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