Hello All,

What a great time we had at the lock-in this weekend! Mr. Weaver and I couldn't help but notice all of the smiles and laughter seen and heard everywhere we went.  Thank you to all of the students for being on your best behavior.  We received so many complements at each location.  You really upheld the image of the Mighty Black & Gold.  Great job! Thank you to the parents that helped out as well.  It was so fun getting to know you and watching you have fun as well.  Great time had by all.

Now it's here! Band camp is upon us.  Over the next two weeks, we will be working hard to get the majority of the show on the field and music/drill in our brains.  This is the most important two weeks of the beginning of marching season.  It is imperative that ALL students are present for each day and session of camp! If students are absent, then we will have holes in the lines and formations on the field and students cannot adjust appropriately which in turn effects the entire band.  Please make all efforts to be present! Students who are absent may be placed on the alternate line or may not have a spot at all.  

Some things to remember for camp: Wear clothes to keep you cool.  Wear appropriate marching shoes.  Chacos are not appropriate marching shoes.  Wear sunscreen...Mitchell Dupre. Bring water.  Put your name on your water thermos or bottle.  Drink plenty of fluids. Eat every meal.  Wear sunscreen...Mitchel Dupre.  Bring money for the band camp café should you choose to use it.  And finally, wear sunscreen...Mitchell Dupre :-)

Parents, I have placed the links to all of the volunteer spots that are still open below.  This is a wonderful opportunity to make friends with the other parents and get to know the students.  Just click on the link and fill in the information.  There are still spots available for volunteers for next week at camp.  

Band Camp Volunteer Signup:
Monday
- Medical Tent AM: CLICK HERE
- Lunch Café: CLICK HERE
- Dinner Café: CLICK HERE

Wednesday
- Lunch Café: CLICK HERE

Thursday
- Lunch Café: CLICK HERE
- Dinner Café: CLICK HERE

Finally, the carwash is this Saturday.  We have secured six locations around Milton and Bagdad.  This is mandatory for all students.  I have created the parent volunteer slots on charms. There are 4 slots per shift per location.  The shifts are 8:30am-11:30am and 11:15am-2:15pm.  Please follow the link below to signup for the parent spots.  Students will sign up on papers starting tomorrow.  We will do this by seniority.  

Carwash Parent Volunteer Signup:
https://www.charmsoffice.com/charms/volunteerR.asp?s=MiltonHSB&v=3556693

Happy Birthday to the following students this week according to charms:
Francis Young - Monday
Jayden Gilmore - Tuesday
Jennifer Herrera - Tuesday
Katelyn Matteson - Tuesday
Rebecca Waters - Friday
Sydney Bates - Saturday

This Week:
Monday
- Band Camp
   -8am-Noon - Outside
   - Noon-2pm - Lunch
   - 2pm-5pm - Inside
   - 5pm-6:30 - Dinner
   - 6:30-9pm - Outside

Tuesday
- Cookie Dough Arrives
- Band Camp
   -8am-Noon - Outside
   - Noon-2pm - Lunch
   - 2pm-5pm - Inside
   - 5pm-6:30 - Dinner
   - 6:30-9pm - Outside

Wednesday
- Band Camp
   -8am-Noon - Outside
   - Noon-2pm - Lunch
   - 2pm-5pm - Inside
   - 5pm-6:30 - Dinner
   - 6:30-9pm - Outside

Thursday
- Band Camp
   -8am-Noon - Outside
   - Noon-2pm - Lunch
   - 2pm-5pm - Inside
   - 5pm-6:30 - Dinner
   - 6:30-9pm - Outside

Saturday
- 8:30am-2:15pm - Carwash

Looking Ahead to Next Week:
Mon - Band Camp. Rookie member trip payment
Tues - Band Camp
Wed - Band Camp
Thurs - Band Camp, PREVIEW SHOW
Fri - Freshmen Day at MHS


Together We Are THE MIGHTY BLACK & GOLD!!!

