Lee's Summit West High School's Band, Choir, and Orchestra Programs
Band folks! An unavoidable conflict has come to my attention. NEXT THURSDAY, the band was scheduled to play at the basketball game, however, it is also the same night as the NYC Trip CHOIR rehearsal. Therefore, we will NOT perform at Thursday’s game.
We WILL perform at Friday night’s game as scheduled. See you then!
Sincerely,
Clifton D. Thurmond
Good morning! Both of the bands and the percussion ensemble have gotten off to great starts this semester. Mr. Harrel and I are very proud of the progress they are making toward the contest season, but more importantly, growing as musicians. We are hopeful that the masterclasses we implemented this semester are helping in this matter.
Here are some bits of important information for you:
PHYSICALS
All members of NEXT year’s band will need a physical exam completed BEFORE July 15th. It must be a physical exam that was performed AFTER February 1st of this year to be eligible.
Attached you will find a flier advertising for a physical exam clinic sponsored by the school district where you can take care of this requirement right now. The two dates of availability are THIS Saturday, Feb 16 at LSWHS, and NEXT Saturday, Feb 23 at LSHS. Pre-registration is required, so make sure you call the Activities office at 986-4008.
Titan Pride Family, please read below for updates and reminders of several issues surrounding the band world at LSWHS.
New York Trip
The final payment for the New York trip is DUE TOMORROW, FEBRUARY 1st. By tomorrow, you should have paid the entire $1800 toward the trip. We have a deadline with the travel agency and performance companies that MUST be met, so please make sure to take care of this TOMORROW!
Also, concerning the trip, we have our Pre-Trip Concert scheduled for Sunday, February 24th at 7pm (This is a time change from previous emails). Please make sure at least one parent attends this concert as well, as we will have our Pre-Trip meeting following the concert, where plenty of important information will be handed out and shared.
Please look soon for a copy of the medical release/code of conduct form to come home via email and through your son/daughter. These forms will need to be notarized prior to the February 24th concert.
Woodwind Master Classes begin tomorrow, February 1st at 6:45am. All flute, oboe, clarinet, bass clarinet, bassoon, and saxophone students are required to attend.
Solo/Ensemble Contest
All students enrolled in percussion class, concert band, or symphonic band are required to take a solo or a small chamber ensemble to District Contest in March/April. With the exception of six students (they know who they are), all have received music for this and should be practicing it regularly outside of the school day. Many of the soloists must have an accompanist to play with them. They should be contacting Mrs. Pabst in the choir office, or Mrs. Files at SLMS for assistance in this. All students will play for Mr. Thurmond/Mr. Harrel before February 22 as a “screening” to decide whether they will compete at District Contest on March 23rd at LSWHS (students competing here are eligible for State Contest) or at Lee’s Summit Contest on April 11th at LSHS (students competing here are NOT eligible for State Contest).
Basketball Pep Band
Just a reminder that the band will be performing at the February 21 and 22. More on that in the coming weeks.
Have a great weekend!
Mr. Thurmond
Hope you have had a great week and that your weekend is blessed!
Legally Blonde Pit Orchestra
Rehearsal Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday at 6:40am.
Also, please make sure you have the rehearsals in your calendar that start on Jan 28th, as they are everyday after school and evening.
Here is the schedule one more time:
Legally Blonde Pit Orchestra Schedule
Fall 2013 Drumline
The first audition clinic, which is not required but strongly encouraged, is Thursday, Jan 17th after school until 4:30.
Also on this schedule is drumline camp for this summer. Please make sure this gets in your calendar now to prevent vacation conflicts, etc…..
Percussion Ensemble
Rehearsal on Monday, 3:15 to 4:30. Be ready to rehearse with instrument and music set up by 3:15.
Basketball Band (ALL MEMBERS of the Band program)
We will be performing at two basketball games this Winter. Students will need to arrive at school at 6:15 and will be released after the games.
