Hello All,


Band Camp - Great job to all for the first week of camp! The progress that our students have made in a short amount of time is astounding!   Only 3.5 days left and a performance! Keep up the great work! This Thursday, we will go 8am-11am.  The band hall will be locked and vacated between camp and 5pm. Please make sure you schedule accordingly.


Weather This Week - We are keeping an eye on the current Low in the Gulf. So far, the schedule for the week is a go and normal. If adjustments are needed, we will make that call as the week progresses.


Car Wash - Well done to all for the carwash! We had lots of great community support and even better positive reports throughout the day.  Thank you to all of the students for getting after it at each location.  Thank you to all of the parents that chaperoned and helped as well. I have attached the updated follow-up letter to this. Here are the total vehicles washed from each location:

• Advanced Auto - 86
• First Apostolic - 73
• Milton High School - 76
• Milton Carpet - 75
• TOTAL - 310 vehicles

Band Camp Dinner - Band camp week 2 is here. If you would like to add money to your students Band camp café account for dinner, Ms. Wires will be in the Band room on Monday starting at 12:30 to take payments. Cash , checks made out to MHSBPA, or credit/debit will be accepted. All money that is left over at the end of the week will be transferred over into the students individual Band account with Mr. Schultz. Ms Wires will send out invoices at the end of the week with your students balance. Any questions please reach out to her at 850-910-5636.


Wednesday Dinner - We are asking that all students stay at the school for dinner on Wednesday.  Whataburger, Firehouse Subs, and more are sponsoring our dinner that evening with FREE meals.  Again FREE! We will eat, then make our way to the football stadium for rehearsal.  We will also have a Gelato food truck available. Also FREE! 


Preview Show - The 2026 MB&G Preview is this Thursday at the football stadium! Call time for students is 6pm.  The show will kickoff at 7pm with the march-in. Students must wear summer uniform for this:

• Winds, Perc. - Claw Shirt, Blue Jean Shorts, Bando Shoes
• Guard - Claw Shirt, Black Shorts, Guard Shoes, Guard Gloves
• Managers - Claw Shirt, Blue Jean Shorts, Comfortable Shoes

Uniform ordering - The link to the bibbers will close on Saturday  All Winds and Percussion must order bibbers by the end of the day on Friday.  After that, the price will go up.  Winds/Perc/Guard shoes and gloves will be worn for the preview show.  Please use the following link to order everything:
http://www.miltonhighschoolband.com/uniform-ordering-information.html

9th Grade Pep Rally - This Friday, all 10th-12th graders will be performing for our 9th graders at the Get Acquainted Day pep rally.  Please wear a band shirt of some kind.  Blue jean shorts and Bando shoes are not required for this. See below for schedule. 9th graders are encouraged to call the front office for details on how to sign up for the orientation.


When We Return - This will be the last weekly update until we return during teacher pre-planning.  Yes, that means school is just around the corner!! Please see schedule below that week.

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


Birthdays - I promise that birthday announcements will return. We have quite a few missing birthdays from CutTime. As soon as all of those are filled in, we will start celebrating you again! :-)


This Week:

• Monday
  • 1pm-9pm - Band Camp
  • 6pm-9pm - BPA Lumpia Rolling
• Tuesday
  • 1pm-9pm - Band Camp
  • 1pm - HypeRaise Fundraiser Kickoff
  • 6pm-7pm - BPA Cash Register Training
  • 7pm - Chaperone Training
• Wednesday
  • 1pm-9pm - Band Camp
  • Dinner Provided by Whataburger - FREE
  • Gelato Food Truck - Bring Money
• Thursday
  • 8am-11am - Band Camp
  • PREVIEW SHOW
    • Wear Summer Uniform
    • 6pm - Call Time
    • 7pm - SHOWTIME
• Friday
  • Freshmen Pep Rally
    • 10th-12th Graders Performing
    • Wear a band shirt
    • 11am - Call Time
    • 12pm-1pm - Perform

Looking Ahead to Next Week:
BAND ROOM CLOSED


Week of Aug 3rd-7th

• 3rd - Teacher Planning
• 4th - Teacher Planning, Marching Band Rehearsal
• 5th - Teacher Planning
• 6th - Teacher Planning, Open House, Marching Band Rehearsal
• 7th - Teacher Planning

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

Hello All,

Band Camp - It's here!! We are finally to the most important two weeks of the beginning of marching season.  Over these weeks of camp, we will be learning music, drill, and body work for as much of the show as possible.  DO NOT MISS!!  When students miss, this affects the whole band.  Make sure you are drinking plenty of fluids and eating. Here are some items to consider bringing

• Water Thermos/Camel Pack
• Snacks
• Deodorant
• Sunscreen
• Hat
• Deodorant
• Sunglasses
• Cloths in which to stay cool
• Change of clothes if you want get out of sweaty clothes
• Deodorant
• Gold Bond
• Music/Equipment
• Good Attitude
• and Deodorant
• Also, please shower daily

