Edmonds-Woodway High School Music Boosters

News

PLEASE NOTE: This page is updated regularly, so please check back often!

We’ve got more treats than tricks ahead at EWHS Music this fall, but be on the lookout for both. Please check out our news updates below to learn more about:

LEADERSHIP TRANSITION
On behalf of the EWHS Music Boosters, we want to extend our deepest gratitude to Jen Castle for her dedicated service as President. While we understand that she is stepping down because her son will not be continuing with music, we are incredibly grateful that she will remain on the Board to continue her advocacy for Music and the Arts. Her passion and commitment have made a lasting impact, and we look forward to continuing our important work together.

Jen’s resignation is effective October 2nd. The Executive Board is working to ensure all of the President’s duties are covered and will develop a plan for filling the role. We are deeply appreciative that Jen will continue to volunteer with the Boosters and ensure a smooth transition.

BAND CALENDAR UPDATES
There are two date changes to the Band Calendar sent out in Week 1:

  • Football Game originally scheduled for 10/4/24 has been moved to 10/3/24: 6:30pm arrival for band members, 7:30pm kick-off.
  • Big Band Dance originally scheduled for 3/14/25 has been moved to 3/21/25.

ESD FOUNDATION 5K FUN RUN
10/5/2024 from 9:00am to 12:00pm at Lake Ballinger Ball Field; Drumline performs at 10:30am
https://secure.qgiv.com/event/monstermaddash5k
The 16th Annual Monster Mad Dash benefiting the Foundation for Edmonds School District will be held on Saturday, October 5. EWHS Music families, let’s walk/run together to support music. You can register to join our MUSIC FAMILIES OF THE ESD Team at https://secure.qgiv.com/event/monstermaddash5k/ or sign up in person at 8:00am on the day of the race. Be sure to catch the EWHS Drumline in a Battle of the Bands Style performance at 10:30am, too.

WINTER BENEFIT CONCERT PLANNING MEETING ON 10/7
10/7 at 7pm via Zoom
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82697044437?pwd=7j4zeZTuBqct1Klhv8khFEoo2STW8x.1
Meeting ID: 826 9704 4437  Passcode: 421461
We are in the planning phase of our Winter Concert scheduled for December 3rd and need to get a team together to work on a variety of activities to make the event successful. This event is expected to be our largest fundraiser of the year. You are invited to a zoom call on Monday 10/7 at 7pm (link above) night to kick off the planning for this event. New ideas and strategies are welcome.

DAWN CLEMENT QUINTET
10/11 at 12:45-2:00pm, EWHS Band Room
EWHS Jazz is proud to be hosting the Dawn Clement Quintet on Friday October 11 in the band room at 12:45 PM until 2. This event is co-sponsored by JazzClubsNW.

JAZZ JAMS AT ROMEO’S
10/20 at 3pm and 10/30 at 7pm, Romeo’s Pizza Kitchen, 2110 76th Ave W, Edmonds
Romeo’s Pizza Kitchen routinely hosts jazz jam sessions and are a great opportunity for jazz students to play with jazzers from the community. In October, mark your calendars for:

  • 10/20/24 at 3:00pm for a jam session hosted by Jazz Clubs NW
  • 10/30/24 7:00pm for EWHS Jazz night

MUSIC ADVOCACY
10/23, 6-7:30pm; Town Hall Meeting in EWHS Gym
https://ewhsmusic.com/advocacy/ and sign up to attend Town Hall Meeting
An Important Budget Session begins in January 2025. We need ALL parents to help support FULLY FUNDING EDUCATION. Please sign up and ATTEND an important Town Hall Meeting.This collaborative effort is hosted by District and Union leaders of the Edmonds, Shoreline and Northshore districts. Legislatures representing all areas will be there to talk about EDUCATION FUNDING specifically.

In addition to attending this meeting, there will be many small ways you can show the legislature that we expect action to get more funding to schools. Please check our advocacy page at https://ewhsmusic.com/advocacy/ regularly for updates.

