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2013-04-05: Branson trip day 4
Friday, April 5th, 2013: Morning and afternoon at Silver Dollar City with performances on Main Street, the Dockside Theatre, and the Boatworks Theatre. Travel to Springfield for dinner at Lamberts and a visit to the Bass Pro Shop. Photos by: Ed Soldo (EGS).
2013-04-04: Branson trip day 3
Thursday, April 4th, 2013: Family Track Fun Park, cruise on the Branson Showboat Belle, and off to the RFD-TV Theatre for the Haygoods Production. Photos by: Ed Soldo (EGS).
2013-04-03: Branson trip day 2
Wednesday, April 3rd, 2013: Free time at Branson landing, early dinner at the Great American Steak and Chicken Restaurant, practice and performance at the New Shanghai Theatre, and then catching the The Acrobats of China show. Photos by: Ed Soldo (EGS).
2013-04-02: Branson trip day 1
Tuesday, April 2nd, 2013: Symphonic Winds leaves West Chester and heads to Branson, but first a stop in St. Louis to take in the sites and a trip to the top of the Arch. Photos by: Ed Soldo (EGS).
2013-03-23: Jazz 'N Cakes
Saturday, March 23rd, 2013: Annual pancake breakfast: fantastic food, fun, music and support from parents, students, band alum, and the community! Photos by: Ed Soldo (EGS).
2013-02-23: Uniform Pillow Party
Saturday, February 23rd, 2013: Second session of pillow making by dedicated band moms. Photos by: Sue Tanner (SLT).
2012-12-17: Holiday Concert
Monday, December 17th, 2012: Annual Holiday Concert by White, Red, and Winds complete with a narration of "Twas the Night Before Christmas" by Adam Schwartz. Good to see all the alumni back. Photos by: Ed Soldo (EGS).
2012-12-16: Santa Fun Run
Sunday, December 16th, 2012: The inaugural running of the Santas in a 5K race to benefit Reach Out Lakota sponsored by MoJo Running. Entertainment provided by the West Freshman Jazz Band and the Winds Trombone Quartet. See if you can find your favorite current and former band students and parents in the race. As always we are well represented! Merry Christmas! Photos by: Ed Soldo (EGS).
2012-12-14: Swing Dance
Friday, December 14th, 2012: The annual Swing Dance at the Lakota West "Jazz Club." Entertainment provided by the West HS Jazz Bands. Instruction provided and a demonstration given by our own Swing Dance Troupe! Photos by: Ed Soldo (EGS).
2012-11-02: Rally
Friday, November 2nd, 2012: A volunteer brigade of the Marching Firebirds march to West Chester square to entertain the crowd, observe the political process, and get a first hand lesson in civics. Photos by: Ed Soldo (EGS).
2012-11-01: Marching Band Concert & Awards
Thursday, November 1st, 2012: The Marching Firebirds close out the Empire season with the final Concert & Awards. Photos by: Ed Soldo (EGS).
2012-10-28: OMEA State Contest
Sunday, October 28th, 2012: Final event of the Empire season, State Contest in Dayton, OH. The Firebirds receive straight I's. Photos by: Ed Soldo (EGS).
2012-10-26: Home game - East/West
Friday, October 26th, 2012: Final home game of the season against East, winner goes to the playoffs. The Firebirds win the food drive contest, but lose the game in a monsoon. Photos by: Ed Soldo (EGS).
2012-10-20: Anderson Competition
Saturday, October 20th, 2012: Final competition of the season at Anderson, an award "sweep." Congrats Firebirds on a great season going into OMEAs. Photos by: Ed Soldo (EGS).
2012-10-18: Silvers practice (Dust Bowl)
Thursday, October 18th, 2012: Silvers practice before the final competition of the season and last chance to earn that coveted 280 and Skyline time. Photos by: Ed Soldo (EGS).
2012-10-13: OSU Competition
Saturday, October 13th, 2012: Competition at the "Horseshoe" of Ohio State, capped by watching a performance of the OSU marching band's "Classic Video Game" show with the galloping horse and the fan favorite script Ohio. Photos by: Ed Soldo (EGS).
2012-10-12: Home game - Middletown (Senior Night) - 2
Friday, October 12th, 2012: Fourth home game of the season against Middletown. The Firebirds are still undefeated. Senior night - we honor our seniors and their parents for their leadership and years of service to the band. Photos by: Ed Soldo (EGS).
2012-10-12: Home game - Middletown (Senior Night)
Friday, October 12th, 2012: Fourth home game of the season against Middletown. The Firebirds are still undefeated. Senior night - we honor our seniors and their parents for their leadership and years of service to the band. Photos by: Sue Tanner (SLT).
