Hello All,
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This will be the last weekly update until we return in 2024 after the break.  I wish all of you a very Merry Christmas and Happy Holiday and Happy New Year! Please be safe over this time and have some fun.   Please DON'T FORGET TO BRING YOUR INSTRUMENTS AND MUSIC HOME ON FRIDAY!

Christmas Concert - Awesome job to all! This concert was truly fun and really set a good mood for the season! Thank you to all of your hard work.  

Christmas Party - THANK YOU to our BPA and students for organizing a wonderful Christmas Party! Fun was had by all and you made it happen. We all appreciate everything you do! Everyone had a blast!

Parades - I am sorry that we were not able to participate in the parades this year.  We always try to plan with safety in mind with the knowledge that we have in the present and cannot control the weather no matter if there is a threat or not.  Thank you for your understanding in this. 

BPA Meeting - This Tuesday is the final BPA meeting of 2023.  Please make plans to attend.  We will be talking about a major concessions sales opportunity at Skate World during MLK weekend.  

Halftime Show Shirts - The 2023 Show Shirt design is here! If you would like a show shirt, please fill out the form below.   They are $20 per shirt.  You can pay in cash or make checks payable to MHS Band and placed in an envelope then put in the money box in front of the office.  Payment MUST be received before we place an order for shirts.  Orders and payment are due by Wednesday, December 13th.  If money is not received by the 13th, your shirt will not be ordered.  
CLICK HERE to place order.  

Indoor Groups - If you are a member of the Winterguard or Indoor Percussion, please make sure you stay in contact with the instructors about any attendance issues over the break. 
IP - Chandler Sedlacek [email protected], Shianne Brewer [email protected], Karson Spooneybarger [email protected].
Winterguard - Samantha Foreman [email protected], Mackenzie Weatherbee [email protected]

Winter Break - Enjoy your break! Be Safe! Have Fun! All students must take instruments and music home.  Please clean up your lockers as well.  We will be hitting the ground running when we return.  
That is all for now.  I hope you have a wonderful break.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to the following students according to Charms:
Queen Richardson - Today (Sunday)
Chris Martin - Monday
Bailey Underwood - Tuesday
​McKenzie Peterson - Tuesday
Cooper Barton - Wednesday
Gilbert Gallant - 12/22
Emma Lindsey - 12/22
Anastasia Vannieuwenhoven - 12/22
Aiden Herbert - 12/24
Meredith Lee - 12/29
Sabrina Lee - 12/29

This Week:
Monday
6:30 - Hobbs MS Concert at Immanuel Baptist Church
7pm - Pensacola Bay Band Concert at Sanders Beach Community Center

Tuesday
6pm-9pm - Winterguard Rehearsal
6:30 - Avalon MS Concert at Liberty Church
6:30-8:30 - IP Rehearsal
7pm - MHSBPA Monthly Meeting in room 131

Wednesday
5th & 6th Period Exams
3:30 - Tri-M Meeting

Thursday
3rd & 4th Period Exams
6pm-9pm - Winterguard Rehearsal
6:30-8:30 - IP Rehearsal

Friday
Half Day
1st & 2nd Period Exams

Saturday
8am-Noon - IP Rehearsal

Looking Ahead to Upcoming Dates
12/29 - Winterguard Camp
1/2 - IP Rehearsal
1/3 - Winterguard Payment 2 Due
1/4 - Winterguard Rehearsal, IP Rehearsal, Symphonic Band Rehearsal
1/5 - Solo & Ensemble Forms Due

Together We Are THE MIGHTY BLACK & GOLD!!!

​Hello All,
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Texas Roadhouse Fundraiser - We have kicked off the Texas Roadhouse gift card fundraiser.  This is an online only fundraiser in which you can purchase gift cards ranging from $5 to $100; as many as you want.  Students will receive 20% profit towards band or indoor fees from total sales.  Click or share the link below to start ordering. Once you add the cards to your cart, you will then designate what student will get credit for the profit.  Simple and easy.  Cards will be delivered to the school then distributed around December 13th.  Just in time for Christmas :-) Wednesday is the last day to order.​
https://txrhgiftcards.com/collections/txrh-5-100-no-brd?ref=020MiltonHSBand2023

Section Money Wars - The section money wars will take place up until Wednesday.  Remember, the section that donates the most money in their box will get to pie one of the directors.  The winner will be announced at the concert. 