RYAN KEBERLE & CATHARSIS CONCERT WITH EWHS JAZZ
11/1/24 at 7:30pm in the EWHS Little Theater
https://www.earshot.org/event/ryan-keberle-catharsis-w-edmonds-woodway-high-school-jazz-band/
Join us for a special evening of world-class jazz featuring Ryan Keberle & Catharsis, hailed by the Los Angeles Times for their “potent blend of cinematic sweep and lush, ear-grabbing melodies.” This incredible ensemble, featuring renowned musicians like guitarist/vocalist Camila Meza and trumpet player Mike Rodriguez, will also be collaborating with our very own EWHS Jazz Band for a workshop earlier in the day, followed by a public performance at 7:30pm. Tickets are available for $12-20. Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to witness the magic of jazz while supporting our talented EWHS musicians.

LATIN GROOVES ORCHESTRA DANCE NIGHT
11/8/24 from 6:30pm to 9:30pm in the EWHS Great Hall
https://ewhsmusic.com/latin-dance-night/
Featuring performances by our string orchestras, EWHS Jazz Bands, and the Edmonds Community College Salsa Band, the night will be filled with salsa and tango performances, fresh homemade treats, and a silent auction fundraiser. If you have community contacts for authentic Latin culture or special skills to contribute, let us know. Your involvement makes this event special and supports an amazing learning experience for our students. Parents of freshmen – we’d love to meet you!

HOLIDAY CRAFT FAIR
12/8/24 from 10am to 3pm in the EWHS Great Hall
https://ewhsmusic.com/2024-craft-fair/
The EWHS Music Boosters is once again hosting our beloved annual Holiday Craft Fair for crafters and vendors of homemade items. Last year’s event was a rousing success with over 60 vendors and hundreds of shoppers, and we hope you will be able to join us again.

The Craft Fair raises funds for EWHS Music from vendor registration fees, a raffle of handcrafted items donated from our vendors, and a concessions booth. Our student musicians play throughout the day and provide a truly fun and festive atmosphere. You can help by spreading the word and inviting friends and family, or signing up as a volunteer or vendor.

VENDORS: If you or someone you know are interested in being a vendor, information is available at https://ewhsmusic.com/2024-craft-fair/. Tables are filling fast!

HELP WANTED!
Please contact our Volunteer Coordinator Rachael Garrett at “ewhsmbvolunteers at gmail dot com” or the noted contacts if you can help with any of the events listed below.

  • 10/18 – Homecoming Parent Support Needed in Stands
    We will need additional parent support on homecoming evening in the stands at the football game. Please contact Mr. Bergevin at “bergevinj at edmonds dot wednet dot edu”

  • Latin Grooves Orchestra Dance Night on 11/8
    Come dance the night to Latin grooves! Please visit https://ewhsmusic.com/latin-dance-night/ to sign up to help with this enormously fun evening.

  • Fundraising Committee – Sign up by 10/5
    Seeking members to help generate this year’s fundraising plan. This committee will meet by zoom 1-2 times during October to generate new ideas to add to our ongoing fundraisers. Sign up by 10/5 at https://forms.gle/9RjGj9Zhqd4B4Zvg9

  • Craft Fair Lead-in-Training
    Please consider helping keep this terrific fundraiser going this year and in the future. We are looking for a volunteer Craft Fair Lead-in-Training. This person works with this year’s lead to learn the ropes and commit to leading the planning for 2025 event. Contact Shannon Alyea at “ewhsmbvp at gmail dot com” to find out more or to volunteer.

  • Uniform Parents
    Volunteers are needed to help with outfitting our student musicians in their performance uniforms for the band, choir and orchestra. Contact Shannon Alyea at “ewhsmbvp at gmail dot com” to find out more or to volunteer. Volunteer during the school day to help with measuring and assigning uniforms to students AND/OR share your sewing skills to do basic repairs and help with hemming