​Hello All,


Pace Indoor Competition - One word.....COLD!!!! Thank you to our students, staff, and parents that helped our students perform at their best at Pace. It was a great start to the indoor season. If you missed it, go ahead and make plans to be at UWF on February 14th! Times TBD.


Calendar Fundraisers - All Calendar fundraisers are due on Monday. Please bring all money collected and the calendars, put them in an envelope, and place it in the moneybox outside the band office.


Individual Band Pictures - All students will take individual band pictures February 11th and 12th. We will be passing out order forms as soon as we receive them from Kay Brown. This is for all band students whether you are ordering or not.


Pace Jazz Café - The Blackwater Beats Jazz Band will be performing at Pace HS on Wednesday, February 11th. This is at the Pace HS cafeteria. Performance time is TBD. This is a FREE event and will give you a sneak peak with the BBJB for Jazz MPA. Come on out and show your support.


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


HAPPY BIRTHDAY to the following students according to CutTime:
Noah Harmon - Thursday
Maycee Sinclair - Friday
Peyton Stokes - Saturday


This Week:

• Monday
  
  • 4:45-8pm - JV WG Rehearsal
    
  • 6:30-9pm - IP FE Only Rehearsal
    
• Tuesday
  
  • 3:45-5pm - Concert Brass Sectional
    
  • 4pm-6pm - Symphonic Band Rehearsal
    
  • 4:45-8pm - Varsity WG Rehearsal
    
• Wednesday
  
  • 3:30pm-5:30pm - JV Winterguard Rehearsal
    
• Thursday
  
  • 4:45-5pm - Symphonic Brass Sectional
    
  • 4pm-6pm - Concert Band Rehearsal
    
  • 4:45-8pm - Varsity WG Rehearsal
    
• Friday
  
  • 6:30-9pm - IP Battery Only Rehearsal
    
• Saturday
  
  • 9am-3pm - Full IP Rehearsal
    

Looking Ahead to Next Week:

• Mon - JV WG Rehearsal, Full IP Rehearsal
  
• Tues - Concert Woodwinds Sectional, Symphonic Band Rehearsal, Varsity WG Rehearsal, MHBPA Monthly Meeting
  
• Wed - Individual Band Pictures, JV WG Rehearsal, Tri-M Meeting, Jazz Cafe Blackwater Beats Performance
  
• Thurs - Individual Band Pictures, Symphonic Woodwind Sectionals, Concert Band Rehearsal, Varsity WG Rehearsal
  
• Fri - Full IP Rehearsal
  
• Sat - UWF Indoor Competition
  

Together We Are THE MIGHTY BLACK & GOLD!!!

​Hello All,


All-County - Great job to all of our students who participated in the SRC All-County Band. You represented MHS well and made incredible music!


Indoor Competition - This Saturday is the first Indoor competition of the season.  This will take place at Pace High School.  Please make sure you communicate with Chandler and/or Coach Jac with any questions.  See performance times below.  Admission for all Indoor competitions is Cash $15.00, Credit Card $18.00, Age 5 & Under Free, Age 65 & Up Free.  We encourage all that can to come out and support our awesome students! 


FBA February S&E - FBA S&E is right around the corner.  Ms. Julia will be coming in at various times to practice with those students that have her as your accompanist.  Please make sure that you find time to practice all Solos and Ensembles.  Students will need to organize practice sessions either before school, after school, or at homes.  Please make sure you talk to us about any planned after school practices so we can plan as well.  We should have the performance schedule soon.  Students, MAKE SURE YOU HAVE ORIGINALS OF ALL MUSIC.  Also, make sure you turn in your piano parts to the box in front of the office.  


Band Fees - Now that the new year and second semester is upon us, it is time to make the final payments for all band and indoor fees.  All accounts have been updated with the BPA incentive volunteer discount.  Payments can be made online or directly to the money box.  If using checks to make separate payments to various fees, please use separate checks per fee.  It is imperative that all fees are paid ASAP.


Rehearsal Visitors - Over the next several weeks, we will have various visitors with us to listen to Concert and Symphonic bands, both during and after school.  It is imperative that all students are in class and at all rehearsals so we can take advantage of these master band directors, both current and retired. 


