Good evening, students and families of SMN Bands!
Congratulations to our students for so many wonderful performances with our district high schools! I hope your prom weekend was as exciting and memorable as possible! Please find information regarding upcoming events to stay on top of all the things your band is doing!!
Winter Park Rehearsal Tomorrow
Another reminder that tomorrow night we will continue working on the music for Winter Park!
1. Where Eagles Soar – Steve Reineke
2. Rhythm and Riffs – Brian Balmages
3. Prestissimo – Karl King, arr. James Swearingen
- Monday, March 31
- 6:30- 8:00 PM
- Monday, April 7
- 6:30- 8:00 PM – Final Rehearsal
We will also be passing out Vital Forms that are required by Winter Park. If you do miss rehearsal, please make sure you pick up these documents. These will be due ASAP with a hard deadline of Monday 4/7.
Please also communicate any conflicts as soon as possible! I am in your corner so please reach out if I can help in any way!
Concert Band Festival – 4/3 @ 7 pm @ SMNW
Please follow this link for the most up to date information
Concert Band Festival!
Regional Solo and Ensemble @ Olathe South on 4/5
Final week of preparation!! Reach out if you lost your schedule. Follow this link for access to more information!
Solo and Ensemble @ Olathe South
Keep practicing and if you and your accompanist need a space to rehearse, please reach out to me. I am in your corner!!
Drumline Auditions – 4/23
Music has been released and is available in the band room. In preparation for this event, we will be hosting Drumline Practice 4/2, 4/9, 4/16 with Mr. Casey Miller. Music is available in the band room!
Jazz auditions
Students who are interested in auditioning for a jazz ensemble, please reach out to me as necessary. Your audition will include the following:
1. A performance portion containing two contrasting styles (Latin/Swing/Funk/Blues) any combination of those listed. (Yes your current Jazz music is fair game)
2. An Interview portion that will allow us to understand your ambitions more thoroughly.
Sign-ups will go up after the band trip. (Before/After school, seminar)
Section Leader Application
These applications are available to you in the band room! There are an inordinate amount of students passionate about band and we are so fortunate to have their guidance for next year.
Upon receiving their application, all students will be interviewed by Mr. Tovar and myself. Then, we will designate a time for you to speak to your band. After you address your peers, we will pass out ballots to members of your section and the drum majors.
Thank you so very much for your interest and passion to serve your band! Your leadership is imperative for our success!
Lettering
Applications for your Band Letter are available in the band room! Feel free to grab one and complete it by April 20th. See the link below for more information!
Lettering Information
Senior Forms
These are available in the band room as well! Seniors please fill these out to assist us in preparation for our Band Banquet!!!
Senior Form
Important Summer Band Dates
To be respectful of everybody’s summer planning, here are the dates and times for our marching band camps!
5/16 – Instrument Rental Nigh/Indoor Rehearsal
6/2 – “Open Gym” begins every Monday from 4 pm to 7 pm
6/20 – 6/ 28 – Music for All Summer Symposium (Drum Majors)
7/15 – Leadership Day and Brass Impact – Leadership Team
7/17 – Ice Cream Social – All Marching Band Students
7/21 – 7/22 – Fundamentals Camp – All MB Students (8:00 am – 11:30 am)
7/21 – 7/25 – Percussion Camp – MB Drumline and Front Ensemble Students
7/23 – 7/31 – Full Band Camp (No Weekends) – All MB Students
7/31 – Marching Band Preview Night – All MB Students and Parents
If there are any questions or concerns you have, please feel free to reach out to me at your convenience!
Thanks so much for your time and attention!
Best,
Galen
Galen W. Whisman
Director of Bands
Shawnee Mission North High School
7401 Johnson Drive
Overland Park, KS 66202
Cell:(785)737-3183