Hello All,
​
Welcome to BANDTOBER!!! Over the next four weeks, we will have SEVERAL events for the marching band.  The next three Saturdays, the MB&G will be competing against bands in our region.  This is the peek of marching season.  Please make sure you are taking care of yourself and keeping up with everything.  Schedules and itineraries will be available through Texts, emails, CutTime, Facebook, Website, Band room TV Announcements, Word-of-mouth, and everything in between.  It is imperative that students are at all events.  Students that are not in attendance for rehearsals/ events may be denied the ability to perform. This will be the busiest and quickest part of marching season.  Hold on tight!


Blackwater Classic - BC is upon us! This Saturday is the 8th annual Blackwater Classic.  We will have 11 HS bands and 1 University band as our guests.  This is our home competition.  Parents, WE NEED YOUR HELP.  Please sign up on the BC event on CutTime.  Over the years, the BC has been praised for its organization and hospitality.  WE CANNOT DO THIS WITHOUT YOU.  As of this update, there are  35 out of 103 available jobs to be filled for Saturday.  If you are having trouble signing up on CutTime, but would like to help, please reach out to Arlene Wires at 850-910-5636 [email protected], Amanda Makar at 850-206-8446 [email protected]. I want to thank our committee for working hard on this event. They have really put together an exciting day and I can't wait for your hard work to be shown to the world! Y'all are AMAZING!!!. For those not working, tickets are $7 and children 5 and under are free.


Blackwater Classic Itinerary - The schedule is ready and the itinerary is set for BC.  We will have rehearsal at 8am-11am that Saturday.  After that, students will need to be seated in our section at 3:45pm to watch and support all performing bands.  Symphonic Band will need to meet in the band room at 3:30 in uniform to get ready for the National Anthem.  We perform the show at 8pm.  The BPA will comp one meal per MHS band student that evening at the concession stand. 


FBA Marching MPA - Saturday, October 11th is FBA Marching MPA.  It will be held at Ft. Walton Beach HS.  Tickets are $15.  Please plan to come out and watch our students showoff just for you. All high schools from Escambia, Santa Rosa, and Okaloosa Counties will be on display.  We are still waiting on a performance time. The itinerary for this is as follows:

• 9am - Loading Crews Arrive and Load trucks
• 10am - Band call time/Dry performances of show
• 11am - Lunch (Provided)
• 11:45am - Depart for FWBHS
• 12:45pm - Arrive/Unload FWBHS
• 2:15 - Warm-up
• 3pm - PERFORMANCE
• 3:30 - Load truck
• 4pm - Depart for MHS
• 5pm - Arrive MHS/Unload/Dismiss

SRC Marching Band Exhibition - The Santa Rosa County Marching Band Exhibition will be held on Monday, October 13th at 6pm at Pace HS.  This is a FREE event in which all of the high schools in Santa Rosa County will be performing for each other and the public.  Since this is at Pace, students will need to plan their own rides to Pace.  We will meet at 5pm.  Students will also need to bring their own equipment.  We will pack all front ensemble equipment in the band truck.


Little Big Horn Marching Band Competition - The Little Big Horn competition is on October 18th at Opp High School in Alabama.  We have a TENTATIVE performance time of Noon.  We will have more info about this as we receive it.  For students going to the homecoming dance, we will send however many buses back early with those students.  Students not attending the dance will stay and represent MHS for the awards ceremony and watch bands.  Here is the TENTATIVE schedule:

• 7:30am - Call Time
• 8am - Depart for Opp HS, AL
• 10am - Arrive/Unload
• 11:15-11:45 - Warm-up
• NOON - PERFORMANCE
• 12:30 - HC Crew Depart
• 12:30-8pmish - Watch Bands
• 2:30ish - HC Crew Arrive and Go Home
• 8:30pmish - Depart from Opp HS
• 10:30ish - Arrive MHS/Unload/Dismiss

October BPA Monthly Meeting - We have moved the October BPA meeting to Thursday, October 16th at 7pm.  This is because Escapades (Night Time Pep Rally) is scheduled on the Tuesday that we would normally have this meeting.  Please adjust schedules accordingly.  


