Hello All,

I am sending this to all of our new and current students so everyone can be up to date with upcoming events.  FYI for our new students, I usually send a weekly email every Sunday with events for that week as well as the following week for your planning purposes.

THANK YOU so much to our band banquet committee for putting on a wonderful banquet Saturday night.  Fun was had and it was an great night of celebrating the accomplishments of our amazing students and parents of the Mighty Black & Gold! With that, we end one chapter of our family, but begin a new one.  I want to congratulate our new leadership team listed below:

2019-20 Leadership Team:
Head Drum Major      -           Ai’ana Cowart 
Co-Drum Major          -           Melia Coulter 
Co-Drum Major          -           AJ Huling

Band Captain             -           Jordan Bishop 
Band Co-Captain        -          Wade Garrett

Flutes                          -          Mikayla Dearinger
                                                Lacey White (asst)
 
Clarinets (3)                -         Donnelle McCrory
                                                James Fair (asst)
                                                Madison King (asst)
                                                                                               
Alto Saxes (3)              -        Luke Justice
                                                Pauline Sebuano (asst)
                                                Curry Silcox (asst)
                                                                                               
 
Trumpets (3)               -         Jordan Bishop
                                                Denise Carillo (asst)
                                                Marcus Randolph (asst)
 
Horns                          -           Savannah Weeks
 
Trombones                 -          Alissa Welch
                                                Alex Salter (asst)
 
Baritones                    -           Jacob Still
 
Tubas                          -           Austin Babb
 
Percussion                  -          Josh Legaspi (Captain)
                                                Abigail Buchanan (Captain)
 
Colorguard                 -          Brooke Lane (Captain)
                                                Amelia Akins (Co-Captain)

Uniforms                     -         Garrett Allen
                                                Lauren Bishop
 
Music Library             -         Maegan Hernandez
                                                Faith Thai
                                                                                               
Facilities                      -         Abdul Muhammad
                                                Ansley Rust
                                                Blake Welch

We will begin the  new chapter on Monday as we clean out all lockers and get ready to welcome our potential new members.  We will have our first rehearsal of the new season this Tuesday at the Band Room from 6pm-8:30.  ALL NEW AND RETURNING students must attend.  We will be issuing out lockers and instruments and music.  Marching band members will be given priority for lockers as they will be using them all summer.  Please make plans to be there.

There are a lot of events over the next several weeks and I encourage you to stay up to date with our calendar by clicking HERE.  There, you will also find instructions on how to sync the calendar with your mobile device.

Lastly, I want to wish our seniors a great last week of school.  Enjoy guys and gals! I can't believe it's already here.  Make it a good week!

That is all for now.  I hope everyone has a fantastic week!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to the following students according to Charms:
Raegan Jones - Monday
Ai'ana Cowart - Tuesday
Sara Massie - Friday
Rebecca Wells - Saturday

This Week:
Monday
LOCKERS CLEANED OUT
3:45-6pm - Leadership Workday

Tuesday
6pm-8:30 - Step-off Rehearsal (ALL NEW AND RETURNING STUDENTS MUST ATTEND)

Wednesday
Senior Exams (5th & 6th)
All Returning Woodwinds Auditions (During Class & After School)

Thursday
Senior Exams (3rd & 4th)
All Returning Brass Auditions (During Class & After School)

Friday
Senior Exams (1st & 2nd)
Seniors Last Day :-(
4pm - Bands on the Blackwater (BPA Event)
6:30 - Hobbs MS Concert

Looking Ahead to Next Week:
Mon - Memorial Day (No Classes)
Tues - GRADUATION
Wed - 1st & 2nd Period Exams, Leadership Camp
Thurs - 3rd & 4th Period Exams, Downbeat Rehearsal, Jazz Band Auditions
Fri - LAST DAY OF SCHOOL, 5th & 6th Period Exams

Together We Are THE MIGHTY BLACK & GOLD!!!

