Celebrate Mountlake Terrace HS jazz with community concert April 27

Mountlake Terrace Jazz 1 will host a community concert on April 27 at the Nile Shrine Center Ballroom to support their trip to the Essentially Ellington Competition in New York. The performance is scheduled for 3 p. m. and is open to all ages, allowing the community to rally behind their talented musicians. Jazz 2 will also perform on the Washington coast on May 2, showcasing the area's rich jazz culture.

The concert serves not only as a fundraiser but also as a celebration of the local jazz scene in Mountlake Terrace and South Snohomish County. Attendees will enjoy a showcase of local talent as the musicians prepare for their competitive debut. The Nile Shrine Center Ballroom is located at 6601 244th St. S. W.

in Mountlake Terrace. This event underscores the community's support for youth arts programs and the importance of jazz education. Jazz 1 will leave for New York on May 6, aiming to bring recognition to their school and region.