READER REPORT: West Seattle High School student musicians get Southern California showcase

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If you wondered why the West Seattle High School Band didn’t play at the West Seattle 5K on Sunday instead of an ad-hoc Alumni Pep Band, here’s one good reason: The band is one of three WSHS music groups visiting Southern California right now, where they were part of a special student showcase. WSHS music director Ethan Thomas sent the photos and report:

The WSHS Band, Orchestra, and Choir traveled down to Southern California this past Saturday to participate in Disney’s Imagination Campus performances at Disneyland and California Adventure. All three groups performed in the parks and attended studio soundtrack workshop sessions.

They planned to wrap up their tour with some time out at Santa Monica before heading home tonight.

KT May 20, 2025 (4:26 pm)

That is so cool. I still remember going to Victoria with my high school band in the late 70s. That kind of experience stays with you forever and helps build independence and curiosity about the world.

WSHS mom May 20, 2025 (4:32 pm)

This is so great for the kids to have this experience! Way to go WSHS and the teachers that made it happen ❤️

WSHS Alum May 20, 2025 (4:58 pm)

An experience to last a lifetime. Thank you to everyone who helped make this possible, dedicated musicains and teachers, fundraisers, chaparones, Disneyland. I heard through the band grapevine that they did great on all fronts, look forward to viewing some live clips, congratulations.