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This Week in the Mighty Black & Gold

1/29/2023

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Hello All,
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Uniform Funds Drive - WE NEED YOUR HELP! We kicked off our uniform drive last week and we are on a roll, but we can do better! Please spread the following link to everyone you know! https://verticalraise.com/fundraiser/milton-hs-band-uniform-fundraiser/c/632534/   As of this email, we are sitting at $7,866 with only 17 days left to get to $30,000. I you yourself do not have the means to donate to our drive, please send this to everyone on your contact.  We are casting a wide net with this and that is the only way we will meet our goal.  I have received only a few questions from inidividuals saying that some people they have sent it to are weary of online donations.  Please let your folks know that this is the real deal and they can put their minds at ease.  Keep it up!

RADA Fundraiser - We also kicked off the RADA fundraiser last week.  This is for individual band fees/indoor fees/trip fees.  With this, I also set up an online ordering ability for each student.  If you would like to utilize that link, please let me know and I can send it to you.  These are due on Wednesday, February 8th.  

Band Trip - I have ordered all Disney tickets for the band trip and will be ordering the Universal tickets this week.  There is only one final payment left at the end of February to have the trip paid in full.  Please make sure you have all accounts up to date by then.  We will be signing up for rooms and buses this week.  Also, we have a final trip meeting scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 21st at 7pm.  Please mak plans to attend.  We have also scheduled a student trip marching band rehearsal on Monday, March 6th to practice the parade.  All students attending the trip are required to attend.  

Next Year's Band Trip - I have also initiated the planning for next year's band trip.  This trip will be in March of 2024 so far with destination to Washington DC and New York City! :-) I cannot answer any questions at this time about the trip.  I only mention it so you can start planning financially. Also, any extra funds you raise in your band accounts will carry over into next year.  Of course, we will have band fees for next year to pay as well.

All-County - Congratulations to all students who participated in the SRC All-County Honor Band this past week.  You gave a wonderful performance and represented MHS well! We are very proud of all of you!

FBA - FBA Season is just around the corner.  We should be receiving schedules for each very soon.  As soon as we get them, we will post each and have itineraries ready.  

Meat Sticking - We have a required meat sticking on Monday.  Make sure all students make plans to attend.  We also welcome any parents that would like to help out as well.  We will begin at 1:30.  

Rehearsal Visitors - Over the next several weeks, we will have various visitors with us to listen to Concert and Symphonic bands, both during and after school.  It is imparitive that all students are in class and at all rehearsals so we can take advantage of these master band directors, both current and retired.  
That is all for now.  I hope all of you have a wonderful week! 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to the following students according to Charms:
Elisha Frazier - Monday
Shandon Webb - Thursday
Mileasha Williams - Thursday

This Week:
Monday

1:30-6pm - Meat Sticking
6:30-9pm - IP Rehearsal

Tuesday
3:45-5pm - Concert Brass Sectional
4pm-6pm - Full Symphonic Band Rehearsal
6pm-9pm - Winterguard Rehearsal
6:30-9pm - IP Rehearsal

Wednesday
Tim Willis visiting 5th & 6th Periods

Thursday
Troy SEUS
3:45-5pm - Symphonic Woodwinds Sectional
4pm-6pm - Full Concert Band Rehearsal
6pm-9pm - Winterguard Rehearsal
6:30-9pm - IP Rehearsal

Friday
Troy SEUS
6:30-9pm - IP Rehearsal

Saturday
Troy SEUS

Looking Ahead to Next Week:
Mon
- Full Symphonic Rehearsal, IP Rehearsal
Tues - Concert Woodwind Sectional, Winterguard Rehearsal, IP Rehearsal
Wed - RADA Fundraiser Due, Tri-M Meeting
Thurs - Wes Dykes from William Carrey Visiting, Symphonic Brass Sectional, Full Concert Band Rehearsal, Winterguard Rehearsal, IP Rehearsal
Fri - IP Rehearsal
Sat - FBA Solo & Ensemble, Robertsdale Indoor Competition

Together We Are THE MIGHTY BLACK & GOLD!!!
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RADA Fundraiser

1/23/2023

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Hello Band,

We have kicked off the RADA Fundraiser today in each class.  Students were given the catalog with order forms and a tax "cheat sheet".  You will see on the order forms that each customer has their own box even if a customer only orders 1 item.  If a customer fills up the box, then you may use another box for that same customer.  We MUST charge tax on all items.  You will total up everything in an individual box.  Once you have that total, look at the tax "cheat sheet" and collect the amount with taxes from that sheet. 

