Hello All,
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Band Camp - It's here!! We are finally to the most important two weeks of the beginning of marching season.  Over these weeks of camp, we will be learning music, drill, and body work for as much of the show as possible.  It is vital that all students are in attendance each day.  When students miss, this affects the whole band.  Make sure you are drinking plenty of fluids and eating. Here are some items to consider bringing

• Water Thermos/Camel Pack
• Snacks
• Deodorant
• Sunscreen
• Hat
• Deodorant
• Sunglasses
• Cloths in which to stay cool
• Change of clothes if you want get out of sweaty clothes
• Deodorant
• Gold Bond
• Music/Equipment
• Good Attitude
• and Deodorant
• Also, please shower daily

Band Camp Dinner - The BPA will be selling food for dinner each day 4:30-6pm.  Ms. Arlene will be set up in the front of the band room each day 12:30-1pm to take money.  You can pay for by the day, week or all-in-one.  Checks need to be made out to MHSBPA. Also, please make sure to put the student's name in the memo section of the check. 


Dress-Up Days - We encourage everyone to participate in the dress-up days.  See our Facebook or Insta pages or click the link below for each day description: http://www.miltonhighschoolband.com/home/july-13th-2025


Band Camp Café Help - THANK YOU  to all of the parents that have already signed up to help at the band camp café.  There are still a few spots opened.  This is a great chance to get to know the other parents and students.  Just go to the events in your CutTime link and scroll to each band camp day.  There, you will see what is available to sign up.


Car Wash - This Saturday is the mass band car wash.  Remember, this is a FREE wash.  You must get those pledges in order to make profits from this fundraiser.  All students must sign-up in the band room by Monday.


Car Wash Help - WE ARE STILL IN NEED OF HELP FROM PARENTS.   To sign-up, you will need to go to the carwash event on CutTime and click the sign-up option for the time and location.  I will be sending out a separate direction sheet for all chaperones with detailed instructions about your responsibilities later this week.  We still have open slots for the following:

• Adv. Auto 9:30am - 3 slots
• Adv. Auto 12:15pm - 3 slots
• MHS 9:30am - 3 slots
• MHS 12:15pm - 4 slots
• First Ap. Church 9:30am - 1 slot
• First Ap. Church 12:15 - 4 slots
• Milton Carpet 12:15pm - 3 slots

Bibber and shoes Orders - The link to order bibbers is open and close on the 25th.  Please make sure you order the bibbers during that two week time. Shoes need to be ordered now as well. Click the following link to access order info: http://www.miltonhighschoolband.com/uniform-ordering-information.html


Preview Show - Go ahead and make plans now to be at the first performance of the 2025-26 MHS Mighty Black & Gold on Thursday, July 24th at 7pm in the Football stadium.  This is a free performance that you do not want to miss it!


Freshmen Day Pep Rally - Friday July 25th is Freshmen Day at MHS.  Freshmen students are encouraged to participate in all of the festivities that SGA will be putting on.  Please call the MHS front office for info.  Sophomores - Seniors will meet in the band room at 10am to get ready for the pep rally.  We should be done by 12:30.  Please wear summer uniforms for this.


That is all for now.  I hope all of you have an exciting Band Camp :-) 


HAPPY BIRTHDAY to the following student according to CutTime:
Tristan Upton - Saturday


This Week:

• Monday
  • 1pm-9pm - Band Camp
  • BC Dress-up - "Bring your golden doubloons and wild west platoons"
  • 4:30-6pm - Dinner
  • 6pm-9pm - BPA Lumpia Rolling
• Tuesday
  • 1pm-9pm - Band Camp
  • BC Dress-up - "Backmarch into a Different Era"
  • 4:30-6pm - Dinner
  • 6pm-7pm - BPA Register Training
• Wednesday
  • 1pm-9pm - Band Camp
  • BC Dress-up - "Double Trouble"
  • 4:30-6pm - Dinner
• Thursday
  • 1pm-9pm - Band Camp
  • BC Dress-up - "From A-Z Dress as Who You're Meant to Be"
  • 4:30-6pm - Dinner
• Saturday
  • 9:30-3:30 - Carwash

