We are a community band in the South Puget Sound region of Washington state. The South Sound Symphonic Band focuses 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) organization funded by member dues, community grants, sponsorships, and individual donors. The band performs four concerts per 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.