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Weekly “Music” Notes - April 7-12, 2025

  • Writer: Sara Pyburn
    Sara Pyburn
  • Apr 6
  • 4 min read

Happy Sunday!


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


April 7-11, 2025

Exact piano rehearsal days tentative

Tuesday April 8: Piano Accompanist (during school)

Thursday April 10: Piano Accompanist (during school)

Friday April 11: Altoona and Umatilla Elementary School Visits

Saturday April 12: Solo & Ensemble 2, The Villages Charter Middle School


Solo & Ensemble Piano Rehearsals

Parents, I will be sending you an email about this if this applies to your child, but please have money ready for your accompanist! It is $40 (covering at least one rehearsal and the performance). I did my best to keep everything during school, but some students may need to rehearse after school.


IMPORTANT DATES FOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL VISITS!

We have three elementary school visits scheduled. Please notice that there has been a little adjustment in schedule. The Jazz Band will be performing for the students during school and will be excused from their classes. Please get it signed and returned to me ASAP!


Spring Creek Elementary - Wednesday, April 2 (Morning)✅

Altoona & Umatilla Elementary - Friday, April 11 (more details to come)


What's in Store for Quarter 4?

Fundraiser! - Tumblr & Coffee

This fundraiser is up and running! This is to help support any outstanding band fees. https://instaraise.com/umatillaschools/msband?a=17&as=k&at=1743526758205#top


Solo & Ensemble 2, The Villages Charter Middle School

This event is on April 12. Just like the one last month, students will perform either a solo or an ensemble in front of a judge who then will give students feedback on how to get better at their instrument. Students who are participating in this event will receive an automatic A for their Solo & Ensemble grade for this quarter. Everyone else is still required to prepare a solo or an ensemble for a grade (in class performance).


Lakeside Jazz Festival, Kenneth Parker Amphitheatre - Port Orange, FL

This event is on April 25. Students in the Jazz Band are REQUIRED to go to this performance. Students will perform on the Café Stage at 11am. There will be three jazz educators from across Florida giving us feedback. After our performance, we will receive a clinic from one of these educators to help us improve. Detail specifics were sent out last week. Please email me if you have questions or would like to chaperone!


Umatilla MS Spring Concert, Umatilla High School - Umatilla, FL

Our Spring Concert will be on April 29 at 7PM! More details to come!


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 6, 1 PM - Stetson Percussion Ensemble Concert, Lee Chapel - Elizabeth Hall, Stetson University, DeLand, FL. FREE!!!


Sunday, April 6, 4 PM - Stetson Woodwind Ensembles Concert, Lee Chapel - Elizabeth Hall, Stetson University, DeLand, FL. FREE!!!


Sunday, April 6, 7:30 PM - Stetson Brass Ensembles Concert, Lee Chapel - Elizabeth Hall, Stetson University, DeLand, FL. 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! :)


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


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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