Hello All,

FBA Concert MPA - The FBA Concert MPA performance is THIS Friday, March 6th at Ft. Walton Beach HS.  The Concert Band will perform at 6:30pm and the Symphonic at 8:45pm.  All Concert/Symphonic wind, percussion, and managers are required to attend this.  We will be wearing our uniforms for this, without gloves, helmets, and gauntlets. WEAR BLACK SOCKS ABOVE YOUR ANKLES!!! We do need chaperones for this. Below is the itinerary for that day. 

1:30 - Meet in Band Hall with Uniforms/Load Truck
2pm – Depart for Uptown Station 
3:30-4:45 - Dinner (Bring Money)
5pm – Arrive FWBHS 
6:00 pm – Concert Band Warm-up 
6:30 pm – Concert Band Performance
7:00 pm – Concert Band Sight-Reading 
7:15 pm – Symphonic Band Meet at Trucks/Change 
8:15 pm – Symphonic Warm-up 
8:45 pm – Symphonic Band Performance 
9:45 pm – Depart form MHS
10:30 pm – Arrive MHS/Unload/Dismiss

Band Trip - At this point all trip payments should have been paid in full. We will have a trip meeting on March 3rd at 6:30pm. Our trip organizer, Mr. Shaun Hammond, will be with us that evening to answer any questions as we talk through the itinerary. All students and parents going on the trip must attend this meeting.

MHSBPA Board Nominations - We are now accepting nominations for the 2026-27 BPA Board.  We will take nominations from the floor as well as through email through the March Monthly Meeting (March 10). Any current band parent is eligible to be nominated. Positions are President, 1st VP, 2nd VP, Secretary, Assistant Secretary, Treasurer, Assistant Treasurer and one Trustee position. Please see or email Mr. Schultz to nominate. Here are all the folks who have been nominated and accepted the nomination:

President - Spencer Lunsford, Amanda Makar
First VP - Arlene Wires
Second VP - Ashley Preston, Becky Wilson
Secretary - Lauren Baugus
Assistant Secretary - Lela Erskine, Hattie Smith
Treasurer - Tiffany Gamache, Brandi Ryan Walker
Assistant Treasurer - Tosha Duke, Tiffany Gamache, Richard Roche, Brandi Ryan Walker
Trustee - Tosha Duke, Spencer Lunsford, Robert Wilson, Ebony Worthy-Holmes


BPA Meeting - The March BPA Meeting and each monthly meeting after that will be at 6pm. Please plan accordingly.


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. 

We hope everyone has a great week!
​
HAPPY BIRTHDAY to the following students according to CutTime:
Gabrielle Maxwell - Sunday
Ben Kloth - Monday


This Week:

• Monday
  • 4:45-8pm - JV WG Rehearsal
  • 6:30-9pm - IP Front Ensemble Rehearsal
• Tuesday
  • 3:45-5pm - Concert Woodwind Sectionals
  • 4pm-6pm - Symphonic Band Rehearsal
  • 4:45-8pm - Varsity WG Rehearsal
  • 6:30-9pm - IP Battery Only Rehearsal
  • 6:30-7:30 - Band Trip Meeting
• Wednesday
  • 3:30-5:30 - JV WG Rehearsal
• Thursday
  • 4pm-6pm - Concert Band Rehearsal
  • 4:45-8pm - Varsity WG Rehearsal
• Friday
  • FBA Concert MPA
    • 2pm – Depart for Uptown Station
    • 3:30-4:45 - Dinner
    • 5pm – Arrive FWBHS
    • 6:00 pm – Concert Band Warm-up
    • 6:30 pm – Concert Band Performance
    • 7:00 pm – Concert Band Sight-Reading
    • 7:15 pm – Symphonic Band Meet at Trucks/Change
    • 8:15 pm – Symphonic Warm-up
    • 8:45 pm – Symphonic Band Performance
    • 9:45 pm – Depart from MHS
    • 10:30 pm – Arrive MHS/Unload/Dismiss

