Edmonds Rotary Daybreakers Club Donates $4,500 to MTHS Jazz

Edmonds Rotary Daybreakers Club Donates $4,500 to MTHS Jazz

The Edmonds Rotary Daybreakers Club donated $4,500 to the Mountlake Terrace High School Jazz Program in support of Jazz 1's trip to New York to participate in the Essentially Ellington Competition. The funds will be used to ensure students with additional financial needs are fully supported for their New York trip. Band Director Darin Faul spoke at this morning's Daybreakers meeting before receiving the check. He provided a history of the Essentially Ellington Competition and the importance of the competition in high school jazz. "It's the Super Bowl of high school jazz and is always an exciting opportunity when we...
April 16, 2025
“Celebrating Jazz!” Community Concert on April 27 with Mountlake Terrace Jazz

“Celebrating Jazz!” Community Concert on April 27 with Mountlake Terrace Jazz

Send Mountlake Terrace Jazz 1 to New York with the full support of our community with this special all ages performance at Nile Shrine Center! Jazz 1 leaves to New York May 6 to compete in the prestigious Essentially Ellington Competition and Jazz 2 performs on the Washington Coast May 2. Enjoy this community concert as they prepare to represent the some of the best Mountlake Terrace / south Snohomish County offers in jazz! Musical ActsJazz 1Jazz 2Jazz ComboSpecial Guests All ages are welcome to this community event held at the Nile Shrine Center. April 273pm Nile Shrine CenterBallroom6601 244th...
April 14, 2025
Jazz Jam Session at North City Bistro This Saturday, April 19

Jazz Jam Session at North City Bistro This Saturday, April 19

MTHS Jazz Musicians….we are hosting our almost monthly jazz #jam session this Saturday at North City Bistro & Wine Shop. All are welcome to bring your instruments (drums/bass/piano provided), join for a song or three, or just sit, relax, enjoy the food, and support the musicians. Experienced? Join us. Want to improve your improvisation? Never tried to perform in a jazz combo? Bring your instrument & music stand and join for a song, two or more! See the post on our Band App group about songs and the Real Book. Saturday, April 19, 20254-6pmNorth City Bistro1520 NE 177th St.Shoreline Have...
April 14, 2025
MTHS Music Invites you to a Showing of “School of Rock” at Edmonds Theater this Saturday, April 19

MTHS Music Invites you to a Showing of “School of Rock” at Edmonds Theater this Saturday, April 19

You are invited to a matinee screening of the 2003 comedy classic, "School of Rock", starring Jack Black. This is a benefit for the Mountlake Terrace High School Band Program. $10 suggested donation. Donate in advance to secure your seat. Saturday, April 19, 2025 10:30am - Pre-Show MTHS Jazz Quintet 11:00am - Movie starts Edmonds Theater 415 Main St. Edmonds, WA Share our Facebook and Instagram post on your social channels.
April 13, 2025
Jazz 1 Shines at Starbucks’ Hot Java Cool Jazz

Jazz 1 Shines at Starbucks’ Hot Java Cool Jazz

Jazz 1 put on a show for the audience at 2025 Starbucks' Hot Java Cool Jazz concert held at the Paramount Theatre! We're very proud of their musicianship and representation of our area. The band performed Groovin’ Hard (Don Menza), Concerto for Cootie (Duke Ellington), Back to the Apple (Frank Foster), and Kinda Dukish / Rockin' In Rhythm (Duke Ellington). The crowd showed their appreciation with a standing ovation at the end! Also demonstrating why the Puget Sound area is so rich with jazz, Garfield, Bothell, Mount Si, and Roosevelt high school jazz bands performed fantastic sets! Enjoy this video...
April 12, 2025
Chad Eby Provides Clinic to Jazz 1 In Preparation for Essentially Ellington

Chad Eby Provides Clinic to Jazz 1 In Preparation for Essentially Ellington

On March 19, jazz educator, Chad Eby, provided a workshop for Jazz 1 in support of their Essentially Ellington appearance in May. Chad offered excellent insight into improving the songs, while also ensuring that Jazz 1 played their own take on the songs. All jazz bands selected to participate in Essentially Ellington receives a 4-hour workshop from a renowned jazz education/musician. These free workshops help musicians prepare for the competition. Thank you Chad for visiting Mountlake Terrace High School! Lots of great teaching moments for all that participated. Learn more about Chad Eby: https://www.uncg.edu/employees/chad-eby/
April 12, 2025