top of page
Home of the Blue Valley North High School Mustang Band Program | bvnband
High School Band Enrollment Information
Students are encouraged to dive in to the world of
music, community, and travel in high school band!
Why High School Band?
-
Sense of Community & Belonging
-
Increased Social Skills
-
Leadership Building
-
Creativeness
-
Resilience
-
Self-Confidence
-
Emotional Development
-
Stress Release
-
Boosts Cognitive Skills (memory, multitasking, etc)
-
Teamwork
-
Discipline
-
Accountability
-
Mentorship
-
Well-Roundedness
-
Travel Opportunities
-
and of course, GREAT MUSIC!
What makes Band at BVN so exceptional?
Several appearances at the Kanas Music Educators convention.
Many "Superior" Ratings at adjudicated festivals.
Strong rankings at local and regional marching competitions.
Adjunct instrument specialists that visit our classes.
International travel to London, Paris, Spain, and beyond!
The best community of people around!
Can I Do Band and Other Activities/Sports/Clubs/etc.?
Yes. Absolutely. Good time management skills, advanced communication, planning ahead, and problem solving can create positive and compromising situations for students involved with many things. We will work with you!
Sports/Clubs/Activities
We enjoy having a variety of people involved in band and other things such as sports, activities, etc. BVN has a diverse amount of clubs and activities that a lot of band members are in! We have everything from Track and Cross Country Members, Cheerleading, Football, Basketball, Tennis, Bowling, Swimming, and many others! Band rarely interferes with school sports and activities, but it can happen. Again, good advanced communication, planning ahead, and problem solving can help create the best situation for the student and each activity.
Academics
We have many students involved in band that are also involved in many Honors and AP Courses. They continually receive high marks, GPA's, high ACT/SAT Test Scores, and academic accolades.
CAPS
We have several students involved in the CAPS Program. Most of the band classes are in the mornings, so it is advantageous to take an afternoon CAPS session. There are other ways to make sure participation in both can happen.
Marching Band
Is Marching Band time consuming? What are the commitments?
Yes, marching band can be time consuming with some summer commitments, morning rehearsals,
evening rehearsals, football games, and marching competitions from August through October.
But, it can be one of the most rewarding experiences of your life.
The amount of camaraderie, confidence, hard-work, determination, and feeling of success that comes with marching band is indescribable and very much worth it. It is one of our most visible public ensembles that travels extensively. In regards to your immediate future, colleges and companies take notice of people involved in activities like marching band - it distinguishes you with other applicants because you know how to work hard, problems solve, and be a part of a team! If you have any qualms about it, you should ask a current BVN Marching Mustang member about marching band and its benefits - and give it a try!
What are students saying about their
BVN Marching Band Experience?
SEE VIDEO
What does the typical marching season look like?
PRE-SEASON (April through August)
April Auditions & Pre-Season Meeting
April/May Marching Mustangs Percussion & Colorguard Auditions
May Fundamentals Mini-Camps (2.5 Days)
June/July Section Lead Sectionals
July Marching Percussion and Colorguard Camp (4 Weekdays)
July/August Marching Mustangs Summer Camp (~2 Weeks, M-F)
SEASON (August through October)
Mondays Rehearsal 7:10am through 1st Hour
Tuesdays Rehearsal 7:10am to 8:15am
Wednesdays Rehearsal 7:10am through 1st Hour
Evening Rehearsal 6:30pm to 8:30pm (Percussion & Colorguard Start at 6:00pm)
Thursdays No Rehearsal
Fridays Rehearsal 7:10am through 1st Hour
4-5 Friday Night Football Games
Saturdays 1 Photo/March-a-thon Rehearsal Day, 3-4 Marching Competitions
Sample Four Year Schedule for Enrollment
Who Are The Teachers?
Mr. McCarty
Blue Valley North HS
Wind Ensemble
Concert Band
Marching Band
Music Theory
Percussion Specialist
Bachelors of Music Education, University of Kansas
Masters of Music Education, University of Kansas
Mr. Staines
Leawood Middle School
Overland Trail MS
Blue Valley North HS
6th Grade Band
Brass Specialist
Symphonic Band
Concert Band
Marching Band
Jazz Band
Bachelors of Music Education, Truman State University
Masters of Music Education, Truman State University
Mrs. Balsinger
Leawood Middle School
6th, 7th, 8th Grade Band
Jazz Band
Woodwind Specialist
Bachelors of Music Education, University of Kansas
Masters of Music Education, University of Kansas
Mr. Wagoner
Overland Trail MS
6th, 7th, 8th Grade Band
Jazz Band
Woodwind Specialist
Bachelors of Music Education, University of Kansas
Masters of Music Education, University of Kansas
bottom of page