Looking Ahead to Next Week:

• Mon - Band Camp, MoneyDolley Fundraiser Kickoff, BC Dress-up - "Vacation Away from Band Camp", BPA Lumpia Rolling
• Tues - Band Camp, BC Dress-up - "Freshmen Roar, Seniors Explore", BPA Concessions training and walk through
• Wed - Band Camp, BC Dress-up - "Show Your True Colors"
• Thurs - Band Camp, BC Dress-up - "Little White Lie", PREVIEW SHOW
• Fri - Freshmen Orientation Pep Rally

Together We Are THE MIGHTY BLACK & GOLD!!!

Hello All,
WELCOME BACK!! After a long break, we are finally getting the band back together.  I hope all of you have enjoyed this break and are geared up ready to go for all of the events coming up.  I am looking forward to seeing everyone once again and getting the show on field and hearing all about how you have spent your break.  Please look through all of the info below carefully.
Rehearsals - This week, we have full marching band rehearsal on Tuesday and Thursday 6pm-9pm.  We will be rehearsing part 1 of the show and preparing for band camp.  These rehearsals are important and attendance is mandatory.  Please make sure you communicate any attendance dilemmas with us.  Make sure you wear comfortable clothing and bring all equipment.  We will also be going over UDB app and giving out drill numbers.
Marching Band Wind Parts - See attached for part distribution for all winds in marching band for the show and stands tunes.  
​UDB App - We have received all of the info for the UDB app.  For our new folks, the UDB or Ultimate Drill Book app is the app that we use to set drill on the field for the halftime show.  The band has purchased licenses for you.  The app will not cost you to download and does not have any in-app purchases.  Students will need this on their mobile devices to get their drill placement for the season.  You do not need to have a data plan to use this app.  You will need to be connected to wifi or data to download the app initially as well as download the drill once we receive it.  Once all of this has been downloaded, you are good to go and your mobile device does not have to be connected to any data while using the app.  Please CLICK HERE for further instructions.  We will go over everything with this app on Thursday of next week, so please try to have everything set up by then.  
MHSBPA Meeting - This Tuesday is the July Monthly meeting for the BPA.  Parents, please make plans to attend as we will be going over upcoming volunteer events as well as reporting on committees and the Riverfest.  We have had an outstanding showing so far of volunteers, but we can always use more.  You will find out about all of these opportunities at these monthly meetings.  This will be help in the Auditorium. 
Carwash Fundraiser - The annual band carwash will take place on Saturday July 19.  This is a FREE carwash that we put on at 4 separate locations around Milton (Milton High School Cafeteria, Advanced Auto on Dogwood, Milton Carpet on Glover Lane, and First Apostolic Church on 90). Students will sign up for a shift and location beginning on July 8th.  CLICK HERE for the pledge sheet.  This is a huge fundraiser for the band.  Students will need to get pledges.  We will add up the total number of vehicles washed at the end of the day.  Students will collect the money based off of that total number.  Please read the info on the attached form.  Students are required to sign up and wash.  Go ahead and start getting those pledges now.
