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jpeka65844 · 01-10-2005, 09:48 PM

Hello all! I've been doing tons of lurking since getting a WDW vacation from my DH for Christmas (3/12-3/17 @ POFQ) and am getting SO much good advice and tips! THANKS A BUNCH!!!

I'm a music educator and, of course, am familiar with Magic Music Days. I missed out on it my senior year in high school, though.....

long story and teaching elementary like I do, I'll never go; BUT I would like to know WHERE to look for high school groups that are performing. Does anyone know what parks, what locations, etc....???

My little bro's GF (who's drum major of her high school band) will be playing and I know they're marching in a parade at MK, but where does all the other fun happen??

Thanks a bunch!
Denice T.
Olathe, KS

kilee · 01-10-2005, 09:54 PM

I did a search and actually couldn't find anything for you. So hopefully a Diser will be able to help you out.

I just wanted to welcome you to the DIS. There is so much info here that will make planning your trip a cinch!!

IloveDMB · 01-10-2005, 10:53 PM

I participated in Magic Music Days twice while in high school.

The first time, we performed before the Saturday night Spectromagic parade in the Magic Kingdom.

The second time, we performed before the Magical Moments afternoon parade at Magic Kingdom.

Both were great experiences, and now we are going back in April with my little sister's marching band.

I don't know if this is still true, as I went 5 years ago, but last time there were high school performers all over the place, like Tomorrowland Stage, before the parades in the Magic Kingdom, at the stage across from the America pavilion in Epcot.

There should be a guide you can pick up for the time period you are there that should tell you where all the performers are.

Have fun, when are you going?

JCTigger · 01-10-2005, 11:03 PM

they do also perform all around the parks tommorrowland stage, theres a stage in Epcot going towards living seas ive seen them there as well but mostly in the parades

eeyore0062 · 01-10-2005, 11:10 PM

Hope these help you out!

Here is the official site:
http://disneyyouthprograms.disney.go...cDaysIndexPage

http://disneyyouthprograms.disney.go...amsPerformPage

http://www.academictravel.com/orlandoper.htm

The french Disneyan · 01-11-2005, 12:15 PM

welcome to this happy place jpeka65844 ,welcome

elemusing · 01-11-2005, 12:20 PM

Hi! I am a music teacher too! And I also teach elementary - so Magic Music Days are probably going to be out for me too unless I transfer up some day. But our middle school choir director is taking the choir on May 5. Wish I could go, but I have a spring music program to direct that night.

I have seen all kinds of bands usually before the main parades and then the choirs usually perform at the stage in Tomorrowland off to the side past Buzz Lightyear. And if I remember correctly, the performing groups are listed in the entertainment guide sometimes as well.

Have fun and glad to meet another music educator here on the Dis!

Angie

john2u · 01-11-2005, 12:37 PM

Hi and welcome to the family

Letsbgoofy · 01-11-2005, 12:39 PM

My son's HS band played this summer at the Tomorrowland stage.

Simba's Mom · 01-11-2005, 01:46 PM

In Epcot there's a stage just behind Innoventions (west?-anyways, the side by Living Seas). Since DS is a music major, high school band was his life, I always go to see the kids perform. I've had some parents thank me for being there-it seems alot that the only ones at the performances are the parents of the kids performing-and me! I'm one of these crazy people who gets teary eyed when the kids march down Main Street, usually before one of the parades, thinking about the wonderful memories they'll have. So please, so go see them!

WDSearcher · 01-11-2005, 02:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jpeka65844

I'm a music educator and, of course, am familiar with Magic Music Days. ... and teaching elementary like I do, I'll never go.

Actually, MMD does an "Elementary Music Showcase" every spring, and several elementary school groups have performed. Generally, we're talking 4th-6th graders here, although the Spring Showcase has all ages.

Just FYI ...

WDSearcher · 01-11-2005, 02:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jpeka65844

BUT I would like to know WHERE to look for high school groups that are performing. Does anyone know what parks, what locations, etc....???

If you go to Steve Soare's site:

http://pages.prodigy.net/stevesoares/

he lists groups and performing locations at each park. Just click on the park and look for Guest Group info.

jahexom · 01-11-2005, 02:19 PM

Hi,
I'm a High School Band Director and we performed at the stage at DDT across from Legoland in April of 2001. We hope to go again in the next couple of years. The day we were there thay had groups performing on that stage all afternoon. Have fun.