Head Drum Major      -           Ai’ana Cowart 
Co-Drum Major          -           Melia Coulter 
Co-Drum Major          -           AJ Huling

Band Captain             -           Jordan Bishop 
Band Co-Captain        -          Wade Garrett

Flutes                          -          Mikayla Dearinger
                                                Lacey White (asst)
 
Clarinets (3)                -         Donnelle McCrory
                                                James Fair (asst)
                                                Madison King (asst)
                                                                                               
Alto Saxes (3)              -        Luke Justice
                                                Pauline Sebuano (asst)
                                                Curry Silcox (asst)
                                                                                               
 
Trumpets (3)               -         Jordan Bishop
                                                Denise Carillo (asst)
                                                Marcus Randolph (asst)
 
Horns                          -           Savannah Weeks
 
Trombones                 -          Alissa Welch
                                                Alex Salter (asst)
 
Baritones                    -           Jacob Still
 
Tubas                          -           Austin Babb
 
Percussion                  -          Josh Legaspi (Captain)
                                                Abigail Buchanan (Captain)
 
Colorguard                 -          Brooke Lane (Captain)
                                                Amelia Akins (Co-Captain)

Uniforms                     -         Garrett Allen
                                                Lauren Bishop
 
Music Library             -         Maegan Hernandez
                                                Faith Thai
                                                                                               
Facilities                      -         Abdul Muhammad
                                                Ansley Rust
                                                Blake Welch

Hello All,

PLEASE CLICK HERE TO PAY YOUR FAIR SHARE ONLINE! If you forgot your Charms password, CLICK HERE for directions on how to access your account.  

Thank you to everyone that helped out at Band Day this past Tuesday.  We had a blast and it seems to be another resounding success.  Right now, our estimated number of new members is just over 70 with our total numbers of the marching band at 220 and in the whole band around about 225.  This number will fluctuate a bit until band camp.  Thank you all again!

This week, we are in major Band Banquet preparation mode.  Monday, our students will be voting for leadership and listening to the band captain candidate speeches.  If any student is testing that day during you band class, please stop by the band room at the end of school and cast your votes.  Monday is the only day we will be doing this, so if you miss that day, you will not be able to make cast later.  Banquet tickets are on sale for $12.  Remember, any student who's fair shares are paid in full gets a free ticket for that student.  Tickets will be on sale till Tuesday.  Please attend the BPA meeting on Tuesday night at 7pm for any further information.

There is a ton of stuff occurring over the next several weeks.  Please make sure you keep track of the calendar closely and hold on tight! Only 3 more weeks left of school.  Seniors, this is your last full week of classes.....:-(  :-(

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

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to the following students according to Charms:
Savannah Davis - Today (Sunday)

Alyson Tolle - Monday
Lacey White - Monday
Emily Blalock - Wednesday

This Week:
Monday
Band Captain Speeches/Leadership Voting
6:30 - King MS Concert

Tuesday
4pm-6pm - CG Final Auditions/Weapons Sectional
7pm - MHSBPA Monthly Meeting

Wednesday
Drum Major in-class routines

Thursday
4pm-6pm - CG Weapons Sectional
5pm-7pm - Percussion Interest Camp

Friday
4:30-6:30 - Drum Major Auditions
4pm - Bands on Blackwater

Saturday
9am - Mud Races (BPA Event)
6pm-11:30 - Bud Bell Band Banquet

Looking Ahead to Next Week:
Mon - Lockers Cleaned, Leadership Work-day
Tues - Step-Off Rehearsal
Wed - Senior Final Exams, Returning Woodwind Auditions
Thurs - Senior Final Exams, Returning Brass Auditions
Fri - Seniors Last Day :-(, Bands on Blackwater, King MS Concert

Together We Are THE MIGHTY BLACK & GOLD!!!

Hello All,

PLEASE CLICK HERE TO PAY YOUR FAIR SHARE ONLINE! If you forgot your Charms password, CLICK HERE for directions on how to access your account.  

All I can say is WOW to all of our students who performed in the Spring Concert Showcase!! If you missed this concert, you really missed out on amazing performances! The Mighty Black & Gold really showed of their talents extraordinarily this past Friday.  You can watch the concert on our YouTube page HERE.

The next big event is the 8th Grade Band Day this Tuesday.  Please take note of the itinerary below.  This is required by all students as they will all be in performance once again! We will be wearing our concert black uniforms like we wore for the spring concert.  Make sure you bring a change of clothes as we will be going outside after we perform.  Please help us get the word out to all of the 8th graders who would like to be in band next year.