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


HAPPY BIRTHDAY to the following students according to CutTime:
Raelynn Chandler - Sunday (Today)
Shaela Basan - Wednesday


This Week:

• Tuesday
  • 5pm-8:30 - BPA Lumpia Rolling
  • 6pm-8:30 - Marching Band Rehearsal
• Thursday
  • 4pm-7pm - Marching Band Rehearsal
  • 7pm-8pm - Blackwater Classic Leadership Walkthrough
• Friday
  • 8am-11pm - Blackwater Classic Setup
• Saturday
  • BLACKWATER CLASSIC MARCHING BAND FESTIVAL
    • 8am-11am - Rehearsal in Stadium
    • 3:30 - Symphonic Band Call Time (In concert black in band hall)
    • 4pm - All Band Call Time in stadium
    • 4pm-6:30 - Watch & Support Bands/Eat at Concessions
    • 6:30 - Ready in Full Uniform in Band Room
    • 7:05-7:35 - Warm-up
    • 7:45 - PERFORM
    • 8pm - Watch UWF Band
    • 8:30-9pm - Awards Ceremony
    • 9pm-10pm - Clean-up
    • 10:30ish Dismiss

Lookin Ahead to Next Week:

• Tues - Marching Band Rehearsal
• Wed - Tri-M Meeting
• Thurs - HOME Game vs Gulf Breeze HS
• Fri - Marching Band Rehearsal
• Sat - FBA Marching MPA, BPA Concession Sales at Sweet Seasons Farms
• Sun - BPA Concession Sales at Sweet Seasons Farms

Together We Are THE MIGHTY BLACK & GOLD!!!

Hello All,


BPA Sweet Season Concession Sales - The BPA will be set up out at Sweet Seasons Farm with the concession trailer starting this weekend.  Saturday from 8-5, Sunday from 10-5. We are still in need of volunteers so If you would like to volunteer,  please sign up on cuttime. If you volunteer,  you get into the farm for free and can do all of the activities at the Farm.


Blackwater Classic - Blackwater Classic is quickly approaching along with the rest of Bandtober.  This is October 4th.  Please remember that students will need to be at the school all day.  We will rehearse that morning, then watch/support all of the visiting bands.  We will be performing at the end of the night right before the University of West Florida Marching Band  I will send out an exact schedule as soon as it is available.  If you are interested in helping out for this event, please email Amanda Makar [email protected] or Arlene Wires at [email protected] for more info.


Band Pictures - We will be taking our full marching band and section pics after school on Friday, September 26th.  We will start at 4pm and end around 6pm. Make sure you bring your helmets/bibbers/shoes/uniform.  Managers need to wear your claw shirts and blue jeans.  Students can go home as soon as we are finished.  


Percussion Rehearsal - The percussion will have a full ensemble rehearsal this Friday after pictures are finished.  This will be 7pm-9pm.  


Next Football Game - As a reminder, we will not be attending the Mosely Game this week because of transportation costs.  Next week is a bi week, meaning there was never a game scheduled.  Our next game will be Thursday, October 9th at HOME against Gul Breeze HS.  


Blackwater Classic and FBA Itineraries - We have received the performance schedules for Blackwater Classic and FBA Marching MPA.  Please see below for itineraries for those competition days.  We are still awaiting the schedule for the Little Big Horn competition at Opp, AL on October 18th.  As soon as we receive that, we will put together an itinerary.


BLACKWATER CLASSIC at Milton HS October 4th

• 8am-11am - Rehearsal in Stadium
• 3:30 - Symphonic Band Call Time
• 4pm - All Band Call Time
• 4pm-6:30 - Watch & Support Bands/Eat at Concessions
• 6:30 - Ready in Full Uniform in Band Room
• 7:05-7:35 - Warm-up
• 7:45 - PERFORM
• 8pm - Watch UWF Band
• 8:30-9pm - Awards Ceremony
• 9pm-10pm - Clean-up
• 10:30ish Dismiss

FBA MARCHING MPA at Ft. Walton Beach HS October 11th

• 9am - Loading Crews Arrive and Load trucks
• 10am - Band call time/Dry performances of show
• 11am - Lunch (Provided)
• 11:45am - Depart for FWBHS
• 12:45pm - Arrive/Unload FWBHS
• 2:15 - Warm-up
• 3pm - PERFORMANCE
• 3:30 - Load truck
• 4pm - Depart for MHS
• 5pm - Arrive MHS/Unload/Dismiss

Show Shirt Orders - The show shirts are now available for purchase.  Please fill out the following form by Wednesday, September 24th.  I am trying to have these ready for pick up by the first week of October.  Shirts are $20 each for students, parents, and anyone else that would like a shirt. 
https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=zdJRRM_ZAUm9kItZYs2vfpgFSA5l0ndPs1El1oxE7k5UNjFHUVhOM0NDSFRFWE1DN1RHSjlONTFJNy4u


​BAND TRIP - We will have a band trip interest meeting Monday at 7pm in the band hall.  Anyone interested in going on the Spring trip to Universal Studios need to plan to attend.  We will go over lots of info and answer any questions you may have. Dates for the trip are March 23rd-26th.  


