Hello All,

I hope this email finds you doing well.  We are so close to the end.  You Got This!! Please read through everything below.  Have a wonderful week!

Wind Auditions - This past Saturday, all wind players were to have submitted your MHS band audition.  Most everyone submitted correctly, however, we did have just a few that had difficulties.  Because of this I HAVE REOPENED THE FLIPGRID SUBMISSION WINDOW. This window will close once again on Tuesday, June 1st (Tomorrow).  If you did not submit or you were having difficulties, please submit by 11:59pm tomorrow.  CLICK HERE for audition information.

Jazz Auditions - Jazz Auditions are due by 11:59pm next Saturday, June 5th.  CLICK HERE for more information.  Please understand that the audition does not automatically get you in the Jazz Band.  I will fill this ensemble based on the auditions as well as numbers needed.  

Rookie Camp - This week is Rookie Camp!! All new students as well as sophomores are required to go to Rookie Camp this year.  Remember, all new students are required to participate in the marching band.  We will start at 4pm and end at 7pm each day.  Make sure you dress comfortably.  We will be outside the entire time.  CLICK HERE to watch a great video about what to wear and bring.  Don't forget a water thermos!

Uniform Fittings - All new students, Winds, Percussion, and All Guard, will be fitting for uniforms this Thursday the 3rd during Rookie Camp Times (4pm-7pm).  Any returning student that needs a new size or new uniform part will need to attend this fitting as well. 

New and Sophomore Parent Meeting - This Tuesday we will have a New and next year Sophomore band parent meeting in the band room at 7pm.  This is required for all New and sophomore parents.  Please plan to have at least one parent for each of these students in attendance.  Students may attend in addition.  We do not plan to live stream this meeting.  

Big Kahunas Trip - This Saturday is the Big Kahunas Band Trip.  Please look at the itinerary below.  Students must be at the band room no later than 9am.  Make sure you bring sunscreen and a bathing suit and a towel.  We will be getting a meal voucher for lunch for each student.  This is only for current members that signed up.

Hang in there! We only have less than 2 weeks left!  

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to the following students according to Charms:
Tommy Needham - Thursday
Denise Carrillo - Friday
Catrina Scarpa - Friday

This Week:
Monday
Memorial Day (No Classes)

Tuesday
4pm-7pm - Rookie Camp
7pm - New and Sophomore Parent Meeting

Wednesday
5th & 6th Period Senior Exams
4pm-7pm - Rookie Camp

Thursday
3rd & 4th Period Senior Exams
Uniform Fittings
4pm-7pm - Rookie Camp

Friday
1st & 2nd Period Senior Exams
4pm-7pm - Rookie Camp

Saturday
Big Kahunas Band Trip
9am - Meet at Band Room
9:15 - Depart for Big Kahunas
10am-6:30 - Enjoy Big Kahunas
6:30 - Depart for MHS
7:30 - Arrive MHS/Go Home

Looking Ahead to Next Week
Mon - MHSBPA Monthly Meeting
Tues - Graduation, 1st & 2nd Period Exams
Wed - 3rd & 4th Period Exams
Thurs - LAST DAY OF SCHOOL, 5th & 6th Period Exams

Looking Ahead to 2 Weeks from now:
Mon-Thurs - Guard/Percussion Camp

Together We Are THE MIGHTY BLACK & GOLD!!!

Hello All,

Now that the Awards Ceremony is completed, we are closer to turning the page on a new chapter of the MB&G.  This week we begin that chapter with our first 2 rehearsals of the new marching band.  Here is everything happening in the Mighty Black & Gold.

