NEXT CONCERT: MARCH 9TH, 2025, 3PM
“Dawn to Dusk”
Join us for an afternoon of music at the Port Angeles High School Auditorium! From the gentle light of morning to the shimmering magic of nightfall, the 75-member Sequim City Band invites you for an afternoon of free live music.
Feel the fiery rhythms and lively spirit of Havana Nights by Randall Standridge as we transport you to an evening of vibrant Cuban energy. Local singer and band member Olga Palenga will be featured on the timeless melody, “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” from the Wizard of Oz.
This concert showcases a diverse array of pieces, including Morning, Noon, and Night in Vienna by Franz Von Suppe, Appalachian Morning by Robert Sheldon, and Voyage of the Northern Lights by Isabella Morrill. We even take a trip to the Circus, with the Karl King’s wonderful Circus Days March! The centerpiece of the afternoon is the monumental Give Us This Day by David Maslanka. A profound and moving work, this piece explores themes of reflection, hope, and unity, making it highlight of the program. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience live music from your community!
“Words of Note” – October 26th, 2024, 2PM!
Symphonic Wind Band Music Inspired by the Power of Storytelling and Literature
Join us for “Words of Note,” a free concert that brings famous literary works to life through music! Experience the depths of Herman Melville’s Moby Dick in Francis McBeth’s “Of Sailors and Whales.” Journey through Middle-earth with Johan de Meij’s “Lord of the Rings,” arranged by John Lavender. Feel the soaring inspiration of the poem High Flight in James Curnow’s “Where Never Lark or Eagle Flew.” Erika Savnoe’s “Baskerville” will transport you to the eerie moors of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s The Hound of the Baskervilles.
This October 26th concert, under the baton of music director Tyler Benedict, starts at 2 PM at the Port Angeles Performing Arts Center (at Port Angeles High School – 304 East Park Ave, Port Angeles WA). Come to an afternoon of music inspired by the power of storytelling and literature presented by the Sequim City Band!
“Instrumental Animations” – September 15th, 2024, 3pm!
Join us for the grand finale of our 2024 “Concert at the James” series, where the magic of animation comes to life through music! Enjoy epic tunes from Disney and Pixar classics like The Incredibles, Moana, The Jungle Book, and The Lion King. Dive into DreamWorks hits with the soaring melodies of How to Train Your Dragon and the cheeky charm of Shrek. We’ll also groove to the iconic Pink Panther theme, embark on a musical adventure with Demon Slayer: Mugen Train, and celebrate the unforgettable soundtracks of your favorite cartoons. Bring the whole family to Carrie Blake Park for this free, fun-filled concert as we close out our outdoor season!
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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Sunday, March 9th
3 PM
Dawn to Dusk
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“A Patriotic 4th of July” Concert
Celebrate the 4th of July with the Sequim City Band and the City of Sequim. The Sequim City Band kicks-off the afternoon’s entertainment with “A Patriotic 4th” concert from the outdoor stage at the James Center for the Performing Arts. In salute to Independence Day the concert starts at 3PM with the Civil Air Patrol’s Dungeness Unit Cadet Color Guard, under the coordination of LT Thom Hightower, presenting our nation’s Colors.
The afternoon will be filled with such tunes as the theme song from “The Patriot”; a medley of Glenn Miller tunes; the beautiful arrangement by Carmen Dragon of “America, the Beautiful”; and a couple of well-known John Philip Sousa’s marches. Traditionally the band recognizes former and current service members with “Armed Forces Salute” comprised of the songs of each military service. To provide an emphasis of the day, there will be a flyover by the U.S. Coast Guard Rescue Helicopter stationed at Air Station Port Angeles – provided they are not called away for a rescue mission.
Stay throughout the early evening with two bands sponsored by the City of Sequim – SuperNostalgic Band at 5PM and Black Diamond Junction at 7PM. Complete the festivities with Sequim’s Fireworks Display at 10PM.
The free concerts with on-site parking will be at the open-air stage at the James Center for the Performing Arts (in the Water Reuse Demonstration Site on the north side of Carrie Blake Park – 506 N Blake Ave, Sequim WA). “Plant” your blanket or camp chair (preferably equipped with an umbrella to protect you from the afternoon sun) upon your preferred spot on the lawn in front of the stage to enjoy the live music and sun-down fireworks. Food and beverages will be available for purchase throughout the afternoon and evening.
