Dear EWHS Music Families and Supporters:
As the year marches on, EWHS Music is still going strong with many fun events and concerts. Our seniors are writing final exams and we are gearing up for our year-end celebrations in June. Please review the opportunities below for helping out, including our annual Music Department BBQ on 6/7, buying Jazz Connection raffle tickets, and possibly becoming part of Boosters leadership. We have also added more information about the cuts to music programs in our school and our district, so please don’t forget to look at Jen’s Advocacy Blog and our Take Action page to see how you can help.
BEL CANTO SOLO PROJECT CONCERT
Tues 5/7, 7pm in the Edmonds-Woodway Theater, 7600 212th St SW, Edmonds
Please join us for a very special evening featuring a selection of singers from the EWHS Bel Canto Choir and College Place Middle School.
MUSIC DEPARTMENT YEAR-END BBQ
6/7 after school gets out, Edmonds City Park
Please contact Shannon Alyea to help out with our annual year-end barbecue. This is always a really fun event and nothing too difficult, but many hands make light work. You can sign up to help with tasks like supply runs, grilling, salads, snacks, drinks, setup, cleanup, and more.
EWHS MUSIC SENIOR KEEPSAKE POSTERS
Parents of Music Seniors: We are putting individualized posters together for all Choir, Orchestra and Band students in our graduating music class. Please have your student send us their high quality photos ASAP (with or without instrument) or DM via Instagram @ewhs_music.
JAZZ CONNECTION RAFFLE TICKETS AVAILABLE ONLINE THROUGH MAY 9
Through 5/9, $5 each at https://square.link/u/NoiualW5. EVENT is on 5/18 and Jazz 1 & 2 are both playing.
Your ticket purchase enters you into a drawing to win $1000 during the Edmonds Jazz Connection on Saturday, May 18th. You do not need to be present to win. The EWHS Music Boosters also receive a portion of the ticket sale proceeds. Your raffle tickets will be mailed to the address you provide at check out.
JAZZ 1 AND WIND SYMPHONY AT LEAVENWORTH JAZZ FESTIVAL
5/10-5/12, Leavenworth, WA, https://www.leavenworthjazzfestival.org/
The EWHS Big Band will be playing at the festival Swing Dance on 5/10 and many more events over the weekend. Tickets are still available. Free to students and under 18s.
HELP NEEDED FOR JAZZ CONNECTION RAFFLE SALES
5/11, outside Edmonds QFC, 22828 100th Ave W, Edmonds
https://m.signupgenius.com/#/showSignUp/10C084BACAF28ABF9C52-49439543-raffle
Please consider signing up to help the Edmonds Rotary Club sell raffle tickets in support of the 2024 Jazz Connection Festival. This event is a premier annual community fundraiser for our district music programs.
MAY BOOSTERS MEETING
Weds 5/15 at 7:30 pm in the EWHS Orchestra Room A111
All music parents are invited. Come find out about the fun events we have planned for the rest of the school year, as well as the various Boosters positions opening up soon.
UPCOMING BOOSTERS BOARD ELECTIONS
Executive Board – President, Vice President, Secretary & Treasurer
Elections in early June. Nominations due 5/31. Appointed positions also open e.g. Communications, Gig Coordinator, Program Liaisons, and many more. More information at https://ewhsmusic.com/boosters/board-and-volunteers/. Please contact Jen Castle with questions and nominations.
SUMMER MUSIC CAMPS AND PROGRAMS
https://ewhsmusic.com/summer-camps/
Visit our 2024 Summer Camps web page to find out more about some of the best opportunities for students to build their musical skills over the summer. There are options at every price point and many camps offer need-based scholarships.
