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LAKE WASHINGTON HIGH SCHOOL 

BANDS &
ENSEMBLES

Explore the programs behind the sound

LAKE WASHINGTON HIGH SCHOOL 

MEET THE DIRECTORS

The educators shaping the sound

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Matthew Kruse

Director of Bands, Jazz Bands & Orchestras

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 Leading LWHS bands since 2015, directing Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, and Jazz Ensembles.

 

          Listening to: The Planets, Rite of Spring, Atomic Basie

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 Caleb Henchman

Guest Marching Coach

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 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

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John Northey

Guest Director, Jazz Lab 

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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.

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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

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LAKE WASHINGTON HIGH SCHOOL
BAND + jAZZ BOOSTERS

PO Box 871 · Kirkland, WA 98083
lwbandboosters@gmail.com

Member of the Lake Washington High School Booster Club, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

Donations are tax-deductible as allowed by law and may be eligible for employer matching programs.

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© 2026 LWHS Band + Jazz Boosters

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