Music Opens a Whole New World of Opportunities in Learning
The mission of the Port Orange Music Academy is to provide a quality music education to all students by focusing on the individual performer. All aspects of the various musical opportunities, including beginning band, advanced band, jazz band and … [Read More...]
The theme for this band bash was ” St. Patricks Day.” Kids were asked to dress up with that theme in mind. We were overwhelmed by the great response we got! So many of our kids dressed up, it was hard to decide the winner of the “best dressed” contest! We chose five winners this… Read More
The Port Orange Music Academy was invited to perform at the 3rd annual “Cuts for Cudas”. This is a great fundraiser to help “at risk” teens. Sadly, there are many students registered as homeless in Volusia county. This event helps keep those kids in school by providing school supplies and other essentials kids need to… Read More
Tuesday evening, the Port Orange Music Academy played for a packed house at their first concert of the year. The Advanced, Jazz and Elite bands each played a selection of songs directed by Mr. Ed Clowers. There was even a rendition of What Becomes of the Broken Hearted, beautifully sung by Emma Murray. It was a… Read More
Our Band Bash was a great success! The theme was a “Winter Luau” and the kids came dressed in grass skirts, tropical shirts and straw hats. We played lots of games and ate pizza and sweets. It was a fun time for all. The kids got to sing karaoke and there was even a costume contest! Thank you… Read More
The theme of the Christmas parade Sunday was “A Cartoon Christmas.” Our float was decorated with Spongebob characters. It was designed by Mr. and Mrs. Garcia who spent many hours on it. Thank you… it looked great! The stars of the parade, our kids, shined brightly under the direction of our band director, Mr. Ed… Read More
Topics of Discussion Port Orange Christmas Parade (December 2nd) – drop off/pick up/time/location details Distribution of Band Shirts Band Discount Card Fundraiser (biggest fundraiser of the year) With the Port Orange Christmas Parade coming up soon, there are a few items that may help if they are taken care of in advance. Please make sure… Read More