CLICK HERE for a copy of the itinerary for the Lock-in/lock-out this Friday and Saturday

For those interested, the Drum Corp International (DCI) season kicks off tonight in Indianapolis.  Blue Stars, Bluecoats, Cadets, Carolina Crown, Cavaliers, and  Crossmen will be among the groups performing. Theaters around the country will be broadcasting this event live starting at 7:30.  Locally, the Bayou 15 theater on Bayou Blvd in Pensacola will be showing it.  Tickets are $15.  More info on this can be found at the following website:

http://www.dci.org/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=965779&SPID=166025&DB_LANG=C&DB_OEM_ID=33500&ATCLID=211605490 

If you have never seen or heard of DCI before, it's pretty much marching band on steroids! I encourage you to come out and watch! No, we will not be transferring students to the theater or paying for their tickets LOL. 

Hello All,

This will be the last weekly update for a few weeks.  Please make sure you pay close attention to the charms calendar for schedules. The next time the FULL Band will meet is Monday, July 10th.  

We had another very successful rookie camp last week! I want to once again welcome all 73 of our new members into the Mighty Black & Gold family! With the addition of our newest family members, this brings our total of the marching band to 222 members and including non-marching members and jazz band, we are looking at about 245 in the entire program.  It is just hard to fathom the amount of growth that we have been blessed with.  I cannot wait to see what amazing things these 245 are going to do over the next year!

Percussion Camp and Guard Camp will take place over the next week.  Please make sure you contact John Whiddon or Samantha Byrd for any attendance issues or questions about the camps.

The Band Parent Association will have it's first monthly meeting this Tuesday at 7pm.  Parents, remember since you have a child in the Mighty Black & Gold, you are automatically a member of the BPA.  I encourage you to attend these monthly meetings as they will go over volunteer opportunities and several other items.  These meetings are usually held on the 2nd Tuesday of every month. 

If you need anything during this summer, please email either Mr. Weaver at weaverg@santarosa.k12.fl.us or me at Schultzm@santarosa.k12.fl.us.  We will check it on and off over the break so please be patient with when we respond.  If there are any emergencies, our phone numbers are listed in the band handbook which can be downloaded the following website:

http://www.miltonhighschoolband.com/mhs-band-documents.html 

I hope all of you have a fantastic summer and be safe with whatever you plan to do over this break! See all of you July 10th! 

Happy Birthday to the Following Students this week (According to Charms):
Kaitlyn Flint - Monday
Victoria Bledsoe - Tuesday
Brooke Lane - Thursday
Nathalie Pomales - Friday

This Week:
Monday
- 8am-2pm - Guard Camp
- 5pm-9pm - Percussion Camp
- 5pm - Adult Meet Sticking

Tuesday
- 8am-2pm - Guard Camp
- 5pm-9pm - Percussion Camp
- 7pm - MHSBPA Monthly Meeting

Wednesday
- 8am-2pm - Guard Camp
- 5pm-9pm - Percussion Camp

Thursday
- 8am-2pm - Guard Camp
- 5pm-9pm - Percussion Camp

Looking Ahead to Next Week:
Sun-Thurs - USM Drum Major Camp
Wed-Sun - Southwind Drum & Bugle Corp Rehearsals

Looking ahead the week of June 26th-29:
Mon-Thurs - Guard Camp - 8am-2pm

Together We Are THE MIGHTY BLACK & GOLD!!!

CLICK HERE for the chair/concert band placement for the 2017-18 school year.  You will notice your marching band part placement on the list as well.  I have uploaded the halftime show to charms office in the Halftime Show folder in the Handouts and files icon.  Please start looking over your parts and have them ready by our next band rehearsal on Monday, July 10th at 6pm.  I will upload percussion music this weekend.  Remember, if you move or if your plans to participate in the marching band changes at some point this summer, please let us know via email as soon as you find out.  

Great job at Rookie Camp this week!! I cannot wait to see everyone again in July.  I hope percussion and guard have amazing camps and I hope everyone has a great summer.  Just 4 weeks till band camp! 

Remember: Together We Are THE MIGHTY BLACK & GOLD!!