Hello All,

I hope this email finds you safe and well.  Here are the happenings in the MB&G for this week.

Remaining Fair Share - As we begin the 2nd semester, it is time for us to remember that we need your help financially.  Please remember that, although Pride makes this band go, finances are the items that keep us functioning.  Fair shares this year totaled $155.  Please look through financial statements on charms to see how much of this you still owe.  You can access Charms login info by CLICKING HERE.  Payments can be made through cash, check, or online.  Online payments are made by CLICKING HERE.  If you are having trouble accessing your account or having trouble making payments, please contact us immediately so we can help out with what we can.  

Marching Band Pics - Here is the link to all of the marching band pictures we took yesterday.  You can downlo'ad these if you would like.  Each section came up with their own design for their section pictures.  These have also been posted to our Facebook page: http://www.miltonhighschoolband.com/section-pictures.html
 
Individual Band Pics - All members of the Milton Band Family will be taking their individual phots on February 11th and 12th during their band classes.  We will hand out order forms assoon as we receive them.  Even if you do not plan to order these pictures, students will still get their picture taken.  If for some reason students are absent on those days, you can schedule an appointment with Kay Brown photography to make this up.  

Student Meat Sticking - Be aware that we have planned a student meat sticking immediately after school on Wednesday, January 20th.  The BPA is in dire need to restock the supply of shish ka-bobs for this semester in order to sell these at events and, in turn, support our students in the band.  Parents are welcome to volunteer to help as well by signing up on the yellow helping hand icon on the calendar.  You must be approved by the school board as a volunteer in order to help out.  

BPA Meeting - There will be a Band Parent Association meeting this Tuesday at 7pm.  All parents are encouraged to join either in person or through the following Zoom link online: 
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81027356501?pwd=bjRxSEZPbUFacFh3WkNWeUUvelc4QT09
- Meeting ID: 810 2735 6501
- Passcode: sM1zAg

Band Rehearsals - Symphonic, Concert, and Panther Bands will begin the after school rehearsals the last week of January.  These are to prepare for the concert to be given in March.  More info is to come about that concert.  Please plan accordingly for your specific ensemble.  This can be viewed on our calendar by CLICKING HERE.  

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

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to the following students according to Charms:
Haley Priddy - Thursday
Nate Lewis - Friday
Tyler Hayhurst - Saturday

This Week:
Monday
5:30-7:30 - Colorguard Rehearsal
6pm-9pm - IP Rehearsal

Tuesday
5th & 6th Period Exams
7pm - MHSBPA Monthly Meeting
- https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81027356501?pwd=bjRxSEZPbUFacFh3WkNWeUUvelc4QT09
- Meeting ID: 810 2735 6501
- Passcode: sM1zAg

Wednesday
3rd & 4th Period Exams

Thursday
End 2nd Nine Weeks
1st & 2nd Period Exams
6pm-9pm IP Rehearsal

Friday
Panning Day (No Classes)

Looking Ahead to Next Week:
Mon - MLK Day (No Classes), IP Rehearsal, Guard Rehearsal
Tues - Begin 3rd Nine Weeks
Wed - Student Meat Sticking
Thurs - IP Rehearsal

Together We Are THE MIGHTY BLACK & GOLD!!!

Hello All,

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!! :-)   :-)   :-)   :-) :-) :-)

Welcome to 2021 and all new possibilities! As we begin this new year, we are met with different opportunities and challenges.  I encourage everyone to set achievable goals for yourselves and be open to new ways of accomplishing these goals.  We are all still in this together and here to help each other.  Let's keep pushing forward and upward with everything we do.  We have thoroughly missed all of you over these 2 weeks and cannot wait to see you and hear about al the wonderful things you've done during the break!

Indoor Group Rehearsals - Both Indoor Percussion and the Colorguard will begin weekly rehearsals this week.  See schedule below.  These rehearsals are required.  The concert bands after school schedule will begin towards the end of January so far. 

Marching Band Pictures - This Wednesday, we will be taking the full marching band pictures in the football stadium.  Students will need to bring their FULL UNIFORMS including gauntlets to school on Wednesday and change into these immediately at the end of classes. Guard and Managers will wear this year's band shirt and blue jeans.  Seniors and Leadership, remember to stay behind after the section pics to take your group picture.  ALL MARHCING BAND STUDENTS MUST BE PRESENT.

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

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to the following students according to Charms:
Emily Lavergne - Today (Sunday)
Alex Maney - Monday
Amarion Moses - Wednesday
Avionna Moses - Wednesday
Frederik Sutton - Wednesday

This Week:
Monday
5:30-7:30 - Guard Rehearsal
6pm-9pm - IP Rehearsal

Wednesday
4pm-5:30 - Full Marching Band and Section Pics (BRING UNIFORMS!!)