June 9th Concert ~ “Broadway Favorites”
June 9th marks the 2nd concert of the Band’s 2024 “Concerts at the James” outdoor season.
Sequim City Band takes the stage at 3PM for it’s “Broadway Favorites” concert with a nod to the music that became famous on the “The Great White Way, New York, New York”. Broadway Favorites will feature medleys from Beauty and the Beast, Chicago, and South Pacific, just to name a few.
Join the band at 3PM as the music lifts us up to meet The Wizard of Oz’s “Defying Gravity“. The free concert with on-site parking will be at the open-air stage at the James Center for the Performing Arts (506 N Blake Ave, Sequim WA).
May 5th Concert ~ “Mountains to Shore” – a part of the 129th Sequim Irrigation Festival
It’s that time of year again – the kick-off to summer on the north Olympic Peninsula!! The band is pleased to present it’s first concert of summer 2024 on Sunday May 5th as a part of the 129th Sequim Irrigation Festival.
Join the festivities during Crazy Callen Weekend that include Family Fun Days and the Innovative Arts & Crafts Show. Explore the festival grounds with vendors and food trucks at the James Center for the Performing Arts (506 N Blake Ave, Sequim WA). Complete your Sunday afternoon by finding your preferred spot on the lawn for the start of the Band’s offering at 3PM. OPUS – Olympic Peninsula Ukulele Strummers will lead the audience with familiar tunes. Sequim City Band takes the stage at 3:30PM for it’s “Mountains to Shore” concert.
Musical entrées will include selections from Avatar: The Way of Water, American Riversongs including Shenandoah, and a nod to Cinco de Mayo with Little Mexican Suite, Mvt. 3: Sahuaro.
Join Us at the Park
2024 “Concerts at the James”
James Center for the Performing Arts
(in the Water Reuse Demonstration area on the north side of Carrie Blake Park)
506 N. Blake Ave., Sequim WA
All concerts begin at 3PM
Sunday, May 5th
Mountains to Shore
A part of the 129th Sequim Irrigation Festival
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Sunday, June 9th
Broadway Favorites
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Thursday, July 4th
A Patriotic 4th of July
Kick-off for Sequim's Independence Day Celebration
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Sunday, August 18th
Movies, Musicals, & Marches
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Sunday, September 15th
Instrumental Animations
The Sequim City Band is pleased to announce its March 17th concert with special guest Navy Band Northwest. You will have two choices to hear these energetic bands in concert – either the midday dress rehearsal or the later afternoon concert.
Sequim City Band & Navy Band Northwest present
“Emerald Green & Navy Blue”
Sunday, March 17, 2024 Donna M. Morris Theater, Field Arts & Events Hall 201 West Front St, Port Angeles ••••••••••• SCB Director – Tyler Benedict NBNW Director – LT Joel Thiesfeldt Concert Announcer – Todd Ortloff of KONP Radio
________________________________________________________________ A concert of famous Irish tunes and a featured trombone soloist plus, a salute to the 100th Anniversary of the world-renowned Sousa Band in concert on December 28th, 1923 at the Port Angeles Mack Theatre (at that time, a new landmark theatre) ________________________________________________________________ Stay After Dress Rehearsal or Come Early for the Concert to enjoy St. Patrick’s Day Food & Drink Sunset Lounge (2nd floor) – Field Arts & Events Hall Special food and drink will be available from Noon onward ________________________________________________________________
Reservations for free tickets are available beginning Friday, February 9 You have two choices to hear these great bands! Go to the link of your concert selection to reserve your ticket: Open Dress Rehearsal – 11:30 AM General admission free ticketshttps://www.venuepilot.co/events/97093/orders/new#/
Concert – 3:00 PM Seat-specific free tickets https://www.venuepilot.co/events/95133/orders/new#/
The Band is Taking its Holiday Break
The Band resumes weekly rehearsals on Wednesday January 31st to begin preparation for the Sunday March 17th concert. In the latter part of January, we will post details about the concert.
For musicians interested in joining our wind ensemble, attend a rehearsal in the new Rehearsal Hall at the James Center for the Performing Arts on Wednesday evenings beginning at 7PM. Doors are open by 6:30PM (and usually even earlier).
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.
