Important competition dates to put in your calendar: October 21nd (Saturday): Simi Valley Field Tournament, 5400 Cochran St, Simi Valley, CA 93063 October 28th (Saturday): Pierce College Field Tournament, 6201 Winnetka Ave, Woodland Hills, CA 91367 November 4th (Saturday): Hart Rampage Band Competition, College of the Canyons, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road, Santa Clarita, 91355 November … Continue reading 2023 Viking Marching Band Competition Dates
Fall Concert – Tuesday October 26, 2021 – Info Here!
Visit the Fall Concert ticket order form to reserve your tickets today We are so excited for the kids to perform together! The concert will be held outside in the Centennial Quad at Samohi, and in order to allow as many family members as possible to enjoy the festivities in-person, we will have to be a bit … Continue reading Fall Concert – Tuesday October 26, 2021 – Info Here!
Support the Bands
Why Give to the Bands? 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 an instructional aide in band classrooms for a few hours per week. … Continue reading Support the Bands
Bob Cole Honors Festival at CSULB
Outside Performance Opportunity: Bob Cole Honors Festival at CSULB, January 4-6, 2019 Application Deadline December 14, 2018 The fourth Bob Cole Conservatory Honors Festival is coming up soon! This festival will bring together the most talented student musicians from across Southern California to perform in a Wind Symphony, a Concert Choir, and String Chamber Ensemble. The … Continue reading Bob Cole Honors Festival at CSULB
The Music Center Spotlight Program
APPLICATIONS OPEN - APPLY TODAY! The Samohi Band program has had several Spotlight semi-finalists in recent years. Spotlight is a FREE Performing Arts Program for High School Students! Southern California high school students of ALL skill levels are encouraged to apply for FREE. Much more than a competition, The Music Center's Spotlight is a scholarship … Continue reading The Music Center Spotlight Program
2018-19 At-a-Glance Band Calendar
Below is a link to a one-page PDF calendar for school year 2018-19 Samohi Band events. Calendar subject to change! For more rehearsal dates and other information, visit our Samohi Bands Online Calendar. The one-page calendar was most recently updated September 20, 2018. Samohi Bands 2018-19 Event Calendar
2018 Jerry Herman Awards
We are proud to announce that the Samohi Pit Orchestra for the spring musical was nominated for a 2018 Jerry Herman Award for Best Orchestra under the direction of Terry Sakow. Samohi student Clayton Davis has earned a Best Supporting Actor nomination for his portrayal of Bud Frump. Each year, the Hollywood Pantages hosts the Jerry … Continue reading 2018 Jerry Herman Awards
May 30 Color Guard Try-Outs
Click on the link to watch our 2018-19 Color Guard Recruitment Video! Students interested in joining the Color Guard should come to try-outs: Samohi Color Guard Try-Outs for 2018-19 Wednesday, May 30th, 4:30 - 7:00 pm, in the Samohi Band Room (M102) For more information, please contact the Marching Band Director, Mr. McKeown.
2018 All-Southern Honor Group Audition Times
Did you submit an application to audition for a 2018 All-Southern California Honor Group? AUDITION TIMES HAVE BEEN POSTED FOR All-Southern California Honor Bands, Orchestras, and Jazz Bands. CLICK HERE to check your audition time at your location. Click on the link above. Scroll down under the audition date and site you selected: either … Continue reading 2018 All-Southern Honor Group Audition Times