Jen

01-10-2005, 09:48 PM	#1
jpeka65844 DIS Veteran Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Olathe, KS Posts: 2,484	I'm new and Magic Music Days Hello all! I've been doing tons of lurking since getting a WDW vacation from my DH for Christmas (3/12-3/17 @ POFQ) and am getting SO much good advice and tips! THANKS A BUNCH!!! I'm a music educator and, of course, am familiar with Magic Music Days. I missed out on it my senior year in high school, though..... long story and teaching elementary like I do, I'll never go; BUT I would like to know WHERE to look for high school groups that are performing. Does anyone know what parks, what locations, etc....??? My little bro's GF (who's drum major of her high school band) will be playing and I know they're marching in a parade at MK, but where does all the other fun happen?? Thanks a bunch! Denice T. Olathe, KS

01-10-2005, 11:03 PM	#4
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elemusing Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Murray, KY Posts: 2,565	Hi! I am a music teacher too! And I also teach elementary - so Magic Music Days are probably going to be out for me too unless I transfer up some day. But our middle school choir director is taking the choir on May 5. Wish I could go, but I have a spring music program to direct that night. I have seen all kinds of bands usually before the main parades and then the choirs usually perform at the stage in Tomorrowland off to the side past Buzz Lightyear. And if I remember correctly, the performing groups are listed in the entertainment guide sometimes as well. Have fun and glad to meet another music educator here on the Dis! Angie __________________ '77 offsite with my parents'96 Honeymoon - CBR, '00 - PO and DCL'01 - ASM'01 - CBR'02 - CSR, '03 - Poly and DCLChistmas '03 - ASM, '06 - offsite - 10th Wedding Anniversary Trip, '07 - CBR'08 - AKL and DCL'09 - Recession Trip! Pop Century'11 - offsite'13 DCL Fantasy

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01-10-2005, 09:54 PM	#2
kilee The Tag Fairy knows all, sees all..... Love is in the air! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: NY-Near Buffalo Posts: 9,470	I did a search and actually couldn't find anything for you. So hopefully a Diser will be able to help you out. I just wanted to welcome you to the DIS. There is so much info here that will make planning your trip a cinch!!

01-10-2005, 10:53 PM	#3
IloveDMB DIS Veteran Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Here Posts: 3,003	I participated in Magic Music Days twice while in high school. The first time, we performed before the Saturday night Spectromagic parade in the Magic Kingdom. The second time, we performed before the Magical Moments afternoon parade at Magic Kingdom. Both were great experiences, and now we are going back in April with my little sister's marching band. I don't know if this is still true, as I went 5 years ago, but last time there were high school performers all over the place, like Tomorrowland Stage, before the parades in the Magic Kingdom, at the stage across from the America pavilion in Epcot. There should be a guide you can pick up for the time period you are there that should tell you where all the performers are. Have fun, when are you going?

01-11-2005, 12:15 PM	#6
The french Disneyan Thierry the French Disneyan Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Around Dunkerque Posts: 92	welcome to this happy place jpeka65844 ,welcome

01-11-2005, 12:39 PM	#9
Letsbgoofy Can live with dry heat My Mickey waffle maker is a cheap park fix for me! I like the scallops the best. Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: New York Posts: 3,130	My son's HS band played this summer at the Tomorrowland stage. __________________

01-11-2005, 01:46 PM	#10
Simba's Mom everything went to "H*** in a handbasket Keep me off the high horses! Suffers from theme park dyslexia Join Date: Aug 1999 Location: Harlingen, TX, USA Posts: 23,010	In Epcot there's a stage just behind Innoventions (west?-anyways, the side by Living Seas). Since DS is a music major, high school band was his life, I always go to see the kids perform. I've had some parents thank me for being there-it seems alot that the only ones at the performances are the parents of the kids performing-and me! I'm one of these crazy people who gets teary eyed when the kids march down Main Street, usually before one of the parades, thinking about the wonderful memories they'll have. So please, so go see them!

01-11-2005, 02:19 PM	#13
jahexom Mouseketeer Join Date: May 2003 Location: iowa Posts: 162	Hi, I'm a High School Band Director and we performed at the stage at DDT across from Legoland in April of 2001. We hope to go again in the next couple of years. The day we were there thay had groups performing on that stage all afternoon. Have fun. Jen

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