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OLATHE WEST BAND
HANDBOOK2019-2020
Carol LowmanHead Band Director
John WickershamAssistant Band Director
Olathe West High School2200 W. Santa Fe Street
Olathe, KS 66061(913) 780-7180
www.olatheschools.org/owbandTwitter - @olathewestband
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Welcome!Welcome to the 2019 - 2020 school year - we are so excited to get started! With Olathe West beginning Year 3, we have a lot of things to be excited about - our upcoming Marching Band Show “The Suite Life”, continued success with the Olathe West Concert Band, and continuing to grow the Jazz Band, Pep Band, and other ensembles. This handbook covers everything you need to know about the Olathe West Band Program. If you find yourself with a question, please reach out to Ms. Lowman and/or Mr. Wickersham! We’re always happy to help!
Course Objectives - Kansas Music Standards Standard 1 - Creating - Conceiving and developing new artistic ideas and work.
• Imagine - Generate musical ideas for various purposes and contexts• Plan and Make - Select and develop musical ideas for defined purposes and contexts• Evaluate and Refine - Evaluate and refine selected musical ideas to create musical work that meets appropriate criteria• Present - Share creative musical work that conveys intent, demonstrates craftsmanship, and exhibits originality
Standard 2 - Performing - Realizing artistic ideas and work through interpretation and presentation.• Select - Select varied musical work to present based on interest, knowledge, technical skill, and context.• Analyze - Analyze the structure and context of varied musical works and their implication for performance• Interpret - Develop personal interpretations that consider creators’ intent• Rehearse, Evaluate, and Refine - Evaluate and refine personal and ensemble performances, individually or in
collaboration with others• Present - Perform expressively, with appropriate interpretation and technical accuracy, and in a manner appropriate to
the audience and context
Standard 3 - Responding - Understanding and evaluating how the arts convey meaning.• Select - Choose music appropriate for a specific purpose or context• Analyze - Analyze how the structure and context of varied musical works inform the response• Interpret - Support interpretations of musical works that reflect creators’/performers’ expressive intent.• Evaluate - Support evaluations of musical works and performances based on analysis, interpretation, and established
criteria
Why Music?Music is - a potential in every individual that, like all potential, should be developed to its fullest. Music Provides - an outlet for creativity, self-expression, and individual uniqueness. It enables us to express our noblest thoughts and feelings. Music Teachers - students about unique aspects of their relationships with other human beings and with the world around them, in their own and other cultures. Music is - one of the most important manifestations of our cultural heritage. Children need to know about Beethoven, Louis Armstrong, and the Beatles as well as about Newton and Einstein. Music opens - avenues of success for students who may have problems in other areas of the curriculum and opens approaches to learning that can be applied in other contexts. Music exalts - the human spirit. Music is - worth knowing and understanding.
Student ExpectationsStudents will:
• Be where you are supposed to be• Have what you are supposed to have• Do what you are supposed to do• Be on time
CommunicationWe do as much as we can to make sure families stay up-to-date with the Olathe West Band. To make sure everyone receives up-to-date information, we share information in the following ways:
• Emailed in weekly “Band Notes”• Posted on our website under the tab, “Band Notes"• Posted in Microsoft Teams (student communication app)• Projected on our screen in a daily Keynote presentation• Handwritten on the right side of our whiteboard• In-class verbal reminders
Please reach out to us if you’re having an issue with any of the above communication options.
Olathe West Band EnsemblesMarching BandThe Olathe West Marching Band performs at all home varsity football games, the Johnson County Old Settlers Parade, Homecoming Festivities, and 3-4 marching competitions each year. Students learn drum-corps-style marching skills, prepare both a traditional pre-game, a competitive modern marching show, and parade marching. The marching band performs a wide variety of musical genres including: classical, pop, jazz, rock, and more. Marching band is open to all students grade 9-12. Incoming freshmen and all percussionists (9-12) will perform a music and/or marching interview for the purpose of assigning parts. Rehearsals begin in the summer starting with a Percussion camp 3 weeks prior to the 1st day of school and a band camp starting 2 weeks prior to the 1st day of school. There are also required 7:00 am rehearsals throughout the Marching Season on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, & Friday.
