Welcome to Nieman Elementary Bands
Information from SMN Bands! – Concert Band Fest – Solo and Ensemble – Trip Week!!
Good evening, students and families of SMN Bands!
Plenty of celebrations for our band this week!
Congratulations to our Concert Band students for their performance at SMNW! Mr. Tovar and I are so proud of all your efforts! Thank you for being phenomenal representatives of your school!
We also want to celebrate all the efforts of our students who participated in the Regional Solo and Ensemble Festival! Your effort is noticed! Wonderful performances all around!
Finally, Congratulations to the following students for receiving a “Superior” I Rating!
Sahid Anzures
Elsa Groszek
Sebastian Menendez
Gregor White
Great job and keep practicing for the State Solo and Ensemble Festival on the 26th in sunny Topeka!
Trip Week Is Finally Here!!!!!!!!! – Drink Water!!!
Winter Park Rehearsal Monday Night
Another reminder that Monday night we will continue working on the music for Winter Park AND also host a meeting for all attendees and parents/guardians to go through all the details and answer any questions that may arise!
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- 6:30 – 7:40 PM – Rehearsal
- 7:40 – 7:45 PM – Chop Break
- 7:45 – 8:00 PM – Performance in the Band Room
- 8:00 – 8:15 PM – Itinerary, Pack List, Details Meeting
- 8:15 – 8:30 PM – Q&A
Make sure to complete your medical forms for 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!
Adam Larson Jazz Trio – Band Room – 4/14 @ 1 PM
We are honored to welcome famed Adam Larson and his ensemble to the Band Room for a special performance on April 14th! I will excuse Jazz Students from their 6th hour class (as appropriate), but if you would like to join us, please reach out to me so I can communicate effectively with those teachers!
Northapalooza – 4/16
Come see your fellow band students play at this fun event hosted right here at SMN! I believe they kick the event off at 5:30 PM! See you there!
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!
Trinity Jazz Ensemble/Clinic – 4/24 @ 11:30
During Jazz II, we will welcome Mr. Stan Kessler and his ensemble to work with our top jazz band! Jazz students, as you are able, please make sure that you are in attendance, and ready for this exciting event! Looking forward to it!
Hyvee Sacking Event!
Please follow the link below to help your band! Sacking at Hyvee does a whole lot of good for the community and it’s a fun way to connect with other band students and families! We sure appreciate your consideration to help our students!!
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
Music Teacher
Shawnee Mission North High School
7401 Johnson Drive
Overland Park, KS 66202
Cell:(785)737-3183
Information from SMN Bands!
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
Information from SMN Bands!
Good evening, students and families of SMN Bands!
This final push to the end of the year gets wild! Stay up to date to prepare yourself to the best of your abilities!
Winter Park Rehearsal Tomorrow
Another reminder that tomorrow night we will continue working on the music for Winter Park!
- Where Eagles Soar – Steve Reineke
- Rhythm and Riffs – Brian Balmages
- Prestissimo – Karl King, arr. James Swearingen
- Monday, March 24
- 6:30- 8:00 PM
- Monday, March 31
- 6:30- 8:00 PM
- Monday, April 7
- 6:30- 8:00 PM – Final Rehearsal
Please communicate any conflicts as soon as possible! I am in your corner so please reach out if I can help in any way!
Symphonic Band Festival – 3/25 @ 7 pm
For our top concert ensemble, we only have 45 Minutes of class time (plus warmup at the gig) before our performance at SME! Please come to class tomorrow with intention so we can put our best foot forward!
After warming up at SME, we will be seated in the audience of the auditorium, transition to stage, perform, transition back, and then enjoy the rest of the performances by our sister schools. The evening will likely conclude around 8 pm. Detailed times are below:
6:00 pm – Call @ SME – Enter on the Mission side of SME please
6:15 pm – Warm-up
6:50 pm – Transition to Auditorium
7:00 pm – Concert Begins – SMNW begins the evening then we perform directly after.
7:15 pm – SMN Performs
7:30 pm – Transition Back
~8:00 pm – Dismissal
On Thursday (3/27), we will host Dr. Lane Weaver at SMN from 8:45 am until 10:15 am. I will be sharing this information with all North Staff upon our return from Spring Break, but I wanted you to be aware ahead of time. Thank you so much for your efforts here!
Regional Solo and Ensemble @ Olathe South on 4/5
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 will be shared soon for your preparation!
