Hello All,

Hope everyone is doing well! Here is this week's happenings in the MB&G.

Remaining Fair Shares - Last week we emailed statements as well as sent printed copies home with students.  Please look through these and pay the remaining balance ASAP.  You can access Charms login info by CLICKING HERE.  Payments can be made through cash, check, or online.  Online payments are made by CLICKING HERE.  If you are having trouble accessing your account or having trouble making payments, please contact us immediately so we can help out with what we can. 

Indoor Percussion - The Black Gold Percussion Ensemble kicked off the indoor competition season at Pace High School this past Saturday.  They had a wonderful performance to start the season.  This was the first of 2 in-person performances.  They will have 3 virtual performances, one of which will be recorded this Thursday.  We invite anyone and everyone to come see the Indoor Percussion this Thursday during this recording session at 7:30 in the Gym.  This is FREE to watch and will not be live-streamed.  Come one our and support our wonderful students! 

Concert MPA Performances - This Saturday, March 6th, the Symphonic, Concert, and Panther Bands will be in performance.  They will be joined by Jay High School, Baker Middle School, and Baker High School bands.  This is a FREE concert in the gym.  See performance schedule below.  The BPA will also be selling concessions during this event.  We ask that everyone please be mindful of the performances.  If you have to leave the gym for any reason, please do so AFTER a band performs.  You will not be allowed to enter until the band has completed their performance.  The adjudicators will also be giving live feedback after each performance to the bands.  We ask that you stay as quiet as possible so that band will be.  IF you would like to learn more about concert etiquette, we encourage you to watch this short video created by 2 of our alumni.  Just CLICK HERE.  We will also be live-streaming the entire concert.  You can access the live stream by CLICKING HERE. 

Help Needed at Concert - We are in need of parent help throughout the concert.  We need a couple parents to help watch the door at the entrance to the gym from the lobby to keep people from entering during the performances.  There are 4 spots from 12:30-5:30 available.  You can CLICK HERE to sign up.  Also, the BPA is in need of help at the concession trailer to help cook and sell during the concert.  Please sign up by CLICKING HERE. 

Colorguard Solo and Ensemble - On Monday, March 8th, the Colorguard will be giving evaluated solo and ensemble performances. These will be held in the auditorium beginning at 5:30pm.  This another FREE event.  All are invited to attend with the same concert etiquette requests.  We will also be liv-streaming this event which can be accessed by CLICKING HERE.  

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

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to the following student according to Charms:
Mason Kellner - Monday

This Week:
Monday
5:30-7:30 - Guard Rehearsal
6pm-9pm - IP Rehearsal

Tuesday
4pm-6pm - Symphonic Band Rehearsal

Wednesday
4pm-5:30 - Panther Band Rehearsal

Thursday
4pm-6pm - Concert Band Rehearsal
6pm-9pm - IP Rehearsal/Recording Session

Saturday
Virtual IP Show Recording Deadline
Concert MPA Evaluation Performances
12:15 - Call Time  (With instruments and uniforms)
12:45 - Panther Band Performance
1:30 - Baker MS
2:15 - Concert Band
3pm - Break
3:15 - Jay HS
4pm - Baker HS
4:45 - Symphonic Band
5:30 - Clean up
5:45 - Go Home

Looking Ahead to Next Week:
Mon - Guard Solo & Ensemble Evaluation Performances, 6pm-9pm IP Rehearsal
Tues - MHSBPA Monthly Meeting
Thurs - IP Rehearsal

Together We Are THE MIGHTY BLACK & GOLD

Hello All,

Here is this week's happenings in the MB&G

Remaining Fair Share - Fair shares this year totaled $155.  Please look through financial statements on charms to see how much of this you still owe.  You can access Charms login info by CLICKING HERE.  Payments can be made through cash, check, or online.  Online payments are made by CLICKING HERE.  If you are having trouble accessing your account or having trouble making payments, please contact us immediately so we can help out with what we can. 

AACC Black History Month Presentation - The AACC will be holding the annual black history month presentation in the auditorium this Friday at 1:30-2:30.  This will be live streamed across all social networks.  Keep an eye on the Official Milton High School Facebook page for this link.  All marching band members must be in attendance for the rehearsal this Thursday in order to participate on Friday.  See schedule below.  

Indoor Percussion Performance - This Saturday, the Black Gold Percussion Ensemble will be performing at the first of two in-person competitions.  This one is at Pace HS.  Tickets are available at the door, however, there will be very limited seating.  Milton will perform at 1:30.  All performers will need to see John Whiddon for the complete itinerary for that day.  

Concert MPA Performances - The Symphonic, Concert, and Panther Bands, along with the Baker MS & HS, and Jay HS bands will be giving a Music Performance Assessment concert in the gym on Saturday, March 6th.  This event is FREE. All MHS Band students will need to be at the gym in concert uniforms by 12:15 on that day and must stay till the end of clean up till around 6pm.  We will be performing for and listening to all bands and other audience members.  The performance order is as follows:

12:15 - Call Time
12:30 - National Anthem/Welcome
12:45 - Panther Band Performance
1:30 - Baker MS Performance
2:15 - Concert Band Performance
3pm - Break
3:15 - Jay HS Band Performance
4pm - Baker HS Band Performance
4:45 - Symphonic Band Performance
5:30 - Clean up
6pm - Go Home

The BPA will be selling concessions during this event.  Students and audience members will are asked not to wait till each group is finished performing before entering the gym.  

