Luca performing a drum solo.

Performance Arts Showcase a Huge Success

The MTHS Performing Arts Showcase rocked the band room on Thursday night, Feb 1st. Traditionally a night for the WMEA State Solo & Ensemble Contest participants to do a dress rehearsal, we opened the floor to all talented performers interested in taking the stage.  We had 18 total acts featuring 30 amazing performers who entertained a full house for 90 minutes. The stage was lit with everything from singing acts backed by electric or acoustic guitars to some killer backing tracks. We covered all the genres from soulful ballads to pop hits and even got a taste of some original...
Edmonds School District Students Need Your Support!

Edmonds School District Students Need Your Support!

Were you or your student affected by last year’s budget cuts? Were you frustrated that advocacy efforts were ineffective? Let’s not let this happen again! Here are some actions you can take TODAY (and before Monday Feb 5th). QUICK WINS: Mail in your Bond/Levy ballot TODAY with a YES Vote for Propositions 1 & 2. This ballot is due via mail by February 13th and will support new construction and fund technology upgrades.Impact on District Budget: If Bond passes: New schools will help strengthen future enrollment. If Levy passes: funding for necessary tech upgrades will no longer need to be...
Hot Java Cool Jazz. Mountlake Terrace High School.

Purchase Your Starbucks’ Hot Java Cool Jazz Tickets Today!

Tickets are now available for Hot Java Cool Jazz! Catch Mountlake Terrace High School Jazz performing on March 29th at the Paramount Theater for the Starbucks’ 27th annual Hot Java Cool Jazz!  Jazz Ensemble 1 is performing alongside Edmonds-Woodway, Mount Si, Roosevelt, and Garfield high schools. What a great night of jazz! Music Boosters are selling $25 tickets online and in-person. 100% of the proceeds from tickets purchased through us will benefit our music program.  In-person tickets can be purchased at the following upcoming shows: Feb. 29: Jazz and Band Concert @ MTHS March 5: SE Quad Band Concert @...
Yes for ESD Kids

Yes for ESD Kids

A YES vote on Props 1 & 2 means district-wide improvements, including: Plumbing upgrades (drinking water) Accessibility Network infrastructure Student Chromebooks See what's in store for your local school: https://bit.ly/47f4ZSY And how you can help us get the word out ahead of the Feb. 13 vote: http://www.yesforesdkids.org/
District All State Musicians Recognized at School Board Meeting

District All State Musicians Recognized at School Board Meeting

Braden Ryder (trombone), Sonita Chen (violen), Pierce McCann (viola), and Dani Cortezzo (trumpet-not pictured) were recognized this evening at the Edmonds School District Board meeting for their outstanding achievement of being selected to perform in the Washington All-State Jazz, Band or Orchestra groups. The board recognized middle and high school musicians that were selected from the district. They perform in Yakima in mid-February. Congratulations to our Orchestra and Band musicians! Go Hawks!
Justin DiCioccio visits Jazz and Concert Bands

Justin DiCioccio visits Jazz and Concert Bands

Our Jazz and Concert Bands just wrapped two days with internationally recognized jazz musician and educator Justin DiCioccio! Thank you Justin for coming from New York to share your wealth of jazz knowledge, and to encourage our musicians to be the best possible versions of themselves. Enjoy these photos and video of Justin warming up the musicians! Thank you parents, friends, community for your generous donations! This is how we use them! More music education and awesome experiences for our musicians!
Performers Wanted!

Performers Wanted!

MOUNTLAKE TERRACE!!! Get ready for THE next Performing Arts Showcase!!! 🥁🎸🎙️🎷 Perform or cheer from the audience. This fun evening of community and expression is open too all! February 1 @ 7:00 pm MTHS Band Room No auditions required, but you must sign up before January 26 to be on stage. Sign Up Today! Questions? Reach out to Lori Rees at vp@mthsmusic.org.
THANK YOU! $18,500 raised for Music!

THANK YOU! $18,500 raised for Music!

Our hearts are filled with gratitude and joy from the incredible success of our Snap Raise fundraiser this past month. Thanks to your generous donations, we have raised over $18,500 for the MTHS Music Programs! With 70 students participating, we received donations from 210 supporters. These amazing numbers illustrate the spirit of unity and support that defines our incredible community. Your generosity will open up new doors for our talented students, providing them with the resources and opportunities they need to thrive in the world of music. Don’t let the support end here - we would love to see you...
Jazz Combo performing at North City Bistro & Wine Shop – Dec. 30, 2023

Jazz Combo performing at North City Bistro & Wine Shop – Dec. 30, 2023

This Saturday, our jazz combo is performing at their last gig of 2023. They are playing at the wonderful North City Bistro & Wine Shop in Shoreline, 4-6pm. It’ll be a relaxed fun festive environment. Admission is free. Show up, grab a seat, order food/beverages, and support our musicians! Visit the North City Bistro website to view their menu and, if desired, reserve a table in advance (reservation tab): https://northcitybistro.com