Thursday
6pm-9pm - IP Rehearsal

Looking Ahead to Next:
Mon - Guard Rehearsal, IP Rehearsal
Tues - 5th & 6th Period Exams (Full Day of School), MHSBPA Monthly Meeting
Wed - 3rd & 4th Period Exams (Full Day of School)
Thurs - 1st & 2nd Period Exams (Full Day of School), End 2nd Nine Weeks, IP Rehearsal
Fri - Teacher Planning Day (No Classes)

Together We Are THE MIGHTY BLACK & GOLD!!!

Hello All,

Two words....THANK YOU!! These two words are simple in their statement, but mean so much.  Over the past two weeks the MB&G has been on display in so many ways.  All of this culminating in the Band Christmas Festival and the Band Student Christmas party.  Thank you to our students for your hard work in preparing and performing and helping set up and break down everything!! Thank you to the BPA for organizing the best Christmas Party for our deserving students.  Thank you to all those who came and watched and enjoyed the concert.  Thank you to the kind folks at Sweet Season Farms for letting us rent out your wonderful farm to our students! Simply, but not so simply THANK YOU!!! All of you are awesome people!!

Marching Band Pictures - This Thursday, we will be taking the marching band group and section pictures.  Students will need to bring their full uniform including gauntlets to school and change into these for the pictures.  Guard and managers will wear this year's band shirt and blue jeans.  Leadership, please have section pic designs ready to go.  Senior and leadership will need to stay behind to take their picture after the section pics are done.  Once pics are completed, you are dismissed.

Band Parent Christmas Party - This Friday the BPA will be hosting the parent Christmas party at the Weaver's household. . All MHS band parents are invited.  Bring a chair and enjoy some fellowship around the bonfire outside.  The BPA will be providing ham & turkey, along with tea, water, lemonade, & coffee.  We ask all guests to bring either a side or a dessert. Also, we are playing "Dirty Santa" at the party, so bring a gift (nice or gag gift) if you'd like to participate in this hilarious gift exchange. Please sign-up to attend this party by CLICKING HERE. This is for the adults only. Not students.  The Address will be sent to those who sign up to attend in that link.

Lunches on Tuesday and Wednesday - The Jazz Band will be performing at lunches on Tuesday and Wednesday.  More info is below.  Please note that on those days, students will not be allowed to eat lunch in the band room.

This will be the final weekly update of 2020.  We will return to school on January 4th, with the updates resuming on the 3rd in 2021.  I hope all of you have a safe and enjoyable break.  If you need anything at all over this break, just email us.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to the following students according to Charms:
Seth Jones - Today (Sunday)
Thomas Mitchell - Today (Sunday)
Faith Thai - Today (Sunday)
Tori Farley - Tuesday
Chloe Chipley - Wednesday
Kaleb Malec - Thursday
Daniel Weekley - 12/20
Hazel Mallernee - 12/21
Desiree Castleberry - 12/27
Dylan Merritt - 1/1
Emily Lavergne - 1/3

This Week:
Monday
6pm-9pm - IP Rehearsal

Tuesday
11am - Avalon MS Concert (Live Streamed Only)
Jazz Band Performance for all lunches in Cafeteria
- STUDENTS WILL NOT BE ABLE TO EAT IN THE BAND ROOM
- 11:30am - Released from class/get instruments/eat lunch
- Noon-1:30 - Perform during all lunches
- 1:30-1:45 - Break down set and go to 5th period class

Wednesday
Honey-Baked Ham Gift Cards Distributed
Jazz Band Performance for teachers and staff in Band Room
- NON-JAZZ STUDENTS WILL NOT BE ABLE TO EAT IN BAND ROOM
- Noon-1:30 - Perform for teachers and staff
- 1:30-2pm - Eat Lunch
- 2pm - Head to 5th period class

Thursday
4pm-5:30 - MARCHING BAND PICTURES IN STADIUM (POSTPONED TO JANUARY 6TH)
6pm-9pm - IP Rehearsal
6pm - Hobbs MS Christmas Concert

Friday
6pm - Band Parent Christmas Party at the Weavers

Looking Ahead to the next 2 weeks:
CHRISTMAS BREAK (NO ACTIVITIES)

Looking ahead to When we return (Jan 4th - 9th)
Mon - Guard Rehearsal, IP Rehearsal
Thurs - IP Rehearsal

Together We Are THE MIGHTY BLACK & GOLD!!!