Lee's Summit West High School's Band, Choir, and Orchestra Programs
Good Morning,
I just wanted to send out a reminder that the Cookie Dough Fundraiser is due this coming Monday, Sept. 29. This is the last weekend to get out there and sell.
If you have any questions , please feel free to contact me.
Thank you,
Andrea Kaiser
LSW Music Fundraiser Liaison
On Friday morning, from 7:20 am to 8:30 am, jackets will be distributed to the individuals in the Men’s Choir. Parent volunteer assistance (2-3 helpers) will make this process run much smoother. If you are available to assist, please reply to this email.
Thanks!
Nancy
Here are the details for THIS week:
Monday
Jazz Jam after school until 3:15
Tuesday
Woodwind and Brass sectionals begin at 6:45am
Battery sectional begins at 7am
Drumline Rehearsal begins at 5pm
Full Band Rehearsal begins at 6:30pm
Thursday
All woodwind and brass students wishing to audition for All-District Band MUST turn in a recording of all major and minor scales requested by the audition (see audition packet for more details)
All percussion students wishing to audition for All-District Band MUST turn in a video recording of the Auxiliary Etude (see audition packet for more details)
The ONLY exception to this requirement is made for those who made/performed in the All-District or Honorable Mention Band last December at the HIGH SCHOOL level. (If there is a question, please ask before Thursday)
Full Band Rehearsal begins at 6:30pm
Friday
Jazz Jam after school until 3:15
Cookie Dough Fundraiser
This is the LAST week to be selling cookie dough. The money and orders will be due NEXT Monday, the 29th. Orders not in by this date may not be filled.
Items of future reference:
Homecoming Parade: This parade is after school on Thursday, October 2nd. This is NEXT Thursday. We will travel by bus to/from downtown Lee’s Summit to march in the parade. The parade will begin promptly at 3:30pm. Students will be need to be picked up around 4:15 or 4:30pm at LSW.
Homecoming Game: FYI, at this game, we will perform our show AFTER the game due to the royalty ceremony at halftime. Therefore, pick up time will be a little later. This is on Friday, October 3rd.
October Evening Rehearsals: As scheduled, we move to only ONE evening rehearsal per week in October. Those dates are on Tuesday 10/7, Thursday 10/16, and Tuesday 10/21 . Also, please note that those rehearsal times change to 6pm to 9pm .
Playoff Football Games: The scheduling of these games have changed. The POSSIBLE playoff games will occur on the following Fridays: 10/24, 10/31, 11/7, and 11/14. We need to be ready to play any/all of these. However, we won’t know IF we are in it, or IF it is a home game until the week prior. Thank you for your flexibility.
PREVIEW OF CHAMPIONS (Last Saturday)
We had a GREAT weekend! We took 2nd in our class in the prelims competition, I was expecting to take 2nd or 3rd. (There were 4 bands in each class)
We, then, placed 7th in finals competition, which is an open class format (meaning no class divisions, all bands in one big class). Knowing of all the competing bands, I had expected to come in 9th or 10th. The kids outdid themselves and I am so proud of them.
Way to go Titan Pride!
Anyone who is interested in playing jazz should attend our Jam Sessions which will be starting next week. What is a Jam Session? Basically, we’ll be getting together to play some music. Who can come? Any wind player or rhythm section player. When are they? See the snapshot of the calendar:
Ask Mr. Harrel if you have any questions. See you next week! — and also this weekend 🙂
The marching
band will be wearing the old marching band uniforms to the competition this
Saturday in Blue Springs. Yvonne will
begin fitting the kids in uniforms Monday during school between 8:30 am and
11:00 am.
If you can
assist at any time during this time, please sign up in Charms.
Charms
instructions:
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Dear Men’s Choir families,
In class today, we discussed the details regarding the Men’s Choir uniform for all of our concerts. In case this information doesn’t make it home, here are the details:
The Men’s Choir concert uniform consists of several parts:
Today, each boy was measured for his Men’s
Choir dress shirt. Blazers and ties will be
distributed in a few days. Each member
needs to provide their own dress slacks (solid black) as well as their dress
shoes, and belt.
A $30.00 Uniform Fee is due by September 19th. This fee covers the purchase of the shirt, and rental of the jacket
and tie. If your student has been in Men’s Choir in a previous year and already owns a shirt, he is only required to pay
$10.00 to rent his blazer and tie. All checks payable to LSWHS.
Thank you so much for supporting your son, and
the LSW Men’s Choir. Hope to see you all
at our Fall Concert on October 14th.
Amy Krinke and Jacob Lowry
Competition season is quickly approaching (1st one is next week!). This coming week is super busy, so make sure to read through this carefully. Feel free to respond with questions as needed.
Tuesday
Sectionals (brass and woodwinds only)
6:45am
Drumline Sectional
5:00pm
Full Band Rehearsal
6:30-8:30pm
Wednesday
Dig for the Cure Volleyball Match
6:00pm call time in band room.
Game will be outside in the stadium, weather permitting
We will be wearing, once again, our khaki shorts/tee shirt outfit weather permitting
Students SHOULD be finished around 8:00pm
Parents are encouraged to attend this WONDERFUL event honoring those who have been afflicted with, are recovering from, have survived, or have passed away due to cancer.
Thursday
Full Band Rehearsal
6:30-8:30pm
Saturday – Preview of Champions Marching Festival (ALL DAY)
Attached you will find a more detailed itinerary for the day. With this being our first competition, we will send home some useful information early next week so each student is prepared for the day.
All band members must report to LSWHS before 10:30am, as that is when the bus should depart.
The band will return to LSWHS around 10:00pm.
We will be performing twice that day. The PRELIMS performance will be at 1:15pm. The FINALS performance will be sometime between 6 and 9pm. Our performance time will be selected after PRELIMS awards.
(See attached file: Preview of Champions.doc)
Some Items on the horizon for you to keep in mind:
Have a GREAT weekend and we will see you TONIGHT at the ballgame!
Go Titans!
Clifton D. Thurmond
Hello there! Fall has either arrived or is giving us a little preview, which I love as it is my FAVORITE season of all.
Due to the possibility of chilly weather, we have decided to alter our uniform a little bit so all are more comfortable. Here are the specifications:
THANK YOU FOR ALL YOU DO!
Clifton D. Thurmond
Director of Bands, Lee’s Summit West High School
Good Evening Everyone,
To start lets keep our fingers crossed for no rain tomorrow for the Ice Cream Social!
I am attaching a form for t-shirts or hoodies. We have a new design this year.
Orders are due Friday 9-19. Turn orders in the drop boxes in the band room or choir room. Please make sure that its in an envelope marked Spirit Wear.
Order forms will be at our merchandise table tomorrow night.
Thank you,
Andrea Kaiser
LSW Music Fundraiser Liaison
Dear Parents:
We are looking forward to the Ice Cream Social tomorrow evening! The kids have been working really hard and are excited to share with you what we have been working on this school year.
If you’ve looked at the weather forecast, it certainly looks like there is a probability of rain tomorrow night. If there is rain, the entire event will go on as scheduled but will be moved inside. The performances will happen in the PAC, and the Ice Cream Social portion will happen in the commons. If we end up inside, it will be important for everyone to listen to the announcements made in the commons so you know when performances will take place in the PAC. Also, the formation of lines will be tight inside, so please watch for the signs, and be as patient as possible as our music parents will be working as hard as they can to pull off such a large event inside.
Your student has been given specific “call” times on when to arrive. The performances will begin at 6:00 p.m. and will happen in the following order:
We are looking forward to a fantastic evening of music tomorrow night. Rain or shine, we’ll see you there!
LSW Music Staff