Hello All,

Meat Sticking - We will be holding our first meat sticking of the year during the scheduled marching band rehearsal this Tuesday.  For all of the new folks, these meat stickings are where we put together our world famous shish-ka-bobs that are sold at football games and BPA events all over the area.  It is the sell of these ka-bobs that allow the BPA to help sustain the band with various items like new instruments, band trucks, uniforms, etc.  Students do receive volunteer hours for these meat stickings.  Parents are welcome to attend, however, any volunteer must be school board approved.  This will be in the cafeteria and we will be making modifications with how we normally hold these.  You can see if you are on the school board approved list by clicking the following links:

July 9th Meeting - CLICK HERE
July 23rd Meeting - CLICK HERE
July 30th Meeting - CLICK HERE
Aug 20th Meeting - CLICK HERE
Sept 10th Meeting - CLICK HERE

​BPA Freezer - Last week, our freezer that we use to store the shish-ka-bobs among other things went down. We have received estimates, but the repairs are very costly. This freezer is VITAL to us as it allows us to store the shish-ka-bobs and the other concession stand items.  Without the freezer, our tradition is in jeopardy. We have decided to ask our amazing community for help. We all know times are tough, but hoping with community support, we can continue this tradition. All funds raised will be used to purchase a new freezer. Please CLICK HERE to help contribute to the GoFundMe account that has been set up for this.  

Shirts - Speaking of shirts, we still have quite a few students who have not picked up their shirts because of not having the $12 paid towards their fare shares.  Please make sure you get this in now.  We will be wearing these shirts at all performances for the time being along with blue jeans/blue jean shorts.  You can CLICK HERE for more info to get this money turned in.

Please not that Pep Band A, all Guard, and all Percussion will kickoff the football season performances next Thursday, September 24th.  Call time will be 4:15 so far.  Uniform will be the new black band shirts and blue jeans.  

That is all for now.  I hope you have a wonderful week.   

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to the following students according to Charms:
Mackenzie Chandler - Today (Sunday)
Jonathan Barton - Thursday
Madison Walker - Friday
Andres Diaz - Saturday

This Week:
Tuesday
4pm-6pm - Full Band Meat Sticking

Friday
Away Game vs Navarre HS (NOT TRAVELING)

Saturday
8am-6pm - Mud Races (BPA EVENT)

Looking Ahead to Next Week:
Tues - Full Marching Band Rehearsal
Thurs - Freshman/JV Home Game vs Gulf Breeze HS (Pep Band A, All Guard, All Percussion)
Fri - All State Honor Band 11th & 12th Grade Auditions Due, Away Game vs Gulf Breeze HS (Not Traveling)
Sat - All State Honor Band 11th & 12th Grade Auditions Due
Sun - All State Honor Band 9th & 10th Grade Auditions Due
Mon - All State Honor Band 9th & 10th Grade Auditions Due

Together We Are THE MIGHTY BLACK & GOLD!!!

Hello All,

I hope all is well with you and everyone!

Please watch this video made just for you from our head drum major, Austin Huling

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1G_ol-mNNATLLwZUvek_bv6M3qpasPmQY/view?invite=CN697vkO&ts=5f54fb72

BPA Meeting - The BPA will be holding their September meeting this Tuesday at 7pm in the band hall.  We will host a Zoom meeting for those that would like to join but not travel.  We will be talking about the successes of past BPA events as well as the upcoming football games.  See link below for the Zoom meeting info:

- https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82635441878?pwd=ejUvSFJDc0VjQ1BHOU41L0NhZ0ZBZz09
- Meeting ID: 826 3544 1878 
- Passcode: 4gTD3a

Football Games - Football games are quickly approaching! Please be advised that all members of pep band A, all percussion, and all colorguard will kick the season off on Thursday September 24th.  This is a Freshmen/JV home game.  Call time will be 4pm so far.  You will wear the new band shirts that you received this year. The full band will be together at the first home varsity game on Friday, October 2nd.  

