Eagle Band Family Newsletter
November, 2022
As usual, there is a LOT of information here, yet ALL of it pertains directly to our awesome band family! Be on the lookout for newsletters in your inbox near the first of each month!
In this issue:
-High School News (LNHS)
-Middle School News (HMS, SVMS)
-Boosters/Fundraising Update
-Upcoming Performances/Events
-Director Wish List
-Senior Spotlight
-Upcoming Auditions/Opportunities/Camps/etc.
-Directors Do Things, Too!
-Contact Information
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High School News (LNHS)
Screaming Eagles Competitive Results
Lee's Summit North Marching Invitational
2nd place field competition, indoor guard, and indoor drumline
Cameron Marchfest
2nd place indoor guard and drumline
1st place parade and field competition
Grand Champions of the festival
High School All-District Band and Jazz Band Results
CONGRATULATIONS to the following LNHS students!
Liberty North had more students earn spots in the High School All-District Bands than any of the 38 other eligible high schools in the KC Metro! (A school record 48 spots earned by 43 students in the bands for LNHS...the next closest school had 25!)
(Numbers represent chair order; Numbers alone = All-District Band; HM = Honorable Mention Band)
Matt Dusin - Alto Saxophone - 3rd
Mateo Navarro - Alto Saxophone - 4th
Braden Baker - Alto Saxophone - 5th
Emmanuel Ealey - Alto Saxophone - HM 3rd
Nathan Berg - Alto Saxophone - HM 4th
Alondra Valdez - Alto Saxophone - HM 5th
Braden Baker - Bari Saxophone - 1st
Emmanuel Ealey - Bari Saxophone - Alt 1
Carolyn Forgues - Bass Clarinet - 5th
Caiti Harts - Bb Clarinet - 8th
Alyssa Flener - Bb Clarinet - HM 9th
Lydia Hoffman - Bb Clarinet - HM 10th
Austin Syler - Bb Clarinet - HM 11th
Lauren McLaughlin - Bb Clarinet - HM 12th
Sophia Selby - English Horn - 1st
Adalena Neisler - Euphonium - HM 3rd
Zoe Hood - Euphonium - HM 4th
Sindhu Rao - Flute - 3rd
Zach Huber - Flute - Alt 2
Kayla Nelson - Horn - 1st
Nathan Dembski - Horn - 2nd
Claire Bogaard - Horn - 3rd
Giana Garcia - Horn - Alt 1
Sophie Selby - Oboe - 2nd
Grace Flener - Percussion - 1st
Josh Nelson - Percussion - 2nd
Noah Adrineda - Percussion - 7th
Carter Sidden - Percussion - Alt 3
Josef Jefferson - Percussion - Alt 4
Braden Baker - Tenor Saxophone - 1st
John Walls - Tenor Saxophone - 2nd
Mateo Navarro - Tenor Saxophone - Alt 1
William Elling - Trombone - 1st
Mason Burnett - Trombone - 3rd
Andrew McGuire - Trombone - 7th
Dylan Muñoz - Trombone - HM 7th
Knox Rhoad - Trombone - HM 8th
Evan Maschler - Trombone - HM 9th
Lane Patterson - Trumpet - 5th
Mareina Harris - Trumpet - 9th
Ty Hyer - Trumpet - HM 9th
Trevan Ehrhart - Trumpet - HM 10th
William Kanning - Tuba - 3rd
Alex Brillhart - Tuba - Alt 2
Mateo Navarro - Alto Saxophone - 1st Jazz
Mason Burnett - Trombone - 1st Jazz
William Elling - Trombone - 2nd Jazz
Mareina Harris - Trumpet - HM 2 Jazz
Please bookmark libertynorthband.org, your 'one stop shop' for all things LNHS Bands!
LHS/LNHS Drum Majors
New World Record! (...maybe?)
Students, "Challenge accepted!"
One minute, 12 seconds...DONE!
THANK YOU, Mr. Fraysier!
Middle School News (HMS/SVMS)
Middle School All-District Band and Jazz Band Results
CONGRATULATIONS to the following HMS and SVMS students!
South Valley (16) and Heritage (15) had the 2nd and 3rd most students earn spots in the MS All-District Band compared to ALL other middle schools in the KC Metro!
