Seen north of the border: West Seattle High School musicians performing in Victoria, B.C.

4:29 PM: Thanks to Jim Edwards for the photo! Again this year, West Seattle High School musicians are in British Columbia for Victoria Day weekend – show above are band members performing outside the Parliament buildings. Tomorrow, they’re in the Victoria Day Parade.

ADDED 8:28 PM: Two more photos, sent by WSHS music director Ethan Thomas, who notes that the WSHS orchestra also made the trip as well as the band:

The band had several performances over the weekend including two pep band performances in front of the Parliament Building, the annual Parade of Bands, Drumline Battle, and finishing with the 121st Victoria Day Parade Monday morning.

Our Orchestra (directed by Taylor Fritts) had a 2-hour workshop at the Victoria Conservatory of Music and also performed in front of the Parliament Building.

Gina May 19, 2019 (5:41 pm)

Better check under the motel mattresses for empty pizza boxes, Edwards!

Jim May 19, 2019 (6:47 pm)

Gina, Ha! Not my problem! Just happen to be in the area. But we must have been a handful for Mr. Weaver in our days up here though. There was a good reason why our motel was always outside the city limits.

KC May 19, 2019 (6:57 pm)

Oh JimWhat Fond memories of this week end in Victoria. 41 years ago class of ‘79 I met my wife on this very trip. I am glad to see to see this trip has been resurrected. For years before that every musician at West Seattle looked forward to this trip. What a great tradition, it was certainly a highlight of our High School DaysThank you Donn WeaverAnd now Jim Edwards!!! Job Well Done!