week
Tuesday, March 21
Big Band Rehearsal #1, 7:30 – 8:30 AM
 
Winter Guard Rehearsal – 6-9 PM, BV Academy
 
Thursday, March 23
Winter Guard Rehearsal – 6-9 PM, BV Academy
 
 
Next Week
Tuesday, March 28
Big Band Rehearsal #2, 7:30 – 8:30 AM
 
Winter Guard Rehearsal – 6-9 PM, BV Academy
 
Thursday, March 30 – Pre-Festival Concert – ALL Band Ensembles, 7 PM, PAC
 
Winter Guard Rehearsal – 6-9 PM, BV Academy
 
Friday, March 31 - Saturday, April 1- MCCGA Championships – Winter Guard
 
Two Weeks
Tuesday, April 4
Big Band Rehearsal #3, 7:30 – 8:30 AM
 
Wednesday, April 5 – BV District Wind Ensemble Festival, 7 AM, BVSW
 
Thursday, April 6 – BV District Symphonic Band Festival, 7 AM, BVSW
 
Looking Ahead
Saturday, April 15 – KSHSAA Regional Solo and Ensemble Festival
 
Wednesday, April 19 – KSHSAA State Large Group Music Festival (Sym Band and Wind Ens) – during the day

​Spring Break is right around the corner! While we have a relatively light schedule this week, when we return from break we hit the ground running with contest and festival season!
 
Solo & Ensemble Festival
The KSHSAA Regional Solo and Ensemble Festival is held on Saturday, April 15, 2023 at Olathe South HS. This is a terrific opportunity for students to learn and grow musically! Please note the following. Interested students must complete our internal registration form no later than March 9! Students with questions should visit with a director prior to registering.
 
BVW Band Solo & Ensemble Registration Form
 
 
Leadership
Those interested in serving in a leadership position for the 2023 Red & Silver Brigade marching season need to attend an informational meeting. There are two options for the meeting:
AST (after 3rd block) on Wednesday, March 8 OR AST (PM – after Advisory) on Thursday, March 9. Attendance is mandatory in order to receive the Leadership Audition Packet.
 
We are very excited about the first steps towards our next marching season and look forward to seeing you at one of the meetings!
 
Big Band
One of the challenges our program has faced following COVID is the ability to put together a full Jazz Big Band during the class hour. A full jazz ensemble is a FUN and IMPORTANT component of any band program, and we KNOW that we have a number of students who would love to experience playing Jazz, but lack schedule room for a full semester class.
 
This spring we are offering a Big Band experience open to our Jazz Ensemble class members PLUS any additional students who would like to participate. To participate, students must commit to 7 morning rehearsals and a performance at the KCKCC Jazz Festival in April and Nacho Jazz concert in May. The rehearsal schedule is as follows:
 
Tuesdays, beginning March 21 and running through May 2 from 7:30 – 8:30 AM. Interested students should visit with Mr. Love or Mr. Ramsey. Music will be available before spring break This will be a fun experience and ANYONE is welcome!
 
Upcoming Events
 
This Week
Monday, March 6
BV District Winter Guard Showcase – details TBD
 
Board Booster Meeting – 6:30 PM
 
Tuesday, March 7
Winter Guard Rehearsal – 6-9 PM, BV Academy
 
Thursday, March 9
Winter Guard Rehearsal – 6-9 PM, BV Academy
 
Saturday, March 11
Winter Guard Competition @Blue Springs South HS
 
Next Week
SPRING BREAK!!!!!!!!!!!!
 
Two Weeks
 
Tuesday, March 21
Winter Guard Rehearsal – 6-9 PM, BV Academy
 
Thursday, March 23
Winter Guard Rehearsal – 6-9 PM, BV Academy
 
Looking Ahead
Thursday, March 30 – Pre-Festival Concert – ALL Band Ensembles, 7 PM, PAC
 
Saturday, April 1- MCCGA Championships – Winter Guard
 
Wednesday, April 5 – BV District Wind Ensemble Festival, 7 AM, BVSW
 
Thursday, April 6 – BV District Symphonic Band Festival, 7 AM, BVSW
 
Saturday, April 15 – KSHSAA Regional Solo and Ensemble Festival
 
Wednesday, April 19 – KSHSAA State Large Group Music Festival (Sym Band and Wind Ens) – during the day

​Congratulations Wind Ensemble on a spectacular performance at the KMEA State Music Convention! Many positive comments and compliments on your performance from directors across the state!
 
