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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Dress & Tuxedo Fittings on Thursday, Sept. 12
SAMOHI BAND DRESS CODE: For all band concerts, students must wear either a tuxedo (or black jacket & pants/white shirt/bowtie) OR an approved concert black dress. Please read the dress code carefully. There is no requirement to rent a tuxedo. If you would like to rent a tuxedo for your student, Elite Tuxedo offers a yearly rental for $130 (for flat-front pants, which … Continue reading Dress & Tuxedo Fittings on Thursday, Sept. 12
First Football Game Tomorrow!
Marching band students need to put on their retro/football shirts and be on the JAMS lawn, ready to warm up, at 5:45 pm SHARP! — Read more here — Leer en Español aquí Not getting emails? Register your student here!
Marching Band Apparel Order Form
Viking Marching Band (VMB) students can use the form below to order replacement jackets, spare rehearsal and/or performance (football) shirts, and Dinkles marching shoes. VMB fans can use the form to order the 2019 "The Bard" field show fan shirt. Go Vikings! Viking Marching Band Apparel and Donations - Online Payment Form
Annual VMB Potluck, Parent Meeting, & Show Preview This Friday
Desplácese hacia abajo para español WHO YOU, that's who! We would love to see every parent and guardian in attendance. WHAT Our annual Viking Marching Band potluck and parent meeting, plus a preview performance of this year's show, "The Bard." WHEN Friday, August 16, 5:30 pm - 8 pm. Setup begins at 4 pm, potluck … Continue reading Annual VMB Potluck, Parent Meeting, & Show Preview This Friday
Jazz Band Auditions Are Friday, Aug. 30
2019-20 Samohi Jazz Band auditions will be held in the Band Room from 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm on Friday, August 30, 2019. To sign up for an audition, click here. Make sure to click on the appropriate tab for your instrument at the top of the page. To see audition requirements for guitar, piano, bass, and drums, click … Continue reading Jazz Band Auditions Are Friday, Aug. 30
2019 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 19 (Saturday): Baldwin Park Field Tournament October 26 (Saturday): Simi Valley Band Spectacular November 2 (Saturday): Hart Rampage Tournament November 7 (Thursday): Valencia High School Field Show Tournament November 9 … Continue reading 2019 Viking Marching Band Volunteers
2019 Viking Marching Band Comps
Each year, the Viking Marching Band and Color Guard (VMB) competes with bands from all over Southern California in field-show tournaments (competitions/comps) adjudicated by the Southern California School Band and Orchestra Association (SCSBOA). For SCSBOA-adjudicated comps, bands are assigned to one of six divisions based on the total number of performing musicians. With 137 performing … Continue reading 2019 Viking Marching Band Comps
2019 Vikings Football Games
This year’s home football games are scheduled for 7 pm on the following dates: Friday, August 30, vs. Compton HS Friday, September 6, vs. West HS Friday, September 27, vs. Godinez HS Friday, October 4, vs. Culver City (Homecoming) Friday, October 18, vs. Lawndale (Senior/Exhibition/8th Grade Night) The Viking Marching Band plays pep songs in … Continue reading 2019 Vikings Football Games
2019-20 All-Bands Registration
All students, whether new or returning, must complete the following form by Friday, August 30: 2019-20 Samohi Bands Registration Form This form is needed to gather contact information so we can send you concert dates and updates, rehearsal times, and other important information. It is possible to complete the form without making any payments or … Continue reading 2019-20 All-Bands Registration