Tree Decorating - This Tuesday will be the section tree decorating.  This will take place after Symphonic Band rehearsal in the auditorium.  Colorguard will have their chance to decorate at 4pm during the symphonic rehearsal.  Trees will be judged by an outside panel on Thursday at 5:45.  The winning section will be announced during the concert.

​Christmas Concert - All are invited to come out an celebrate the season and our students this Thursday for the MHS Band Christmas concert.  This will take place in the auditorium.  doors open at 5:30. You are welcome to tour the section trees or dance to the tunes.  The concert itself will begin at 6:30.  You will hear from the Concert Band, Blackwater Beats Jazz Band, and Symphonic Band. All FREE! 

Pensacola Christmas Parade - This Saturday is the Pensacola Parade.  This is a required performance. Remember, we will be meeting at the Wahoo Stadium parking lot at 4pm.  You are welcome to get there earlier if you would like. Simply park, then find the grouping of Milton uniforms.  The parade itself starts at 5:30pm.  Students will be allowed to take uniforms home in order to decorate. Please deck yourselves out in lights and decorations! Don't forget to wear a Christmas hat of some kind.  CLICK HERE for route/parking/more info.  

Christmas Party - Student Christmas party this Friday 5-9 pm in the Band Room. We moved it to the band room instead of Sweet Seasons Farm. It is Grinch themed this year. The party is FREE and all Band students are invited and encouraged to attend. We will have food, a lighted dance floor, a corn hole tournament, kickball game, volleyball, an ugly sweater contest, a gift exchange, lots of door prizes, and so much more. We hope to see everyone Friday night.

Decorations in Band Room - Band parents and students have decorated the band room for the party.  Please do not touch decorations.  

Secret Santa Gift Exchange - We will be accepting gifts all week for the secret Santa gift exchange. Please DO NOT put your name on the gift.  Gifts must equal a minimum of $5. Students will bring these to the directors and we will place a number on the gift and add your name to the list.  If you bring a gift, you can pick a gift at the party.
That is all for now.  I hope all of you have a wonderful week! 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to the following student according to Charms:
Emma Constant - Friday

This Week:
Monday
4pm-6pm - Concert Band Rehearsal

Tuesday
4pm-6pm - Symphonic Band Rehearsal
6pm-8pm - Section Tree Decorating
6pm-9pm - Winterguard Rehearsal
6:30-8:30 - IP Rehearsal

Wednesday
Texas Roadhouse Gift Card FR Due

Thursday
6pm - King MS Concert
Christmas Concert Wonderland
5:30 - Doors Open
6pm - All Student Call Time/Jazz Band Perform Background Music
6:30 - Concert Start
8pmish - Clean-up

Friday
5pm-9pm - Band Christmas Party
5pm-6pm - Food
6pm-8pm - Games/Dance
8pm-9pm - Secret Santa Gift Exchange

Saturday
Pensacola Christmas Parade
- Wear uniform with Christmas decorations
4pm - Call Time at Wahoo Stadium
4:45 - Line up
5:30 - Parade Start
Ending time will depend on placement in parade

Looking Ahead to Next Week:
Mon - Hobbs MS Concert
Tues - Winterguard Rehearsal, IP Rehearsal, MHSBPA Monthly Meeting, Avalon MS Concert
Wed - 1st & 2nd Period Exams, Tri-M Meeting
Thurs - 3rd & 4th Period Exams, Winterguard Rehearsal, IP Rehearsal
Fri - 5th & 6th Period Exams (Half-Day of School)
Sat - IP Rehearsal

Together We Are THE MIGHTY BLACK & GOLD!!!