Percussion Ensemble Concert – Thursday, March 2
5:45 Call Time
6:00 Dress Rehearsal
6:50 Doors Open
7:00 Concert in Band Room
 
Attire:
-black 2022/2023 percussion t-shirt
-black pants, khaki pants, or dark jeans (not shorts, not sweatpants)
-closed-toed shoes (not crocs, not slides)
 
Solo & Ensemble Festival
The KSHSAA Regional Solo and Ensemble Festival is held on Saturday, April 15, 2023 at Olathe South HS. This is a terrific opportunity for students to learn and grow musically! Please note the following. Interested students must complete our internal registration form no later than March 1! Students with questions should visit with a director prior to registering.
 
BVW Band Solo & Ensemble Registration Form
 
Senior Info
While we still have quite a bit of school left, preparations are beginning for celebrating our seniors. Please look for a senior survey being sent via email this week.
 
 
BVW Band Spring Performance Schedule
 
Upcoming Events
 
This Week
Tuesday, February 28
Winter Guard Rehearsal – 6-9 PM, BV Academy
 
Thursday, March 2
Winter Guard Rehearsal – 6-9 PM, BV Academy
 
JPG Concert -7:00 PM in the BVW Band Room
 
Saturday, March 4
Winter Guard Competition @Nixa, MO
 
Next Week
Monday, March 6
BV District Winter Guard Showcase – details TBD
 
Tuesday, March 7
Winter Guard Rehearsal – 6-9 PM, BV Academy
 
Thursday, March 9
Winter Guard Rehearsal – 6-9 PM, BV Academy
 
Saturday, March 11
Winter Guard Competition @Blue Springs South HS
 
Two Weeks
SPRING BREAK!!!!!!!!!!!!
 
Looking Ahead
 

​Hope everyone enjoyed the long weekend! We have a busy week of performances ahead! A huge congratulations to Katie Wasson, Victoria Yoo, and Alex Phan on earning I Ratings and Medals at the KSHSAA State Piano Festival this past Saturday!
 
Concerts
Side By Side Concert – Symphonic Band and 7th Grade – Tuesday, February 21 at 7 PM. Symphonic Band should report before 6:45 PM in concert black.
 
KMEA Preview Concert – Tuesday, February 21 at 8 PM. Wind Ensemble should report at 7 PM to the band room dressed in concert black.
 
KMEA Performance – Wind Ensemble
Our BVW Wind Ensemble was selected to perform at the KMEA State Convention in February! Our performance is on Friday, February 24, at 11:10 AM.
A draft of our performance schedule and final rehearsals can be found HERE.
 
Solo & Ensemble Festival
The KSHSAA Regional Solo and Ensemble Festival is held on Saturday, April 15, 2023 at Olathe South HS. This is a terrific opportunity for students to learn and grow musically! Please note the following. Interested students must complete our internal registration form no later than March 1! Students with questions should visit with a director prior to registering.
 
BVW Band Solo & Ensemble Registration Form
 
Senior Info
While we still have quite a bit of school left, preparations are beginning for celebrating our seniors. Please look for a senior survey being sent via email this week.
 
BVW All-State Musicians
Please double check the schedule sent previously. Leave time is 6:30 AM on Thursday morning!
 
