LAKE WASHINGTON HIGH SCHOOL
BANDS &
ENSEMBLES
Explore the programs behind the sound
FIND YOUR ENSEMBLE
LAKE WASHINGTON HIGH SCHOOL
MEET THE DIRECTORS
The educators shaping the sound
Matthew Kruse
Director of Bands, Jazz Bands & Orchestras
Leading LWHS bands since 2015, directing Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, and Jazz Ensembles.
Listening to: The Planets, Rite of Spring, Atomic Basie
Caleb Henchman
Guest Marching Coach
Experienced performer and coach in the marching arts, recently placing 9th in nation with DCI Colts. Pursuing music education at Central Washington University..
Listening to: LWHS Marching Kangs performance reels
John Northey
Heading LWHS Jazz Lab, additional jazz enrichment opportunities. Director of Bands at Kamiakin Middle School.
Listening to: Charlie Mingus, John Coltrane
OUR PARTNERS & SPONSORS
THE SUPPORT BEHIND THE SOUND
Our partners, donors,, and community supporters 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 • Kitty Chou