OUR BANDS
About
The Millard West Show Bands include The Groovehouse (WIG), Fine Musicians (Uptown Girls), and Snazz Cats (Swing Cats). They are comprised of 30 students, ranging from freshmen to seniors, who masterfully support the show choirs from behind the risers in rehearsals and competitions throughout the season.
Along with showbands, these students are involved in other MWHS musical ensembles including show choirs, orchestras, and bands. Millard West Show Choir showbands regularly place among the top rated bands at each competition and have won “Best Band” on numerous occasions.
In April of 2017, The Groovehouse was selected as “Best Band” overall at The Heartland of America Show Choir Competition in Nashville.
THE GROOVEHOUSE
Band for West in the Groove
FINE MUSICIANS
Band for Uptown Girls
SNAZZ CATS
Band for Swing Cats
Competitions
| Competition | Date | Caption Awards |
|---|---|---|
| UNL Midwest Cup | Jan 6, 2018 | Best Band -The Groovehouse (WIG) |
| Westside Competition of Excellence | Jan 27, 2018 | |
| Elkhorn South Crystal Cup | Feb 10, 2018 | |
| Naperville North Clash of Sequins | Feb 17, 2018 | |
| Millard North Galaxy of Stars | Mar 10, 2018 | |
| Mitchell Friend de Classic | Mar 17, 2018 |
Arrangers
THE GROOVE HOUSE
Brock Keiper
Luke Furman
Mark Myers
Eric Van Cleave
Drew Firkins
FINE MUSICIANS
Luke Furman
Brock Keiper
Drew Firkins
SNAZZ CATS
Drew Firkins
Brock Keiper
Rehearsal Schedule
MARCHING BAND SEASON
No Practices
MUSICAL SEASON
MON 4:30 - 5:30 pm | Snazz Cats
WED 3:30 - 4:30 pm | Fine Musicians
WED 4:30 - 5:30 pm | The Groovehouse
SHOW CHOIR SEASON
MON 4:30 - 5:30 | Snazz Cats
WED 3:30 - 5:30 pm | Fine Musicians
THU 7:00 - 9:00 pm | The Groovehouse
Looking for other important dates?
For a complete list of all choir rehearsal dates, as well as other important dates, check out the main Millard West Show Choir calendar.
