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
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Concerts and Events
April 2nd Spring Concert - Videos coming soon February 5th Samohi Bands at the Broad benefit concert VIDEOS Click here for: Bands at the Broad 2019 - Wind Symphony Bands at the Broad 2019 - Wind Ensemble Bands at the Broad 2019 - BoRhap January 25th Samohi Jazz Winter Concert Click here for Videos … Continue reading Concerts and Events
Forms/Band Family Information
Click on the link to open the form. También en español. Haga clic en el enlace para abrir el formulario. -- Register for Band Class! 2019-20 ALL BANDS Student and Family Registration / Formulario de inscripción para TODAS LAS BANDAS -- 2019-20 Marching Band Forms: For those who complete Marching Band registration forms online, there … Continue reading Forms/Band Family Information
Wind Symphony 2020 Tour: Please Fill Out These Forms ASAP!
Lee este mensaje en español a través de Google Translate Samohi Wind Symphony 2020 California Performance Tour March 12-15, 2020 Please fill out this mandatory Google Form as soon as possible: 2020 Wind Symphony Sonoma Tour Form Inside, you'll find several questions, then three pages of release forms to download, print, fill out, and sign. … Continue reading Wind Symphony 2020 Tour: Please Fill Out These Forms ASAP!
Wind Symphony 2020 Tour: 2nd Contribution Due Dec. 3
CLICK HERE TO MAKE YOUR CONTRIBUTION Samohi Wind Symphony 2020 California Performance Tour March 12-15, 2020 Dear Parents, If you are able to contribute the full amount for the Wind Symphony San Francisco/Sonoma Tour, we are requesting the second installment of $330 by Tuesday, December 3. You may make tour contributions using this online form … Continue reading Wind Symphony 2020 Tour: 2nd Contribution Due Dec. 3
SCSBOA Field Show Championships Saturday, Nov. 16
Warren High School • 8141 De Palma St, Downey, CA 90241 Dear Viking Marching Band Parents, CONGRATULATIONS to the mighty Samohi Viking Marching Band on an amazing season! We are happy to be headed to the SCSBOA Championships this Saturday at Warren High School, which is located at 8141 De Palma St, Downey, CA 90241. See … Continue reading SCSBOA Field Show Championships Saturday, Nov. 16
Savanna Field Tournament: Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019
@ Glover Stadium 1125 N La Palma Pkwy, Anaheim, CA 92801 Dear Viking Marching Band Parents, Here is your information for the second comp this week, the Savanna Field Tournament in Anaheim. We're in the home stretch! The comp will take place at Glover Stadium, 1125 N La Palma Pkwy, Anaheim, CA 92801. Click here … Continue reading Savanna Field Tournament: Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019
Valencia High School Field Show: Thursday, Nov. 7, 2019
at Valencia High School: 27801 Dickason Drive, Santa Clarita, CA 91355 [PLEASE READ BELOW FOR A FEW SCHEDULE CHANGES] Congratulations again to the Vikings for their third consecutive 5A wins for both band and color guard, plus a second place in percussion at Hart Rampage! This is going to be a busy week. First we have this … Continue reading Valencia High School Field Show: Thursday, Nov. 7, 2019
2020 All-State Applications Due November 27
All-State/CBDA recordings are due to Mr. McKeown by Wednesday, November 27, 2019, via Google Drive. When he picks the top 20 students to submit, each of them will be given a code to upload their music and scales through the CBDA online system, which will close at 11:59 PM on December 2, 2019. Read auditioning/recording … Continue reading 2020 All-State Applications Due November 27
Fall Concert Videos
Thanks to videographer Robert Moore for these amazing videos! Samohi Bands Fall Concert 2019
Viking Marching Band at Hart Rampage
The Viking Marching Band will travel to Santa Clarita for an 8 pm performance time at the Hart Rampage Field Tournament. We have put together an itinerary with detailed information on your student's day; you can download it directly here. Important Times for Saturday 9:45 am: Rehearsal starts at Samohi 8 pm: Vikings' showtime at … Continue reading Viking Marching Band at Hart Rampage
Fall Concert Is Tuesday, October 29
Our first concert of the year is coming up on Tuesday, October 29, 2019, at Barnum Hall at 6:30 pm (please note the start times have moved up by 30 minutes this year). Come anytime after 5:30 to purchase and enjoy food from our Concert Cafe with other Samohi Band families! Online ticket sales are … Continue reading Fall Concert Is Tuesday, October 29
Tuxedo Pickup on Monday, Oct. 21
Tuxedo Pickup in the Choir Room Monday Rental tuxedos will be delivered by Elite Tuxedo this Monday, October 21, and can be picked up in the Samohi Choir room during 6th period and until 4 pm. After 4 pm Monday, tuxes that were ordered by the band students will be brought to a rack in … Continue reading Tuxedo Pickup on Monday, Oct. 21