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Band
[edit]Blue Valley West has a Marching Band, Concert Band, Symphonic Wind Ensemble, and Freshman band.
The Symphonic Wind Ensemble is the name of the most experienced concert ensemble at Blue Valley West. The class meets 1st Block on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 7:45-9:19 a.m. This course could include students in 9th through 12th grades. Compromised of only a select 40-45 students annually, this "one to a part" ensemble performs the very highest level of wind band literature. [1]
The Concert Band is the name of the second concert ensemble at Blue Valley West High School. The class meets 1st block November - Winter Break, and then 2nd Block on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 7:45-9:19 a.m. during the second sememter. This course could include students in 9th through 12th grades. Fall Freshmen Band students continue in this class second semester. The expectation for this ensemble is to display the very highest levels in musicianship, tone mastery, and technique development. [2]
Freshman Band is an "indoor" option for incoming 9th graders works in place of marching band the first year of high school. Students meet 2nd block on Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 7:45-9:19 a.m. Freshmen Band students continue in Concert Band second semester.[3]
Awards
[edit]- All Spring 2012 BVW Bands- I Ratings
- All Spring 2011 BVW Bands- I Ratings
- All Spring 2010 BVW Bands- I Ratings
Marching Band
[edit]The Blue Valley West Marching Band is named "The Red and Silver Brigade".
Faculty
[edit]- Director of Bands- Mrs. Cheryl Kimball
- Assistant Director of Bands- Mr. Joe Stuever
- Music and Visual Instructor- Mr. Eric Banks
- Percussion Director- Mr. Matt Arnet
- Front Ensemble Coordinator- Mr. Calvin Dugan
- Dance Team Coordinator- Ms. Hannah Powell
- Assistant Dance Team Coordinator- Ms. Madalyn Meeker
- Colour Guard and Winter Guard Instructor- Mrs. Kate Anthony
- Visual Instructors- Ms. Marina Hague and Ms. Muriel Hague
- Colour Guard Choreographer- Mr. Josh Votaw
- Visual Technician and Brass Insructor- Mr. Dominic Zanaboni[4]
Shows
[edit]- 2013- Batter Up![5]
- 2012- The Next Step[6]
- 2011- Car Men[7]
- 2010- Let There Be Light[8]
- 2009- Lost and Found[9]
Awards
[edit]Fall 2012
[edit]- Denton, TX Regional
Class 2A - 2nd Place
- Tulsa Union Renegade Review
Class 2A Champions 3rd Place Overall
- St. Louis Super Regional
Class 2A - High Music
- Odessa, MO Festival
Class Champions and Highest Score of the Day
Fall 2011
[edit]- Blue Sprints Invitational Festival
5A Class Champion and 4th Place in Finals
- Broken Arrow Marching Invitational
6th Place Overall
- St. Louis Super Regional
Division II Rating
- Lee's Summit North Festival
Class Champions, Best Music, Best Visual, Best Effect, Best Percussion
Fall 2010
[edit]- Owasso Marching Invitational
3A Class Champion and 2nd Place Overall in Finals
- Blue Sprints Invitational Festival
6A Class Champion and Grand Champion Overall
- St. Louis Super Regional
Division I Rating
- Greater St. Louis Marching Festival
Red Division - 2nd Place, Best Music, Best Effect
Fall 2009
[edit]- Owasso Marching Invitational
3A Class Champion and 4th Place Overall
- Blue Sprints Invitational Festival
6A Class Champion and Grand Champion Overall
- St. Louis Super Regional
21st of 54 Bands and Division II Rating
- MU Champions of Champions Festival
5AA Class Champions[10]
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