Hello All, 


Beats & Eats - WOW! What a wonderful success of a day. Thank you to all who helped make this event happen - we had great vendors, music, and food! Thank you to the BPA for putting it all together and volunteering time at the concessions trailer. A very big congratulations to the Blackwater Beats for an awesome performance to kick off the festival. 


Guard Auditions - The Guard audition clinics will be April 28th-30th 6pm-8:30.  Anyone interested in participating in the Colorguard for marching band must attend these auditions.  Please help us get the word out to anyone interested that is not already in the band. It is at the directors' discretion as to availability of wind players moving to guard..


Percussion Clincs/Auditions - We will hold percussion clinics on May 6th and 8th 6pm-9pm.  Auditions will be May 12th, 13, & 16th 6pm-9pm.  Anyone interested in joining the percussion section must attend these clinics.  Remember, it is at the directors' discretion as to availability of wind players moving to percussion. Current percussionists and incoming freshmen percussionists have priority for spots.  

FBA State Concert MPA - The Symphonic Band will be performing at 4pm at the Mattie Kelly Art's Center at NWFL State College on Tuesday, April 29th.  Students will be dismissed from class at 11:45 to eat lunch.  We will leave by 12:30.  All are encouraged to come out and watch and support.  This is a FREE concert.  


Spring Concert - Everyone is invited and encouraged to come out and show your support for all of our students Friday, May 2nd in the Gym and Auditorium.  The whole concert will begin at 5:30pm in the gym with our Winterguard and Indoor Percussion groups.  Then we will transfer to the Auditorium to hear the rest of our groups at 6:30pm.  This is a totally FREE event.  Please come out and enjoy the year in review from all of our wonderful students.

Band Banquet Tickets - Band Banquet tickets are on sale for anyone who would like to bring a date or if parents would like to attend the social time from 5pm -6:45pm. This is free for all band students. Tickets will be on sale from April 21st through May 2nd from 8 am until 9 am, in the band room, and after school until 4 pm. Students can buy tickets during lunch in classroom 315 in the ESE wing . Student tickets are $5 dollars, and adult tickets are $10. If parents only want to attend the awards ceremony starting at 6:45 there is no charge.  

Banquet Paperwork (Leadership Apps, Letter/Bar Apps, Senior Last Wills, BPA Scholarships) - We have begun handing out the applications for leadership, senior scholarships, Last Wills, and Letter/Bars.  These can be found on the locker room doors or by going to the following link: (http://www.miltonhighschoolband.com/mhs-band-documents.html). Please make sure you read through all info and observe the deadlines.  Leadership apps, Band Captain Vids, and Scholarship Apps were due on April 25th.  Last Wills and Letter/Bar Applications are due May 2nd.  

Money Owed - As we enter in the final weeks of the semester, all Band/Indoor Fees MUST be paid.  Please get these turned in before the end of the school year.  Also, All Trip payments are due in May BEFORE we depart for Six Flags and Gatlinburg.  All Fees can be paid online or in person.  

Band Day - On Tuesday May 6th, we will welcome all of our potential new members of the MB&G.  Students will need to wear summer uniforms (Band shirt and blue jeans).  All students will need to report to the band room at 1:30 to grab your marching and concert instruments then go to the auditorium.  We will practice what we can before the new students arrive.  Band day will officially kickoff at 3pm.  Pizza and drinks will be served around 4:30ish over at the band room.  We should be wrapping up the event around 6:30. 


Freezer Mural - We are looking for students who are good at drawing and love Art and Designing things.   The BPA will be painting our walk in freezer/cooler this summer getting ready for next years marching season. We are looking to paint a giant Mural on the back side of the freezer facing Byrom Street for all to see.  We thought it would be nice to feature a piece of artwork from a band student.  We are asking for any interested student to submit a piece of artwork related to The Mighty Black and Gold Band and our famous Shish Kabobs.  All artwork will then be posted and be voted on by the students. The winner will be announced at the Spring Concert on May 2nd and their artwork will then be painted onto the freezer. If you are interested in participating,  please submit your artwork to Mr. Schultz or Mr. Coots by Friday May 2nd. They will be posted in the band room and  voted on by students. Good luck!!


