Points of Pride - 2019-2020

September

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!
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(l to r) McKenzie, Sean, Julian, Greg, & Katie

Gulf Coast Invitational - September 28th 2019

​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.

October

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!

Hurricane Classic - 2019

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!

November

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

Magic Kingdom Parade, November 2019

​On November 23rd, the band performed in a parade at Disney'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.

(l to r) Abigail, Gian, Mr. Michanowicz, Diona, Ainsley, Jadyn, & Sam

Congratulations to the Varsity Winterguard and Indoor Percussion ensembles for winning 1st 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 1 and their director Mr. Michanowicz for earning all superior ratings at their annual Jazz Music Performance Assessment on Friday, February 21st!

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Varsity Winter Guard @ Gulfport WGI Regional

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​Congratulations to the Varsity Winter Guard for placing 3rd at the WGI Regional in Gulfport, MS on February 29th!  

​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!
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Wind Ensemble - District Concert MPA @ Fort Walton Beach HS

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."