BREAKING NEWS
Live Video Streaming Now Available at Field Hall
For those guests who did not manage to secure a reserved seat in the theater there is now an option to hear and view the concert LIVE! Join us in the gathering space at the top of the escalator and view the concert via a video monitor that has very recently been installed by the Field Arts & Events Hall staff. You can enjoy the music from the comfort of seating in this beautiful lounge-like setting, which also offers a spectacular view to the north over the Strait of Juan de Fuca. Elevator access to this upper level is also available. A cash refreshment bar will be available. Lobby doors open at 1PM.
It’s that time of the year again – the Most Wonderful Time of the Year – when the Sequim City Band provides its “Sounds of the Season” Holiday Concert. The 70-piece plus concert band will take to the stage at the Donna M. Morris Theater at the Field Arts & Events Hall on Sunday December 17th at 3PM. The musical afternoon will include such favorites as Handel’s “Halleluiah Chorus” from ‘The Messiah’, “Pantomime” from Tchaikovsky’s ‘The Nutcracker’, George Wyle’s “Most Wonderful Time of the Year”, and Irving Berlin’s “White Christmas” and “Happy Holiday”.
In the lobby, children will enjoy a model train pulling Christmas cars through a wintery scene and – during the concert – selections from the movie The Polar Express. These pieces and more will provide a full afternoon of family-friendly entertainment.
All free tickets have been reserved. But there is room in the gathering space where the concert will be live-streamed for guests who missed out on securing a ticket for a seat in the theater.
FIRST INDOOR 2023-24 CONCERT
A concert by this well-known community concert band is a great event for families. Not only are the concert and parking free, but it allows children to hear a live band with those tubas, trombones, trumpets, saxophones, clarinets, and flutes playing music from such movies as Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone.
FINAL CONCERT OF SUMMER 2023
Join the Sequim City Band for the last concert of the summer season. A guest band, the Hometown Band from Kitsap County, will take the stage at 1:30 PM. The Sequim City Band’s “American Icons” concert begins at 2:45 PM.
This afternoon of live concerts is taking place on the James Center stage in partnership with PET LOVERS’ DAY, sponsored by KSQM 91.5FM. Various pet-related organizations will be on-site from 11 AM to 4 PM. Come early to visit the tents and watch pet demonstrations – then grab some food and drink from one of the food trucks, place your camp chair in your favorite spot, and enjoy a full afternoon of live entertainment.
Style your mullet, dig those “Members Only” jackets out of storage, and arrive in your DeLorean as the band travels back to the 1980s in a celebration of film, Broadway, and popular music of the decade.
Sequim City Band will be the closing performance for the “Community Days Celebration” at the Field Arts & Events Hall
“Community Days Celebration” is a free “pop-in and pop-out” weekend event with performances by local performing artists to celebrate the opening of the Field Arts & Events Hall. It is a chance for the public to experience this new performance space with no RSVP or reservations required.
The Sequim City Band is honored to close the weekend on the stage at Field Hall. As the largest musical ensemble to grace the stage, the band has a concert program to fill the hall with uplifting music that will reach the back row of the balcony. Bring your family and friends and “pop-in” by 6:15 PM to experience the music and the space of this beautiful arts venue.
For more information about “Community Days Celebration”, go to: www.fieldhallevents.org/community-days
Sequim City Band presents their annual “Patriotic 4th” Concert!!!
Bring your lawn chair and kick-off the 4th of July celebration listening to the energetic tunes of a rousing Independence Day concert. Concert goers will be treated to beautiful arrangements of ‘America, the Beautiful’ and ‘Shenandoah’, a medley of Rodgers and Hammerstein show tunes, a fugue based on the Revolutionary tune ‘Yankee Doodle’ and the band’s traditional salute to past and current service personnel with a medley of military service songs in ‘Armed Forces Salute’. There will be well-known patriotic marches by two of America’s March Kings – Henry Fillmore and John Philip Sousa. These are just a few of the musical pieces that have become a part of the band’s 4th of July celebrations – a tradition since 1992.
Food and beverage vendors will be on-site for this free concert. And parking is free, too! Stay after the concert for activities and more music from the James Center stage sponsored by the City of Sequim. And – don’t forget – the fireworks will start at dusk.
