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One out of 10 folks buy a mattress each year. You probably know someone who will. Why not have them buy from us? We have fliers, FAQs, and even a free text number that can get you the information you need to let your friends, neighbors, and nearby relatives know we have a great deal on mattresses (for one day, November 5) that will also raise a lot of money for our music program. Text "MTHS" to 360-559-2444 to get info and a 60-second video to your phone. CFS has been doing Mattress Fundraisers in schools for 12 years. They will...

All meetings start at 7 PM with doors opening at 6:30 on Thursday nights (except where noted). We try to keep it to an hour, but often special events or committees keep us humming until 8:30 PM. These are also on the MTHS School calendar and the MTHS Band calendar. 11/2/2017 11/30/2017 1/4/2018 2/8/2018 3/13/2018 (Tuesday) 4/12/2018 5/2/2018 (Wednesday, moved from 5/3) 5/31/2018  

All three music groups are participating in this fundraiser going on now. Directors disturbed the order form, but you can view and download another copy by clicking here. Forms need to be turned by Friday, November 3. Pickup is 12/7/17 outside the music rooms. We will have more information later. Here's our welcome letter about the program in case you missed it. The MTHS Music Booster Poinsettia Sale is Now in Progress! With all of you on board, the sale will be a great success! The poinsettias are only $10.00 and are beautiful, florist quality 6” plants. They come in...

Special Boosters Board Meeting is Wednesday, 7:00-8:30 pm at MTHS Library. First 20 minutes will be on our upcoming mattress fundraiser. As you learn about the event, we receive $5 for each person in attendance. Plus some lucky Booster will walk away with a $100 gift card. Also learn about our Poinsettia sale, this month's Jazz Symposium, and Santa's upcoming breakfast. Doors open at 6:30 pm.

The 27th annual Jazz Symposium will be on Saturday, October 28 starting at 7 AM and wrapping up around 5 PM. We need your help in hosting this fabulous event at MTHS. The Symposium brings together regional middle and high school big bands and combos for a day of performances and clinics. Each registered band and combo has a 20-25 minute performance followed by a 20-25 minute clinic with a professional jazz musician. They will receive valuable feedback that will help them develop as musicians. This may be your student’s first experience with this process, but it won’t be their...

Well, the season certainly arrived. We have a few major events for Music Boosters starting near the end of the month. More news on our Jazz Symposium to be posted this week. ALL-SCHOOL - October 5 - Curriculum Night @ 6:30 PM (MTHS) BAND & CHOIR - October 6 - Homecoming Pep Band + Choir sings National Anthem. Oh, some football game too. ;-) Kickoff @ 8:00 PM (Edmonds Stadium) PERCUSSION - October 7 - Drumeline Battle of the Bands (Alderwood Mall) 8:00 AM BOOSTERS - October 11 - Monthly Meeting @ 7-8:30 PM (MTHS Library) Doors open 6:30 JAZZ - October 28 -...

Last year we raised over $7000 for Music activities including travel with this unique fundraiser. More details to come at our Monthly Boosters meeting October 11 (and we raise $5 for every parent there!). Looking to really increase our efforts this fall. So, in the meantime, ask your neighbors, family and co-workers, "need a new mattress?" You'll be surprised by how many think they do. Check out more CFS who put on the event and at Facebook.

Our first concert of the year is with the Tamir Hendelman Jazz Trio with MTHS. Tamir is spending two days at MTHS, rehearsing with our Jazz band and holding a clinic. The trio is working with a few schools in the area and a few private concerts but this event at MTHS is the only public concert in the area. Concert on Tuesday, September 26, 2017 - 7:00 PM - MTHS Theatre We are looking to sell out the theater and have kicked off advance tickets online now, $15 for adults, $5 for students. Any remaining tickets will be available at the...

Welcome to the new school year. Here are some upcoming events for Boosters to note for the rest of calendar year (but certainly not all events). There is a band calendar you can subscribe to (or view) will more specific events. Orchestra and choir calendars will be handed out when school starts. Remember: if you have a student in MTHS music programs, you're a Booster! BOOSTERS - September 14 - Monthly Meeting @ 7-8:30 PM (MTHS Library) Doors open 6:30 CONCERT - September 26 - Tamir Hendelman Jazz Trio @ 7 PM (MTHS Theatre) ALL-SCHOOL - October 5 - Curriculum Night @...

Here is the MTHS Music Boosters Board for next year. There will be plenty of opportunities to help out, so check-in with us as your student gears up for music. We'll have occasional news on our website over the the summer, and available to answer questions. 2017-18 President - Marilyn Walker Vice President - Doug Thomas Secretary - Laurie McCraney Treasurer - Tim Gilchrist Band Rep - Jennifer Long Choir Rep - Carrie Lee Jazz I Rep - Amy & Brian Faris Jazz 2 Rep – Sara Bressler Orchestra Rep - Randy Elder Gig Coordinator - Lisa Parsons