Ya Sousa, You Betcha! The Ballard Sedentary Sousa Band takes you on a fun-loving romp through the greatest hits of band music.

Upcoming Events

Saturday, July 18th

Northaven Retirement Community
Seattle, Wa

Sunday, September 27th

Festa Italiana-food, bocce, grape stomping, cool cars and The Band!!!
Seattle Center inside the Fisher Pavilion

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Sunday, August 9th

2:00-3:00 pm

Hiram Chittenden Locks aka the Ballard Locks
3015 NW 54th St, Seattle 98107

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Sunday, November 1st

2:00 pm

The Umpteenth Annual John Philip Sousa Birthday Bash
Kenyon Hall in West Seattle.

7904 35th Ave SW, Seattle 98126.

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The Washington Post March by John Philip Sousa

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An elderly man in a formal military uniform with medals, wearing a red fez hat, standing outside in front of a building with grass and bushes.
Desert Patrol, Karl King
Ballard Sedentary Sousa Band
A black and white photo of a crowd of people outside Crosley Field, with a large sign celebrating the Cincinnati Reds as 1939 National League Champions.
Crosley March, Henry Fillmore
Ballard Sedentary Sousa Band
A person wearing a vintage soldier costume with a red jacket, white vest, and a tall hat with a yellow plume, is striking a theatrical pose outdoors, raising one arm with a prop sword and balancing on one leg. The background has green foliage and chairs.

About the Band

Bringing their own party with them, the Ballard Sedentary Sousa Band, Seattle’s own non-marching march band, plays the greatest hits of band music, rousing classics by John Philip Sousa, Henry Fillmore and more. What sets them apart? You can expect appearances by the Ballard Sedentary Sousa Band Drill Team, and the world’s only Sedentary Majorette, who performs thrilling feats of seated baton twirling. This band’s sparkling goodwill never fails to make people smile.

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“Seattle’s Sedentary Sousa Band channels the party vibe and American tradition without leaving their seats.”
— Amanda Wilde, KUOW 94.9 FM
A man wearing a purple hat and glasses, dressed in a red and black elaborate costume with gold accents, standing in a line with other similarly dressed individuals.
A groups of musicians playing their instruments outdoors, led by a band conductor in a red uniform with a hat. The musicians are sitting in a row, reading sheet music, with trees and sunlight in the background.
Two smiling women, one wearing a red jacket and glasses, the other with long hair, glasses, and a cap, standing outdoors in a park with trees and people in the background.
A group of musicians performing on stage, with one conductor in a bright red jacket and black shorts, raising his arm, and others playing instruments including a saxophone and drums in the background, with a colorful mosaic wall behind them.
A woman in a red jacket with gold embellishments, holding a clarinet, conducting an outdoor music performance in front of an audience of seated people.

  • “I really look forward to the Sunday afternoon concerts. I have to say though that my favourite is the Sedentary Sousa Band and when they played yesterday there was such a wonderful engaging presence between the band and the audience.”

    – Peace Arch State Park

  • “Love the concerts, especially the Ballard Sedentary Sousa Band. A visual AND musical treat.”

    – Friends of the Ballard Locks Blog

  • “What a fun group this is! And they even let you be a sedentary fan.”

    – Facebook comment

  • “I’m talking about that time when the Sedentary Sousa Band performed at Deception Pass and it was AWESOME! Huge thanks to the Washington State Parks Folk & Traditional Arts Program.”

    – Deception Pass State Park

  • “The world famous? Ballard Sedentary Sousa Band performing at the Ballard Locks. You have to hear it to believe it. A wonderful summer tradition with friends.”

    – Facebook comment

  • “Ballard Sedentary Sousa Band, Band A Palooza, great John Philip Sousa music. The Washington Post March. Outstanding.”

    – Burien Park Concert

  • “Huzzah! Hey Ballardanistas and Seattle folks! Don’t miss these guys! They are really good. I used to play with them in the early days, (before I outgrew my uniform!) a fun event for all who love a rousing Sousa march!”

    – Facebook comment

  • “Happy Monday everybody! And thanks to the Ballard Sedentary Sousa Band – one of exactly 12 reasons I will make it through this month.”

    – Phinney Neighborhood Center Holiday Fair

  • “The Sedentary Sousa Band playing the marches of John Philip Sousa!! People, it doesn’t get any better than this!!”

    – Vashon Island Park Concert