Weekly “Music” Notes - April 13-17, 2026
- Sara Pyburn
- 17 hours ago
- 3 min read
Good Evening and Happy Saturday!
Here’s everything you need to know for this week!
April 13-17, 2026
Monday, April 13: Chattlanta (Pyburn Out)
Tuesday, April 14: Chattlanta (Pyburn Out)
Wednesday, April 15: Chattlanta (Pyburn Out)
Thursday, April 16: Open Practice, 4-5PM
Friday, April 17: Lakeside Jazz Festival, 2PM Cafe Stage
Solo and Ensemble 2 Debrief
Congratulations to all the students who performed in the Solo and Ensemble festival today!
Superior
Dixie Barns, Flute
Brynn Jackson, Clarinet
Marcus Cuevas, Trumpet
Evan Purdy, Trumpet
Emily Delker, Trombone
Anthony Ferrell, Trombone
Aiden Mayer, Tuba
David Rogers, Percussion (Snare Drum)
Emily Young, Percussion (Timpani)
Excellent
Kayden Frieszell, Flute
Manuela Flores Armas, Clarinet
Gabrielle Smith, Clarinet
Arie Weiler, Clarinet
Sariah Laurence, Alto Saxophone
Jackson Taylor, Trumpet
Eleanore Iwanski, Percussion (Mallet)
Good
Liam Giddens, French Horn
Be proud of this amazing accomplishment! You all took a brave step forward in becoming a better musician!
Lakeside Jazz Festival, April 17
Lakeside Jazz Festival is right around the corner! Here’s is all the up-to-date information!
Date: Friday, April 17, 2026
Performance Time: 2PM on Cafe Stage
Location: Kenneth Parker Amphitheatre in Port Orange, FL
Uniform: UMS Jazz Polo, Black Dress Pants, Black Dress Shoes (Students may bring a change of shoes. They CANNOT change out of their polo)
Itinerary:
10:30 AM – Students meet in band room with early lunch
11:30 AM – Depart Umatilla Middle School
12:55 PM – Arrive at Lakeside Jazz Festival
12:55PM – Unload the Bus
1:00 PM – Walk to site (Ms. Pyburn will check in the band)
1:20 PM – Scheduled Warm-up Time
2:00 PM – Performance by the UMS Tiger Jazz Band – Café Stage
2:20 PM – Clinic with one of our Judges
2:45 PM – Pack-Up Instruments
3:00 PM – Continue to Explore (Watch Jazz Bands, Art Festival, Eat Food, etc)
3:45 PM – In Seats at Main Stage
4:00 PM – Watch Bands (Spruce Creek HS 12 O’Clock, Stetson Jazz)
5:30 PM – Daytona State College Jazz Band (Ms. Pyburn performance)
6:15 PM – Load Equipment
6:30 PM – Depart Lakeside Jazz Festival
7:45 PM – Arrive at Umatilla Middle School
Directions to Lakeside Jazz Festival:
2001 City Center Cir, Port Orange, FL 32129
Chaperone email coming soon! I apologize for the delay, it has been really hectic
Please see the attached itinerary and suggested packing list. Please understand that the itinerary may change due to busing, but this will give you a basic idea.
Upcoming Dates:
Thursday, May 7: UPDATED Symphonic After School Rehearsal, 4:15-5:15PM
Monday, May 11: UPDATED Beginning Band Rehearsal, 4:15-5:15PM
Tuesday, May 12: Spring Concert, Umatilla HS Auditorium, 7PM
Upcoming Pass-Off Performances
Students can attend a music concert as a pass-off AS LONG AS THERE IS A PHOTO OR VIDEO! I will also accept a program if photo or video cannot be taken!
April 17 & 18: Lakeside Jazz Festival, Kenneth Parker Amphitheatre, Port Orange (ALL DAY, FREE!)
- Friday Performances From:
- Daytona State College
- Stetson University
- University of South Florida Jazz I
- University of Central Florida Flying Horse Big Band
- Saturday Performances From:
- University of North Florida Jazz I, II, III
- United States Marine Band All Star Jazz Band
Saturday, April 18, 7:30PM: Stetson University Symphonic Band - Stetson University, Lee Chapel
Sunday, April 19 - Lee Chapel, Stetson University:
- Percussion Ensemble, 1PM
- Woodwind Ensembles, 4PM
- Brass Ensembles, 7:30PM
Tuesday, April 21, 7:30PM: Trombone Studio Recital - Stetson University, Lee Chapel
Wednesday, April 22, 7:30PM: Stetson Jazz Ensemble - Second Stage Theatre, DeLand
Friday, April 24, 7:30PM: Stetson Symphony Orchestra - Stetson University, Lee Chapel
And that’s everything! If you are going on the Chattlanta trip, I will see you bright and early tomorrow morning, otherwise, see you Thursday! 🎶
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