Lettering
Applications for your Band Letter are available in the band room! Feel free to grab one and complete it by April 21st!
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!!!
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
6/20 – 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
Open Gym Night – Monday Evenings – 4 – 7 pm
We have had talks of an optional weekly “Open Gym” where we would get together and rehearse music or marching during the summer, and you band has decided that Monday Evenings from 4 pm to 7 pm are ideal! I am elated to offer extra time for students to come practice music, prepare, and even socialize on these evenings. More information about these evenings will be coming out soon but thank you for your continued efforts to make your band better!!
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
Music Teacher
Shawnee Mission North High School
7401 Johnson Drive
Overland Park, KS 66202
Cell:(785)737-3183
Information from SMN Bands!
Good evening, students and families of SMN Bands!
First and foremost, congratulations to our performers of the Spring Swing, and a HUMONGOUS “Thank You” to all that came out to support the jazz program! Your program has an inordinate amount of individuals to be proud of! The future looks bright for our students at SMN! So very proud of you!
Looking forward to an exciting week before we enjoy Spring Break! Please find information below that is pertinent to you.
Winter Park Rehearsals Begin Tomorrow
Another reminder that we will begin working tomorrow night on the music for Winter Park! Thank you to those of you that responded to the Google Form asking which day of the week is best! A huge thank you to Mr. Tovar for copying all the music so we can pass it out effectively and get to work in a timely fashion. Thank you sir!
1. Where Eagles Soar – Steve Reineke
2. Rhythm and Riffs – Brian Balmages
3. Prestissimo – Karl King, arr. James Swearingen
· Monday, March 10
o 6:30- 8:00 PM
· Monday, March 17
o Spring Break – No Rehearsal
· Monday, March 24
o 6:30- 8:00 PM
· Monday, March 31
o 6:30- 8:00 PM
· Monday, April 7
o 6:30- 8:00 PM – Final Rehearsal
Please communicate any conflicts as soon as possible! I am in your corner so please reach out if I can help in any way!
Regional Solo and Ensemble @ Olathe South on 4/5
This is a phenomenal opportunity for students to showcase their individual ability in performance! If you are interested in playing a solo or an ensemble, please reach out to me. Registration deadline for this event is 3/10 end of day!!! – Tomorrow
Symphonic Band Festival – 3/25 @ 7 pm
For our top concert ensemble, we only have 4 rehearsals before our performance at SME! The concert begins at 7:00 PM, but I will be reaching out to Mr. Toepfer to gather more detailed information for a successful performance!
After this performance we will host Dr. Lane Weaver at SMN on March 27 from 8:45 am until 10:15 am. I will be sharing this information with all North Staff upon our return from Spring Break, but I wanted you to be aware ahead of time. Thank you so much for your efforts here!
Drumline Auditions – 4/23
In preparation for this event, we will be hosting Drumline Practice 4/2, 4/9, 4/16 with Mr. Casey Miller. Music will be shared soon for your preparation!
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
6/20 – 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
Open Gym Night – Monday Evenings – 4 – 7 pm
We have had talks of an optional weekly “Open Gym” where we would get together and rehearse music or marching during the summer, and you band has decided that Monday Evenings from 4 pm to 7 pm are ideal! I am elated to offer extra time for students to come practice music, prepare, and even socialize on these evenings. More information about these evenings will be coming out soon, but thank you for your continued efforts to make your band better!!
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
Information from SMN Bands!
Good evening, students and families of SMN Bands!
Wishing you the happiest KMEA Weekend! There sure is a lot going on in your band, so let’s get after it!
Pancake Dinner
After discussing possible dates with the admin team, we have decided to cancel this year’s Pancake Dinner. Though this is a disappointment, we will be able to focus our efforts to showcase our students’ efforts at other upcoming performances.
Winter Park Rehearsals
Participants are Required to Attend – Exceptions to be made on a case-by-case basis
As we look forward to our time in Colorado, we need to also make sure that we have a musically rewarding trip as well! To make sure we do, please fill out the form below to share which night (6 pm – 7:30 pm) would be most convenient to you for these required rehearsals!
Winter Park Rehearsal Night
SMNW Cabaret 3-6
Jazz II has been invited to participate in the Jazz Cabaret hosted at SMNW! This exciting event will be hosted in the NW cafeteria with the bands toward the outside, audience members will turn their chairs to face the performing ensemble.