Wind EnsembleAt the end of the marching season (late October/early November), the Marching Band splits into two upper level concert bands in order to accommodate all students of varying ability and interest levels. The Wind Ensemble prepares advanced literature and performs at several concerts throughout the year, including the Kansas State High School Activities Association (KSHSAA) State Large Group Festival. NOTE – when considering enrollment numbers for 2019-2020, Wind Ensemble & Symphonic Band may be combined into one ensemble.
Symphonic BandAt the end of the marching season (late October/early November), the Marching Band splits into two upper level concert bands in order to accommodate all students of varying ability and interest levels. Symphonic Band prepares intermediate to advanced literature and performs at several concerts throughout the year, including KSHSAA State Large Group Festival. NOTE – when considering enrollment numbers for 2019-2020, Symphonic Band & Wind Ensemble may be combined into one ensemble.
Concert BandConcert Band is a non-auditioned and non-marching performing ensemble open to all students grade 9-12. Concert Band prepares intermediate literature and has a strong focus on music fundamentals. Concert Band performs at several concerts throughout the year, including an adjudicated festival in the spring. It is the goal of the Olathe West Band that all members of the Concert Band will continue in Marching Band the following year.
Jazz BandJazz Band rehearses during one hour of the school day. Students in jazz band will prepare a variety of jazz literature including combo charts, modern arrangements, and jazz standards. Jazz Band performs frequently throughout the year and performs at several Jazz Festivals. Students must be enrolled in Marching Band, Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble, and/or Concert Band to enroll in Jazz Band.
Pep BandThe Olathe West Pep Band performs at all Girls & Boys Varsity Basketball home games. This is a volunteer ensemble where ALL band members are welcome. Put your game-face on, come play some great tunes, earn lettering points toward your varsity letter, and cheer loud for the Owls!
Pit OrchestraBand students have the opportunity to participate in the Pit Orchestra, which performs the instrumental music for the musical. Each year’s musical requires a different instrumentation, but normally, every instrument family may participate in some capacity. Students will be selected on a basis of grade-level, musicianship and music ability, schedule availability, teachability, and professionalism.
Solos/Small EnsemblesOn top of all of the other available musical options listed previously in the handbook, students have the opportunity to participate in the KSHSAA Solo & Small Ensemble Festivals each year. Students who earn a “I - Outstanding” rating at the Regional Festival will move on to perform in the State Festival. This is a great way to prepare solo literature, or work on musical goals with your friends.
Honor BandsAll band students from Olathe West are encouraged to audition for Honor Bands such as the John Phillip Sousa Honor Band, East Central Kansas Music Educator’s Association (ECKMEA) District Band, Kansas Music Educator’s Association (KMEA) All-State Band, Music for All (MFA) Honor Bands, and many more. Please communicate with Ms. Lowman and/or Mr. Wickersham for more information.
Grading PolicyStudents grades for band are cumulative per semester. Students earn points toward their cumulative semester grade in the following ways:
• Performances (Concerts/Football Games/Parades/Competitions/Festivals/Etc) – 100 Points Each- Students receive points for being punctual, wearing the proper attire/required uniform, performance, and
their behavior. • Daily Rehearsals - 5 Points Each• 7AM Rehearsals (Marching Band Only) - 10 Points Each • Playing Tests/Scales Tests – 15 Points Each• Sectionals/Additional Rehearsals – 25 Points Each• Band Clinics/Clinician-lead Rehearsal – 50 points Each• Final Exams – 100 Points Each• Post-Concert Reflections - 25 Points Each (complete sentences with correct grammar and spelling)
Students earn and keep their full points by demonstrating our Student Expectations at all rehearsals, performances, and events.
Eligibility KSHSAA (Kansas High School Activities Association) requires all students participating in band performances, group or individual, to have passed 5 classes the previous semester in an accredited school. In order for a student to participate in fall band performances, they must have passed 5 classes from the previous spring semester. In order for a student to participate in spring band performances, they must have passed 5 classes from the previous fall semester.