Band Trip Meeting - We will have our next and final band trip meeting on Tuesday May 13th at 6pm.  All participants will need to make plans to attend.  There is a percussion audition clinic at during this meeting.  Those students will need to make plans to have a parent attend the trip meeting.  


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


HAPPY BIRTHDAY to the following students according to CutTime:
​Sunday (today) - Nathan Hassler
Monday - Kyra Moak
Saturday - Kendall Myers


This Week:

• Monday
  
  • 4pm-5:30pm - Concert Band Rehearsal
    
  • 5:30pm-7:30pm - Symphonic Band Rehearsal
    
  • 6pm-8:30pm - Guard Auditions
    
• Tuesday
  
  • FBA State Concert MPA (Symphonic Band)
    
    • 11:45am - Released from class for lunch
      
    • 12:30 - Depart for Mattie Kelly Arts Center
      
    • 4pm - Performance
      
  • 6pm-8:30pm - Guard Auditions
    
• Wednesday
  
  • 4pm-5pm - Panther Percussion Rehearsal
    
  • 6pm-8:30pm - Guard Auditions
    
• Thursday
  
  • 4pm-6pm - Marching Band Rehearsal
    
  • 6pm-7pm - Indoor Guard and Percussion Rehearsals
    
• Friday
  
  • Last Wills & Letter/Bar Apps due
    
  • Spring Concert Showcase
    
    • 5pm - Call Time for Indoor Groups
      
    • 5:30pm - Call Time for Winds and Managers
      
    • 5:30pm - Indoor Groups perform in the Gym
      
    • 6:30pm - All bands perform in the auditorium
      

​Looking Ahead to Next Week:

• Mon - Leadership Interviews 
  
• Tues - Band Day, Percussion Clinics
  
• Wed - In-class Drum Major auditions and leadership voting
  
• Thurs - After school Drum Major auditions, Percussion Clinics
  
• Sat - Charles “Bud” Bell Band Banquet
  

Together We Are THE MIGHTY BLACK & GOLD!!!

Hello All,


HAPPY EASTER TO ALL! 


New Parent/Student Meeting - Please help us get the word out to all new students planning to be a part of the MB&G.  We will be hosting a new student/parent meeting on Monday, April 21st at 5:30 in the Band Hall.  This is for all potential new members including Winds, Percussion, Guard, and Managers.  


New Winds/Perc Rehearsal Sit-In - Please help us get the word out to all potential new winds and percussion that they are welcome to bring their instruments and rehearse with Symphonic Band on Tuesday 5pm-6:15.  They will be able to play along and ask any questions they have.  


Guard Auditions - The Guard audition clinics will be April 28th-30th 6pm-8:30.  Anyone interested in participating in the Colorguard for marching band must attend these auditions.  Please help us get the word out to anyone interested that is not already in the band. It is at the directors' discretion as to availability of wind players moving to guard..


Percussion Clincs/Auditions - We will hold percussion clinics on May 6th and 8th 6pm-9pm.  Auditions will be May 12th, 13, & 16th 6pm-9pm.  Anyone interested in joining the percussion section must attend these clinics.  Remember, it is at the directors' discretion as to availability of wind players moving to percussion. Current percussionists and incoming freshmen percussionists have priority for spots.  


Beats and Eats Jazz Festival - The BPA is hosting the Beats and Eats Jazz Festival with the City of Milton on Saturday,  April 26th at Jernigan's Landing in downtown Milton,  behind the old courthouse,  from 10 am - 7 pm.  There will be Jazz bands from Santa Rosa and Escambia Counties middle and high schools performing throughout the day along with The UWF jazz band.  We will have food trucks and arts and crafts vendors set up all day as well.  In order for this to be successful,  we are in need of lots of volunteers. Please consider signing up and joining us for a fun filled day of jazz music, food and fun. There are several volunteer opportunities available on cuttime. Hope to see you all there. 


