Roosevelt Jazz Band 1 is NYC-bound for Essentially Ellington! Only 15 bands are chosen by audition from all of North America; what an incredible honor for these dedicated musicians! Special thanks to Director Hannah Mowry for her leadership, enthusiasm, and passion! Roosevelt will join two other jazz bands from Washington (Garfield High School and Bothell High School) at the event in May. Congratulations to all finalists!
Big congratulations to Roosevelt Jazz Band 1 for its success at the Bellevue College Jazz Festival on February 3rd! Roosevelt placed 1st for Big Band AND for Combo (Annie Faul, Taiyo Fuwa, Aytan Sternberg, and Alexander Polyakovsky)! Three Roosevelt individuals were recognized for their solo performances (Annie Faul, Henry Kelly, and Taiyo Fuwa). This was a big regional festival and included bands from Garfield, Mount Si, Bellevue, Bothell, and other accomplished high schools. Thank you to Ms. Mowry for her dedication and leadership, and a huge congratulations to these hardworking musicians!
