Samohi Bands

Samohi Bands is the Santa Monica High School band program, founded in 1915 and offering ensembles ranging from concert bands and jazz groups to a marching band, color guard, and theatre pit orchestra. The program encompasses five concert band classes, the Viking Marching Band and Color Guard, four jazz bands and combos, a theatre pit orchestra, and a winter guard, with notable performances at the Kennedy Center, Carnegie Hall, and venues throughout Europe. Founded in 1915, the program is described as one of California's oldest high school music programs, with a history of performances at the Kennedy Center, Carnegie Hall, and multiple historic venues throughout Europe. Based at Santa Monica High School, 601 Pico Boulevard, Santa Monica, CA. Reviewers highlight the range of instruments available, the quality of instruction, and the strong academic foundation the program provides for students.