Save The Music. Mountlake Terrace High School.

Our Story – Save The Music

Our Story April 10, 2023. Edmonds School District is proposing significant staff reductions next year. Today we learned that the Mountlake Terrace High School Music Program will cut two band classes (out of five) and the only remaining choir class at the school. In addition, the after school drama class will be cut.  Our students are still recovering from the effects of the pandemic-- academically, socially, and emotionally.  There are holes in their learning; many are anxious, depressed, and/or stressed.  We are seeing behaviors we haven’t seen before due to students struggling to manage their emotions and/or seamlessly interact with...
April 10, 2023
Congratulations Jazz Bands for the excellent performance at the Newport Jazz Festival!

Congratulations Jazz Bands for the excellent performance at the Newport Jazz Festival!

What a night! Jazz should be proud of the day they had at last Saturday's Newport Jazz Festival!!! Congratulations to all the musicians and our fantastic director Darin! We're very proud of you! Jazz Ensemble 1 won the 3A/4A Division and won the festival’s Sweepstakes Award, recognized as the best jazz ensemble at the festival. They competed on Saturday evening in the finals along with Bellevue High School, Interlake High School, and Shorewood High School. Also finishing the festival strong was Mountlake Terrace High School High School Jazz Ensemble 2 who finished as a runner-up in Saturday evening’s finals.  Musicians...
March 29, 2023
Alumni! We want to hear from you!

Alumni! We want to hear from you!

Are you an #alumni of the music program - Orchestra, Choir, Jazz, or Concert Bands? If so, we would love to hear from you. In an effort to share with past, current, and, most important, future students, we want to highlight the impact the program has had on our alumni. Who better to tell this story than those that experienced it first hand. We are compiling individual stories and will share them on our social channels and in our newsletter. What are we specifically asking from you? We need you to respond to a few questions about the impact the...
February 21, 2023
Join the MTHS Music Distro List!

Join the MTHS Music Distro List!

Did you receive today's MTHS Music Newsletter? No? Please consider subscribing today by clicking the 'Subscribe' link on top. Our subscription list is an opportunity to connect with current, future, and alumni family and students. It's unique to the communication that music directors have with current students. We share specific opportunities for you to support the program and enjoy music performances throughout the year. We don't spam or share your information, and you are welcome to unsubscribe at any time. Click the 'Subscribe' link on top to join today!
February 20, 2023

Join us for the MTHS Band Concert on February 23

Mountlake Terrace High School Concert Bands are performing at the high school on Thursday, February 23. All are welcome to attend this free performance!  February 23, 20237pm – 8:30pmMountlake Terrace High School, 21801 44th Ave. W, Mountlake Terrace, WA View past performances of our Concert Bands on our YouTube Channel.
February 16, 2023

Jazz Combo performing at Baguus Little Asia on February 25

Mountlake Terrace High School Jazz Combo is performing at Baguus Little Asia on Saturday, February 25!  Enjoy an evening of jazz and delicious food. Our jazz combo will perform a 2-hour set with a mix of standards and contemporary jazz. The perfect combination of good food, great beverages, and fantastic jazz makes for a great evening! Stop in for a few minutes or the entire set. Arrive early for a good seat!  February 25, 20235:30pm – 7:30pmBaguus Little Asia Restaurant, 23511 56th Ave. W #107, Mountlake Terrace, WA Share our Facebook Event with your friends. View past performances of our jazz combo on...
February 16, 2023
Metal Drive on February 25!

Metal Drive on February 25!

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!  WAIT....don't forget about our 5th Annual Mattress Fundraiser on March 12. Learn more here. Metal Materials Accepted The following is a general list of materials* accepted by United Metals. For the most part, if it's made of metal, it is acceptable*: AppliancesRefrigeratorsWashersMicrowavesGrillsWater HeatersYard EquipmentLawn MowersWeed EatersTrimmers*Must be drained of all liquidYard EquipmentLawn MowersWeed EatersTrimmers*Must be drained of all liquidComputer PartsLaptopsCell PhonesGaming SystemsPower CordsChargersNon-Ferrous MetalsCopperAluminumStainless SteelBrassMetal FurnitureChairsBed FramesTV...
February 12, 2023

Our jazz ensembles doing what they do best!

Watch our Jazz Ensemble 1 performing on January 19 at Mountlake Terrace High School. Don't forget to subscribe to our Jazz YouTube Channel. https://youtu.be/1XAnQ1VO92I Our Jazz Ensemble 2 opened the January 19 performance with "Loose Change" and "Dameron Stomp". https://youtu.be/kanPypVN5Og
February 10, 2023

Jazz Quintet performs at Baguus Little Asia on January 21!

Mountlake Terrace High School Jazz Combo this Saturday, January 21, at Baguus Little Asia!  Enjoy an evening of jazz and delicious food. Our jazz combo will perform a 2-hour set with a mix of standards and contemporary jazz. The perfect combination of good food, great beverages, and fantastic jazz makes for a great evening! Stop in for a few minutes or the entire set. Arrive early for a good seat!  January 21, 20235:30pm - 7:30pmBaguus Little Asia Restaurant, 23511 56th Ave. W #107, Mountlake Terrace, WA Share our Facebook Event with your friends. View past performances of our jazz combo...
January 16, 2023

5th Annual Mattress Fundraiser on March 12th

Are you looking for a new mattress? We've teamed up with CFS Beds to bring you savings while supporting the Mountlake Terrace High School Music Boosters. You purchase a new mattress and save big time while we raise funds for our music program. Yes! But wait, there's more! In addition to the mattress savings, mention your musician's name and they are able to receive cash credit that can be applied to their student musician accounts. Download a PDF of the flyer, print, fill in your musician's name, and bring it to the fundraiser for credit. Over 30 styles of mattresses...
January 13, 2023