​Looking Ahead to Next Week:

• Mon - Drum Major Clinic, JV WG Rehearsal, IP Full Ensemble Rehearsal
• Tues - 8th Grade Pep Rally, Varsity WG Rehearsal, MHSBPA Monthly Meeting
• Wed - JV WG Rehearsal, Tri-M Meeting
• Thurs - Varsity WG Rehearsal, IP Full Ensemble Rehearsal
• Fri - End 3rd Nine Weeks, IP Full Ensemble Rehearsal

Together We Are THE MIGHTY BLACK & GOLD!!!

Hello All,


​FBA Jazz MPA - A Very big CONGRATULATIONS to our own Blackwater Beats Jazz Band for an outstanding performance at Jazz MPA this past Friday! You brought the house down and earned straight superior ratings! We really had fun and the audience did as well!  Great job everyone.


FBA Solo & Ensemble - Congratulations to all of the students that participated in the FBA Solo & Ensemble this past Friday as well! These students went above and beyond as musicians and challenged themselves by performing challenging music! 27 students participated with 23 earning superior and 4 earning excellent ratings! We are super proud of all of them!
Winter/Spring Sports Pep Rally - The Marching Band will be performing this Wednesday for the Winter & Spring sports pep rally.  Students will need to wear a band shirt for this.  We will meet in the band room at 1:40. 


Drum Major Clinic - We will be holding a drum major audition clinic this Friday at the band hall. Any student interested in auditioning to be one of the 2026-27 MHS Drum Majors are encouraged to attend. This is not required for the auditions, however, it is a good way to get a head start on the audition process.

​
FBA Season - Welcome to the FBA Spring season! Over the next few weeks, there will be different FBA events taking place.  These events are Solo & Ensemble MPA and Jazz MPA on the Friday the 20th at PSC, and Concert MPA on the 6th of March at FWBHS. These dates are the most important dates for the spring semester for winds and percussion and jazz. All of these performances are FREE and we encourage audience attendance and support to each.


FBA Concert MPA - The FBA Concert MPA performance is Friday, March 6th at Ft. Walton Beach HS.  The Concert Band will perform at 6:30pm and the Symphonic at 8:45pm.  All Concert/Symphonic wind, percussion, and managers are required to attend this.  We will be wearing our uniforms for this, without gloves, helmets, and gauntlets. We do need chaperones and a truck driver for this. Below is the itinerary for that day. 
2pm – Depart for Uptown Station 
3:30-4:45 - Dinner 
5pm – Arrive FWBHS 
6:00 pm – Concert Band Warm-up 
6:30 pm – Concert Band Performance
7:00 pm – Concert Band Sight-Reading 
7:15 pm – Symphonic Band Meet at Trucks/Change 
8:15 pm – Symphonic Warm-up 
8:45 pm – Symphonic Band Performance 
9:45 pm – Depart form MHS
10:30 pm – Arrive MHS/Unload/Dismiss 

Indoor Groups - If you have not seen them, you are really missing out. Please make plans to come out and show your support for these students at Choctaw HS on the 28th.


Panther Band - These students are working hard preparing for the April S&E as will as MHS Spring Concert! Keep up the hard work. We can't wait to see you perform!


MHSBPA Board Nominations - We are now accepting nominations for the 2026-27 BPA Board.  We will take nominations from the floor as well as through email through April. Any current band parent is eligible to be nominated. Positions are President, 1st VP, 2nd VP, Secretary, Assistant Secretary, Treasurer, Assistant Treasurer and one Trustee position. Please see or email Mr. Schultz to nominate.


BPA Meeting Time Change - The BPA Meeting scheduled for next month will be at 6pm not 7pm. All BPA monthly meetings will be at 6pm from that point on.


