Hello All,
​
FBA Jazz MPA - A Very big CONGRATULATIONS to our own Blackwater Beats Jazz Band for an outstanding performance at Jazz MPA this past Friday! You brought the house down and earned straight superior ratings! We really had fun and the audience did as well!  Great job everyone.


Mock MPA/Preview Concert - We will be hosting this concert this Monday, February 24th in the auditorium.  This is a free concert open to the public.  Gulf Breeze HS will perform along with MHS Concert and Symphonic bands.  We will have a couple guest directors giving each band feedback as well.  Please make plans to join us that night.  Call time is 6pm, the performances will begin at 6:30pm. Students need to wear claw shirt and blue jeans/blue jean shorts and mostly black shoes.


USM Brass Day - The USM Brass Faculty will be giving a performance and masterclass on Wednesday from 5pm-7pm in the Milton HS Auditorium. This is for all brass students in District 1, but all band students are welcome to attend! Entry to this is FREE! All MHS Brass students are required to attend.


Indoor Percussion/Guard -Thank you to all that have been going to the indoor competitions the past several weeks.  These students are working hard and deserve all of our support.  Come see both our guard and percussion this Saturday at Choctaw HS.  Performance times and itineraries are below. 


FBA Concert MPA - The FBA Concert MPA performance is next Friday, March 7th at Ft. Walton Beach HS.  The Concert Band will perform at 4:30pm and the Symphonic at 8:30pm.  All wind, percussion, and managers are required to attend this.  We will be wearing our uniforms for this, without gloves, helmets, and gauntlets. We do need chaperones and a truck driver for this. Below is the itinerary for that day.  
12pm - All band students eat 1st lunch
12:30 - Meet at band room
12:45pm - Load Buses and Depart for Ft. Walton Beach HS 
1:45 - Arrive FWBHS and go to Auditorium to watch bands
2pm-3pm - Concert Band Watch Bands 
2pm-4:45 - Symphonic Band Watch Bands
3pm - Concert Band Meet at Band Truck
3:45pm - Concert Band Warm-up
4:30pm - CONCERT BAND PERFORMANCE
4:45 - Concert Band Sight Reading
5pm - Depart for Uptown Station
5pm-6:30 - Dinner at Uptown Station
7pm-9pm - Concert Band watch Bands perform
7pm - Symphonic Meet at Truck
7:45pm - Symphonic Band Warm-up
8:30pm - SYMPHONIC BAND PERFORMANCE
8:45pm - Symphonic Band Sight Reading
9:30pm - Depart for MHS
10:30pm - Arrive MHS/Unload/Dismiss


MHSBPA Board Nominations - We have begun accepting nominations for the 2025-26 BPA Board.  We will take nominations from the floor as well as through email through April. Any current band parent is eligible to be nominated. Positions are President, 1st VP, 2nd VP, Secretary, Assistant Secretary, Treasurer, Assistant Treasurer and one Trustee position. Please see Mr. Schultz to nominate.


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


HAPPY BIRTHDAY to the following students according to CutTime:
Jayla Moorer - Tuesday
Danielle Moody - Thursday
Gracie O’Gara - Friday
Ben Kloth - Sunday


This Week:

• Monday
  • 4pm-8pm - JV Winterguard Rehearsal
  • 6:30-8:30 - Pre-MPA Concert
    • 6pm - Call Time
    • 6:30 - Concert Band Performance
    • 7:00 - GBHS Wind Ensemble Performance
    • 7:30 - Symphonic Band Performance
• Tuesday
  • 4pm-6pm - Symphonic Band Rehearsal
  • 4pm-5pm - Concert Woodwinds Sectional
  • 4pm-6pm - Concert Saxophones Sectional
  • 6pm-9pm - Varsity Winterguard Rehearsal
• Wednesday
  • 5pm-7pm - USM Brass Day
• Thursday
  • 4pm-6pm - Concert Band Rehearsal
  • 6pm-9pm - Varsity WG Rehearsal
• Friday
  • 6:30-8:30 - IP Rehearsal
• Saturday
  • Choctaw Indoor Competition
    • Indoor Percussion
      • 8AM-10AM - Rehearsal
      • 10AM-10:30 - Load Truck 
      • 10:30AM - Dismissal
      • 1PM - Arrive at Choctawhatchee high school in uniform
      • 1:15PM - Warmup
      • 2:09PM - Transit 
      • 2:36PM - Performance!!!!
      • 2:45PM - Leave equipment at trucks and return to gymnasium to watch groups
      • 3:30PM - Retreat
      • 4PM - Dismiss
    • Colorguard
      • 10 AM-11 AM - JV Rehearsal
      • 11 AM-12 PM - Varsity Rehearsal
      • 12-2 PM - Eat, get ready
      • 2 PM: Depart from MHS
      • 3 PM-ish: Arrive at Choctaw
      • 4:50 PM - JV PERFORMS!!
      • 7 PM - VARSITY PERFORMS!!
      • 9 PM - Retreat
      • 9:30 PM-ish: Head back to MHS
      • 10:30 PM-ish: Unload trailer, go home

