Youre all invited to the 2014 Edmonds Jazz Connection on Saturday, May 24. . His impressive talents can also be heard on the US Navy Bands DVDs and CDs, as well as the CDs Vaughan Williams: Dona Nobis Pacem and Christopher Theofanidis Creation/Creator by the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra. TheCommittee is chaired by Jack Loos and currently includes representatives fromEdmonds Community College ArtsNow, Edmonds Arts Commission, City of Edmonds,Driftwood Players, Cascade Symphony, Edmonds Center for the Arts, Port ofEdmonds, and other community members engaged in the arts, and is staffed by theChamber. This is so we can verify your identity before approving your comment. "I've been a Beatles fan ever since," he said. For more information contact Valerie Claypoolmembership@edmondswa.com. Guilford plays an Edwards B454-E and a Conn 62H. "I'm excited we get to perform this song with the Beatles show," she said. Check out the video below and prepare to be awed by Yeos virtuoso playing. This is our sixth year in a row, andeighth overall. If you know them, please offer your congratulations to them, and their directors for a job well done. The WIAA/WMEA State Solo/Ensemble contest was held this past Friday and Saturday (4/27-4/28/2018) at CWU in Ellensburg. 2018 Sno-King Music Educators Regional High School Solo/Ensemble Contest, The Edmonds-Woodway Mello-Aires and the Meadowdale HS Impressions joined for a collaboration of workshops starting with Greta Matassa in the. On Saturday, February 3rd 2018, Lynnwood High School hosted the Sno-King Music Educators Regional HS Solo/Ensemble contest. String quartet for hire:The quartet performs at weddings and other events. Next is a trombonist whose list of accomplishments is very long and very impressive. Take chances. He has worked tirelessly to make sure that every year is a success. "I enjoy playing with the chamber orchestra," said the senior. He also played with a quartet with Kim and Johnson which received a "superior" rating at the regional competition. The Meadowdale High School choir teacher is set to appear on NBC's The Sing-Off, a show featuring 10 singing groups from all over the country competing for a Sony Music recording contract and $100,000. They represent the very best of musical accomplishment in our region! Playing the instrument was his calling: In 1976, he became the bass trombonist for the Netherlands Radio Harmonic Orchestra, holding that position for 23 years. These students are outstanding examples of the quality K-12 music education that is a source of pride in the Edmonds School District. Saxophone vs Trombone: Clash of the Not-So-Distant Cousins! Happy sliding! She was a member of an all city honors orchestra. That early training paid off: he later played with the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra and played for 27 years with the Boston Symphony Orchestra. His mouthpiece is a Schilke Bill Reichenbach Signature Series. As a finalist, MTHS will receive an in-school workshop led by aprofessional musician before arriving in New York.Once arriving at Essentially Ellington, they will perform before Wynton Marsalis and a panel of esteemed judges. For more information contact your school. Smith is a member of the International Trombone Association, International Tuba Euphonium Association, Jazz Education Network, and the Jazz Journalists Association. Course offerings include three string orchestras, three concert bands, three jazz bands, concert choir, jazz choir, IB Music, History of Rock 'n' Roll, and beginning guitar. He is a member of his school's chamber orchestra and the Cascade Youth Symphony Orchestra. Please congratulate them on this great accomplishment! Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band, the creation of the hauntingYesterdayand the raucous rock and roll ofRevolution. Atlanta musician/composer Andrew Wright is a dynamic trombonist, bass trombone player, and saxophonist, performing throughout the South, one of the founders of Swimmers team. As a testament to his immense talent, Reichenbach was hired to play with the Buddy Rich Band after graduating from the Eastman School of Music. Darin has been the Band Director at Mountlake Terrace High School (MTHS) since 1998. Whatever the style, players will have to encourage writers and leaders of groups that the bass horn is a valid solo voice.. In addition to performing with her school's chamber and symphonic orchestras, Nguyen also advanced to the region's Solo and Ensemble