Bellevue Jazz Festival - May 4th, 2019
- Jazz I ensemble - 2nd Place, "3A" Division
- All-Star Combo I - Kenji Wagner, Trombone
- All-Star Combo II - Randy Salazar, Bass and Allison Saw, Flute
Reno Jazz Festival: April 27, 2019
- Jazz I ensemble - 1st Place, "C" Division
- Jazz I combo - 1st Place, "A" Division
- The entire Interlake Jazz Ensemble was recognized with Outstanding Medalist Awards
- Overall Outstanding Soloist Award - Kenji Wagner
Newport Jazz Festival: March 9th, 2019
- Jazz II ensemble - Runners up, "A/AA" Division
- Jazz I ensemble - Winner, "AAA" Division
- Overall Outstanding Soloist Award -
Kenji Wagner, Trombone "AAA" Division
- Recognized as Outstanding Soloists are
Iris Deng, Miles Eng & Samuel Hickman, Trumpet
Kenji Wagner, Trombone
Sophie Pinck, Bass
Priya Rasal, Guitar
Elijah Baradi, Drums
Eugene Yum, Drums
- Jazz I Ensemble - Sweepstakes Winner (Overall Best Jazz Band)
Spring 2019
Congratulations to the Interlake High School Concert Choir and the Interlake High School Sinfonia Orchestra and their directors Michael King and Shira Katsman on both receiving First Place in their respective categories at the World Strides Heritage Festival in San Francisco last month. The Concert Choir won Gold 1st Place for Choir. The Gold rating is the highest rating possible and comes with an invitation to the National Festival at Carnegie Hall! The Sinfonia Orchestra won multiple awards including Silver 1st Place for Orchestra and Outstanding Orchestra Group Award, and they received the Sweepstakes Instrumental Program award. In addition, two students received individual honors. Benjamin Mousseau received the Outstanding Vocal Soloist award and Aisha Richards, received the Ovation Award.
Congratulations to the Interlake High School Concert Choir and the Interlake High School Sinfonia Orchestra and their directors Michael King and Shira Katsman on both receiving First Place in their respective categories at the World Strides Heritage Festival in San Francisco last month. The Concert Choir won Gold 1st Place for Choir. The Gold rating is the highest rating possible and comes with an invitation to the National Festival at Carnegie Hall! The Sinfonia Orchestra won multiple awards including Silver 1st Place for Orchestra and Outstanding Orchestra Group Award, and they received the Sweepstakes Instrumental Program award. In addition, two students received individual honors. Benjamin Mousseau received the Outstanding Vocal Soloist award and Aisha Richards, received the Ovation Award.
Bellevue Jazz Festival, 2018
Interlake Jazz 1 placed 1st in the AAA Division
Outstanding Soloist Awards:
Honorable Mention:
Buddy DeFranco Jazz Festival at the University of Montana - 2018:
BEST SOLOIST (IHS had 3 out of 4 awarded!)
BEST SECTION (IHS had 2 of 4 sections awarded)
Newport Jazz Festival, 2018
Chamber Orchestra sweeps the Awards Ceremony in Anaheim!
The Interlake Chamber Orchestra gave an amazing performance of the Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 by J. S. Bach and Introduction & Allegro, op. 47 by Edward Elgar at the World Strides Heritage Festival in Anaheim on Friday, March 16. They received a perfect score of 100 points from all three adjudicators! This is a HUGE accomplishment because in the 40+ years of this national festival it is the very first time that an instrumental group has ever received perfect scores from all the judges!!! The orchestra received the Adjudicator Award, Outstanding Orchestra Group Award, Gold 1st Place Award, and the Spirit of Anaheim Perfection award (a one-time award created specifically for their incredible achievement). Four of our students also received the Maestro Award – Marie Leou, Fiona Soetrisno, Léo Dage, and Sophia Cho.
We are so fortunate to have a thriving music program here at Interlake, and this is due to the support we receive from the IMPA, our music families, and the incredible Interlake staff. Thank YOU for your continued support of music!
Congratulations to the following music students on their acceptance into 2018 WMEA All-State Honor Groups!!
BAND
Iris D
Daniel S
Kira E
Anthony X
Marjorie H
Estella X
Jessie L
CHOIR
Aayushi K
Sidharth LMeghan R
Kai W
ORCHESTRA
Emily C
Olivia M
Kelly C
Jessica N
Monica CRussel S
Léo D
Sophia S
Téo D
Fiona S
Hanna J
Jacob Z
Reno Jazz Festival, 2017
Interlake Music makes news...