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


HAPPY BIRTHDAY to the following students according to CutTime:
Sierra Clark - Today (Sunday)
Sir Elijah - Today (Sunday)
Tabitha Garner - Today (Sunday)
Cayden Mills - Tuesday
Andy Clark - Thursday
This Week:

• Monday
  
  • 4:45-8pm - JV Winterguard Rehearsal
    
  • 6:30-9pm - Full IP Rehearsal
    
• Tuesday
  
  • 3:45-5pm - Concert Woodwind Sectionals
    
  • 4pm-6pm - Symphonic Band Rehearsal
    
  • 4:45-8pm - Varsity WG Rehearsal
    
• Wednesday
  
  • 3:30-5:30 - JV Winterguard Rehearsal
    
  • 3:30-3:45 - Tri-M Meeting
    
• Thursday
  
  • 3:45-5pm - Symphonic Woodwind Sectional
    
  • 4pm-6pm - Concert Band Rehearsal
    
  • 4:45-8pm - Varsity WG Rehearsal
    
• Friday
  
  • 6:30-9pm - IP Battery Rehearsal
    
• Saturday
  
  • Indoor Competition at Pace HS
    
    • 11:50am - JV Winterguard Performance (See Coach Jac for full itinerary)
      
    • 5:50pm - Varsity WG Performance (See Coach Jac for full itinerary)
      
    • 2:57pm - IP Performance (See Chandler for full itinerary)
      

Looking Ahead to Next Week:

• Mon - JV WG Rehearsal, IP FE Rehearsal
  
• Tues - Concert Brass Sectional, Symphonic Band Rehearsal, Varsity WG Rehearsal
  
• Wed - JV Winterguard Rehearsal
  
• Thurs - Symphonic Brass Sectional, Concert Band Rehearsal, Varsity WG Rehearsal
  
• Fri - IP Battery Only Rehearsal
  
• Sat - Full IP Rehearsal
  

Together We Are THE MIGHTY BLACK & GOLD!!!

​Hello all,

All-State - A big CONGRATULATIONS to Josiah Hall for a wonderful concert at the 2026 FMEA All-State convention.  The HS Symphonic Band played some very challenging pieces and Josiah represented well.  Great Job!

All-County - I want to invite everyone to the SRC All-County concert this Saturday at the Milton High School Auditorium at 2pm.  This is a FREE concert featuring the top musicians in Santa Rosa County for middle and high schools.  Come on out and share the experience of two wonderful performances.  

Band Fees - Now that the new year and second semester is upon us, it is time to make the final payments for all band and indoor fees.  All accounts have been updated with the BPA incentive volunteer discount.  Payments can be made online or directly to the money box.  If using checks to make separate payments to various fees, please use separate checks per fee.  It is imperative that all fees are paid ASAP.
Calendar Fundraiser - We have started the calendar fundraiser this month! Students can raise funds to their band accounts by selling days of the week. For example, Aunt Suzie wants to purchase January 23rd, then Aunt Suzie would pay $23. Multiple people can purchase multiple days. Students can earn $496 if all days are sold!! See attached for the calendar.


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


HAPPY BIRTHDAY to the following students according to CutTime:
Hinslett Phan - Tuesday

This Week

• Monday
  • MLK DAY (NO SCHOOL)
  • BPA Concession Sales at Weber's Skateworld
  • 9:00am-2:00pm - JV WG Camp
  • 3:00pm-8:00pm - Varsity WG Camp
  • 6:30-9pm - Full IP Ensemble Rehearsal
• Tuesday
  • 4-6pm - Symphonic  Band Rehearsal
  • 4:45-8pm - Varsity WG Rehearsal
  • 6:30-9pm - Full IP Ensemble Rehearsal
• Wednesday
  • 3:30-5:30pm - JV Winterguard Rehearsal
• Thursday
  • 6pm-9pm - All-County Band Rehearsal
  • 4:45-8pm - Varsity WG Rehearsal
• Friday
  • 9am-5pm - All-County Band Rehearsal
• Saturday
  • 8am- 10am - All-County Band Rehearsal
  • 2pm - All-County Band Concert

Looking Ahead to Next Week:

• Mon - JV WG Rehearsal, Full IP Rehearsal
• Tues - Symphonic Band Rehearsal, Concert Band WWs Sectional, Varsity WG Rehearsal
• Wed - JV WG Rehearsal, Tri-M Meeting
• Thurs - Varsity WG Rehearsal, Symphonic WWs Sectional, Concert Band Rehearsal
• Fri - Full IP Rehearsal
• Sat - Indoor Guard/ Percussion Competition at Pace HS

Together We Are THE MIGHTY BLACK & GOLD!!!

