Welcome to Sante Fe Trail Elementary Bands

Good afternoon, students and families of SMN Bands!

Our students have so much to be proud of! It was a treat to experience the concert and banquet back-to-back, tiring perhaps, however celebrating the passion for music that our students carry is always at the top of my priority list! Congratulations to all students, seniors, and parents for a job well done! Now on to prepping for next year!

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.

Section Leader Process – 5/16 After School – 3 pm
We are so fortunate to have so many students involved in the leadership team at SMN! To be as accommodating as possible to all high school students, this Friday, 5/16, we will host an afterschool meeting in the band room. Here applicants will be able to communicate their goals and intentions as leaders. Following all presentations, we will provide ballots for students to cast their vote. Section Leader Assignments will be posted over the weekend in the “Weekly Email”!

5/16 Instrument Rental Night 5 pm/Indoor Rehearsal – 6 :00 pm – 7:00 pm
At 5 pm we will begin checking out marching band instruments to students for their summer preparation! All students (middle and high school) that play tenor sax, french horn, baritone, and tuba students will need to check out an instrument for the upcoming marching season. Please reach out if you or your student has any questions!

At 6 pm we will begin passing out warm-ups, tuning sequences, stand tunes, and even the Show Music!!! We will go over all of it with them to explain and promote an efficient summer of practicing!

Graduation Band – 5/21 – 6 pm
We have already begun preparation on Imaginarium by Randall Standridge and our students sound phenomenal! We will continue working on that as well as Pomp and Circumstance to make sure our seniors have a positive musical experience at graduation! We’re so proud of you seniors! It has been shared with me that in year’s past this has been required for all students that are not graduating. I would like to keep this tradition, so if you cannot make this performance, please reach out to me so we can have an intentional conversation.

Important Summer Band Dates
To be respectful of everybody’s summer planning, here are the dates and times for our marching band camps!

6/2 – “Open Gym” begins every Monday from 4 pm to 7 pm
7/14 – Ice Cream Social – All Marching Band Students 4 pm to 7 pm
7/15 – Leadership Day and Brass Impact – Leadership Team (9 am – 9pm Lunch included)
7/21 – 7/22 – Fundamentals Camp – All Wind MB Students (8:00 am – 11:30 am)
7/21 – 7/25 – Percussion Camp – MB Percussion Students (9:30 am – 3:30 pm) 45 min lunch
7/23 – 7/31 – Full Band Camp (No Weekends) – All MB Students (8am-4pm) 45 min lunch
7/31 – Marching Band Preview Night – All MB Students and Families – 6 pm

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

Good afternoon, students and families of SMN Bands!

Pizza Jazz was a Hit! Congratulations to each and all for their efforts in making a phenomenal evening of Jazz Education!

It’s concert and banquet week! Check out the information below so all can be as prepared as possible!

Spring Concert – 5/7 – This Wednesday!
Our final concert of the year is going to be a spectacular event, and I cannot wait for your families to see all the efforts you have put forth this last year! The order of events will be as follows:

7th Grade Band
8th Grade Band
7th Hour Concert Band
2nd Hour Concert Band
1st Hour Symphonic Band
Fight Song with 8th Grade and Seniors

6:00 PM – Call Time
7:00 PM – Start Time
Students will be seated in their classes towards the front of the auditorium!

Band Banquet – 5/8 – This Thursday!
Let’s celebrate a year of excitement for our students!
5:45 PM – Doors Open
6:00 PM – Dinner Served
6:45 PM – Award Ceremony

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.

We will utilize jazz classes to audition current jazz students, and will open up seminar, as well as before and after school to welcome any other current high schoolers! Hocker students will audition at Hocker Grove during the school day. More info here soon to come!

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.
Leadership Applications

Thank you so very much for your interest and passion to serve your band! Your leadership is imperative for our success!

Date Change – Ice Cream Social – Now 7/14
Looking forward to this late summer break event!

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 Night/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)
7/14 – Ice Cream Social – All Marching Band Students
7/15 – Leadership Day and Brass Impact – Leadership Team
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

Good afternoon,

We sure are excited for our Band Banquet this coming Thursday!
If you and yours are planning to attend, please RSVP at the link below!
RSVP Link

Best,
Galen

Galen W. Whisman
Music Teacher
Shawnee Mission North High School
7401 Johnson Drive
Overland Park, KS 66202
Cell:(785)737-3183

Good afternoon, students and families of SMN Bands!

I wanted to take a moment and share the schedule for all the performances this coming Friday (5/2)!
We are sure excited to host these ensembles and promote a rich educational experience for all students!

Please come and support your students and local ensembles!!!
Feel free to invite friends and family!

Not only do you have the chance to listen to quality jazz music, but for just a few dollars, you get access to the following:
$7/person Pizza Buffet
$2/person Dessert Buffet

Thanks so much for your time and consideration!