Shish Kabob Sticking - We are holding our first mass shish kabob sticking Monday in the cafeteria .  This will begin with Concert Band at 1:30, then Symphonic Band at 2:35, then the full band after school.  This is required by all students.  We should be done by 6pm if not earlier.  Parents are welcome to volunteer after school as well.  

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


HAPPY BIRTHDAY to the following students according to CutTime:
Ava Biello - Sunday (Today)
Caesar Lopez - Sunday (Today)
​Parker Angeles - Sunday (Today)
Scarlett Mosely - Tuesday
Makayla Slay - Tuesday
Jenn Williams - Friday

​This Week:

• Monday
  • 1:30-6pm - Student Shish Kabob Meat Sticking
  • 7pm-8pm - Band Trip Interest Meeting
• Tuesday
  • Percussion Band/Chair Placement Auditions
  • 5pm-8:30 - BPA Lumpia Rolling
  • 6pm-8:30 - Marching Band Rehearsal
• Wednesday
  • Percussion Band/Chair Placement Auditions
  • Show Shirt Orders Due
• Thursday
  • 4pm-7pm - BPA Lumpia Rolling
  • 4pm-7pm - Marching Band Rehearsal
• Friday
  • 4pm-6pm - Marching Band Full/Section Pics (BRING UNIFORM PARTS)
  • 7pm-9pm - Percussion Rehearsal
• Saturday
  • 8am-5pm - BPA Concession Sales at Sweet Seasons Farm

Looking Ahead to Next Week

• Sun - BPA Concession Sales at Sweet Seasons Farm
• Tues - Marching Band Rehearsal, BPA Lumpia Rolling
• Thurs - Marching Band Rehearsal, Blackwater Classic Walk-Through
• Fri - Blackwater Classic Setup
• Sat - Blackwater Classic Marching Band Festival

Together We Are THE MIGHTY BLACK & GOLD!!!

​Hello All,
​
All-State Auditions - Congratulations to all of the students that auditioned for All-State Saturday! These students worked hard and improved so much simply by putting yourselves on the line and go through this audition process.  Thank you to the student workers that helped make that a success.  Also, thank you to all of the parents for helping out all day with food set up and other tasks. We received many compliments about how organized everything was. 


Lumpia Due - Lumpia fundraiser forms and money are due this Wednesday September 17th. The BPA will be in the Band room all day collecting money. Please make sure all forms are tallied and you have collected all money.  This is all due by the end of the school day.


Tri-M Induction Ceremony - Mr. Coots has been working hard on putting together the Tri-M induction ceremony.  This will take place at the auditorium Monday at 6pm.  Please plan to wear nice clothes for this.  Think Sunday's best.  There will be performances given throughout as well.  Parents are invited to attend as well. 


Pep Rally - This Friday is our 2nd pep rally of the season.  Please plan to wear the theme or band shirts,


Student Meat Sticking -     We will have a student shish kabob mass meat sticking on Monday, September 22nd.  This is a required event to help replenish supplies.  All students will meet in the cafeteria directly after school on that day.  Concert band will start everything at 1:30, then Symphonic Band at 2:30, then the full band.  We are scheduled to end at 6pm, BUT could end earlier depending on how everything goes. Parents are welcome to volunteer after school as well. 


Band Trip Interest Meeting - We will hold a Band Trip interest meeting at 7pm on Monday the 22nd in the band hall.  Anyone interested in going on this trip is welcome to attend.  The trip this year is being planned for March 23-27 to Universal Studios in Orlando.  Please attend the meeting to get more info.


Guard Camp - This Saturday, the color guard will be holding a rehearsal camp for all guard members.  Please make sure you are there.  This will be to refine and and learn known and new choreography. 


