Band

We offer a comprehensive program where students learn and play many types of music with a variety of performances throughout the year. 

Drumline - Club -  No experience necessary - Audition Required
The Drumline performs at football and basketball Games during the school year, as well as assemblies and State Sendoffs for Athletics. It is the best way to get involved quickly and have a set of friends before even arriving as a 9th grader. All equipment needed is provided by the school. 

Drumline Open Auditions will be every Tuesday and Thursday in May, starting Tuesday May 5, 2026. Auditions are 6:30-8:30 p.m. in Haggerty Hall. The Drumline for next year will be finalized after the last audition date on Thursday, May 28, 2026. Drumline has Mandatory Summer Camp at Bishop Blanchet August 17-21 from 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Students are recommended to join Athletic Band as well to receive one art credit for their work with the Drumline. 

Band - Class during school day - No experience necessary
A curricular class with all traditional Band instruments, such as Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone, Trumpet, Trombone, Tuba, and Percussion. We perform at football games in the fall, a Christmas Concert, a Spring Concert, and perform at Graduation every year. During the second semester, students can also learn Piano, Guitar, Bass, and Drumset. By the end of the year, you will know how to play two instruments! School instruments are available for students to use and all music is provided! This year-long course grants two art credits.

Jazz Band - Class during Zero Period - Experience and audition required
Start the day off right with this advanced Music course during zero period! This group of high level musicians performs and competes all around Seattle and the Pacific Northwest. If your student plays one of the following instruments: guitar, piano, Bass, drumset, saxophone, trumpet, or trombone - and they want to take their musicianship to the next level - please grab an audition form today or email jvanduinen@bishopblanchet.org to request one. Video Auditions are due by April 17, 2026. This year-long course grants two art credits.

Athletic Band - Class during Zero Period - Experience required
Have you played an instrument before and want to continue playing while also exploring other electives that Bishop Blanchet has to offer? Athletic Band is the class for you! This class meets during the zero period before school and performs at all home football games and select home basketball games. Students are required to attend the zero period class twice a week during football season and once per week during basketball season. All music is electronically issued via FlipFolder. This semester-long course grants one art credit.

Percussion Methods - Class during school day - No experience necessaryFor students looking to learn an instrument in an engaging semester long performance course, Percussion Methods is the perfect class. In this course, students will learn the fundamentals of all things percussion, such as Marimba, Xylophone, Snare Drum, Timpani, and Drumset. Students will also learn how to read, write, and perform written music in a small ensemble. This semester-long course grants one art credit.