Tamir Hendelman Trio share outcome of MTHS jazz collaboration
By Annika Prom, Lifestyle Editor
October 9, 2017
Filed under A&E, Band, Featured Stories, Jazz, Lifestyle, Music
The jazz program kicked off their first jazz night of the school year featuring the Tamir Hendelman Trio, a well-known jazz rhythm section. After working with the band on Monday, Sept. 25, pianist Tamir Hendelman, bassist Alex Frank and drummer Dean Koba performed with them the following night. Prio...
Jazz 1 starts year with annual company picnic performance
By Annika Prom, Lifestyle Editor
September 10, 2017
Filed under Band, Featured Stories, Jazz, Lifestyle, Music
Jazz Ensemble 1 (Jazz 1) put their new lineup to the test at a performance at the annual Harsin Wealth Management company picnic at Edmonds City Park on Saturday, Sept. 9. The band showcased an assortment of genres, such as ballads and standard style Latin swing. Simultaneously, a girl’s 5-year-old ...
Renowned trumpeter collaborates in concert with jazz bands
By Annika Prom, Lifestyle Editor
May 25, 2017
Filed under A&E, Band, Featured Stories, Jazz, Lifestyle
Professional trumpet player Terell Stafford led a clinic with the three jazz bands, later joining them for a concert on Monday. Stafford is currently the Program Director of Jazz Studies at the Boyer College of Music and Dance at Temple University. Jazz Ensemble 2 (Jazz 2) started off the ...
Sit in with Jazz 1 at Essentially Ellington – a 360° experience
By Praditha Halstad, Reporter/Videographer
May 23, 2017
Filed under A&E, Ellington, Featured Stories
Thanks to some nifty coordination between the Hawkeye and the trombone section of Jazz 1, now you, too, can sit in with the band as they perform at the Essentially Ellington Jazz Festival at Jazz at Lincoln Center on Saturday, May 13, 2017. Look around. Check out the other sections. Take direction...
Outstanding soloist awards revealed at 22nd annual Essentially Ellington final concert
By Praditha Halstad and Harper Thomas
May 13, 2017
Filed under A&E, Band, Ellington, Essentially Ellington, Feature, Featured Stories, Jazz, Lifestyle, Music
The 22nd annual Essentially Ellington festival comes to a close, with MTHS finishing strong and proud. The top three placing bands were announced at 4 p.m. EST. These include Dillard Center for the Arts (Fla.), Tucson Jazz Institute (Ariz.) and Denver School of Arts (Colo.). All five judges ...
Jazz 1 performs at Essentially Ellington
By Praditha Halstad, Hawkeye staff
May 13, 2017
Filed under A&E, Band, Ellington, Essentially Ellington, Featured Stories, Jazz, Lifestyle
Jazz Ensemble 1 (Jazz 1) continued their journey in New York with their performance on the third and final day of the 22nd annual Essentially Ellington competition. They filled Rose Hall with music in Jazz at Lincoln Center (JLC) around 11:15 (EST) this morning. In this section of the competition...
Jazz fills Columbus Circle on day two of Essentially Ellington
By Harper Thomas, Reporter/Photographer
May 12, 2017
Filed under A&E, Band, Ellington, Essentially Ellington, Jazz, Lifestyle, Music
Columbus Circle just outside of Jazz at Lincoln Center (JLC) on the southwest corner of Central Park was filled with Essentially Ellington participants today at 10 a.m. The parade, though effective in creating a festive atmosphere for the festival, caused a few scheduling issues for the Terrace ...
Gallery: Jazz 1’s First Day at Essentially Ellington
By Harper Thomas, Reporter/Photographer
May 11, 2017
Filed under A&E, Band, Ellington, Essentially Ellington, Jazz, Lifestyle, Music
Visit KNKX 88.5 FM for broadcast stories on the festival and more. Watch as Jazz 1 is welcomed by the Essentially Ellington staff… ...
Jazz 1 lands in New York for Essentially Ellington
By Harper Thomas, Reporter/Photographer
May 11, 2017
Filed under A&E, Band, Ellington, Jazz, Music, News
Countless after-school rehearsals, long hours of practice, memorization, solo changes and over 7 months of class collaboration have led Jazz 1 to their performance at Essentially Ellington in New York. The 22nd Annual Essentially Ellington (EE) Competition & Festival competition at Lincoln Center in Ne...
Jazz combo performs at national journalism convention
By Vivian Nowka-Keane, Online Manager
April 12, 2017
Filed under A&E, Band, Ellington, Jazz, Lifestyle, Multimedia
MTHS jazz performers came together at the Washington State Convention Center to perform three songs before the spring Journalism Education Association (JEA) National Convention Keynote Ceremony, Thursday April 6. MTHS’ Jazz Ensemble 1 (Jazz 1) was selected as finalists to participate in the 22...
Jazz 1 performs at Hot Java Cool Jazz, among other schools
By Annika Prom, Hawkeye Staff
April 11, 2016
Filed under A&E
Whether it’s an early Sunday morning or a Friday night out, freshly brewed coffee always complements refreshing band music. The best time for a treat like this proved to be a Friday night. MTHS’s Jazz 1, along with four other public high schools, helped host the 21st annual Hot Java Cool Jazz ev...
The many sided man
By AsiaLee Donnelly, Hawkeye staff
June 12, 2015
Filed under Feature, Multimedia, Senior Features
“So, what don’t you do?” is probably the question that comes to mind when you talk to a guy like Collin Rhodes. A man of many talents, Rhodes has explored a broad array of activities. He has been a member of the tennis team, an Advanced Placement (AP) and STEM student, a devout member in his church a...