FBA State Concert MPA - The Symphonic Band will be performing at 4pm at the Matty Kelly Art's Center at NWFL State College on Tuesday, April 29th.  Students will be dismissed from class at 11:45 to eat lunch.  We will leave by 12:30.  All are encouraged to come out and watch and support.  This is a FREE concert.  


Spring Concert - Everyone is invited and encouraged to come out and show your support for all of our students Friday, May 2nd in the Gym and Auditorium.  The whole concert will begin at 5:30pm in the gym with our Winterguard and Indoor Percussion groups.  Then we will transfer to the Auditorium to hear the rest of our groups at 6:30pm.  This is a totally FREE event.  Please come out and enjoy the year in review from all of our wonderful students.


Band Banquet Tickets - Band Banquet tickets go on sale starting tomorrow for anyone who would like to bring a date or if parents would like to attend the social time from 5 pm -6:45pm. This is free for all band students. Tickets will be on sale from April 21st through May 2nd from 8 am until 9 am, in the band room, and after school until 4 pm. Students can buy tickets during lunch in classroom 315 in the ESE wing . Student tickets are $5 dollars, and adult tickets are $10. If parents only want to attend awards ceremony starting at 6:45 there is no charge.  


Banquet Video - Students, our Band Captains Riley Helton and Ava Davidson are in need of your pics and vids for the banquet video.  So far, they have received very little.  Please send them anything you have about the band over the year.  See Riley and Ava for more details. 


Banquet Paperwork (Leadership Apps, Letter/Bar Apps, Senior Last Wills, BPA Scholarships) - 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 or by going to the following link: (http://www.miltonhighschoolband.com/mhs-band-documents.html). Please make sure you read through all info and observe the deadlines.  Leadership apps, Band Captain Vids, and Scholarship Apps are due on April 25th.  Last Wills and Letter/Bar Applications are due May 2nd.  


Money Owed - As we enter in the final weeks of the semester, all Band/Indoor Fees MUST be paid.  Please get these turned in before the end of the school year.  Also, All Trip payments are due in May BEFORE we depart for Six Flags and Gatlinburg.  All Fees can be paid online or in person.  


Band Day - On Tuesday May 6th, we will welcome all of our potential new members of the MB&G.  Students will need to wear summer uniforms (Band shirt and blue jeans).  All students will need to report to the band room at 1:30 to grab your marching and concert instruments then go to the auditorium.  We will practice what we can before the new students arrive.  Band day will officially kickoff at 3pm.  Pizza and drinks will be served around 4:30ish over at the band room.  We should be wrapping up the event around 6:30. 


Freezer Mural - We are looking for students who are good at drawing and love Art and Designing things.   The BPA will be painting our walk in freezer/cooler this summer getting ready for next years marching season. We are looking to paint a giant Mural on the back side of the freezer facing Byrom Street for all to see.  We thought it would be nice to feature a piece of artwork from a band student.  We are asking for any interested student to submit a piece of artwork related to The Mighty Black and Gold Band and our famous Shish Kabobs.  All artwork  will then be posted and be voted on by the students. The winner will be announced at the Spring Concert on May 2nd and their artwork will then be painted onto the freezer. If you are interested in participating,  please submit your artwork to Mr. Schultz or Mr. Coots by Friday April 18th. They will be posted in the band room and  voted on by students April 21st – April 30th. Good luck!!