Ribbon Cutting & Open House for the New Rehearsal Hall – June 11th
Under quintessential Sequim sunny skies, the Sequim City Band assembled on stage to perform its June 11th “Building a Legacy” concert. Immediately prior to the concert, the Sequim-Dungeness Valley Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors conducted a ribbon-cutting in front of the James Center for the Performing Arts stage in recognition of the completion of the new rehearsal hall. SCB Board President Debbi Soderstrom cut the ribbon under the watchful eyes of Music Director Tyler Benedict and the band’s musicians. Sequim City Manager Matt Huish and State Representative Steve Tharinger provided congratulatory comments during the concert. Beth Pratt, Executive Director of the Chamber of Concert, served as ceremony announcer for the ribbon cutting and she provided program notes for the concert itself. After the concert, the audience was invited to tour the facility and address their questions to the band members.
“Music, She Wrote”
Sequim City Band Winter Concert
A concert of contemporary classical music written by women composers. Music from Julie Giroux, Amy Beach, Cait Nishimura, and others.
Sunday March 12th at 3PM
Sequim High School Auditorium
Donations Welcome. Free On-site parking included.
Facial masks are advised until the Clallam County Covid rates are in the “low” category as described by the county.
Posted 15 February 2023 / Retired 14 March 2023
“Sounds of the Season” Holiday Concert
December 18th — 3PM — Sequim High School Auditorium
Announcer: Bud Davies
Star Spangled Banner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . John Stafford Smith / arr. Floyd Werle
Lyrics Francis Scott Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Performed by Juan de Fuca Harmony
Sleigh Ride . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Leroy Anderson
Diminished Minor Alterations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . David Lovrien
The Eighth Candle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Steve Reisteter
Santa at the Symphony . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . arr. Mark Williams
Greensleeves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . arr. Alfred Reed
‘Twas the Night Before Christmas . . . . . . . . Poem by Clement Clarke Moore / arr. Jack Bullock
Merry Christmas Everyone! (A Christmas Sing-a-long). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . arr. Steven Reineke
Happy Holiday / White Christmas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Irving Berlin / arr. Ted Ricketts
Kindly wear a close-fitting face mask for the protection of other audience members. Masks will be advised until the Clallam County Covid rates are into the “low” category as described by the county. This concert will be presented without intermission.
Posted 17 November 2022 / Retired 20 December 2022
August 14th Concert Update
Movies, Musicals, and Marched
The Sequim City Band’s August 14th concert has been revised. The previously announced 1:45 PM musical set by Olympic Express Big Band has been canceled due to public health concerns.
The remainder of the musical afternoon will continue with the Sequim City Band starting its’ concert at 3:00 PM at the James Center for the Performing Arts (506 N Blake Ave, Sequim). The free public concert and on-site parking are free. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and a wide-brimmed hat or umbrella for all of that Sequim sun, and spend the afternoon with earworm-worthy music by our very own community band – a tradition since 1992.
The concert theme of “Movies, Musicals, and Marches” will feature familiar songs from Tony-winning musicals such as Les Misérables & The King and I. Then the band will transport the audience to small-town life with “76 Trombones” (from The Music Man) & to the futuristic far-off reaches of space with musical selections from Star Trek. For the young at heart there will be selections from the 2021 computer-animated musical fantasy comedy Encanto, including the viral sensation “We Don’t Talk About Bruno”. Marches will include the vintage ragtime/Dixieland-style march – “Broadway One-Step” and John William’s “Midway March” from the WWII era movie Midway. For more detail, check the article “Sequim band to celebrate ‘Movies, Musicals and Marches’, Sequim Gazette, Wednesday, August 10, 2022”.
Remember to save the date for Sequim City Band’s final concert of the 2022 “Concerts at the James” summer season – Saturday September 10th at 1:30PM. The band will be helping KSQM FM91.5 celebrate their Pet Lovers’ Day.
Posted 12 August 2022 / Retired 15 August 2022
Two Bands – An August Afternoon of Live Music
Movies, Musicals, and Marches
The Sequim City Band plans to induce earworms with its August “Movies, Musicals, and Marches” themed concert. To help with that endeavor the band is hosting Olympic Express Big Band for an early afternoon performance. Olympic Express will be playing tunes written for movies and Broadway musicals, such as “At Last” and “Let’s Dance”.