Carwash Chaperones - Parents, we need your help with chaperoning as well. Please go to the Carwash Event on CutTime events and sign up for one or both shifts at one of the four locations. The students will wash, parents will simply be quality control and make sure the students are washing.  More info to be given at the BPA Meeting.  
Uniform Fittings - This will take place on Saturday, July 12th.  WOODWINDS - 2pm-4pm
BRASS/PERCUSSION - 4pm-6pm. We will post  custom link for bibbers and shoes.  DO NOT ORDER THESE YET.  Guard uniforms will be on order next week.  Guard can order gloves and shoes by clicking the following link: http://www.miltonhighschoolband.com/uniform-ordering-information.html
Uniform Parts Ordering – All Winds/Perc/Managers must have blue jean shorts as part of the summer uniform this year.  Guard needs black shorts. These shorts cannot be frayed or have holes in them.  Winds and percussion also need to have purchased your Bando Shoes after Saturday.  Guard members need to purchase gloves and shoes.  All of this will be worn at the Preview Show on July, 24th. 
Band Camp - Band Camp is just one week away and we are excited to get our show on the field.  These are the most important 2 weeks of the beginning of marching season.  Attendance is required.  Remember, we will go 1pm-4:30pm outside/inside, 4:30pm-6pm dinner, 6pm-9pm outside.  We will keep track of weather conditions each day and make the best decisions about outside activities.  As you know, Florida is hot. We will be outside as much as possible while taking into account the heat and other weather circumstances. Make sure you have a water thermos or camel pack by next Monday, sunscreen, and appropriate clothing to stay cool. 
Band Camp Café Help - THANK YOU to all of the parents that have already signed up to help at the band camp cafe.  There are still a few spots opened.  This is a great chance to get to know the other parents and students.  Just go to the events in your CutTime link and scroll to each band camp day.  There, you will see what is available to sign up.
Band Camp Dress Up Days - Our leadership has put together the dress up days.  I encourage everyone to participate.  There will be competitions between each section for each day, with the winning section announced at the end of each rehearsal.  See themes on our Facebook/Insta pages.  
Preview Show - Go ahead and make plans now to be at the first performance of the 2025-26 MHS Mighty Black & Gold on Thursday, July 24th at 7pm in the Football stadium.  This is a free performance that you do not want to miss!
That’s all for now.  I hope you have a super week!
HAPPY BRITHDAY to the following students according to CutTime:
Christopher Collins - 05/27
Addison Bral - 05/28
Devin Peterson - 05/29
Keira Stonecipher - 06/01
Arianna Joyce - 06/02
Taleisa Jackson - 06/08
Alexis Ryan Walker - 06/10
Noah Kidd - 06/11
Carter Shouppe - 06/14
Abbigail Broughton - 06/16
Jonah Lipai - 06/16
Shaylee Buchanant - 06/20
Samantha Kuhn - 06/20
Raniyah Massey - 06/20
Ryden Newberry - 06/20
Rilynn Kelly - 06/23
Jayden Flener - 06/25
Mykena Jordan - 06/26
Robert Hartjen - 06/29
Cristyn Michaels - 06/29
Harlow Petersen - 07/02
Emma Quick - 07/02
Brayden Redden - 07/05
Sarah Meneely - Tuesday
Abigail Powers – Tuesday