2012-10-11: Silvers practice
Thursday, October 11th, 2012: Silvers practice before OSU competition. Some late entries into our "favorite fashionable hat" contest. Photos by: Ed Soldo (EGS).
2012-10-09: Tuesday evening practice
Tuesday, October 9th, 2012: Tuesday on the field. A public service announcement: "Don't text and drum." Apparently it was "wear your favorite fashionable hat" day too. Pick your favorite. Photos by: Ed Soldo (EGS).
2012-10-07: Sunday Cedar Point Trip
Sunday, October 7th, 2012: A day at the park, a parade, and subs for dinner to finish a fun filled weekend. Photos by: Ed Soldo (EGS).
2012-10-06: Saturday Cedar Point Trip
Saturday, October 6th, 2012: The Empire rises after a good night's rest at Breakers Express. The day begins with continental breakfast, a refreshing dip at Castaway Bay water park, practice, pizza dinner, a very successful competition (just short of Skyline), and a twilight swim before bed. Photos by: Ed Soldo (EGS).
2012-10-05: Friday Cedar Point Trip
Friday, October 5th, 2012: The Empire boards the buses and departs for their great adventure to Sandusky, OH and Cedar Point. Photos by: Ed Soldo (EGS).
2012-10-02: Tuesday evening practice
Tuesday, October 1st, 2012: Tuesday evening practice. Photos by: Ed Soldo (EGS).
2012-09-28: Home game - Princeton (Homecoming)
Friday, September 28th, 2012: Third home game of the season against Princeton. HOMECOMING - several members of the Marching Firebirds are again on the court, which is once again coronated with a marching firebird queen, Carly Bratton! Congratulations to all! Photos by: Ed Soldo (EGS).
2012-09-27: Silvers practice
Thursday, September 28th, 2012: Silvers practice on the parking lot. Photos by: Ed Soldo (EGS).
2012-09-22: Hamilton Competition
Saturday, September 22nd, 2012: Second competition of the season at Hamilton, building the "Empire." Photos by: Ed Soldo (EGS).
2012-09-20: Silvers practice
Thursday, September 20th, 2012: First Silvers practice with the Band Aids. Photos by: Ed Soldo (EGS).
2012-09-18: Tuesday evening practice
Tuesday, September 18th, 2012: Tuesday evening practice on the FIELD! Photos by: Ed Soldo (EGS).
2012-09-14: Home game - Mason (Freshman Night)
Friday, September 14th, 2012: Second home game of the season against Mason. Freshman night including pregame pizza party. Photos by: Ed Soldo (EGS).
2012-09-13: Silvers practice
Thursday, September 13th, 2012: Silvers practice with the Freshmen on the eve of their big debut. Photos by: Ed Soldo (EGS).
2012-09-12: Wednesday Freshmen Welcome practice
Wednesday, September 12th, 2012: The Class of 2016 receives a warm welcome, a taste of section rivalry, and their first lessons in marching. Starting to live the dream....and the journey to Macy's begins. Photos by: Ed Soldo (EGS).
2012-09-11: Tuesday evening practice
Tuesday, September 11th, 2012: Tuesday evening practice. Another scenic parking lot practice. Photos by: Ed Soldo (EGS).
2012-09-08: Troy Competition
Saturday, September 8th, 2012: First competition of the season at Troy. Photos by: Ed Soldo (EGS).
2012-09-08: Tag Day
Saturday, September 8th, 2012: Largest annual fundraiser for the band. Photos by: Ed Soldo (EGS).
2012-09-07: Home game - Anderson
Friday, September 7th, 2012: First home game of the season against Anderson. Played pregame and 16 seconds. Photos by: Ed Soldo (EGS).
2012-09-06: Silvers practice
Thursday, September 6th, 2012: Second and final Silvers practice before the official season begins! Photos by: Ed Soldo (EGS).
2012-09-05: Wednesday afternoon practice
Wednesday, September 5th, 2012: Wednesday afternoon practice. Angry Clouds! Photos by: Ed Soldo (EGS).
2012-09-04: Tuesday evening practice
Tuesday, September 4th, 2012: Tuesday evening practice. Happy, fluffy clouds. Photos by: Ed Soldo (EGS).
2012-08-30: Blue Moon practice
Thursday, August 30th, 2012: "Blue Moon" practice. Photos by: Ed Soldo (EGS).
2012-08-29: Wednesday afternoon practice
Wednesday, August 29th, 2012: First Wednesday afternoon practice. Photos by: Ed Soldo (EGS).
2012-08-28: Tuesday evening practice
Tuesday, August 28th, 2012: First Tuesday evening practice. Photos by: Ed Soldo (EGS).