Shirts - Speaking of shirts, we still have quite a few students who have not picked up their shirts because of not having the $12 paid towards their fare shares.  Please make sure you get this in now.  We will be wearing these shirts at all performances for the time being along with blue jeans/blue jean shorts.  You can CLICK HERE for more info to get this money turned in.  

Concert Band....so far - Please be aware that Mr. Schultz will be hosting a Teams meet every 5th period for those that have to stay home for whatever reason.  This is meant for those students that are mandated to stay home not for those that are simply skipping class.  You will need to find a way to get your instrument and music home if you are required to stay home.  Parents are welcome to come up and retrieve these at any time. Here are a few items that need to be considered for these meetings:

1. I will begin this chat at 1:35ish
2. You must Mute your mic so no one can hear you play and mess up the sound on their end
3. I will have my speakers on mute so your sounds will not interfere with our rehearsal
4. Keep your speakers on and play along with everything that we do
5. This is not a conversational/hangout session.  Please treat it like you were sitting in the band hall with us.
6. I will not be projecting this meeting on the big  screen
7. This is very EXPERIMENTAL…..please be patient
8. I will try my hardest to answer questions as they come along.   

We may add other classes as we get used to using Teams

That is all for now.  I hope you have a spectacular week! 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to the following students according to Charms:
Emma Dingler - Wednesday
Jackson Rose - Thursday
Harrison Rose - Thursday

This Week:
Monday
Labor Day (No Classes)

Tuesday
4pm-6pm - Full Marching Band Rehearsal
4pm-6pm - Colorguard Rehearsal
7pm - MHS BPA Monthly Meeting 
- https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82635441878?pwd=ejUvSFJDc0VjQ1BHOU41L0NhZ0ZBZz09
- Meeting ID: 826 3544 1878 
- Passcode: 4gTD3a

Looking Ahead to Next Week:
Tues - Full Marching Band Rehearsal, Colorguard Rehearsal
Fri - MHS vs Navarre (NOT TRAVELING)
Sat - Mud Races (BPA Event)


Together We Are THE MIGHTY BLACK & GOLD!!!

Hello All,

Congratulations on completing the first week of school for 2020-21! I hope all of you are now settled in to the new school year with all the temporary routines.  Thank you all for pushing forward and upward with everything that is thrown in our way! Keep it up.

A big shout out and thank you to all of our volunteers who have helped out with the Band Parent Association the past couple of weeks selling concessions and cleaning at the various events! Thank you for continuing to do what it takes to help our students! 

​Band shirts have arrived for the students! We will be distributing these during classes on Monday.  Students must have at least $12 of the band fair share paid in the charms accounts to receive these shirts as part of the band fair shares.  The total amount for fare shares this year was increased to $155 to add the performance face masks and bell covers for all students.  Your balance due should read $143 or less in order to receive these shirts.  Please see the links below to access your Charms Account and payment info:
 
Charms Access Info: http://www.miltonhighschoolband.com/charms-office-info.html
 
Charms Account online payment info: http://www.miltonhighschoolband.com/online-fair-share-payments.html
 
Cash and Checks are also acceptable forms of payments.  These must be turned into the money box in front of the band office.  All accounts have been updated with all payments with the exception of the RADA fundraiser.  If you know you sold at least $ 30 for that fundraiser, you are good to go.  

That is all for now.  I hope you have a blessed week! 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to the following students according to Charms:
Simeon Tucker - Today (Sunday)

Hailey Cole - Wednesday
Asanti Craig - Wednesday
Dalton Ray - Saturday

This Week:
Monday
7pm - BPA Board Meeting @El Paso

Tuesday
4pm-6pm - Full Marching Band Rehearsal
4pm-6pm - Colorguard Rehearsal

Looking Ahead to Next Week:
Mon - Labor Day (No Classes)
Tues - Full Marching Band Rehearsal, Guard Reheasal, BPA Monthly Meeting

Together We Are THE MIGHTY BLACK & GOLD!!!

