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EVENTS COMING SOON
- Student Concerts: Spring Concert 6/3 | Spring Concert #2 6/10
- Festivals: CWU Jazz 5/9 (J) | Edmonds Jazz Connection 5/17 (C) (J) | Edmonds Jazz Walk 6/7 (J1)
- Pro-Ams and Jams: Romeo’s Jams (V): 5/18, 5/26
- Community Events and Fundraisers: Ales for the Arts 5/21 (J1) – 5/31 | Spring Jazz Night 5/28 | Mattress Sale 6/1 | Music Dept BBQ 6/6
- (O) Orchestra, (C) Choir, (B) Band, (J) Jazz / (J1) Jazz 1 only, (S) Select Students, (V) Voluntary
John Moawad Jazz Festival
Friday, May 9 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, Central Washington University
The CWU John Moawad Jazz Festival is a non-competitive sharing of music between instrumental jazz ensembles is open to all college, high school and middle school jazz bands. Groups will be adjudicated (ratings by request) and given clinics.
Punishments Rehearsal
Tuesday, May 13
Edmonds Jazz Connection
Saturday, May 17, Edmonds Center for the Arts
Edmonds Jazz Connection is a local festival showcasing some of the best high school jazz programs from throughout the Pacific Northwest.
EWHS performances at the Edmonds Jazz Connection:
- Edmonds Center for the Arts, 410 4th Ave N
- Mello-Aires Jazz Choir – 9:00-9:25am
- Jazz Ensemble 2 – 2:30-2:55pm
- Jazz Ensemble 1 – 4:00-4:25pm
- Edmonds Theatre, 415 Main St
- Purple Combo – 11:00-11:30am
- Green Combo – 12:00-12:30pm
- Warrior Combo – 1:00-1:30pm
Jazz Clubs NW Jam at Romeo’s
Sunday, May 18, 3pm, Romeo’s Pizza Kitchen, 21110 76th Ave W, Edmonds
Grab a table, enjoy some pizza, and watch students and professionals jam.
Ales for the Arts
Wednesday, May 21, 4pm – 9pm, Brigid’s Bottle Shop, 188 Sunset Ave, Edmonds
Learn more or donate at https://foundationesd.org/ways-to-give/save-the-arts/ales4arts/
Enjoy live performances by Edmonds School District jazz groups and musical combos
Bid on unique experiences and items at a mini-silent auction, with all proceeds supporting arts education
Dine for a cause: Epulo Food Truck, Spuds, and Brigid’s Bottle Shop will donate 10% of proceeds, alongside Thai By Day, who will donate 20% of purchases, when customers mention “Save the Arts”
Romeo’s Jazz Night
Monday, May 26, 6pm, Romeo’s Pizza Kitchen, 21110 76th Ave W, Edmonds
Students are welcome to come watch and perform.
Ales for the Arts
Saturday, May 31, noon – 9pm, The Boathouse Taproom | Salish Sea Brewing Co. and Gallaghers Where U Brew at Harbor Square
- Join us for a lively celebration for all ages, with pay-to-play activities that directly benefit arts programs in the Edmonds School District and live performances, featuring:
- Live performances by Edmonds School District Bands
- Showstopping sets by local favorites, The Unknown Legends, and Club Clover, the Meadowdale High Alumni Band
- Family-friendly Root beer Garden
- An exciting art activity provided by Graphite Arts Center. All art created by children will be auctioned between 5pm and 8pm.
- Pay-to-play interactive games including Hula Hoop Keg Toss, Root beer Pong, and Bean Bag Toss that raise money for an excellent cause.
- Don’t miss “Lyric Lager,” a special brew from Salish Brewing Co., will be available at Brigid’s Bottle Shop, Salish Brewing Co., and Gallagher’s Where U Brew. One Hundred percent of the proceeds will benefit arts education in the Edmonds School District.
- Learn more or donate at https://foundationesd.org/ways-to-give/save-the-arts/ales4arts/
Spring Jazz Night: Jazz Punishments Big Band at Aurora Borealis
Wednesday, May 28, 7pm, Aurora Borealis, 16708 Aurora Ave N, Shoreline
Jazz Punishments Big Band is a group of young lions from the Northwest Jazz Scene that are carrying the torch for the majestic legacy of the big band tradition.
Mattress Sale Fundraiser
Sunday, June 1, 10am – 5pm, EWHS Great Hall
The EWHS Music Boosters are excited to host our Sixth Annual Mattress Sale Fundraiser. Our Annual Mattress Sale is not just about finding the perfect mattress; it is also an opportunity to support the talented students of the EWHS Music Department. This event will directly benefit our programs, providing additional funding for special guest coaches, instrument purchases and maintenance, field trips, competition expenses, uniforms, and so much more. Learn more at 2025 Mattress Fundraiser.
Spring Concert – Awards
Tuesday, June 3
Music Department BBQ
Friday, June 6, 1pm, Edmonds City Park, 600 3rd Ave S, Edmonds
Edmonds Jazz Walk
Saturday, June 7, 6pm – Midnight, Downtown Edmonds
One Ticket – One Night – 14 Venues – 20 Bands +100 Musicians!
Spring Concert #2
Tuesday, June 10
Our May Boosters Meeting will be on Tuesday, May 13, EWHS at 6:30pm. Room location TBD.
All are welcome! Please come join us, hear what we’ve been up to, and get involved.
CONGRATULATIONS
Congratulations to all of our EWHS Jazz Ensemble Students who attended the 58th Annual Lionel Hampton International Jazz Festival on April 17-19. Watch performances from the event on our YouTube channel. Winners included:
- Oren Kaushansky – outstanding solo piano
Runner Up in these divisions:
- Jazz Ensemble 2 – Way to go youngblood!
- Warrior Combo – Logan Ignatenko, Jon Badier, Nate Coons, Oren Kaushansky and Gavin Bunbury
- Leo Nakamura – trombone solo
Big thanks to all of the Chaperones that helped make it run smoothly.SPECIAL THANKS to trip coordinator Rachael Garrett and all the folks that support Music in our Schools during April which is Jazz Appreciation Month.
HELP WANTED
- Graphic Design or Web Skills: Help with Canva designs or WordPress updates (training and Canva Pro provided). Contact: ewhsmusicboosters at gmail dot com
- Craft Fair Lead-in-Training: Learn to lead one of our biggest fundraisers for 2025. Contact Shannon Alyea at ewhsmbvp at gmail dot com
Thank you for supporting the EWHS Music Program. Your contributions of time, talent, and resources make a world of difference for our students.
Warmest regards,
The EWHS Music Boosters