Concert Bands
Wind Ensemble
Wind Ensemble places emphasis on advanced performing skills and exploring a wide variety of musical literature.
The Wind Ensemble performs at all school concerts, Northlake League band festivals, Solo & Ensemble and other festivals that may involve evening and weekend performances.
Bothell's Wind Ensemble performed at the National Concert Band Festival in March 2014. Music For All hosts this event in Indianapolis, IN.
Grades: 11, 12
Prerequisite: By audition only (in previous Spring)
Fees: ASB card, uniform and potential travel.
Symphonic Band
Symphonic Band places emphasis on advancing performing skills and exploring a wide variety of musical literature, including marching band, concert and chamber music.
Attendance is required for all events that involve Marching Band, Symphonic Band, Pep Band. The Symphonic Band performs at all school concerts, Northlake League band festivals, Solo & Ensemble and other festivals that may involve evening and weekend performances.
Grades: 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite(s): Jr. High experience on a wind instrument or by teacher permission
Fees: ASB card, uniform and potential travel.
Marching Band
The Cougar Marching Band performs several original half-time shows at home footbal games at Pop Keeney Stadium. Band parades from BHS to Pop Keeney with football team and Spirit Squad before home games.
2015 home games: Sept 4, Sept 19, Oct 2, Oct 15, Oct 22 (regular season)
Grades: 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Instrumental Experience
Fees: ASB card, uniform and potential travel.
Special Materials: Students who play the flute, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet or trombone need to own instrument and accessories.(lyre)
Outdoor rain gear is recommended.