Students will be asked to transport themselves. We do need to bring our own bass, bass amp, guitar, guitar amp, drum set, and any auxiliary percussion necessary.
Call Time @ SMNW – 6:15 PM
Performances begin: 7:oo PM
Performance Order:
Trailridge Jazz Band
SM North
SM West
SM Northwest
Alaturka
Spring Swing 3-7
This coming Friday both jazz bands and Hocker Grove jazz band will host our annual Spring Swing! We’ll play 2 hours of dance music. This isn’t so much a concert as it is a party. We will also have appetizers and other food items. The event is in the North cafeteria from 6:30-8:30PM. Adults are $15/ea. and students are $8/ea. and everyone should pay at the door. This is the biggest fundraiser of the year for the jazz program. Again, you will have a great time, we hope to see you there!
Spring Swing Donations
Please consider donating some items to make this a spectacular night! Thanks in advance for your consideration!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084EA4A92DA5FEC52-48156249-spring#/
Spring Swing Volunteers
This event would be a whole lot more fun with you there! Please consider joining us in one of these supporting roles!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084EA4A92DA5FEC52-48163054-spring#/
Regional Solo and Ensemble @ Olathe South on 4/5
This is a phenomenal opportunity for students to showcase their individual ability in performance! If you are interested in playing a solo or an ensemble, please reach out to me. Registration deadline for this event is 3/10
Drumline Auditions – 4/23
In preparation for this event, we will be hosting Drumline Practice 4/2, 4/9, 4/16 with Mr. Casey Miller. Music will be shared soon for your preparation!
Hocker Marching Band Auditions
Wind Instrumentalists will have the opportunity to audition for the SMN Marching Stampede on 4/24 & 4/25 after school at Hocker Grove!
Students should be able to:
Play the SMN Fight Song from memory while marching.
March with straight leg style to a steady tempo (I will come visit at least twice in March to help here)
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
6/20 – 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
We have had talks of an optional weekly “Open Gym” where we would get together and rehearse music or marching during the summer. Which night of the week would you prefer? Submit your answer here! https://forms.gle/RxAqhumNojqVwSvTA
As always, please reach out if there is anything I can help with!
Best,
Galen
Galen W. Whisman
Music Teacher
Shawnee Mission North High School
7401 Johnson Drive
Overland Park, KS 66202
Cell:(785)737-3183
Pancake Dinner Postponed
Good afternoon!
Due to school closure tomorrow (2/20) we will be postponing the Pancake Dinner. We are very sorry for this modification in schedule, but we wanted to let you know as soon as possible.
We hope to host an alternate performance towards the beginning of March to celebrate our students’ efforts. As these details come to light, we will communicate to the best of our ability.
Please don’t hesitate to reach out!
Thank you so very much for your time and attention!
Best,
Galen
Galen W. Whisman
Music Teacher
Shawnee Mission North High School
7401 Johnson Drive
Overland Park, KS 66202
Cell:(785)737-3183
Pancake Dinner Correction!
Dear students and families of SMN Bands,
There is a modification to the previous email.
Admission to the meal portion of "Pancake Dinner" will be as follows:
$8/Attendee
$6/ individuals aged 5 and under
Free for members of the 6th Grade Honor BandThank you for your time and attention!
Best,
Galen
Galen W. Whisman
Music Teacher
Shawnee Mission North High School
7401 Johnson Drive
Overland Park, KS 66202
Cell:(785)737-3183
Information from SMN Bands!
Good afternoon, students and families of SMN Bands!
Wishing you a safe and happy Four-Day Weekend! Please find details for the upcoming events below!
Lettering
I have heard from a plethora of individuals in response to the amount of Lettering Points and the lateness to which it was shared, and I hear you loud and clear. Therefore, to benefit the most students, the number of points required to letter for the 2024-2025 year is 150! Thank you, to those of you who have shared your concern and support for our band! Let’s keep making better systems!
Winter Park Ski Music Festival Final Payment Deadline – 2/15
Please reach out to me with any questions you may have. Looking forward to this exciting event!