Blackwater Classic - Blackwater Classic is quickly approaching along with the rest of Bandtober.  We are working on putting together a performance schedule of bands for that day.  This is October 4th.  Please remember that students will need to be at the school all day.  We will rehearse that morning, then watch/support all of the visiting bands.  We will be performing at the end of the night right before the University of West Florida Marching Band  I will send out an exact schedule as soon as it is available.  If you are interested in helping out for this event, please email Amanda Makar [email protected] or Arlene Wires at [email protected] for more info.
Mosley Game - As a reminder, we will NOT be attending the Mosely game on September 26th.


Band Pictures - We are planning to take our full marching band and section pics after school on Friday, September 26th.  We will start at 4pm and end around 6pm.  


Percussion Rehearsal - There will be a special percussion rehearsal on Friday, September 26th 7pm-9pm


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


HAPPY BIRTHDAY to the following students according to CutTime:
Ava Dotson - Tuesday
Judah Phillips - Wednesday
Eloise McCollum - Thursday


This Week:

• Monday
  • 6pm-7pm - Tri-M Induction Ceremony
• Tuesday
  • 5pm-8:30 - BPA Lumpia Rolling
  • 6pm-8:30 - Marching Band Rehearsal
• Wednesday
  • Lumpia Fundraisers Due
• Thursday
  • 4pm-7pm - Marching Band Rehearsal
  • 4pm-7pm - BPA Lumpia Rolling
• Friday
  • Pep Rally
    • Wear Pep Rally Theme or Band Shirts
    • 1:40 - Dismiss from class
    • 2:30-3:24 - Pep Rally
  • HOME Game vs Navarre (Band & ROTC Senior Night)
    • 4pm-5pm - Dinner Served by BPA
    • 5:45 - Call Time
    • 6:30 - March-in
    • 6:45 - Escorts Meet with Seniors at band section
    • 6:50 - Senior Night Recognitions
    • 7:30 - Kickoff
    • 10:30pish - March-out/Dismiss
• Saturday
  • 10am-6pm - Color Guard Rehearsal Camp

Looking Ahead to Next Week:

• Mon - Student Meat Sticking, Band Trip Meeting
• Tues - Percussion Band/Chair Placements, BPA Lumpia Rolling, Marching Band Rehearsal
• Wed - Percussion Band/Chair Placements
• Thurs - Percussion Band/Chair Placements, BPA Lumpia Rolling, Marching Band Rehearsal
• Fri - Marching Band Section/Band pics, Percussion Rehearsal
• Sat - BPA Concessions Sales at Sweet Seasons Farm
• Sun - BPA Concessions Sales at Sweet Seasons Farm

Together We Are THE MIGHTY BLACK & GOLD!!!

Hello All,


FSU Trip - I hope everyone had a blast during that HOT and blowout game! Thank you all for being there and making everything that much more enjoyable!


All-State Auditions - This Saturday, we will host the FBA All-State auditions.  Students from around the three-county area will be at MHS.  Thank you to all of the students and parents that have signed up to help.  I will be meeting with the student this week to go over their responsibilities for that day.  GOOD LUCK to all of our students that are auditioning!


Show Shirt Voting - We had 11 wonderful submissions for the show shirts this year.  Students will vote on these on Tuesday.  The winning design will be sent to be professionally rendered then we will take orders.  Shirts will be $12 each.  


MoneyDolly Funds - I have been receiving many inquiries about the MoneyDolly credits.  We have not received the check from MoneyDolly yet.  This should be on Monday.  As soon as we receive that, I can then credit individual student band accounts. 


Lumpia FR - Don't forget that we are currently running the lumpia fundraiser.  We have plenty of extra forms in the band room.  This is Due on September 17th. 


Band Trip - We are in the VERY BEGINNING faze of planning for the Spring band trip.  We are looking to spend three days at Universal Studios, Island of Adventures, and Epic Universe March 23rd-27th.  As soon as we have all of the details ironed out, we  will host a trip meeting to go over everything.  
That is all for now.  I hope you have a wonderful week!


