Chad Eby Provides Clinic to Jazz 1 In Preparation for Essentially Ellington

Chad Eby Provides Clinic to Jazz 1 In Preparation for Essentially Ellington

On March 19, jazz educator, Chad Eby, provided a workshop for Jazz 1 in support of their Essentially Ellington appearance in May. Chad offered excellent insight into improving the songs, while also ensuring that Jazz 1 played their own take on the songs. All jazz bands selected to participate in Essentially Ellington receives a 4-hour workshop from a renowned jazz education/musician. These free workshops help musicians prepare for the competition. Thank you Chad for visiting Mountlake Terrace High School! Lots of great teaching moments for all that participated. Learn more about Chad Eby: https://www.uncg.edu/employees/chad-eby/
EDMONDS SCHOOL DISTRICT FACES ESTIMATED $8.5M DEFICIT FOR 25-26 SCHOOL YEAR – 6th Grade Instrumental Music on the Chopping Block

EDMONDS SCHOOL DISTRICT FACES ESTIMATED $8.5M DEFICIT FOR 25-26 SCHOOL YEAR – 6th Grade Instrumental Music on the Chopping Block

This perpetual underfunding from the state has significantly contributed to cuts of over $25 million dollars over the last few years in the Edmonds School District. If the state does not increase its funding allocation to the district, more staff, program and elective cuts are planned. Notably, instrumental music for 6th grade is on the chopping block across the Edmonds School District, after last year’s cut of 5th grade instrumental music. It is widely believed that eliminating 6th grade instrumental programs will lead to the eventual devastation of the secondary music programs that the Edmonds School District is so well...
Jazz Bands Have a Great Showing at Newport HS Jazz Festival

Jazz Bands Have a Great Showing at Newport HS Jazz Festival

Mountlake Terrace Jazz Ensembles 1 and 2 had a great showing last Saturday at the Newport HS Jazz Festival! Both bands were finalists in their respective divisions, each finishing runner-up. It was definitely a day to remember! Watch Jazz 1's complete set - Preliminary Round and Finals Round. You will love the final song and crowd reaction. https://youtu.be/8-eEZPK16YU?si=MhOZqaRAKMwYKFtV Watch Jazz 2's complete set - Preliminary Round and Finals Round. The future is bright! https://youtu.be/IO_BN2vLgBE?si=_PKiH3IxSMwhaVZv
Mattress Fundraiser this Sunday! Support Mountlake Terrace High School Band and Orchestra!

Mattress Fundraiser this Sunday! Support Mountlake Terrace High School Band and Orchestra!

The Mountlake Terrace High School Music Boosters are excited to host our 7th annual Mattress Fundraiser on Sunday, March 23rd right here at MTHS from 10am to 5pm! This event has been very successful for us in the past and we're shooting to raise $15,000 this year but we need the community's help to spread the word! It might not come as a surprise, but people do not wake up one morning and just decide to buy a new mattress! They've been thinking about it for months, sometimes even years! So, our job is to share the event early and...
Jazz Quintet Performed at Starbucks Reserve Last Sunday [PHOTOS]

Jazz Quintet Performed at Starbucks Reserve Last Sunday [PHOTOS]

What a great Sunday morning watching our jazz quintet perform at Starbucks Reserve Roastery in Capitol Hill! Thank you Jill, June and others at Starbucks for the warm hospitality and organization to make this happen. View the complete photo set here. We will see all of you on March 28 at Starbucks’ Hot Java Cool Jazz! Limited tickets available! Purchase here: https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/2025-starbucks-hot-java-cool-jazz-mountlake-terrace-high-school-tickets
February 27 Band and Jazz Concert [PHOTOS]

February 27 Band and Jazz Concert [PHOTOS]

Our February 27 Band and Jazz Concert at Mountlake Terrace High School was a delight! Enjoy this selection of photos from the concert. You can view the complete album here. We hope you will join us on March 20 for more great music from our musicians!