3/12/23 UPDATE: we have a few more tickets available at this link. Don’t wait, they are going quickly!
This is an important fundraiser for the program, and a truly exceptional night of performances on a beautiful stage! Please join us!
Events
Roosevelt Jazz Band 1 Going to Essentially Ellington!
We’re proud to announce that Roosevelt Jazz Band 1 has been selected as a finalist to the Essentially Ellington Festival in New York City. The Pacific Northwest is rich with such quality jazz musicians, educators, and programs that deliver excellence at the highest level. We are honored and deeply grateful to get to represent our region alongside our friends from Garfield High School and Bothell High School.
read more in the Seattle Times: 3 Seattle-area high schools make finals of 2023 Essentially Ellington jazz band competition
Swing into the season with Jazz Nutcracker!
The Roosevelt Jazz Nutcracker
Saturday, December 3rd | 7:30 PM
and
Sunday, December 4th | 2:00 PM
** doors open 1 hour prior to curtain **
Celebrate the Holidays with the 2022-2023 Roosevelt Jazz Band
under the new direction of our inspiring Hannah Mowry! (see bio)
For the 23rd year, The Band will perform
Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn’s swinging Jazz Nutcracker Suite
in Roosevelt’s Performing Arts Theatre.
Health Information
Masks are optional but highly recommended for indoor large gatherings. Safety Guidelines are subject to change, depending on current King County and Seattle Public Schools health guidance. Check rooseveltjazz.org the day of your show for the latest info.
Roosevelt Jazz Band featured on KNKX’s “Jazz Northwest”
Highlights from the final concert for the Roosevelt Jazz Band, and the last for Scott Brown, was featured on this week’s “Jazz Northwest” program on KNKX. If you missed it, there is a link to the aired program below. Best wishes, Mr. Brown!
“Roosevelt High School Jazz Band Season Final concert highlights on Jazz Northwest”
Year-End Activities Coming Up
Lots going on as we near the end of an amazing schoolyear!
Auditions will take place May 31-June 5 for placement in next year’s jazz and vocal jazz ensembles! This includes rising ninth graders. More info and signup details here!
https://www.rooseveltjazz.org/events/auditions/
Then mark your calendar for fabulous year-end music concerts the ENTIRE week of June 6! Come celebrate the amazing growth and talents of Roosevelt’s band, orchestra, vocal jazz and big band musicians. See calendar for details.
We are also celebrating the gifts and career of our longtime director Scott Brown, who retires at the end of this year. RSVP for a farewell gathering June 11: https://www.rooseveltjazz.org/save-the-date-rsvp-for-a-farewell-to-scott-brown/
(edit: gathering was a great success, and fun was had by all!)
And read this wonderful coverage in the Seattle Times in which Wynton Marsalis calls Brown “a true jazz man with grace and sophistication to spare.” https://www.seattletimes.com/entertainment/music/scott-brown-roosevelt-high-schools-longtime-jazz-band-director-to-retire/