HAPPY BIRTHDAY to the following students according to CutTime:
Coda Turner - Wednesday
Aiden Kern - Thursday
Imani Zandi-Marimi - Saturday
This Week:

• Tuesday
  
  • 6pm-8:30 - Marching Band Rehearsal
    
  • 7pm - MHSBPA Monthly Meeting
    
• Wednesday
  
  • 4pm-4:30 - Tri-M Induction Ceremony Rehearsal
    
• Thursday
  
  • 4pm-7pm - Marching Band Rehearsal
    
• Friday
  
  • HOME Game vs Tate HS
    
    • Wear full uniform
      
    • 4pm-5pm - BPA Dinner for Students
      
    • 6pm - Call Time
      
    • 7:30pm - Kickoff
      
    • 11pmish - March-out/Dismiss
      
• Saturday
  
  • FBA All-State Auditions
    
  • 7am-5pm
    

Looking Ahead to Next Week:

• Mon - Tri-M Induction Ceremony
  
• Tues - Marching Band Rehearsal
  
• Wed - Lumpia FR Due
  
• Thurs - Marching Band Rehearsal
  
• Fri - Pep Rally, HOME Game vs Navarre HS, Band & ROTC Senior Night
  
• Sat - Color Guard Rehearsal Camp
  

Together We Are THE MIGHTY BLACK & GOLD!!!

Hello all,


FSU Band Day - FSU Band Day is THIS SATURDAY!  We still have about 10 or so spots available.  The cost is $60/person.  Doak Campbell Stadium is a CASHLESS facility.  This means they do not accept cash.  Please make plans to bring a card or have it synced to your phone.  Also, you can only bring a clear bag or a small purse into the stadium. 
Here is the itinerary for that day:

• 4:30am CST - Call Time
• 5am CST – Depart for FSU
• 9:30 EST – Arrive FSU
• 11am-2pm – FSU Game
• 2:30pm EST – Depart for Milton
• 5:30pm CST – Arrive Milton High School/Unload/Go Home

Show Shirt Designs - It is time to start the show shirt designs for this year. Each year, we take student-made submissions for the halftime show shirts. These designs are voted on by all band students, then sent to be professionally touched up and placed on black shirts. Here are some requirements for these designs:

• Show title - Artificial Awakening
• Year - 2025-26
• Your name on the back page of design
• Everything else is up to you

Submissions are due by September 3rd. 


Letterman Jackets - Jerry Hester from Hess awards will be doing fittings on THURSDAY, September 4th, during all band classes, in BAND ROOM. Order now for delivery in less than 6 weeks! It will come in in time for all fall events, and the first cold football Friday. Hess Awards has made it easy to order your jacket online at their website https://www.hessawards.com/milton-fl.  When ordering online please use the sizing chart on their website as it is very accurate. We will have order forms. If now is not a good time to order, please keep link above to order at any time. See attachment for more details.


All-State Auditions - FBA All-State auditions will be on Saturday, September 13th here at MHS.  We need student help for this.  We have posted a sign-up in the locker room with various times and positions for that day.  Volunteer hours can be earned with this. 


BPA Shish Kabob Meat Sticking - This Wednesday, the BPA will be making more shish kabobs for the season.  Normally, this would be a required student meat sticking, however this one is volunteer.  It will be held in the cafeteria 4pm-9pm.  Parents and students, we need your help.  You may come and go at any point during this.  Please consider helping.  


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


HAPPY BIRTHDAY to the following students according to CutTime:
Josslyn Kelly - Sunday
Aria Pritchard - Friday
Brayden Wilson - Saturday


This Week

• Monday
  • Labor Day (No School)
• Tuesday
  • 6pm-9pm - Marching Band Rehearsal
• Wednesday
  • 3:45-4:15 - Tri-M Meeting
  • 4pm-9pm - BPA Volunteer Shish Kabob Meat Sticking
• Thursday
  • Letterman Jacket Sizings
  • AWAY Game vs Washington
    • Wear Full Uniform
    • 3:45-4:30 - BPA Student Dinner
    • 4:30 - Call Time
    • 4:45 - Depart for WHS
    • 5:15 - Arrive/Unload
    • 7pm - Kickoff
    • 10:30 - Arrive/Unload/Dismiss MHS
• Saturday
  • FSU Band Day
    • Doak Campbell is Cashless.
    • 4:30am - Call Time
    • 4:45am - Depart for FSU
    • 9:30am EST - Arrive FSU
    • 10am EST - Marching Chiefs Skull Sessions
    • 11am EST - Kickoff
    • 2:30pmish EST - Depart for MHS
    • 5:30pmish CST - Arrive/Unload MHS

Looking Ahead to Next Week

• Tues - Marching Band Rehearsal, MHSBPA Monthly Meeting
• Wed - Tri-M Induction Ceremony Rehearsal
• Thurs - Marching Band Rehearsal
• Fri - HOME Game vs Tate HS
• Sat - All-State Auditions

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