Fall 2019
Congratulations to the following band students who were named members of the 2019 Homecoming Court.McKenzie Baker, french horn; Sean House, euphonium; Greg Kennison, euphonium; Julian Paciaroni, trumpet; Katie Hilliard, tenor sax; And special CONGRATULATIONS to Katie Hilliard for being named the 2019 Homecoming Queen!
Congratulations to the Pace High Band for winning the Grand Champion trophy at the Gulf Coast Invitational on September 28th at Biloxi High School in Biloxi, MS!
The band also brought home Best in Class Percussion, Guard, Visual, General Effect, and Music AND Best Overall Percussion, Guard, Visual, General Effect, and Music.
Congratulations to the Pace High Band for receiving Straight Superior ratings at their annual District 1 Marching Music Performance Assessment on October 12th at Tate High School!
Congratulations to the Pride of the Red, White, and Blue for being named GRAND CHAMPIONS at the Hurricane Classic at West Harrison High School in Gulfport, MS on October 19th!Additionally, the band also took home Best Overall and Best in Class 4A Music, General Effect, Visual, Percussion, and Color Guard awards!
Winter 2019-2020
Congratulations to the following students who were selected for the 2020 Santa Rosa All-County Honor Band:
Flute: Ruth Root, Katelyn Badtke, Lydia Thies, Makara Gadow, Charlotte Taylor
Oboe: Taylor Miller
Clarinet: Abigail Nielsen; Maytal Baurberg; Caylee Fisher
Bassoon: Joy Jimenez
Bass Clarinet: Ashleigh Brewer
Alto Sax: Diona Schmick; Nya Arce
Tenor Sax: Katie Hilliard; Ainsley Parnell
Baritone Sax: Chance VanOverberghe
Trumpet: Ayush BC; Julian Paciaroni; Zach Dake; Devin Snodgrass; Azmi Atkinson; Grace Cavnar; Izzy Bolling
French Horn: Connor Hammond; Jacob Kurmann; Maegan Mallett; Stevie Townsend; Brayden Tompkins; Anna Brennan; Maddy Merchel
Trombone: Hadyn Lopez; Sean House; Michial Holmes; Thomas Barton; Hope Schulte; Allison Hatteroth
Euphonium: Greg Kennison; Sarah Mulcahy
Tuba: Andy Wood; Chandler VanOverberghe; Thao Phetvorasack; Markus Constantine
Percussion: Sam Shaner; Jacob Sallee; Bryce Jollie; Wil Cornelius; Layla Bass
On November 23rd, the band performed in a parade at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom. While in Orlando, band students also visited Disney Springs and Epcot.
Congratulations to the Jazz Ensemble I for bringing home a 2nd place trophy at the Best of the West Jazz Competition in Destin on January 18th.
Congratulations to the Varsity Winterguard and Indoor Percussion ensembles for winning 1st place in their classes at the first two Gulf Coast Guard and Percussion Circuit shows of the season.
Congratulations to all students who performed at our annual District 1 Solo and Ensemble Contest at Escambia High School on February 15th. In addition to many fine solo performances, all of our chamber ensembles received a Superior rating.
Jazz 1 - Jazz MPA @ Pensacola State College
Congratulations to the Jazz Ensemble I and their director Mr. Michanowicz for earning Straight Superior ratings at their annual Jazz Music Performance Assessment on Friday, February 21st!
Congratulations to the Varsity Winter Guard for earning 3rd place at the WGI Regional in Gulfport, MS on February 29th!
Spring 2020
Congratulations to the Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, & Concert Band for each earning Straight Superior ratings at their annual Concert Music Performance Assessment at Fort Walton Beach High School on March 5th & 6th!
Congratulations to senior trumpet player Julian Paciaroni for named one of the 2020 Pace High School Pacesetters." The Pacesetter Award recognizes exemplary Patriots who through their character, self-discipline, and service have set the pace and provided positive leadership to our school." "Faculty selection criteria: 2.5 GPA or higher, exemplary behavior record, positive attitude, service to school and/or community, strength to overcome adversity, and outstanding personal character."
Congratulations to our Band Award Recipients
John Philip Sousa Band Award- Connor Hammond
Louis Armstrong Jazz Band Award- Sam Shaner
Highest Honors Wind Ensemble- Sean House
Highest Honors Symphonic Band- Ainsley Joslyn
Highest Honors Concert Band- Wyatt Vandenlangenberg
Highest Honors Color Guard- Elissa Hall
Highest Honors Percussion- Jacob Sallee
Spirit Award- Ruth Root
Most Improved Wind Ensemble- Andy Wood
Most Improved Symphonic Band- Sarah Mulcahy
Most Improved Concert Band- Levy Johnson
Most Improved Jazz Ensemble- Brayden Tompkins
Most Improved Color Guard- Cherel Fields
Most Improved Percussion- Emma Deaton