​Looking Ahead to Next Week

• Mon - Concert Band Rehearsal, JV Winterguard Rehearsal
• Tues - Symphonic Band Rehearsal, Concert Brass Sectional, Concert Tuba/Low Reed Sectional, Varsity WG Rehearsal, IP Rehearsal
• Thurs - Varsity WG Rehearsal
• Fri - FBA Concert MPA

Together We Are THE MIGHTY BLACK & GOLD!!!

Hello All,


Solo & Ensemble - Congratulations and outstanding job to all of our students who participated in the FBA S&E this past Saturday.  We had a total of 26 entries with 19 Superior, 6 Excellent, and Ratings.  Thank you to all of you for stepping up your musicianship skills to the next level! 


Panther Percussion - Shout out to the Panther Percussion for earning a Superior rating at the FBA S&E MPA. We are super proud of these students


FBA Jazz MPA - This Friday is the FBA Jazz MPA.  The Blackwater Beats will be performing at 8:05 at PSC Auditorium.  We invite all of you to come out and support us and listen to some great jazz music from all around the region.  This performance is FREE.  The complete itinerary is below.


Indoor Percussion/Guard - There is no competition this Saturday for these groups.  Great job to all of these students! Over the past 3 weeks, they have been competing and showing off to everyone! We are super proud of their hard work.  At the Pace competition, the IP earned 6th out of 7th place, the JV Winterguard earned 6th out of 7th place, and the Varsity Winterguard earned 4th out of 9th! We encourage everyone to come out to the next show at Choctaw HS on March 1st!


Mock MPA/Preview Concert - We will be hosting a this concert on Monday, February 24th in the auditorium.  This is a free concert open to the public.  So far, Gulf Breeze HS will perform along with MHS Concert and Symphonic bands.  We will have a couple guest directors giving each band feedback as well.  Please make plans to join us that night.  The performances will begin at 6:30pm.


MHSBPA Board Nominations - We have begun accepting nominations for the 2025-26 BPA Board.  We will take nominations from the floor as well as through email through April. Any current band parent is eligible to be nominated. Positions are President, 1st VP, 2nd VP, Secretary, Assistant Secretary, Treasurer, Assistant Treasurer and one Trustee position. Please see Mr. Schultz to nominate.


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


HAPPY BIRTHDAY to the following students according to CutTime:
Kamira Miller - Tuesday
Libby Makar - Wednesday


This Week

• Monday
  • Presidents' Day (No School)
  • 3pm-6pm - JV Winterguard Rehearsal
  • 6:30-8:30 - IP Rehearsal
• Tuesday
  • 4pm-6pm - Symphonic Band Rehearsal
  • 4pm-5pm - Concert Brass Sectional
  • 4pm-6pm - Concert Trombone/Euph. Sectional
  • 6pm-9pm - Varsity Winterguard Rehearsal
• Thursday
  • 3:45-5pm - Symphonic Woodwind Sectional
  • 4pm-6pm - Concert Band Rehearsal
  • 6pm-9pm - Varsity WG Rehearsal
  • 6:30-8:30 - IP Rehearsal
• Friday
  • FBA Jazz MPA
    • 4:45 - Depart for PSC
    • 5:15 - Arrive PSC
    • 6pm - Watch Bands
    • 7pm - Unload Trailer/Bus
    • 7:35pm – Warm Up
    • 8:05 - PERFORMANCE
    • 9pm - Steak N'Shake
    • 10:00ish - Arrive MHS/Unload
  • Saturday
    • 9am-3pm - IP Rehearsal
    • 3pm-10pm - Southern Raceway BPA Concession Sales