finals with a, The sophomore aspires to attend a university after high school and, Mah has competed in Solo and Ensemble Competitions for the past three years and last year placed third in the state as a soloist. The trombonist also has four albums to his credit. The Honors Performance Series is proudly presented by WorldStrides, the, Student Learning - Assessment, Curriculum & Instruction, Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM), Visual & Performing Arts (Music, Drama, Art), Vocational - VOICE-Work Adj-Project Search. We extend our warmest thanks to our first prize sponsors: Butler Trombones, Conn-Selmer, Greenhoe Trombones, Greg Black Mouthpieces, Jrgen Voigt Brass, Michael Rath Trombones, XO Professional Brass, and Yamaha. Register. A free and accessible event, theEdmonds Jazz Connection provides public recognition and performanceopportunities for hundreds of students each year. In 6th. H, Give these Mello-Aires a high-five when next you see them! Brian Epstein is played by Murphy Martin. Ultimate Beginners Guide, How Long Does It Take to Learn Saxophone Our 7 Thoughts, How to Record Saxophone at Home 7 Pro Tips to Have the Best at Home Recording. Working with the schools chamber orchestra, members of the quartet will engage students in the classic blues piece Stolen Moments, adapted to a string orchestra format. With manager Brian Epstein serving as Narrator, "In My Life", allows the audience to get a glimpse inside the world of the Beatles from. His favorite Fab Four song is "Maxwell's Silver Hammer.". Lets Get Started Learning About the Best Snare Drummer in the World! The live finale is scheduled for Dec. 20. "I watched the show from the theatre's wings and gained an appreciation of the Beatles' story," he said. Next, Van Dijk became the Rotterdam Philharmonics solo bass trombonist. WMEA All-State high school bands, orchestras, Well-known Washingtonians who have participated in past years WMEA All-State groups include The Seattle Post-Intelligencers Pulitzer Prize-winning editorial cartoonist and columnist, Kyle Brooks (clarinet) All-State Concert Band, Charles "Kaleb" Decker -(trumpet) All-State Concert Band, Tyler Little - (Alto Sax) All-State Jazz Band, Durst Owen - (Clarinet) All-State Wind Ensemble, Spencer Rice - (Trumpet) All-State Concert Band, Ryan Petriello -(Bass) All-State Jazz Choir, Katie Tussing - (Soprano 2) All-State Treble Choir, Andrew Cram -(Trumpet) All-State Concert Band, Chris Ryder - (Alto Sax) All-State Jazz Band, Henry Sparks- (Trombone) All-State Jazz Band, Seth McAlister -(Trombone) All-State Symphony Orchestra. Partners work together to support the arts andculture in Edmonds, creating greater visibility, broadening interest, andsetting an example for future collaborations. Congratulations to the following students, who placed in the top three of their respective categories at the Sno-King Solo/Ensemble contest held on February 6th at Meadowdale High School. The Instrumental Music Program is offered at all elementary schools in the Edmonds School District beginning in fifth grade. We want to specifically recognize the students who have worked over the last 8 weeks to plan and prepare this event, as members of the TriM Food Drive Committee. . He also served as a bass trombonist for symphonies including Long Beach, Orange County, and San Diego. The Edmonds School District was selected as one of the "Best Communities for Music Education, http://www.nammfoundation.org/press-room/namm-foundation-spotlights-2014s-best-communities-music-education, Wind Symphony Trombone Duet (McDonald/Abel). The show:"In My Life" is the musical retelling of the Beatles story through the eyes of manager Brian Epstein and featuring the live music of renowned tribute band Abbey Road. He has transcended his Hollywood studio status.. After his award-winning performance Saturday, Brooks said, beaming with pride and joy, That was a blast!. If you have the opportunity, please thank: utstanding music students from across Washington have received top honors by being selected to participate in one of our 2014 WMEA All-State performing groups. Darin is a native of Tacoma and attended Pacific Lutheran University for two years before traveling to Vienna, Austria, where he studied at the Institute for European Studies and the prestigious Vienna Music Academy. Required fields are marked *. We collected 7,735 food items and $3,343 to benefit the Lynnwood Food Bank. These students are products of our K-12 Music program. Those interested