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


HAPPY BIRTHDAY to the following students according to CutTime:
​Michael Ragland - Monday
​Bell Garza - Tuesday
Madison Carter - Tuesday
Alma Clark - Tuesday

This Week:

• Monday
  • 5:30 - New Parent/Student Meeting
• Tuesday
  • 1:30 - Hooding Ceremony
  • 4pm-6:15 - Symphonic Band Rehearsal
  • 5pm-6:15 - New Winds & Perc sit-in with Symphonic 
  • 6pm-8:30 - Weapons Clinic
• Wednesday
  • 4pm-5pm - Panther Percussion Rehearsal
• Thursday
  • 4pm-6pm - Concert Band Rehearsal
  • 6pm-7pm - King MS Concert
• Friday
  • Leadership Applications Due
  • BPA Scholarship Apps Due
  • Band Captain Videos Due
• Saturday
  • 10am-8pm - Beats and Eats Music Festival
    • 10am - Blackwater Beats Performance
      • See Mr. Coots for complete itinerary

​Looking Ahead to Next Week:

• Mon - Concert Band Rehearsal, Symphonic Band Rehearsal, Guard Audition Clinic
• Tues - FBA State Concert MPA, Guard Audition Clinic, Avalon MS Concert
• Wed - Panther Percussion Rehearsal, Guard Audition Camp
• Thurs - Marching Band Rehearsal, Indoor Guards and Perc Rehearsal
• Fri - Last Wills Due, Letter/Bar Apps Due, MHS Spring Concert Extravaganza

Together We Are THE MIGHTY BLACK & GOLD!!!

​Hello All,


Clarinet Day - This Tuesday, Dr. McIlwain USM Clarinet Professor, will be at MHS to speak with and give a masterclasse to all of our clarinets.  All MHs clarinets must be in attendance.  She will also be giving away free reeds from what we have been told.


Letterman Jackets - Sizing Day is April 17th at 6pm in the band room.  Order now for delivery in less than 6 weeks! It will come in time for Senior pictures, all fall events, and the first cold football Friday. Letterman jackets are recognized as a tradition. A rite of passage. Varsity letter jackets are worn by students with great pride. Our Letterman jackets offer a classic look and comfortable style. They are decorated with custom chenille patches showcasing students' achievements. 
Hess Awards has made it easy to order your jacket online at our website https://www.hessawards.com/milton-fl.  They use a varsity jacket manufactured with premium wool, leather, vinyl, and other materials for an award jacket that will truly stand the test of time. Our Jacket Features: 
·       Wool body
·       Set-in sleeves (vinyl or leather
·       Knit trim stand up collar
·       Traditional snap front closure
·       Slash pockets for storage (Vinyl or Leather)
·       Lining (quilt)
·       Sizes: XXS- 5XL
·       Varsity jackets are customized with your student’s personal information (their personal trophy case)
They prefer in-person fittings and will be doing so on THURSDAY, APRIL 17th, 6:00 pm, BAND ROOM. When ordering online please use the sizing chart on my website as it is very accurate. Your coach or sponsor will have order forms. If now is not a good time to order, please keep link above to order at any time. Feel free to call Jerry Hester at 850-259-8122 with questions!


Beats and Eats Jazz Festival - We are excited to announce that the BPA is hosting the Beats and Eats Jazz Festival with the City of Milton on Saturday,  April 26th at Jernigan's Landing in downtown Milton,  behind the old courthouse,  from 10 am - 7 pm.  There will be Jazz bands from Santa Rosa and Escambia Counties middle and high schools performing throughout the day along with The UWF jazz band.  We will have food trucks and arts and crafts vendors set up all day as well.  In order for this to be successful,  we are in need of lots of volunteers. Please consider signing up and joining us for a fun filled day of jazz music, food and fun. There are several volunteer opportunities available on cuttime. Hope to see you all there. 


Band Banquet - The Band Banquet this year will be on Saturday May 10th from 5pm until 10 pm in the Gymnasium. Social hour and food and dancing will be from 5 until 6:45. The awards ceremony will start promptly at 6:45 pm. This is FREE to ALL band students. If you would like to bring a guest to the social hour who is not in the band, you will need to buy a ticket for them to attend. The tickets are $5.00 a piece. If your parents or family would like to attend during the social time , they will also need to purchase a ticket. Those are $10 dollars a piece. The cost is to help offset for the extra food and drinks. Tickets will be on sale starting on Monday, April 21st through May 2nd. They will be available to buy before and after school each day. If your parents and family only want to attend The awards ceremony, it  will start promptly at 6:45 pm. This part of the Banquet is FREE to ALL family and friends to attend. They will have seating in the bleachers of the gym. If you have any questions please see Ms. Arlene Wires or Mrs. Rachael Downs.


