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This Week in the Mighty Black & Gold

3/29/2026

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Band Trip - The 2026 Band Trip has come and gone and lots of fun and memories were had. Thank you, students, for having fun and representing Milton well! Thank you parents for helping to chaperone. A big shout out to Amanda Makar and Ashley Preston for helping with room checks and medical issues!


Indoor Groups - We could not be more proud of all three of our indoor performing groups. Our students performed in the final competition of the year this past Saturday at the GCGPC Championships. The Black Gold Percussion Ensemble finished 6th out of 7 in their class. The JV Winterguard finished 1st out of 3 in their class. The Varsity Winterguard earned 6th out of 9 in their class. These students worked hard over the past several months. Thank you to our parents that helped with these groups! Thank you to our staff for giving your time and talents to help our students succeed.


FBA State Virtual Solo & Ensemble - Monday, March 30th, we will be hosting the FBA State S&E for only our MHS band students that have chosen to participate. These performances will take place in the band hall beginning at 5:30. We will be recording these performances, then sending to state-level adjudicators, then receiving feedback and ratings. All performances are open to the public. All performers are reminded to dress up in professional performing attire for this. Come on out and have a listen and support these students. Here is the performance schedule:

Brass Choir - 5:30
Harrison Morris - 4:42
Chris Collins - 5:54
Gabe Lee - 6:06
Coda Turner - 6:18
Kendall Myers - 6:30
Kylie Kilgore - 6:42
Horn Duet - 6:54
Sax Quartet - 7:06
Leadership Applications and other Paperwork - We have began handing out the applications for leadership, senior scholarships, Last Wills, and Letter/Bars.  These can be found on the locker room doors. Please make sure you read through all info and observe the deadlines.  All forms are due by April 24th.


MHSBPA Board Voting - Nominations are now closed for the 2026-27 BPA Board.  Please see list below for all band parents that were nominated and accepted for each position. Voting will take place at the April BPA meeting on April 14th. If any parent needs a absentee ballot, please email Mr. Schultz at [email protected] to receive a digital ballot.

President - Amanda Makar
First VP - Arlene Wires
Second VP - Ashley Preston, Becky Wilson
Secretary - Lauren Baugus, Ashley Preston
Assistant Secretary - Lauren Baugus, Lela Erskine, Hattie Smith
Treasurer - Tiffany Gamache, Brandi Ryan Walker
Assistant Treasurer - Tosha Duke, Tiffany Gamache, Richard Roche, Brandi Ryan Walker
Trustee - Tosha Duke, Spencer Lunsford, Robert Wilson, Ebony Worthy-Holmes


Beats and Eats Festival - The BPA is bringing back the Beats & Eats Festival! This will be held on Saturday, April 25th in Downtown Milton at Jernigan's Landing.  We are looking for arts and food vendors.  If you know anyone interested, please send them the attached poster or send them to this link: http://www.miltonhighschoolband.com/home/beats-eats-jazz-festival-saturday-april-25th Volunteer sign-ups will be available soon on CutTime.  Parents and students are may sign up. Please reach out to Becky Wilson for more information: [email protected] 


Spring Concert - Everyone is invited and encouraged to come out and show your support for all of our students Friday, May 1st in the Gym and Auditorium.  The whole concert will begin at 6pm in the gym with our Winterguards and Indoor Percussion groups.  Then we will transfer to the Auditorium to hear the rest of our groups at 7pm.  This is a totally FREE event.  Please come out and enjoy the year in review from all of our wonderful students.
That is all for now. We hope you have a wonderful week!


HAPPY BIRTHDAY to the following students according to CutTime:
Tobey Tolbert - Today (Sunday)
Maddison Clark - Monday
Tyler Broxson - Wednesday
Aubrey Burchett - Wednesday
Peyton Cleveland - Thursday
Gabe Lee - Thursday

This Week:
  • Monday
    • 3:45-5pm - Panther Rehearsal
    • 5:30 - 8pm - FBA State S&E
  • Tuesday
    • 4pm-6pm - Symphonic Band Rehearsal
  • Wednesday
    • 3:45-5pm - Panther Band Rehearsal
  • Thursday
    • 3:45-5pm - Symphonic Woodwind Sectional
    • 4pm-6pm - Concert Band Rehearsal
  • Friday
    • Good Friday (No School)