For Example:
Uncle Buck orders a 5 items. I add up the cost for each item and get a total before taxes and get a total of $25.  Multiply $25 x .07, which equals $1.75.  Add $1.75 + $25 and the grand total equals $26.75. 

All orders are due by Wednesday, February 8th.  This fundraiser is for individual band account. i.e. Band Fees, Indoor Fees, or Trip Fees. 

We will kick off the uniform drive on Wednesday.  
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This Week in the Mighty Black & Gold

1/22/2023

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Hello All,
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Uniform Drive - We will kick off the uniform funds drive on Monday.  CLICK HERE for more info.  We need EVERYONE involved with this.  More info will be given on Monday when our rep comes in and sets everything up for us.  

RADA Fundraiser - We finally received all of the catalogs for the RADA fundraiser.  We will kick this off on Thursday of this week.  This will be used to raise funds for band fees, indoor fees, and trip fees.  

All-County - I want to invite everyone to the SRC All-County concert this Saturday at Pace Assembly of God at 2pm.  This is a FREE concert featuring the top musicians in Santa Rosa County for middle and high schools.  Come on out and share the experience of two wonderful performances.  

Jazz Band - I want to give a shout out to the Blackwater Beats Jazz Band for a wonderful performance this past Saturday in Destin for the Best of the West jazz competition.  Even though we did not win the top three cash prizes, we definitely won the crowd favorite.  SEVERAL individuals spoke very highly of our students throughout the day! 
That is all for now. I hope you have a wonderful week! 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to the following students according to Charms:
Emily Woodward - Today (Sunday)
Sir Elijah DeShazier - Wednesday
Riley Helton - Wednesday

This Week:
Monday

Fourth Trip Payment Due ($175)
Uniforms Funds Drive Begins
6:30-9am - IP Rehearsal

Tuesday
3:45-5pm - Concert Woodwind Rehearsal
3:45-5pm - Symphonic Brass Sectional
6pm-9pm - Winterguard Rehearsal
6:30-9pm - IP Rehearsal

Wednesday
3:45 - Tri-M Meeting

Thursday
6pm-9pm - All-County Rehearsal
6pm-9pm - Winterguard Rehearsal

Friday
6pm-9pm - All-County Rehearsal at Pace Assembly

Saturday
9am-11am - All-County Rehearsal
2pm - All-County Concert

Looking Ahead to Next Week:
Mon
- Meat Sticking, IP Rehearsal
Tues - Concert Brass Sectional, Full Symphonic Band Rehearsal, Winterguard Rehearsal, IP Rehearsal
Thurs - Troy SEUS, Symphonic Woodwind Sectional, Full Concert Band Rehearsal, IP Rehearsal, Winterguard Rehearsal
Fri - Troy SEUS, IP Rehearsal
Sat - Troy SEUS, Milton Mardi Gras Parade (Jazz Band)

Together We Are THE MIGHTY BLACK & GOLD!!!
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New Uniform Fundraiser

1/18/2023

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​We will be kicking off a very unique fundraiser next week on Monday all for raising funds for our new uniform purchase.  CLICK HERE the info letter that we are sending home with students today and tomorrow explaining all about this drive.  This is extremely easy, but requires EVERYONE's participation! It is a simple donation collection that is sent to specific people in which you are connected.  All through emails and texts to contacts that you know would be willing to give.  Our goal is $30,000.  This will give us the ability to put a down payment on the uniforms and get them into production.  More info will be given on Monday.  This is just to give you a heads up to be prepared to help.  :-) 
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This Week in the Mighty Black & Gold

1/16/2023

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Hello All,
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Hope everyone is doing well.  Please read through through all of the info for this week.

Band Pics - Kay Brown Photography will be here on Tuesday and Wednesday to take individual band photos.  All students will have their picture taken.  Set a reminder to bring your uniform.  There are extra order forms by the office in the band room.