Banquet Video - Students, our Band Captains Riley Helton and Ava Davidson are in need of your pics and vids for the banquet video.  So far, they have received very little.  Please send them anything you have about the band over the year.  See Riley and Ava for more details.  


Banquet Paperwork (Leadership Apps, Letter/Bar Apps, Senior Last Wills, BPA Scholarships) - 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 or by going to the following link: (http://www.miltonhighschoolband.com/mhs-band-documents.html). Please make sure you read through all info and observe the deadlines.  Leadership apps, Band Captain Vids, and Scholarship Apps are due on April 25th.  Last Wills and Letter/Bar Applications are due May 2nd.  


Freezer Mural - We are looking for students who are good at drawing and love Art and Designing things.   The BPA will be painting our walk in freezer/cooler this summer getting ready for next years marching season. We are looking to paint a giant Mural on the back side of the freezer facing Byrom Street for all to see.  We thought it would be nice to feature a piece of artwork from a band student.  We are asking for any interested student to submit a piece of artwork related to The Mighty Black and Gold Band and our famous Shish Kabobs.  All artwork  will then be posted and be voted on by the students. The winner will be announced at the Spring Concert on May 2nd and their artwork will then be painted onto the freezer. If you are interested in participating,  please submit your artwork to Mr. Schultz or Mr. Coots by Friday April 18th. They will be posted in the band room and  voted on by students April 21st – April 30th. Good luck!!


New Parent/Student Meeting - Please help us get the word out to all new students planning to be a part of the MB&G.  We will be hosting a new student/parent meeting on Monday, April 21st at 5:30 in the Band Hall.  This is for all potential new members including Winds, Percussion, Guard, and Managers.  


HAPPY BIRTHDAY to the following student according to CutTime:
Darla Smith - Monday
Stephen Johnson - Tuesday
Eli Jones - Wednesday
Bradley Toomey - Thursday
Jorgia Denney - Saturday


This Week:

• Tuesday
  
  • 4pm-6pm - Symphonic Band 
    
  • 4pm-5pm - Clarinet Day (All MHS Clarinets Required)
    
• Thursday
  
  • 4pm-6pm - Concert Band Rehearsal
    
  • 6pm-7pm - Letterman Jacket Sizings/Orderings
    
• Friday
  
  • Good Friday (No School)
    

Looking Ahead to Next Week:

• Mon - New Student/Parent Meeting
  
• Tues - Hooding Ceremony, Symphonic Band Rehearsal, Guard Weapons Clinic
  
• Thurs - Concert Band Rehearsal, King MS Concert
  
• Fri - BPA Senior Scholarship Due, Leadership Apps Due, Band Camptain Videos Due
  
• Sat - Beats and Eats Festival 
  

Together We Are THE MIGHTY BLACK & GOLD!!!

Hello All,


Recruiting Trips - This week, we will have 3 band recruiting trips at various elementary schools.  These trips are intended to get students excited to be a part of this wonderful journey we call band beginning at the middle school level.  Students signed up in the band room.  The schedule is below.  Please wear a band shirt and bring your instruments.  This is an awesome opportunity for our students in conjunction with Schmidt's Music to open up the doors of music for the next generation.  Thank you to all of the students that signed up.


Staff vs Students Pep Band - This Monday is the Staff vs Students basketball game.  Several teachers and staff have been challenged to face off against the basketball team in a fundraising event in the gym.  We would like to have a pep band play at this.  A sign up sheet has been placed in the band hall. The signup is open to all band students.  Tickets for the event are $5.