​Looking Ahead to Next Week

• Mon - Pre-MPA Concert, JV Winterguard Rehearsal
• Tues - Symphonic Band Rehearsal, Concert Woodwind Sectional, Concert Saxophone Sectional, Varsity WG Rehearsal, IP Rehearsal
• Wed - Brass Day at MHS (USM Faculty Brass)
• Thurs - Concert Band Rehearsal, Varsity WG Rehearsal
• Fri - IP Rehearsal
• Sat - Choctaw Indoor Competition

Together We Are THE MIGHTY BLACK & GOLD!!!

Hello All,
​
FBA Season - Welcome to the FBA Spring season! Over the next few weeks, there will be different FBA events taking place.  These events are Solo & Ensemble MPA this Saturday, Jazz MPA on the 15th at PSC, and Concert MPA on the 7th of March at FWBHS. These dates are the most important dates for the spring semester for winds and percussion and jazz. All of these performances are FREE and we encourage audience attendance and support to each.


FBA Solo & Ensemble - This will be at Escambia HS on Saturday.  All participating students, please check the posted schedule and make sure you have ORIGINALS TO ALL MUSIC WITH NUMBERED MEASURES.  Ms. Julia will be in each day this week to practice with soloists.  See attached info for maps of Escambia HS as well as your performance schedule.


Panther Percussion at Solo & Ensemble - The Panther Percussion will be giving a performance at the Solo & Ensemble at 1:50.  These students are to meet at Escambia High School at 1:15 in front of the check-in desk.  We will be wearing black slacks, black button up shirts, and black shoes for this.  Parents are invited to sit in and listen as well.  This is a FREE performance.  


FBA Jazz MPA - This will take place next Friday, February 22st at the auditorium at Pensacola State College.  Our performance is at 8:05pm.  We will bus over there to watch and support the other school performances.  After all performances are done, we will enjoy our traditional meal at Steak N Shake :-) We should be back at MHS around 10pmish.


Indoor Groups - Congratulations to our Winterguards and Black Gold Percussion Ensemble for great starts to the competition season with two great performances at South Walton  and Robertsdale High Schools.  Come out and see these awesome students at the next competition at Pace High School this Saturday.  See times below.  Tickets are $15. 


MHSBPA Board Nominations - This Tuesday is a very important BPA meeting.  We will begin accepting nominations for the 2025-26 BPA Board.  We will take nominations from the floor as well as through email through April. Any current band parent is eligible to be nominated. Positions are President, 1st VP, 2nd VP, Secretary, Assistant Secretary, Treasurer, Assistant Treasurer and one Trustee position. Please see Mr. Schultz to nominate.


Mock MPA/Preview Concert - We will be hosting a this concert on Monday, February 224th in the auditorium.  This is a free concert open to the public.  So far, Gulf Breeze HS will perform along with MHS Concert and Symphonic bands.  We will have a couple guest directors giving each band feedback as well.  Please make plans to join us that night.  The performances will begin at 6:30pm.


Band Fees - 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.  Payments can be made online or directly to the money box.  If using checks to make separate payments to various fees, please use separate checks per fee.  It is imperative that all fees are paid ASAP.


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


HAPPY BIRTHDAY to the following students according to CutTime:
Kayleigh Barnes - Monday
Anaisia Lintz - Monday
Nathan Garcia - Tuesday
Jacey Hunt - Tuesday
Madeline Wixon - Friday

This Week:

• Monday
  • 3:45pm-5pm - Symphonic Saxophone Sectional
  • 4pm-8pm - JV Winterguard Rehearsal
  • 6:30-8:30 - IP Rehearsal
• Tuesday
  • 4pm-6pm - Symphonic Band Rehearsal
  • 4pm-6pm - Concert Clarinet Sectionals
  • 4pm-5pm - Concert Woodwind Sectionals
  • 6pm-9pm - Varsity Winte3rguard Rehearsal
  • 7pm - MHSBPA Monthly Meeting
• Wednesday
  • 8:30am-9am - Tri-M Meeting
  • 4pm-5pm - Panther Percussion Rehearsal
• Thursday
  • 3:45-5pm - Symphonic Brass Sectional
  • 4pm-6pm - Concert Band Rehearsal
  • 4pm-5pm - Clarinet Day
  • 6pm-9pm - Varsity Winterguard Rehearsal
• Friday
  • 6:30-8:30 - IP Rehearsal
• Saturday
  • FBA Solo & Ensemble MPA
  • Pace Indoor Competition
    • See Chandler and Sam for complete Itinerary
    • 1:21 - JV Winterguard Performance
    • 3:17 - Varsity Winterguard Rehearsal
    • 7:48 - Black Gold Percussion Ensemble Performance