2012-08-23: Silvers Practice
Thursday, August 23rd, 2012: First "Silvers under the lights" practice. Photos by: Ed Soldo (EGS).
2012-08-22: Picture Day
Wednesday, August 22nd, 2012: The Firebirds have their pictures taken for the 2012 season. Photos by: Ed Soldo (EGS).
2012-08-20: Convocation
Monday, August 20th, 2012: Convocation for new school year at Lakota West HS. Photos by: Ed Soldo (EGS).
2012-08-18: Mattress Sale
Saturday, August 18th, 2012: 5th Annual Mattress Sale, and an opportunity for all color guard "wanna-bes" to live the dream for a day. Photos by: Ed Soldo (EGS).
2012-08-16: Day 4 Post Band Camp
Thursday, August 16th, 2012: Last day of Post Band Camp. "You put your whole flute in, you take your whole flute out....." Photos by: Ed Soldo (EGS).
2012-08-15: Day 3 Post Band Camp
Wednesday, August 15th, 2012: Post Band Camp day 3, a visit from Dr. Justin Mason from the University of Akron. Photos by: Ed Soldo (EGS).
2012-08-14: Day 2 Post Band Camp
Tuesday, August 14th, 2012: Post Band Camp day 2, Who loves (post) band camp? This guy, that's who! Photos by: Ed Soldo (EGS).
2012-08-13: Day 1 Post Band Camp
Monday, August 13th, 2012: Post Band Camp day 1, loving the smell of asphalt in the morning. Photos by: Ed Soldo (EGS).
2012-08-10: Day 6 Band Camp Lock In
Friday, August 10th, 2012: Band Camp Lock In. An extravaganza in sleeplessness. Photos by: Ed Soldo (EGS).
2012-08-10: Day 6 Band Camp
Friday, August 10th, 2012: Band Camp final day: pizza party and closing ceremony. Photos by: Ed Soldo (EGS).
2012-08-09: Day 5 Band Camp
Thursday, August 9th, 2012: Band Camp day 5, Section Day and Pool Party! Very disappointing showing this year for Sousa "pink, short shorts." :( Photos by: Ed Soldo (EGS).
2012-08-08: Day 4 Band Camp
Wednesday, August 8th, 2012: Band Camp day 4, The Firebirds survive 100 degree heat. Photos by: Ed Soldo (EGS).
2012-08-07: Day 3 Band Camp
Tuesday, August 7th, 2012: Band Camp day 3, Crazy hat day! Photos by: Ed Soldo (EGS).
2012-08-06: Day 2 Band Camp
Monday, August 6th, 2012: Band Camp day 2, first full day on the field at "home." Photos by: Ed Soldo (EGS).
2012-08-05: Day 1 Band Camp
Sunday, August 5th, 2012: Band Camp kick off with Inaugural Band Building activity at Princeton Bowl. Photos by: Ed Soldo (EGS).
2012-08-03: Day 5 Pre Band Camp
Friday, August 3rd, 2012: Final day of Pre band camp. Photos by: Ed Soldo (EGS).
2012-08-02: Day 4 Pre Band Camp
Thursday, August 2nd, 2012: Fourth day of Pre band camp. Photos by: Ed Soldo (EGS).
2012-08-01: Day 3 Pre Band Camp & Uniform Fitting
Wednesday, August 1st, 2012: Third day of Pre band camp, preparing for the day with morning calisthenics and staying hydrated! Photos by: Ed Soldo (EGS).
2012-07-31: Day 2 Pre Band Camp & Uniform Fitting
Tuesday, July 31st, 2012: Second day of Pre band camp, Firebirds getting fitted for uniforms and learning how to properly hang their uniforms. (hint: "Z" is for zipper) Photos by: Ed Soldo (EGS).
2012-07-30: Day 1 Pre Band Camp
Monday, July 30th, 2012: First day of Pre band camp, let the Empire season begin! Photos by: Ed Soldo (EGS).
2012-07-26: Lead Team Retreat
Thursday, July 26th, 2012: Morgan's canoe trip and retreat for the members of the 2012 Marching Firebirds Lead Team. Photos by: Ed Soldo (EGS).
2012-07-01: Trombone Summer Sectionals
July 1-29, 2012: Trombones holding summer sectionals with their Field Commanders. Photos by: Ed Soldo (EGS).
2012-05-31: Rookie Marcher Day
Thursday, May 31st, 2012: Rookie Marcher Day for the new members of the 2012 Marching Firebirds. Photos by: Ed Soldo (EGS).