Performance AttireConcert Black – Concert Black means concert attire/dress clothes that are ALL BLACK and is not provided by the Olathe West Band. Concert Black means everything worn is completely, solid black. Men should wear black socks/dress shoes, long-sleeved black dress shirt with black buttons, black dress pants with a black belt, and a black undershirt. Ladies may wear a solid black dress, skirt & long-sleeved black dress shirt or blouse, or long-sleeved black dress shirt/blouse with black dress slacks. Ladies should also wear black shoes, and if a skirt or dress is worn, the hem must be modest in length (at or below the knee) with solid black tights. Sleeves must be long (no bare shoulders or “spaghetti” straps) and necklines also modest.
Band Polo Shirt & Jeans– The Band Polo Shirt & Jeans is one of the band uniforms for ALL band students (marching/concert/jazz) - it worn at a variety of less-formal performances. The cost of the polo shirt is paid by each student’s Band Fee. This is its own uniform and is NOT an appropriate option for Concert Black.
Marching Band Uniform – This includes the Marching Band coat, pants, hat (shako), gauntlets, citation cord, plume, long black socks, black marching shoes, and required under-the-uniform shorts & shirt. Woodwind and brass players also wear black gloves. Students provide their own long, totally black socks (knee-high is recommended, crew-length minimum - NO ankle socks). Students must be wearing their uniform shorts & shirt, black shoes, and black socks before they will be allowed to check out a uniform prior to marching band performances. Students must demonstrate that they have hung their uniform up properly in their garment bag before being allowed to check in their uniform after marching band performances.
Important note – the marching band uniform is either all on, or all off – there is no in-between. The coat is always fully zipped, and the hat/shako is always worn forward.
Uniform Cleaning – The Marching Band Uniforms remain in the Olathe West Band Uniform Closet and will be professionally dry-cleaned after the completion of the marching band season.
School-Owned InstrumentsOlathe West owns the larger and more expensive instruments such as the tuba, euphonium, horn, tenor sax, baritone sax, bass clarinet, bassoon, oboe, and percussion instruments. Any student enrolled in band may use these instruments free of charge. However, each student is responsible for the instrument checked out to him/her, and any necessary repair due to damage from abuse or neglect is the student’s financial responsibility. Students are also financially responsible for replacing any missing or broken accessories.
Instrument LockersAn individual locker for each student’s instrument is provided. A padlock is provided. Students who lose the combination padlock are responsible for paying a $10 replacement fee. Instrument Lockers will be kept clean and tidy (no food or drink!) and locked at all times.
Band BoostersThe Olathe West Band Boosters is the band parent and adult family member organization that actively supports the Olathe West Band program. Band Boosters support the band and band students by attending performances, attending monthly meetings, planning various events, assisting at all concerts/performances, and by helping raise funds for the band program. All band parents and adult family members are considered band boosters and are welcome at band booster meetings. Please visit our band website (www.olatheschools.org/owband) as well as the attached Event Calendar for these meeting dates.
The Olathe West Band Booster Executive Board includes the President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer. Committees include the Trailer Crew, Uniform Crew, Fundraising Crew, etc.
FundraisingFundraising is the act of supporting the band’s school/district budget through appropriating money from outside sources to enrich band students’ music education and band experience at Olathe West. Funds raised for the band also go toward the continued improvement of the music library, instrument/equipment inventory, and instrument/equipment care and maintenance. Several fundraising initiatives occur throughout the year (ex. restaurant nights, car washes, Fiesta de Westa, silent auction, etc.). All students are expected to contribute their time and effort to these fundraising initiatives.
Fiesta de WestaFiesta de Westa is the spring jazz concert, dinner, and fundraiser for the Olathe West Band. The OW Jazz Band as well as the OT and MT jazz band perform, often with an invited guest artist. A catered dinner is offered (by RSVP only), and a silent auction will take place during the performances. This is our biggest fundraiser of the year and supports ALL of the Olathe West Band members!
