Seattle All-City Band

Established in 1951 by Seattle Public Schools, All-City Band has a reputation for excellence in music education, student leadership, and entertainment. The band brings together students from schools throughout the greater Seattle area to entertain in upwards of 20 parades and community celebrations each summer. Register below and pay through SchoolPay or check.

If you have questions, please contact Dr. Marcus Pimpleton, Program Director, at mjpimpleton@seattleschools.org.

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Details:

• Who: Students in the graduating classes of 2026-2030 (Current 8th-12th graders)
• Program Dates: Tuesday, June 23rd to Sunday, August 9th, 2026
  • Rehearsals: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays at 6-9 p.m.
  • Performances: Most weekends
• Rehearsal Location: Nino Cantu Southwest Athletic Complex – 2601 SW Thistle St.
• Rehearsal and performance calendar may be found here.

Fees:

• Tuition: $350  
• Uniform Pants or Shorts: $45
• Uniform Shirts: $25
• Pins: $25 for each year ordered
• Bus transportation from Lincoln High School to the Southwest Athletic Complex and back: $50
• Scholarships: All-City Band offers a limited number of scholarships for students who might not otherwise be able to participate. For more information about scholarships, please contact Dr. Marcus Pimpleton mjpimpleton@seattleschools.org.

Registration:

Pre-registration and tuition are required. One form per student. Please use the link below.

All-City Band Registration for Summer 2026

Payment:

Payment for All-City Band may be made through one of the options below:

SchoolPay: 2026 All-City Band SchoolPay

Check: made out to “Seattle Public Schools” and mailed to:
Seattle Public Schools All-City Band
P.O. Box 34165, MS 32-302
Seattle, WA 98124-1165

Summer Music at Seattle Public Schools

This year, Summer Music 2026 will take place June 29-July 2 (Monday-Thursday) and July 7-10 (Tuesday-Friday) at two locations:  Nathan Hale High School and Mercer International Middle School. Classes will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. each day. Date adjustments have been made to reflect July 4th holiday.

The Summer Music Program is a way for students to continue their music learning during the summer months. The program is designed for students entering grades 5-9 (fourth grade completed). Students must have completed at least one year of instrumental instruction. Operation of Summer Music is contingent upon sufficient enrollment.

Who: SPS Students entering 5 – 9 grade with at least one year of instrumental music instruction
When: Two weeks: June 29-July 2 (Monday-Thursday) and July 7-10 (Tuesday-Friday) 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Students may attend for the full two weeks or one week. Date adjustments have been made to reflect July 4th holiday.
Where: Mercer International Middle School and Nathan Hale High School
Cost: $150 per week, scholarships available.

Please reach out to Dr. Pam Ivezić paivezic@seattleschools.org for information about scholarships.

Two Locations for Summer 2026

Mercer International Middle School 1600 S. Columbian Way Seattle, WA 98108.

Nathan Hale High School 10750 30th Ave NE Seattle, WA 98125.

Classes

• Beginning, Intermediate, Advanced Band, and Jazz Band
• Beginning, Intermediate, Advanced String Orchestra

Please note: piano, ukulele, or guitar instruction are not offered during Summer Music

Activities

• Technique classes, small ensembles, recess time with choice of activities.
• End-of-week performances (7/2 and 7/10)

Tuition

Tuition for one (1) week is $150 and two (2) weeks is $300. Most students do two (2) weeks.

Scholarships are available.

Registration

Pre-registration and tuition is required. One form per student. Registration may be completed using the online option below.

Online Registration: Use the links below to complete and submit the Summer Music Registration/Photo Release/Payment form. If you need help completing the registration forms for your student, please call Dr. Pam Ivezić at 206-252-0142.

Translated Online Registration Forms

• Amharic Summer Music Registration Form
• Simplified Chinese Summer Music Registration Form
• Somali Summer Music Registration Form
• Spanish Summer Music Registration Form
• Vietnamese Summer Music Registration Form

Payment

Payment may be made online through SchoolPay or mailed to the address below:

Seattle Public Schools Summer Music Program,
P.O. Box 34165, MS 32-302
Seattle, WA 98124-1165