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Osceola County School for the Arts
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Showing the next generation of artists what OCSA is all about!

Some of our Jazz Department students volunteered to perform at Celebration K-8’s Mini Choice Night, sharing their talent and giving future students a glimpse into the opportunities available through the arts.

#osceolajazz #futureartists #musiceducation #communityoutreach

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OCSA FALL JAZZ CONCERT ✨🎷

Join us Friday, October 9th for an evening of live music featuring Jazz A, B, C & Lab!

🎟️ $15 General Admission | $10 Students with ID
🍔 Grilled Food • Games • Raffles
⏰ Activities begin at 5:00 PM | Concert at 6:30 PM
📍 OCSA Courtyard & Theatre
3151 N Orange Blossom Trail
Kissimmee, FL 34744

Bring your friends, family, and community and come enjoy a night of music, food, games & FUN! 🎺🎶

#ocsajazz #livemusic #supportthearts #jazzeducation

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🌙🎷 JAZZ UNDER THE STARS 🪊⭐️

Join us Friday, October 9th, for a night of live music, food, games, raffles, and fun! 🎺⭐️

🎟️ $15 General | $10 Students
🍔 Food, games & raffle @ 5 PM
🎶 Performances from all bands @ 6:30 PM
Ticket link in bio or on QR Code

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!
📍 Osceola County School for the Arts Courtyard
3151 N Orange Blossom Trail, Kissimmee, FL 34744

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FL ALL STATE JAZZ SAX FUNK ETUDE
Full video on youtube

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HAPCO Educator Derrick Harris will be a lead clinician at Osceola County School for the Arts’ Jazz Summer Camp from June 22-26 at Gateway High School. He will instruct high school band students and teach a daily trombone master class.

Congrats to the OCSA Jazz A Band, which recently won first place at the Essentially Ellington High School Jazz Band Competition & Festival in New York City. Under the direction of Jason G.M. Anderson, the band competed against 20 of the top high school jazz bands in the world. The band also won the national title in 2022 and 2023.

As an instructor of Jazz Improvisation and Lower Brass Studies, Derrick Harris’ dedication, passion and ambition is shown towards his students. He helps each pupil get better one note at a time by implementing good practice techniques, embouchure control, and the essentials of the trombone as an instrument. He is the CEO of Eighth Note Productions and a trombonist in the Dr. Phillips Jazz Orchestra. He plays many musical styles including jazz, big band, and ‘50s and ‘60s rock; Caribbean music is a specialty.

Osceola County School for the Arts (OCSA) is founded on the parallel learning and cross-disciplinary values of academic rigor and artistic enterprise. In addition to high-quality, classical training in their chosen arts area, OCSA artists develop an innovative spirit and creative confidence from collaborative inquiry and performance-based learning.

#HAPCOeducator
#BandCamp
#JazzBandCamp

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Essentially Ellington ‘26🎷
I met so many amazing musicians at this festival that are not only passionate about jazz but also passionate about strengthening the jazz community. Seeing my some of my best friends (including @sageduke) grow in their musicianship and as people and being able to grow with them is the most beautiful thing I’ve ever experienced. I’m so glad I had the opportunity to watch them embody the tunes we chose and achieve the goal they’ve worked so hard towards for the past couple of months. I cannot express to you how grateful I am to be apart of the esteemed, loving, and passionate Jazz A! @drums.by.sonialynn @davsob09 @diegoamdrums

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This band gave me more than just music; it gave me a sense of purpose, and winning with them is a dream I will carry with me forever.

Picture credits: @lbp.pics

#essentiallyellington #jazz #dukeellington #osceola #trumpet

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So honored to have played at Jazz at Lincoln Center again. Not only did I get to play at JALC again, but I got to play with the people I love again. To the seniors I played with @ibrown_e , @lrf_music , @bella_rmusic , and @jp22xd love you guys, and I know you will go on to do great things. #fyp #Alwaysdoyourbest #Swing #bigband #NOLA #NYC #Love

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I had a great time playing with @ulyssesowensjr_ @xla.trumpet @xla.trumpet @jasongmanderson @deandrelettsomemusic @joshuabowlusmusic at the Jazz Corner this weekend! I remember watching @ulyssesowensjr_ on YouTube playing Cherokee with @chrmcbride as a kid, and I’ve been a fan ever since! #dreamsdocometrue #happyeaster #jazz #ulyssesowensjr #kalebthompkins

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🎷 SPRING JAZZ FESTIVAL 🎶
Join us for a night of live music, energy, and amazing performances!

🪊Featuring performances by Jazz A, Jazz B, Jazz C & Jazz Lab
💛Open to the public!

🗓 March 28th
⏰ 6:30 PM
📍 3151 N Orange Blossom Trail, Kissimmee, FL 34744
🏫Osceola County School for the Arts - Cafeteria
🎟 $15 General Admission | $10 for Students w/ ID (ID required)

🍕 Concessions: chips, drinks, pizza & candy
💛Don’t miss it! Bring your friends & support OCSA Jazz!

🔗 Buy your tickets on My School Bucks on the QR Code attached
📲 Link also available on our Instagram Bio!

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We’re headed back to the Big Apple!!! 🍎🗽

So grateful & excited to be heading back to the 2026 Essentially Ellington Competition & Festival in New York City as one of just 20 finalist bands!!

At the end of April, OCSA Jazz A students will travel to Jazz at Lincoln Center (@jazzdotorg ) to perform at the legendary “House of Swing” spending the week immersed in rehearsals, workshops, jam sessions, and performances alongside the other amazing finalist bands. They’ll also have the incredible opportunity to learn from and interact with the musicians of the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis.

These students work nonstop, day in and day out, to prepare for opportunities like this, and earning this invitation is only the beginning. There is still so much musical work ahead, and our focus now must remain fully on the music. To make that possible, we need our community’s help with the financial support required to get us there. If you believe in these students and the power of music education, please consider supporting this journey. Donation link is in our bio. ❤️🎶
#essentiallyellington #ee2026 #ee31 #jazzeducation #jazz @celebration.foundation @ucfcah @centralfloridajazzsociety @drphillipsctr @theorlandojazzcollective @timucuaarts @ocsarts @pilarsmartini @positivelyosceola @osceolaschoolsfl @robertson4mayor @sdocarts

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@ibrown_e making me sightread some changes on YOU'D BE SO NICE TO COME HOME TO by Cole Porter. Sounded good so I'm not complaining. #sightreading #trombone #fyp #jazz #music #warburton #olds #bam

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