Band FeeThe OW Band Fee, paid by all band students, covers required uniform supplies/items, Band polos, food & drink at performances, and also provides educational opportunities such as bringing in guest clinicians. The Olathe West Band works to keep this fee as low as possible. For Marching Band students, payment is made at the Form Fest and/or through coordinating a payment plan with Ms. Lowman/Mr. Wickersham. For Concert Band, the Concert Band Fee form is sent home during the first week of school.
Please contact Ms. Lowman/Mr. Wickersham if you need assistance or need to schedule payment(s).
Varsity Band Letter (form attached)All Band students are eligible to earn a Varsity Letter in Band. Since Band is a co-curricular class, the day-to-day items, such as rehearsals, playing tests, and evening performances count toward the student’s Letter Grade. To earn a Varsity Letter in Band, students must go above & beyond the day-to-day items. These activities include taking private lessons, performing in outside-of-school performance groups, performing with the Olathe West Pep Band, auditioning for and performing with honor ensembles, volunteering to assist with various band events, taking a solo and/or ensemble to festival, and earning 1-Superior ratings at band performances.
Students are responsible for tracking and recording their progress of the Band Lettering Form. Forms are due at the end of April, and letter winners will be recognized during our spring concert.
Private Lessons (teacher list attached)Private lessons are HIGHLY recommended for all band students. Private Lessons are not only for students that need additional help on their instrument, they’re also for students that are currently excelling on their instrument and wish to obtain additional specific instruction on their instrument. The one-on-one attention really allows a student to advance at their own personal rate.
NAME: ___________________________________ Year – Fr So Jr Sr
Lettering Requirements – 2019-2020 To earn a Varsity Letter in Band, students must go above & beyond the regular classwork in Band class. Most of the day-to-day activities in band class, such as daily rehearsals, playing tests, concerts, count towards student’s grade and not towards Letting Points. The items listed below are considered above & beyond and count towards Varsity Lettering points. To earn an Olathe West Letter, students must complete and return by Friday, May 1st, 2020. Write the number of points earned on the line next to each completed item and total ALL points at the bottom.
STUDENTS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR KEEPING TRACK OF ALL EVENTS/ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL YEAR.
180 POINTS Required for a Letter. 360 POINTS required for a Double-Letter. ____ Auditioned for the Kansas John Phillip Sousa Honor Band (20 points) ____ Selected for and participated in the Kansas John Phillip Sousa Honor Band (additional 40 points) ____ Auditioned for the ECKMEA All-District Honor Band (20 points) ____ Selected for and participated in the ECKMEA All-District Honor Band/Jazz Band (additional 40 points) ____ Auditioned for the KMEA All-State Band, Orchestra, Jazz Band (additional 20 points) ____ Selected for and participated in the KMEA All-State Band, Orchestra, Jazz Band (additional 40 points) ____ Performed with the OW Basketball Pep Band (10 points for Double-Header, 5 points for Single-Header game, 10 points for Post-season game) Note – Ms. Lowman will help provide your total Pep Band points. ____ Performed a Solo and/or Ensemble in KSHSAA Regional Solo & Ensemble Festival (20 points) ____ 1 Rating at KSHSAA Regional Solo & Ensemble Festival (additional 20 points) ____ 2 Rating at KSHSAA Regional Solo & Ensemble Festival (additional 10 points) ____ Performed a Solo and/or Ensemble in KSHSAA State Solo & Ensemble Festival (20 points) ____ 1 Rating at KSHSAA State Solo & Ensemble Festival (additional 40 points) ____ 2 Rating at KSHSAA State Solo & Ensemble Festival (additional 20 points) ____ Ensemble (Marching, Concert, Jazz) earning a 1 rating at competition (10 points per ensemble) ____ Performed in the OW Musical Pit Orchestra (50 points) ____ Member of the OW Jazz Band (25 points per semester) ____ Private Lessons (20 points per semester, including summer) – Private Lesson Teacher Signature: __________________________ ____ Member of a Performing Group outside of Olathe West (10 points each) – i.e. Olathe Youth Symphony, Kansas City Youth Symphony,
Fountain City Youth Brass Bands, etc. – Please indicate the group: ___________________________________ ____ Attended a Summer Band Camp (10 points each) For example - Midwestern Music Camp, KCKCC Jazz Camps, etc.
