Hello All,

I hope this email finds all of you doing well.  Here are the happenings in the MB&G Band this week.

BPA Mardi Gras Party - The BPA will having a Mardi Gras BPA Band Parent party on February 6 at 6pm to make up from when the Christmas party was cancelled. We are also asking everyone that is planning on attending to sign up by CLICKING HERE and also that you bring a dish, if you're able. This event is for adults only and will be held at Mr. Weavers house. We hope to see you all there! 

Remaining Fair Share - 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. 

Individual Band Photos - Kay Brown Photography will be in the band room beginning at 8:30am on February 11th and 12th to take individual band photos.  EVERY STUDENT in the whole band family will  have their picture taken whether you are ordering a packet or not.  If you would like to order these, CLICK HERE for the form which was also handed out in class.  If you happen to be absent during these days, you will need to schedule an appointment with Kay Brown Photography BEFORE March to make this up. 

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

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to the following students according to Charms:
Daniel Witherell - Today (Sunday)
Shandon Webb - Tuesday
Mileasha Williams - Tuesday

This Week:
Monday
1:30 - Drumline Rehearsal for ROTC Inspection
5:30-7:30 - Guard Rehearsal
6pm-9pm - IP Rehearsal

Tuesday
9am - Drumline Performance for ROTC Inspection
4pm-6pm - Symphonic Band Rehearsal

Wednesday
4pm-5:30 - Panther Band Rehearsal

Thursday
4pm-6pm - Concert Band Rehearsal
6pm-9pm - IP Rehearsal

Saturday
6pm - BPA Mardi Gras Party at the Weaver's

Looking Ahead to Next Week:
Mon - FBA Solo & Ensemble Recording Session, Guard Rehearsal, IP Rehearsal
Tues - Symphonic Band Rehearsal, MHSBPA Monthly Meeting
Wed - Panther Band Rehearsal
Thurs - Individual Band Photos, Concert Band Rehearsal, IP Rehearsal
Fri - Individual Band Photos

Together We Are THE MIGHTY BLACK & GOLD!!!

Hello All,
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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. 

Mardi Gras Parade - The Blackwater Beats Jazz Band along with the Colorguard will be 2nd lining it at the Milton Mardi Gras Parade this Saturday.  All of the info is below.  The parade route is James street, straight down Stewart Street, left down Berryhill, through Downtown Milton, ending at the Blackwater Bistro.  

BPA Concession Sales - The BPA will have their concession stand set up at the Mardi Gras event. They are needing volunteers to help make this a successful event. They are anticipating this to have a great turn out and need all the help they can get. There are 2 shifts available - one from 2pm to 7pm and the other from 7pm to 12am. They are asking that everyone, including students and members of the board, to sign up by CLICKING HERE so they can know who and how many to anticipate. If you have any questions about this event, please feel free to reach out to Arlene directly at 850-910-5636

BPA Mardi Gras Party - The BPA will having a Mardi Gras BPA Band Parent party on February 6 at 6pm to make up from when the Christmas party was cancelled. We are also asking everyone that is planning on attending to sign up by CLICKING HERE and also that you bring a dish, if you're able. This event is for adults only and will be held at Mr. Weavers house. We hope to see you all there! 

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

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to the following student according to Charms:
Anthony Campbell - Wednesday

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

Tuesday
4pm-6:30 - Symphonic Band Rehearsal

Wednesday
4pm-5:30 - Panther Band Rehearsal

Thursday
Report Cards
4pm-6pm - Concert Band Rehearsal
6pm-9pm - IP Rehearsal

Saturday
2pm - BPA Concession Sales at Mardi Gras Festival in Milton
Mardi Gras Parade
-Jazz Band and Colorguard Performance
- Jazz wear black jazz performance uniform (Black button up shirt with black pants and gold tie) You can wear mardi gras anything on top of that
- Guard wear band shirt with blue jeans. You can wear Mardi Gras anything on top of that
- 4:15 - Call Time at empty lot at James street
- 5pm - Parade start
- 5:45ish - Parade end at Blackeater Bistro
- Secure ridepick up at Blackwater Bistro

Lookin Ahead to Next Week:
Mon - Drumline Rehearsal for ROTC Inspection (During Class), IP Rehearsal, Guard Rehearsal
Tues - Drumline Performance for ROTC Inspection (During Class), Symphonic Band Rehearsal
Wed - Panther Band Rehearsal
Thurs - Concert Band Rehearsal
Sat - BPA Mardi Gras Party at the Weaver's

Together We Are THE MIGHTY BLACK & GOLD!!!

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. 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to the following students according to Charms:
Lillie Jones - Sunday
Peyton Majors - Thursday

This Week:
Monday
MLK Day (No Classes)
Noon-5pm - IP Rehearsal
5:30-7:30 - Guard Rehearsal

Tuesday
Begin 3rd Nine Weeks

Wednesday
3:30-6pm - Student Meat Sticking

Thursday
6pm-9pm - IP Rehearsal

Looking Ahead to Next Week:
Mon - IP Rehearsal, Guard Rehearsal
Tues - Symphonic Band Rehearsal
Wed - Panther Band Rehearsal
Thurs - Report Cards, Concert Band Rehearsal, IP Rehearsal
Sat - Mardi Gras Parade (Jazz Band & Guard), BPA Concession Sales

Together We Are THE MIGHTY BLACK & GOLD!!!

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!!!