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.
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Welcome Back!
It’s the first day of school and (as always) we’re looking forward to a great year full of wonderful performances from all the outstanding musical ensembles at LSW.
Please check the calendar provided by your ensemble teacher for the current events. The online calendar is not currently working as expected.
Band members need to access the band handbook and read it before signing their contract sheet and listing any conflicts that might exist.
Let’s have another great year Titans!
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.
Band Contest Results 2012
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
LSW 2012 Contest Performances
Wednesday, March 28
3:00pm Concert Band
4:15pm Percussion Ensemble
Thursday, March 29
11:45am Concert Orchestra
1:00pm Symphony Strings
2:15pm Symphony Orchestra
Friday, March 30
3:00pm Symphonic Band
Saturday, March 31
9:45am Women’s Choir
11:16am Una Voce
1:30pm Men’s Choir
3:01pm Concert Choir
Complete Schedules for 2012 Contest
Below you will find a complete list of contest performances at Lee’s Summit West this year.
LSWHS Festival 2012 Vocal Solo and Ensemble
LSWHS Festival 2012 Instru Solo and Ensemble
LSWHS Festival 2012 2nd Bands Perc
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.
2012 Marching Band Schedule
2012 Marching Band Camp Schedule
Mark your calendars now for the required dates for the 2012 Titan Pride Marching Band!
This calendar indicates only the events that take place before school starts next fall. Rehearsal schedule for the marching band season will be available soon as well.
(Events are also frequently updated on the calendar.)
Texas Hold’em Tournament
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.
MMEA
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Don’t forget the honor performances by two of LSW’s top ensembles at this year’s state convention in Osage Beach, MO.
The concerts take place at Tan-Tar-A Resort at the Missouri Music Educator’s Conference and Workshop.
Una Voce Chamber Choir will be performing Friday morning, January 27th at 11:15 and the Symphonic Band will be performing at 1:30 that same afternoon. These are sure to be great concerts featuring outstanding students!