in hiring the quartet may contact Dane Johnson atgtjohn3@gmail.com. Thiscollaboration exemplifies how partners working together can create broadervisibility for the arts in Edmonds and foster interest in music among the generalpublic while supporting music education. or at the theatre box office. The string quartet:Edmonds-Woodway High School students Dane Johnson, Helen Nguyen, Jonathan Mah and Andrew Kim will join the band for the songs "Eleanor Rigby," "Yesterday," "A Day in the Life," "Hello Goodbye," and "Hey Jude." Classes meet twice a week for 45 minutes during the school day and are scheduled to minimize disruptions to the regular classroom. Groove for Thought now features seven singers, all from Western Washington, who have performed at festivals all over the United States and Europe. The production includes multimedia, period costumes. EDMONDS, WA (09/04/2015) When the touring show "In My Life - A Musical Theatre Tribute to the Beatles" returns to the Edmonds Center for the Arts on October 22, be on the lookout for two quartets -- not just one. Participation in one of the three Honors Ensembles is limited to the highest rated middle school performers from across North America and select schools internationally. The junior plans to major in chemical engineering in college with a minor in music. Horenstein said group members have performed so much that they aren't really nervous about going on the show. The bass trombonist says, however, that some drudgery is necessary for learning the instrument: Youre never going to get better without putting in practice time on the fundamentals and those arent usually what people want to practice.. Helen Nguyen, 15, has been playing the violin for seven years. Kim is also a member of his school's chess team. In a special touch, "Yesterday" is played as a scene in which the Paul McCartney character plays the song for the first time for Beatles producer George Martin, with the songwriter explaining that he envisioned a string-quartet accompaniment. The musical is considered by industry insiders to be. Mah, who performed with a EWHS quartet when the "In My Life" played at the Edmonds Center in 2013, was not a Beatles fan at the time. "In My Life"takes the audience back to February 1964, when Americans saw the Beatles for the first time on theEd Sullivan Show, playingIWantto Hold Your Hand. Brooks and his band mates have reason to be proud; they were part of a celebration of select young musicians who worked hard to perfect their craft and perform some of the most challenging music at the highest level. The show is appropriate for all ages. On Monday, they finish with some sight-seeing in New York City and head home with fond memories of perhaps a life-changing event. All of these are eligible to compete at the State Solo/Ensemble contest, which is held in Ellensburg on April 29th and 30th. However, the instrument is so much more than that. Thereare many individuals and organizations who contributed to Jazz Connection -but, without the leadership, drive and enthusiasm of Ron Keimer it might neverhave happened. The Honors Performance Series was created to showcase accomplished individual High School and Middle school performers on an international level by allowing them to study under master conductors and perform in the celebrated venue, Carnegie Hall. Drawing from his many years of recording, Reynolds offers this advice about the studio: Putting an album together is work, no matter how you do it. Johnson has been a member of the EWHS Wrestling team since his freshman year. A huge thank you to all these students and congratulations for their tremendous impact onour community. "The viola can reach most of the same high notes as the violin - it's just harder.". He also has a Masters Degree (MA) in Curriculum and Instruction. The next player revolutionized the bass bone as an instrument that could be played solo. Horenstein got his bachelor's and master's degrees at Central Washington University. Thousands of others whose career paths took them in other directions have great memories of participating in this inspiring and motivating musical experience and claim that it was a life-changing experience for them. In addition to teaching, he is the bass trombonist of the Huntington Symphony Orchestra and performs throughout Ohio, where he lives with his wife and two sons. Come and hear some of the greatest jazz musicians in the state! Experience Reichenbachs brilliant improvisational work on All the Things