Best,
Galen

Galen W. Whisman
Music Teacher
Shawnee Mission North High School
7401 Johnson Drive
Overland Park, KS 66202
Cell:(785)737-3183

Good afternoon, students and families of SMN Bands!

I wanted to take a moment and celebrate some phenomenal students who participated in the KSHSAA State Solo and Ensemble Festival last Saturday!
Many congratulations to Sahid Anzures, Elsa Groszek, Sebastian Menendez, and Gregor White! Thank you for your tireless efforts in Music Education! You all have so much to be proud of!

There is a lot going on this time of year, so please make sure to stay on top of all the events below for a most successful end to the year! Especially the RSVP for the Band Banquet Below!

Pizza Jazz Sign Up – 5/2
We are so very excited to host this year’s Pizza Jazz Event! As you are able, students & parents please follow the link below to sign up to help facilitate an amazing event!
Pizza Jazz Sign-Up

Spring Concert – 5/7
Our final concert of the year is going to be a spectacular event, and I cannot wait for your families to see all the efforts you have put forth this last year! The order of events will be as follows:

7th Grade Band
8th Grade Band
7th Hour Concert Band
2nd Hour Concert Band
1st Hour Symphonic Band
Fight Song with 8th Grade and Seniors

Band Banquet – 5/8
Our Band is wildly busy throughout the year, and this is the time for us to celebrate those efforts and our seniors! To make sure we prepare appropriately for this event, please follow this link to RSVP for the Band Banquet
RSVP Link

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 are available by my door!!

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.
Leadership Applications

Thank you so very much for your interest and passion to serve your band! Your leadership is imperative for our success!

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

Ladies and Gentlemen,

Please find the attached information from band director Alex Toepfer of SME!!!!!
Two phenomenal concerts coming up very quickly!

THE Count Basie Orchestra @ Music Hall
THE Airmen of Note @ SME

Please don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity for Jazz Education!

Best,
Galen

Galen W. Whisman
Music Teacher
Shawnee Mission North High School
7401 Johnson Drive
Overland Park, KS 66202
Cell:(785)737-3183

Good afternoon, students and families of SMN Bands!

Drumline Auditions – 4/23 – 4 pm -7 pm
We are sure looking forward to hosting this event. Please be ready to perform your audition piece beginning at 4 pm. We will have time slot sign-ups available to help facilitate a timely audition process.

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! I will have pizza available for you towards the end of seminar. Please be there in time to eat and prepare for a positive experience!

Hocker Marching Auditions – 4/24 @ 1:15
If you have connections to our 8th Grade Hocker students, please let them know I will be at Hocker around 1 pm on April 24th to facilitate Marching Band Auditions for the 2025-26 school year! Looking forward to an exciting afternoon!

KSHSAA State Solo and Ensemble Festival – 4/26
Many congratulations to Sahid Anzures, Elsa Groszek, Sebastian Menendez, and Gregor White! They will be traveling to Topeka Washburn Rural High School for their final adjudication! Information linked below:
State Solo and Ensemble

Hyvee Sacking Event 4-26
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!!
Hy-Vee Link

Pizza Jazz Sign Up – 5/2
We are so very excited to host this year’s Pizza Jazz Event! As you are able, please follow the link below to sign up to help facilitate an amazing event!
Pizza Jazz Sign-Up

Spring Concert – 5/7
Our final concert of the year is going to be a spectacular event, and I cannot wait for your families to see all the efforts you have put forth this last year! The order of events will be as follows:

7th Grade Band
8th Grade Band
7th Hour Concert Band
2nd Hour Concert Band
1st Hour Symphonic Band
Fight Song with 8th Grade and Seniors

Band Banquet – 5/8
More to follow here, but please put this date on your calendar!

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 on Wednesday (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.
Leadership Applications

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

Already submitted a form? Make sure it was processed at this link:
Lettering Responses

This is due for me on the 24th so I will be submitting this on the 23rd.

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

Good afternoon, students and families of SMN Bands!

We just left Salina on our way home from Winter Park! Not only did we spend the weekend having a blast at the resort, but you’ll be elated to know we received the following accolades:

Superior Performance Rating
Best in Class
And
Grand Champion!!!

This has truly been an amazing experience! Thanks to each and all for making it a successful event. Just to name a few:

Michele and Chris Keller
Sara Crow
Micaela Miller
Ed Tovar and Lyle Simpson
The Shaw Mi No Band Boosters
And of course, all the participating students!!

The fun continues! Check below to see what events apply to your band experience!

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!!

Hy-Vee Link

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 on Wednesday (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.

Leadership Applications

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

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!

• • 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

Winter Park Details Here!!

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!!

Hy-Vee Link

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.

Leadership Applications

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

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.

Leadership Applications

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