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Weekly “Music” Notes - April 14-18, 2025

  • Writer: Sara Pyburn
    Sara Pyburn
  • 6 days ago
  • 4 min read

Happy Sunday!


Here’s everything you need to know for this week.


April 14-18, 2025

Friday April 18: Good Friday (No School)


Shoutouts!

Yesterday, we had Solo & Ensemble 2 at the Villages, and our students did wonderful!


Congrats to Payten (Flute), Cody (Clarinet), Clayton (Alto Sax), Evelyn (French Horn), Ansley (French Horn), Emily (Trombone), Leeah (Baritone), and Major (Baritone) for receiving superior ratings! This is the highest rating you can receive at this event!


Another congratulations to Raenah (Flute), Faith (Clarinet), Jackson (Trumpet), Mia (French Horn), Landyn (Baritone), Ella (Marimba), David (Snare Drum), and the Percussion Ensemble (Emily, David, Jaxon, Jace, Karlie, and Vincent) for receiving excellent ratings! This is the second highest rating you can receive at this event!


Super excited for all of you! I hope you all consider going to Solo & Ensemble next year because it’s more fun and easier every time you do it!


Also a shoutout to all our band FFA students at the fair! Tell me how you guys did and I can share your accomplishments on here!


Lakeside Jazz Festival SOON!

Lakeside Jazz Festival is NEXT WEEK! This is a grade for all jazz band students. Itinerary is the following:


Friday April 25, 2025

7:45 AM – Meet in Band room/Load equipment

8:30 AM – Depart from Umatilla MS

9:45 PM – Arrive at Lakeside – Ms. Pyburn & Mr. Innis will check bands in

10:00 AM – Unload Equipment

10:40 PM – Scheduled Warm-Up Time

11:00 AM – Performance by the UMS Jazz Band, Café Stage

11:20 PM – Jazz Clinic with One Judge

11:45 AM – Pack up Instruments

12:00 PM – Watch Bands, Main Stage *May be able to get concessions

depending on lines*

1:00 PM – Performance by the UHS Swingin’ Bulldogs

1:30 PM – Load Equipment/Lunch

3:00 PM – Return to Lakeside for remaining bands

4:45 PM – UNF Jazz Ensemble II

6:00 PM – Depart for Umatilla High School

7:30 PM – Pick-up from Umatilla High School


UMS Spring Concert Soon!

Our Spring Concert is Tuesday, April 29th at the Umatilla High School Auditorium.


Date: April 29th

Time: 7PM, Call Time 6PM

Location: Umatilla High School Auditorium


This concert is a grade for ALL STUDENTS. Please understand that students need to be playing in class. Otherwise, they may not be able to perform on the concert and will have to do an alternate assignment for credit.


Attire - Returners

UMS Band Dress Shirt

Black Dress Pants/Maxi Length Skirt

Black Dress Socks

Black Dress Shoes

Attire - Beginners

White Dress Shirt/Blouse

Black Dress Pants/Maxi Length Skirt

Black Dress Socks

Black Dress Shoes


Students must have their music, instruments, and any supplies for their instruments.


CONCERTS FOR PASS-OFFS!

As Pass-Offs are once again back for this quarter, here are some really awesome concerts you can check out! REMEMBER TO TAKE A PHOTO OR CHECK IN WITH ME FOR CREDIT!!!


Sunday April 13, 7:30 PM - Stetson Chamber Music Gala I, Lee Chapel, Elizabeth Hall, Stetson University. FREE!!!!


Thursday, April 17, 7 PM - Swing into Spring: A Jazz Collection, Daytona State News Journal Center, Daytona Beach, FL. $10 for Adults, $5 for child under 11 (bring your student ID just in case)

I am performing with the Daytona State Jazz Band in this concert! I will be playing tenor saxophone and flute!


Friday & Saturday, April 25-26, All Day - Lakeside Jazz Festival, Kenneth Parker Amphitheatre in Port Orange, FL. FREE!!! 

Not only will our jazz band be performing on Friday, but there are also other middle schools, high schools, colleges, and professional groups performing both days!

Friday BIG NAME GROUPS

  • University of North Florida Jazz 1 & 2

  • University of South Florida Jazz 1

  • United States Airforce Band of the West

Saturday BIG NAME GROUPS

  • Daytona State College (I am performing!)

  • University of North Florida Jazz 3

  • University of Central Florida Jazz 2

  • University of Central Florida Flying Horse Big Band

  • United States Marine Band

I will be there both days, be sure to come find me! And take pictures! :)



Friday April 25, 7:30 PM - Stetson Symphony Orchestra Concert, Lee Chapel, Elizabeth Hall, Stetson University. $10 for adults $5 for students.


Saturday April 26, 7:30 PM - Stetson University Symphonic Band, Lee Chapel, Elizabeth Hall, Stetson University. $10 for Adults, $5 for Students.


Summer Camps!

There are some awesome camps that happen over the summer for students! Check them out below! Summer camps are a great way to make new friends, continue to get better at your instrument, and have fun!


Stetson University Summer Music Camps

Rising 7 - Graduating 12 grade students are open to the following summer camps:


University of Central Florida Summer Music Camps

The Following is open to Rising 7-8 Grade Students


University of South Florida Summer Music Camps

The Following is Open to Rising 7-8 Students


Florida State University Summer Music Camps


University of Florida Summer Music Camps


Full Sail University Summer Music Camp

University of North Florida Summer Music Camp


As always, please reach out if you have any questions. Please keep up to date with our blog, website, online calendar, any emails, and the BAND App!



 
 
 

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