Hello All,

This will be the last weekly update until the full band returns in July.  Please make sure you look through this carefully and mark down all summer dates.  I hope all of you have a great break when we get to that point.  BE SAFE and get plenty of well-deserved rest! 

Rookie Camp - Rookie Camp is finally upon us.  This is required by all new members.  This is an extremely important camp as students will learn how to march and use their equipment.  All returning members are welcome to attend as well.  Make sure you prepare you bodies now by drinking lots of fluids.  Also, bring thermoses, sunscreen, hats, sunglasses, and anything else you need to keep cool.  We will be outside 4pm-7pm each day.  Please bring all instruments and music as well.

Auditions - The deadline has passed for wind and jazz auditions.  If you forgot to turn this in, please get this submitted ASAP. We will compose a list of students that we are missing and will notate what we are missing.  We MUST have an audition submitted.  Don't let technical difficulties or fear of auditioning keep you from joining the MHS Band.  We will work through all of this.

Audition Results - We will be working hard to listen to and evaluate all auditions after this week.  Please be patient as this process does take some time.  As soon as it is ready, we will post the lists on all MHS Band communication routes. We will be posting multiple lists. One for the Blackwater Beats Jazz Band and two different types of Concert lists.  One for a two-band setup and another for a three-band setup.


Guard/Percussion Camps - The guard and percussion camps will take place during June.  These camps are required, however we will work with pre-scheduled events to a degree during this time.  Please communicate with any attendance issues with the guard and percussion staff.  See below for dates.
Percussion - Chandler Sedlacek - (850)686-4263 - [email protected]
Guard - Jac Jalomo - (334)707-4034 - [email protected]


BAND TRIP - Can you believe that we are finally leaving this Friday for our band trip! All fees MUST be paid before setting foot on the bus.  Please make sure you have read through everything.  We have post the bus lists and rooming lists in the band hall.  All info for the trip can be found on our website here: http://www.miltonhighschoolband.com/gatlinburg-trip-info.html


Good luck to everyone on your final 3 days of school! We hope everyone has a wonderful week! 


This Week:

• Monday
  • Memorial Day (No School)
• Tuesday
  • Exams
  • 4pm-7pm - Rookie Camp
• Wednesday
  • Exams
  • 4pm-7pm - Rookie Camp
• Thursday
  • LAST DAY OF SCHOOL
  • Half Day
  • Exams
  • 4pm-7pm - Rookie Camp
• Friday
  • Band Trip
• Saturday
  • Band Trip
• Sunday
  • Band Trip

June Dates:

• Guard Camp - June 9th-12th & 16th-19th 6pm-9pm
• MHSBPA Monthly Meeting - June 17th 7pm
• Percussion Camps - June 23rd-27th & 30th-July 1st 6pm-9pm

​July Dates

• Milton Independence Day Festival BPA Concession Sales - July 4th 10am-10pm
• Marching Band Rehearsal - July 8th 6pm-9pm
• MHSBPA Monthly Meeting - July 8th 7pm
• Marching Band Rehearsal - July 10th 6pm-9pm
• Band Camp - July 14th-17th & 21st-24th 1pm-9pm
• Carwash - July 19th 10am-3pm
• Preview Show - July 24th 7pm
• Freshman Orientation Pep Rally - July 25th 10am

Together We Are THE MIGHTY BLACK & GOLD!!!

Hello All,
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For our incoming new folks reading this, welcome.  This is the weekly update that we send out on most Sundays to keep you informed of everything going on in the MB&G.  Please read through this and make notes as needed.  We will see you at the Step-off Rehearsal on Tuesday, May 20th at 6pm. BRING INSTRUMENTS and wear comfortable shoes.  

Wind and Jazz Auditions - We have distributed all audition material for winds and jazz students for next year.  We will be using Microsoft Teams for these auditions instead of Flipgrid this year because Flipgrid no longer exists.  All auditions are due Saturday May 24th.  CLICK THE FOLLOWING LINK TO ACCESS EVERYTHING YOU NEED FOR THE AUDITIONS:
http://www.miltonhighschoolband.com/mhs-band-audition-material.html

Step-off Rehearsal - ALL NEW AND RETURNING STUDENTS: Tuesday, May 20th at 6pm-8:30, we will have our first rehearsal of the 2025-26 marching band.  We are excited to welcome all of our new and returning members under one roof for the first time.  Please make sure you bring your instruments.  We will provide all marching instruments (bari saxes, percussion, sousaphones, euphoniums, mellophones). We will issue lockers and music during this rehearsal.  Wear comfortable clothes as we will be going outside at a point during this rehearsal. Parents are welcome to stick around and listen, however, there will be very limited room in the band room that evening.