Band Trip - At this point all trip payments should have been paid in full. We will have a trip meeting on March 3rd at 6:30pm. Our trip organizer, Mr. Shaun Hammond, will be with us that evening to answer any questions as we talk through the itinerary. All students and parents going on the trip must attend this meeting.


Individual Band Pics - If you missed the individual band pics, it is your responsibility to get up with Kay Brown photography before February 28th to make these up. You will need your uniforms and instruments.


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.


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


HAPPY BIRTHDAY to the following students according to CutTime:
Adolyn Lunsford - Monday
Blythe Lunsford - Monday
Caligail Lunsford - Monday
Drew Lunsford - Monday
Matthew Ivy - Tuesday
Jayla Moorer - Wednesday


This Week:

• Monday
  • 4:45-8pm - JV WG Rehearsal
  • 6:30-9pm - Full IP Rehearsal
• Tuesday
  • 4:45-8pm - Varsity WG Rehearsal
  • 3:45-5pm  - Concert Brass Sectional
  • 4-6pm - Symphonic Band Rehearsal
• Wednesday
  • Pep Rally
    • Wear Pep Band Shirts
    • 1:40 - Dismiss from class
    • 2:30-3:24 - Pep Rally
  • 3:30-5:30 - JV WG Rehearsal
• Thursday
  • 3:45-5pm - Symphonic Woodwind Sectional
  • 4pm-6pm - Concert Band Rehearsal
  • 4:45-8pm - Varsity WG Rehearsal
• Friday
  • 3:45-5pm - Drum Major Clinic
  • 6:30-9pm - Full IP Rehearsal
• Saturday
  • Indoor Competition at Choctaw HS (See Coach Jac/Chandler for full itineraries)

Looking Ahead to Next Week:

• Mon - JV WG Rehearsal, Front Ensemble Rehearsal
• Tues - Concert Brass Sectional, Symphonic Band Rehearsal, Varsity WG Rehearsal, Battery Rehearsal, Band Trip Meeting
• Wed - JV WG Rehearsal
• Thurs - Concert Band Rehearsal, Varsity WG Rehearsal
• Fri - FBA Concert MPA

Together We Are THE MIGHTY BLACK & GOLD!!!

Hello All,
​
FBA Season - Welcome to the FBA Spring season! Over the next few weeks, there will be different FBA events taking place.  These events are Solo & Ensemble MPA and Jazz MPA on the Friday the 20th at PSC, and Concert MPA on the 6th of March at FWBHS. These dates are the most important dates for the spring semester for winds and percussion and jazz. All of these performances are FREE and we encourage audience attendance and support to each.


Mock MPA/Preview Concert - We will be hosting a this concert on Tuesday, February 17th in the auditorium.  This is a free concert open to the public.  The MHS Panther Percussion, Concert, and Symphonic bands will be performing.  We will have a couple guest directors giving each band feedback as well.  Please make plans to join us that night.  The performances will begin at 6pm. See schedule below. Students will wear summer uniform.


FBA Solo & Ensemble - This will be at PSC on Friday.  All participating students, please check the posted schedule and make sure you have ORIGINALS TO ALL MUSIC WITH NUMBERED MEASURES.  Ms. Julia will be in each day this week to practice with soloists. Good luck to all of our participants!


FBA Jazz MPA - This will take place this Friday at the auditorium at Pensacola State College.  Our performance is at 8:55pm.  Students will meet over there at 5:45 to watch and support the other school performances.  After all performances are done, we will enjoy our traditional meal at Steak N Shake :-) We will dismiss from there. Good luck to the Blackwater Beats!


WGI Regional - For the first time in over 10 years, our winterguard will be performing at a WGI regional. This will take place this Saturday at Gulfport HS in Gulfport MS. Performance time is 2:40pm. Coach Jac has the full itinerary for that day. We will bus students over. Good luck to our WG!