We will also be starting up the leadership interviews on Wednesday and Thursday during classes.  Please plan accordingly as we are limited to class time for these interviews.  We will do these immediately after school as well for those that will be testing during school.  

Finally, Guard and Percussion interest camps will be starting back up this week.  All of those that are interested in joining either of these sections are encouraged to attend.  Times are below.  

We will be giving more information about Banquet tickets this week.  Keep an eye on your emails!

That is all for now.  Have a great week!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to the following students according to Charms:
Sydney Mosley - Today (Sunday)
Tyke Hendrix - Thursday
Jessica Herring - Saturday

This Week:
Monday
4pm-5:30 - Drum Major Audition Clinic

Tuesday
2:45-6:30 - BAND DAY
- 2:45 - MHS Students meet in uniform in band room
- 3pm - Middle School students arrive
- 3:15-4:30 - Bands perform
- 4:45 - BPA Serves dinner
- 5:30 - Sectionals
- 6:30ish - Dismiss
6pm-8:30 - Colorguard Audition Camp

Wednesday
Turn In Uniforms!
Leadership Interviews (During School)
6pm-8:30 - Colorguard Audition Camp

Thursday
Turn In Uniforms
Leadership Interviews (During School)
5pm-7pm - Percussion Interest Camp
6pm-8:30 - Colorguard Audition Camp

Friday
Turn in Uniforms!

Saturday
Prom

Looking Ahead to Next Week:
Mon - King MS Concert
Tues - Guard Weapons Sectional, MHSBPA Monthly Meeting
Thurs - Band Captain Speeches, Leadership Voting, Percussion Interest Camp, Guard Weapons Rehearsal
Fri - Drum Major Auditions, Bands on Blackwater (BPA Event)
Sat - Band Banquet

Together We Are THE MIGHTY BLACK & GOLD!!!

Hello All,

PLEASE CLICK HERE TO PAY YOUR FAIR SHARE ONLINE! 

We are still in desperate need of fair share to be paid.  As of this Friday, ALL fair shares should be paid in full!! Please check your statement that we emailed to you this past week to check your balance.  Or you can check it on charms.  If you do not know how to access your account, just CLICK HERE for directions.  

This week is the final big performance of the 2018-19 Mighty Black & Gold Band! Please come out this Friday at 6:30 in the MHS Auditorium to see and hear all of our ensembles showoff their talents! We will begin in the auditorium with performances by the Panther Band, Concert Band, Symphonic Band, Blackwater Beats Jazz Band, and Mighty Black & Gold Marching Band.  Then we'll move to the gym for performances by the Black Gold Percussion Ensemble and the Winterguard.  YOU DO NOT WANT TO MISS THIS CONCERT!!! These students deserve your attendance and support!

You'll see next week, we will have several items.  For those looking to audition for drum major, please make sure you attend the drum major audition camp on Monday.  You will receive the prepared piece from us at this camp.  BAND DAY will be after school next Tuesday.  This is required by all so please adjust schedules accordingly.  We should be done between 6:30 and 7pm.

That is all for now.  I hope everyone has a fantastic week! 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to the following students according to Charms:
Victoria Bettis - Tuesday
Reagan Clark - Thursday
Chris Sanders - Friday

This Week:
Monday
3:45-6pm - Concert Band Rehearsal

Tuesday
4pm-6pm - Symphonic Band Rehearsal

Wednesday
4pm-5:30 - Panther Band Rehearsal

Thursday
3:45-5:30 - Marching Band Rehearsal
6pm - College Signing Night for Band

Friday
6th and Final Fair Share Due ($75)
ALL BANQUET FORMS DUE
6:30 - MHS BAND SPRING CONCERT SHOWCASE
- 6pm - Call Time

Saturday
6pm - Possible Jazz Band Performance at for Scholarship Pageant 

Looking Ahead to Next Week:
Mon - Leadership Interviews, Drum Major Audition Camp
Tues - BAND DAY, Colorguard Audition Camp
Wed - Leadership Interviews, Colorguard Audition Camp
Thurs - Percussion Interest Camp, Colorguard Audition Camp
Sat - Prom

Together We Are THE MIGHTY BLACK & GOLD!!!