The Shawnee Mission North Bands
Wind Ensemble is a select ensemble made up of Freshmen through Seniors who audition and qualify for the group. Auditions for this band occur towards the end of Fall semester. This band rehearses during the second semester, first block. The Wind Ensemble Band has more performances that any other concert band.
This group is comprised of 9th-12th grade band students during the spring semester. Mr. Ed Tovar, associate director, teachers this class.
This group is comprised of 9th – 12th band students during the spring semester. No audition is required for this group.
JAZZ I ENSEMBLE (TOP GROUP)
This ensemble is chosen by audition in the spring semester of the previous school year. Students may not enroll in Jazz Band only. Jazz classes may be taken in addition to another major musical ensembles. The Jazz Ensemble performs frequently and students must have an excellent understanding of jazz style and a high level of musical skill. This class meets fourth block all year.
JAZZ II
This jazz workshop is open to all band students interested in learning more about jazz. Students may not enroll in Jazz Band only. All students will need to audition for entry.Jazz classes may be taken in addition to another major musical ensembles. Only students who play piano or guitar may sign up for Jazz II only. This class meets third block all year.
JAZZ COMBO and SMALL ENSEMBLES
Jazz Combos/Ensembles meet outside class (or seminar) throughout the year. These ensembles will meet around once a week and perform throughout the fall and spring semester.
Award Winners
2014-15 Band Awards
Outstanding freshman- female- Chloe Mears
Outstanding freshman- male- Daniel Johnson
Outstanding sophomore- female- Jazmin Burch
Outstanding sophomore- female Taya Josenberger
Outstanding sophomore- male- Ryan Wood
Outstanding junior- female- Maggie Kasparek
Outstanding junior male- Buddy Sayles
Outstanding senior- female- Renee Bowlin
Outstanding senior- female- Rachel Panjada
Outstanding senior male- Ian Miesner
All-District/State Musical Leader Christian Damian
All-District/State Musical Leader Noah Bryan
Most Improved Bandsman- Joshua Patterson
Outstanding senior percussion- Noah Hamon
Outstanding senior brass- Charlie Diebold
Outstanding senior woodwind- Sydney Jordan
Louis Armstrong Award- Cody Young
John Philip Sousa Award- Michael Schley
John Philip Sousa Award- Cody Young
Chad Reed, Director
Thursday, May 8th
Outstanding freshman- female- Emma Hoffman
Outstanding freshman- male- Donovan West
Outstanding sophomore- female- Danielle Vickers
Outstanding sophomore- male- Christian Damian
Outstanding junior- female- Rachel Panjada
Outstanding junior male- Cody Young
Outstanding senior- female- Medi Aramovich
Outstanding senior- female- Haley Fiedler
Outstanding senior male- Jared Alexander
Outstanding Section Leader Erica Nickolett
All-District/State Musical Leader Christian Damian
All-District/State Musical Leader Haley Fiedler
All-District/State Musical Leader Chacko Finn
All-District/State Musical Leader Noah Bryan
Most Improved Bandsman- Ian Miesner
Outstanding senior percussion- Brandan Hoffman
Outstanding senior brass- Ben Fauser
Outstanding senior woodwind- Lane Johnson
Louis Armstrong Award- A.J. Bonci
John Philip Sousa Award- Duncan Brandt
John Philip Sousa Award- Chacko Finn