Looking Ahead to Next Week:
  • Mon - Panther Band Rehearsal
  • Tues - Symphonic Band Rehearsal
  • Wed - Tri-M Meeting
  • Thurs - Symphonic Brass Sectional, Concert Band Rehearsal
  • Fri - Panther Band Rehearsal
  • Sat - FBA District Solo & Ensemble MPA

Together We Are THE MIGHTY BLACK & GOLD!!!
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Beats & Eats Jazz Festival Saturday, April 25th

3/28/2026

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This Week in the Mighty Black & Gold

3/22/2026

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Hello All,

Welcome back! I hope everyone has had a wonderful and relaxing Spring Break.  We are now in the home stretch to the end of the school year.  Please make sure you stay up to date with everything.  

Band Trip - Believe it or not, we leave Monday for Universal! If you have not done so already, please sign up for the Band App communication and download the Universal App. Click the following link to sign up for the Band App: https://band.us/n/a0aebeze91M9Y All other info can be found at our Trip portion of the website here: http://www.miltonhighschoolband.com/universal-trip.html DON'T FORGET TO SET YOUR ALARMS ON MONDAY! CALL TIME IS 7:30AM!!

Winterguard - We are extremely proud of our JV and Varsity Winterguards. Both competed at the Robertsdale HS competition this past Saturday. The Varsity earned 3rd place in their class and the JV earned 1st in their class!

GCGPC Championships - If you have yet to see our indoor groups, you are really missing out.  They have also had outstanding performances these past few months at competitions.  You have one final chance to see them at West FL HS this Saturday for the GCGPC Championships.  See performance times below.  Tickets are $15 cash or $18 for credit cards at the door.  Come on out let's cheer for our guard and percussion.

Panther/Concert/Symphonic Rehearsals - These groups will begin weekly after school rehearsals the week after the band trip. Please look at the calendar and infor below and make sure you know when and wear to be. Symphonic sectionals also begin that same week.

Leadership/Year Bar/Scholarship/Last Will Info - All of this will be passed out after we return from the band trip. We are looking to potentially have a leadership class for all of the candidates that are applying for leadership. This may be taking place Saturday, April 18th or that week after school. More info will be provided once we have our guest speaker locked in.


FBA State Virtual Solo & Ensemble - Next Monday, March 30th, we will be hosting the FBA State S&E for only our MHS band students that have chosen to participate. These performances will take place in the band hall beginning at 5:30. We will be recording these performances, then sending to state-level adjudicators, then receiving feedback and ratings. All performances are open to the public. All performers are reminded to dress up in professional performing attire for this. Come on out and have a listen and support these students. Here is the performance schedule:

Brass Choir - 5:30
Harrison Morris - 4:42
Chris Collins - 5:54
Gabe Lee - 6:06
Coda Turner - 6:18
Kendall Myers - 6:30
Kylie Kilgore - 6:42
Horn Duet - 6:54
Sax Quartet - 7:06

That is all for now. We hope everyone has a wonderful week!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to the following students according to CutTime:
Lilli LEadingham - Today (Sunday)
Nyla Kurtzke - Monday
Alec Forester - Wednesday
Colin Williams - Wednesday
Anthony Cooley - Thursday
Twyla Link - Thursday

This Week:
  • Monday
    • Teacher Planning (No Classes)
    • Band Trip
  • Tuesday
    • Begin 4th Nine Weeks
    • Band Trip
  • Wednesday
    • Band Trip
  • Thursday
    • Band Trip
  • Friday
    • Band Trip
  • Saturday
    • GCGPC Championships at West FL HS
    • 10:40am - JV Winterguard Performance (See Coach Jac for complete Itinerary)
    • 1:16pm - Varsity Winterguard Performance (See Coach Jac for complete Itinerary)
    • 6:57pm - Black Gold Percussion Ensemble Performance (See Chandler for complete Itinerary)
Looking Ahead to Next Week:
  • Mon - Panther Band Rehearsal, FBA State Virtual S&E
  • Tues - Symphonic Band Rehearsal
  • Wed - Panther Band Rehearsal
  • Thurs - Symphonic Woodwind Sectional, Concert Band Rehearsal
  • Fri - Good Friday (No School)
Together We Are THE MIGHTY BLACK & GOLD!!!
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This Week in the Mighty Black & Gold

3/8/2026

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Hello All,
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This will be the last weekly update for a couple of weeks.  We hope all of you have a wonderful, safe, and fun Spring Break! We look forward to seeing everyone again on the backside.  

