The Edmonds Arts Festival’s focus on kids is reflected in the lineup on the amphitheater stage, June 16-18.
On Friday morning, hear the Madrona Middle School orchestra under the direction of Victoria Nelson at 10 a.m., followed by the school’s jazz band directed by Matt Edwards.
Barclay Shelton Dance Centre students present “Dance Theatrics,” Saturday morning, showcasing jazz, ballet, tap, modern dance and hip-hop.
Sunday’s performances include those by the Edmonds-Woodway High School Philharmonic, directed by Karen Helseth. The concert will feature an alumni chamber orchestra and the school’s orchestra performing classical and pops selections.
The Meadowdale Middle School jazz band performs Sunday afternoon under the direction of Bruce Laven.
And then after that you won’t want to miss Edmonds-Woodway’s Jazz 1 band.
Directed by Jake Bergevin, the band is considered one of the top high school jazz bands in the nation, having performed and competed in May at the Essentially Ellington festival in New York City.
The schedule for the amphitheater stage also includes regional performers:
Friday
Madrona Middle School orchestra, 10 a.m. — Under the direction of Victoria Nelson.
Madrona’s jazz band, 11 a.m. — Directed by Matt Edwards.
Jessica Lynne, 12:30 p.m. — A rising star in the country music world.
Ranger and the Re-Arrangers, 2 p.m. — Lively “gypsy” jazz band.
Nick Drummond, 3:30 p.m. — Upbeat alternative-folk music.
Commander Mojo and the Horns of Discontent, 5 p.m. — Rock and R&B from the 1960s and ’70s.
Stacy Jones Band, 6:30 p.m. — Award-winning blues band.
Saturday
Barclay Shelton Dance Centre, 11 a.m. — Jazz, ballet, tap, modern dance and hip-hop.
Phoenix Theatre, 12:30 p.m. — “Comedy Smorgasbord” is the perfect recipe for Father’s Day weekend. See hilarious short restaurant-themed plays written by Debra Rich Gettleman.
Clave Gringa Cuban Jazz Band, 2 p.m. — Cuban rhythms to make the crowd move.
Skinny Blue, 3:30 p.m. — A blues-rock singer/songwriter who gives old tunes a new vibe.
Portage Bay Big Band, 5 p.m. — The hits of the 1930s and ’40s, by a band that’s been swinging for more than 25 years.
Easy Company Band, 6:30 p.m. — Sing along to old favorites and enjoy new songs.
Sunday
Edmonds-Woodway High School Philharmonic, 11:30 a.m. — Directed by Karen Helseth.
Abby Gilbert, 10 a.m. — Internationally renowned classical guitarist.
Meadowdale Middle School jazz band, 1 p.m. — Under the direction of Bruce Laven.
Edmonds-Woodway’s Jazz 1 band, 2:30 p.m. — Directed by Jake Bergevin
Kellee Bradley Band, 4 p.m. — An award-winning singer/songwriter. Think Sheryl Crow, Chrissy Hynde and Aretha Franklin.
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