Brianna Byrne - Flute - Alt. 1
Berkley Goodwin - Oboe 1
Seth Nickel - Clarinet 1
Violeta Cruz - Clarinet 5
Owen Hurley - Clarinet 20
Jared Munoz - Clarinet 22
Jack Graue - Bari Sax 2
Caleb Shonkwiler - Trumpet 1
Leo Diaz - Horn 2
Matthew Dembski - Trombone 1
Tyler Nelson - Trombone 3
Kellan Davies - Trombone 6
Donovan Kiser - Trombone 7
Matthew Dembski - Euphonium 3 (took trombone)
Matthew Dembski - Tuba 1 (took trombone)
David Kim - Percussion 1
Mason Wallace - Percussion 4
Vanessa Hoehns - Flute 9
Abigail Boulter - Flute 11
Bennett Hyer - Flute HM
Braeden Claas - Clarinet 7
Zachary Swanson - Clarinet 8
Aiden Prentice - Clarinet 14
Mackenzie Huber - Clarinet 15
Andrea Saavedra - Bass Clarinet 1
Brian Seoane Cancino - Trumpet 10
Austin Guettermann - Trumpet 11
David Vaughan Jr. - Trumpet HM
Logan Hemphill - Horn 7
Ashlyn Folsom - Horn HM
Evan Francis - Trombone Alt. 1
Kole Dornan - Tuba 2
Isabella Brown - Percussion HM
Band Boosters and Fundraising
The Liberty North Band Boosters are a group of parent volunteers, organized to:
- Support the students, directors, and families.
- Create a sense of community and encourage parent and student engagement in band activities.
- Raise funds to financially support band programs. (SEE BELOW!)
- Promote the program within the community.
The Boosters support ALL of our Band Family, grades 6-12!
Please contact Booster President Amy Konkle with questions, ideas, or to find out ways to get involved! libertynorthband@gmail.com.
FUNdraising!
What an...interesting (and EASY) way to make money! This year, we cleared over $5,500 in fundraising profits, selling 37 mattresses! Next year, let's shoot for 50!
Recent/Upcoming LNHS, HMS, and/or SVMS Performances
- Thurs.-Sat., 11/17-19 - Into the Woods (LNHS musical)
- Sat., 12/3 - HS All-State Band auditions (Columbia, MO)
- Tues., 12/6 - HMS Winter Band Concert (at LNHS)
- Wed., 12/7 - LPS MS Honor Symphony Orchestra Concert (at LNHS)
- Thurs.-Sat., 12/8-10 - High School All-District Band rehearsals and performances
- Sat., 12/10 - MS and HS All-District Band rehearsals and performances
- Tues., 12/13 - LN Bands Winter Concert (at LNHS)
- Fri., 12/16 - SVMS Winter Band Concert (at SVMS)
Wish List
- Vending machine for LNHS band room (to include reeds, oil, marching gloves, flip folder pages, etc.) - Cost unknown
- Semi trailer for transporting instruments, uniforms, etc. - Cost unknown
- Scholarship funding for HMS/SVMS/LNHS students - specifically, funds for summer band camps, honor ensemble participation, private lessons fees, etc. (These are NOT currently in place, so we would be looking for someone to help create them AND acquire ongoing funding for them.)
- New Eagle Band attire for the Directors/Coaches/Staff - Help us dress for success! (We cannot use our school budget money for this, so we would welcome funding for new polo shirts, matching staff jackets, hats, etc.)
- Korg CM300 Tuner Cords - We currently are short around 40 cords for the students we have. These are available in a variety of colors (black preferred, but not necessary) online and at local music stores - approx. $15-20 each
- New 6' silver flag poles for the guard - approx. $500-600 for 30 poles
- Two tarp carts for winter guard floor tarps - approx. $250 each
- Batteries - 9V, AAA, AA (You would be surprised how many of these we burn through in a year!) - Cost varies by unit
- Recruitment wristbands, stickers, candy, etc. - Cost varies by unit (contact Kelsee.Gardner@lps53.org to help with bracelets and/or stickers!)
- Gift cards - The Boosters/Directors can always use gift cards to local stores to benefit students for trips, special events, performances, equipment, etc.. (e.g., Walmart, Target, Hy-Vee, Price Chopper, Amazon, etc.)
Senior Spotlight
Alysse Kowalke
Favorite band memory - "My favorite band memories are from the marching competitions. The atmosphere is always incredible and I love the ability to spend time with some of my favorite people, all while doing the school activity I enjoy most."
Something interesting/unique about me - "I'm a grammar nerd and I won't hesitate to correct someone's grammar. I also really enjoy styling my outfits and I have an obsession with clothes."
Nicholas Castner
Instrument(s)/Equipment - Tuba/Sousaphone
Favorite band memory - "My favorite band memory was going to Mizzou for the state football game. Hanging out with all of my friends, watching my favorite sport and being able to play at the largest college in Missouri, the atmosphere there was amazing and a once in a lifetime experience for me."
Something interesting/unique about me - "I love to throw axes at my job at Woodchux and I love tattoos. I currently have two but I want to get more because I think the art is really cool."
