Essentially Ellington Individual Honors

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The band is back from New York, where we heard (and created!) some incredible performances at JALC. We didn’t make the top three this time, but many of our musicians came away with individual and section honors as outstanding players:
Bass: Will Langlie-Miletich
Guitar: Peter Stoessel
Drums Honorable Mention: Luke Woodle
Alto saxophone: Anna Dolde
Tenor saxophone: Santosh Sharma, Jesse Beckett-Herbert and Taka Olds
Trumpet: Jeffrey Gustaveson
Trumpet Honorable Mention: John Otten and Rubin Hohlbein
Trombone Honorable Mention: Porter Jones
Section: Saxophone
Thanks to everyone for supporting the band and making this incredible experience possible.

Roosevelt at Starbucks Hot Java, Cool Jazz Friday April 25th

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Tickets available  HERE !
Starbucks Hot Java Cool JazzFriday April 25, 2014

Doors at 6:00 pm
Show at 7:00 pm
THE PARAMOUNT THEATRE
911 Pine Street
Seattle, WA 98101

Five supremely talented high schools. One brilliant show of support.

On April 25, 2014, five of the hottest Seattle-area high school bands will come together and display their chops for one amazing, jazz-filled evening at the Paramount Theater.  But don’t take our word for it; come hear them for yourself at Starbucks’ 19th Annual Hot Java Cool Jazz.

As part of Starbucks ongoing commitment to supporting the local youth arts community, all proceeds from ticket sales will benefit participating schools’ music programs.  This year’s participants include Ballard, Bothell, Garfield, Mountlake Terrace and Roosevelt High Schools.

Scott Brown 30 Year Celebration! Saturday March 29 at Roosevelt High School

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Please join us to honor Scott for his 30 years of teaching and mentoring in jazz, vocal jazz, marching and concert bands. 

Festivities begin at 7:30 Saturday March 29 at Roosevelt High School. Seating is limited so arrive early to enjoy special performances by Roosevelt Grads and current students.
Don’t miss this chance to celebrate Scott with a “stroll down memory lane.”