​Hello all,


BPA Concession Sales at Weber's Skateworld - The BPA  will have our concessions trailer set up at Weber's Skateworld in Milton on MLK Weekend from January 15th -19th for the Emerald Coast inline skating competition.  We need lots of volunteers to make this event successful.  This event has multiple shifts per day beginning at 5am till 5pm.  Again, this is broken into three shifts.  PARENTS, WE NEED YOUR HELP. Students may help on the weekend if they wish.  Volunteer signups have been added on CutTime. Please signup through CutTime or reach out to Arlene Wires at 850-910-5636 or [email protected].


Calendar Fundraiser - We will be starting the calendar fundraiser this month on Tuesday. Students can raise funds to their band accounts by selling days of the week. For example, Aunt Suzie wants to purchase January 23rd, then Aunt Suzie would pay $23. Multiple people can purchase multiple days. Students can earn $496 if all days are sold!! See attached for the calendar.


FMEA All-State - We would like to wish the best of luck to Josiah Hall as he travels to Tampa to represent Milton High School in the All-State Symphonic Band.  


MHS BPA Monthly Meeting - This Tuesday night, we will have the January BPA monthly meeting at 7pm in Math West 131. These meetings are very important as we go over info for the band as well as events that the BPA organize and attend to help support our students.  We hope to see you there.  


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


HAPPY BIRTHDAY to the following students according to CutTime:
Gwen Chavez - Monday
Kylie Kilgore - Tuesday
Josiah Hall - Friday


This Week

• Monday
  
  • 3:30-5:30 - JV WG Rehearsal
    
  • 6:30-9pm - IP Battery Only Rehearsal
    
• Tuesday
  
  • 3:45-5pm - Concert Brass Sectional
    
  • 3:45-5pm - Symphonic Brass Sectional
    
  • 4:45-8pm - Varsity WG Rehearsal
    
  • 7pm - MHSBPA Monthly Meeting
    
• Wednesday
  
  • FMEA All-State
    
  • 9am-5pm - BPA Concessions Setup at Weber's Skateworld
    
  • 3:30-5:30 - JV WG Rehearsal
    
• Thursday
  
  • FMEA All-State
    
  • 5am-6pm - BPA Concession Sales at Weber's Skateworld
    
  • 4:45-8pm - Varsity WG Rehearsal
    
• Friday
  
  • FMEA All-State
    
  • 5am-6pm - BPA Concession Sales at Weber's Skateworld
    
  • IP FE Only Rehearsal
    
• Saturday
  
  • FMEA All-State
    
  • 5am-6pm - BPA Concession Sales at Weber's Skateworld
    
• Sunday
  
  • 5am-6pm - BPA Concession Sales at Weber's Skateworld
    

Looking Ahead to Next Week:

• Mon - MLK (No School), BPA Concession Sales at Weber's Skateworld, JV & Varsity WG Camp, Full IP Rehearsal
  
• Tues - Symphonic Band Rehearsal, Varsity WG Rehearsal, Full IP Reheasal
  
• Wed - JV WG Rehearsal
  
• Thurs - Varsity WG Rehearsal, All-County Rehearsal
  
• Fri - All County Rehearsal
  
• Sat - All County Rehearsal, All County Concert
  

Together We Are THE MIGHTY BLACK & GOLD!!!

Hello All,
​
HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL!!! I hope you have been able to rest up over the break and took advantage of much needed relaxation and family time.  We will be easing our way back in to the swing of things this week and preparing for an adventurous semester.


Student Intern - As we begin the Spring semester, we welcome a student intern. Melia Coulter will be joining us throughout this semester as she completes the final semester at UWF where she is earning a Bachelor's of Music Education degree. She is returning home with the MB&G as a 2022 MHS graduate. Please feel free to introduce yourselves to her!


