Lee's Summit West High School's Band, Choir, and Orchestra Programs
We’re traveling to Ottawa State University next Wednesday. Plan for an all day trip. We’ll have sectionals, jam sessions, rehearsals, performances, and FOOD! We’ll be leaving LSW at 7:30am and arriving back to west about 7pm. The list of clinicians is great and I’m looking forward to it. It’ll be a lot of fun and we will be 1000% more jazzy when we get back.
Let me know if you have any questions!
Shawn Harrel
There’s a great story in the LS Joural about LSW grad Laura Cooke, who recently graduated from MU and is the drum major of the 350-member MU marching band. Way to go, Laura!
1. Basketball games for both bands this week. Check your schedule.
2. Drum Major meeting on Tuesday before school at 7. All current, future, and aspiring drum majors should attend, whether you plan to tryout this year or not.
3. It’s contest registration time. You MUST have music, accompanist, and be registered via Google form no later than Friday of this week!! See me with questions.
Band students, please complete the following survey. Thanks!
Happy New Year, and welcome to the Titan Pride Band Program.
First, on Thursday, February 25th, the Symphonic Band from LSW and the SLMS 8th Grade Concert Band will be having a joint concert here at LSWHS in the Performing Arts Center at 7pm. Students will have a joint rehearsal that evening on stage with Mr. Knapp at 6pm.
During this time, I would like to invite all parents of 8th grade students (or any current high school parents who wish to come) for an introductory meeting to the high school band program. I will cover everything you might need to know entering high school as it pertains to band.
Second, here are the dates for our summer band camps. Please get them in your calendar now to prevent conflicts from arising.
Drumline Camp (ALL percussionists in the program)
July 18-22, 2016 – 8am to 4pm
Band Camp (ALL members of the band program, including percussionists)
July 25-29, 2016 — 8am to 4pm
If you have ANY questions, don’t hesitate to ask them. Otherwise, you will be receiving regular emails throughout this semester to prepare you for next year.
Many blessings!
Welcome back Titans!
We start full force tomorrow in preparation for all of our spring semester work and events.
Please make sure you continue to refer to the calendar on titanmusic.org for all future events.
Pep Band!!!
The first game is THIS FRIDAY for the Titan Band (refer to attachment to determine which group you are in)
Call time is 6:30pm wearing jeans and either the uniform shirt OR show shirt from the marching band season.
Students can be picked up around 8:30pm
The first game is NEXT FRIDAY for the Pride Band, same logistics as above
Important Dates for Percussion Ensemble, Freshman Band, Concert Band, Symphonic Band
ALL CLASSES WILL START TOMORROW WITH INSTRUMENTS!!!!!
The following three freshmen were named Honorable Mention in the 2016 Missouri All-State Band. What an outstanding accomplishment for them this year!
Patrick Hu, 1st Chair Honorable Mention Clarinet
Jillian Kirkpatrick, 19th Chair Honorable Mention Clarinet
Kinady Allen, 4th Chair Honorable Mention Bassoon
Hello again!
As seen at the banquet last Monday, you too can own a copy of the DVD filled with memories from a great season. Simply fill out the attached form and submit it with money to Mr. Thurmond by THIS FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4th!
A huge thanks to Jeremy Flowers for compiling all of this together for our sake.
Good morning! I hope your Thanksgiving was blessed. Amazing that there is just 3 weeks to Christmas break. We have a lot to do!
Chipotle Fundraiser Night
This Thursday, December 3rd, the LSWHS Music Department will receive 50% of all sales IF our name is mentioned. Please get all of your family and friends to dine at Chipotle in the Summit Woods Shopping Center off Chipman Rd on Thursday between the hours of 4pm and 8pm. Fliers are attached.
Winter Concerts, Monday, December 7th (That’s next week!)
ALL band members are participating in these concerts. The first concert will start at 6pm and will include the Percussion Ensemble, Concert Band 2 (Thurmond), Concert Band 1 (Harrel), and Concert Orchestra. The second concert will start at 7:30pm and will include the Jazz Band, Philharmonic Orchestra, Symphony Orchestra, and Symphonic Band.
Have you purchased a tuxedo shirt and bowtie for your son? If not, please make sure you do by Monday. At this point, they should have a their coat, pants, and cummerbund at home. Also, make sure they wear black dress socks and black shoes.
Have you had your daughter’s dress altered? If not, please do so by Monday. Also, make sure they wear black hose/tights and black dress shoes (preferably flats). Any hair accessories MUST be black. Appropriate jewelry is acceptable.
Call Times for the Concert
Concert Band 2 (Thurmond) 5:30 on Stage
Concert Band 1 (Harrel) 5:45 in the Band Room
Symphonic Band 7:15 in the Theater Classroom
Jazz Band 7:15 Band Room
Percussion Ensemble Call time with the band you play in
November Fundraiser frozen pick up is on Tuesday, December 8th in the Band Room after school! Please make arrangements to have your items pick up so they don’t thaw overnight.
Again, a reminder to get your assigned pep band dates in your calendar now to prevent conflicts!
Don’t forget to come eat at Chipotle on Thursday night!
Have a great day!
Auditions for All-State Band are THIS Saturday, December 5th. They are held at Hickman High School in Columbia.
We will NOT be providing transportation due to the nature of scheduling these auditions. Because of this, I will need you to sign and return the attached form that explains how your son/daughter is getting to auditions and back BEFORE FRIDAY!
Attached, you will also find some documents concerning audition procedures. Please read over them carefully so you are prepared for the day (it COULD be a long one).
We have already registered you, so please do not attempt to register or pay for your audition.
Additional Clarinet Audition Procedures
state travel release
Audition Procedure