Rookie Camp - We will be holding Rookie Camp on May 27th-29th 4pm-7pm this year.  All Leadership and new members are required to attend.  Everyone else is welcome to participate

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

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to the following students according to CutTime:
Claire Kennington - Tuesday
Claire Roberts - Thursday
Ashlyn Wade - Friday

This Week:

• Monday
  • Senior Exams 5th & 6th Pds
• Tuesday
  • Senior Exams 3rd & 4th Periods
  • 6pm-8:30pm - Step-off Rehearsal (ALL NEW AND RETURNING STUDENTS)
• Wednesday
  • Senior Exams 1st & 2nd Pds
• Thursday
  • 7pm - GRADUATION
• Saturday
  • 9:30am-6:30pm - Leadership Camp

​Looking Ahead to Next Week:

• Mon - Memorial Day (No School)
• Tues - Semester Exams, Rookie Camp
• Wed - Semester Exams, Rookie Camp
• Thurs - Semester Exams, Rookie Camp
• Fri - BAND TRIP
• Sat - BAND TRIP
• Sun - BAND TRIP

Together We Are THE MIGHTY BLACK & GOLD!!!

Hello All,
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We want to thank everyone once again for a great year! We made memories that will last a lifetime.  Thank you to all that were involved with the band banquet as well! It was an extraordinary night because of you! 
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For our incoming new folks reading this, welcome.  This is the weekly update that we send out on most Sundays to keep you informed of everything going on in the MB&G.  Please read through this and make notes as needed.  We will see you at the Step-off Rehearsal on Tuesday, May 20th at 6pm. BRING INSTRUMENTS and wear comfortable shoes.  


HAPPY MOTHERS DAY TO ALL OF OUR AMAZING BAND MOMS!


Band Banquet - Thank you to all parents and volunteers who helped set up for this event! It was an incredible evening celebrating a wonderful year with the MB&G. 


New Leadership Team - Congratulations to the new 2025-26 Leadership Team. We will have our first meeting THIS WEDNESDAY at 4pm in the band room.  At this meeting, we will be discussing the itinerary for the leadership camp on May 24th as well cleaning up the band room to get ready for Step-Off rehearsal on the 20th 
Music Library Officer – Matthew Erskine 
Music Library Officer – Bradley Toomey 
Uniform Officer – Taylor Ellis
Uniform Officer – Darla Smith
Flute Asst. Section Leader – Shaela Basan 
Flute Section Leader – Samantha Kuhn 
Clarinet Asst Section Leader – Kayleigh Barnes 
Clarinet Asst Section Leader – Imani Zandi-Karimi 
Clarinet Section Leader – Cristyn Michaels 
Saxophone Co-Section Leader – Cayden Bachman
Saxophone Co-Section Leader – Josiah Hall 
Trumpet Asst. Section Leader – Eli Jones 
Trumpet Section Leader – Nathan Garcia
Mellophone Asst Section Leader – Kendall Myers
Mellophone Section Leader – Evan Pittman 
Trombone Section Leader – Caesar Lopez 
Euphonium Section Leader – Coda Turner 
Tuba Section Leader – Moshe Watson 
Percussion Captain – Hayden Barnette
Percussion Captain – Claire Kennington 
Colorguard Co-Captain – Madeline King
Colorguard Co-Captain – Devin Peterson
Colorguard Captain – Mackenzie Peterson
Band Captain – Lilly Leadingham 
Band Captain – Bell Garza 
Co-Drum Major – Riley Clark 
Co-Drum Major – Sierra Clark
Head Drum Major – Sir Elijah DeShazier


Percussion Auditions -  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.  ​


Step-off Rehearsal - ALL NEW AND RETURNING STUDENTS: Tuesday, May 20th at 6pm-8:30, we will have our first rehearsal of the 2025-26 marching band.  We are excited to welcome all of our new and returning members under one roof for the first time.  Please make sure you bring your instruments.  We will provide all marching instruments (bari saxes, percussion, sousaphones, euphoniums, mellophones). We will issue lockers and music during this rehearsal.  Wear comfortable clothes as we will be going outside at a point during this rehearsal. Parents are welcome to stick around and listen, however, there will be very limited room in the band room that evening.

Rookie Camp - We will be holding Rookie Camp on May 27th-29th 4pm-7pm this year.  All Leadership and new members are required to attend.  Everyone else is welcome to participate....except our out going seniors.  Yall can watch from a distance.  :-)


Wind and Jazz Auditions - We have distributed all audition material for winds and jazz students for next year.  We will be using Microsoft Teams for these auditions instead of Flipgrid this year because Flipgrid no longer exists.  All auditions are due Saturday May 24th.  CLICK THE FOLLOWING LINK TO ACCESS EVERYTHING YOU NEED FOR THE AUDITIONS:
http://www.miltonhighschoolband.com/mhs-band-audition-material.html


School-Owned Instruments Returned - Wednesday, May 14th, all school-owned instruments MUST be returned and out of lockers by the start of the school day. 


Lockers Cleaned Out - This Wednesday, May 14th, all lockers must be cleaned out.  Any item left in the locker by the end of the day will be donated or thrown away.  


BPA Assistant Treasurer - We will be voting on an assistant treasurer for the 2025-26 BPA Board at the May monthly meeting.  Brandi Ryan Walker is the only nomination so far.  If you would like to nominate someone, including yourself, please email me with the name.  