Band camp cafe accounts - If you would like to add money ahead of time , Arlene Wires will be in the band room on Monday from 12:30-1:00 pm. You can pay with cash, card or check made out to MHSBPA. You can also pay when you come through the line. Any questions see Ms. Arlene


Band Camp Dress Up Days - Our leadership has put together the dress up days.  I encourage everyone to participate.  There will be competitions between each section for each day, with the winning section announced at the end of each rehearsal.  See themes on below:
Week 1
7/13 - Monsters
7/14 - Section colors
Drum Majors: light blue
Flutes: yellow
Clarinets: green
Saxes: purple
Trumpets: orange
Mellophones: teal
Trombones: white
Euphoniums: red
Tubas: gray
Percussion: pink
CG: black
Managers: Camouflage
7/15 - Duo day
7/16 - Red white and blue

Week 2
7/20 - White lie
7/21 - Crazy socks 
7/22 - Christmas in July 
7/23 - Decades 
seniors: 70s 
juniors: 80s 
sophomores: 90s
freshmen: 2000s

Car Wash - This Saturday is the mass band car wash.  Remember, this is a FREE wash.  You must get those pledges in order to make profits from this fundraiser.  All students must sign-up in the band room by Monday.


Car Wash Help - WE ARE STILL IN NEED OF HELP FROM PARENTS.   To sign-up, you will need to go to the carwash event on CutTime and click the sign-up option for the time and location.  I will be sending out a separate direction sheet for all chaperones with detailed instructions about your responsibilities later this week.  We still have open slots for the following:

• Adv. Auto 9:30am - 3 slots
• Adv. Auto 12:15pm - 2 slots
• MHS 12:15pm - 1 slot
• First Ap. Church 12:15 - 2 slots
• Milton Carpet 12:15pm - 2 slots

Bibber and shoes Orders - The link to order bibbers is open and close on the 24th.  Please make sure you order the bibbers during that two week time. Shoes need to be ordered now as well. Click the following link to access order info: http://www.miltonhighschoolband.com/uniform-ordering-information.html

BPA Trainings - The BPA is offering 2 important trainings this week and next, both on Tuesday. This week is concessions training, next week is cash register training. If you wish to help out at all in these areas for the year, it is highly encouraged to attend these trainings! Email the BPA for more info: [email protected]


Chaperone Training - Tuesday, July 21st at 7pm, we will be giving the chaperone training. This is the only training for the year. If you plan to help chaperone the band in any way (Football Games, Bus travel, Concerts, etc) please make sure you attend this meeting.

Preview Show - Go ahead and make plans now to be at the first performance of the 2026-27 MHS Mighty Black & Gold on Thursday, July 23rd at 7pm in the Football stadium.  This is a free performance that you do not want to miss it!


Freshmen Day Pep Rally - Friday July 24th is Freshmen Day at MHS.  Freshmen students are encouraged to participate in all of the festivities that SGA will be putting on.  Please call the MHS front office for info.  Sophomores - Seniors will meet in the band room at 10am to get ready for the pep rally.  We should be done by 12:30.  Please wear summer uniforms for this.


That is all for now. We look forward to a great two weeks! Get some rest!


This Week:

• Monday
  • Monsters Dress-up Day
  • 1pm-9pm - BAND CAMP
  • 4:30-6pm - Dinner
  • 6pm-9pm - BPA Lumpia Rolling
• Tuesday
  • Section Colors Dress-Up Day (See Above)
  • 1pm-9pm - BAND CAMP
  • 4:30-6pm - Dinner
  • 6pm-7pm - BPA Concessions Training
  • 7pm-8pm - MHSBPA Monthly Meeting
• Wednesday
  • Duo Day Dress-Up Day
  • 1pm-9pm - BAND CAMP
  • 4:30-6pm - Dinner
• Thursday
  • Red White and Blue Dress-Up Day
  • Noon-1pm - Senior Band Pictures for
  • 1pm-9pm - BAND CAMP
  • 4:30-6pm - Dinner
  • 6pm-9pm - BPA Lumpia Rolling
• Saturday
  • 9:30am-3:15 - Caw Wash

Looking Ahead to Next Week:

• Mon - Band Camp, BPA Lumpia Rolling
• Tues - Band Camp, BPA Cash Register Training, Chaperone Meeting
• Wed - Band Camp
• Thurs - Band Camp, PREVIEW SHOW!!
• Fri - Freshmen Orientation Pep Rally

​Together We Are THE MIGHT BLACK & GOLD!

Hello All,
​
WELCOME BACK!! After a long break, we are finally getting the band back together.  I hope all of you have enjoyed this break and are geared up ready to go for all of the events coming up.  We are looking forward to seeing everyone once again and getting the show on field and hearing all about how you have spent your break.  Please look through all of the info below carefully.


Milton Riverfest - THANK YOU to all that came out and helped with the BPA concessions and celebrate our 250 birthday!


