Welcome to the Sequim City Band

To perform, promote, and preserve symphonic band music

A photo taken from rear stage right at the combined concert with Sequim City Band and Navy Band Northwest as the bands sit on stage prior to the March 1st, 2020 concert, themed "Celebration"/
Photo is taken at a 4th of July concert by the Sequim City Band on stage at the James Center for the Performing Arts.  The photo shows the large audience seated on the lawn in front of the stage on a sunny Sequim day.
Tyler Benedict directs the band. Photo taken shows horn music and the saxophone section.  Sequim City Band is in concert at the Sequim High School Auditorium.

“Sounds of the Season” – December 22nd, 2024, 3PM!

“SOUNDS OF THE SEASON”

A concert that brings the spirit of the season to life—come share in the music and merriment!

Join us for an afternoon of festive music at the Port Angeles High School Auditorium! The 75-piece Sequim City Band will fill the stage with holiday classics and joyous tunes for all ages. This year’s program includes favorites like Sleigh Ride, White Christmas, and the enchanting Sussex Mummers Christmas Carol. We’re also excited to present the world premiere of The Man Who Saved Christmas, composed by local resident Vincent Oneppo. Additionally, enjoy selections like Bashana Haba’ah and Fanfare for the Festival of Lights, bringing Hanukkah cheer to our celebration of the season.

This free, family-friendly December 22nd concert, under the baton of music director Tyler Benedict, starts at 3 PM at the Port Angeles Performing Arts Center (aka Port Angeles High School Auditorium – 304 East Park Ave, Port Angeles WA)


ANNOUNCING

2024-2025 “Winter Concerts”

Port Angeles Performing Arts Center
at the Port Angeles High School
304 East Park Ave., Port Angeles WA

Saturday, October 26th
2 PM

Words of Note
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Sunday, December 22nd
3 PM

Sounds of the Season
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Saturday, March 9th
3 PM
Dawn to Dusk
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Learn how to become a Band Aide and support funding of the Band’s operating budget.


BAND RECEIVES 2023 GOVERNOR’S ARTS & HERITAGE AWARD

From ArtsWA (www.arts.wa/gaha)

The Washington State Arts Commission has announced the honorees of the 2023 Governor’s Arts & Heritage Awards. The nine honorees’ work spans glasswork, music education, community murals, and more. Established in 1966, the Governor’s Arts & Heritage Awards are the highest honor bestowed by the Governor’s office for accomplishments in arts and culture.

Sequim City Band (Organization Award) was established in 1992 as the only community band on the North Olympic Peninsula. Sequim City Band performs up to 10 free concerts each year, promoting musical expression opportunities to students and senior citizens alike and enriching the lives of attendees. The Band attracts members ranging from high-school aged members to octogenarians and demonstrates exceptional commitment to and engagement with their local community.

“These awards are a true community celebration,” said Karen Hanan, Executive Director of ArtsWA. “Nominations poured in from across the state with a clear message: Washington is home to outstanding artists, organizations, and culture bearers that deserve to stand up and be recognized. Their work enriches our communities and enlivens the entire state.”

The Governor’s Arts & Heritage Awards will be presented on November 15, 2023 at the Governor’s Residence in Olympia, WA.


SEQUIM CITY BAND REHEARSALS

Rehearsals: Wednesdays, 7-9PM, Chuck Swisher Rehearsal Hall at the James Center for the Performing Arts, 506 N Blake Ave, Sequim WA 98382


Wish to Support the Band?


JAMES CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS – Phase II

In 2020, Sequim City Band used monies it had saved and earmarked for the construction of a rehearsal hall to develop a construction plan. The band desperately needed a space that would be large enough to accommodate a 75+ member symphonic wind ensemble and provide a proper acoustical environment for a large band. Architectural plans were drawn up and a capital campaign was initiated. The campaign included many grant applications and an appeal to the public to support the project. Progress on those fronts allowed the band to proceed with the permitting process. Construction began the first week of October 2022. The band’s rehearsals were temporarily held at the Dungeness Valley Lutheran Church during the almost 7 months of construction. The first rehearsal in the new rehearsal hall was Wednesday April 19th.

Sequim City Band is happy to be back at the James Center for the Performing Arts – the band’s summer venue on the outdoor performance stage. Click on the ‘Construction Photo Gallery’ button to view the construction week-by-week. The band is continuing its fund raising for the final $30,000 of the approximately $1.45 million build.

See the “Build” in the Construction Photo Gallery


Be a Part of the Legacy

We are still accepting donations to complete the expansion of the James Center for the Performing Arts – a jewel of Sequim and the north Olympic Peninsula ! ! !

We thank you for your interest and look forward to seeing you at our next Concert at the James Center.

In addition to cash, you can now easily donate stocks, bonds, IRA distributions, and cryptocurrency.

Sequim City Band is pleased to be working with Steve Zenovic of ZTC, LLC, Project Manager, Architect Roy Hellwig of Tormod Hellwig, LLC, and Eli Collier of Neeley Construction, Project Superintendent


There are two ways you can financially support the Sequim City Band.

Learn More about the Rehearsal Hall expansion.

Learn how to become a Band Aide and support funding of the Band’s operating budget.

We thank you for your support.


Mission Statement

    • To perform free symphonic band concerts, enriching the lives of musicians and community members of the North Olympic Peninsula;

    • To promote music education by providing performing opportunities to local musicians and students as well as student scholarships;

    • To preserve symphonic band music for the enjoyment of future generations.


Sequim City Band is a recognized nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization and is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors composed of Band and community members.

EIN 91-2113961