Upcoming Events
Scroll down to see a list of upcoming events for Garfield’s Band and Orchestra ensembles. In some cases, details are tentative and marked as such. In most cases, end times are approximate. Start and end times for all-day and multi-day events will be refined as the event’s date approaches. If you have any questions or notice anything wrong, please contact website@garfieldhsmusic.org.
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Regional Solo and Ensemble Festival (tentative date)
who: optional participation by any Band and Orchestra individuals or ensembles
WIAA/WMEA State Solo and Ensemble Competition
who: qualifying Band & Orchestra students
Band and Orchestra Welcome Night
who: Orchestra members and families (required), Band members and families (encouraged)
All Band POPs Concernt
Quincy Jones Performing Arts Center
GHS orchestras will be joined by orchestra ensembles from Washington Middle School, TOPS K8, and Meany Middle School for side-by-side performances.
6:00PM Call time for performers
FOGM Banh mi & Bake Sale
All Orchestra POPs Concernt
Quincy Jones Performing Arts Center
GHS orchestras will be joined by orchestra ensembles from Washington Middle School, TOPS K8, and Meany Middle School for side-by-side performances.
6:00PM Call time for performers
FOGM Banh mi & Bake Sale
2024 Winter Waltz
Annual Winter Waltz held in the beautiful Benaroya Main Hall. Dust off those dancing shoes, tuxedos and your fancy clothes and come join the Garfield Orchestras & Bands as they play beautiful waltzing music in the Grand Lobby of Benaroya Hall.
The 2024 event will be held the evening of January 14 from 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm. This year’s theme is Masquerade, voted on by our student musicians. The dress code will be concert black or formal dance attire, and the entire community is invited. Doors open at 7pm, Waltz starts at 730pm.
There’s a raffle with prizes provided by local businesses. Dance instructors will be on hand to teach waltz basics and get us all dancing. A free photo booth to capture everyone in their finest.
Tickets go onsale at 9am on December 8th. Ticket types and prices:
$100: Benefactor w/ Main Floor Seat
$90: Benefactor w/ Balcony Seat
$65: Patron
$30: Faculty & Staff of GHS
$25: Students of GHS
Discount tickets are available for those who need financial assistance to attend. Fill out the form below to request.
Procurement for Waltz auction baskets:
We are looking for procurement items to make up Waltz auction baskets. If you’ve got goods or services that you’d like to donate to help support GHS’s music programs, send them our way for inclusion in the Winter Waltz raffle! Items of interest include:
Donations of a weekend at vacation properties
Gift certificates to area restaurants, stores, or entertainment
Tickets to art or cultural events
A procurement form is posted here, or you can email Kara Uegawachi for more information.
FOGM - Updated Date! December Monthly Meeting
Monthly Meeting for Friends of Garfield Music - Open to all families, students and staff to plan and discuss upcoming events and efforts needing support.
FOGM- November Monthly Meeting
Monthly Meeting for Friends of Garfield Music - Open to all families, students and staff to plan and discuss upcoming events and efforts needing support.
FOGM - October General Meeting
Monthly Meeting for Friends of Garfield Music - Open to all families, students and staff to plan and discuss upcoming events and efforts needing support.
Garfield HS All Bands & All Orchestras -MUSIC NIGHT
All Bands & Orchestras - Meet & Greet Night