Band Trip
- I will be ordering park tickets this week.  That will be the point of no return.  Meaning, I will not be able to accept any more students on the band trip, unless Mickey Mouse and Harry Potter say I can.  If you have not signed up for the trip and would like to go, see me first thing on Tuesday.  If you signed up for the trip and now cannot, please see me first thing on Tuesday.  

Best of the West - The Blackwaterr Beats Jazz Band will be in performance/competition this Saturday at Harborwalk Village for the Best of the West Jazz competition.  All of the info is below.  This is a FREE performance at a wonderful venue.  Students need to secure their own ride.  The performance will be at 11:30-11:50.  All are invited to watch and support :-) 
That is all for now.  I hope you have a wonderful week. Good luck with testing! 

HAPP BIRTHDAY to the following students according to Charms:
Josiah Hall - Monday

This Week:
Monday

MLK Day - No Classes
8am-5pm - BPA Concession Sales for Weber's Skate World (AT MHS TRACK)
6:30-9m - Indoor Percussion Rehearsal

Tuesday
FAST Testing - Periods 1, 3, 5 Meet
Individual Band Pics
Solo & Ensemble Forms Due
Texas Roadhouse Spirit Night
3:45-5pm - Symphonic Woodwind Sectionals
3:45-5pm - Concert Brass Sectional
6pm-9pm - WG Rehearsal
6:30-9pm - IP Rehearsal

Wednesday
FAST Testing - Periods 2, 4, 6 Meet
Individual Band Pics
RADA Fundraiser Kickoff

Thursday
FAST Testing - Periods 1, 3, 5 Meet
6pm-8:30 - All-County Rehearsal at MHS
6pm-9pm - Winterguard Rehearsal

Friday
Fast Testing - Periods 1, 3, 5

Saturday
Best of the West Jazz Competition
- Secure own ride to Harbor Walk Village
- Bring Money for Food
- Wear Jazz Black Uniform
- 10:30am - Arrive at Harbor Walk Village
- 11am-11:30 - Watch CHS Jazz Band
- 11:30-11:50 - PERFORM
- 11:50-2:05 - Watch Bands/Eat
- 2:30 - Awards
- 3pm - Dismissed
5pm-9pm - IP Rehearsal

Looking Ahead to Next Week
Mon
- Fourth Band Trip Payment Due, IP Rehearsal
Tues - Concert Woodwind Sectional, Symphonic Brass Sectional, Winterguard Rehearsal, IP Rehearsal
Wed - Tri-M Meeting
Thurs - All-County Rehearsal, Winterguard Rehearsal
Fri - All-County Rehearsal
Sat - All-County Rehearsal, All-County Concert

Together We Are THE MIGHTY BLACK & GOLD!!!
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This Week in the Mighty Black & Gold

1/8/2023

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Hello All,

I hope this email finds you well.  Please read through all of the info for this week in the MB&G.  

Band Fees and Statements - Now that the new year and second semester is upon us, it is time to make the final payments for all band and indoor fees.  All accounts have been updated with the BPA incentive volunteer discount.  If you maid any deposits in the money box since the Friday before the break, I will be sending that to our bookkeeper and updating accounts on Monday.  We need to get all accounts paid in full ASAP.  I am planning a fundraiser with RADA cutlery to be kicked off after we return from the FMEA All-state conference to help with payments. I will try to hand hard copies of statements to students before Wednesday. Payments can be made online by CLICKING HERE or directly to the money box.  If using checks to make separate payments to various fees, please use separate checks per fee.  

BPA Concession Sales - We are in DESPERATE need of volunteers for BPA concessions sales at the Skate World on January 14-16.  All of these have multiple shifts with ample opportunities to help.  WE NEED YOU! Students may sign up as well. This is a great time to get those volunteer hours for Bright Futures Scholarship or to get those BPA incentives for band fees.  We will be posting those to accounts soon!

Friday, Jan. 13 2pm-7pm - CLICK HERE
Saturday, Jan. 14  5am-10am, 10am-3pm, 3pm-8pm - CLICK HERE
Sunday, Jan. 15 5am-10am, 10am-3pm, 3pm-8pm - CLICK HERE
Monday Jan 16 8am-Noon, Noon-5pm - CLICK HERE

Fundraiser
- As stated above, we will be kicking off the RADA cutlery fundraiser once we return from FMEA.  Students have found much success with this in the past and earn 40% of sales towards Band Fees/Indoor Fees/Band Trip Fees.  More info to come.

