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About the Band

Ya Sousa, You Betcha! First there was Sousa, then there was Elvis…

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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.

Unique Fashion Sense

This spirited 30(ish)-piece brass and wind band comes with a colorful array of band uniforms collected from across the United States.

The World’s Only Sedentary Majorette

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Ready? And…

Edith Farrar takes her place at the front of the band and performs stunning feats of seated baton-twirling. Occasionally she may literally stun a band member. Such mayhem increases the rapt attention of the audience.

Liz stands and turns..

Let me tell you…

Storytelling

The band is poised to play. Suddenly director Liz Dreisbach turns to the audience with, “Let me tell you about Sousa’s first job conducting a vaudeville show of unclad beauties.” These moments stimulate intellectual sensibilities.

No Marching

This band will not march under any circumstance: a rare and daring distinction.

The Ballard Sedentary Sousa Band has entertained huge crowds at festivals, park concerts, and their John Philip Sousa Annual Birthday Bash.

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Among their many highlights are the grand re-opening of Seattle’s King Street Station and lots of centennial celebrations including: Seattle’s Alaska Yukon Pacific Expo, the Klondike Gold Rush, the 1909 Ocean-to-Ocean Model T Endurance Contest Re-enactment, Pike Place Market, and Admiralty Head Lighthouse.

Support

The Ballard Sedentary Sousa Band receives financial support from 4Culture.

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