“This brings me so much joy, and this is my passion,” senior Annie Cernech said. Many students at West participate in numerous different activities that they are passionate about. For Cernech, that activity is band.
Cernech has been involved …
Music All-Staters Shine on Stage
Peyton Osborne
Whether you are a part of the music department or not, it can be clear who the few students are that surpass the normal choir, band, or orchestra requirements. Each year a select number of music students move …
Band Competes at Kansas State University
Peyton Osborne
This past weekend, the LSW marching band competed in their last competition hosted at Kansas State University. They competed at the Central State Marching Festival against around 40 bands. The Titan marching band performed their halftime show routine, …
Football vs Lee’s Summit North
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On Monday Oct. 22, the Titan football team had their last, regular season game at home against the Lee’s Summit North Broncos. The team lost 6-38, setting their record at 4-5. The Titans will face off against the …
Matthew Hilger marches into composing
Matthew Hilger, freshman, works to compose multi-part band arrangements and is catching the attention of his peers and mentors.
“I grew up hearing music constantly,” Hilger, a 13-instrument musician and young composer said.
Hilger says he gets his talents from …
Band and orchestra carry the tune into the new year
Like most things this school year, the band department’s annual holiday concert was canceled and replaced with a virtual concert, bringing a new set of challenges.
The band was split up into woodwinds and brass for a few in-person practices …
Band Director Gives Insight to Section Leader Hopefuls
The marching band — directed by Clifton Thurmond — allows students to apply to lead as section leaders or drum majors: this is a process that involves looking into a student’s character, achievement, and ability to lead.
Thurmond has taught …
Titans Come Together Over Music
West students come together to form their band Clouds and Cannonfire.…
Band Students Build Relationships
Kennedy Covinsky and Jenna Tiedemann show how band builds a family like atmosphere amongst students.…
Music Performs at Ice Cream Social
The music department kicked off their year of performances with their annual Ice Cream Social where families can enjoy music and food. This year’s Ice Cream Social had the biggest turn out yet.…