Find the results to today’s auditions here: All District Results
Marching Band DVD
What a great marching band season! Thank you to all of the parents that volunteered throughout the season. I know that the staff and students appreciated your efforts.
At the banquet Monday night, a slide show highlighting various pictures that had been taken throughout the year was played. There was also a slide show of the seniors, showing their baby and senior pictures. These presentations are available to purchase for $10. If you would like to purchase the DVD, please turn in the following information with $10 in the lockbox in the band room. Please let me know if you have any questions.
Name:
Student:
Email:
Number of DVDs:
Make checks payable to Andrea Kaiser. All proceeds will be donated to the LSW Music Parent group.
Thank you!
Nancy Shaeffer
All District Audition Logistics
Here’s a handy file put together by Mr. Thurmond to help with the logistics of Saturday’s All District Auditions.
Titan Pride Update, week of November 4
Good morning and happy Friday!
Now that marching band is over in the competitive/rehearsal sense, you will probably see bi-weekly updates from me from here on out.
Monday, November 4
Band Banquet at Garozzo’s
Begins at 7pm
For all that RSVP’d, please bring cash or check (made payable to LSWHS) to the banquet with you. We will have a table at the banquet room entrance collecting that money from you.
The kids have been asked by their band council to dress nicely, as it is a nice restaurant and a nice event.
Tuesday, November 5
Music Parents meeting, 7pm in the band room
All parents are encouraged to attend
Wednesday, November 6
Playoff Football vs Belton HS
Call time for students is 6:00pm. This is different than usual. Want to give them more time at home before the game.
Monday, November 11
Playoff Football, if we win on Wednesday
Symphonic Band
Members of the Symphonic Band received the attached syllabus for this class. It has all concert dates and policies/expectations for being a part of the Symphonic Band.
(See attached file: 2014 SB Syllabus)
Concert Band
Members of the Concert Band were given a list of their concert dates as well, please ask your son/daughter about this so they can be put on your calendar.
Winter Concert
Percussion Class, Symphonic Band, Concert Band
Tuesday, December 10th
Have a great week!
Clifton D. Thurmond
Last Weekend of Marching Band Competition Season
Happy Last week of the competitive season,
Band Banquet, Monday, November 4th, 7:00pm
First, please notice the time change. The banquet will begin at 7pm at Garozzo’s on 291 in Lee’s Summit.
Please click on the link below and RSVP for anybody attending the banquet EXCLUDING the marching band member.
RSVP’s MUST be received no later than 9pm, Tuesday, October 29th.
All tickets are $17. Marching Band members have already been paid for.
RSVP Form
You may send payment to school OR pay at the door. Cash or check (made payable to LSW)
Tomorrow, Saturday, October 26th, Odessa Marching Festival
A reminder that all students should be on campus BEFORE 12:40pm. Here is the itinerary once more.
Symphonic Band and Concert Band PLACEMENT auditions, Monday/Tuesday, October 28/29
Here is the audition schedule. All students enrolled in 4th hour are required to take this audition for placement and a grade.
Playoff Football Game, Wednesday, November 6th
We will have a playoff game on this night. Call is 5:30pm for all marching band members.
Clifton D. Thurmond
Odessa Marching Festival This week
Greetings!
This Saturday marks the final competition of the year for the Titan Pride marching band. It’s hard to believe the season is almost over!
Loading: We will meet at the school around 11:45am to load the trailers. Once the trailers are loaded, we will head out to Odessa so that we can get there before the band and have everything set up before they arrive. Parent help with loading and unloading the trailers is always appreciated.
Dinner: The final meal of the competition season is always a special occasion. This special meal will feature steak, green beans, loaded mashed potatoes, rolls and cobbler (apple & peach). We would love to have a large gathering to enjoy each others company and enjoy the students last marching band performance of the year! The cost for family members to eat with the band is $7 per meal (band members do not have to pay). If you would like to eat with the band, please email Mary so that we can make sure we have enough food. If you have dietary needs, please also let Mary know so she can ensure everyone has food available.