Looking Ahead to Next Week:

• Mon - Presidents Day (No School), IP Rehearsal
• Tues - Concert Band Brass Sectional, Concert Trombones/Euphoniums Sectional, Symphonic Band Rehearsal, Varsity Winterguard Rehearsal
• Thurs - Symphonic Woodwind Sectional, Concert Band Rehearsal, Clarinet Day, Varsity Winterguard Rehearsal
• Fri - FBA Jazz MPA
• Sat - IP Rehearsal, Southern Raceway BPA Concession Sales

Together We Are THE MIGHTY BLACK & GOLD!!!

Hello All,
​
I hope you all had a great week getting back into the swing of things! Welcome to the FBA Spring season! Over the next few weeks, there will be different FBA events taking place.  These events are Solo & Ensemble MPA on the 15th at Escambia HS, Jazz MPA on the 21st at PSC, and Concert MPA on the 7th of March at FWBHS.  These dates are the most important dates for the spring semester for winds, percussion and jazz. All of these performances are FREE and we encourage audience attendance and support to each. Please see below for all events and info!

Calendar Fundraiser - It has been two months since we kicked off the calendar fundraiser.  Students have a chance to earn $496+ dollars with this.  You simply get folks to sponsor you on a certain day, and that person will pay you the amount of that day; i.e. January 23rd = $23, etc.  All calendars and money is due THIS FRIDAY, February 7th.  CLICK HERE for a hard copy of the calendar. 


Band Fees - 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.  Payments can be made online or directly to the money box.  If using checks to make separate payments to various fees, please use separate checks per fee.  It is imperative that all fees are paid ASAP.


Indoor Competition - This Saturday is the second Indoor competition of the season.  This will take place at Robertstdale High School.  We will be providing buses for all groups.  Students must ride the bus over, however, they may check out with the staff using the same checkout procedures as usual.  Please make sure you communicate with Chandler and/or Sam with any questions.  See itineraries below.  Admission for all Indoor competitions is Cash $15.00, Credit Card $18.00, Age 5 & Under Free, Age 65 & Up Free.  We encourage all that can to come out and support our awesome students! 


FBA S&E - FBA S&E is right around the corner.  Ms. Julia will be coming in at various times to practice with those students that have her as your accompanist.  Please make sure that you find time to practice all Solos and Ensembles.  Students will need to organize practice sessions either before school, after school, or at homes.  Please make sure you talk to me about any planned after school practices so I can plan as well.  The performance schedule is posted on the doors of the locker room.  Students, MAKE SURE YOU HAVE ORIGINALS OF ALL MUSIC.  Students will need to plane to wear proper performance attire for the performances.  Parents and students are welcome to sit in on all performances.  See attached FBA Solo & Ensemble schedule.


Panther Percussion at Solo & Ensemble - The Panther Percussion will be giving a performance at the Solo & Ensemble at 1:50.  These students are to meet at Escambia High School at 1:15 in front of the check-in desk.  We will be wearing black slacks, black button up shirts, and black shoes for this.  Parents are invited to sit in and listen as well.  This is a FREE performance.  


