Drumline Camp 2016

If you have a son/daughter in the drumline at LSWHS, our Drumline Camp is coming in just 9 days!
Just for some points of clarification, there are two sub-sections within the drumline, the "battery" (snare, tenors, bass) and the "frontline" (mallets, piano, auxiliary percussion).

Battery will start camp on Sunday, July 17th at LSHS at noon. You will need to check in by 11:45am, so maybe you can go to church early that day 🙂
Below, you will see a schedule of events for this 2-day camp put on by the Blue Devils (a drum and bugle corps) In addition, there are two forms toward the end of the packet that you need to have filled out and brought to registration before the first session begins. You do NOT need to fill out the registration form, as I have already done so for you.
Please review the schedule so you are aware of time commitments.
This camp will conclude Monday night with a trip to see the DCI competition in Warrensburg. Transportation will be provided by the school district (stay tuned for more information about this)
The battery will then continue it’s camp at LSWHS on Tuesday morning from 8am to 3pm and continue through Friday. There will be a short lunch break, but you are to bring your lunch. NO STUDENTS are permitted to leave campus for lunch.

The attachment below is ONLY for battery members.

Frontline will start camp on Monday, July 18th at LSWHS from 8am to 3pm and continue through Friday. There will be a short lunch break, but you are to bring your lunch. NO STUDENTS are permitted to leave campus for lunch.
In addition, students will be attending the DCI competition in Warrensburg on Monday evening. Transportation will be provided by the school district (stay tuned for more information about this)

Fees for this camp will be collected during band camp the following week, so no need to bring money.

SBEventPacket2016_LeesSummit_5.18.pdf

Congratulations Titan Band Students on a successful MSHSAA State Music Festival on Saturday!

Please congratulate the following students for earning the following honors at the MSHSAA State Solo/Small Ensemble Festival in Columbia:

Exemplary "1" Rating
Patrick Hu – clarinet solo
Michelle Liu – alto sax solo
Chad Fischer – tenor sax solo
Julia Krause, Kate Mosier, Janine Nunes – woodwind trio
Ben DeJonge, Patrick Hu, Jillian Kirkpatrick – clarinet trio
Peyton Culcager, Chad Fischer, Haley Lykins – tenor sax trio
Haley Lykins – tenor sax solo
Chad Fischer – piano solo
Justin Nitz – french horn solo

Outstanding "2" Rating
Kate Mosier – flute solo
Trevor Allen – timpani solo
Zach DiPardo – snare drum solo
Emily Wiencek – clarinet solo
Peyton Gilbert – tuba solo
Alec Sebelien – piano solo
Michelle Liu – piano solo
David Burre, Kaitie Butler, Peyton Gilbert, Justin Nitz, Jaret Workman – brass quintet
Zach Turner – trumpet solo

What a great day is was!!

Physicals and Cavalcade and Trash Bags, oh my!

PhysicalsHave you signed up to get a physical at our clinic NEXT Saturday, May 7th. Deadline to register is tomorrow night (Friday, April 29th). Here is the link to register:
Physical Exam sign up

Cavalcade
Monday, May 2 – Freshman Band, Concert Band, Percussion Ensemble, volunteers from Symphonic Band
Concert begins at 7pm. All students should be in their concert attire (tuxedo or dress) and in their seat by 6:45pm to avoid being tardy.
AFTER the concert, all BOYS not in Symphonic Band will be turning in their tuxedo pants, jacket, and cummerbund in the band room. Please have them bring a change of clothes to go home in.

Tuesday, May 3 – Symphonic Band and Jazz Band
Concert begins at 7pm. All students should be in their concert attire (tuxedo or dress) and in their seat by 6:45pm to avoid being tardy.
AFTER the concert, all BOYS will be turning in their tuxedo pants, jacket, and cummerbund in the band room. Please have them bring a change of clothes to go home in.

Trash Bags
IF you participated in the trashbag fundraiser, the trashbags will need to be picked up after school on Thursday, May 5th in the band room.

Have a great weekend!

Marching Band 2016-17 Update

Good morning and a happy Thursday to you!

Here is some updated information for next year’s band (some of which takes action from you now):

  1. The mattress fundraiser is THIS Sunday! Please do your best to get 2-3 people to come shop for a mattress. Also, the trash bag fundraiser (mainly for Chicago trip participants, but all had the opportunity) will end on Sunday night and the money/orders must be turned in on Monday at school. Make sure checks are made payable to LSW Music Parents.
  2. ALL members of next year’s band MUST have a completed physical exam performed AFTER February 1, 2016. This physical exam (on the attached form) MUST be on file with LSWHS before your son/daughter’s first day of band (June 6 for colorguard, July 17 for drumline, July 22 for other first year members, and July 25 for all veteran members). I realize that many of you have insurance that won’t allow you to get another exam prior to those dates. Unfortunately it is a mandated procedure. Therefore, we are holding a physical exam clinic on Saturday, May 7th. Many of our parents are doctors/nurses and have volunteered their time and clinic to hold and perform the physicals. The exam will cost you $20 made payable to LSW Bands, to be collected on the day of the physicals. Please sign up for an appointment at this link: Physical Exam Appointment Sign Up Form
  3. I also have attached, below, the schedule for the summer and fall. There were some minor changes, so make sure you look carefully.

Have a great weekend and we hope to see you and your friends on Sunday at the annual Mattress Fundraiser!

Physical form.pdf
2016 Marching Band Camp.docx
MB Schedule 2016.docx

Mattress MANIA is THIS WEEK!

This is our final week to promote the Mattress Sale! This sale could end up earning you and your students a great deal of money for the Chicago Trip. Please forward this information to at least 10 friends, family members, neighbors and coworkers. For quick information, text TITAN to 913-210-0550

The Lee’s Summit West Music Programs are hosting a one day mattress sale! This Sunday, April 24th, from 10AM-5PM we will have a mattress showroom set up in the Commons at Lee’s Summit West High School. There are over 20 name-brand models to choose from. The beds come in all sizes, are made to order, have factory warranties and cost less than retail stores! In addition, we will have pillows, sheets, frames, and adjustable bases available. Every purchase benefits the Band! Delivery and haul away are available. Come check out the sale if you need to replace a bed in your home! See ANY music student to pick up a flyer for $50 off a mattress purchase (available at LSW at the time of the sale).