Mountlake Terrace Jazz 1 Selected for Essentially Ellington Jazz Festival in New York!

Mountlake Terrace Jazz 1 Selected for Essentially Ellington Jazz Festival in New York!

We are excited to announce that Mountlake Terrace High School Jazz Ensemble 1 is selected to perform at the 30th Annual Essentially Ellington Jazz Competition in New York! Under the direction of Darin Faul, this is Mountlake Terrace High School's 10th invitation to perform at the Essentially Ellington competition. They were last invited to perform in 2020. Other Puget Sound jazz bands selected as a finalist this year include Garfield, Roosevelt, and Bothell High Schools. You can view previous performances of Mountlake Terrace High School at Essentially Ellington on the MTHS Jazz YouTube Channel. DONATE: You can donate to the...
March 15, 2025
Jazz Quintet Performing at Starbucks Reserve Roastery

Jazz Quintet Performing at Starbucks Reserve Roastery

As part of the Hot Java Cool Jazz Concert later this month, Starbucks is hosting jazz combos from all five participating schools at different locations. Mountlake Terrace Jazz will perform this Sunday, March 16 at Starbucks Reserve Roastery, 1124 Pike St., Seattle. Stop in for wonderful jazz and beverage. A perfect Sunday morning!
March 10, 2025
Raise Some Dough! MOD Pizza Fundraiser for MTHS Music on March 12

Raise Some Dough! MOD Pizza Fundraiser for MTHS Music on March 12

Mountlake Terrace High School Music Boosters will receive 25% of fundraiser sales* during this fundraiser. Participate on March 12, 2025, by ordering online using the code MODGIVES25 or by visiting MOD Pizza Lynnwood Crossroads and showing this fundraiser flyer or mentioning the fundraiser at checkout. March 12, 2025 10:30am-10:00pm MOD Pizza, 19718 Hwy 99, Building 4, Lynnwood, WA * Tax, gift cards and retail sales are excluded from the donation. Offer void if flyer is distributed in or near the restaurant.
March 8, 2025
“Battle of the Hectuvera” performed at the ESD SE Quad Band Concert

“Battle of the Hectuvera” performed at the ESD SE Quad Band Concert

It was a wonderful evening of music last week at the Edmonds School District SE Quad Band Concert! The evening concluded with the "Battle of the Hectuvera" performed by our 6th grade, middle school, and high school concert bands! Eliminating all 6th grade band classes in the district is being considered by the Edmonds School District due to a budget shortfall. Complete the "Balancing Act" survey by March 12 and show your support for 6th grade band. Keeping 6th grade band is vital to maintaining middle and high school band programs. They already took away 5th grade band, despite overwhelming...
March 7, 2025
“1812 Overture” Performed at the ESD SQ Quad Orchestra Concert

“1812 Overture” Performed at the ESD SQ Quad Orchestra Concert

It was a great evening of music at the Edmonds School District SE Quad Orchestra Concert! The evening concluded with the “1812 Overture” performed by our 6th grade, middle school, and high school orchestras! Eliminating all 6th grade orchestra classes in the district is being considered by the Edmonds School District due to a budget shortfall. Complete the "Balancing Act" survey by March 12 and show your support for 6th grade orchestra. Keeping 6th grade orchestra is vital to maintaining middle and high school orchestra programs. They already took away 5th grade orchestra (and band), despite overwhelming support for it,...
March 6, 2025
Jazz Jam Session at North City Bistro This Saturday, March 1

Jazz Jam Session at North City Bistro This Saturday, March 1

MTHS Jazz Musicians….we are hosting our second jazz #jam session in 2025 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, March 1, 20254-6pmNorth City Bistro1520 NE 177th St.Shoreline...
February 26, 2025
Edmonds School District SE QUAD Band CONCERT on March 4

Edmonds School District SE QUAD Band CONCERT on March 4

Last year, all schools premiered the "Battle of Hectuvera" to a wonderful audience! Hear it again this year at the annual Edmonds School District SE Quad Concert on March 4, 2025. Mountlake Terrace High School Gym March 4, 2025 7pm Free. Community is welcome. "Battle of the Hectuvera" was commissioned specifically for the SE Quad Band program by Darin Faul with the support of the MTHS Music Boosters. The composer, Mathew Montgomery, attended Evergreen Elementary (now closed), Brier Terrace Middle School, and Mountlake Terrace High School (2002). Participating SE Quad Schools - Combined BandsBrier Elementary SchoolCedar Way Elementary SchoolMountlake Terrace...
February 25, 2025