February Solo & Ensemble Forms - All students interested in participating in the S&E MPA in February must turn in an S&E form by this Friday. THIS IS ONLY FOR STUDENTS THAT WISH TO QUALIFY FOR THE STATE S&E. Students must earn a superior rating on a grade 5 or higher in order to qualify.  CLICK HERE to download the form from our website or see attached.  To find the code of the piece or pieces you will be performing, CLICK HERE and fill out the info.  Please turn in one paper per piece. There is another S&E opportunity in April.


BPA Concession Sales at Weber's Skateworld - The BPA  will have our concessions trailer set up at Weber's Skateworld in Milton on MLK Weekend from January 15th -19th for the Emerald Coast inline skating competition.  We need lots of volunteers to make this event successful.  This event has multiple shifts per day beginning at 5am till 5pm.  Again, this is broken into three shifts.  PARENTS, WE NEED YOU HELP. Students may help on the weekend if they wish.  Volunteer signups will be added today on CutTime. Please signup through CutTime or reach out to Arlene Wires at 850-910-5636 or [email protected].


Tri-M - We will be taking our Tri-M group picture for the yearbook on Wednesday. All member must wear your Tri-M shirt for this picture.


All-County - We will have our first rehearsal for the All-County band this Thursday at the MHS Band Hall. Students will receive their music on that day if not earlier. Attendance is required by all AC members.


Symphonic Woodwind Sectional - We will begin our first Symphonic sectional this Tuesday. All Symphonic Woodwinds must make plans to attend.


Indoor Rehearsals - We also kickstart all indoor guard and percussion rehearsals this week. Make sure you look carefully at the calendar for all dates. Competitions are just around the corner.


Calendar Fundraiser - We will be starting the calendar fundraiser this month on Tuesday. Students can raise funds to their band accounts by selling days of the week. For example, Aunt Suzie wants to purchase January 23rd, then Aunt Suzie would pay $23. Multiple people can purchase multiple days. Students can earn $496 if all days are sold!!


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


HAPPY BIRTHDAY to the following students according to CutTime:
Hailey Wagstaff - Monday
Sydnee Holmes - Wednesday
Madeline King - Friday


This Week:

• Monday
  • Teacher Planning Day (No Classes)
  • 4:45pm-8pm - JV WG Rehearsal
  • 6:30pm-9pm - IP FE Rehearsal
• Tuesday
  • BACK TO SCHOOL :-)
  • 3:45-5pm - Symphonic Woodwind Sectional
  • 4:45pm-8pm - Varsity WG Rehearsal
• Wednesday
  • 3:40-4pm - Tri-M Yearbook Picture
  • 4:45-8pm - JV WG Rehearsal
• Thursday
  • 4:45-8pm - Varsity WG Rehearsal
  • 6pm-8:30pm - All-County Rehearsal
• Friday
  • 6:30pm-9pm - IP Battery Rehearsal

Looking Ahead to Next Week

• Mon - JV WG Rehearsal, IP Battery Rehearsal
• Tues - Symphonic Brass Sectional, Varsity WG Rehearsal, MHSBPA Monthly Meeting
• Wed - FMEA All-State, JV WG Rehearsal
• Thurs - FMEA All-State, Varsity WG Rehearsal
• Fri - FMEA All-State, IP FE Rehearsal
• Sat - FMEA All-State, Varsity WG Staging Rehearsal

Together We Are THE MIGHTY BLACK & GOLD!!!

Hello All,
​
This will be the last weekly update until we return in 2026 after the break.  We wish all of you a very Merry Christmas and Happy Holiday and Happy New Year! Please be safe over this time and have some fun.   Please DON'T FORGET TO BRING YOUR INSTRUMENTS AND MUSIC HOME ON FRIDAY!


Christmas Concert - Awesome job to all! This concert was truly fun and really set a good mood for the season! Thank you to all of your hard work.  

Christmas Party - THANK YOU to our BPA and students for organizing a wonderful Christmas Party! Fun was had by all and you made it happen. We all appreciate everything you do! 