Sequim City Band will perform familiar songs from Tony-winning musicals such as Les Misérables & The King and I. Then the band will transport the audience to small-town life with “76 Trombones” (from The Music Man) & to the futuristic far-off reaches of space with musical selections from Star Trek. For the young at heart there will be selections from the 2021 computer-animated musical fantasy comedy Encanto, including the viral sensation “We Don’t Talk About Bruno”. Marches will include the vintage ragtime/Dixieland-style march – “Broadway One-Step” and John William’s “Midway March” from the WWII era movie Midway.
The Olympic Express Big Band will take the stage at 1:45 PM on Sunday August 14th at the James Center for the Performing Arts, an outdoor stage at the Water Reuse Site in north Carrie Blake Park. The Sequim City Band will present an hour-long concert starting at 3:00 PM. The concert and on-site parking are free. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and a wide-brimmed hat or umbrella for all of that Sequim sun, and spend the afternoon with earworm-worthy music by our very own community band – a tradition since 1992.
Save the date for Sequim City Band’s final concert of the 2022 “Concerts at the James” summer season – Saturday September 10th at 1:30PM. The band will be helping KSQM FM91.5 celebrate their Pet Lovers’ Day.
Posted 22 July 2022 / Retired 15 August 2022
“A Patriotic 4th of July Concert”
Sequim City Band presents its traditional “A Patriotic 4th of July Concert” as the kick-off event for the day’s activities. Several of your favorite melodies will soar through the airwaves: Morton Gould’s ‘American Salute’, Carmen Dragon’s beautiful arrangement of ‘America the Beautiful’, and a nod to small town Americana with selections from Meredith Wilson’s ‘Music Man’. As is the band’s tradition, past and current service personnel will be recognized with a medley of military service songs in ‘Armed Forces Salute’. Adding to the festivities, the band will bring back memories of high school with a compilation from ‘Grease!’. And – as always for the Independence Day Celebration – there will be some of your favorite patriotic marches by EE Bagley, Henry Filmore, and John Philip Sousa. Join our very own community band – a tradition since 1992.
The City of Sequim invites you continue the fun with additional live music offered from the James Center stage throughout the day. The celebration will culminate with the fireworks display at approximately 10:00 PM. For more information as we get closer to the event, check the City of Sequim’s website at: www.visitsunnysequim.com/calendar
The concert and on-site parking are free. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and a wide-brimmed hat or umbrella for all of that Sequim sun and a full day of music. Pack a picnic or enjoy a meal with one of the food vendors. The Lions Club will be hosting a beer and wine garden.
Posted 16 June 2022 / Retired 5 July 2022
Open Air Rehearsals
Weekly rehearsals of the Sequim City Band are now being held at the James Center for the Performing Arts (506 N Blake Ave). Rehearsals begin at 6:30PM.
- The James Center is located in north Carrie Blake Park. To reach the outdoor stage and the parking lot, use the Water Reuse Site entrance at N. Blake Ave and Fir St.
The band anticipates open air rehearsals through the week of August 8th. Rehearsal location for the September concert will be announced in mid-August.
To All Percussionists & Wind Instrument Musicians
Sequim City Band is always welcoming new members into the ensemble. Kindly contact the band via the contact tab or leave a message at 360-207-4722. Or look in on us during rehearsals.
- Vaccinations (including a booster) are highly recommended to attend or you may opt for a Covid-19 test provided you arrive by 6:00 PM. The band encourages masks when/if not playing a wind instrument and when musicians are within indoor rooms.
Posted 16 June 2022 / Revised 16 July 2022 / Retired 15 August 2022
“A Little Water Music”
2022 Concerts at the James – Concert #2
Are you looking for a concert of live music under sunny June skies? If so, then you should mark Sunday June 12th at 3 PM on your calendar. The Sequim City Band, will perform its second concert of their summer season at the James Center for the Performing Arts, an outdoor stage at the Water Reuse Site in north Carrie Blake Park.
The concert kicks off at 3PM with Encore! – a new, small ensemble of the Peninsula Singers – singing the national anthem. The band will then present a program centered around water. It starts with a medley featuring “Raindrops Keep Fallin’ on My Head”, “Come Rain or Come Shine”, and “Singin’ in the Rain”. The concert will celebrate water in other forms, whether it is frozen, flowing down a river, or providing the waves hitting the sandy beaches with a medley of Beach Boys songs. Accompanied by the band, vocalist Mark Johnson will sing “Moon River”, the classic song from Breakfast at Tiffany’s that became Andy Williams’ theme song.
