Weekly “Music” Notes - November 17-21, 2025

Happy Sunday!

We are in the final week until Fall Break! Here’s everything you need to know for this week.

November 16-21, 2025

There will only be after school practice on Monday. After Fall Break should be a little calmer for me.

No other events

Upcoming Rehearsals and Concert!

According to our band calendar, the after-school rehearsals are scheduled for Monday, December 8, and the band concert will take place on Tuesday, December 9.

After-School Rehearsals:

Beginning Band: Monday, December 8, 4:15 PM – 5:15 PM

Symphonic Band: Monday, December 8, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM

Please note that after-school rehearsals are graded, as band is a co-curricular class. This means participation in events outside of regular school hours is mandatory.

If any Symphonic Band students attend the Beginning Band rehearsal, they may:

      - Assist beginners in a positive and non-disruptive manner

      - Play their instruments alongside beginners, modeling excellent behavior and performance technique

      - Work quietly on their Chromebooks or homework

It is crucial that all students attend these rehearsals. Since Beginning Band and Symphonic Band meet during separate class periods, students do not have daily full-band rehearsals. Missing rehearsals results in lost instructional time and important information.

If a student cannot attend a rehearsal, please notify me at least two weeks in advance with the reason for the absence. In such cases, an alternate assignment may be provided to make up the grade. Students absent without prior communication will be marked as Not Handed In (NHI). Attendance is required for the entire rehearsal unless prior communications and arrangements are made due to other commitments (e.g., sports, dance practice, cheer, etc). Communications must at least be in writing!

Band Concert

Tuesday, December 9 - Umatilla High School Auditorium, 7PM (Call time 6PM)

The Winter Band Concert is the biggest grade that students will have this quarter. Attendance is mandatory. Students should plan to stay for the entirety of the concert to support fellow band members! This continues to build our community!

Band Concert Attire:

Beginning Band - New UMS Band Shirt (Will receive soon!), Black Dress Pants/Maxi Length Skirt, Black Dress Socks/Stockings, and Black Dress Shoes

Symphonic Band - Black UMS Dress Shirt (Will receive soon!), Black Dress Pants/Maxi Length Skirt, Black Dress Socks/Stockings, and Black Dress Shoes

UPCOMING DATES

November 24-28: Thanksgiving Break (No School)

December 8: After School Beginning Band Rehearsal REQUIRED, 4:15-5:15pm

December 8: After School Symphonic Band Rehearsal REQUIRED, 5:30-6:30pm

December 9: Winter Band Concert, 7pm UHS Auditorium REQUIRED (CALL TIME 6PM)

December 13: Cracker Christmas Parade

December 22: Winter Break Begins

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!

Sunday, November 16, 4PM: Hall of Fame Concert featuring the Stetson Symphonic Band - Stetson University Lee Chapel, Elizabeth Hall

Monday, November 17, 7:30PM: Mount Dora Jazz Band at Copacabana Cuban Cafe (Ms. Pyburn performing!)

Friday, November 21, 7:30PM: Stetson Symphony Orchestra - Stetson University Lee Chapel, Elizabeth Hall

The Holiday Inn Available Shows! (Ms. Pyburn performing in the music ensemble for the show!

All shows are at Athens Theatre in DeLand, FL

Friday, November 21, 7:30PM (ALMOST SOLD OUT!)

Saturday, November 22, 7:30PM (ALMOST SOLD OUT!)

Sunday, November 23, 2:30PM (ALMOST SOLD OUT!)

Friday, November 28, 7:30PM (ALMOST SOLD OUT!)

Saturday, November 29, 2PM

Saturday, November 29, 7:30PM

Sunday, November 30, 2:30PM (ALMOST SOLD OUT!)

Thursday, December 4, 7:30PM

Friday, December 5, 7:30PM

Saturday, December 6, 2PM (ALMOST SOLD OUT!)

Sunday, December 7, 2:30PM (ALMOST SOLD OUT!)

Wednesday, December 10, 7:30PM

Thursday, December 11, 7:30PM

Friday, December 12, 7:30PM

Saturday, December 13, 7:30PM

Sunday, December 14, 2:30PM (ALMOST SOLD OUT!)

Purchase Tickets Here!: https://athensdeland.com/event/irving-berlins-holiday-inn/2025-11-21/

And that’s everything! Please keep up to date with all of our communications and social medias! The heading photo is from one of my rehearsals for the show I keep talking about 😁