Pensacola Parade - Great job to all at the Pensacola Christmas Parade! We were part of the biggest Pensacola parade to date with over 50,000 people in attendance.  Lots of yells and support for the MB&G! The parade officials will be donating all profits of the parade to the band booster organizations of the bands that participated.  Around $250-$500.  With the end of the parade this also marks the official end of marching season.  Congrats to all.  


Uniforms and Marching Instruments and Poms - Please return all uniforms, marching instruments, and poms on Monday.


Lunches on Monday - Just a reminder that the band hall will be off limits for lunches on Monday. The BPA will be serving all teachers and staff lunch at the band hall that day.


Tree Undecorating - Sections will be undecorating the trees in the auditorium on Monday. Please make plans to bring decorations home.


Tri-M Hot Chocolate - The Tri-M Honor Society will be serving hot chocolate to all students this Wednesday morning in the main hallway going to the cafeteria. We will also have live music from our jazz combo and maybe some caroling. Come on out between 8:15 and 9am.


Jazz Band Lunches - The Blackwater Beats Jazz Band will be performing at all 3 lunches on Thursday. Students, come out to the cafeteria that day and enjoy some holiday cheer.


Indoor Groups - If you are a member of the Winterguard or Indoor Percussion, please make sure you stay in contact with the instructors about any attendance issues over the break. 
IP - Chandler Sedlacek [email protected]
Winterguard - [email protected]


Instruments/Equipment/Lockers - Please make sure you bring all instruments, music, and equipment home by Friday. Also, make sure you clean out your lockers and cubbies for the break.


Winter Break - Enjoy your break! Be Safe! Have Fun! All students must take instruments and music home.  Please clean up your lockers as well.  We will be hitting the ground running when we return.  

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


HAPPY BIRTHDAY to the following students according to CutTime:
Gilly Gallant - 12/22
Emma Lindsey - 12/22
Anastasia Vannieuwenhoven - 12/22
Jayden Coates - 12/29


This Week:

• Monday
  • 4:45-8pm - JV WG Rehearsal
  • 6:30-9pm - Full IP Rehearsal
• Tuesday
  • 4:45-8pm - Varsity WG Rehearsal
  • 6:30-9pm - Full IP Rehearsal
• Wednesday
  • 1st & 5th Period Exams
  • 8:15am-9am - Tri-M Hot Chocolate Serving
  • 4pm-7pm - JV WG Rehearsal
• Thursday
  • 2nd & 6th Period Exams
  • 12pm-1:30 - Jazz Band Perform for Lunches
• Friday
  • Half Day
  • 3rd & 4th Period Exams

Next Weeks:
CHRISTMAS BREAK NO SCHOOL - BAND HALL CLOSED


When We Return:

• Mon 1/05 - Teacher Planning No Classes, JV WG Rehearsal, IP FE Rehearsal
• Tues 1/06 - First Day of 2nd Semester, Symphonic WW Sectional, Varsity WG Rehearsal
• Wed 1/07 - Panther Percussion Rehearsal, JV WG Rehearsal
• Thurs 1/08 - All-County Rehearsal, Varsity WG Rehearsal
• Fri 1/10 - Varsity WG Rehearsal

Together We Are THE MIGHTY BLACK & GOLD!!!

​Hello All,
​
Great job at the Milton Christmas Parade! Our community loved to see the MB&G, and Pensacola will be just as happy! We have lots of Christmas festivities ahead this week; see below for all the details. 

Tree Decorating - This Tuesday the 9th will be the section tree decorating.  This will take place after Symphonic Band rehearsal in the auditorium.  Color guard will have their chance to decorate at 4pm during the symphonic rehearsal or throughout the week.  Trees will be judged by an outside panel on Thursday at 5:45.  The winning section will be announced during the concert. A Grand prize is available for the top winning section.  


BPA Meeting - This Tuesday at 7pm is the December meeting for the BPA. Please come out and get all of the info for the upcoming events in the next semester as well as reports on everything from this semester.

Christmas Concert - The annual band Christmas concert is this Thursday, Dec. 11th at 6:30 in the Auditorium.  This is a FREE concert with performances by the Blackwater Beats Jazz Band, Panther Band, Concert Band, and Symphonic Band.  We invite everyone to come out and get into the holiday spirit with us.  We will also have the section Christmas trees decorated all around the auditorium.  Doors will open at 5:30.

