Fall 2020
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!
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
Winter 2020-2021
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.
Our Jazz Ensemble I started recording tracks to be entered into several national jazz competitions, including Downbeat Student Music Awards & Essentially Ellington.
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!
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!
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
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
Spring 2021
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 WootenThe following students performed at the March FBA State Solo and Ensemble Contest, earning superior ratings! Sam Shaner, marimba (Superior with Distinction)Brayden Tompkins, horn
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!
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
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
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!
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
John Philip Sousa Band Award - Zach Dake
Louis Armstrong Jazz Band Award - Brayden Tompkins
Highest Honors Wind Ensemble - Maegan Mallett
Highest Honors Symphonic Band - Abigail Stout
Highest Honors Concert Band - Will Koger
Highest Honors Color Guard - Mabrie Baker
Highest Honors Percussion - Sam Shaner
Spirit Award - Sawyer Poulsen
Most Improved Wind Ensemble - Teresa Baltimore
Most Improved Symphonic Band - Bryce Hanson
Most Improved Concert Band - Gracie White
Most Improved Jazz Ensemble - Jake Henley
Most Improved Color Guard - Christina Baltimore
Most Improved Percussion - Emory Carroll
Jazz Ensemble I earned 3rd place at the National Jazz Festival, which had over 50 bands from across the country competing at it. Congratulations!