October 2020
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In October, our inaugural Pace High School chapter of the Jazz Education Network was started. Future scheduled events include listening nights, jam sessions, and performances by ensembles entirely made up of 64 new JEN members.
On October 31st, each section of the Pride of the Red White and Blue was featured on our Fall Performance Showcase. This was our first public musical performance opportunity of the school year!
November 2020
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Congratulations to the following band students who were named members of the 2020 Homecoming Court.
​McKenzie Baker, french horn
Izzy Bolling, trumpet
Heaven Brandt, flute
​Sadie Resmondo, clarinet
Aidan Westerkom, percussion
December 2020
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​Our Jazz Ensemble I started recording tracks to be entered into several national jazz competitions, including Downbeat Student Music Awards & Essentially Ellington.
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Our Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, Concert Band, Jazz Ensemble I, Jazz Ensemble II, and Pace Saxophone Project all came together to perform on our annual Winter Concert.
January 2021
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Pace High School was one of two schools to host an in person Gulf Coast Color Guard and Percussion Circuit show this season. Percussion and Guards from Florida, Alabama, & Mississippi were all in attendance!
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Jazz Ensemble 1 was invited to perform at Marshall University's Winter Jazz Festival, who received great feedback from the panel of professional Jazz educators!
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The following students performed at our Virtual District Solo and Ensemble Contest this year. It was a new experience for everyone.
Bella Arce, euphonium
Katelyn Badtke, flute
Heaven Brandt, flute
Emory Carroll, marimba
Grace Cavnar, trumpet
Joe Cavnar, alto sax
Jillian Cherven, alto sax
Zach Dake, trumpet
Caden Dale, trumpet
Gavin Fisher, marimba
Makara Gadow, flute
Jadon Hatfield, trumpet
Jake Henley, oboe & tenor sax
Caiden Holland, euphonium
Michial Holmes, trombone
Kynan Lilly, alto sax
Sarah Mulcahy, euphonium
Blake Panepinto, trombone
Sam Shaner, marimba
Savannah Short, flute
Abigail Stout, flute
Chance Szot, trumpet
Josh Thompson, snare
Brayden Tompkins, horn
Jayson Tran, trumpet
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We also held our own "in person" Solo and Ensemble Contest. Our students were able to receive instant feedback from our guest adjudicator, FBA Hall of Fame member, Mr. Joe Hooten. The following students took advantage of this additional performance opportunity.
Bella Arce, euphonium
Gunner Baker, trumpet
McKenzie Baker, horn
Karlie Black, flute
Anna Brennan, horn
Grace Cavnar, trumpet
Zach Dake, trumpet
Victoria Flores-Torres, flute
Caiden Holland, euphonium
Hadyn Lopez, trombone
Maegan Mallett, horn
Julianne Miller, trumpet
Sarah Mulcahy, euphonium
Elizabeth Root, flute
Abigail Stout, flute
Brayden Tompkins, horn
March 2021
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After attending two qualifying regionals, the Varsity Guard performed at the Florida Federation of Colorguard Circuit in Daytona Beach on March 28th and were named the Scholastic A Class Champions!
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On March 2nd, the Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, and Concert Band all performed their "Concert MPA" repertoire in front of a live panel of nine local adjudicators. After each performance, adjudicators took time to speak with each ensemble about their performance. Thank you to the following educators who came out and gave us valuable commentary on our performance!
Brittan Braddock
Tory Donahoo
Jody Dunn
Joe Hooten
Pete Krostag
Armand Navarro
Eddie Steadman
Tim Willis
Scooter Wooten
​The following students performed at the March FBA State Solo and Ensemble Contest, earning superior ratings!
Sam Shaner, marimba (Superior with Distinction)
Brayden Tompkins, horn
April 2021
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​CONGRATULATIONS to the following students for each earning a Superior rating on their performances at the April FBA State Solo and Ensemble Contest!
Katelyn Badtke, flute
Heaven Brandt, flute
Zach Dake, trumpet
Gavin Fisher, marimba (Superior with Distinction)
Makara Gadow, flute
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Congratulations to the following students who were selected to perform with the Santa Rosa All-County Honor Band in April! Our guest conductor was Dr. Brittan Braddock from the University of West Florida.
Abigail Roest, flute
Teresa Baltimore, clarinet
Taylor Miller, oboe
Jadyn Erickson, alto sax
Nicholas Salazar, alto sax
Ainsley Parnell, tenor sax
Bailey Godwin, baritone sax
Zach Dake, trumpet
Grace Cavnar, trumpet
Devin Snodgrass, trumpet
Izzy Bolling, trumpet
Bailey Mackey, trumpet
Brayden Tompkins, horn
Maegan Mallett, horn
Wyatt Vandenlangenberg, horn
McKenzie Baker, horn
Michial Holmes, trombone
Hadyn Lopez, trombone
Blake Panepinto, trombone
Sarah Mulcahy, euphonium
Thao Phetvorasack, tuba
Emory Carroll, percussion
Gavin Fisher, percussion
Sam Shaner, percussion
Layla Bass, percussion
Thomas Kassebaum, percussion
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Congratulations to the Indoor Percussion and Varsity Winter Guard for each being selected as a 2021 WGI World Championships Finalist! This is a huge accomplishment for each ensemble!
Also congratulations to the Indoor Percussion for being voted as the WGI Semi-Finals Fan Favorite!
May 2021
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Jazz Ensemble I & II, 6 JEN Combos and 9 Chamber Ensembles performed at the inaugural Small Ensemble Showcase. Majority of the music performed was selected & rehearsed completely by the student groups. Bravo to all performers!
Congratulations to our 2020-2021 Band Award Recipients
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John Philip Sousa Band Award - Zach Dake
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Louis Armstrong Jazz Band Award - Brayden Tompkins ​
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Highest Honors Wind Ensemble - Maegan Mallett
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Highest Honors Symphonic Band - Abigail Stout
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Highest Honors Concert Band - Will Koger
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Highest Honors Color Guard - Mabrie Baker
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Highest Honors Percussion - Sam Shaner
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Spirit Award - Sawyer Poulsen
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Most Improved Wind Ensemble - Teresa Baltimore
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Most Improved Symphonic Band - Bryce Hanson
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Most Improved Concert Band - Gracie White
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​Most Improved Jazz Ensemble - Jake Henley
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Most Improved Color Guard - Christina Baltimore
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Most Improved Percussion - Emory Carroll
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​Jazz Ensemble I earned 3rd place at the National Jazz Festival, which had over 50 bands from across the country competing at it. Congratulations!