2012-05-28: Memorial Day Parade
Monday, May 28th, 2012: West Chester Township Memorial Day Parade. Photos by: Ed Soldo (EGS) and Tim Sant (TPS)
2012-04-27: Symphonic Winds at CCM
Friday, April 27, 2012: Lakota West Symphonic Winds performs at CCM as part of a joint concert with the College Conservatory of Music's Winds. Patricia Corbett Theatre. Photos by: Ed Soldo
2012-04-25: Winterguard Ice Cream Social
Wednesday, April 25, 2012: Ice Cream Social to celebrate Winterguard's achievements at WGI. Social held at Lakota West High School. Photos by: Ed Soldo
2012-04-14: Jazz 'n Cakes 2012
Saturday, April 14, 2012: 15th annual Jazz 'n Cakes pancake breakfast at Lakota West High School. Jazz performed by Lakota West High School, Lakota West Freshman, Lakota Plains Junior and Ridge Junior jazz students. Photos by: Ed Soldo
2012-04-09: Veteran’s Concert and Macy’s Announcement
Monday, April 9, 2012: Veteran's Concert at Lakota West High School. Local Vietnam Veterans were in attendance. There was also a surprise announcement that the Lakota West Marching Firebirds have been selected to march in the 2013 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York city. Photos by: Ed Soldo
2012-03-31: Winterguard Showcase
Saturday, March 31, 2012: The Lakota West Winterguard hosts their annual Showcase event at the Lakota West Freshman building. Photos by: Ed Soldo
2012-03-03: Try Band
Saturday March 3, 2012, Lakota West Freshman Campus. The first "Try Band" event. An opportunity for sixth grade students to see and learn about band. The goal was to get them interested so they sign up for seventh grade band. There were instruments to try, ensembles to hear and a concert by the Lakota West Symphonic Winds. Photos by: Ed Soldo
2011-12-17: Midwest Clinic-Symphonic Winds-Day 4
Sat., Dec. 17, 2011: The Lakota West Symphonic Winds at the Midwest Clinic in Chicago, IL. Photos by “the bean” at Millennium Park, breakfast at Hard Rock Café, Shedd’s Aquarium, attend a concert at McCormick Place, Watertower Place and Food Life food court, travel back to West Chester. Photos by: Ed Soldo
2011-12-16: Midwest Clinic-Symphonic Winds-Day 3
Fri., Dec. 16, 2011: The Lakota West Symphonic Winds at the Midwest Clinic in Chicago, IL. Breakfast at the Hyatt, performance at the Midwest Clinic, reception at McCormick Place, exhibits, Willis (Sears) tower, dinner at Portillo’s, Blue Man Group. Photos by: Ed Soldo
2011-12-15: Midwest Clinic-Symphonic Winds-Day 2
Thurs., Dec. 15, 2011: The Lakota West Symphonic Winds at the Midwest Clinic in Chicago, IL. Breakfast at the Hyatt, clinic at McCormick Place, exhibits, lunch at Ed Debevic’s, Museum of Science and Industry, practice at McCormick Place, dinner at Giordano’s Pizza, Chicago Symphony Orchestra. Photos by: Ed Soldo
2011-12-14: Midwest Clinic-Symphonic Winds-Day 1
Wed., Dec. 14, 2011: The Lakota West Symphonic Winds depart for the Midwest Clinic in Chicago, IL. Arrive at Navy Pier, rehearsal at Hyatt, dinner at Raineforest Cafe, U.S. Amry Band concert. Photos by: Ed Soldo
2011-12-12: Symphonic Winds Farewell Concert
Mon. Dec. 12th, 2011: The Lakota West Symphonic Winds at their Farewell Concert at Lakota West before leaving for the 65th Annual Midwest Clinic in Chicago, IL. Photos by: Ed Soldo
2011-12-09: Symphonic Winds at Ohio State
Fri., December 9th, 2011: The Lakota West Symphonic Winds at their third Midwest Clinic preview concert at Ohio State University. Photos by: Ed Soldo
2011-12-07: Symphonic Winds at Miami University
Wed., December 7th, 2011: The Lakota West Symphonic Winds at their second Midwest Clinic preview concert at Miami University. Photos by: Ed Soldo
2011-12-03: Swing Dance at Lakota West
Saturday, Dec. 3, 2011: Swing Dance at Lakota West. Fundraiser for the Lakota West Band program. Music provided by Freshman & High School Jazz Bands. Photos by: Ed Soldo
2011-12-01: Symphonic Winds at NKU
Thurs., December 1st, 2011: The Lakota West Symphonic Winds at their first Midwest Clinic preview concert at Northern Kentucky University. Photos by: Ed Soldo
