Summer 2026 Band Camp
Who: All Garfield band wind and percussion students, new and returning (9th–12th grade)
Dates: Tuesday, August 18th – Friday, August 21st, 2026
Location: Garfield High School: Enter through the front doors, you will be guided upstairs
Schedule:
Tuesday–Thursday: 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
Friday 1:00 PM–5:30 PM with a family performance at 5:00 PM
Open Campus lunch each day at 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
What to Bring:
Instrument – we will provide school equipment as needed, bring a 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 and 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