Garfield Jazz Foundation

Hannah Mowry (pronounced "MORE-ee") is the Co-Director of Instrumental Music at Garfield, overseeing the collaborative work of all Wind Band, Jazz, and Orchestral Ensembles. Mowry joined the Garfield music team in 2026, and is a songwriter, educator, and advocate. Originally from Tri-Cities, Washington, Mowry obtained her Bachelor’s in Music Education with a minor in Interdisciplinary Honors from Central Washington University and holds a Master’s degree in Music Education from the American Band College of Central Washington University. From 2018-2022, Mowry served as the Co-Director of Bands at Mount Si High School, teaching Wind Bands, Jazz Bands, Orchestra, and various music elective courses. From 2022-2026, Mowry served as the Director of Bands & Jazz at Roosevelt High School.