Crossroads Jazz - Our Crossroads performance (Jazz 1, 2, 3, plus Tyee Jazz 1 and Tillicum Jazz) has been rescheduled to Wednesdsay, February 8th at 7pm. Come enjoy some great jazz if you're in the neighborhood! (1/31/12)

Solo & Ensemble - Many of our students will be competing in the regional Solo & Ensemble contest at Liberty HS this coming Saturday. Come and support your friends and family! Directions are posted under the "Music" tab in case it's helpful, or you can find directions at http://eastshoremusic.wordpress.com. (1/24/12)

Ellington Recording CANCELLED - We are seeing another cancellation this weekend - the Saturday recording session is being rescheduled for sometime next week, please stay tuned for more information. School board policy dictates that we have no access to the buildings over the weekend after a Friday cancellation. (1/20/12)

Crossroads performance CANCELLED - We will not be performing at the Crossroads mall with the jazz bands on Wednesday, January 18th due to inclement weather. Please stay tuned for updates, as we will try to reschedule this event into the near future. (1/17/12)

Solo & Ensemble Festival - Solo and Ensemble Registration forms are now available for download under the Music tab. The submission deadline is January 6, 2012. All percussion and Honors students are REQUIRED to participate in an ensemble at this event. (12/15/11)

CWU Wind Ensemble Festival - All juniors and seniors, double check your calendars--Wind Ensemble is now scheduled to perform at the Central Washington University Festival on SATURDAY, March 3, at 2:00pm. This will be a full-day obligation (including travel time, etc), so please check your calendars NOW and let Ms. Roby know about any conflicts you may have. (12/7/11)

Notary Meeting - Please don't forget to attend tonight's Notary meeting (November 8th) from 6-8PM if you need to get notarized for the Vancouver trip! See you there (11/8/11)

Crystals - Crystals MP3 is now up for Symphonic Band. Maybe this piece will make a bit more sense now! (10/28/11)

MP3's - MP3's of the First Suite are now posted under the Music tab--Wind Ensemble members, get practicing. (10/21/11)

Grades - Just a reminder to please read through our grading policy, posted under "Policy" on this website, and refer any questions to your director. Wednesday practices and Friday football games do count as part of your student's grade! (9/16/11)

Forms, forms, forms - If you missed Eligibility Night, please remember to turn in your Health, Substance Use, and Eligibility forms as soon as possible. All three are available under the "Forms & Fees" section of this website and can be dropped off with Ms. Roby or Mr. Edwards. We need all three in order for your student to be able to travel with us! (8/26/11)

Jazz Gala Video - A small video clip of the 2011 Jazz Gala has been added to the website. If you would like a copy of the video covering the entire performance, they are available from the Newport Band Parents Association for a suggested donation of $10. Please contact any member of the board- e-mail addresses are located under the NBPA Board tab on this website. (6/9/11)

Savannah Music Festival - The 2011 Swing Central Jazz competition at the Savannah Music Festival in Savannah, GA concluded on Friday, April 1, 2011. Newport's Jazz I took 2nd place, winning $2,500 and $700 of equipment from D'Addario, which will benefit the entire band program. This is an amazing accomplishment and we are all extremely proud of this dedicated group! The competition was very tough; 12 of the best high school bands representing the entire United States competed for 3 spots in the finals. The winner of the competition, Dillard Center for the Arts of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, is an arts magnet school that was last year's winner. This group is an extremely talented band that may be the best high school jazz ensemble in the nation. Given that level of competition, the accomplishments of our band are all the more notable. Let's extend our congratulations to Mr. Eisenhauer and all the musicians in Jazz I. (4/4/11)