Hello All,

Here are all of the events so far this week:

Last week's game - Great job to all of our students for their performances this past Friday.  This was the first time the MB&G has performed the halftime show in over a month.  I will be uploading the videos at some point today for everyone to see.

Catholic Game this week - We will perform at our first away game in almost 2 years this Friday at Catholic HS.  All of the times are below.  We will continue to wear our summer uniform for this.  PARENTS, we do need help chaperoning and driving the band truck.  If you have been approved by the SRC school board and have gone through the training with Mr. Weaver, you are eligible to sign up using the yellow helping hand symbol on our band calendar.  Rebecca Justice is our head chaperone.  She will contact you after you sign up to let you know if you are a go for this Friday.

FSU Trip - This trip is fast approaching.  It will be on Saturday, September 11th.  We have received several questions about how much the students will need to pay for this trip.  This is a replacement for the band lock-in which was already placed in the overall band budget which is a part of the band fair share.  There is no additional cost for this trip outside of the fair share already owed.  You will need to bring money for food.  We will eat lunch at Governor's Square Mall and dinner in the stadium concessions.  You also might want to consider money for merchandise.  Mr. Weaver and Rebecca Justice are both coordinating the chaperones for this trip. 

Show shiRt Designs - This is just a reminder that Show ShiRt designs are due Monday ;-)

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

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to the following students according to Charms:
Hailey Cole - Thursday
Asanti Craig - Thursday

This Week:
Monday
Show Shirt Designs Due

Tuesday
6pm-8:30 - Full Marching Band Rehearsal

Thursday
4pm-7pm - Marching Winds/Percussion/Managers Rehearsal
5:30-8:30 - Guard Rehearsal

Friday
AWAY Game vs Catholic HS
- 5:15 - Call Time
- 5:30 - Depart for CHS
- 6:15 - Arrive CHS
- 7pm - Kickoff
- 10:30ish - Depart for MHS
- 11:15 - Arrive MHS/Unload
- 11:25 - Dismiss

Looking Ahead to Next Week:
Mon - Labor Day (No Classes)
Tues - Full Marching Band Rehearsal
Thurs - Wind/Perc Rehearsal, Guard Rehearsal
Fri - Pep Rally, HOME Game vs Navarre HS
Sat - FSU Band Day Trip

Together We Are THE MIGHTY BLACK & GOLD!!!

Hello All,

Please read below for vital information from the MB&G Band.  

Pep Rally - This Friday, we will have our first football pep rally.  Students will leave class at 1:40 to go to the band room.  You need to wear the summer uniform that we've been wearing or whatever the pep rally theme is.  Seniors may wear crowns.

Crestview Game - This Friday is also our first real game of the season! The call time is 6pm.  We will wear the summer uniform for this.  Guard, please be aware that your call time may be earlier.  Ms. Byrd will let you know.  Managers will need to be at the school at 5:30.

BPA Concessions - Thank you to all that volunteered to help at the game last week.  We invite any band parent that is able, to sign up for concessions this week at the Crestview game.  please go to the band calendar and look for the yellow helping and symbol on the event to sign up.

Chaperones for game - Parents, we also need help chaperoning the band at the game in the stands.  We will have the whole band this time, so we need lots of help on this side.  Again, please find the yellow helping hand symbol on the event to sign up.

Show Shirt Designs - This week, we will start accepting show shirt designs.  Traditionally, students submit show shirt designs to be voted on by all band students.  The winning design will then be sent to Paradise Screen Printing to be professionally drawn and put on the back of a black shirt.  Students and parents will then have the option to purchase one of these shirts for $15.  More info in class.

Bus Sign-ups - This week we will also begin the process to sign up for busses.  We will do this by seniority.  Our first away game is next Friday, September 3rd.  

FSU Band Day - The FSU Band Day trip is just around the corner.  This trip is on Saturday, September 11th.  This is for all marching band students.  We will meet at the band room at 11am on that day and return by 1am.  

Christmas/Spring Concert - I know that these concerts are a long ways away, however, I wanted to make sure everyone knew well in advance that there has been date changes for both.  The Christmas Concert will be on Tuesday, December 7th.  Decorating for this concert will be December 4th, 5th, & 6th.  The Spring Concert Showcase is now on Friday, May 6th.  