You Are. A third award was given toRon Keimerwho told the story of how the Essentially Ellington jazz competition firststarted to include the west coast and since then our young northwest jazzmusicians have been making a name for the Seattle area back east. The free Memorial Dayweekend event brings thousands of people to downtown Edmonds to celebrate themusical accomplishments of students in our region. "It's challenging to find the intricacies. Its his go-to instrument, along with their Ben Van Dijk Mouthpieces. Doug Yeo gives Roberts high praise: He can take credit for shooting the bass trombone into orbit as a viable solo instrument., Tom Everett, first president of ITA, had this to say in Berklee Archives: That was my first experience hearing a bass trombone featured, and the sound knocked me out.. Currently, with the Atlanta Symphony, hes played with Chicago Symphony Orchestra, NY Philharmonic, and National Symphony Orchestra, among others. Impressively, he received this award for five years in a row. Have you heard of the album Like a Rock by Bob Seger? Darin Faul Celebrate Teachers Contest Winner! We honor with gratitude the land itself and the Coast Salish Peoples of our region, past, present and future. His sound and technique via YouTube videos. Edmonds School District has once again been named one of the Best Communities for Music Education by the NAMM Foundation! [Mikala Kim, Julia Kim, Klara Adams, Leah Kerr, Tiia Freeman, Emily Phan, Rachel. Adrian Smith was introduced to Madrona's Orchestra opportunity and the Cello in 4th grade by Madrona's Orchestra Director, Vickie Nelson. "I'm excited we get to perform this song with the Beatles show," she said. In 2003, the International Trombone Association (ITA) bestowed Van Dijk with their prestigious ITA award. "I enjoy playing with the chamber orchestra," said the senior. Your email address will not be published. Congratulations to the following musicians, and musical ensembles that participated in the SKMEA Regional Solo/Ensemble contest on Saturday 2/7/15 and finished in the top three in their respective categories! Guilford shares advice about how to accomplish this: The three must haves of auditioning are what I call the three Ts: Time, Tuning and Tone.. She resides in Seattle with her husband and two dogs, and in her spare time she enjoys bicycling, and rock climbing. Virtuoso bass trombonist Jeff Reynolds spent most of his life in Southern California, where he had the distinction of playing with the LA Philharmonic Orchestra for over four decades. Who areyour arts heroes? Read on to find out how a broken arm was one of the best things that ever happened to the next player. The following Edmonds School District music students placed in the top three statewide in their respected categories! The competition will also include workshops with renowned clinicians and musicians. He recorded with luminaries including Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, and Tony Bennett. Congratulations to the following students who placed in the top three on their instruments at the WIAA/WMEA State Solo/Ensemble contest on Saturday! Horenstein, 31, of Everett, started his a cappella group,Groove For Thought, 10 years ago. bass), outstanding soloists (Dominic Nye) and a special judges award to recognize our outstanding lead soprano (Leah Kerr). Another award on his mantelpiece is the ITAs Award, which was presented in recognition of his distinguished career and in acknowledgment of his impact on the world of trombone performance.. The knowledge I learned was a turning point in my musical life., Daniel M. Forman, an Amazon.com reviewer, raved about Reynolds The Big Trombone and Sterling Brass CD: I was astounded at the high quality of technique and musicality in every piece.. Coincidentally, Van Dijks father was the solo trombonist for the Hague Philharmonic Orchestra and gave him his first lessons. Music always has been Horenstein's passion. The following students or ensembles placed in the top three in their respective categories. "I like the viola more because it has a wider range of color and tone than the violin," he said. What type of instrument and mouthpiece he uses. "I became a Beatles fan. Come and hear some of the greatest jazz musicians in the state! Lets dive into the biography of people who showed us the bass trombone at its best. point of view, as well as hear some of the greatest songs ever written. Prepare for some serious jaw-dropping when you listen to The Creation/Hry Jnos