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 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:
Tag Gilbride - Sunday (Today)
Taylor Ellis - Monday
Amberlyn King - Tuesday
Cayden Bachman - Tuesday
Makynzi Bogden - Tuesday
Mae McCall - Friday

This Week:

• Monday
  • 3:30-4:30 - Tri-M Meeting AFTER SCHOOL 
  • 6pm-9pm - Percussion Auditions
• Tuesday
  • 7pm - MHSBPA Monthly Meeting
  • 6pm - Band Trip Meeting
  • 6pm-9pm - Percussion Auditions
• Wednesday
  • Lockers Cleaned out!
  • 4pm-6pm Leadership Meeting and Cleaning Day
• Thursday
  • 6:30pm Hobbs MS Concert (MHS Auditorium)
  • Volunteers needed to help set up and breakdown
• Friday
  • 6pm-9pm - Percussion Auditions

Looking Ahead to Next Week:

• Mon - Senior & Early Exams
• Tues - Senior & Early Exams, Step-Off Rehearsal
• Wed - Senior & Early Exams
• Thurs - Graduation
• Sat - Leadership Camp

Together We Are THE MIGHTY BLACK & GOLD!!!

Hello All,


Spring Concert - Congratulations to everyone on a very fun and successful Spring concert! Everyone shined strong and showed off.  Only one more performance for the year.  


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 6pm.


Percussion Clinics/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.  


Band Banquet - The Charles "Bud" Bell Band Banquet is this Saturday.  This is the time to celebrate all of our student and parent accomplishments over the course of 2024-2025.  We will have the social time/dancing/food beginning at 5pm-6:45.  The awards will be at 6:45.  All of this will take place in the gym.  This is a FORMAL affair so dress your best.  No shorts or flipflops please.  If you still need to purchase tickets, please see Ms. Arlene in the mornings/during lunch/afternoons.  Band students are Free, but guests must have a ticket.  Students are $5 and adults are $10.  
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BPA Assistant Treasurer - We will be voting on an assistant treasurer for the 2025-26 BPA Board at the May monthly meeting.  Brandi Ryan Walker is the only nomination so far.  If you would like to nominate someone, including yourself, please email me with the name.  


Wind and Jazz Auditions - We will be distributing all audition material for winds and jazz students for next year on May 6th at Band Day.  We will be using Microsoft Teams for these auditions instead of Flipgrid this year because Flipgrid no longer exists.  All auditions are due Saturday May 24th.  


School-Owned Instruments Returned - Wednesday, May 14th, all school-owned instruments MUST be returned and out of lockers by the start of the school day. 


Lockers Cleaned Out - Next Wednesday, May 14th, all lockers must be cleaned out.  Any item left in locker by the end of the day will be donated or thrown away.  


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 Captain Video - The band captain videos have been uploaded.  Please CLICK HERE to access these vids.  Please watch these before the vote on Wednesday.  


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.  


New Leadership Team - This Monday, all leadership interviews will take place.  Please be prompt for your interview timeslot.  (SEE ATTACHED FOR TIMES) We will have a new leadership meeting after school on Wednesday, May 14th.  We will also have a leadership camp on Saturday, May 24th.  More info will be discussed.  Both of the these are mandatory for all new leadership team members.  


Step-off Rehearsal - The first rehearsal of the 2025-26 Mighty Black & Gold will be on Tuesday, May 20th 6pm-8:30.  All members of the MB&G marching band are required to be in attendance for this.  We will issue lockers and instruments as well as hand out music.  Also, we will get to meet and mingle and have a fun night! 


Rookie Camp - We will be holding Rookie Camp on May 27th-29th 4pm-7pm this year.  All Leadership and new members are required to attend.  Everyone else is welcome to participate....except our out going seniors.  Yall can watch from a distance.  :-)


HAPPY BIRTHDAY to the following students according to CutTime:
Sydney Weston - Today (Sunday)
Audrey Baugus - Wednesday
Jaylen Thompson - Thursday
Mackenzie Morris - Saturday


This Week:

• Monday
  • Leadership Interviews (SEE ATTACHED FOR TIMES)
• Tuesday
  • 1:30 - 6pm - Band Day (Wear summer uniform
  • 6pm-9pm - Percussion Clinic
• Wednesday
  • Drum Major In-Class Conducting
  • Leadership Voting
• Thursday
  • 4pm-6pm - Drum Major Auditions
  • 6pm-9pm - Percussion Clinic
• Friday
  • 12pm-11pm - Band Banquet Set up
• Saturday
  • Charles "Bud" Bell Band Banquet
    • 9am-3pm - Setup
    • 5pm-6:45pm - Social time/Dancing/Food
    • 6:45pm - Awards Ceremony

Looking Ahead to Next Week:

• Mon - Tri-M Meeting, Percussion Auditions
• Tues - Band Trip Meeting, Percussion Auditions, MHSBPA Monthly Meeting
• Wed - Lockers Cleaned Out, All Instruments turned in, Leadership Meeting
• Thurs - Hobbs MS Concert
• Fri - Percussion Auditions

Together We Are THE MIGHTY BLACK & GOLD!!!