Just a Few Notes by Lyndon Pugeda

Excited for the new year and the new opportunities that come along with it! Starting 2020 by working as the Music Assistant for FLY at the La Jolla Playhouse! #fly #lajollaplayhouse #ljp #musical #theatre #sandiego #ucsd (at La Jolla Playhouse) https://www.instagram.com/p/B64BXhahH7G/?igshid=1gbr3kbc5pba7

See ya later, Whoville! Thanks for another great season! May you all have a Merry Grinchmas and a Happy Who Year! . . . #howthegrinchstolechristmas #grinch #drseuss #theoldglobe #closing #balboapark #sandiego #musical #theatre #amd #associatemusicdirector #jeremiah (at Old Globe Theatre) https://www.instagram.com/p/B6rPgCwBEF6/?igshid=1t1cwwtcjq0vq

The aftermath from last night’s show. You’re a mean one, Mr. Grinch! . . #blackeye #jeremiahvstherockinghorse #therockinghorsewon #howthegrinchstolechristmas #grinch #drseuss #theoldglobe #associatemusicdirector #associateconductor #musical #theatre #balboapark #sandiego #youreameanonemrgrinch (at Old Globe Theatre) https://www.instagram.com/p/B587HIGhsqT/?igshid=1ex6ymc0ujn91

Just conducted for the last time this season and finally got a pic with the Grinch himself after the show! Ed, you are a class act, my friend! . . #howthegrinchstolechristmas #grinch #drseuss #theoldglobe #musical #theatre #associatemusicdirector #associateconductor #jeremiah #balboapark #sandiego #merrygrinchmas (at Old Globe Theatre) https://www.instagram.com/p/B563rYJh174/?igshid=1qswdxamr5fr8

This afternoon, I played my 400th show of Grinch. Beyond grateful for the many friends and memories I’ve made along the way. I ❤️ Whoville! . . . #howthegrinchstolechristmas #drseuss #oldglobe #sandiego #balboapark #musical #theatre #associatemusicdirector #jeremiah #merrygrinchmas #grinchmastree (at Old Globe Theatre) https://www.instagram.com/p/B5jcR__BXp5/?igshid=1qpbpoq3937e8

It’s the most wonderful TIME of the year... until the Grinch comes along and takes everything! #grinch #howthegrinchstolechristmas #drseuss #oldglobe #balboapark #sandiego #spiritweek #musicteam #twinday #twinning #timesignature #musictheory #punny #merrygrinchmas (at Old Globe Theatre) https://www.instagram.com/p/B4V8Ao_hyxh/?igshid=j0le4avvcwlb

A shot of the Freaky Friday set coming down as soon as the show closed last night. The talent of this cast was truly beyond its years and I’m so proud of the work that we did! Thanks to everyone involved, especially to @jscottlapp and @katie_banville, for making it an awesome experience! Also, thanks to everyone who came out to support the show. Hope to see you all next year at the beautiful Moonlight Amphitheatre! #freakyfriday #disney #moonlightyouththeatre #myt #musical #theatre #musicdirector #conductor #livemusic @moonlightyouththeatre (at Moonlight Amphitheatre) https://www.instagram.com/p/B320DPkhezH/?igshid=waohuyxchrss

So it looks like the Grinch is up to his old tricks. Time to return to the Globe for year number six! #howthegrinchstolechristmas #grinch #drseuss #theoldglobe #sandiego #balboapark #associatemusicdirector #musical #theatre #youreameanonemrgrinch #rhymetime (at Old Globe Theatre) https://www.instagram.com/p/B3x01otBUjq/?igshid=ycs2zayrp1ka

In January, we went ziplining. In July, we went kayaking. Today, we finally got to celebrate this girl’s birthday with some indoor skydiving! #adventure #ifly #indoorskydiving #uncleandisa #makingmemories #happybirthday (at iFLY Oceanside) https://www.instagram.com/p/B3np_GlB9oG/?igshid=r99nsbbfezf8

Thankful for all of the talented musicians who are working their tails off to put the “hot” in “Le Jazz Hot”! Come see Victor/Victoria running now through September 28! @moonlightstage #victorvictoria #moonlight39 #musical #theatre #musicdirector #conductor #livemusic #orchestra (at Moonlight Stage Productions) https://www.instagram.com/p/B2Xf6DhhpEB/?igshid=80qzqbjzzb7y

Reviewing music in the lobby of the theater for THE ADDAMS FAMILY opening next month. #theaddamsfamily #welkresorts #sandiego #musical #theatre #musicdirector #grandpiano (at Lawrence Welk Theater) https://www.instagram.com/p/B1eqb-PBNXY/?igshid=1o4pav39vkn6o

Tonight looks like a perfect night for some #baseball! Let’s go @padres! #sandiego #padres #petcopark #downtown #summer #vacation #friarfaithful (at Petco Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bz10EARh-YG/?igshid=gid4o1iihnm6

And the tradition continues. #sdfair #delmarfair #sandiego #summer #socal #ferriswheel #swings #food #cousins #familytime #tradition #silhouette (at San Diego County Fair) https://www.instagram.com/p/BzekWSaBUwd/?igshid=l8kqw2g30ky7

Another run comes to an end and I couldn’t have done it without these talented musicians who are always heard, but never seen. Thanks for a great run! Happy closing to the cast, crew and orchestra of THE PRODUCERS! #moonlight39 #theproducers #melbrooks #musicdirector #conductor #orchestra #livemusic #firedownbelow (at Moonlight Stage Productions) https://www.instagram.com/p/BzUVkNchBMY/?igshid=3vrggdsca0na

It truly is the end of the era. On Friday, we put on one of the best shows I have ever been a part of as we said farewell to a great man. Mark Scott stepped down after 30 years of being a teacher, a mentor and a friend. Twelve years ago, Renee Kollar-Bachman invited me to come to RBV. Not only did it change my life, but it gave me the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of so many others. So it was with a heavy heart that I made the decision to step away from the program as well. At the end of the night, after the commotion had died down and the goodbyes were said, the three of us stood on that stage one last time knowing that it was over. I could not possibly love these two anymore than I do and I will forever be grateful for the shows, the laughs, the tears and most importantly, the friendships. RBV Drama made me a better person and I am thankful for everyone who was a part of that journey. You will always have a special place in my heart. @rbvdrama #goodbye #farewell #musicdirector #honorarythespian #troupe4556 (at Rancho Buena Vista Drama) https://www.instagram.com/p/ByjIr5-hl9d/?igshid=2wghs8uedhhj

Happy closing to the cast, orchestra and crew of MAN OF LA MANCHA! It was an honor to be a part of the most ambitious project in @oceansidetheatrecompany history! Thanks to all of the sold-out crowds who supported us along the quest! #manoflamancha #otc #musicdirector #musical #theatre #livemusic #donquixote #theimpossibledream (at The Brooks Theater, Oceanside) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bx8WBnaBbhU/?igshid=1h8soy79lv3w4

Back for my last time subbing in as Associate Conductor for SDMT’s SISTER ACT! Thanks to Don and all my friends in the show who made this trip back to the convent an awesome one! Happy closing weekend! #sisteract #musical #theatre #sdmt #associateconductor #livemusic #backinthehabit #popegig (at Horton Grand Theatre) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bx1K1UphUjA/?igshid=twwfeauq1448