Garfield HS Band Camp • 2026-27

For ALL Wind Band and Percussion Students

August 18 – Friday August 21 at Garfield High School
(Enter through the front doors of the school, you will be guided upstairs)

SCHEDULE:

• Tuesday – Thursday 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
• Open Campus lunch at 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
• Friday 1:00 PM – 5:30 PM *family performance at 5:00 PM

What to Bring:

• Instrument – we will provide school equipment as needed, bring mouthpiece, reeds and neck strap if you have one
• Comfortable clothes (we will be outside and moving around, standing, etc.)
• Closed toe tennis/running shoes (no sandals, flip-flops, Birkenstocks, etc.)
• WATER BOTTLE – it is required, not optional
• Sunscreen, sunglasses, deodorant (it can be very warm outside)

What do we do at Band Camp?

Band camp is for all students in the band and drumline program. Students will learn about the Garfield Band Program, participate in student-led activities, receive sheet music to practice for start of school, and get to know the band! This is a low-pressure opportunity for our students to get back into playing their instruments, begin to prepare for start of year performances. It is an important opportunity for 9th grade students to get to know the school facilities and build a community of trusted students.

Questions?

Jared Sessink, Co-Director of Instrumental Music – jasessink@seattleschools.org

Blake Saunders, Co-Director of Instrumental & Choral Music – bbsaunders@seattleschools.org