New Leadership Team - First of all, thank you to all of our members of the 2020-21 Leadership Team. Now, we welcome our new 2021-22 Leadership Team:
Head Drum Major – Melia Coulter
Co-Drum Major – Andres Diaz
Co-Drum Major – Dustin Duval 
Band Captain – Savannah Davis
Band Co-Captain – Darin Barnes
Flute Section Leader – Megan Galloway
Flute Asst. Section Leader – Mattie Pierce
 Clarinet Section Leader – Hope Garrett
Clarinet Asst Section Leader – Gabe Gemuend
Clarinet Asst Section Leader – Sara Hassler
Saxophone Section Leader – Jordan Caasi
Saxophone Asst Section Leader – Darin Barnes
Trumpet Section Leader – Savannah Davis
Trumpet Asst Section Leader – Aiden Moulder
Trumpet Asst Section Leader – Isabel Wimmer 
Horn Section Leader –Chloe Chipley
Trombone Section Leader – Amyah Parker
Trombone Asst Section Leader – Ethan Colon
Baritone Section Leader – Brian McKinney
Tuba Section Leader – Nathaniel Lewis
Percussion Captain – Amarion Moses
Colorguard Captain – Lauren Easterling
Colorguard Co-Captain – Tori Farley
Facilities Officers-Carli Carrillo, Chase Francis, Suzie Holt 
Uniform Officers-Alyssa Mae Tiongco, Kellan Tyree
Music Library Officers-Ciana Antonio, Savannah Morris

Lockers - On Monday, all lockers must be cleaned out and all items must either be taken home or thrown away.  Instruments and music and be placed around the main band room area for the time being.  Any item left in lockers by the end of the day will either be thrown out or donated.  Students will receive new lockers at the step-off rehearsal on Tuesday.  

Leadership meetings - The first meeting of the ne leadership team will take place on Monday 4pm-6pm.  We will also have leadership camp this Saturday the 29th, 10am-6pm.  More details will be given on Monday.  Attendance is required for both.

Step-off and Downbeat Rehearsals - Tuesday and Thursday, we will hold the first rehearsals of the 2021-22 MB&G Band. This is for all NEW & RETURNING students.  Make sure you bring instruments.  Students that play, Tuba, Euphonium, or French horn do not need to bring their instrument since you will be issued marching instruments at this rehearsal.  Also, all students will be issued lockers.  Make sure you wear comfortable clothing and tennis shoes since we will most likely be going outside at times.  

Wind Auditions - All wind players MUST submit a band audition by this Saturday.  More info can be found by CLICKING HERE.  Please do not procrastinate on this.  If you have any questions, contact the directors immediately: [email protected] or [email protected].  

Jazz Auditions - Jazz Auditions are due by Saturday, May 5th.  CLICK HERE for more information.  Any student wishing to potentially participate in the jazz band must audition.  

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

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to the following students according to Charms:
Aiden Everage - Today (Sunday)
Donivan Morison - Tuesday
Hope Garrett - Thursday
Sydney Meneou - Thursday
Brian McKinney - Friday
Autumn McKinney - Friday

This Week
Monday
LOCKERS CLEANED OUT
4pm-6pm - Leadership Meeting

Tuesday
6pm-8:30 - Step-Off Rehearsal (ALL NEW & RETURNING STUDENTS)

Thursday
6pm-8:30 - Downbeat Rehearsal (ALL NEW & RETURNING STUDENTS)

Saturday
WIND AUDITIONS DUE - CLICK HERE 
10am-6pm - Leadership Camp

Sunday
3pm - John Whiddon Retirement Farewell at the Band Hall

Looking Ahead to Next Week
Mon - Memorial Day (No Classes)
Tues - Rookie Camp, New Parent Meeting
Wed - Senior 5th & 6th Exams, Rookie Camp
Thurs - Senior 3rd & 4th Exams, Rookie Camp, Uniform Fittings
Fri - Last Day for Seniors, Senior 1st & 2nd Exams, Rookie Camp
Sat - Jazz Auditions Due

Together We Are THE MIGHTY BLACK & GOLD!!!

