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We are finally here at the end of a long and successful year! There have no doubt been many obstacles to overcome as we worked to return to a more normal band experience after two years of COVID restrictions, but we are very proud of the steps our program has taken and look ahead to a very bright future!
Congratulations to all our ensembles for the enjoyable and successful performances at our spring concert! We have three more events with the Jag Jump Assembly, Marching Kickoff, and Graduation this week (see details below.) Congratulations again seniors and enjoy this final week of high school! Jag Jump Assembly - Tuesday, May 17. A normal assembly after 4th block minus our seniors. A tradition here at West that has been missed for the past 3 years. Marching Band Kickoff - Thursday, May 19. This is our first regular rehearsal for ALL 2022-2023 band and guard members. We then we close out the evening with a meeting for all parents and band members. Our pre-season and fall calendar can be found HERE. Graduation - Sunday, May 22. This is the final performance of the 2021-2022 school year. All band students in grades 9-11 perform at this event at SWIDAC (the stadium at 135th and Switzer next to Blue Valley Northwest.) Students need to report to the field at 12:00 PM. Students need to wear nice clothes, but dress appropriately for the weather - collared shirt or blouse. Shorts are permissible, but should be "dressier" shorts - not athletic shorts or board shorts. Please check the weather. Students except tuba players will need to transport their own instrument to SWIDAC. Students should be finished by 2:30 PM. End of Year Notes: Graduation counts as the "FINAL" for our 9-11 grade students. During class this week students will rehearse graduation music as well as work on end of year tasks such as instrument check-in, locker clean-out, etc. Students who use school instruments will be able to check-in and check-out their instrument this week. All lockers need to be cleared out, and all school-owned equipment and music turned-in prior to the final day of school. Please check statements from the BVWBB to resolve any outstanding balances owed or credits on your account. This Week Tuesday, May 17 Jag Jump Assembly - 9-11 grade only after 4th block Thursday, May 19 Marching Band Kickoff - 6:00 PM, BVW Commons Sunday, May 22 Graduation Performance - students report at 12:00 PM, SWIDAC (Grades 9-11.) Next Week Thursday, May 26 Leadership Training #1: 8AM - Noon Summer Conditioning / Open Band Room - Times TBA Two Weeks Enjoy your summer!!!!!! Looking Ahead Seniors and senior parents: Congratulations on reaching this significant milestone in your educational experience! We deeply appreciate your time, talents, and effort you have shared with our program the past four years and your leadership throughout our fall and spring seasons. Your final in-class rehearsals will take place Monday / Tuesday of this week. Our Spring Concert constitutes your final exam. Below are some important notes / reminders:
1. We look forward to your final concert performance Monday evening! We will briefly recognize all seniors during the concert, and our program is a dual program for both the band banquet and Spring Concert and features highlights of all our seniors. 2. Following Monday's concert - all school-owned instruments, music, folders, and other equipment must be turned-in. This must be completed prior to the Senior Picnic on Friday. You can check-off this task in class or before / after school / during AST beginning Tuesday, May 10. Failure to turn-in school-owned items will result in a hold being issued by the school office on your diploma. 3. Please check with the BVW Band Booster Treasurer to resolve any outstanding payments owed or credit balances. 4. All senior parents and students will be removed from our email distribution list unless you have an a sibling in grades 8-11. We do want to keep connected with our alumni - please make sure we have a non-Blue Valley email address for you to add to our alumni database! Thank you again Seniors! Enjoy these final days of your high school experience and we look forward to seeing you cross the stage on May 22! Congratulations to Jazz Ensemble for their performance at Nacho Jazz on Friday evening, and a huge thank-you to our Booster Volunteers who helped ensure we actually had Nachos / tacos to eat! Our Spring Band Spring Band Concert is Monday evening. Students need to report by 6:00 PM. Concert begins at 7:00 PM in the PAC. Please double check your black concert attire - if you don't have black dress shoes, marching shoes work fine.
A reminder that our Marching Band Kickoff for the 2022 season on May 19. This is our first rehearsal for ALL 2022-2023 band and guard members. We then we close out the evening with a meeting for all parents and band members. Our pre-season and fall calendar can be found HERE. Our final event of the year Is Graduation - all band students in grades 9-11 perform at this event at SWIDAC on Sunday, May 22. Our tentative report time will be 11:30 AM at SWIDAC (the stadium at 135th and Switzer next to Blue Valley Northwest.) Students will need to wear nice clothes, but dress appropriately for the weather - collared shirt or blouse. Shorts are permissible, but should be "dressier" shorts - not athletic shorts or board shorts. This Week Monday, May 9 Spring Band Concert - 7:00 PM, BVW PAC Thursday, May 12 2022 - 2023 Drumline Clinic, 6-8 PM Next Week Thursday, May 19 Marching Band Kickoff - 6:00 PM, BVW Commons Sunday, May 22 Graduation Performance - 1:00 PM, SWIDAC (Grades 9-11.) Two Weeks Thursday, May 26 Leadership Training #1: 8AM - Noon Summer Conditioning / Open Band Room - Times TBA Looking Ahead A very busy week ahead with many of our final performances and events for the year. First congratulations to our 23 band students who performed at the KSHSAA State Solo and Ensemble Festival on Saturday! Results can be viewed HERE. Congratulations as well to Jazz Ensemble who performed at the KCKCC Jazz Festival and then to our band and guard members who performed with the BVW Chorale and Chamber Singers In San Diego! A showcase of terrific music making over the past several days!
