August 22-26 2022

Band Handbook Parent/Student Agreement Form

  • Band Handbook and agreement are now past-due. Please read and complete the acknowledgement of the policies/procedures for 2022-2023
  • Handbook
  • Form

Monday, 8/22: Marching Band Zero Hour rehearsals continue

  • Percussion: call time 6:30am. All others: 6:45am
  • Rehearsal begins at 7am. 100% attendance required!
  • Rehearsals are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday

Tuesday, 8/23, 6pm-8pm @ Nelson-Atkins Museum: Band Senior Photos

  • Attire: Concert Black
  • Bring your instrument and any props/fun items for the “silly pose”
  • Please meet on the south side of the building (by the big lawn and steps). Park along Oak street on West side of museum

Wednesday, 8/23, 6pm @ SME Band Room: Mr. Stinky Feet volunteer/organizational meeting

  • All members of the planning committee for the Mr. Stinky Feet London Fundraiser event, please attend.

Thursday, 8/25, 6-8pm @ SME: Evening Rehearsal

  • Mandatory for all marching band students; Thursdays we rehearse with Lancer Dancers to put together choreography and drill.

Upcoming

Blue Knights Perform @ Prairie Village Jazz Fest, Harmon Park

  • Saturday, September 10, 3pm
  • Sound check @ 10:45am
  • 8-10 volunteers needed for trash duty. City of PV paying $500 towards London Trip

Mr. Stinky Feet & The Marching Lancers London Fundraiser Extravaganza!

  • Friday, September 30th
  • Fun, games, music & more
  • 5:30pm, SME Auditorium

Ongoing

ECKMEA All-District Honor Band and Honor Jazz Band

  • Audition materials have been posted
  • Students who successfully audition in November will perform along with the top musicians in the area at the Honors Convention in December
  • View the materials here (they’re also in Canvas)

Join the Band App

  • For mobile-based communication, calendars, schedules, and real-time announcements (such as updates when we’re on the road, etc)
  • https://band.us/n/aca170Deg4a8O

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