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

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to the following students according to Charms:
Darin Barnes - Tuesday
Taylor Farrell - Friday
Coleton Henderson - Friday

This Week:
Tuesday
6pm-8:30 - Full Marching Band Rehearsal

Thursday
4pm-7pm - Winds/Perc/Manager Rehearsal
5:30-8:30 - Guard Rehearsal

Friday
Pep Rally
- 1:40 - Dismissed to Band Hall (Wear summer uniform or whatever the pep theme is)
Home game vs Crestview HS
- 6pm - Call Time
- 7pm - March-in
- 7:30 - Kickoff
- 11pmish - Dismiss

Looking Ahead to Next Week:
Tues - Full Marching Band Rehearsal
Thurs - Marching Winds/Perc/Mangers Rehearsal, Guard Rehearsal
Fri - Away Game vs Catholic

Together We Are THEMIGHTY BLACK & GOLD!!!

Hello,

I hope everyone's first week was extraordinary.  Please read below for this week's events.

TD Fred - Keep an eye on the County Facebook page and media outlets for an announcement about possible school closures this week.  The announcement should come out today (Sunday) after  5pm.

Rehearsal Tuesday - If we are able to have rehearsal on Tuesday, we will end at 9pm NOT 8:30.

Uniform Ordering Deadline - This Friday is the deadline to order uniform parts.  Please CLICK HERE for ordering information.  

Pep Rally at East Milton - This Friday we have been invited to perform at a pep rally at East Milton Elementary School.  Call Time for this will be 7am at East Milton.  I will have the band hall open at 6:30 to grab instruments.  This is open to Leadership and anyone that can provide their own ride to and from the school.  We will not be providing a bus,  Please wear the band shirt NOT a random band shirt for this.  We will be done by around 8:15am.

Kickoff Classic Game Friday - The kickoff classic game this Friday has been moved from Pine Forest HS to Milton.  The kickoff time for this game is 7pm.  Because this has been moved to home, we are going to try to have a volunteer pep band for the game.  Monday, I will have the complete roster of the marching band posted.  If you would like to perform on Friday, you will need to sign next to your name on that list.  Call time is tentatively scheduled for 6pm.  This game is not required and we do understand if you have planned events Friday night.  Marching in, pregame, and halftime will depend on how many performers we have. We will wear this year's band shirt and blue jeans/blue jean shorts.

BPA Concessions - The BPA will need lots of help with concession sales at the game on Friday as well as the Mud Races on Saturday.  Keep an eye out for a sign-up to be sent out through Charms. You can also look on the band calendar for the yellow helping hand symbol under the event.  

Meat Sticking - This Thursday, we will have our first mass shish kabob meat sticking.  This is required for all students.  Parents who are school board approved are welcome to volunteer as well.  We will begin around 1:30 then continue after school at 3:30-6pm.  Parent volunteers can arrive at 3:30.  We may get done early depending on the efficiency of everything.  

That is all for now.  I hope you have an amazing week!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to the following students according to Charms:
Landon Coleman - Today (Sunday)
Georgia Roberts - Today (Sunday)
Ronnie Norton - Monday
Madison Saterfield - Monday
Emma Minnick - Thursday
Abram Wimmer - Friday

This Week:
Tuesday
6pm-9pm - Full Marching Band Rehearsal
7pm-8pm - Chaperone Meeting # 2

Thursday
3:30-6pm - Meet Sticking

Friday
Uniform Order Deadline (http://www.miltonhighschoolband.com/uniform-ordering-information.html)
7am - Pep Rally at East Milton ES (Leadership/Anyone that can provide their own ride)
Home Game vs Pine Forest HS
- 6pm - Call Time so Far
- 7pm - Kick-off

Saturday
8am-5pm - BPA Concessions Sales at Mud Races

Looking Ahead to Next Week
Tues - Full Marching Band Rehearsal
Thurs - Marching Winds/Percussion Rehearsal, Guard Rehearsal
Fri - Pep Rally, Home Game vs Crestview, BPA Concession Sales

Together We Are THE MIGHTY BLACK & GOLD!!!

Hello All,

HAPPY FIRST WEEK OF SCHOOL TO ALL!! I hope everyone is excited and ready to get back into the swing of things.  Please read through the following for this wee and remember that we are here to help you find your way if you get lost...meant to mean multiple things haha.

Schedules - Make sure you look at your schedule carefully.  If there are still any errors with your band classes, please contact guidance ASAP! On Tuesday, there will be a procedure for any schedule errors explained by your first period teacher.  

