The Samohi Concert Bands
The Foundation and Heart of the Samohi Instrumental Music Program consists of the Concert Bands. Here is where the primary instruction in woodwind, brass and percussion takes place. Exceptional students may have the opportunity to augment their music education through participation in the full orchestras, the jazz ensemble, and the marching band. All students, however, must maintain good standing in their assigned concert band in order to be eligible for these ensembles.
There are multiple concert bands at Samohi, and students will be assigned to an ensemble based on their ability to perform on an instrument, their ability to follow rehearsal procedures, behaviors and expectations, the availability in their schedule, and the available positions in each ensemble.