Thursday, February 21st
Friday, February 22nd
Fall 2013 Marching Band
All students in the 2013 Titan Pride Marching Band need to mark these dates off in their calendar for summer camp.
Monday, July 29 through Tuesday, August 6 (excluding Saturday and Sunday) 8am to 4pm
New York Trip
All students going on the New York Trip must be in attendance at our rehearsal next Monday, January 21st from 10am to 1pm.
Also, your final payment (which means you have paid a total of $1800) is due no later than Friday, February 1st
Sincerely,
Mr. Thurmond
Welcome Back!
Just a reminder that the dates on these schedules are happening now, so please make sure you open them again and get them on your calendar.
TOMORROW, ALL Brass players are to report to the band room at 6:45AM sharp!
Thanks so much for all you do for our program.
Clifton D. Thurmond
Please check the updated calendar for choir events in 2013. Thanks!
Calendar 2nd Semester
Here is some information for Titan Jazz auditions 2013.
Optional improv audition will take place over the following chord progression. (Similar to F blues)
GoTell It – solo background track
Audition selections are included in the following pdf file. Look for the music marked in Sharpie for your instrument. Play-a-long mp3 will consist of this drum track — waltz_drums172
Enjoy a few musical selections arranged and performed by the students in IB Music.
AngelsWeHaveHeardOnHigh
ChristmastimeIsHere
JoyToTheWorld
OhLittleTownOfBethlehem
RudolphTheRed-NosedReindeer
SilentNight
TheChristmasSong
UpOnTheHousetop
WeWishYouAMerryChristmas
WhatChildIsThis
And don’t forget the new Christmas classic, here’s a sample of FreeJazzChristmas
Happy Last-Week-of-School!
Mr. Harrel and I are very proud of the performances by Titan Jazz, the Percussion Ensemble, Concert Band, and Symphonic Band last Tuesday night. What a great way to kick of the holiday season! We hope the parents enjoyed our selections and performances of them. Look forward to more and better music in the spring.
Speaking of next semester, there are some NEW events to add to your calendar. Please make sure you read below in the categories that apply to your child.
ALL PERCUSSIONISTS ENROLLED IN 4th HOUR (CONCERT/SYMPHONIC BAND)
Attached is a schedule of required rehearsals for the spring percussion “orchestra”. This group will perform at large group contest in March.
ALL BRASS PLAYERS IN CONCERT or SYMPHONIC BAND
Attached is a schedule of required master classes. All of them will take place before school.
ALL WOODWIND PLAYERS IN CONCERT or SYMPHONIC BAND
Attached is a schedule of required master classes. All of them will take place before school.
ALL STUDENTS GOING ON THE NEW YORK CITY TRIP IN MARCH
Attached is a list of additional dates for rehearsals and concerts that apply only to those students going on the New York trip. These rehearsals and concert are required, please put them in your calendar now to prevent conflicts from taking place, as all three dates are non-school days.
ALL STUDENTS IN THE BAND PROGRAM
Concert Performance Dates for next semester
Mr. Harrel and I wish you and your families a happy holiday season and we look forward to working with you in 2013.
Sincerely,
Clifton D. Thurmond
LSW Una Voce was 1 of 8 high school choirs to advance in a radio competition with a $5000 cash prize. Here is how it works:
Tomorrow, Tuesday, Dec. 4th, 99.7 will broadcast our recording at 7:10 a.m. There will be a 10 minute window after we air to text our support for LSW choir (7:10-7:20 a.m.) The phone number is: 47183 the code you must enter is TITANS.
99.7 the point will broadcast LSW again at 1:15 p.m. and 5:15 p.m . Again with a 10 minute text window. We need a huge text turnout to win this first leg of the competition. You can also tweet @997thepoint or like on 99.7 the point’s facebook page.
If we advance to the next level, we’ll go through another round of texting, etc.
WE NEED A HUGE, LOUD SHOW OF SUPPORT via text messaging and Twitter from our entire Titan Family. Thanks for helping out!
Amy L. Krinke