Seattle Center Presents HSl Jazz Bands in Concert: Essentially Ellington Competition 6/9
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Seattle Center Presents Garfield and Roosevelt High School Jazz Bands in Concert:
Essentially Ellington Festival Award Winners
Wednesday, June 9, 7:30 p.m.WHERE:
Marion Oliver McCaw Hall at Seattle CenterWHY:
Two of the nation"s leading high school jazz bands, who happen to call Seattle home, have
again garnered the top prizes at this prestigious North American competition. Garfield Jazz
Band won first place, and Roosevelt received an honorable mention. You can hear both bands
in concert as they perform the great jazz standards, including the renowned works of Duke
Ellington, on stage at McCaw Hall. Please join us for an evening of outstanding music and
celebration. The event is part of Seattle Center efforts to invite the community to activities on the
campus that delight and inspire the human spirit."Pay what you can" -- suggested donation $20 at the door to benefit Garfield and Roosevelt High
School Music Programs and Seattle Center Foundation.
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