The cookie dough fundraiser will be starting Monday, August 20 and will continue until Sept 3. There are brochures available at school. See your teacher for more information.
Large Ensemble Contest Results 2012
All orchestras from received straight 1 ratings during the state music festival yesterday. The Concert Orchestra received straight 1 ratings for the first time in the history of LSWHS.
Wednesday, the Concert Band received a 2 rating and the percussion ensemble earned a 1 rating.
Great job so far!
Thanks to the hard work of the students and also the help of the many parent volunteers who help keep contest running smoothly.
New York Trip 2013
It’s official!
The Lee’s Summit West Music Department announced the preliminary details of their planned trip for 2013. The orchestra, band, and concert choir will be traveling to New York to perform at Lincoln Center’s Avery Fischer Hall!
Distinguished Concerts International New York (DCINY) announced today that the music department at Lee’s Summit West High School has been invited to perform on the DCINY Concert Series in New York City. This performance will be at Lincoln Center’s Avery Fisher Hall on Sunday, March 17, 2013. Kirt Mosier, Orchestra Director, Clifton Thurmond, Director of Bands, Amy Krinke, Director of Choral Activities, will each conduct these fine student ensembles in a feature performance.
Music Patches
It is time to place your orders for music patches for 2011-12 school year. Please drop off completed order form in one of the drop boxes in the music rooms (place order form and payment in an envelope). If you are planning on using your student account verify available funds and include the form in the attahment.
Please forward questions to lswmusicpatches@gmail.com.
Music from the Orchestras
Enjoy the following selections from the LSW Orchestra’s from last night’s concert (right-click to download):
Carol of the Drums
Christmas Eve in Sarajevo
Greensleeves
We Wish You a Merry Christmas
Welcome Back!
Welcome back to another exciting school year. This year proves to an exciting year, with a lot of events happening. TWO ensembles from LSW were selected to perform on the Missouri Music Educator’s Conference and Workshop at Tan-Tar-A Resort in Osage Beach, MO. This is one of the most prestigious performance invitation any group could hope to receive at any level of performance from beginning to college. The Symphonic Band, directed by Clifton Thurmond and Una Voce directed by Amy Krinke will both perform at this year’s conference. Congratulations!