The South Sound Symphonic Band started in 1982, as the Federal Way Community Band, by Deanna Avery to meet the need for a local, adult community band. After a name change in 2002, the South Sound Symphonic Band focused its mission on supporting the community with regular performances and annual student scholarship.
Today, the band serves the community through three major programs:
Music Appreciation through Community Involvement
Music Excellence through the Thomas E. Anderson
Scholarship
Music Education through Professional Development
SSSB is a registered 501(c)(3) non profit organization funded by member dues, community grants, sponsorships, and most importantly, donations from our gracious patrons. The band performs four concerts each year and consists of amateur and semiprofessional musicians who enjoy the challenge of rehearsing and performing to high musical standards. Many of our members are also music educators allowing the band to serve as a platform for continuing education.