Thanks and please let me know if you have any questions!
Nancy
Instrumental Liaison
Latest Titan Pride Update
Greetings!
There is a lot of information to pass on, so please make sure you read this in its entirety.
ALL REMAINING BALANCES FOR BAND FEES ARE DUE TO MR. THURMOND BY TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14TH.
NEW CALENDAR EVENTS!
Wednesday, October 23rd
The band will be playing at the annual Dig for the Cure Volleyball Game, right here at LSW in the Fieldhouse. Students will be receiving a shirt to wear to this event. Families are encouraged to attend. The event raises awareness and funds for Breast Cancer Research, via the Susan B. Komen Foundation. It’s a wonderful event for us to be involved, and I’m excited we’ve been asked again to play. I will have a better idea on time on next week’s update, but wanted to make sure you had this put in your calendars right away to prevent conflicts from arising.
Monday, November 4th
Announcing the date for the Band Banquet. On Monday, November 4th, we will be having our annual end-of-season band banquet at Garozzo’s in Lee’s Summit. More information to follow, but again, I wanted you to get it on your calendars now. This event is for all marching band members and their families.
Tonight
Football game vs RayPec, call time is 5:30pm (5:15 for seniors)
Tomorrow, VERY IMPORTANT MESSAGE
Tomorrow is Race for the Future on our campus, where hundreds of people will be running a 5K to benefit the students of the LSR7 School District. Our parking lot here will be slammed.
Your ONLY access to the parking lot is the SOUTH entrance. You will need to drop your student off at the back door early enough for them to get their instrument and get to the soccer field THROUGH a crowd of people.
Here is the itinerary again for reference: Bronco Invitational
The Week at a Glance
Monday
Band Council Meeting, 7am
Drumline Rehearsal, 2:30pm (this is in place of the Thursday afternoon rehearsal, since we don’t have school that day)
Tuesday
Band Rehearsal, 5:55pm
All students should be dressed in their marching band shoes and rehearsal shirt (navy).
Friday
Football Game vs Truman, call time is 5:30pm (5:15 for seniors), dressed in marching band shoes, black socks, and black uniform shirt.
This is also Senior Night, where the seniors from band, football, and all spirit squads are recognized for their commitment to the programs. Parents should receive information concerning this via mail this coming week.
Saturday, 10/19
UCM Festival of Champions
Please review the attached itinerary for this festival. It will be a long day.
I am selling tickets to this event for any family members traveling to Warrensburg for our performances. This ticket will gain you access to all events for the entire day. In addition, part of the ticket price will be given back to the band IF you buy the ticket through me prior to Friday, 10/18 at the ballgame. Tickets are $13 per person (children included). You can send money with your child any day next week or take care of it at the football game next Friday.
Remember, we get 20% of the money back for the band program, so please consider purchasing from us instead of at the gate.
UCM Festival of Champions
Have a great Friday!
Clifton D. Thurmond
Titan Pride Update for October 7th
Happy Friday Eve,
An outstanding performance given by the band last Friday AND Saturday. We were awarded a 2 (Excellent) rating and given the Outstanding Music Award for the competition.
