PHOTOS: Olympia High band performs at 2025 Florida Bandmasters Association District 8 MPA

West Orange Times & Observer
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The Olympia High School marching band performed its 2025 show, “Bitten,” at the 2025 Florida Bandmasters Association District 8 MPA, held Saturday, Nov. 1, at Boone High School, Orlando.

The show featured music from Johann Sebastian Bach, Olivia Rodrigo and more.

Olympia’s band is under the direction of Jacob Pickett, Patrick Lalka and Cesar Lengua-Miranda.

All public school marching bands from West Orange and Southwest Orange showcased their 2025 field shows at the event.

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Dr. Phillips High School

Horizon High School

Lake Buena Vista High School

Ocoee High School

Olympia High School

West Orange High School

Windermere High School

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