complete with brief introductory instructions. Taneda, who placed first in the viola category, has appeared as a soloist with the Seattle Festival Orchestra, Bainbridge Symphony and the Cascade Symphony. Brian Epstein is played by Murphy Martin. Congratulations to Darin Faul on winning the Celebrate Teachers $500 gift card through the Alderwood Mall! The "Winners" had an automatic bid to state, and the alternates are invited on a space available basis. Roberts played smooth as butter in the video of him performing Makin Whoopie with the RIAS Big Band. Hang out with people who take risks.. Perhaps that support helped the swingin Rough Riders finish in third place behind the Jazz House Kids from Montclair, N.J. and the winning band from the Tucson Jazz Institute of Arizona. The finest high school musicians from our state will rehearse and perform in concert under the direction of world-renowned conductors. On Friday, January 17th, Grammy award-winning Turtle Island Quartet will lead a workshop called Its About Time with students at Edmonds-Woodway High School. As a finalist, MTHS will receive an in-school workshop led by. Vernon Bach 50B with a Ferguson JR mouthpiece. He studied at Georgia State University in Atlanta, GA. Andrew obtained a Bachelor of Music degree(Jazz Emphasis) and a Masters of Music degree (Jazz Emphasis) Since then, Andrew has performed in Atlanta, Jacksonville, FL, Charlotte, New York City, and throughout the country with world class musicians in many diverse musical settings. Kim is also a member of his school's chess team. 2018 WIAA/WMEA STATE Alternates will also have the opportunity to compete at State if room allows. Listen to Guilford play the powerful Concerto for Bass Trombone as soloist with the Arlington Philharmonic. Hes appeared on countless major motion picture soundtracks and has played on famed record labels including RCA/Red Seal, CBS/Sony Classical, and Crystal. to the following Edmonds School District students who have been selected to participate in All-NW or All-State Honor Ensembles this February in Bellevue! The band features Chris Paul Overall ("Paul"), Nathaniel Bott ("John"), Zak Schaffer ("George") and Axel Clarke ("Ringo"). Bass Trombone. One of his monumental achievements was establishing the bass horn as a solo instrument. In 2018, Reynolds was awarded the esteemed ITA Presidents Award by that years president, trombonist Ben Van Dijk. His favorite Fab Four song is "Maxwell's Silver Hammer.". If you know them, please offer your congratulations to them, and their directors for a job well done. From rockers to Rat Packers, the next player worked with them all. We reached out to 20 stores to coordinate this. takes the audience back to February 1964, when Americans saw the Beatles for the first time on the, . The students are connectedwith professional musicians for clinics and performances, showcasing thetalents of young musicians and their band directors. He will perform as a Cellist at Carnegie Hall in June 2015 with the Honors Junior Orchestra. Dr. Michael Wilder, Dean of the Wheaton College Conservatory of Music comments that: A very few minutes with Douglas Yeo will pull any person into a whirlwind of ideas and inspiration., Yeos talent on his CD, Cornerstone, is lovingly described by Michael Brown of the Online Trombonists Journal as, There are no flaws of intonation, tone or technique on any of the tracks.. How about Off the Wall, HIStory, or Thriller by Michael Jackson? , 17, has been playing the violin for ten years. H. eres aclip of our featured performanceat the evening concert. A prolific musician, Taylor has performed as a soloist with the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, St. Lukes Chamber Orchestra, The NY Chamber Symphony, and many more. You all use music to changes lives every day, making Edmonds a wonderful place to live and work! The two groups enjoyed working together and supporting one another. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Real first and last names as well as city of residence are required for all commenters. Tickets are $35/$45/$55 and may be purchased online atwww.edmondscenterforthearts.orgby phone at 425.275.9595, by email toboxoffice@ec4arts.orgor at the theatre box office. Edmonds-Woodway High School students Dane Johnson, Helen Nguyen, Jonathan Mah and Andrew Kim will join the band for the songs "Eleanor Rigby," "Yesterday," "A Day in the Life," "Hello Goodbye," and "Hey Jude."
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