Edmonds Woodway High School Music

2008-2009

Congratulations to Andrew Leonard and Alex Dyring, outstanding musicians at the Friends of Frank DeMiero Jazz Festival.

Congratulations to All State/All Northwest Students:

Gabe Ferreira, All State Concert Band

Kelila Gottlieb, All State Symphonic Choir

Jacob Lee, All State Symphony Orchestra

Joonseok Lee, All State Symphony Orchestra

Melanie Llona, All State Concert Band

Michelle Nelson, All State Symphony Orchestra

Kelly Nichols-Hoppe, All State Symphony Orchestra

Ylan Phan, All State Symphony Orchestra

Sophie Roben, All State Symphony Orchestra

Diana Rypkema, All State Concert Band

Alisa Song, All NW Band

Andrew Leonard, Tenor, All NW Jazz Choir

Devon Yesberger, Piano, All NW Jazz Choir

Christian Anderson, Bari Sax, All NW Jazz Band

Congratulations to Regional Solo and Ensemble Competition Winners!

Winners: Andrew Fox, Bassoon; "The Bonetastics" (Milan Beard, Matt Miller, Bryan Bulmer, Yara Khalaf, Rebecca Herivel, Ian Almacen, Alex Peterson), Brass--Large; Gabe Ferreira, Clarinet; Alisa Song, Flute-Piccolo; EWHS Saxtet (Robby Suydam, Brooke Watson, Michael Johnson, Jacob Landry, Michael Ravnik, Dominic Forbush), Woodwinds--Large

First Alternate: Michael Johnson, Soprano-Alto Saxophone

Second Alternates: Michelle Nelson, Cello; Kelly Nichols-Hoppe, Clarinet; Jacob Lee, Piano

"Terrace Idol" Competition Finalists: Sarah Laven, Brenna Durnin

2007-2008

Lionel Hampton Commendation

Adjudicators' Choice: Sarah Laven, Alto Soloist; Rhythm Section Combo (Diana Rypkema, Robby Seager, Devon Yesberger); AAAA Combo (Hannah Jones, Christine Hannan, Diana Rypkema, Robby Seager, Devon Yesberger)

Adjudicators' Special Commendation: AAAA Band (Jazz Ensemble I); Devon Yesberger, Piano Soloist; Hannah Jones, Alto Soloist; Christine Hannan, Soprano Soloist

Special thanks and kudos go to the rhythm section of Diana Rypkema, Robby Seager, Devon Yesberger for performing with all of the soloists as well as the full band for a total of 11 performances. Way to go!

Outstanding Performances at the Regional Solo and Ensemble Competition

Jake Purcell: winner, bassoon; Gabriel Ferreira: winner, clarinet; Edmonds-Woodway flute duet: winner, small woodwind ensemble; Mercedes Paynter: first alternate, string bass; Laura Hoover: first alternate, soprano; Rachel Spence: first alternate, mezzo soprano; Annika Korpi: second alternate, mezzo soprano; Kaylee Tilton: second alternate, alto; Christine Hannan: second alternate, trumpet.

Masterworks Concert Soloists

Christine Hannan, Laura Hoover, Mercedes Paynter, Jake Purcell and Alisa Song.

Congratulations to All-State Band Students

Christine Hannan for trumpet in the jazz band; Jake Purcell for bassoon in the wind ensemble; Devon Yesberger for piano in the jazz choir; Kelly Nichols-Hoppe for clarinet in the symphony orchestra. Way to go!

Way to go Christine!

Senior Trumpeter Christine Hannan was selected to participate in the National Orchestra at the American String Teachers Association (ASTA) Conference in Albuquerque, NM. The National Orchestra is composed of 120 musicians competitively selected from across the nation.