Please indicate the camp: _______________________________ ____ Marching Band Student Leader (30 points) ____ 4th Year member of OW Band (80 points) ____ 3rd Year member of OW Band (60 points) ____ 2nd Year member of OW Band (40 points) ____ 1st Year member of OW Band (20 points) OTHER - Additional Band-related service opportunities offered by Ms. Lowman & Mr. Wickersham. (10 points each) Please list event/date ____ _______________________________________________________ ____ _______________________________________________________ ____ _______________________________________________________ ____ _______________________________________________________ ____ _______________________________________________________ ____ _______________________________________________________ ____ TOTAL POINTS (180 needed to Letter, 360 needed to double-letter) _________________________________ Student Signature *By completing and signing this document, I acknowledge that I am being truthful, and completed all of the items as marked above.
Please circle that which applies to you: 1st Time Lettering – Letter & Pin 2nd time lettering – Bar 3rd time lettering – Bar 4th time Lettering - Bar
Private Lesson & Piano Accompanist List Flute Instructors Emily Smith [email protected] Suzanne Stricklin [email protected] Susan Murphy Please contact via website: http://opflutist.com/contact/ (913) 897-5850 Laura Bock [email protected] Oboe Instructors Katie Phillips [email protected] Lisa England [email protected] Bassoon Instructors Jodie Lin [email protected] (913) 449-7439 Lisa England [email protected] Clarinet Instructors Ashley White [email protected] Paula Dunlap [email protected] (913) 226-9953 Saxophone Instructors Dr. Jeffrey Cunningham [email protected] Josh Hankey [email protected] Jan Faidley [email protected] Nick Rowland [email protected]
Trumpet Instructors Paul Aubrey [email protected] Phil Holmes [email protected] Barry Springer [email protected] Russell Harvey [email protected] Erik Hulse [email protected] Luke Johnson [email protected] Nate Nall [email protected] Mark Keltner [email protected] Jeffrey Curtain [email protected] Nate Proctor [email protected] French Horn Instructors Andrea Stanton [email protected] Bill Brower [email protected] Trombone Instructors Dave Cooper [email protected] Wyatt Henderson [email protected] Will Biggs [email protected]
Euphonium & Tuba Instructors Carol Lowman [email protected] (Tuba/Bass Trombone/Euph) Eric Banks [email protected] Brian Scott [email protected] Jacob Miesner [email protected] Eddie Miles
Percussion Instructors Brandon Graves [email protected] John Wickersham [email protected] Ben Gervais [email protected] Ray DiMarchi [email protected] Jazz Piano Instructors Eric Griffin [email protected] Bass Instructors Joey Panella [email protected]
Piano Accompanists: (check and confirm whether they work at the 6A site or the 5A site!) Lee Anne Rogers [email protected] Nancy Dahlke [email protected] Susan Mitchell [email protected] Kelly Sanford [email protected] Sarah Noe [email protected] Melody Stroth [email protected] Julie Wheeler [email protected] Alice LaVoie [email protected] Donna Forde [email protected]
Date Day Time Event/Performance Location WhoMay 29 & 30 W, Th 4-8pm Pre-Summer Marching Band Camp OWHS Marching Band
July 22- July 26 M - F 7am-4pm Marching Percussion Camp OWHS Marching Band, percussion only
July 29 - Aug 2 M - F 7am-4pm Marching Band Camp, Phase #1 OWHS Marching Band, all
Aug. 2 F 4:30-8pm Form Fest & Marching Band Preview Concert OWHS Marching Band
