Raising $1.5 million by May 30 Save The Arts campaign in full swing!

Raising $1.5 million by May 30 Save The Arts campaign in full swing!

The Foundation for Edmonds School District is in full fundraising mode for saving 24/25 music and arts classes. To do so, $1.5 million must be raised by May 30, per the school district's request. Crazy, I know, but we can do it. Donate (and learn more) on the Arts Endowment Fund page.  As funds are raised, here are the milestones and classes that can be saved in the 24/25 school year: $560,000 – retains music programs at all middle and high schools$684,000 – retains the above PLUS visual arts classes at all high schools$1,500,000 – retains the above PLUS 5th grade...
May 10, 2024
MTHS Orchestra performs at Disneyland.

Orchestra Performs at Disneyland

Our Orchestra spent a few days at Disneyland during spring break last month. They had the opportunity to record in the Disney studio and perform at California Adventure's Hollywood Backstage Lot. Enjoy a few songs from their performance! https://youtu.be/5esLOiaYq9w?si=ml6UFb4DXWaXwDjv
May 2, 2024
Ace Hardware Cedar Plaza

Want to support music? Ace is the place!

Our wonderful neighbors at Cedar Plaza ACE Hardware are helping raise money for our program by designating MTHS Music Boosters as the recipients of their ‘round-up at the register’ for the month of May. When purchasing the new BBQ, tomato plants for the garden, or paint primer for the kitchen remodel, you will will be given the opportunity to ROUND UP your total purchase price to the nearest dollar at check out. In 2023, they donated nearly $2,700 to us through this program. Let your friends, families and neighbors know about this easy way to support us while shopping local!...
May 2, 2024
Jazz Quintet at Baguus Little Asia on April 25

Jazz Quintet at Baguus Little Asia on April 25

The Mountlake Terrace High School Jazz Quintet is performing at Baguus Little Asia restaurant on Saturday, April 27. The quintet will perform a two-hour set from 5:30-7:30 p.m., with a mix of standards and contemporary jazz. Arrive early for a good seat. Baguus Little Asia is located at 23511 56th Ave. W. #107, Mountlake Terrace. Share our Facebook Event.
April 26, 2024
Jazz 1 Wins Sweepstakes Award at the Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival

Jazz 1 Wins Sweepstakes Award at the Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival

MTHS Jazz Ensemble 1 proudly displays the Sweepstakes Award. The Mountlake Terrace High School (MTHS) Jazz Ensemble 1 won the Sweepstakes award last Saturday, April 20, at the University of Idaho Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival. They competed against 82 other high schools from Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Canada.  The jazz band performed earlier in the day where they were adjudicated on their 20 minute set. They performed “A Little Minor Booze”, “Trav'lin' Light”, “The Sunny Side of the Street”, and “Clap Hands, Here Comes Charlie!” After winning their division, the adjudicators selected the top two schools for the Sweepstakes...
April 24, 2024
Preserve Elementary Ensembles as the Foundation of ESD’s Musical Excellence

Preserve Elementary Ensembles as the Foundation of ESD’s Musical Excellence

“Now I’m a clarinet professor at Western Washington University, and play music professionally in the Seattle area, with two kids of my own in 1st and 4th grade. When I found out our Edmonds School District was considering cutting the 5th-grade band and orchestra program, I was shocked. Don’t we have some of the best instrumental music programs in the state? Don’t people realize how crucial elementary ensembles are to recruiting and retaining ensemble enrollment? Isn’t it important?” MLT community resident and music educator, Rachel Yoder, shares why music programs are worth saving.
April 22, 2024
April 17 Save The Music Community Meeting Follow Up

April 17 Save The Music Community Meeting Follow Up

I'm sharing information from last Wednesday's Save The Music Community Meeting. We had a great turnout and look forward to more parents voicing their concern. Please share as appropriate. Below are resources we referenced that you can use to educate yourself further on the potential cuts to music teachers/classes, state unfunded mandates, Arts Endowment Fund, and more.  Please show up this Tuesday, April 23, at 6:30pm for the ESD School Board Meeting! We realize that some music teachers can not actively engage in this advocacy. We hear you and we are working for you!  Presentation View the presentation from the April 17...
April 19, 2024
Metal Drive on April 27

Metal Drive on April 27

We want you to drop off all your metal materials! The Metals Drive supports the Mountlake Terrace High School Music Program. Just pull up and drop off! You win and music education wins!  April 27, 20249am - 2pmMountlake Terrace High School, 21801 44th Ave. W, Mountlake Terrace, WA Metal Materials Accepted The following is a general list of materials* accepted by DTG. For the most part, if it's made of metal, it is acceptable*: AppliancesRefrigeratorsWashersMicrowavesGrillsWater HeatersCar PartsCar RimsCar BaggeriesYard EquipmentLawn MowersWeed EatersTrimmers*Must be drained of all liquidComputer PartsLaptopsCell PhonesGaming SystemsPower CordsChargersNon-Ferrous MetalsCopperAluminumStainless SteelBrassMetal FurnitureChairsBed FramesTV StandsTables* No computer screens, tv...
April 12, 2024
Save The Music Community Meeting

Save The Music Community Meeting

The Mountlake Terrace High School Music Boosters and Edmonds Woodway High School Music Boosters invite you to the "Save The Music" virtual meeting on April 17. All Edmonds School District elementary, middle, and high school parents and interested community members are welcome to hear parent advocates speak about proposed music cuts to band, jazz, orchestra, and choir classes. This is an opportunity to learn how we got here, actions you can take to support music programs, and ask questions.  Registration is required. Please register at https://shorturl.at/hlsKQ Save The Music Meeting Wednesday, April 17 7pm-8pm Virtual [Register to receive a link...
April 10, 2024
Edmonds School District enrollment numbers for 5th and 6th grade band and orchestra

Can Music Education Comeback After COVID?

Remember how challenging remote learning was in 2020 and 2021? Have we blocked it all out? It’s been good to find some normalcy post-COVID but we know things will never be the same as before. And we don’t want it to be the same - we want things to get better, especially for our kids.  Music and the performing arts were some of the hardest hit classes during the pandemic. Schools were closed and classes were moved online. While none of it was easy, being able to learn and play music at home, over a computer, was pretty miserable for...
April 8, 2024