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Upcoming Kauffman Center Concert for LSW Music Department

To families of ALL music students in Band, Orchestra, and Concert Choir:

Students in Band, Orchestra, and Concert Choir will perform at the world-renowned Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts on Sunday, March 12th at 2:30pm. We are very excited about this very unique opportunity afforded to us by the collaborative efforts of the Kauffman Center, our Music Parents Organization, and several community business sponsors.

Through this partnership, the Kauffman Center is providing the facility at cost and will not be making a profit on the student performances. In addition, the center is returning all ticket proceeds to the Lee’s Summit West Music Parents organization as a fundraiser.

This special event will allow our students to perform in the Kauffman Center’s Helzberg Hall, providing our student musicians with an experience to remember for a lifetime. We anticipate selling out the 1,600 seats for the concert and encourage our Lee’s Summit West community to invite all family, friends, and avid music-lovers.

Ticket prices for the concert are as follows: $20 for Orchestra and Parterre; $15 for Mezzanine; $10 for Grand Tier. The performing students are admitted to the concert at no cost.

Tickets will go on sale January 12 and can only be purchased online through the Kauffman Center Ticket Office at http://kauffmancenterkansas.ticketoffices.com/.

Thank you for your continued support of the music program at LSWHS! More information will be coming as we grow closer to the event.

Happy New Year!

The Music Staff

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Missouri All State Band Members

Congratulations to all the Titans who auditioned today for the Missouri All-State Band. The following titans were selected to this fine ensemble:

Stephanie Richardson – 2nd Alternate Oboe
Brett Barger – 10th Chair Clarinet
Patrick Hu – 11th Chair Clarinet
Kinady Allen – 2nd Chair Bassoon

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Information Regarding this Sunday's Concert at Redemptorist Church

Dear Concert Choir, Una Voce, and Titan Harmony Families:

We are looking forward to our Catherdral Concert this Sunday afternoon! Redemptorist Church is one of the finest acoustic venues for choral singing in Kansas City. We have specifically selected music to be sung in this space. The choir are singing very well, and it is going to be a stunning concert. This space holds 1200, so bring friends and family!

The address to Redemptorist Church is: 3333 Broadway, Kansas City, MO 64111

The sanctuary will open at 2:30 for seating, with the concert starting at 3:00. Please be aware that there is not a large lobby for gathering prior to 2:30. Also, restrooms are limited at the church, so plan accordingly. There is ample parking next door and behind the church. Students may ride home with their parents following the concert. A bus will bring students back to LSW whose parents are unable to attend. Any other transportation arrangements to or from the church should be discussed with Mrs. Krinke or Mr. Lowry prior to Friday.

We will collect a small donation from each family at the conclusion of the concert to show our gratitude and appreciation to Redemptorist Church for providing their stunning venue for our students.

Itinerary:

11:50-11:55 Load buses in LSW Circle Drive (Students should be dressed in Concert Attire. Concert Choir should have robes/stoles and CHOIR FOLDERS)

Noon – Depart LSW

12:45 – Arrive at Redemptorist Church

1:00-2:30 Rehearsal

3:00 – Concert begins

4:15 – Concert ends

Looking forward to seeing you on Sunday!

Amy Krinke and Jacob Lowry

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Congratulations to the following LSWHS Band Students!

Please help me congratulate these students on being selected to the Kansas City Metro District #3 All-District Honor Bands today!

All District Band
Allyson Jenkins – 5th Chair Flute
Stephanie Richardson – 1st Chair Oboe
Kinady Allen – 2nd Chair Bassoon
Brett Barger – 9th Chair Clarinet
Patrick Hu – 14th Chair Clarinet
Julia Krause – 1st Alternate Clarinet
Michelle Liu – 3rd Chair Alto Sax
Chad Fischer – 1st Alternate Tenor Sax
Peyton Gilbert – 4th Chair Tuba

All District Jazz Band
Chad Fischer – 1st Bari Sax
Keira Griffith – 3rd Trumpet
Vaughn Griffith – Alternate Trombone

Honorable Mention Band
Janine Nunes – 3rd Chair Flute
Julia Krause – 1st Chair Clarinet
Jillian Kirkpatrick – 3rd Chair Clarinet
Ellie Russell – 14th Chair Clarinet
Chloe Metheny-Morris – 17th Chair Clarinet
Chad Fischer – 1st Chair Tenor Sax
Isabella Christie – 6th Chair French Horn

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Please congratulate the following 32 String players who made the Kansas City All District Orchestra this past weekend

LSWHS had another record year. With over 400 trying out, these students really shined. If you see one of the students listed below, please congratulate them.

A special congratulations goes out to Kayla Brumley (ranked 1 in KC on violin) and Bennett Shay-Zapien (ranked 1 in KC on cello)

First Name Last Name Instrument Orchestra
Kayla Brumley Violin Full Vln 1 Chair 1
Kayla Crockett Violin Full Vln 2 Chair 4
Alexis Greeff Violin Full Vln 1 Chair 11
Mikayla Odell Violin Full Vln 1 Chair 12
Emma Carr Violin Full Vln 2 Chair 7
Joshua Foster Violin Full Vln 2 Chair 9
Camden Hernandez Violin String Vln 1 Chair 1
Nicole Taylor Violin String Vln 1 Chair 11
Jessica Norris Violin String Vln 1 Chair 14
Madeline Jacobs Violin String Vln 1 Chair 15
Katie Richardson Violin String Vln 2 Chair 11
Shay Weigel Violin String Vln 2 Chair 15
Rebeka DeJarnette Violin String Vln 2 Chair 19
Elizabeth Rater Violin String Vln 2 Chair 2
Jaklyn Smith Violin String Vln 2 Chair 20
Melorin Azimzadeh Violin String Vln 2 Chair 5
Quincy Munsell Violin String Vln 2 Chair 8
Tucker Thompson Violin Alternate 8
Katie Robinson Viola 4 Full
Claire Garrison Viola 6 Full
Maddie Wiencek Viola 6 String
Olivia Reynolds Viola 4 Alternate
Bennett Shay-Zapien Cello 1 Full
Cooper Carr Cello 6 Full
Ishmael Brown Cello 10 Full
Emma Hannah Cello 2 String
Riley Moulder Cello 11 String
Kathleen Didion Cello 14 String
Sam Royce Cello 6 String
Seth Keep Bass 2 Full
Samantha Asel Bass 5 Full
Max Magee Bass 1 String