This Week:
Monday
5pm-9pm - BPA Lumpia Rolling
Tuesday 
6pm-9pm – Full Marching Band Rehearsal
7pm – MHSBPA Monthly Meeting
Thursday
6pm-9pm – Full Marching Band Rehearsal
Saturday 
2pm-4pm – WOODWIND Uniform Fittings
4pm-6pm – BRASS/PERCUSSION Uniform Fittings
Looking Ahead to Next Week:
Mon – Band Camp, Dress-Up Day "Bring your golden doubloons and wild west platoons"
Tues – Band Camp, BPA Register Training, Dress-Up Day "Backmarch into a Different Era"
Wed – Band Camp, Dress-Up Day "Double Trouble"
Thurs – Band Camp, Dress-Up Day "From A-Z Dress as Who You're Meant to Be"
Sat – MHS Band Mass Carwash
Together We Are THE MIGHTY BLACK & GOLD!!!

Good evening all,


I hope everyone is enjoying your summer and taking some much needed time off.  I wanted to just check in with everyone as we enter the midpoint of summer.  We miss all of you and can't wait to see you soon! 


Guard Camps - Outstanding job to all of our guard members for completing the guard camps over the past two weeks! I saw a TON of improvement and excitement.  Great job!


Percussion Camp - Percussion camp will take place this week Mon-Fri and June 30th & July 1st 6pm-9pm.  All Percussion students are required to attend.  We will work with prearranged vacations as long as you communicate with us in advance.  Please email or call Chandler Sedlacek with any issues.  (850)686-4263 - [email protected]


Carwash Fundraiser - The annual band carwash will take place on Saturday July 19.  This is a FREE carwash that we put on at 4 separate locations around Milton (Milton High School Cafeteria, Advanced Auto on Dogwood, Milton Carpet on Glover Lane, and First Apostolic Church on 90). Students will sign up for a shift and location beginning on July 8th.  CLICK HERE for the pledge sheet.  This is a huge fundraiser for the band.  Students will need to get pledges.  We will add up the total number of vehicles washed at the end of the day.  Students will collect the money based off of that total number.  Please read the info on the attached form.  Students are required to sign up and wash.  Go ahead and start getting those pledges now.


Uniform Fittings - We have scheduled two uniform fittings in July.  These are for all new members as well as any member that needs a new sized uniform.  Woodwinds will be July 8th 3pm and Brass/Percussion will be July 10th at 3pm.  We will post  custom link for bibbers and shoes.  DO NOT ORDER THESE YET.  Guard uniforms will be on order next week.  Guard can order gloves and shoes by clicking the following link: http://www.miltonhighschoolband.com/uniform-ordering-information.html


July Rehearsals and Band Camp - We will all meet back on July 8th and 10th 6pm-9pm for rehearsal.  Band Camp begins July 14th 1pm-9pm.  Looking forward to seeing everyone! 


Milton Riverfest - Volunteer opportunities for the 4th of July are now listed on CutTime for everyone to sign in under the events tab to help. There are lots of different areas with descriptions of jobs so please look through all before signing up. Any questions let me know.


UDB App - All students need to go ahead and download the UDB app to their mobile devices.  This is a FREE app.  This is what we use to set drill at band camp.  If you do not have a phone, try to get access to one. We do have a way for you to learn the drill if you cannot access a phone.  More info can be found on our website here: http://www.miltonhighschoolband.com/ultimate-drill-book-app.html


That is all for now.  I have a great break! 

Hello All,

This will be the last weekly update until the full band returns in July.  Please make sure you look through this carefully and mark down all summer dates.  I hope all of you have a great break when we get to that point.  BE SAFE and get plenty of well-deserved rest! 

Rookie Camp - Rookie Camp is finally upon us.  This is required by all new members.  This is an extremely important camp as students will learn how to march and use their equipment.  All returning members are welcome to attend as well.  Make sure you prepare you bodies now by drinking lots of fluids.  Also, bring thermoses, sunscreen, hats, sunglasses, and anything else you need to keep cool.  We will be outside 4pm-7pm each day.  Please bring all instruments and music as well.

Auditions - The deadline has passed for wind and jazz auditions.  If you forgot to turn this in, please get this submitted ASAP. We will compose a list of students that we are missing and will notate what we are missing.  We MUST have an audition submitted.  Don't let technical difficulties or fear of auditioning keep you from joining the MHS Band.  We will work through all of this.

Audition Results - We will be working hard to listen to and evaluate all auditions after this week.  Please be patient as this process does take some time.  As soon as it is ready, we will post the lists on all MHS Band communication routes. We will be posting multiple lists. One for the Blackwater Beats Jazz Band and two different types of Concert lists.  One for a two-band setup and another for a three-band setup.


Guard/Percussion Camps - The guard and percussion camps will take place during June.  These camps are required, however we will work with pre-scheduled events to a degree during this time.  Please communicate with any attendance issues with the guard and percussion staff.  See below for dates.
Percussion - Chandler Sedlacek - (850)686-4263 - [email protected]
Guard - Jac Jalomo - (334)707-4034 - [email protected]


BAND TRIP - Can you believe that we are finally leaving this Friday for our band trip! All fees MUST be paid before setting foot on the bus.  Please make sure you have read through everything.  We have post the bus lists and rooming lists in the band hall.  All info for the trip can be found on our website here: http://www.miltonhighschoolband.com/gatlinburg-trip-info.html


Good luck to everyone on your final 3 days of school! We hope everyone has a wonderful week! 


