Happy October!

This month, our FOGM meeting is on Thursday, October 1st. Join us at Garfield or online if you’re able.

If you haven’t, please register your band, orchestra, and drumline students for the new school year today!

We are still seeking parent leaders in a few key areas—please let us know if you can help out!

If you’re new to Garfield music, see our music overview for a visual introduction to the program.

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September 28, 2026 – October 2, 2026

7:40 AM07:407:40 AM

Symphony Wind Auditions

September 28, 2026 – October 2, 2026

7:40 AM07:407:40 AM

who: Symphony Winds

September 28, 2026 – October 2, 2026

7:40 AM07:407:40 AM

October 1, 2026

7:00 PM – 8:00 PM19:00 – 20:007:00 PM – 8:00 PM

FOGM October Meeting (Hybrid)

October 1, 2026

7:00 PM – 8:00 PM19:00 – 20:007:00 PM – 8:00 PM

who: FOGM leadership and any interested parents/guardians

October 1, 2026

7:00 PM – 8:00 PM19:00 – 20:007:00 PM – 8:00 PM

October 13, 2026

7:00 PM – 9:00 PM19:00 – 21:007:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Band/Orchestra Fall Concert

October 13, 2026

7:00 PM – 9:00 PM19:00 – 21:007:00 PM – 9:00 PM

who: all Band and Orchestra ensembles

October 13, 2026

7:00 PM – 9:00 PM19:00 – 21:007:00 PM – 9:00 PM

October 15, 2026

7:40 AM – 8:45 AM07:40 – 08:457:40 AM – 8:45 AM

Morning Symphony Winds Rehearsal

October 15, 2026

7:40 AM – 8:45 AM07:40 – 08:457:40 AM – 8:45 AM

who: Symphony Winds and Percussion

October 15, 2026

7:40 AM – 8:45 AM07:40 – 08:457:40 AM – 8:45 AM

October 22, 2026

7:40 AM – 8:45 AM07:40 – 08:457:40 AM – 8:45 AM

Morning Symphony Rehearsal

October 22, 2026

7:40 AM – 8:45 AM07:40 – 08:457:40 AM – 8:45 AM

who: Symphony Strings, Winds, and Percussion

October 22, 2026

7:40 AM – 8:45 AM07:40 – 08:457:40 AM – 8:45 AM

October 24, 2026

12:00 PM – 3:00 PM12:00 – 15:0012:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Home Football Game vs. Franklin

October 24, 2026

12:00 PM – 3:00 PM12:00 – 15:0012:00 PM – 3:00 PM

who: Athletic Band and Drumline

October 24, 2026

12:00 PM – 3:00 PM12:00 – 15:0012:00 PM – 3:00 PM

October 30, 2026

9:00 AM – 5:30 PM09:00 – 17:309:00 AM – 5:30 PM

PLU Orchestra Festival

October 30, 2026

9:00 AM – 5:30 PM09:00 – 17:309:00 AM – 5:30 PM

who: Symphony Orchestra

October 30, 2026

9:00 AM – 5:30 PM09:00 – 17:309:00 AM – 5:30 PM

November 5, 2026

7:40 AM – 8:45 AM07:40 – 08:457:40 AM – 8:45 AM

Morning Symphony Winds Rehearsal

November 5, 2026

7:40 AM – 8:45 AM07:40 – 08:457:40 AM – 8:45 AM

who: Symphony Winds and Percussion

November 5, 2026

7:40 AM – 8:45 AM07:40 – 08:457:40 AM – 8:45 AM

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October 13, 2026

7:00 PM – 9:00 PM19:00 – 21:007:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Band/Orchestra Fall Concert

October 13, 2026

7:00 PM – 9:00 PM19:00 – 21:007:00 PM – 9:00 PM

who: all Band and Orchestra ensembles

October 13, 2026

7:00 PM – 9:00 PM19:00 – 21:007:00 PM – 9:00 PM

October 30, 2026

9:00 AM – 5:30 PM09:00 – 17:309:00 AM – 5:30 PM

PLU Orchestra Festival

October 30, 2026

9:00 AM – 5:30 PM09:00 – 17:309:00 AM – 5:30 PM

who: Symphony Orchestra

October 30, 2026

9:00 AM – 5:30 PM09:00 – 17:309:00 AM – 5:30 PM

December 10, 2026

6:30 PM – 8:00 PM18:30 – 20:006:30 PM – 8:00 PM

Band/Orchestra Winter Concert

December 10, 2026

6:30 PM – 8:00 PM18:30 – 20:006:30 PM – 8:00 PM

who: all Band and Orchestra ensembles

December 10, 2026

6:30 PM – 8:00 PM18:30 – 20:006:30 PM – 8:00 PM

December 11, 2026 – December 13, 2026

1:00 PM13:001:00 PM

Seabeck Retreat

December 11, 2026 – December 13, 2026

1:00 PM13:001:00 PM

who: all Orchestras, Symphonic Band, Symphonic Winds, and Percussion

December 11, 2026 – December 13, 2026

1:00 PM13:001:00 PM

January 17, 2027

6:30 PM – 10:00 PM18:30 – 22:006:30 PM – 10:00 PM

Winter Waltz

January 17, 2027

6:30 PM – 10:00 PM18:30 – 22:006:30 PM – 10:00 PM

who: all Orchestras, Symphonic Band, and you!

January 17, 2027

6:30 PM – 10:00 PM18:30 – 22:006:30 PM – 10:00 PM

February 4, 2027

8:00 AM – 3:00 PM08:00 – 15:008:00 AM – 3:00 PM

UW OrchestraFEST 2027

February 4, 2027

8:00 AM – 3:00 PM08:00 – 15:008:00 AM – 3:00 PM

who: Chamber Orchestra and interested members of Concert Orchestra

February 4, 2027

8:00 AM – 3:00 PM08:00 – 15:008:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Happy October!

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