FBA Concert MPA - CONGRATULATIONS and FANTASTIC JOB to the Concert and Symphonic Bands for their amazing performances at FWBHS for concert MPA! Both groups worked hard for several months and it really paid off on that stage and in the sightreading room. These students earned straight superior ratings! Way to go everyone! Thank you to the parents that helped chaperone and drive the truck as well!

Panther Band - These students are working hard preparing for the April S&E on April 11th as will as MHS Spring Concert! Keep up the hard work. We can't wait to see you perform!

Indoor Groups - The GCGPC Championships are just around the corner on March 28th. This will be at West FL High School. Before that, the Winterguards will be performing at the Robertsdale HS indoor competition in Alabama. Please make plans to come out and support all of our students!


MHSBPA Board Nominations - We are now accepting nominations for the 2026-27 BPA Board.  We will take nominations from the floor as well as through email through the March Monthly Meeting (March 10). 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 or email Mr. Schultz to nominate. Here are all the folks who have been nominated and accepted the nomination:

President - Amanda Makar
First VP - Arlene Wires
Second VP - Ashley Preston, Becky Wilson
Secretary - Lauren Baugus, Ashley Preston
Assistant Secretary - Lauren Baugus, Lela Erskine, Hattie Smith
Treasurer - Tiffany Gamache, Brandi Ryan Walker
Assistant Treasurer - Tosha Duke, Tiffany Gamache, Richard Roche, Brandi Ryan Walker
Trustee - Tosha Duke, Spencer Lunsford, Robert Wilson, Ebony Worthy-Holmes


BPA Meeting - The March BPA Meeting and each monthly meeting after that will be at 6pm. Please plan accordingly.


Band Trip - When we return from Spring break, 72 students and parents will be departing for Universal Studios. Make sure you check the band website for all of the updated info including how to sign up for the Bandapp to communicate on the trip.
http://www.miltonhighschoolband.com/universal-trip.html

We hope you have a wonderful couple of weeks!


HAPPY BIRTHDAY to the following students according to CutTime:
Mathias Freitag - Tuesday
Hayden Barnette - 3/18
Lillie Leaddingham - 3/22


This Week:
  • Monday
    • 3:45-5pm - Drum Major Clinic
    • 4:45-8pm - JV Winterguard Rehearsal
    • 6:30-9pm - Full IP Ensemble Rehearsal
  • Tuesday
    • 9:15-Noon - 8th Grade Orientation Pep Rally
    • 4:45-8pm - Varsity WG Rehearsal
    • 6pm - MHSBPA Monthly Meeting
  • Wednesday
    • 3:30-5:30 - JV Winterguard Rehearsal
    • 3:45pm - Tri-M Meeting
  • Thursday
    • 4:45-8pm - Varsity WG Rehearsal
    • 6:30-9pm - Full IP Ensemble Rehearsal
  • Friday
    • End 3rd Nine Weeks
    • 6:30-9pm - Full IP Ensemble Rehearsal

Looking Ahead to Next Week:
  • SPRING BREAK!!
  • Mon - JV WG Rehearsal
  • Tues - Varsity WG Rehearsal
  • Wed - JV WG Rehearsal
  • Thurs - Varsity Rehearsal
  • Sat - IP Front Ensemble Rehearsal, IP Battery Rehearsal, Indoor Competition at Robertsdale HS, AL

Week of March 23-28:
  • BAND TRIP!!!
  • 4/23 - Teacher Planning (No Classes)
  • 4/24 - Begin 4th Nine Weeks
  • 4/28 - GCGPC Championships

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

3/1/2026

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Hello All,

FBA Concert MPA - The FBA Concert MPA performance is THIS Friday, March 6th at Ft. Walton Beach HS.  The Concert Band will perform at 6:30pm and the Symphonic at 8:45pm.  All Concert/Symphonic wind, percussion, and managers are required to attend this.  We will be wearing our uniforms for this, without gloves, helmets, and gauntlets. WEAR BLACK SOCKS ABOVE YOUR ANKLES!!! We do need chaperones for this. Below is the itinerary for that day. 

