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Information on this page is listed in chronological order with the most current at the top. It is worthwhile to take a look at everything from time to time to see if there is anything you missed when it was posted but want to know about.

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Press
Seattle PI Review of the School of Jazz CD Release Party/Concert

Check out this recent "Enterprise" newspaper article about Mr. Faul and the MTHS Bands.

Jazz Ensemble 1 won their AAAA division at the Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival on February 24.

Jazz Ensemble 1 did a great job at Hot Java Cool Jazz February 9th! Way to go!

JAZZ ENSEMBLE 1 won the AAAA/AAA division and Sweepstakes at the Vikikng Jazz Festival (Feb. 2). JAZZ ENSEMBLE 2 took second place in the A/AA division.

Jazz Ensemble 1 won the AAAA division and Sweepstakes at the Clark College Jazz Festival (Jan. 27) Andrew J. received an OUTSTANDING SOLOIST award!

Nickel Mines Benefit Concert
Listen to the KOMO News Clip
Read the Cover Letter

Congratulations to Marina Christopher for her selection into the All Northwest Jazz Choir playing Bass in the Rhythm Section!

Congrats to the following students selected for the All State Band:
Paige Anderson - Trumpet
Heidi Hulbert - Clarinet
Megan Walters - Flute

Congrats to the students selected for WIBC Honor Bands!
Kelsey Van Dalfsen - Flute
Peter Galus - Horn

Pep Band Party on Sept. 15th was a lot of fun. We went to Lynnwood Bowl and Skate after the game and had a great time. Click here for pictures from the event.

Fundraiser Begins on Sept. 14th. Click here for more information
If that didn't work, try this Link.

The MTHS Pep Band party on Sept. 7th was a great time for everyone. We ate pizza, played games, got to know each other better and rehearsed music. Sections also created "section calls" and "section dances" that they will teach those few students who missed the party!

All State Honor Groups
Deadline is October 15, 2007
Visite www.wmea.org for more information

WIBC (Western International Band Clinic)
Deadline is October 1, 2007
Novemeber 16-19, 2007 at the Double Tree Hotel Seattle Airport; Seattle
Visit www.bandworld.org for more information

All band students need to complete an Activity Code. Please print this Activity Code Form and return it to Barb Brister in the fine office ASAP.

New Online Coarse - Technology Credit - see Mrs. Fordney. Click Here for Brochure