FBA Concert MPA - The FBA Concert MPA performance is Friday, March 6th at Ft. Walton Beach HS.  The Concert Band will perform at 6:30pm and the Symphonic at 8:45pm.  All Concert/Symphonic wind, percussion, and managers are required to attend this.  We will be wearing our uniforms for this, without gloves, helmets, and gauntlets. We do need chaperones and a truck driver for this. Below is the itinerary for that day. 
2pm – Depart for Uptown Station 
3:30-4:45 - Dinner 
5pm – Arrive FWBHS 
6:00 pm – Concert Band Warm-up 
6:30 pm – Concert Band Performance
7:00 pm – Concert Band Sight-Reading 
7:15 pm – Symphonic Band Meet at Trucks/Change 
8:15 pm – Symphonic Warm-up 
8:45 pm – Symphonic Band Performance 
9:45 pm – Depart form MHS
10:30 pm – Arrive MHS/Unload/Dismiss 


Indoor Percussion - If you have not seen them, you are really missing out. Please make plans to come out and show your support for these students at Choctaw HS on the 28th.


Panther Band - These students are working hard preparing for the April S&E as will as MHS Spring Concert! Keep up the hard work. We can't wait to see you perform!


MHSBPA Board Nominations - We are now accepting nominations for the 2026-27 BPA Board.  We will take nominations from the floor as well as through email through April. Any current band parent is eligible to be nominated. Positions are President, 1st VP, 2nd VP, Secretary, Assistant Secretary, Treasurer, Assistant Treasurer and one Trustee position. Please see or email Mr. Schultz to nominate.


Band Trip - At this point all trip payments should have been paid in full. We will have a trip meeting on March 3rd at 6:30pm. Our trip organizer, Mr. Shaun Hammond, will be with us that evening to answer any questions as we talk through the itinerary. All students and parents going on the trip must attend this meeting.


Individual Band Pics - If you missed the individual band pics, it is your responsibility to get up with Kay Brown photography before February 28th to make these up. You will need your uniforms and instruments.


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.


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


HAPPY BIRTHDAY to the following students according to CutTime:
Kamira Miller - Wednesday
Libby Makar - Thursday


This Week:

• Monday
  • President's Day (No School)
  • 4:45-8pm - JV WG Rehearsal
  • 6:30-9pm - IP FE Rehearsal
• Tuesday
  • 4:45-8pm - Varsity WG Rehearsal
  • FBA MPA Preview Concert
    • 5:30 - Concert Band Call Time
    • 5:45 - Symphonic and Panther Band Call Time
    • 6pm - Panther Percussion
    • 6:10 - Concert Band
    • 7pmish - Symphonic Band
• Wednesday
  • 3:30-5:30 - JV WG Rehearsal
• Thursday
  • 3:45-5pm - Symphonic Brass Sectional
  • 4pm-6pm - Concert Band Rehearsal
  • 4:45-8pm - Varsity WG Rehearsal
  • 6:30-9pm - IP Battery Only Rehearsal
• Friday
  • FBA Solo & Ensemble MPA
  • FBA Jazz MPA
• Saturday
  • WGI Regional at Gulfport HS, MS (See Coach Jaq for complete itinerary)
  • 6:30-8:30 - IP Battery Only Rehearsal

Looking Ahead to Next Week:

• Mon - JV WG Rehearsal, Full IP Rehearsal
• Tues - Concert Woodwind Sectional, Symphonic Band Rehearsal, Varsity WG Rehearsal
• Wed - JV WG Rehearsal
• Thurs - Symphonic Woodwind Sectional, Concert Band Rehearsal, Varsity WG Rehearsal
• Fri - Drum Major Audition Clinic, Full IP Rehearsal
• Sat - Choctaw HS Indoor Competition

Together We Are THE MIGHTY BLACK & GOLD!!!

