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Chicago Trip Suggested Packing List and Tuesday Rehearsal

Here is a suggested packing list. It is fairly general, but gives you a good idea of what to remember to pack. Of course, you know better than we do what will make you the most comfortable. You should think of any kind of weather and be prepared.

Reminder also, that there is a rehearsal for ALL Chicago students on Tuesday night. ALL Chicago students should bring their concert uniform/choir robe w/stole to their rehearsal packed in the provided garment bag (given to you Monday during class). NO SHOES ALLOWED IN THE GARMENT BAGS.
Band Rehearsal (4:45-6:15pm) at LSWHS
Orchestra Rehearsal (4:45-6:15pm) at LSNHS
Choir Rehearsal (7:00-9:00pm) at LSWHS

See you soon!

ChicagoPackingList.pdf

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Chicago trip IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS AND ITINERARY

All,

1. Attached to this email you find a general itinerary for the trip. A personalized itinerary will be given to each student at the trip meeting, which will be at 8:30pm at LSNorth in the PAC. We will also have a chaperone meeting during this time.

2. In addition, you will find the “Code of Conduct and Medical Release” Form to be completed and returned to your director no later than Friday, March 3rd. The medical release form MUST have all requested insurance information INCLUDING POLICY AND GROUP NUMBER.

3. All students will need to have their concert outfit(s) with them on a hanger when arriving at the Chicago rehearsal on Tuesday, March 14th. We will provide each student with a garment bag. Students in choir AND and instrumental group will put their concert outfit AND robe in the same bag.

4. All luggage and carry-ons will be searched prior to loading/boarding the bus for departure during the ALL-Trip Meeting (on itinerary).

Itinerary

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Titan Pride Update, March edition

WOW, this is going to be a whirlwind of a month. Here are some reminders and information to help keep things going and straight for you, I hope:

Tuesday, March 7th (THIS WEEK ahead)
Required Chicago Trip rehearsal for all BAND trip-goers.
Call time for Concert Band/Symphonic Band/Percussion Class is 3:20pm. Bus will go to/from LSN for a 4pm to 6pm rehearsal
Call time for Wind Ensemble is 3:45pm at LSW in the band room.

Saturday, March 11th
District Solo/Ensemble Contest – all participating students (they know who they are) have a scheduled 7-minute time slot at LSW.
Students should be on campus no less than 30 minutes prior to that performance
Students should be dressed professionally
Students will not have access to the band room/choir room, so instruments and music need to go home with them on Friday
They have a copy of the schedule in their possession

Sunday, March 12th
Kauffman Center Concert
You will be receiving additional emails about this, please look for them. Basically, students need to be at LSW by 12pm in their concert uniform, having already eaten lunch.
If you would like to take your son/daughter home after the concert, please communicate this with them so they don’t sign up for a bus ride home. More on the other email.

Tuesday, March 14th
Required Chicago Trip rehearsal for all BAND trip-goers.
Call time for all bands is 4:30pm at LSW in the band/choir room.
Rehearsal will end at 6:15pm

Wednesday, March 15th
Walmart Grand Opening – Take 2
Students are to report to the Walmart parking lot at 7am
Transportation will be provided from Walmart to school after the event
Students are not allowed to ride back to school with other student drivers

Friday, March 31st
State Contest for ALL members of the Percussion Class/Concert Band/Symphonic Band.
Students will need to bring concert uniform to school with them that day
Performance is directly after school
Students will be done around 4pm

Wednesday, April 5th
State Contest for ALL members of the Wind Ensemble.
Students will need to bring concert uniform to school with them that day
Performance is directly after school
Students will be done around 4pm

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Kauffman Center Concert PARKING INFO (Act now) First come, first serve.

Parking is available in the garage at Arts Center Parking Garage for $8. Pre-purchasing parking guarantees a reserved spot in the garage. Please note if the garage is full, patrons without a pre-paid pass will not be able to park in the Arts District Garage. Street parking on Sundays is usually free. There are several city pay lots that are also available; the price of those vary. Particularly for the LSW concert, parking may be limited in the garage due to the opera that is at Kauffman at the same time as the concert. Carpooling is encouraged.

For those of you interested, garage parking may be purchased at this link:

http://tickets.kauffmancenter.org/auxiliary/PSDetail.aspx?psn=11841

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February Band Update – Lots of Info!

Good morning Titan Band!