Pancake Dinner – Volunteer Sign-Up
Mrs. Buckbee and Mrs. Trost have been doing a phenomenal job preparing for this event and we greatly appreciate their efforts. Please follow the link below to show your support by getting involved and volunteering! The efforts shared by each and all make such a difference!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084EA4A92DA5FEC52-55077133-2025
Pancake Dinner – 2/20 – Details
5:30 pm – Pancake Dinner
6:00 pm – Jazz 1 – Call Time 5:30 pm
6:20 pm – Jazz 2 – Call Time 5:45 pm
6:45 pm –Transition to the SMN Auditorium
7:00 pm –Begin performances in the following order:
6th Grade Honor Band – Stage Call Time 6:45 pm
7th Hour Concert Band – Call Time 6:30 pm
2nd Hour Concert Band – Call Time 6:30 pm
Symphonic Band – Call Time 6:30 pm
We invite 6th Grade Honor Band Members to eat free of charge. For all others, $8 will allow you access to as many pancakes as you can eat! (Children 3 and younger eat free as well).
We can’t wait to feature the efforts of our hard-working students! Looking forward to this event!
Upcoming Pep Band Dates
2/21 – Hocker Night – Triple Lettering Points! (That’s 15 EASY points)
2/25 – 5:00 PM Call – Senior Night – Double Lettering Points! (10 Points)
SMNW Cabaret 3-6
Jazz II has been invited to participate in the Jazz Cabaret hosted at SMNW. More information will be shared with these students very soon!
Spring Swing 3-7
Let’s celebrate the Dance Band Tradition and break out our dancing shoes as we celebrate the efforts of all the SMN Area Jazz Bands! We will be hosting the Hocker Jazz Band, Jazz I, and Jazz II for this exciting event that just around the corner!
More information to follow!
Be sure and look below for specific information regarding Summer Events!
If there are any other questions you may have, please don’t hesitate to reach out! Wishing you a wonderful start to your week!
Best,
Galen
Recycled Information
Midwest Winds – 2/23 Community Event
“Midwest Winds” is a community ensemble made up of mostly music educators. Many of our area’s districts are represented; Shawnee Mission, Olathe, Blue Valley, and Kansas City to name a few. Many educators that you may know, such as Penny Snead, participate and we want to invite you to our next concert, which will be at Olathe West at 3 pm! We’d love to see you there!
Mnozil Brass at the Lied Center – 3/3
Drumline Auditions – 4/23
In preparation for this event, we will be hosting Drumline Practice 4/2, 4/9, 4/16 with Mr. Casey Miller. Music will be shared soon for your preparation!
Hocker Marching Band Auditions
Wind Instrumentalists will have the opportunity to audition for the SMN Marching Stampede on 4/24 & 4/25 after school at Hocker Grove!
Students should be able to:
Play the SMN Fight Song (Memorized not required)
March with straight leg style to a steady tempo (I will come visit at least twice in March to help here)
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
6/20 – 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 (Change from last email)
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
We have had talks of an optional weekly “Open Gym” where we would get together and rehearse music or marching during the summer. Which night of the week would you prefer? Submit your answer here! https://forms.gle/RxAqhumNojqVwSvTA
Galen W. Whisman
Music Teacher
Shawnee Mission North High School
7401 Johnson Drive
Overland Park, KS 66202
Cell:(785)737-3183
Intro and Show Release
Hi there!
I am so honored to be a part of your band! I cannot wait to meet each and every one of the students, parents, and supporters of the Shawnee Mission North Band Program! We are so fortunate to have on staff this year:
- Michaela Middleton and Ellery Bailey – Dance Coaches
- Casey Miller – Percussion
- Lyle Simpson – Hocker Grove
- Ed Tovar – Associate SMN
As you are able, please join Remind. As I understand this has been used in the past and for continuity I have created a class (hopefully) in the same format as previous years. The link for the Remind “Class” is below!
We have been busy working on the upcoming show, and I believe we have found just the one! The show is entitled “The Rise of the Phoenix” and features “Legacy” by Michael Markowski, “Ashes” by Celine Dion, and “The Firebird Finale” by Igor Stravinsky. The sheet music and an mp3 are linked below! I’m excited to hear what you all think!
Our work continues in creating exciting theatrical elements to the musical performance! I cannot tell you how excited I am to meet the students, parents, and community in the very near future. With that being said, should you have the ability to do so please follow the link below and begin practicing! (Please reach out if you have any technical difficulty, I am happy to help)
2024 SMN Marching Show “The Rise of the Phoenix”
Please feel free to reach out to me at galenwhisman@smsd.org should you have any questions, concerns, or comments! Thank you so much for your time and effort in making our band better!
Best,
Galen