This Week:

• Monday
  • Memorial Day (No School)
• Tuesday
  • Exams
  • 4pm-7pm - Rookie Camp
• Wednesday
  • Exams
  • 4pm-7pm - Rookie Camp
• Thursday
  • LAST DAY OF SCHOOL
  • Half Day
  • Exams
  • 4pm-7pm - Rookie Camp
• Friday
  • Band Trip
• Saturday
  • Band Trip
• Sunday
  • Band Trip

June Dates:

• Guard Camp - June 9th-12th & 16th-19th 6pm-9pm
• MHSBPA Monthly Meeting - June 17th 7pm
• Percussion Camps - June 23rd-27th & 30th-July 1st 6pm-9pm

​July Dates

• Milton Independence Day Festival BPA Concession Sales - July 4th 10am-10pm
• Marching Band Rehearsal - July 8th 6pm-9pm
• MHSBPA Monthly Meeting - July 8th 7pm
• Marching Band Rehearsal - July 10th 6pm-9pm
• Band Camp - July 14th-17th & 21st-24th 1pm-9pm
• Carwash - July 19th 10am-3pm
• Preview Show - July 24th 7pm
• Freshman Orientation Pep Rally - July 25th 10am

Together We Are THE MIGHTY BLACK & GOLD!!!

Hello All,
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For our incoming new folks reading this, welcome.  This is the weekly update that we send out on most Sundays to keep you informed of everything going on in the MB&G.  Please read through this and make notes as needed.  We will see you at the Step-off Rehearsal on Tuesday, May 20th at 6pm. BRING INSTRUMENTS and wear comfortable shoes.  

Wind and Jazz Auditions - We have distributed all audition material for winds and jazz students for next year.  We will be using Microsoft Teams for these auditions instead of Flipgrid this year because Flipgrid no longer exists.  All auditions are due Saturday May 24th.  CLICK THE FOLLOWING LINK TO ACCESS EVERYTHING YOU NEED FOR THE AUDITIONS:
http://www.miltonhighschoolband.com/mhs-band-audition-material.html

Step-off Rehearsal - ALL NEW AND RETURNING STUDENTS: Tuesday, May 20th at 6pm-8:30, we will have our first rehearsal of the 2025-26 marching band.  We are excited to welcome all of our new and returning members under one roof for the first time.  Please make sure you bring your instruments.  We will provide all marching instruments (bari saxes, percussion, sousaphones, euphoniums, mellophones). We will issue lockers and music during this rehearsal.  Wear comfortable clothes as we will be going outside at a point during this rehearsal. Parents are welcome to stick around and listen, however, there will be very limited room in the band room that evening.

Rookie Camp - We will be holding Rookie Camp on May 27th-29th 4pm-7pm this year.  All Leadership and new members are required to attend.  Everyone else is welcome to participate

Money Owed - As we enter in the final weeks of the semester, all Band/Indoor Fees MUST be paid.  Please get these turned in before the end of the school year.  Also, All Trip payments are due in May BEFORE we depart for Six Flags and Gatlinburg.  All Fees can be paid online or in person.  
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That is all for now.  We hope you have a wonderful week! 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to the following students according to CutTime:
Claire Kennington - Tuesday
Claire Roberts - Thursday
Ashlyn Wade - Friday

This Week:

• Monday
  • Senior Exams 5th & 6th Pds
• Tuesday
  • Senior Exams 3rd & 4th Periods
  • 6pm-8:30pm - Step-off Rehearsal (ALL NEW AND RETURNING STUDENTS)
• Wednesday
  • Senior Exams 1st & 2nd Pds
• Thursday
  • 7pm - GRADUATION
• Saturday
  • 9:30am-6:30pm - Leadership Camp

​Looking Ahead to Next Week:

• Mon - Memorial Day (No School)
• Tues - Semester Exams, Rookie Camp
• Wed - Semester Exams, Rookie Camp
• Thurs - Semester Exams, Rookie Camp
• Fri - BAND TRIP
• Sat - BAND TRIP
• Sun - BAND TRIP

Together We Are THE MIGHTY BLACK & GOLD!!!