With spring come changes and challenges!
And a request for Donations
Happy Spring WSHS Music Families!
This year Mr. Thomas and Mr. Fritz have worked tirelessly to teach music through remote learning. We are so grateful for their work and caring as they teach in empty classrooms and to a camera. In addition, Mr. Thomas was dogged in his pursuit of permission to have music practice in person.
In order to enhance instruction, technology was purchased, like equipment and online music programs for recording. Coaches were brought in to work with students remotely. New music was purchased to keep students learning. Fortunately, funds that were donated in the past helped to make this possible. Many of those purchases will continue to be used, as new ways to share music are discovered.
As we move forward, and music is played in person and together, specialized facemasks and bell covers were purchased to keep our music students and their families safe. A combination of funding was used to pay for the PPE, including Music Booster funds.
We would like to ask those families that are able at this time, to consider making a donation to Music Boosters, to help WSHS Music to continue to purchase needed items. Please click on the Donate button below. Not only will your donation help with the immediate costs, but will help us prepare for what is needed in the Fall. Any and all donations are greatly appreciated.
Let’s show our teachers and students that things are moving in the right direction and we will support them in every effort to play music together - Donate NOW! Thanks from WSHS Music Boosters!
This year Mr. Thomas and Mr. Fritz have worked tirelessly to teach music through remote learning. We are so grateful for their work and caring as they teach in empty classrooms and to a camera. In addition, Mr. Thomas was dogged in his pursuit of permission to have music practice in person.
In order to enhance instruction, technology was purchased, like equipment and online music programs for recording. Coaches were brought in to work with students remotely. New music was purchased to keep students learning. Fortunately, funds that were donated in the past helped to make this possible. Many of those purchases will continue to be used, as new ways to share music are discovered.
As we move forward, and music is played in person and together, specialized facemasks and bell covers were purchased to keep our music students and their families safe. A combination of funding was used to pay for the PPE, including Music Booster funds.
We would like to ask those families that are able at this time, to consider making a donation to Music Boosters, to help WSHS Music to continue to purchase needed items. Please click on the Donate button below. Not only will your donation help with the immediate costs, but will help us prepare for what is needed in the Fall. Any and all donations are greatly appreciated.
Let’s show our teachers and students that things are moving in the right direction and we will support them in every effort to play music together - Donate NOW! Thanks from WSHS Music Boosters!
Welcome to the West Seattle High School Music Program!
The music program at WSHS is a growing, active, and strong community. The Band, Orchestra, Jazz Ensemble and Pit Orchestra are the most active student groups on campus with a combined performance schedule of over 50 shows each year! In addition to many local performances, our ensembles maintain an active touring schedule with performances in Victoria BC, Vancouver BC, the Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival at the University of Idaho, Portland, Los Angeles, Anaheim, and New York City.
The music program at West Seattle High School is built upon the goal of developing students not only as accomplished musicians and appreciators of art and culture, but also as leaders. Our goal is that every student will carry with them the skills inherent in the participation of music: teamwork, collaboration, confidence, creative thought and leadership. Our students carry themselves with pride in our program, our school and our community. Go Wildcats!
The music program at West Seattle High School is built upon the goal of developing students not only as accomplished musicians and appreciators of art and culture, but also as leaders. Our goal is that every student will carry with them the skills inherent in the participation of music: teamwork, collaboration, confidence, creative thought and leadership. Our students carry themselves with pride in our program, our school and our community. Go Wildcats!
The Music Program at WSHS is still at work! Please consider making a donation by clicking on the link below or by sending a financial donation to the school made out to the music program (WSHS C/O Music Program - 3000 California Ave SW, Seattle WA 98116).