ABOUT THE MIGHTY BLACK & GOLD
The Milton High School band, also known as The Mighty Black & Gold, was established in 1940 and is the largest organization on campus with over 230 students. The directors over the years have been Capt Joe Astoria, Mr. Worman, John Chaulker, and Charles "Bud" Bell. The Current Director of Bands is Michael Shultz and the Assistant Band Director is Bryce Coots. The percussion students are under the direction of Chandler Sedlacek and the color guard director is Samantha Byrd. The Mighty Black & Gold consists of 9 performing ensembles including the Marching Band, the Symphonic Band, Concert Band, Panther Band, Blackwater Beats Jazz Band, Varsity Winter Guard, Junior Varsity Winter Guard, Black Gold Percussion Ensemble, as well as many other independent student groups.
The MHS Band has enjoyed a tradition of excellence over its more than 75 years of existence earning superior ratings both on the field and on the concert stage from the Florida Bandmasters Association as well as other professional organizations. The Band has given performances at the 1996 Outback Bowl, the Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom parade, the Carnival Fantasy cruise ship on route to Cozumel, Mexico, the Lincoln Memorial in Washington D.C., and other areas around the country.
Mission:
To develop students not only as musicians, but equip them to be successful beyond their high school years!
Mottoes:
"Work Hard, Play Hard"
"Image is Everything"
"That was good but I can do Better"
"A Band that breathes together, plays together"
"TOGETHER WE ARE THE MIGHTY BLACK & GOLD!!!!!"
Band History
Directors
Staff
Section Pictures
MHS Band Audition Material
MHS Band Documents
SmartMusic Info
Flipgrid Info
Charms Office Info
Remind 101
Leadership Info
Contact
The MHS Band has enjoyed a tradition of excellence over its more than 75 years of existence earning superior ratings both on the field and on the concert stage from the Florida Bandmasters Association as well as other professional organizations. The Band has given performances at the 1996 Outback Bowl, the Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom parade, the Carnival Fantasy cruise ship on route to Cozumel, Mexico, the Lincoln Memorial in Washington D.C., and other areas around the country.
Mission:
To develop students not only as musicians, but equip them to be successful beyond their high school years!
Mottoes:
"Work Hard, Play Hard"
"Image is Everything"
"That was good but I can do Better"
"A Band that breathes together, plays together"
"TOGETHER WE ARE THE MIGHTY BLACK & GOLD!!!!!"
Band History
Directors
Staff
Section Pictures
MHS Band Audition Material
MHS Band Documents
SmartMusic Info
Flipgrid Info
Charms Office Info
Remind 101
Leadership Info
Contact