Tri-M Talent Show - This Friday is the Tri-M Talent Show.  Come see all of the amazing talents from various students at Milton High School.  These talents range from singing to comedy and much more.  Students will be judged by a panel of judges,  The winning act will win $100.  Tickets for the event are $1 at the door.  


Spring Concert - Everyone is invited and encouraged to come out and show your support for all of our students Friday, May 2nd in the Gym and Auditorium.  The whole concert will begin at 5:30pm in the gym with our Winterguard and Indoor Percussion groups.  Then we will transfer to the Auditorium to hear the rest of our groups at 6:30pm.  This is a totally FREE event.  Please come out and enjoy the year in review from all of our wonderful students.
Beats and Eats Jazz Festival - We are excited to announce that the BPA is hosting the Beats and Eats Jazz Festival with the City of Milton on Saturday,  April 26th at Jernigans Landing in downtown Milton,  behind the old courthouse,  from 10 am - 7 pm.  There will be Jazz bands from Santa Rosa and Escambia Counties middle and high schools performing throughout the day along with The UWF jazz band.  We will have food trucks and arts and crafts vendors set up all day as well.  In order for this to be successful,  we are in need of lots of volunteers. Please consider signing up and joining us for a fun filled day of jazz music, food and fun. There are several volunteer opportunities available on cuttime. Hope to see you all there. 


FBA State Concert MPA - We have received the performance schedule for State Concert MPA for Symphonic Band.  We will be performing on Tuesday, April 29th at 4pm at the Mattie Kelly theater at NWFL State College.  We will be leaving by bus around 12:30 that day.  Students will eat lunch at the school then we will load.  We are required to listen to bands 1:45-3:15 then warmup then perform.  We will be back at the school by around 6pm. Please come on out and show your support for these awesome students!


Band Banquet - The Charles Bud Bell Band Banquet is Saturday, May 10th at the MHS Gym. There will be social time which will include music, dance floor, photo opportunities and lots and lots of food and drink. This is FREE for all BAND Students. If the students would like to bring a friend or date, who is not in band to the social time, and they are a student, they must purchase a ticket to help with the cost of extra food and drinks for guests. If any adult would like to attend the social time, they must purchase a ticket for them as well. Again to cover the cost of extra food. Students tickets are $5 and parent tickets are $10. Please plan to dress formal/semi-formal.


Banquet Paperwork (Leadership Apps, Letter/Bar Apps, Senior Last Wills, BPA Scholarships) - 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 or by going to the following link: (http://www.miltonhighschoolband.com/mhs-band-documents.html). Please make sure you read through all info and observe the deadlines.  Most are due the day of the Spring Concert, May 2nd.  


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


HAPPY BIRTHDAY to the following students according to CutTime:
Samantha Jones - Sunday (Today)
Irwanna Phillips - Monday
Sarah Skornia - Monday
Morgan Moses - Monday
Kyle Key-Crowley - Thursday


This Week:

• Monday
  • 8:15am-9:15am - Rhodes Elementary Instrument Demonstration
  • 5:30-8pm - Staff vs Students Pep Band and Basketball Game
• Tuesday
  • 4pm-6pm - Symphonic Band Rehearsal
  • 7pm - MHSBPA Monthly Meeting
• Wednesday
  • 8:15am-9:15am - Bagdad Elementary Instrument Demonstration
  • 3:30-6pm - Tri-M Talent Show Rehearsal
  • 4pm-5pm - Panther Percussion Rehearsal
• Thursday
  • 4pm-6pm - Concert Band Rehearsal
• Friday
  • 9am-9:45 - East Milton Elementary Instrument Demonstration
  • 6pm-9pm - Tri-M Talent Show
• Saturday
  • Prom

Looking Ahead to Next Week:

• Tues - Symphonic Band Rehearsal, Clarinet Day at MHS (All MHS Clarinets required)
• Thurs - Concert Band Rehearsal
• Fri - Good Friday (No School)

​Together We Are THE MIGHTY BLACK & GOLD!!!