MHS BPA Monthly Meeting - This Tuesday night, we will have the January BPA monthly meeting at 7pm in Math West 131. These meetings are very important as we go over info for the band as well as events that the BPA organize and attend to help support our students.  We hope to see you there.  

Individual Band Pics - Kay Brown Photography will be in the band room on January 17th and 18th.  ALL band students will have their picture taken whether or not you are ordering pictures.  Order forms were passed out in class last week.  If you did not receive one, we have plenty of extras in the band room.  Mrs. Kay will handle all money.  Students will need to bring uniform tops only (jacket, sash, gauntlets, and gloves) on those days.

Band Trip - The band trip is fast approaching. I will be ordering all theme park tickets in the next couple of weeks.  Please make sure your payments are up to date.  At this point, all participants should have paid $425 towards the trip.  If anyone would like to be added to the trip, it is not too late.  Please let me know ASAP.  All info can be found by CLICKING HERE.  

Mr. Riggs Visiting this week
- Just fyi for Concert and Symphonic Band, Mr. Riggs will be coming in on Wednesday through Friday to rehearse those bands while Ms. Ruiz and I along with our 4 All-State students attend the conference in Tampa.  Mr. Riggs is bringing a ton of amazing things to the table.  He has directed bands in our county for over 30 years.  He taught at Pace Middle and High School, then founded and taught at Avalon Middle school for years.  

Sectionals - As stated on our calendar and below, we will begin the Concert and Symphonic sectionals this Tuesday and next week.  Full band rehearsals will start after All-County.  

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

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to the following student according to Charms:
Madeline King - Monday

This Week:

Monday

6:30-9pm - IP Rehearsal

Tuesday
3:45-5pm - Concert Woodwind Sectional
3:45-5pm - Symphonic Brass Sectional
6pm-9pm - Winterguard Rehearsal
6:30-9pm - IP Rehearsal
7pm - MHSBPA Monthly Meeting

Wednesday
FMEA All-State - Mr. Riggs to Rehearse 5th and 6th Periods

Thursday
FMEA All-State - Mr. Riggs to Rehearse 5th and 6th Periods
6pm-9pm - Winterguard Rehearsal
6:30-9pm - IP Rehearsal

Friday
FMEA All-State - Mr. Riggs to Rehearse 5th and 6th Periods
Report Cards
BPA Concession Sales for Skate World (See info above)

Saturday
BPA Concession Sales for Skate World (See info above)

Sunday
BPA Concession Sales for Skate World (See info above)

Looking Ahead to Next Week:
Mon
- MLK Day (No Classes), BPA Concession Sales for Skate World (See info above), Second IP Fee Due ($100), IP Rehearsal
Tues - Individual Band Pics, FAST Testing periods 1, 3, 5 meet, S&E Forms Due, Concert Brass Sectional, Symphonic Woodwind Sectional, IP Rehearsal, Winterguard Rehearsal
Wed - Individual Band Pics, FAST Testing periods 2, 4, 6 meet
Thurs - FAST Testing periods 1, 3, 5 meet, All-County Rehearsal
Friday - FAST Testing periods 2, 4, 6 meet
Sat - Best of the West Jazz Competition (Jazz Band Performance), IP Rehearsal
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Together We Are the Mighty Black & Gold!!!
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Volunteers Needed for BPA Event on Jan 14-16

1/3/2023

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Good afternoon to all,

We are in need of volunteers for BPA concessions sales at the Skate World on January 14-16.  All of these have multiple shifts with ample opportunities to help.  WE NEED YOU! Students may sign up as well. This is a great time to get those volunteer hours for Bright Futures Scholarship or to get those BPA incentives for band fees.  We will be posting those to accounts soon! 

Friday, Jan. 13 2pm-7pm - CLICK HERE
Saturday, Jan. 14  5am-10am, 10am-3pm, 3pm-8pm - CLICK HERE
Sunday, Jan. 15 5am-10am, 10am-3pm, 3pm-8pm - CLICK HERE
Monday Jan 16 8am-Noon, Noon-5pm - CLICK HERE
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