Aug. 3 Sa 9am-3pm Park & Bark Carwash Meyer Music Voluntary
Aug. 6 & 8, Aug, 13 & 15
Tu/Th Tu/Th
6pm-8pm Marching Band Camp, Phase #2 OWHS Marching Band, all
Aug. 10 Sa 8am-12pm Marching Band Uniform Fitting OWHS Marching Band, all
Aug. 29 Th 6pm-8pm Olathe West High School Try-it Night OWHS Voluntary
Sept. 5 Th 5pm-8pm Thursday Night Old Settler's Performance Olathe, KS Marching Band
Sept. 7 Sa 8am-12pm Old Settler's Day Parade Olathe, KS Marching Band
Sept. 12 Th 4:30-10pm Football Game - OW vs Gardner-Edgerton CBAC Marching Band
Sept. 14 Sa 11am-5pm Drummit at the Summit Lee's Summit HS Marching Band, percussion only
Sept. 20 F 4:30-10pm Football Game - OW vs Olathe East CBAC Marching Band
Sept. 28 Sa All-Day K-State Central States Marching Festival Manhattan, KS Marching Band
Oct. 4 F 4:30-10pm Football Game - OW vs Shawnee Mission West CBAC Marching Band
Oct. 7 M 5-10pm Olathe District Marching Festival CBAC Marching Band
Oct. 12 Sa All-Day Park Hill Marching Competition Park Hill, MO Marching Band
Oct. 18 F All-Day John Phillip Sousa Honor Band - Tapes Due OWHS Voluntary - Fr
Oct. 18 F 4:30-10pm Football Game - OW vs Olathe South CBAC Marching Band
Oct. 19 Sa All-Day UCM Festival of Champions Marching Competition Warrensburg, MO Marching Band
Oct. 26 Sa All-Day Neewollah Grand Parade & Marching Competition Independence, KS Marching Band
Oct. 29 Tu 7:00pm Marching Band & Concert Band Concert OWHS All Band Members
Football Playoffs F/Sa TBA Potential Playoff Games
Nov. 9 Sa All-Day ECKMEA District Band Auditions OEHS Voluntary - So/Jr/Sr
Nov. 11 M TBD Veteran's Day Assembly - TBD TBD Marching Band
Dec. 3 Tu 7:00pm Winter Concert OWHS All Band Members
Dec. 7 Sa All-Day ECKMEA District Band BVHS Voluntary - So/Jr/Sr
Jan. 3-4 F, Sa All-Day All-State Band Auditions Salina, KS Voluntary - So/Jr/Sr
Jan. 23 Th 7:00pm Olathe West Area Band Festival OWHS All Band Members
Jan. 24-25 F, Sa All-Day John Phillip Sousa Honor Band Lawrence, KS Voluntary - Fr
Feb. 27-29 Th, F, Sa All-Day KMEA, All-State Band Wichita, KS Voluntary - So/Jr/Sr
Olathe West Band Schedule: 2019-2020First Published 04/05/2019. Last updated 07/10/19 - Note: This schedule is subject to change
Potentially - Nov. 1, Nov. 8, Nov 15, Nov. 22, & Saturday Nov. 30th
March 9 M 5-8pm Marching Band Interviews (Incoming Freshmen) OWHS Voluntary
March 10 Tu 4pm-6pm Middle School Solo & Ensemble Festival OWHS Voluntary
March 12 Th 7pm Concert Band Showcase OWHS Concert Band
March 25 W 8am-12pm Symphonic Band Festival ONWHS Sym. Band
March 26 Th 8am-12pm Wind Ensemble Band Festival OEHS Sym. Band
March 27 F 5-10pm Blue Valley West Percussion Festival BVWHS Percussion
April 4 Sa All-Day KSHSAA Regional Solo & Ensemble Festival Mill Valley HS Voluntary
April 13 M 7:00pm Pre-Festival Concert (Band/Orchestra/Choir) OWHS Symphonic Band/Wind Ensemble
April 16 Th All-Day KSHSAA Large-Group Festival TBA Symphonic Band/Wind Ensemble
April 17 F 6:00pm Percussion Show OWHS Percussion
April 22 W All-Day Max Green Festival (OW is a Host Site) OWHS Voluntary - Fr/So/Jr/Sr
April 24 F 7:00pm Fiesta de Westa (Jazz Concert & Dinner) OWHS Jazz Band
April 25 Sa All-Day KSHSAA State Solo & Ensemble Festival Topeka, KS Voluntary
May 4 M 7:00pm Spring Concert OWHS All Band Members
May 15 F 5-9pm Olathe West Graduation CBAC Commencement Band
May 26 & 27 Tu/W 4-8pm Pre-Summer Marching Band Camp OWHS Marching Band
May 27 W 8pm Marching Band Parent Meeting OWHS Marching Band parents
July 20 - 24 M - F 7am-4pm Marching Percussion Camp OWHS Marching Band, percussion only
July 27-31 M - F 7am-4pm Marching Band Camp, Phase #1 OWHS Marching Band, all