Uniform Ordering - The deadline to order uniform parts is fast approaching.  All parts should be ordered by Friday, August 20th.  We plan to be in full uniform the first game in September.  CLICK HERE for ordering information.  If you lost the paper with your sizes, order the same size shoe and pants as you normally would wear.  Bibbers are adjustable.  Guard uniform information is also on that link.

Fair Shares - Please make sure that all fair shares stay up to date.  At this point, all students should have already paid $50 towards the band fair share for the first payment.  The second payment of $100 is due Tuesday.  Checks are made out to MHS Band.  We also take cash.  CLICK HERE to make an online payment.  

BPA Meeting - Parents, please come on out to the Band Parent Association monthly meeting this Tuesday in the band room at 7pm.  We will be going over lots of vital information as well as volunteer opportunities for you.  We do not currently have plans to live stream this meeting.

Meat Sticking - We have scheduled the first mass shish kabob meat sticking right after school next Thursday, August 19th 3:30-6pm.  This is for all students, however, parents are welcome to help out.  We will not have a Thursday rehearsal on that day, August 19th, because of this. Students, will need to make plans to attend.   

That is all for now.  I hope all of you have a wonderful first day and week!

No birthdays this week according to Charms

This Week:
Tuesday
FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL :-)
7pm - MHSBPA Monthly Meeting

Thursday
Fair Share Payment 2 Due ($100)
4pm-7pm Marching Winds/Percussion Rehearsal
5:30-8pm - Guard Rehearsal

Saturday
9pm-1pm - BPA Concession Clean up

Looking Ahead to Next Week:
Tues - Full Marching Band Rehearsal, Chaperone Training
Thurs - Meat Sticking
Fri - Uniform Ordering Deadline, Pep Rally at East Milton ES (Leadership and those that can drive)
Sat - BPA Concession Sales at Mud Races

Together We Are THE MIGHTY BLACK & GOLD!!!

Hello All,

I hope all of you have enjoyed your week off.  We are excited to see everyone again and really get the year going.  Only one more week till school :-) Please read through all the information below carefully.  

MHS Open House - This Thursday, MHS will host an open house 5:30-7pm.  This is a great opportunity for you to meet and greet all of your teachers for the year and receive lots of great information about supplies and expectations for the classes.  I encourage all of you to attend and meet your band directors as well :-)

Rehearsals - This week marks the beginning of Tuesday/Thursday marching band rehearsals. Please make sure you keep up with the calendar below.  Attendance is required at all rehearsals and performances.  This Thursday, we will begin at 7pm so everyone has the chance to attend the open house.  

Uniform Ordering - The deadline to order uniform parts is fast approaching.  All parts should be ordered by Friday, August 20th.  We plan to be in full uniform the first game in September.  CLICK HERE for ordering information.  If you lost the paper with your sizes, order the same size shoe and pants as you normally would wear.  Bibbers are adjustable.  Guard uniform information is also on that link.

Percussion - Part 2 percussion parts are here.  CLICK HERE to access and download all parts so far.  

Part 2 Drill - I am expecting part 2 drill to be available by Tuesday.  We do plan on setting drill Tuesday night.  I will send out a text/email when it is available to download.  

Fair Shares - Please make sure that all fair shares stay up to date.  Charms is 100 percent up to date as of this email.  All fair shares have been charged and all payments have been updated.  At this point, all students should have already paid $50 towards the band fair share for the first payment.  The second payment of $100 is due next week.  Checks are made out to MHS Band.  We also take cash.  CLICK HERE to make an online payment.  

Calendar Sync - As we begin everything, there will be a lot of dates that you will need to keep track of.  If you have not done so already, this would be a great time to sync our calendar with your phone.  Just CLICK HERE and follow the steps for your particular device.

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

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to the following students according to Charms:
Chase Francis - Today (Sunday)
Jordan Caasi - Tuesday
Dustin Duval - Wednesday
Amber Allen - Thursday
Cali Mason - Friday
Dylan Kirton - Saturday

This Week:
Tuesday
6pm-9pm - Full Marching Band Rehearsal

Thursday
5:30-7pm - MHS Open House
7pm-9pm - Full Marching Band Rehearsal

Looking Ahead to Next Week:
Tues - FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL, MHSBPA Monthly Meeting
Thurs - Fair Share Payment 2 ($100) Due, Wind/Perc. Marching Rehearsal, Guard Rehearsal
Sat - BPA Concession Stand Clean Up

Together We Are THE MIGHTY BLACK & GOLD!!!