A roundup of news and notes from schools around the Pacific Beach and Mission Bay area: Music is in the air! There are many opportunities in the month of May to see the young musicians of the Mission Bay Cluster Schools show off their talents. On Wednesday, May 18 at 6:30 p.m., the Pacific Beach Middle School music department will present its Spring Concert in the middle school auditorium. The sixth-grade strings, sixth-grade band, intermediate orchestra, beginning band and the advanced band ensembles will be performing works by a variety of classical and contemporary composers. This community musical event will be the culmination of dedication and months of practice by these talented young musicians. Thursday, May 19 at 6:30 p.m. will be the first Mission Bay Cluster Schools Community Music Concert at Mission Bay High School. This event will feature music ensembles from the Mission Bay Cluster Schools, including the Mission Bay High School Dixie Jazz Band, the Pacific Beach Middle School Advanced Band, the Crown Point Music Academy and Bayview Terrace string and band ensembles. The event is designed to show the community the dynamic music programs that are in place for schoolchildren and to encourage students to continue participating in music. On Saturday, May 21 from 2 to 5 p.m., the inaugural Jazz on the Green Festival takes place at Mission Bay High School. This outdoor event is open to the public and features the school’s outstanding jazz ensembles including the concert jazz band, the jazz ensemble and the award-winning Dixie Jazz Band. There will be special appearances by the Rey Vinole Swing Band from San Diego City College, featuring alumni Brad Steinwehe (trumpet) and Joey Carano (guitar). Leilani’s Cafe will be offering Hawaiian fare and there will be swing-dance lessons and activities for children of all ages. Families are encouraged to bring their own seating or blankets. All proceeds go to support the music program at Mission Bay High School. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children/students. For more info contact missionbaymusic.com. International Baccalaurate Parent Night for the Class of 2013 (incoming juniors) will be Wednesday, May 18 at 6 p.m. in the library at Mission Bay High School. Learn about the IB diploma program, the coursework required and the benefits of becoming an IB student. Friends of Pacific Beach Secondary Schools’ Silent Auction “Blues By the Bay” will be held  Sunday, May 22 at the Mission Beach Women’s Club from 5 to 9 p.m.  Join FOPBSS for an evening of food, live music and a silent auction. FOPBSS is a nonprofit organization supporting Pacific Beach Middle School and Mission Bay High School. “Blues by the Bay” is the largest fundraiser of the year and funds many programs which enhance the educational experience of students at PBMS and MBHS, from floating marine science labs to after-school choir programs.   “Big Daddy Blues” will be performing. Tickets are $10 at the door. Come out and enjoy food, soulful blues music and support local schools. Contact [email protected] for more information. Wednesday, May 25 at 6 p.m. will be the final FOPBSS meeting of the school year. It will be held at Pacific Beach Middle School in the library/media center.