The camp this week will run from 9:00am to 3:00pm, Monday through Friday.  We will still have our Tuesday and Thursday evening rehearsals from 6:00pm to 9:00pm.

Band camp is much more enjoyable when you prepare properly!  Remember these helpful tips!

1.       Get plenty of rest the night before.  Eat breakfast, but avoid milk or dairy items.  Even grabbing a quick piece of fruit, toast, or a granola bar will make the difference between a good and bad day.  

2.       Dress comfortably, yet appropriately.  Light colored clothing, t-shirt, shorts, and tennis shoes with socks are a must.  Avoid jeans, sandals, and heavy clothing.  A hat and sunglasses are optional, but encouraged.  Apply sunscreen since we will spend a lot of time outside.

3.       Hydration is the key to wellness!  Bring a large water bottle with water.  We will refill it as many times as needed for your child.  Start drinking water NOW!

4.       Bring a healthy lunch.  We will allow the students plenty of time to eat and socialize around noon each day.  Students are NOT permitted to leave for lunch.

5.       Bring your instrument.  

6.       Come prepared to learn and have fun!


See you on Monday!

DVD's of the Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble Spring Concert are now available for $20.  

Unfortunately we do not have a DVD of our Concert Band and Jazz Ensemble Spring Concert, but hope to be able to offer one in the future.

Pick up a order form in the band room, or click here!  Submit completed forms and a payment to Mr. Denaro in the band office.

The Band Audition Schedule can be found here!  

Good luck to everyone!

The Band Captain interview schedule can be found here!  Please make every effort to be on time (early) for your scheduled time.

We are hosting a parent meeting in the Pace High School cafeteria at 6:30pm this evening.  This meeting is mandatory for all parents, so please make every possible effort to attend.

Detailed information regarding the Pace High Band program, marching band, and more will be discussed in great detail, so please do not miss!

If you are unable to attend, please email Mr. Denaro ASAP!

Our Final Spring Concert, featuring the Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble will be happening THIS Saturday, May 17th at 7:00pm.

The performance will take place at The Center for Fine and Performing Arts on campus (Bldg. 82) at The University to West Florida.  A map can be found HERE.

Featured composers will include Adam Gorb, Eric Whitacre, John Mackey, Steven Bryant, Carl Maria Von Weber, David Gillingham, Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky, and John Phillip Sousa.

All of our band students have been diligently preparing for their upcoming final Spring Concert next week.  Each concert is free to attend!

Monday, May 12th - Concert Band/Choir/Jazz Ensemble concert - 7:00pm at Immanuel Baptist Church (call time for all students is 6:30pm)

Saturday, May 17th - Symphonic Band & Wind Ensemble - 7:00pm at The Center for Performing Arts, University of West Florida (call time for Symphonic is 6:00pm, call for Wind Ensemble is 6:30pm) 

Interested in trying out for the 2014 Drum Major position?

In addition to submitting a completed application, you will need to conduct along with the following musical excerpts.  If you have trouble downloading them, bring Mr. Denaro or Mr. Waters a blank CD.

Excerpt #1 (conduct beginning up to tempo change at 1:01 mark)

Excerpt #2 (music starts at 0:12 mark, conduct to end of track)

Our Annual Band Awards Banquet is still on as planned this Friday!  The dinner and awards ceremony will take place at Living Truth Church in Pace, FL this year.

Dinner (admission by ticket) - 5:30-7:00pm
Awards Ceremony - 7:30pm

We are excited to come together to reflect upon the amazing year our band program has had, and to look forward to another one in 2014-2015!  See you there!

Directions to Living Truth Church