Christmas Party - The Band Christmas party will be held this Friday, Dec. 12th from 5pm-9pm at the Band Hall and practice fields.  This is celebration for all of our wonderful band students for a semester full of accomplishments and hard work.  This party is FREE.  The BPA will be providing food.  There are a ton of activities planned, most of which are outside, so dress accordingly. 

Secret Santa Gift Exchange - As tradition, we will have a secret Santa gift exchange at the party.  Any student that would like to participate in this will need to provide a gift that is a minimum of $5.  We will collect these gifts throughout the week and at the party.  Do not put your name on the gift.  We will place a number on each gift and have students sign the list so we know who is participating.  


Section Money Wars - The section money wars will take place up until Wednesday.  Remember, the section that donates the most money in their box will get to pie one of the directors.  The winner will be announced at the concert. 

Pensacola Christmas Parade -  CLICK HERE for all of the info. We will be participating in the Pensacola Christmas Parade this Saturday, December 13th.  This is a required performance. We will be meeting at the Wahoo Stadium parking lot at 4pm.  You are welcome to get there earlier if you would like. Simply park, then find the grouping of Milton uniforms.  The parade itself starts at 5:30pm.  The route begins at Garden Street West of Palafox, then goes north on Palafox, then back south all the way down Palafox to Main Street.  Once we get to the end, we will walk back to the Wahoo Stadium and dismiss from there.  Students will need to be dropped off and picked up at the Wahoo Stadium.  Students, please deck yourselves out again in lights and decorations! :-) 


Tri-M Meeting - The December Tri-M meeting will be (next/this) Wednesday, December 10th, from 3:30-4pm in the band room. We will be discussing the hot cocoa and caroling service project. Wear your shirt for extra attendance points!


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


HAPPY BIRTHDAY to the following students according to CutTime:
Ethan Tannehill - Tuesday
Kylee Woodall - Thursday
Raven O'Malley - Friday
McKenzie Peterson - Friday
Cooper Barton - Saturday


This Week:

• Monday
  • 4pm-5pm - Panther Band Rehearsal
  • 4:30-6pm - Concert Band Rehearsal
  • 4:45-8pm - JV WG Rehearsal
  • 6:30-9pm - IP Battery Rehearsal
• Tuesday
  • 4pm-6pm - Symphonic Band Rehearsal
  • 4:45-8pm - Varsity WG Rehearsal
  • 6pm-8:30 - Section Tree Decorating
  • 7pm - MHSBPA Monthly Meeting
  • 6:30-9pm - IP FE Rehearsal
• Wednesday
  • 3:30-4pm - Tri-M Meeting
• Thursday
  • 4:45-8pm - Varsity WG Rehearsal
  • 6pm - Avalon MS Concert
  • 6:30-8pm - MHS Band Christmas Concert Wonderland
    • Wear Uniforms minus helmets, gauntlets, gloves
    • Decorate
    • 5:45 - Tree Judging
    • 6pm - Call Time
    • 6:30 - Concert Start
• Friday
  • 10am-1pm - Rhodes Arts Festival (Blackwater Beats Performance)
  • 5pm-9pm - Band Christmas Party
• Saturday
  • 9am-2pm - JV WG Staging Camp
  • Pensacola Christmas Parade
    • Wear full uniform minus helmets
    • Decorate
    • 4pm - Meet at Wahoo Stadium
    • 5:30pm - Parade Start
    • 8pmish - End/Dismiss from Wahoo Stadium

Looking Ahead to Next Week:

• Mon - Full IP Rehearsal, JV WG Rehearsal
• Tues - Full IP Rehearsal, Varsity WG Rehearsal
• Wed - 1st & 5th Period Exams, Tri-M Hot Chocolate
• Thurs - 2nd & 6th Period Exams, Jazz Band Lunch Performances
• Fri - 3rd & 4th Period Exams (Half Day) TAKE INSTRUMENTS AND EQUIPMENT HOME

Together We Are THE MIGHTY BLACK & GOLD!!!