LAKE WASHINGTON HIGH SCHOOL
CONCERT BANDS
Explore the programs behind the sound
Lake Washington High School Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble students perform on the Hollywood stage in Disneyland as part of the Imagination Campus experience. The Bands, Orchestras, and Choirs traveled to Anaheim in May 2026 for a 3-day event performing, learning from Disney professionals about studio music production and storytelling through music, having a clinic at Cal State-Fullerton-- and yes, time in the parks. The LWHS Music Department has a trip every 3 years.
SYMPHONIC BAND
Symphonic Band (Band I) is for 9th grade students and students in grades 10-12 who are switching instruments or have recently started an instrument. It is a foundational course to the high school band experience. Students will build upon knowledge of music literacy, vocabulary, expression, skills and techniques as it relates to their woodwind, brass or percussion instrument and their role within the instrumental ensemble. Students will demonstrate their learning through school and community performances. Students are required to participate in Marching Band and Pep Band.
WIND ENSEMBLE
Wind Ensemble (Band 2, Band 3, Band 4) is for students in grades 10-12 who have at least 4 years of playing experience. It is the advanced band class and offers an increasingly difficult repertoire. Students will demonstrate their learning through school and community performances.
Students will also develop leadership and teamwork skills through opportunities such as section leader, Band ASB officers, and Drum Major. Students are required to participate in Marching Band and Pep Band.
WHAT TO EXPECT
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Emphasis on performance, more responsibility on the student to practice & learn music -- similar to college
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Many opportunities for community service & leadership development
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Marching arts performances are part of the concert bands classes, with some after-school rehearsals
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Fun and a sense of community
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Parent volunteering & fundraising with a great group of band supporters!
WHAT TO PLAN FOR
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Up to $150 class fee per year (Financial help is available)
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Black marching shoes & socks
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Black concert dress clothes
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Band schedule
- Spending time with great kids and adults!
OUR PARTNERS & SPONSORS
THE SUPPORT BEHIND THE SOUND
We deeply appreciate our partners, donors, and community supporters who help make more possible for LWHS Band + Jazz students.
SPECIAL THANKS TO THESE DONORS :
Jeremy Nimmer • LWHS Class of 1975 • Sven & Rebecca Kinnestrand • Kathy & Fred Repass • Bassler Family • Huizi Family • Huston Family • Karmali Family • Moreno-Quintana Family • Sorensen-Castle Family • Heidi Wong • Aronchick Family • Peterson Family • Catrinescu Family • Pietila Family • Mansour Family • Barnett Family • Unangst Family • Kirkland Civic Orchestra • J Donald Dicks