Large Ensemble Contest Results 2012

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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.

Band Contest Results 2012

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This past weekend, the following LSW Band students participated in the MSHSAA District Solo and Ensemble Festival. They represented our outstanding institution with musical excellence and class. I am so proud to be associated with these fine young musicians. Please let them know that you are proud of them as well as you see them in class.

Earning a “I” rating qualifies the musician to perform again at the MSHSAA State Music Festival on April 27 at the University of Missouri in Columbia.

Solos earning a Superior “1″ rating
Abby Kaiser – clarinet
Nathan Johnson – marimba
Joelle Beusterien – clarinet
Mickayla Chapman – clarinet
Laura Cooke – piccolo
Angela Bechtold – flute
Hannah Ogden – clarinet
Collin Allen – trombone
Tyler Cox – trombone
Grant Fischer – piano
Jordan McConnell – flute
Shayla Brown – flute
Hannah Adair – flute
Aaron Ratigan – trombone
Courtney Bingham – oboe
Devon DeVaughn – flute
Alex Northcraft – snare drum
Dan Ratigan – snare drum
Tom Petrucci – snare drum
Parker Sheridan – snare drum
Grant Fischer – french horn
Laura Cooke – flute
Sawyer Harmon – tuba
Dan Ratigan – marimba
Alyssa DeJarnette – clarinet

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Winter Guard Send-Off

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The LSW Winter Guard will perform thier 2012 show, “Shake Your Groove Thing” on Wednesday March 21st at 8pm in Aux N gym. We hope everyone will come out and support these hard working kids before they head to championships the weekend of the 24th.

New York Trip 2013

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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

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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.

Texas Hold’em Tournament

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UPDATE (03/02/2012): Due to a low level of RSVP’s on participation for the Texas Holdem’ Poker Tournament, the event scheudled for Sunday, March 4, 2012 is CANCELLED.

The Lee’s Summit West Booster Club and Music Parents have scheduled a Texas Hold’em Poker Tournament for Sunday, March 4, 2012.

This fundraiser will support the Booster Club for their Sports Coaches Wish List and the Music Parents General Fund for scholarships and awards.

Please review the details and sign up soon. The attched file is also listed below.

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