2019-2020 Band Placement Information and Postings

Samohi Band Students:

Here are the band placements for 2019-2020!  We try our best to accurately place students based on their skill level, articulations from middle school teachers, and instrumentation balance. We believe that we have set our band students up for great success for 19-20!  (Please be aware that all band placements are final and we do not re-audition over the summer. Any email requesting more information about the audition or placements will not be returned as our band directors are not employed over the summer months.)

The following groups listed go by most novice-experienced.  We do not have beginning groups, but if anyone is interested in trying a new instrument they should contact one of the directors.  Freshmen should not expect placement in Wind Symphony or Wind Ensemble their first year. Any exceptions were based on strong auditions AND a need for instrumentation in our more advanced ensembles.

Concert Band I – Concert Band II – Concert Band III – Wind Symphony – Wind Ensemble

There is always a chance that ID #’s are not recorded below, so if you do not see your ID #, you may send an email to komckeown@smmusd.org and we will let you know which band you will participate in next year.

Incoming Samohi Marching Band students, all students interested have been accepted into this year’s group.  If you were still interested in joining, please send an email to komckeown@smmusd.org.  Again, I will not be checking my email often but will return any marching band questions given the upcoming 4th of July and Band Camp dates.

Best,

Kevin McKeown

Director of Bands, Santa Monica High School