Our Band Banquet and Senior Recognition are Monday evening. Dinner begins at 6:00 PM and Awards at 7:00 PM In the BVW Commons. Thursday is round 2 of our Color Guard Audition Clinics and the first evening of Drumline Audition Clinics. Friday, May 6 Is Nacho Jazz! Come celebrate our Jazz Band in their final event of the season and give our LKMS and PRMS Jazz students a big welcome as well! 7:00 PM - BVW Commons. We do need some help with the Nacho / Taco Bar - see info HERE. Spring Band Concert is Monday, May 9. Students need to report by 6:00 PM. Concert begins at 7:00 PM in the PAC. Please double check your black concert attire - if you don't have black dress shoes, marching shoes work fine. Then in 2 weeks we have our Marching Band Kickoff for the 2022 season on May 19. This is our first rehearsal for ALL 2022-2023 band and guard members. We then we close out the evening with a meeting for all parents and band members. Our pre-season and fall calendar can be found HERE. Our final event of the year Is Graduation - all band students in grades 9-11 perform at this event at SWIDAC on Sunday, May 22. Details on report times and uniform attire will be shared in the coming week. This Week Monday, May 2 Band Banquet / Senior Recognition / Marching Show Reveal - 6:00 PM - Click for Info! Wednesday, May 4 Percussion Dress Rehearsal w/ Sym Band - 7th Hour Thursday, May 5 Percussion Dress Rehearsal w/ Concert Band - 6th Hour 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 Next Week Monday, May 9 Spring Band Concert - 7:00 PM, BVW PAC Thursday, May 12 2022 - 2023 Drumline Clinic, 6-8 PM Two Weeks Thursday, May 19 Marching Band Kickoff - 6:00 PM, BVW Commons Sunday, May 22 Graduation Performance - 1:00 PM, SWIDAC (Grades 9-11.) Looking Ahead Leadership Training #1 - May 26 Summer Conditioning Open Rehearsals begin May 26 Congratulations to all who participated in the KSHSAA State Solo and Ensemble Festival on Saturday, April 30 at Washburn Rural High School in Topeka. A terrific showing from our students!
The correct start time for the End of Year Banquet / Senior Recognition / Marching Show Reveal is 6:00pm. We look forward to seeing you in the commons on Monday 5/2 for this fun event and opportunity to celebrate a successful year.
We're excited to bring back a favorite event - NACHO JAZZ! This fun night of music and build-your-own nachos is a great opportunity to see our jazz students shine. It's scheduled for Friday, May 6 at 7:00pm in the commons. We need several food and product donations and a handful of volunteers. Can you help? Sign up here: www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4AADA928ABF58-nacho
Many events in the coming weeks. Please make sure as always to double check schedule information and details. A reminder that our Spring Band Concert has been moved to Monday, May 9 to avoid conflicts with other school activities. Please see email sent from Mr. Love last week with additional details.
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 Wednesday, April 27 KCKCC Jazz Festival - SCHEDULE Saturday, April 30 KSHSAA State Solo & Ensemble Festival - Washburn Rural HS, Topeka- SCHEDULE Next Week 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 - 6:00 PM, BVW Commons Two Weeks Monday, May 9 Spring Band Concert - 7:00 PM, BVW PAC Looking Ahead Marching Band Kick-off & All Parent / Student Meeting - May 19 Graduation Performance (Grades 9-11) - May 22 The banquet to celebrate the end of our band year will be held on Monday, May 2 from 6:00pm - 7:30pm in the commons at BVW. Join us to recognize and celebrate your Jaguar musician!
We are serving pasta & salad from Rosati's, which will include vegetarian and gluten-free options as well as CAKE! Your student's dinner is paid by the Boosters and there's a small fee* for additional family members who attend. RSVP here by April 25th so we can get an accurate head count: docs.google.com/forms/d/1aya3XBWNoYpe2RHBOSmaI6qUVaqOAv_LpC5-okKoIUM/viewform?ts=624cf383&edit_requested=true *Adults $5 and siblings $3, payable via Venmo (@bvwbandboosters) or Check (send with student and note "Banquet") 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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