Sultan High School Music Parents Association

Welcome to our home on the web! We are a parent-run, non-profit group supporting music programs at Sultan High School in Sultan, Washington. If you would like to find out more about who we are and what we do, please visit our about us page. In the meantime, please feel free to browse through our site and email any comments or suggestions to our webmaster.

Annual Awards Given

June 17, 2008

On Monday, June 2nd, 2008, the Music and Drama Department held the end-of-the-year concert and awards event in the school commons. In addition to great performances from the bands and choirs, annual awards were presented. To find out who won, check out the Hall Of Fame page!

Victoria Trip

May 20, 2008

May 19-21 found the SHS Music Department on tour in Victoria, BC, Canada for festivities surrounding Victoria Day. The Show Choir, Jazz Band, and Marching Band all performed, although the Marching Band was the only one to be judged. The results: the best showing ever in 19 years of Sultan's participation in the parade!

• 1st place in AA "small band" division (student body of 1,200 or less)
• OVERALL best drill team
• OVERALL best Drum Major

Lots of pictures are in the gallery. Congratulations to the bands, and THANK YOU to all of the incredible parents and supporters who made the trip possible!

Wenatchee Apple Blossom Parade

May 3, 2008

On Saturday, May 3rd, the SHS Marching Band performed in the Grand Parade at the Apple Blossom Festival in Wenatchee. We have several pictures posted in the gallery; we'll post more as trickle in. If you have any, please bring a CD to school or send an email to the webmaster to make arrangements.

UPDATE! The results are in, and Sultan High School took the Band Sweepstakes Award! This is given to the most outstanding band regardless of division. Check out the official PDF version of the results! Also, in case you missed the parade, you can view a condensed version online. The Marching Turks make a fleeting appearance (very fleeting) in the background at about the five minute mark.

Bye Bye Birdie Provides Fun for All

February 25, 2008

On February 21-23, 2008, the Sultan High School Music and Drama Department presented an upbeat and hilarious production of "Bye Bye, Birdie." This spoof of Elvis Presley's real-life Army induction publicity stunt was a fan favorite and a lot of fun to put together. Pictures from the show are posted in our gallery. We even have some from backstage that you won't want to miss! Also, renowned local photographer Finch Arakawa has put together a poster from pictures he took at the show. The thumbnail is next to this text, but you can download the full poster (JPEG, 3.1 MB) and have it printed at places like Costco or Fred Meyer. Thanks, Finch!

Auburn Veterans' Day Parade and Competition

November 10, 2007

On November 10, 2007, the Marching Band participated in the Auburn Veterans' Day Parade and Competition in Auburn, WA, taking third place in the AA division for their parade performance. They also won third place in the AA division for the field show competition. In addition, the band won Best Auxiliary for the AA Division.

The AA Division in Auburn was particularly tough this year. The Turks bested perennial powerhouses like Eisenhower, Klahowya and Ingraham, and even beat West Valley by one tenth of a point. It was an outstanding finish to a challenging season. Way to go, Marching Band!

Pictures from Auburn are posted in our gallery.

Puget Sound Festival of Bands

October 27, 2007

On October 27, 2007, the Marching Band participated in the Puget Sound Festival of Bands in Everett, WA, taking second place in the A division behind Chimacum. In addition, the band won the following caption awards for the A Division:

• Highest Auxiliary
• Highest Visuals

Pictures from Everett are posted in our gallery.

Harvest Festival of Bands

October 20, 2007

On October 20, 2007, the Marching Band took a gruelling trip (5:30 AM - 2:00 AM) to the Harvest Festival of Bands in Yakima, WA, taking second place in the A division behind Naches Valley. In addition, the band won the following caption awards for the A Division:

• Best Auxiliary
• Best Drum Majors

Pictures from Yakima are posted in our gallery.

Marching Rehearsal Pictures

October 14, 2007

Are you in step? Are you watching the drum majors? Are you carrying/aiming your instrument properly? Are you marching or just walking? Pit and Color Guard: are you smiling? We perform like we practice. Check out the Marching Rehearsals 2007 gallery and see how you're doing.

Peninsula Classic

September 29, 2007

The Marching Band participated in the first ever Peninsula Classic Marching Band Competition in Silverdale, WA, and competed in the AA division. The marching Turks took second place in AA behind long-time rival Shelton.

Pictures from this trip are posted in our gallery.

Shirt Goodness...

September 27, 2007

Nice logo, huh? This was the basis for the buttons that our volunteers at the Evergreen State Fair wore, and now the first shipment of tees, crews and hoodies is in town. Prices are: T-Shirts $15.00 Crew Necks $20.00 Hoodies $25.00 Add $1.50 for 2XL, or $3.00 for 3XL. Keep your eyes peeled at home games for your chance to get one!

Homecoming 2007

September 22, 2007

SHS Homecoming 2007 saw the return of the local parade right after school. Halftime was also the first time the marching band was in uniform this season. Photos from this event have been posted in our gallery.

Band Camp 2007

August 27, 2007

On August 14-18, 2007, the marching band performers endured their annual grueling intensive week of band camp. It looks like a great start to the season! Photos from this event have been posted in our gallery.

Older Postings and Links

• Postings from the 2006-2007 School Year
• Postings from the 2005-2006 School Year

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