BVW Band Spring Performance Schedule
 
Upcoming Events
 
This Week
Monday, February 20
Wind Ensemble Mini-Camp / KMEA Dress Rehearsal 6-9 PM
 
Tuesday, February 21
Symphonic Band & 7th Grade Band Side by Side Concert 7 PM
Wind Ensemble KMEA Send-Off Concert 8 PM
 
Winter Guard Rehearsal – 6-9 PM, BV Academy
 
Thursday, February 23 – Saturday, February 25
All-State Ensemble Rehearsals and Concerts in Wichita
 
Thursday, February 23
Winter Guard Rehearsal – 6-9 PM, BV Academy
 
Friday, February 24
Wind Ensemble KMEA Performance
 
Saturday, February 25
Winter Guard Mini-Camp, 2-8 PM
 
Next Week
Tuesday, February 28
Winter Guard Rehearsal – 6-9 PM, BV Academy
 
Thursday, March 2
Winter Guard Rehearsal – 6-9 PM, BV Academy
 
Friday, February 24
Wind Ensemble KMEA Performance
 
Saturday, March 4
Winter Guard Competition @Nixa, MO
 
Two Weeks
Monday, March 6
BV District Winter Guard Showcase – details TBD
 
Tuesday, March 7
Winter Guard Rehearsal – 6-9 PM, BV Academy
 
Thursday, March 9
Winter Guard Rehearsal – 6-9 PM, BV Academy
 
Saturday, March 11
Winter Guard Competition @Blue Springs South HS
 
Looking Ahead
 

​A delayed update as things have been a bit fluid this week between the Chiefs’ victory and fluctuating schedules at the high school.
 
Wind Ensemble Rehearsals
Thank you for some fantastic work this week Wind Ensemble! As we discussed this morning, we will have a 7 AM rehearsal on Thursday, February 16 rolling into the adjusted 1st block schedule for that day to help keep us on track for preparation for KMEA. Please also remember our dress rehearsal on Monday from 6-9.
 
Symphonic Band Dress Rehearsal
A reminder to Symphonic Band that we have a dress rehearsal at 8:00 AM on Tuesday, February 21 with the 7th grade band students from PRMS and for our concert that night.
 
Concerts
Side By Side Concert – Symphonic Band and 7th Grade – Tuesday, February 21 at 7 PM. Symphonic Band should report before 6:45 PM in concert black.
 
KMEA Preview Concert – Tuesday, February 21 at 8 PM. Wind Ensemble should report at 7 PM to the band room dressed in concert black.
 
KMEA Performance – Wind Ensemble
Our BVW Wind Ensemble was selected to perform at the KMEA State Convention in February! Our performance is on Friday, February 24, at 11:10 AM.
A draft of our performance schedule and final rehearsals can be found HERE.
 
Winterguard Comps
Congratulations to Winter Guard on a good run at the WGI Regional this past Saturday!
 
BVW Band Spring Performance Schedule
 
Upcoming Events
 
This Week
Monday, February 13
Wind Ensemble Clinic w Dr. Paul Popiel, KU – during class
 
Tuesday, February 14
Pep Band Games #7/8 – Red Band, 4:45 PM CANCELED
 
Winter Guard Rehearsal – 6-9 PM, BV Academy
 
Thursday, February 16
Wind Ensemble Rehearsal – 7:30 AM
 
Winter Guard Rehearsal – 6-9 PM, BV Academy
 
Friday, February 17
Pep Band Games #9/10 – Silver Band, 4:45 PM
 
Saturday, February 18
KSHSAA State Piano Festival in Wichita
 
Next Week
Monday, February 20
Wind Ensemble Mini-Camp / KMEA Dress Rehearsal 6-9 PM
 
Tuesday, February 21
Symphonic Band & 7th Grade Band Side by Side Concert 7 PM
Wind Ensemble KMEA Send-Off Concert 8 PM
 
Winter Guard Rehearsal – 6-9 PM, BV Academy
 
Thursday, February 23 – Saturday, February 25
All-State Ensemble Rehearsals and Concerts in Wichita
 
Thursday, February 23
Winter Guard Rehearsal – 6-9 PM, BV Academy
 
Friday, February 24
Wind Ensemble KMEA Performance
 
Saturday, February 25
Winter Guard Mini-Camp, 2-8 PM
 
Two Weeks
Tuesday, February 28
Winter Guard Rehearsal – 6-9 PM, BV Academy
 
Thursday, March 2
Winter Guard Rehearsal – 6-9 PM, BV Academy
 
Friday, February 24
Wind Ensemble KMEA Performance
 
Saturday, March 4
Winter Guard Competition @Nixa, MO
 
Looking Ahead