​Band shirts have arrived for the students! We will be distributing these during classes on Monday.  Students must have at least $12 of the band fair share paid in the charms accounts to receive these shirts as part of the band fair shares.  The total amount for fare shares this year was increased to $155 to add the performance face masks and bell covers for all students.  Your balance due should read $143 or less in order to receive these shirts.  Please see the links below to access your Charms Account and payment info:
 
Charms Access Info: http://www.miltonhighschoolband.com/charms-office-info.html
 
Charms Account online payment info: http://www.miltonhighschoolband.com/online-fair-share-payments.html
 
Cash and Checks are also acceptable forms of payments.  These must be turned into the money box in front of the band office.  All accounts have been updated with all payments with the exception of the RADA fundraiser.  If you sold at least $ 30 for that fundraiser, you are good to go.  

This Week:

Sunday
5pm - Zoom Meeting - https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83217232735?pwd=Yko3NDMwQWpuRDNhZEpYdDFHTHVhZz09

Meeting ID: 832 1723 2735
Passcode: 2g9KKr 

Monday
FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL

Tuesday
RADA Fundraiser Due
4pm-6pm - Full Marching Band Rehearsal - Outside unless inclement weather
4pm-6pm - Guard Rehearsal - Outside unless inclement weather

Looking Ahead to Next Week:
Mon - BPA Board Meeting
Tues - Full Marching Band Rehearsal, Guard Rehearsal

Together We Are THE MIGHTY BLACK & GOLD!!!

Hello All,

In lieu of a mass email for this week's update from the MB&G, we will be hosting a Zoom meeting this Sunday, August 23rd at 5pm.  We would like EVERY MEMBER of the Milton High Band program to be in attendance along with parents if at all possible.  We will be discussing the temporary morning band hall guidelines, lunches in the band room, towels, class procedures, and much much more! We will also be discussing FOOTBALL GAMES and marching band guidelines and what we currently know about that.  We figured this would be easier than sending a 20 page email haha. Please follow the link below for this meeting:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83217232735?pwd=Yko3NDMwQWpuRDNhZEpYdDFHTHVhZz09

Meeting ID: 832 1723 2735
Passcode: 2g9KKr 

As Always, Together We Are THE MIGHTY BLACK & GOLD!!!

Hello All,

I hope this email finds you doing well.  I want to thank all of you for your hard work this past week during our rehearsal and guard camps!  It was so nice to see everyone throughout each day!

The FHSAA has decided to give the green light for football season to start.  According to the FHSAA, games can start as early as September 4th, but school districts can also create their own schedules.  I imagine our first game won't take place until the week of September 11th or the following week.  There will be a coaches meeting on Monday which will include all of the coaches from Escambia, Santa Rosa, and eventually Okaloosa counties.  They will be deciding on how to move forward.  After that, the counties will be determining the guidelines for games, i.e. fan capacity, bands and cheerleader capacity, etc.  Which will also help determine band concert guidelines.  We are hoping to have all of these questions answered by the end of the week, but this is not a guarantee.  Of course we will communicate everything we know as soon as we get word.

With this in mind, we have decided to cancel this week's rehearsal day so we can tweak things for the 25th and beyond.  All pep bands and colorguard will meet 4pm-6pm on Tuesday the 25th and every Tuesday after that so far.  We will still be utilizing the pep band format, however, we have worked things out to where all individual sections will be able to meet as a whole! We are hoping that we will soon be able to rehearse as a full band.  Keep your fingers crossed!

The BPA is in need of help to clean the concession stand at the football field this Saturday in anticipation for games to begin.  Please use the link below to sign up.  All help is appreciated.  

That is all for now.  I hope you enjoy your final week off before school begins :-)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to the following students according to Charms:
Ronald Norton - Today (Sunday)
Madison Saterfield - Today (Sunday)
Abram Wimmer - Thursday

This Week:
NO AFTER SCHOOL REHEARSALS

Saturday
8:30am-1pm - BPA Concession Stand Cleanup - Signup -  https://www.charmsoffice.com/charms/volunteerR.asp?s=MiltonHSB&v=5200766

Looking Ahead to Next Week:
Mon - FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL
Tues - All Pep Band Rehearsals 4pm-6pm, Colorguard 4pm-6pm

Together We Are THE MIGHTY BLACK & GOLD!!!