The concert and on-site parking are free. Bring a lawn chair or blanket, wear a wide-brimmed hat or bring an umbrella to shield the Sequim sun, and spend the afternoon with our very own community band – a tradition since 1992.
Posted 3 June 2022 / Retired 13 June 2022
Rehearsing for the May 15th “Welcome Back!!” Concert
We’re Proud to Announce the Band is Back in Rehearsals!!
A Trumpet Trio will be featured in Bugler’s Holiday by Leroy Anderson at our kick-off concert of the 2022 “Concerts at the James” summer series.
Featuring: Terry Fogerson, Doug Brundage, and Jim Bradbury
A couple of teasers regarding the concert – the band will honor Steven Sondheim, who passed away last November after a decades-long Broadway career, with ‘Send in the Clowns’. Another musical legend, John Williams, will be recognized with a medley that includes songs from over 110 movie scores . . . . think ‘Theme from Jaws’, and ‘Imperial March’ and ‘Cantina Band’ from “Star Wars”.
If you love live music, enjoy these pieces and more at 3PM on May 15th at the James Center for the Performing Arts, as music director Tyler Benedict leads the band in its first concert of summer 2022.
To All Percussionists & Wind Instrument Musicians
Sequim City Band is always welcoming new members into the ensemble. Kindly contact the band via email (sequimcityband.org) or leave a message at 360-207-4722. Or check in on us during rehearsals:
- 7 PM each Wednesday at the Dungeness Valley Lutheran Church (925 N Sequim Ave, Sequim).
- Vaccinations (including a booster) are required to attend and the band encourages masks when/if not playing an instrument.
This is an exciting time to join the band as it prepares for a summer of music concerts for the public a tradition since 1992)
Posted 2 May 2022 / Retired 16 May 2022
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from the Sequim City Band
This year, once again, the Band was unable to provide a December concert with Christmas and Holiday music due to public safety restrictions during the pandemic. The specific reasons are that the Band is restrained in having adequate space in which to safely rehearse and the closure of the Sequim High School Auditorium for performances.
Save the date for our next scheduled concert – March 13th, 2022!
The Band is planning for a full 2022 summer season – Details will be posted in January.
Happy Holidays to All – May Christmas be filled with joy for you and your loved ones and may the New Year truly ring in better times for us all in 2022!
Farewell to Summer 2021 & Looking Forward
The Sequim City Band offers a big thank you to its steadfast audience. After 16 months of being unable to rehearse together and perform concerts for the public at our summer home, the James Center for the Performing Arts, the Band was able to rehearse on the outdoor stage from mid-July until our August 22nd concert. The lone concert of the 2021 summer was a rousing success. Not only did the musicians relish the opportunity to play together again but also, they enjoyed being able to reconnect with the sizeable audience that came out to listen on a pleasant summer afternoon.
The band welcomed new members to the band and honored our nation’s service personnel as the band does every summer. Amongst a varied program that was enjoyed by one-and-all, the band, with alto saxophone soloist Debbi Soderstrom, wished for a brighter future with “Over the Rainbow” from the movie The Wizard of Oz.
The band has been forced back into being unable to conduct weekly evening rehearsals in Swisher Hall, and is currently not rehearsing. Tentative plans have been made for an indoor concert on March 13th, 2022. However, this concert will only occur provided rehearsals can be held starting about 6 weeks prior to the performance. We ask that our audience bears with us while we navigate what will likely be a stuttering return of the activities we all enjoy. Notification that rehearsals have reconvened will be posted on the Sequim City Band’s homepage – so check back in early 2022!
In the meantime, if you have not already linked to YouTube from the band’s Facebook page, here are a few links that will take you to YouTube postings of music the band performed in concert during the past several years.
Festive Overture (March 1, 2020 concert; with Navy Band Northwest)
Happy Holiday/White Christmas (December 16, 2018 concert) –
The Symphonic Gershwin (August 21, 2016 concert) –
Frank Sinatra Tribute (June 12, 2016 Concert)
America the Beautiful (December 7, 2015; with Navy Band Northwest)
Music from the Wizard of Oz (May 18, 2014 concert; with Port Angeles High School Wind Ensemble)
Selections from the King and I (March 15, 2014 concert) –