Some updates and information for the near future, please tend to it all so you are aware of what’s going on AND conflicts do not arise.
Pep Band
We have 2 games on Thursday night Feb 16, both of which are for the TITAN band to perform at. Call time is 5:15pm and we will be done around 8:30.
Next week, we have one game for each band.  TITAN band has a game on Monday, Feb 20th.  Call time is 6:30pm (yes, I know it’s President’s Day).  PRIDE band has a game on Tuesday, Feb 21st. Call time is 6:30pm.
Walmart Grand Opening
On Wednesday, March 1st, we have been asked to play the national anthem and some pre-ceremony music for the grand opening of the new Walmart off 150 Hwy.  This is generally a late-start day, so it works pretty well for us.  Students who drive will need to park in the back of the lot and be there (with instrument) by 7am.  Students who do NOT drive, will need to be dropped off at Walmart at 7am.  We will have a bus to transport these kids to school after the ceremony.  The event starts at 7:30am and shouldn’t last longer than 45 minutes.
Chicago Trip Extra Rehearsals
Since we are joining forces with LSN for this trip, we must have some rehearsals to prepare together in anticipation of our Chicago Trip.  The students have been given this information, but please have them plan accordingly.  This is plenty of notice to prevent work conflicts, etc…
Rehearsal #1 will be on Tuesday, March 7th from 4pm to 6pm
The Wind Ensemble will rehearse at LSW, call time is 3:50
The Symphonic/Concert Band/Percussion Class will rehearse at LSN and transportation will be provided.  These students will need to leave from LSW on a bus at 3:30pm and will return around 6:30pm
Rehearsal #2 will be on Tuesday, March 14th from 4:45pm to 6:15pm
Both bands will be rehearsing at LSW, call time is 4:30
District Solo/Ensemble Contest
On Saturday, March 11th, several students will be performing/competing at MSHSAA District Solo/Ensemble Contest (which we host).  Students will have a 7-minute performance slot at some point during the day.  Schedules will be available by March 1st.
We will need several adult volunteers to make this happen.  If you are available to serve for part of the day, please contact Michelle Krause at 4Krauses@att.net
Kauffman Center Concert
On Sunday, March 12th, ALL band students will be performing at the Kauffman Center.  Hopefully you have had a chance to purchase your tickets for this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.  As of Friday morning, we had sold 1,109 tickets and only have 232 remaining, so act now.  Here is the link:
Please plan ahead in regards to your Sunday morning church plans as the students will be riding the bus to this performance, leaving at 12:15pm.
State Large Ensemble Contest
The Symphonic Band (and several percussionists from Percussion class) will be performing for four judges at State Contest on Friday, March 31st at 3pm at LSWHS.
The Wind Ensemble will be performing for four judges at State Contest on Wednesday, April 5th at 3pm at LSWHS.
More info on this later.

Continue reading “February Band Update – Lots of Info!”

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Tickets Selling Fast

As you know, our exciting concert at the Kauffman Center is rapidly approaching. The ensembles are furiously working hard to prepare for this unique opportunity and hope you have decided to join us on that Sunday afternoon, March 12th.

As of Friday morning, we have sold 1,109 tickets, which only leaves 232 tickets remaining, so you will want to act quickly as we make this last push to sell the remaining tickets.

Here is the link:

http://tickets.kauffmancenter.org/single/PSDetail.aspx?psn=11838

We all hope to see you on Sunday the 12th!

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Kirt Mosier – Retirement Announcement

January 19, 2017

Dear LSWHS Orchestra Students and Parents:

It is with heartfelt emotion I announce to you today that I will be retiring after this school year. Teaching and affecting young lives in a positive manner has been my passion since my first day on the job in 1986. These past 31 years have literally flown by. I’ve always heard this expression said by older people and now I’m living it. I generally feel like I’m 24 until I look in the mirror :).

One thing I always tell the students is that the only constant in life is change. I must admit to you, I am very sad about this change. I feel just as much passion and zeal for what I do now as I have at any other point in my life. I want you to know that until the very last minute when I walk out of the school doors in May, I will be doing my best here at LSWHS. I also consider these orchestra students mine until my school keys are returned. [for some that may feel like a curse 🙂 ]. Until then, you will find me serving as I always have — to the best of my abilities.

If I am to consider the future and take advantage of all opportunities that present themselves, now is the time I must make this change. This year, 3 of my 4 children will be college graduates and my 4th will have finished his sophomore year in college. I have a new granddaughter I love dearly and I will get to see her more. I will also be taking advantage of conducting and writing opportunities that the good Lord has blessed me to have, as well as working on my internet publishing company.

One thing that I would ask you to consider is to give who ever follows me a chance. Just as each new freshman would hope to be accepted after the last class of graduating seniors, I hope you will give the next professional to follow me a chance. Our school district is a great place to teach and we will be doing everything possible to secure an awesome teacher for you.

I cherish the time I have left with these wonderful students. I love these kids dearly and hope they achieve great success. As always, I will continue to challenge, cajole, beg, inspire, trick, threaten, poke, prod, demand, ask, and hope for them to develop themselves fully so that they may reach their potential.

Sincerely,

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Kirt Mosier

PS: I have historically shown this Jelly Bean Video to the students. It talks about using time wisely. I find this especially meaningful this morning. I hope you will watch it.

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Titan Pride Update, January edition

Greetings from your Titan Band Family!

Here are some updates and reminders from the band world:

  • Tickets for the Kauffman Center concert are currently on sale. Please refer to my email sent on the 12th for that link. All members of the band program are involved in this concert.
  • WIND ENSEMBLE (4th Hour band) has a rehearsal THIS THURSDAY from 4:30pm-6:30pm, in addition, I will be sending you a detailed email later this week concerning our upcoming performance on Sunday and Friday, the 27th
  • The last payment for our Chicago trip is due on February 1st. Feel free to take care of that anytime before that date as well. A detailed email will be sent to participating student’s families at the end of this month
  • If you are not a member of the Wind Ensemble, please join us this Sunday for their preview concert in preparation for the MMEA performance next week. The concert will be at 3pm in our PAC. The concert will also include a performance by the Northwinds (a community band from Kansas City)
  • The next two pep band performances are on January 30th and 31st, please make sure students know their assignments for that.
  • Another reminder to keep July 31 through Aug 4th open for band camp next year. In addition, percussionists need to keep the week prior (July 24-28) open as well.

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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