Jazz MPA Schedule - See attached for full schedule of performances.  This will take place on February 21st at PSC, all FREE.  Here is the itinerary for that evening: 

• 4:45 - Depart for PSC
• 5:15 - Arrive PSC
• 6pm - Watch Bands
• 7pm - Unload Trailer/Bus
• 7:35pm – Warm Up
• 8:05 - PERFORMANCE
• 9pm - Steak N'Shake
• 10:00ish - Arrive MHS/Unload
  
  
  FBA Concert MPA - Attached is also the schedule of performances for the FBA Concert MPA.  The Concert and Symphonic Bands both perform on Friday, March 7th at Ft. Walton Beach HS.  This is a FREE concert.  Please make plans now to come out and support all of these amazing students!
• 12pm - All band students eat 1st lunch
• 12:30 - Meet at band room
• 12:45pm - Load Buses and Depart for Ft. Walton Beach HS
• 1:45 - Arrive FWBHS and go to Auditorium to watch bands
• 2pm-3pm - Concert Band Watch Bands
• 2pm-4:45 - Symphonic Band Watch Bands
• 3pm - Concert Band Meet at Band Truck
• 3:45pm - Concert Band Warm-up
• 4:30pm - CONCERT BAND PERFORMANCE
• 4:45 - Concert Band Sight Reading
• 5pm - Depart for Uptown Station
• 5pm-6:30 - Dinner at Uptown Station
• 7pm-9pm - Concert Band watch Bands perform
• 7pm - Symphonic Meet at Truck
• 7:45pm - Symphonic Band Warm-up
• 8:30pm - SYMPHONIC BAND PERFORMANCE
• 8:45pm - Symphonic Band Sight Reading
• 9:30pm - Depart for MHS
• 10:30pm - Arrive MHS/Unload/Dismiss
  That is all for now.  I hope you have a wonderful week!
  
  HAPPY BIRTHDAY to the following students according to CutTime:
  Noah Harmon - Wednesday
  Peyton Stokes - Friday
  
  
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  This Week:

 

• Monday
  • 4pm-8pm - JV Winterguard Rehearsal
  • 6:30-8:30 - IP Rehearsal
• Tuesday
  • 4pm-6pm - Concert Trumpets & Horns Sectional
  • 4pm-5pm - Concert Brass Sectional
  • 4pm-6pm - Symphonic Band Rehearsal
  • 6pm-9pm - Varsity Winterguard Rehearsal
• Wednesday
  • 3:45-5pm - Panther Percussion Rehearsal
• Thursday
  • 3:45-5pm - Symphonic Woodwind Sectional
  • 4pm-6pm - Concert Band Rehearsal
  • 6pm-9pm - Varsity Winterguard Rehearsal
• Friday
  • CALENDAR FUNDRAISER DUE!
  • 6:30-8:30 - IP Rehearsal
• Saturday
  • Indoor Competition at Robertsdale HS
    • Guard Itinerary
      • 9:30 AM-10:15 AM - JV Rehearsal
        
      • 10:45 AM-11:30 AM - Varsity Rehearsal
        
      • 11:30 AM-1 PM - Eat, get ready
        
      • 1 PM - Depart for Robertsdale
        
      • 2:15 PM-ish: Arrive
        
      • 3:49 PM - JV PERFORMS!!
        
      • 5:56 PM - VARSITY PERFORMS!!
        
      • 7:30 PM - Retreat
        
      • 8:30 PM-ish: Head home
        
      • 9:45 PM-ish: Arrive back at MHS3:49 - JV Winterguard Performance
      • 5:56 - Varsity Winterguard Performance
    • IP Itinerary
      • 7:30AM-9:30AM Rehearsal
      • 9:30AM-10AM Load truck
      • 10AM-10:30AM Hair/makeup, snack, get dressed, etc.
      • 10:30-10:40AM Load bus and depart for Robertsdale HS
      • 12PM Arrive at RHS, check in, unload truck.
      • 12:15PM Begin warmup/Soundcheck
      • 1:27PM PERFORMANCE!!
      • 1:45PM Load Truck, watch groups
      • 2:30PM Percussion retreat.
      • 3PM load bus, depart for MHS
      • 4-4:15PM Arrive at MHS 

Looking Ahead to Next Week:

• Mon - JV Winterguard Rehearsal, IP Rehearsal
• Tues - Symphonic Band Rehearsal, Concert WW Sectional, Concert Clarinets Sectional, Varsity Winterguard Rehearsal, MHSBPA Monthly Meeting
• Wed – Tri M Meeting, Panther Percussion Rehearsal
• Thurs – Symphonic Brass Sectional, Concert Band Rehearsal, Varsity Winterguard Rehearsal
• Fri - IP Rehearsal
• Sat – FBA Solo & Ensemble at Escambia HS, Indoor Competition at Pace HS

Together We Are THE MIGHTY BLACK & GOLD!!!