Rehearsals - This week, we have full marching band rehearsal on Tuesday and Thursday 6pm-9pm.  We will be rehearsing part 1 of the show and preparing for band camp.  These rehearsals are important and attendance is mandatory.  Please make sure you communicate any attendance dilemmas with us.  Make sure you wear comfortable clothing and bring all equipment.  We will also be going over UDB app and giving out drill numbers.


UDB App - All students need to go ahead and download the UDB app to their mobile devices.  This is a FREE app.  This is what we use to set drill at band camp.  UDB has developed a completely new app, so all students will need to download that new app. Again, it is FREE. CLICK THE FOLLOWING LINK for a step-by-step guide on how to download and sign up from UDB:
https://help.udbapp.us/kb/guide/en/udbapp-setup-for-members-0DyYFXU0Yg/Steps/4967671.
If you do not have a phone, try to get access to one. More info can be found on our website Including the "subject code" and "member access code" here: http://www.miltonhighschoolband.com/ultimate-drill-book-app.html


Band Car Wash - This will take place on Saturday July 18th. This is the first fundraiser for the band. Students can earn 100% profit towards their band fees as long as they get pledges. I have attached the pledge sheet. All students are required to wash cars on that day. Students will begin signing up for 1 of 4 locations and shifts starting next week at our Tuesday Rehearsal. This will be for leadership and seniors. Juniors and Sophomores will sign up on Thursday. Freshmen can sign up on Saturday at the uniform fitting or on Monday of the first week of Band Camp. Shifts are 9:15am-12:30pm and 12:15pm-3:30pm.


Chaperones for Carwash - We need chaperones for the carwash. Parents, and only parents, can sign up on the CutTime event for the carwash. There are 4 slots per shift per location. Please sign up ASAP. Without parents, we cannot do this fundraiser.


Uniform Fittings - All new winds and percussion must make plans to attend our uniform fittings on Saturday, July 11th. Any returning student needing to be re-fitted must also make plans to attend. Woodwinds are 2pm-4pm and Brass/Percussion are 4pm-6pm.
Uniform Parts Ordering – All Winds/Perc/Managers must have blue jean shorts as part of the summer uniform this year.  Guard needs black shorts. These shorts cannot be frayed or have holes in them.  Winds and percussion also need to have purchased your Bando Shoes after Saturday.  Guard members need to purchase gloves and shoes.  All of this will be worn at the Preview Show on July, 24th. 

Band Camp - Band Camp is just one week away and we are excited to get our show on the field.  These are the most important 2 weeks of the beginning of marching season.  Attendance is required.  Remember, we will go 1pm-4:30pm outside/inside, 4:30pm-6pm dinner, 6pm-9pm outside.  We will keep track of weather conditions each day and make the best decisions about outside activities.  As you know, Florida is hot. We will be outside as much as possible while taking into account the heat and other weather circumstances. Make sure you have a water thermos or camel pack by next Monday, sunscreen, and appropriate clothing to stay cool. 

Band Camp Café Help - THANK YOU to all of the parents that have already signed up to help at the band camp café.  There are still a few spots opened.  This is a great chance to get to know the other parents and students.  Just go to the events in your CutTime link and scroll to each band camp day.  There, you will see what is available to sign up.

Band Camp Dress Up Days - Our leadership has put together the dress up days.  I encourage everyone to participate.  There will be competitions between each section for each day, with the winning section announced at the end of each rehearsal.  See themes on below:
7/13 - Monsters
7/14 - Section colors
Drum Majors: light blue
Flutes: yellow
Clarinets: green
Saxes: purple
Trumpets: orange
Mellophones: teal
Trombones: white
Euphoniums: red
Tubas: gray
Percussion: pink
CG: black
Managers: Camouflage
7/15 - Duo day
7/16 - Red white and blue
7/20 - White lie
7/21 - Crazy socks 
7/22 - Christmas in July 
7/23 - Decades 
seniors: 70s 
juniors: 80s 
sophomores: 90s
freshmen: 2000s

Preview Show - Go ahead and make plans now to be at the first performance of the 2026-27 MHS Mighty Black & Gold on Thursday, July 23rd at 7pm in the Football stadium.  This is a free performance that you do not want to miss!


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


This Week:

• Tuesday
  • 6pm-9pm - Marching Band Rehearsal
• Thursday
  • Band Fee Payment Due - $75
  • 5pm-9pm - BPA Lumpia Rolling
  • 6pm-9pm - Marching Band Rehearsal
• Saturday
  • Uniform Fittings
    • All New Winds and Percussion
    • Returning members only if needing new size
    • 2pm-4pm - Woodwinds
    • 4pm-6pm - Brass & Percussion

Looking Ahead to Next Week:

• Mon - Band Camp, BPA Lumpia Rolling
• Tues - Band Camo, BPA Lumpia Rolling, BPA Concession Training, BPA Monthly Meeting
• Wed - Band Camp
• Thurs - Band Camp, BPA Lumpia Rolling
• Sat - MHS Band Mass Car Wash

Together We Are THE MIGHTY BLACK & GOLD!!!