Misc. - "I plan on majoring in Finance and Economics and I am looking at attending college at either William Woods University, Westminster College or the University of Central Missouri"
Mareina Harris
Favorite band memory - "Friday night games, Saturday competitions, jazz band shenanigans, but most of all meeting some of my best friends through this program."
Something interesting/unique about me - "I have learned how to play several instruments including French horn, clarinet, flute, trombone, piccolo trumpet, etc."
Accomplishments/accolades/awards - "I made All-District once. Participate in the metropolitan youth orchestra for 3 years now, compete in the State/National PTA Reflections program and have been recognized at state level for music composition the past 5 years/seasons."
Sophie Volk
Favorite band/guard memory - "Our guard trip to Springfield for championships."
Something interesting/unique about me - "I broke more than 30 bones at once in a car accident."
Accomplishments/accolades/awards - "I've lettered in Color Guard for almost 4 years. Sophomore year I won most passionate, Junior year I won Outstanding Flag."
Misc. - "I've been on the team for 4 years, I love performing the halftime show and can't wait for our winter guard season."
Upcoming Auditions/Camps/Workshops/Performance Opportunities
The President's Own U.S. Marine Band Concerto Competition
The U.S. Marine Band in Washington D.C. is holding a concerto competition for high school students. Please visit https://www.marineband.marines.mil/Educational/Concerto-Competition/ for more information. Auditions are due by November 15! (Winds and percussion are only eligible every-other year, so check it out now!)
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Missouri All-State Band (High School Only)
Missouri All-State Band/Orchestra/Jazz Band auditions will occur on Saturday, December 3 in Columbia, MO. These auditions are for students who earned a spot in their All-District ensembles.
The Eagle Bands have an incredibly strong tradition of excellence at the District and State levels. Last year, we had more students make the All-District Bands AND the All-STATE Band than any other schools in the state!! Let's keep the streak going!!
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Northwinds Symphonic Band Young Artist Concerto Competition
The Northwinds Symphonic Band has an annual Concerto Competition for students in grades 9-12. The winner of this competition not only gets to perform with this semi-professional band on one of their concerts, but they also win a cash prize of $1,000.00! (Dr. Doss has had 4 former students win this competition over the years, though I take ZERO credit for their success in this event! I say this only to let you know it is VERY possible to win!)
Information may be found here. Deadline is January 25, 2023.
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Live Jazz KC High School All Star Big Band
The founders of the Live Jazz KC High School All Star Big Band are seeking motivated high school jazz musicians for this KC Metro honor group. Visit https://www.livejazzkc.com/hsallstars for details, and contact Mr. Fuller for a recommendation/nomination.
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KU Prairie Winds Festival (High School Only)
Feb. 3-4, 2023 - Honor band, festival, and clinic - See https://music.ku.edu/band/prairiewinds for more information!
Directors Do Things, Too!
Dr. Doss takes a cello lesson
Mr. Fuller directs the pit orchestra
Mr. Dragen also works in theatre
Contact Information
SVMS - Kelsee.Gardner@lps53.org
HMS - Michael.Dragen@lps53.org
LNHS - Michaelshane.Fuller@lps53.org
LNHS - Justin.Doss@lps53.org
LNHS Band Website - libertynorthband.org
- LNHS Concert Band (all grades) - @lncb2223
- LNHS Seniors - @lnband23
- LNHS Juniors - @lnband24
- LNHS Sophomores - @lnband25
- LNHS Freshmen - @lnband26
- LNHS Varsity Guard - @lnvguard
- LNHS JV Guard - @jvguardln
Remind Codes for Band Boosters
- 22-23 Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors - @lnhsbandb2
- 22-23 Freshmen - @lnhsbb2026
- 22-23 8th Grade - @lnhsbb2027
Band Directors
Mr. Fuller
LNHS Wind Symphony
Screaming Eagles Marching Band
Screaming Eagles Drumline and Percussion Ensemble
Screaming Eagles Pep Band
Screaming Eagles Jazz Band
LNHS Musical Pit Orchestra Director
Email: Michaelshane.Fuller@lps53.org
Website: libertynorthband.org
Phone: (816) 736-5500 (2259)
Dr. Doss
Instrumental Music
LNHS, HMS, SVMS
LPS MS Honor Symphony Founder & Conductor
MMEA State Band Vice President
MMEA District #3 President-elect
Email: Justin.Doss@lps53.org
Website: libertynorthband.org
Phone: (816) 736-5500 (2698)
Twitter: @LNDrDoss
Ms. Gardner
Email: Kelsee.Gardner@lps53.org
Location: South Valley Middle School, Midjay Drive, Liberty, MO, USA
Phone: (816) 736-7180 (2167)
Mr. Dragen
Email: Michael.Dragen@lps53.org
Location: Heritage Middle School, Liberty, MO, USA
Phone: (816) 736-5380 (2296)