This fall the Samohi "Viking" Marching Band will be taking a musical tour from coast to coast. Featuring the music of Jay Z/Alicia Keyes, New Orleans Jazz, Chicago, “Hotel California” by the eagles, with a special west coast (the best coast!) ending down historic route 66. We’ll send plenty of postcards! Important competition dates to … Continue reading 2022 Marching Band Show and Competition Dates
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Samohi Band in 4th of July Parade
Join us for the return of the Santa Monica 4th of July Parade! Open to the Samohi Viking Marching Band Class of 2022, returning Samohi students, and INCOMING Samohi students. No cost to participate. New musicians and flag spinners welcome. All equipment provided. The only requirement is that you show up for PARADE CAMP (3 … Continue reading Samohi Band in 4th of July Parade
Winter Guard Bronze Medal!
Congratulations to the Samohi Winter Guard for earning a bronze medal at the WGASC Championships in Huntington Beach on Saturday, April 23rd! Their 2022 show was titled "The Café."
2022 Auditions
Auditions for 2022-23 concert bands are due Friday, April 22, 2022. Be sure to submit your application form at this link: 2022-2023 Samohi Band Placement Audition Form Here is a message from Mr. McKeown about auditions for the Wind Symphony (Band IV) and Wind Ensemble (Band V): Dear Interested Wind Symphony and Wind Ensemble Students, … Continue reading 2022 Auditions
Spring Concert – March 29, 2022
The Samohi Bands Spring Concert will include pop tunes, classical music, and the PREMIERE of a composition by Samohi student Miles Tobel '22. Join us Tuesday, March 29th at 6:00 and/or 7:00 PM in Barnum Hall! Parking will be available on the Samohi campus, with entry through the Olympic gate between 4th Street and Lincoln … Continue reading Spring Concert – March 29, 2022
Winter Concert – January 14, 2022
IMPORTANT CONCERT INFO There will be 2 seatings for the Winter Concert, just like the Fall Concert. Seating #1: At 6:00 pm the Concert Band, Symphonic Band, and Symphonic Windsperform. (Mr. Sakow's students) At 6:45 pm, there will be a brief intermission to allow students and audience members a chance to leave and/or arrive. Seating … Continue reading Winter Concert – January 14, 2022
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!
2021 Viking Marching Band 8th Grade Night
For 8th-graders currently enrolled in SMMUSD schools: Click on the text to RSVP for: Viking Marching Band 8th Grade Night!
Superintendent’s Message: Masking, COVID Testing and Vaccinations
This message was sent to SMMUSD parents on Wednesday, August 11, 2021. Superintendent’s Message: Masking, COVID Testing and Vaccinations Dear Parent, Guardians, Staff and Community Members, We all agree that in-person school is the best place for our students to thrive and grow and we wish we could return to school like we previously enjoyed … Continue reading Superintendent’s Message: Masking, COVID Testing and Vaccinations
2021 Viking Marching Band Volunteers
Interested in helping out with the Viking Marching Band? Read on! Chaperones This year, the Viking Marching Band (VMB) will compete on the following dates: October 23 (Saturday): Baldwin Park Field Tournament October 30 (Saturday): Simi Valley Field Tournament November 6 (Saturday): To Be Determined November 13 (Saturday): Savannah Field Tournament November 20 (Saturday): SCSBOA For … Continue reading 2021 Viking Marching Band Volunteers