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APRIL 13, 2026— From James Bond to Duke Ellington, the 26th annual Pal-Mac Jazz Night on Thursday, April 9, was a show to remember.

Both Middle and High School Jazz Bands took to the Performing Arts Center (PAC) stage to perform a wide range of jazzy tunes.

The middle schoolers started off the night with the aforementioned James Bond theme before a run that included classics like "Stand By Me" and "Funkytown," before closing their set with a rocking performance of Tito Puente's “Oye Como Va."

Next, the high schoolers took the stage and opened with songs like "Birdland," and "In the Mood," before ending their set with a tribute to the Blues Brothers.

Both ensembles then joined together for a jam-packed performance of "Louie, Louie."

Great work by our student musicians, and special thanks to our directors, and of course, to all of those who attended!

A full photo gallery can be found by clicking here, courtesy of Ms. Cranmer. 

A setlist of both performances can be found below.

 

Middle School Jazz Band (Directed by Mrs. Kathy Haynes)

James Bond Theme

Stand By Me

Funkytown

C Jam Blues

Oye Como Va

 

High School Jazz Band (Directed by Mrs. Emily Herrmann)

Birdland

In the Mood

A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square

Caravan

The Blues Brothers Rockin' Soul Revue

 

Combined Ensembles

Louie, Louie