Goings-on for this week:
Monday
Band Council Meeting – 7am
Tuesday
Band Rehearsal – 5:55pm to 9pm
NOTE: Orchestra Winds/Percussion will be released early enough to dress/prepare for concert, Mr. Mosier is aware of the conflict and we are working on a plan of action
All students in black marching shoes and navy rehearsal shirt
Thursday
Morning Sectionals – 6:50am – Flute/Clarinet/Baritone/Trumpet
Drumline Rehearsal – 2:30pm
Friday
Early Release Day
Morning Sectionals – 6:50am – Sousaphone/Saxophone/Mellophone
Football Game – call time is 5:30pm
All students with black marching shoes/socks, gloves, and black uniform shirt
We will load the equipment trailers after the game again, please plan accordingly for pick up
Saturday
Bronco Invitational – All Day – call time at LSW is 9:15am (Race for the Future will be going on, so please be aware of parking/drop off difficulties)
Contrary to years past at this competition, we WILL be bussing to LSN after a short rehearsal at LSW, AND bussing home after the awards
I would like to ask that ALL students stay with us for the duration of the festival, probably about 1.5 hours after the performance, as we will stay in the stadium to observe the last few bands as an educational activity. Students can be picked up at LSN around 5:30pm OR at LSW around 6pm
Here is the itinerary for the day:
A continued reminder that Symphonic/Concert Band Auditions are rapidly approaching (October 28-29) Please be encouraging your son/daughter to be preparing diligently at home.
Have a great weekend!
Clifton D. Thurmond
Director of Bands, Lee’s Summit West High School
First Fundraiser
Hello Music Parents,
Time for Fundraisers! Most of your kids came home with a packet but some have not. They will get them tomorrow. For our first fundraiser, we will be selling Otis Spunkmeyer cookie dough and pizza!
To Start I want everyone to know that fundraisers are OPTIONAL. However, this is a great way for your child to earn money to put in their individual music accounts. The money can be used for fees, choir dresses, trip payments etc….
About this fundraiser:
1. It will run till Oct. 14. ALL ORDERS AND MONEY ARE DUE ON OCT. 14
2. Money has to be collected at time of ordering
3. Checks made payable to: LSWMP
4. All items are $16 and they make a profit of $6.40 on each item.
5. The orders will be delivered the week of Nov. 3. Will have the exact date later.
Heads up for future fundraiser
In November we will be starting a new fundraiser. I hate that they fall so close together but I wanted to fit one more in before Christmas. It will be a fundraiser selling summer sausages and cheese, chocolate candies and a few non food items. More information to come.
If you have any questions, please feel free to email or call me.
Thanks ,
Andrea Kaiser
LSW Music Fundraiser Liaison
Titan Pride Update This Week
Happy Weekend!
I hope all is well in each of your households. Well, we are ready to hit the homestretch of the marching season. We have four weeks of competition season remaining, and we are excited to take it to another level tomorrow with our first time out. Hope you will come support the kids, sit together as a community, and bring some noise to the stands when we are performing.
Park Hill Festival – TOMORROW
I made a mistake in a previous email. The event tomorrow is at Park Hill High School (NOT Park Hill South). Here is the itinerary again for your use:
As far as the weather forecast goes, we will be going either way. The event will be held indoors at the middle school there on campus IF rain warrants it.
Make sure your child remembers the following:
- Black Titan Pride tee shirt
- Black socks
- Black marching shoes
- Athletic shorts (no jeans) for underneath the uniform
- A jacket, it could be chilly in the morning
Students will be fed a light breakfast and a full lunch.
We encourage family members and friends to attend and watch the competition, but please be aware that there is an entry fee of:
$8 Adults/General Admission
$6 Seniors (55+), Military
$5 K-12 Students (with ID)
FREE Children 5 and under
Monday, Sept 30
Band Council Meeting – 7am
Tuesday, October 1
Mandatory All-District Band Auditions Meeting – 7am
This is for any student wishing to audition for All-District Band (this is a requirement to earn a music letter)
Band Rehearsal – 5:55pm
Thursday, October 3
Sectionals – Clarinets, Flutes, Trumpets, Baritones
Friday, October 4
Sectionals – Mellos, Saxes, Sousaphones
Symphonic Band/Concert Band Auditions (4th Hour Students Only)
The date for auditions has been set for October 28 and 29. They will occur during class AND before/after school. Students have the audition material and should be practicing regularly. If for some reason, they don’t have a concert instrument, please ask them to see me in the band office before school one day.
Have a great week!
Clifton D. Thurmond
Director of Bands, Lee’s Summit West High School