Outstanding is one of many ways to describe all of the our students for their amazing performances last Friday! Our students prove time and time again how incredible they really are! That concert was a culmination of all of the hard work and perseverance throughout this year.  If you missed it, you can still watch it on our YouTube page by CLICKING HERE.

Only just a few more weeks with lots of activities.  See below for this week.

Band Day - Tuesday we will welcome all of our potential new students to the auditorium for 8th grade band day.  All of our current students will need to come to the band hall at the beginning of 6th period.  We will wear THIS YEAR'S BAND SHIRT AND BLUE JEANS/SHORTS.  We will rehearse the in the auditorium very briefly before the new folks arrive.  Parents, we are in need of volunteers to help serve pizza at around 4:15-4:45ish.  If you are available, please CLICK HERE to sign-up. We should be done around 6:30

Band Awards Ceremony - The Charles "Bud" Bell Band Banquet is this Saturday in the MHS Gym at 6pm.  All current band members and family are welcome to attend.  Because of county mandates, the band, along with all other groups cannot serve food at these ceremonies.  We will still award the hard work of our students in person.  This will also still be a formal event, so dress up in your Sunday's best.  Students are asked to sit on the seats on the floor of the gym and guests are asked to sit in the bleachers on either side.  The stage will be set up along the far wall, opposite of the entrance.   

Uniforms Returned - All uniforms are to be returned by this Friday, CLEANED.  For cleaning instructions CLICK HERE.  You will return the Jacket, Sash, Gauntlets, and any other item that was borrowed.  We will take these throughout the week.  Please make sure you put the following information on a tape/tag on the hanger:

• Name
• Instrument
• Current Grade Level

Any uniform item not returned will be reported to the front office and a tag will be placed on student records until the item is returned or payment is received for that item.

Remaining Fair Share - As we get closer to the end of the school year, we need to start closing out accounts for this year. 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. 

Wind Auditions - The MHS Band Wind Auditions are due next Saturday, May 29th.  DO NOT WAIT TO SUBMIT THESE! All wind students MUST audition in order to participate in the band for next year.  CLICK HERE for all audition information. 

Jazz Band Auditions - the Blackwater Beats Jazz Band auditions are due by Saturday, June 5th.  All students interested in participating in the jazz band MUST audition.  This info can be found by CLICKING HERE.  

New Leadership Team - After the awards ceremony, we will have a new leadership team.  Please take note that this team is required to attend the Leadership workday on Monday, May 24th and Leadership camp on Saturday May 29th.  More details to come.   

Rookie Camp - Rookie Camp is fast approaching.  Remember this is June 1st to 4th, 4pm-7pm and is required by all new members as well as sophomores who will be in the marching band next year. 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to the following students according to Charms:
Salome Ideis-Benton - Today (Sunday)
Cheyenne Recklaw - Today (Sunday)
Carli Carrillo - Monday
Suzie Holt - Monday
Nate Willis - Wednesday

This Week:
Monday
Leadership Interviews
Brief Leadership Meeting after school
7pm-9pm - Percussion Audition Camp

Tuesday
Letter/Year Bar Applications Due
Big Kahunas Trip Due
3pm-6:30 - BAND DAY
- Students Released at 6th period
​- Wear this year's band shirt and blue jeans/shorts

Wednesday
Drum Major In-Class Conducting
Leadership Voting

Thursday
10am - Avalon MS Concert
4:30-6pm - Drum Major Auditions
6:30 - Hobbs MS Concert
7pm-9pm - Percussion Audition Camp

Friday
Uniforms Due

Saturday
6pm - Charles "Bud" Bell Band Awards Ceremony

Looking Ahead to Next Week:
Mon - Lockers Cleaned Out, Leadership Workday
Tues - Step-off Rehearsal (All Returning and New Students)
Thurs - Downbeat Rehearsal (All Returning and New Students)
Sat - Wind Auditions Due, Leadership Camp

Together We Are THE MIGHTY BLACK & GOLD!!!