East Area Band Festival Wednesday, April 24, 7pm @ SME Main Gym
- Student volunteers needed for setup after school Tuesday, 4/23
- 7:40am – Symphonic Band Rehearsal in gym
- 8:45am – Elementary students rehearse in gym (SB students welcome and help with kids)
- 6pm – ALL CONCERT/SYMPHONIC brief combined rehearsal – Devil Dance, Rocketship
- 6:45PM – Blue Knights (not in CB/SB) call time
- Attire: Concert Black
- 7pm – Concert begins. View program here
- PARENTS: Bring cash for the 50/50 Raffle!
SPIN! Pizza Night – Eat Pizza, Support the Band!
- Thursday, 4/24, online & in-person 4pm-8pm
- View Flyer for details
- Must mention in-store or online with code “giveback”
State Solo & Ensemble Festival Saturday 4/27, Washburn Rural HS
- 5900 SW 61st St, Topeka, KS 66619
- View schedule here
- Students! Have you scheduled rehearsals with your accompanist?
- Parents/family/friends are encouraged to attend the performance!
Band End of Year Awards – Applications Due May 1st
- Seniors: Apply for the $500 Rich Nitsch Memorial Scholarship! Application and rubrics here
- All Students: Band ‘Varsity Letter’ applications here
- Awards will be announced at the May 6th Band Awards and Dessert Banquet. Make sure you save the date!
Concert & Symphonic Band Spring Concert May 1, 7pm @ SME Auditorium
- Concert Band, Symphonic Band, Small Ensembles
Jazz Night May 3, 7pm @ SME Auditorium
- IHMS Jazz, Blue Notes, Blue Knights
- $10 Entry donation
- T-Shirts available at the door, $20 each
Concert, Symphonic & Jazz Band Audition videos due Friday, 5/3
Band Awards & Recognition (Banquet) May 6, 6pm, SME Auditorium
- Senior Slideshow & Recognition: Superlatives, “John Philip Sousa” “Louis Armstrong” Awards
- For all classes: “Logan Lowrey Spirit Awards”, “Most outstanding Marching/Pep/Concert/Jazz/Symphonic Member”, and more
- End of year all-band memory slideshow
- Treats & desserts before/after the ceremony
- All families/students welcome!
2025 SME Band Trip to Florida – Save the Dates!
- March 13-19 2025. Subject to change only due to pricing or unforeseen travel circumstances
- Performances at Disney and/or Universal, fun in the parks, travel to Clearwater/St. Pete’s Beach, and more!
NEW: SME Band Gear available at SME Team Store
- Visit Store Here
- Scroll down, under Design Options click “Arts” and “Band” to customize any SME gear. Band Parent gear, hoodies, polos, jackets, etc.