Show Band

“redefining excellence”
Text Box: Kamiak High School Band Program Text Box: Show Band Links: 2007 Show Field Staff Media Gallery Student Info. Parent Info. Schedule

phone: 425.356.6654 ext. 1 email: info@kamiakbands.org      website: kamiakbands.org
Text Box: The legendary Kamiak Show Band is the school marching band. This organization is comprised of members of the Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble, Chamber Winds, and Percussion Ensemble. The Kamiak Show Band provides half time entertainment at home varsity football games, and plays pep tunes in the stands. Using the modern corps-style of marching, the Kamiak Show Band will enter four local marching competitions in the fall, and two parades in the spring. Commitment for the Kamiak Show Band includes summer Band Camp, held the second week of August, and marching rehearsals, held Tuesday and Thursday evenings from September through early November. The legacy of the Kamiak Show Band has been built upon only the most serious of musicianship, pride, achievement, and unity. Kamiak Show Band members have been recognized for excellence in field and parade performances. The band has achieved Sweepstakes Awards in field marching in 1995, 1997, 1998, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2004, 2005, 2006, and 2007 along with six Sweepstakes Awards in the Salty Sea Days Parade. In 1997, Kamiak made history performing at the 53rd Inauguration in Washington DC. In 1998, the Wind Ensemble was selected to perform at the State Music Teachers Convention in Yakima. In the year 2000, the 200 member Kamiak Show Band traveled to London and Dublin to perform in the prestigious Saint Patrick’s Day Parade. In 2002, Kamiak and Mukilteo were put on the map performing for over 25 million viewers in the 2002 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade—the first band from Washington State to participate in “America’s Parade!” Kamiak boasts one of the largest programs in the Northwest with four full concert bands consisting of over 260 students in the program. Kamiak’s Show Band members are dedicated musicians and leaders who constantly strive for a higher level of excellence in their works.