Category: Band

Information is available for the 2017 Summit Swings Jazz Camp.

This summer, we’re excited to host the camp at the brand new Missouri Innovation Campus in the Digital Media Technology recording studio space, which will be known as Studio One.

This workshop is designed to kick start jazz improv and theory skills and keep students working on basic music fundamentals throughout the summer. Topics include music theory, jazz style, improv, district/state audition preparation, listening, analysis and more!

Greetings from LSWHS!

Welcome, again, to the 2017 Marching Season. Things are starting to move in that direction and we are excited about the upcoming season. We will have music handed out before the end of the school year, as well as having our student leadership selected.

Attached here are two schedules:

1. Marching Band Camp Schedule – this will give you the dates we have practice over the summer, which is not until late July/early August. If you have a student in the percussion section, there are two camps listed in which they participate (make note). If you have a 9th grader, please note the additional two days of camp at the end of July.

2. MB Schedule 2017 – this is the schedule of events from the end of July through October pertaining to marching band. Anything in Bold is a performance. Please get these dates on the calendar now to prevent conflicts. It is important students are in attendance at each of these. If you feel you have an extenuating circumstance, please notify me early, as it helps us to plan accordingly.

Have a great end to the school year, and I look forward to seeing you soon.

2017 Marching Band Camp.pdf
MB Schedule 2017.pdf

Attached is the schedule for State Solo/Ensemble Festival, which is on Friday, April 28th! Students have already indicated how they are getting to/from Columbia for the day and will be bringing home a transportation release form this week to have signed by you.

This only applies to the students who earned a 1 rating at District Contest on March 10th and 11th.

Thank you!

State Solo & Ensemble Festival – Band Schedule.pdf

It’s here! You’ve heard about it before, and it’s back again this year. Below is the information, so mark your calendar now. You know you need a mattress!

SAVE THE DATE: Saturday, May 6th, 10AM-5PM – Mattress Sale Fundraiser @ Lee’s Summit West High! Special discounts for district staff / faculty, see below!

Checkout this Youtube video to see how it works: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h_pQ6O8aVus

We will have a mattress showroom set up at Lee’s Summit West High School in the Gym on Saturday, May 6th. There are over 20 name-brand models for customers to try. The beds come in all sizes, are brand new, made to order, have factory warranties and cost less than retail stores! Beds from Simmons Beautyrest, IntelliBED, Southerland, and more will be on display.

In addition, we will have pillows, sheets, frames, and adjustable power bases available. Every purchase benefits the LSW Band Program! Delivery and haul away are available. Come check out the sale if you or someone in your family needs a new bed! Even if you don’t need a new bed, we would greatly appreciate your help spreading the word about this unique event!

Facebook event link: https://www.facebook.com/events/1878620122374771/

BONUS: As a school district employee, you AND YOUR FAMILY are eligible for a special discount – 10% off your bed, and a free set of sheets with your purchase!

To Parents of Lee’s Summit West Band Students:

LSW Band – Parent Meeting

Tuesday, April 11th @ 6:30 PM –In the Band Room

This is a VERY IMPORTANT meeting for all LSW Band Parents.

We have many talented students moving through our program along with several new students and incoming freshman who are excited about getting involved in Band. We’ve had an amazing year that I’d like to reflect on. As the Director, I feel that it is critical to communicate with you, the parents, about the future plans for our program.

We realize that most parents have very busy schedules, but we will be hosting a meeting that cannot be overlooked. If you have a student who is participating in Band this school year, we need for you to attend this meeting.

The meeting will only take about 30 minutes. We also have a HUGE fundraiser coming up that I want to share with all of you during the meeting.

As a part of our upcoming fundraiser, the company that we are working with is donating $5 to the Band Program for every parent in attendance! This is an easy opportunity to support our program, just by sharing a few minutes of your time.

The meeting will be held at Lee’s Summit West High School in the Band Room at 6:30 PM on Tuesday, April 11th, 2017.

We look forward to seeing you at the meeting.

Respectfully,

Clifton D. ThurmondDirector of Bands, Lee’s Summit West High School

Wow. What a trip to Chicago it was! Thank you to all the parents who traveled with us and made this a great experience for all. A huge shout out to the McMilian, Krause, and Grigsby families for putting in extra duty on the trip and hauling our trailers to/from Chicago, you are a blessing!

IMPORTANT VOLUNTEER NEED!
This Friday (3/31) and Saturday (4/1) and NEXT Wednesday (4/5) and Thursday (4/6), we are in dire need of help to run our festivals. PLEASE go to charms today and sign up for a time slot.
WE NEED YOU!

There is NO concert tomorrow night!

Friday, March 31
Symphonic Band (Mr. Harrel’s band) plus a few select students from Percussion Class and Concert Band, will be taking the stage at 3:30pm to perform at MSHSAA State Contest. We are the hosts, as you can see from our volunteer plea above. These students will need to bring their concert outfit to school on Friday morning, as they will change into that outfit directly after school. These students will be done no later than 4:30pm.

Wednesday, April 5
Wind Ensemble will be performing at MSHSAA State Contest at 3:30pm. These students will need to bring their concert outfits to school that day, as they will change into them before the end of the school day.

Tuesday, April 11
Mattress Sale Fundraiser kick off meeting. We need ALL parents of band students to attend this meeting at 6:30pm in the band room. For every parent we have in attendance, the company pays us $5 with our sale profits. Please plan to attend.
Following this meeting will be our monthly Music Parents Booster meeting.

Thursday, April 13
Lee’s Summit Contest
This is a solo/ensemble contest for students who did not go to District Contest a few weeks ago. They should know who they are at this point. This contest is held at Lee’s Summit High School with a 7-minute time slot between 3pm and 6pm. Students need to figure out logistics as a bus is not provided.

Friday, April 28
State Solo/Ensemble Contest
This contest is for students who earned a 1 rating on a solo or small ensemble at District Contest on March 11. Transportation will not be provided due to the nature of the scheduling. Please plan accordingly. The contest is hosted by MU in Columbia.

Monday, May 1
Cavalcade of Bands 1
This concert involves all Percussion Class, Concert Band, and Symphonic Band students and starts at 7pm

Tuesday, May 2
Cavalcade of Bands 2
This concert involves all Wind Ensemble and Jazz Band students and starts at 7pm.

Tuesday, May 9
Music Awards
For all music students (bands, choirs, orchestras) receiving awards and accolades for the 2016-2017 school year.
This event begins at 6:00pm