From Mr. McKeown: This year’s competitive field show features the music of Beethoven and the Rolling Stones. The show concept is still a work in progress, but we do know that it will center around a visual and aural association of sound & color. Some of our students played through the “book” last semester and it … Continue reading Marching Band Show and Competition Dates
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
Chipotle – One Week After Thanksgiving
Join us for dinner one week after Thanksgiving. It's for a good cause, and we know you'll be tired of leftovers! Chipotle Fundraiser WHEN: Thursday, November 30th between 5:00 and 9:00 pm. WHERE: Chipotle - Downtown Santa Monica - 1218 3rd Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401 PLEASE TELL THE CASHIER THAT YOU ARE THERE TO … Continue reading Chipotle – One Week After Thanksgiving
2018 Bob Cole Honors Festival at CSULB
Outside Performance Opportunity: Bob Cole Honors Festival at CSULB The third 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 ensemble. The Bob Cole Honors Festival is unique: students will have … Continue reading 2018 Bob Cole Honors Festival at CSULB