​Hello All,


FBA Season - Welcome to the FBA Spring season! Over the next few weeks, there will be different FBA events taking place.  These events are Solo & Ensemble MPA and Jazz MPA on the Friday the 20th at PSC, and Concert MPA on the 6th of March at FWBHS. These dates are the most important dates for the spring semester for winds and percussion and jazz. All of these performances are FREE and we encourage audience attendance and support to each.


Individual Band Pictures - All students will take individual band pictures February 11th and 12th. We have passed out order forms from Kay Brown. This is for all band students whether you are ordering or not. Students will need to plan to take pictures either before school or during all band classes.


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. See start time below.


MHSBPA Board Nominations - This Tuesday is a very important BPA meeting.  We will begin accepting nominations for the 2026-27 BPA Board.  We will take nominations from the floor as well as through email through April. Any current band parent is eligible to be nominated. Positions are President, 1st VP, 2nd VP, Secretary, Assistant Secretary, Treasurer, Assistant Treasurer and one Trustee position. Please see Mr. Schultz to nominate.


Indoor Groups - This Saturday is the 2nd indoor show of the season. This will be at UWF. See performance times below. All are encouraged to come on out and show your support for our students!


Mock MPA/Preview Concert - We will be hosting a this concert on Tuesday, February 17th in the auditorium.  This is a free concert open to the public.  The MHS Concert and Symphonic bands will be performing.  We will have a couple guest directors giving each band feedback as well.  Please make plans to join us that night.  The performances will begin at 6pm.


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.


Jazz and Solo & Ensemble - Next Friday the 20th is FBA Jazz and Solo & Ensemble MPA. This is at PSC. We will be receiving an updated schedule for Solo & Ensemble soon. Students must provide their own rides to both. Jazz students need to arrive by 5:30pm that evening. Everyone should go ahead and make plans to come out and listen to the Blackwater Beats that evening for this FREE concert!


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


HAPPY BIRTHDAY to the following students according to CutTime:
Kayleigh Barnes - Tuesday
Aliza Angerstein - Wednesday
Christine Bateman - Wednesday
Nathan Garcia - Wednesday
Jacey Hunt - Wednesday
Madeline Wixon - Saturday


This Week:

• Monday
  
  • 4:45-8pm - JV WG Rehearsal
    
  • 6:30-9pm - Full IP Rehearsal
    
• Tuesday
  
  • 3:45-5pm - Concert Woodwinds Sectional
    
  • 4pm-6pm - Symphonic Band Rehearsal
    
  • 4:45-8pm - Varsity WG Rehearsal
    
  • 7pm - MHSBPA Monthly Meeting
    
• Wednesday
  
  • Individual Band Pictures
    
  • 3:30-5:30 - JV WG Rehearsal
    
  • 3:30 - Tri-M Meeting
    
  • 5:45-8:30 - Jazz Café at Pace HS (Blackwater Beats Performance)
    
• Thursday
  
  • Individual Band Pictures
    
  • 3:45-5pm - Symphonic Woodwind Sectional
    
  • 4pm-6pm - Concert Band Rehearsal
    
  • 4:45-8pm - Varsity WG Rehearsal
    
• Friday
  
  • 6:30-9pm - Full IP Rehearsal
    
• Saturday
  
  • Indoor Competition at UWF
    
    • 11:41 AM - IP Performance
      
    • 2:57 PM - JV WG Performance
      
    • 5:26 PM - Varsity WG Performance
      

Looking Ahead to Next Week:

• Mon - President's Day (No School), JV WG Rehearsal, Full IP Rehearsal
  
• Tues - Varsity WG Rehearsal, Pre MPA Concert
  
• Wed - JV WG Rehearsal
  
• Thurs - Symphonic Brass Sectional, Concert Band Rehearsal, Varsity WG Rehearsal, IP Battery Only Rehearsal
  
• Fri - FBA Solo & Ensemble, FBA Jazz MPA
  
• Sat - WGI Regional at Gulfport, MS (JV & Varsity WG)
  

Together We Are THE MIGHTY BLACK & GOLD!!!

​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!!!