1:30 - Meet in Band Hall with Uniforms/Load Truck
2pm – Depart for Uptown Station 
3:30-4:45 - Dinner (Bring Money)
5pm – Arrive FWBHS 
6:00 pm – Concert Band Warm-up 
6:30 pm – Concert Band Performance
7:00 pm – Concert Band Sight-Reading 
7:15 pm – Symphonic Band Meet at Trucks/Change 
8:15 pm – Symphonic Warm-up 
8:45 pm – Symphonic Band Performance 
9:45 pm – Depart form MHS
10:30 pm – Arrive MHS/Unload/Dismiss

Band Trip - At this point all trip payments should have been paid in full. We will have a trip meeting on March 3rd at 6:30pm. Our trip organizer, Mr. Shaun Hammond, will be with us that evening to answer any questions as we talk through the itinerary. All students and parents going on the trip must attend this meeting.

MHSBPA Board Nominations - We are now accepting nominations for the 2026-27 BPA Board.  We will take nominations from the floor as well as through email through the March Monthly Meeting (March 10). 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 or email Mr. Schultz to nominate. Here are all the folks who have been nominated and accepted the nomination:

President - Spencer Lunsford, Amanda Makar
First VP - Arlene Wires
Second VP - Ashley Preston, Becky Wilson
Secretary - Lauren Baugus
Assistant Secretary - Lela Erskine, Hattie Smith
Treasurer - Tiffany Gamache, Brandi Ryan Walker
Assistant Treasurer - Tosha Duke, Tiffany Gamache, Richard Roche, Brandi Ryan Walker
Trustee - Tosha Duke, Spencer Lunsford, Robert Wilson, Ebony Worthy-Holmes


BPA Meeting - The March BPA Meeting and each monthly meeting after that will be at 6pm. Please plan accordingly.


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. 

We hope everyone has a great week!
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY to the following students according to CutTime:
Gabrielle Maxwell - Sunday
Ben Kloth - Monday


This Week:
  • Monday
    • 4:45-8pm - JV WG Rehearsal
    • 6:30-9pm - IP Front Ensemble Rehearsal
  • Tuesday
    • 3:45-5pm - Concert Woodwind Sectionals
    • 4pm-6pm - Symphonic Band Rehearsal
    • 4:45-8pm - Varsity WG Rehearsal
    • 6:30-9pm - IP Battery Only Rehearsal
    • 6:30-7:30 - Band Trip Meeting
  • Wednesday
    • 3:30-5:30 - JV WG Rehearsal
  • Thursday
    • 4pm-6pm - Concert Band Rehearsal
    • 4:45-8pm - Varsity WG Rehearsal
  • Friday
    • FBA Concert MPA
      • 2pm – Depart for Uptown Station
      • 3:30-4:45 - Dinner
      • 5pm – Arrive FWBHS
      • 6:00 pm – Concert Band Warm-up
      • 6:30 pm – Concert Band Performance
      • 7:00 pm – Concert Band Sight-Reading
      • 7:15 pm – Symphonic Band Meet at Trucks/Change
      • 8:15 pm – Symphonic Warm-up
      • 8:45 pm – Symphonic Band Performance
      • 9:45 pm – Depart from MHS
      • 10:30 pm – Arrive MHS/Unload/Dismiss

​Looking Ahead to Next Week:
  • Mon - Drum Major Clinic, JV WG Rehearsal, IP Full Ensemble Rehearsal
  • Tues - 8th Grade Pep Rally, Varsity WG Rehearsal, MHSBPA Monthly Meeting
  • Wed - JV WG Rehearsal, Tri-M Meeting
  • Thurs - Varsity WG Rehearsal, IP Full Ensemble Rehearsal
  • Fri - End 3rd Nine Weeks, IP Full Ensemble Rehearsal

Together We Are THE MIGHTY BLACK & GOLD!!!
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Bryce Coots - Assistant Band Director
Chandler Sedlacek - Percussion Director
Jaq Jalomo - Colorguard Director
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