2017 Summit Swings Jazz Camp

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!

Kauffman Center Performance Photos

Hello Parents:

This year the LSWHS Music Department gave memorable performances at the Kauffman Center and Fascination Photography took some amazing photos of the event. These photos are available to you for purchase! Here’s the good part. 100% of the proceeds go back to our music department.

If you would like to order photos please follow this link:

Kauffman Center Performance Photos

The password is: lsmusic2017

These will be available until May 1st

Marching Band Schedule – Summer and Fall 2017

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

Trash Bag Fundraiser

Good morning!

Letting you all know that the kids were given the materials to optionally participate in the trash bag fundraiser that goes from now until next Monday, April 24th! The profit made from this fundraiser goes directly into your son/daughter’s fundraising account to be used on music department fees and future trips.

Students received the order form and an informational letter with all pertinent information. Please refer to that for answers to your questions.

ALL money (checks payable to LSW Music Parents) and the order forms are due MONDAY, APRIL 24th.

Thank you!

State Solo/Ensemble Festival – Band and Piano schedule

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

Mattress Sale to benefit LSW Band program

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!

Trip Itinerary for Titan Harmony, April 11

Hello all,

I am attaching the itinerary for the Titan Harmony trip this upcoming Tuesday, April 11. We will leave during 2nd hour and be back before the end of 7th. Students are asked to wear LSW colors and t-shirts and to bring money for lunch at Crown Center.

We had a slight change of plans this week, as a new opportunity arose for us to make a professional recording at BRC studios, we will no longer be singing at Union Station because of this. Please view the itinerary attached below.

Please direct any questions you may have to me at Jacob.Lowry

Thank you,
Jacob Lowry

2017AcousticsTourItinerary.pdf