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Band
Blue Valley West has a Marching Band, Concert Band, Symphonic Wind Ensemble, and Freshman band.

The Symphonic Wind Ensemble is the name of the most experienced concert ensemble at Blue Valley West. The class meets 1st Block on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 7:45-9:19 a.m. This course could include students in 9th through 12th grades. Compromised of only a select 40-45 students annually, this "one to a part" ensemble performs the very highest level of wind band literature.

The Concert Band is the name of the second concert ensemble at Blue Valley West High School. The class meets 1st block November - Winter Break, and then 2nd Block on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 7:45-9:19 a.m. during the second sememter. This course could include students in 9th through 12th grades. Fall Freshmen Band students continue in this class second semester. The expectation for this ensemble is to display the very highest levels in musicianship, tone mastery, and technique development.

Freshman Band is an "indoor" option for incoming 9th graders works in place of marching band the first year of high school. Students meet 2nd block on Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 7:45-9:19 a.m. Freshmen Band students continue in Concert Band second semester.

Awards

 * All Spring 2012 BVW Bands- I Ratings
 * All Spring 2011 BVW Bands- I Ratings
 * All Spring 2010 BVW Bands- I Ratings

Marching Band
The Blue Valley West Marching Band is named "The Red and Silver Brigade".

Faculty

 * Director of Bands- Mrs. Cheryl Kimball
 * Assistant Director of Bands- Mr. Joe Stuever
 * Music and Visual Instructor- Mr. Eric Banks
 * Percussion Director- Mr. Matt Arnet
 * Front Ensemble Coordinator- Mr. Calvin Dugan
 * Dance Team Coordinator- Ms. Hannah Powell
 * Assistant Dance Team Coordinator- Ms. Madalyn Meeker
 * Colour Guard and Winter Guard Instructor- Mrs. Kate Anthony
 * Visual Instructors- Ms. Marina Hague and Ms. Muriel Hague
 * Colour Guard Choreographer- Mr. Josh Votaw
 * Visual Technician and Brass Insructor- Mr. Dominic Zanaboni

Shows

 * 2013- Batter Up!
 * 2012- The Next Step
 * 2011- Car Men
 * 2010- Let There Be Light
 * 2009- Lost and Found

Fall 2012
Class 2A - 2nd Place Class 2A Champions 3rd Place Overall Class 2A - High Music Class Champions and Highest Score of the Day
 * Denton, TX Regional
 * Tulsa Union Renegade Review
 * St. Louis Super Regional
 * Odessa, MO Festival

Fall 2011
5A Class Champion and 4th Place in Finals 6th Place Overall Division II Rating Class Champions, Best Music, Best Visual, Best Effect, Best Percussion
 * Blue Sprints Invitational Festival
 * Broken Arrow Marching Invitational
 * St. Louis Super Regional
 * Lee's Summit North Festival

Fall 2010
3A Class Champion and 2nd Place Overall in Finals 6A Class Champion and Grand Champion Overall Division I Rating Red Division - 2nd Place, Best Music, Best Effect
 * Owasso Marching Invitational
 * Blue Sprints Invitational Festival
 * St. Louis Super Regional
 * Greater St. Louis Marching Festival

Fall 2009
3A Class Champion and 4th Place Overall 6A Class Champion and Grand Champion Overall 21st of 54 Bands and Division II Rating 5AA Class Champions
 * Owasso Marching Invitational
 * Blue Sprints Invitational Festival
 * St. Louis Super Regional
 * MU Champions of Champions Festival