Weekly “Music” Notes - April 28 - May 2, 2025
- Sara Pyburn
- Apr 27
- 3 min read
Happy Sunday!
Here’s what you need to know for this week!
April 28 - May 2, 2025
Monday, April 28: Beginning Band Rehearsal, 4:15-5:30 PM
Tuesday, April 29: Spring Band Concert, UHS Auditorium. Call Time 6PM, Downbeat 7PM
Wednesday, April 30th: Band Officer Applications DUE
Thursday, May 1: Science EOC (8th Grade Only)
Thursday, May 1: Umatilla High School Prism Concert, 6:30PM
Friday, May 2: Voting Closes End of Day for Superlatives
Lakeside Debrief
Congratulations to our Jazz Band for a successful first ever Lakeside Jazz Festival! We received an excellent on stage and got some wonderful feedback from the judges!
Best Section Award: The Saxophones!
Best Soloist: To Be Announced at the BAND AWARD CEREMONY!
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.
BEGINNING BAND! You have a MANDATORY AFTER SCHOOL REHEARSAL TOMORROW, APRIL 28TH FROM 4:15-5:30PM!
LOOKING AHEAD!
Wednesday, April 30th: Band Officer Applications DUE: https://forms.office.com/r/KtXQtXaSg6
Friday, May 2nd: Band Superlatives Voting DUE
Monday, May 5th: Officer Speeches - Band Captain and Lieutenant Only
Wednesday, May 7th: Band Officer Interviews, After School
Friday, May 9th: Band Award Ceremony, UMS Gym, 6PM
May 12-20, 2025: Pyburn Out, Stetson University Symphonic Band Tour - Costa Rica
Friday, May 23rd: Spring Band Celebration, 4-8PM at UMS (Band Fees MUST be paid to attend this event)
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!!!
Thursday, May 1: Umatilla High School Prism Concert, 6:30PM
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:
Flute Workshop, June 16-21, 2025
https://www.stetson.edu/music/community/music-workshops/flute-workshop.php
Double Reed Camp, June 9-14, 2025
https://www.stetson.edu/music/community/music-workshops/double-reed-workshop.php
Clarinet Clinic, June 9-14, 2025
https://www.stetson.edu/music/community/music-workshops/clarinet-workshop.php
Saxophone Workshop, June 23-28, 2025 https://www.stetson.edu/music/community/music-workshops/saxophone-workshop.php
Brass & Percussion Camp, July 7-12, 2025 (Open to Rising 9 - Graduating 12) https://www.stetson.edu/music/community/music-workshops/brass-camp.php
University of Central Florida Summer Music Camps
The Following is open to Rising 7-8 Grade Students
Flute Boot Camp, June 13-15, 2025
Flute & Piccolo Institute, June 16-20, 2025
Clarinet Boot Camp, June 13-15, 2025
Middle School Brass Camp, July 7-9, 2025
https://cah.ucf.edu/performingarts/middle-school-brass-camp/
University of South Florida Summer Music Camps
The Following is Open to Rising 7-8 Students
Middle School Band Camp, June 9-13, 2025
Commercial Music Summer Camp: Digital Music & World Rhythms, July 7-11, 2025
Da "Bull" Reed Camp, July 14-18, 2025 (For Ages 13 and up)
REGISTER HERE: https://www.usf.edu/arts/music/events/usf-summer-music-camps.aspx
Florida State University Summer Music Camps
Middle School Band Camp, June 29 - July 5, 2025
University of Florida Summer Music Camps
Total Musicianship Band Camp, June 22-27, 2025
Full Sail University Summer Music Camp
Music Production & Audio Camp, June 9-13, 2025 OR July 14-18, 2025 (Ages 13-17) https://www.fullsaillabs.com/music-production-teens-2025
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!
We are so close to the end of the school year! You got this!
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