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 online via SchoolPay or with a check.

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

Learn more about Friends of All-City Band

Details:

• Who: Students in the graduating classes of 2025-2029 (Current 8th-12th graders)
• Program Dates: Tuesday, June 24- Sunday, Aug. 7, 2025
  • 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
• North end bus transportation from Roosevelt High School (1410 NE 66th Street) to the Southwest Athletic Complex and back: $50
• Scholarships: Priority consideration for this financial assistance includes free or reduced lunch students and families with multiple students participating. For more information about scholarships, please contact Marcus Pimpleton, mjpimpleton@cesametal.net.

Registration and Payment

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

All-City Band Registration 2025

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

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.

Pay online via SchoolPay.

Summer Music at Seattle Public Schools

This year Summer Music will take place July 7 through July 18. Classes will be held from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Monday through Friday.

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 instruction
When: Two weeks: July 7 – 18, Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Students may attend for the full two weeks or one week.
Where: Aki Kurose and Jane Addams middle schools
Cost: $150 per week, scholarships available.

Please reach out to Pam Ivezic paivezic@cesametal.net for information about scholarships.

Two Locations for Summer 2025

Aki Kurose Middle School 3928 S Graham St. Seattle, WA 98144

Jane Addams Middle School 11051 34th Ave NE Seattle, WA 98125

Classes

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

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

Activities

• Technique classes, small ensembles, recess time with choice of activities.
• Friday end-of-day performances.

Tuition

Tuition for one (1) week is $150 and two (2) weeks is $300 (scholarships are available).

Most students do two (2) weeks.

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 Pam Ivezic at 206-252-0142.

Translated Online Registration Forms

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

Payment

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

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