Here are some new Jazz Band videos produced by Villy Vassdal, be sure and thank him next time you see him set up to record a concert!:
2015 Crossroads Student Fest, Interlake High School Jazz II Band
2015 Crossroads Student Fest, Interlake High School Jazz I Band
2015 Bellevue Jazz Festival, Interlake High School Jazz II
2015 Bellevue Jazz Festival, Interlake High School Jazz I
Our Facebook page contains photos of both the Choir and Orchestra concert as well as the All Bands concert.
Information Notes
Congratulations to the Interlake Music Program for being awarded the following Enrichment & Innovation grants!
Orchestra accolades for 2015-2016
Marching Band accolades for 2015-2016
Interlake Jazz 1 placed 1st in the AAA Division
Outstanding Soloist Awards:
- Mert Selcuk, piano
- Ishaan Ghose, tenor sax
- Kenji Wagner, trombone
- Kai Wagner, trombone
Honorable Mention:
- Ryan Bui, Baritone Saxophone
- Amy Shell & Iris Deng, Trumpet
- Alison Saw, Flute
Buddy DeFranco Jazz Festival at the University of Montana - 2018:
BEST SOLOIST (IHS had 3 out of 4 awarded!)
- Mert Selcuk, piano
- Amy Shell, trumpet
- Kenji Wagner, trombone
- Ryan Bui, Baritone Saxophone
- Ishaan Ghose, Tenor Saxophone
BEST SECTION (IHS had 2 of 4 sections awarded)
- Trumpet
- Saxophone
Newport Jazz Festival, 2018
- Jazz II - A/AA Division Showcase winners
Chamber Orchestra sweeps the Awards Ceremony in Anaheim!
The Interlake Chamber Orchestra gave an amazing performance of the Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 by J. S. Bach and Introduction & Allegro, op. 47 by Edward Elgar at the World Strides Heritage Festival in Anaheim on Friday, March 16. They received a perfect score of 100 points from all three adjudicators! This is a HUGE accomplishment because in the 40+ years of this national festival it is the very first time that an instrumental group has ever received perfect scores from all the judges!!! The orchestra received the Adjudicator Award, Outstanding Orchestra Group Award, Gold 1st Place Award, and the Spirit of Anaheim Perfection award (a one-time award created specifically for their incredible achievement). Four of our students also received the Maestro Award – Marie Leou, Fiona Soetrisno, Léo Dage, and Sophia Cho.
We are so fortunate to have a thriving music program here at Interlake, and this is due to the support we receive from the IMPA, our music families, and the incredible Interlake staff. Thank YOU for your continued support of music!
Congratulations to the following music students on their acceptance into 2018 WMEA All-State Honor Groups!!
BAND
Iris D
Daniel S
Kira E
Anthony X
Marjorie H
Estella X
Jessie L
CHOIR
Aayushi K
Sidharth LMeghan R
Kai W
ORCHESTRA
Emily C
Olivia M
Kelly C
Jessica N
Monica CRussel S
Léo D
Sophia S
Téo D
Fiona S
Hanna J
Jacob Z
Reno Jazz Festival, 2017
- Jazz I - First Place “B” Division
- Jazz I, First Place “AAA” Division, Sweepstakes Award
- Jazz II, Runner-up “A” Division
Interlake Music makes news...
Here are some new Jazz Band videos produced by Villy Vassdal, be sure and thank him next time you see him set up to record a concert!:
2015 Crossroads Student Fest, Interlake High School Jazz II Band
2015 Crossroads Student Fest, Interlake High School Jazz I Band
2015 Bellevue Jazz Festival, Interlake High School Jazz II
2015 Bellevue Jazz Festival, Interlake High School Jazz I
Our Facebook page contains photos of both the Choir and Orchestra concert as well as the All Bands concert.
Information Notes
Congratulations to the Interlake Music Program for being awarded the following Enrichment & Innovation grants!
- A grant of $1,000 awarded to the “Music Alive” program shared by Highland and Interlake High School – David Kim and Paul Gillespie
- A grant of $500 to be used towards an Instrumental Music Clinician – David Kim
- A grant of $500 awarded to the “Enhancing Student Learning Experiences and Orchestra Performances through Professional Coaching” program - Shira Katsman
Orchestra accolades for 2015-2016
- Superior Ratings for all 3 Orchestras (Chamber, Sinfonia and Concert) in the King-Co Eastshore Orchestra Festival
- WIAA 2015-2016 Academic State Champions
- Congratulations to Marie Leou for winning 3rd place in the solo violin division of the Washington State Solo & Ensemble Festival
- Many Interlake Orchestra students were selected to perform in the All-State and All-Northwest Honor Groups
Marching Band accolades for 2015-2016
- Congratulations to the Marching Band for their 2nd Place finish in the 17th of May Parade (Ballard) and...drum roll....
- FIRST PLACE Finish in the Port Townsend Grand Rhody Parade!