July 31 F 4:30-8pm Form Fest & Marching Band Preview Concert OWHS Marching Band
Aug. 4 & 6, Aug, 11 & 13
Tu/Th. Tu/Th
6pm-8pm Marching Band Camp, Phase #2 OWHS Marching Band, all
Sept. 9 M 7:00pm Band Booster Meeting OWHS All parents are welcome
Oct. 14 M 7:00pm Band Booster Meeting OWHS All parents are welcome
Nov. 4 M 7:00pm Band Booster Meeting OWHS All parents are welcome
Dec. 2 M 7:00pm Band Booster Meeting OWHS All parents are welcome
Jan. 13 M 7:00pm Band Booster Meeting OWHS All parents are welcome
Feb. 3 M 7:00pm Band Booster Meeting OWHS All parents are welcome
March 2 M 7:00pm Band Booster Meeting OWHS All parents are welcome
April 6 M 7:00pm Band Booster Meeting OWHS All parents are welcome
May ??? M 7:00pm Band Booster Meeting OWHS All parents are welcome
Band Booster Meeting Dates:
2020 - 2021 Marching Band Camp Dates:
Student Agreement to the Olathe West Band Handbook1. I (Olathe West Band Student) have read the Olathe West Band Handbook and understand ALL expectations and
requirements for the 2019-2020 school year2. I have reviewed the Band Schedule, entered these dates into my calendar, and will attend all scheduled events for
ensembles for which I’m a member.3. I will communicate any conflicts with the Band Schedule to Ms. Lowman & Mr. Wickersham via email (with parent
email CC’d) at least 2-weeks in advance or ASAP if an emergency occurs. 4. I will conduct myself in a manner that demonstrates the Olathe West High School Student Code of Conduct during all
Band functions - rehearsals, performances, traveling events, etc. Inappropriate public displays, profanity, the possession or use of tobacco/electronic cigarettes/illegal drugs/alcohol, and other negative actions have no place in the Olathe West Band and are not be tolerated.
5. I will take care of any school-owned instruments I use and understand I will be held liable for any damage if due to negligent reasons.
6. I understand the Dress Code for our various performances and will make sure to have these items prior to any concerts I’ll perform.
7. (Marching Band students only) I will wear and treat the Olathe West Band uniform with respect and pride. I understand I will be held liable for any damage if due to negligent reasons.
8. I understand how information and schedules are communicated from the Olathe West Band, and understand it is my responsibility to check these methods regularly to stay connected and up to date.
Student Name (printed)
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Student Signature
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Parent Acknowledgement of the Olathe West Band Handbook1. I (Parent/Guardian) acknowledge that my student has read the Olathe West Band Handbook and agrees to the items
listed above.2. I also understand and acknowledge items listed in the Olathe West Band Handbook and will assist my student to meet
and exceed the expectations of the Olathe West Band. 3. I have reviewed the Band Schedule and entered the dates in my calendar. I will communicate conflicts to Ms.
Lowman & Mr. Wickersham via email at least 2-weeks in advance or ASAP if an emergency occurs.4. I understand how information and schedules are communicated from the Olathe West Band and understand it is my
responsibility to check these methods regularly to stay connected and up to date.
Parent/Guardian (printed)
_________________________________________________
Parent/Guardian Signature
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PLEASE READ THE BAND HANDBOOK, AND SIGN & RETURN ONLY THIS PAGE BY AUGUST 30th, 2019
