FREE Saxophone Class with tips for Clarinets, too! Tuesday, October 9th, 4:00 pm in the Santa Monica High School Music Building with celebrated concert saxophonist HARVEY PITTEL * reeds, repertoire, tone, technique, vibrato, and more * Sponsored by the Samohi Bands. For more information, contact Samohi Band Director Terry Sakow. Open to all Samohi Music … Continue reading Saxophone Master Class!
Welcome to 2018-19 Samohi Bands!
Para leer en español, haga click AQUI CONCERT BANDS Registration Due August 31 Online registration using our Samohi Bands Online Registration Form is mandatory for all students. This is a homework assignment due by August 31, 2018. Families that registered for Marching Band do NOT need to complete the form again for Concert or Jazz … Continue reading Welcome to 2018-19 Samohi Bands!
Register Now for Samohi Band Classes
The 2018-19 online registration form is now open! Please visit the link below to send us your contact information and fill out important permission slips. Go Vikings! 2018-19 ALL BANDS Student and Family Registration / Formulario de inscripción para TODAS LAS BANDAS
Samohi Jazz Combo at Your Event
Book the Samohi Jazz Combo for your party or event, and support the Jazz program! Our talented, award-winning Samohi Jazz Combo would be delighted to entertain your guests and is available for parties, meetings and community events. Hire a trio for smaller spaces or up to seven musicians for larger events. All fees go directly … Continue reading Samohi Jazz Combo at Your Event
May 6 Jazz Concert at The Catalina Jazz Club
Join us Sunday, May 6, 2018 for performances by the Samohi Jazz Bands, with Special Guest Artist Eric Marienthal. Doors Open at 12:00 noon. Performance at 1:00 pm. VENUE: The Catalina Jazz Club 6725 West Sunset Blvd, Hollywood, CA One block eat of Highland / Entrance on McCadden Place Make your reservations today! (323) 466-2210 reservations@catalinajazzclub.com … Continue reading May 6 Jazz Concert at The Catalina Jazz Club
January 21st Samohi Jazz Bands at Barnum Hall
The Samohi Jazz Bands - Jazz 1, Jazz 2, and Jazz Combos - will perform Sunday, January 21st from 4:00-6:00 pm Barnum Hall 600 Olympic Blvd, Santa Monica CLICK HERE to purchase advance tickets online. This concert will include a performance with guest artist Bernie Dresel. Bernie Dresel has been one of the busiest studio … Continue reading January 21st Samohi Jazz Bands at Barnum Hall
Band Parent Meeting January 9, 2018
We welcome all parents/guardians of current Samohi Band students to join us for a recap of Fall 2017 events and information about 2018 concerts and fundraisers. This is for parents of students enrolled in any of our classes - Concert, Marching, or Jazz Band. We hope to see you there! Samohi Band Parents Association Meeting … Continue reading Band Parent Meeting January 9, 2018
Barnes & Noble Bookfair Dec. 9-10
Join us Saturday, December 9 and Sunday, December 10 at Barnes & Noble on the 3rd Street Promenade in Santa Monica. Wind, brass, and percussion ensembles will perform. When you present a voucher or bookfair flyer, Barnes & Noble will contribute a portion of the sale to the Samohi Band program! STUDENTS - Sign up … Continue reading Barnes & Noble Bookfair Dec. 9-10
Airmen of Note 2017
Great news! During the school day on Tuesday, September 26th, all Samohi concert band students will have the opportunity to attend a clinic & performance by the Airmen of Note, the premier jazz ensemble of the United States Air Force. Band Directors Kevin McKeown & Terry Sakow have submitted permission slips for concert band students who … Continue reading Airmen of Note 2017
Why Donate to the Bands?
Stuff and Staff:In Santa Monica, we are fortunate to have a school district that supports the arts. At the high school level, SMMUSD provides funding for two full time Band directors, partial funding for Color Guard instruction, and a small stipend for Instructional Aide in Band classrooms for a few hours per week. The Samohi … Continue reading Why Donate to the Bands?