Guard Solo & Ensemble - On Monday, March 8th, the MHS Colorguard will be giving adjudicated Solo and Ensemble performances beginning at 5pm.  These students have prepared both an individual solo as well as small ensembles to be evaluated by a guest judge.  This event is FREE and open to the public and will also be live-streamed.  Come show your support for our hard-working and amazing guard!

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

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to the following student according to Charms:
Caden Williams - Tuesday

This Week:
Monday
5:30-7:30 - Guard Rehearsal
6pm-9pm - IP Rehearsal

Tuesday
4pm-6pm - Symphonic Band Rehearsal (Mr. Hooten Visiting)

Wednesday
4pm-5:30 - Panther Band Rehearsal (Mr. Dyke from Crestview visiting)

Thursday
3:45-4:30ish - Full Marching Band Rehearsal for AACC Black History Month
4:30-6pm - Concert Band Rehearsal
6pm-9pm - IP Rehearsal

Friday
AACC Black History Month Presentation
- Full Marching Band
- Wear Band Shirt and blue jeans
-Noon-12:30 - Eat at First Lunch
- 12:30 - Gather equipment and head to auditorium
- 1:30-2:30 - Black History Month Presentation

Saturday
IP Show at Pace HS (See John Whiddon for Full Itinerary)
1:30pm - Performance Time

Looking Ahead to Next Week:
Mon - Guard Rehearsal, IP Rehearsal
Tues - Symphonic Band Rehearsal
Wed - Panther Band Rehearsal
Thurs - Concert Band Rehearsal, IP Rehearsal (Record Virtual Show)
Sat - Music Performance Assessment Concert, IP Virtual Competition

Together We Are THE MIGHTY BLACK & GOLD!!!

The Mighty Black & Gold will be on display in to upcoming events in March.  All are invited to both of these FREE performances to watch our students show off just for you!
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First, the Symphonic, Concert, and Panther Bands will be hosting a music performance assessment (MPA) style concert on March 6th beginning tentatively at 12:30pm in the MHS Gym.  Hobbs MS, Jay HS, and Baker School will also be performing in between the Milton groups.  Each ensemble will perform three pieces for everyone, while being evaluated by three judges.  After each performance, a judge will give live feedback to each band.  This is similar in most ways to the normal FBA sponsored Concert MPA.  All Milton Bands are required to stay for the entirety of the event as we will be providing an audience as well as finally listening to bands outside of our school.  This is FREE of course and all safety guidelines must be adhered to.  The BPA will also be selling concessions during this event.  We will also Live stream this event by CLICKING HERE

Next, the MB&G Colorguard will be hosting a guard Solo and Ensemble assessed performance on Monday, March 8th beginning at 5pm in the MHS Auditorium.  Each student will perform one solo that they have prepared individually followed by small ensemble performances prepared by the students.  These performances will be evaluated by a guest adjudicator.  We will also livestream this event.  A link will be provided at a later date.  All are welcome to attend and all guidelines must be adhered to.  

We hope you can find time to come see all of our amazing students and their hard work! 

Hello All,

I hope this email finds all of you doing well.  Here are the happenings in the MB&G Band this week.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to the following students according to Charms:

Averi Odom - Today (Sunday)
Marina Gentry - Wednesday
Ashanta Johnson - Wednesday
Dalton Childs - Thursday

This Week:
Monday
Presidents Day (No Classes)
12pm-5pm - IP Rehearsal

Tuesday
12pm - Milton HS Mardi Gras Parade (Jazz Band/Guard)
- Jazz Band wear black with gold tie attire and Mardi Gras decorations
- Guard wear band shirt with blue jeans and Mardi Gras decorations
4pm-6pm - Symphonic Band Rehearsal

Wednesday
4pm-5:30 - Panther Band Rehearsal

Thursday
4pm-6pm - Concert Band Rehearsal
6pm-9pm - IP Rehearsal

Saturday
Jazz Band Performance at First Apostolic Church 
- 5pm - Call Time/Unload
- 6pm-6:45ish - Perform
- 7pm-done - Eat after loading

Looking Ahead to Next Week:
Mon - Guard Rehearsal, IP Rehearsal
Tues - Symphonic Band Rehearsal
Wed - Panther Band Rehearsal
Thurs - Full Marching Band Rehearsal, Concert Band Rehearsal
Fri - Full Marching Band Performance at AACC Black History Month Program
Sat - IP Show at Pace HS (In-Person)

Together We Are THE MIGHTY BLACK & GOLD!!!

Hello Jazz Band and Parents,

On Saturday, February, 20th the Jazz band will once again be performing at the First Apostolic church of Milton.  This performance will begin at 6pm in their banquet hall in the front of the campus.  This is sort of a Valentines banquet of sorts and a fundraiser for their church.  All friends and family are welcome to attend.  If you are simply wanting to watch the Jazz band and not eat, you can sit in the balcony, then leave after the performance.  If you would like to eat, you will need to purchase a ticket from First Apostolic Church.  Amy Webb is the contact for this.  You can text or call her at (850)304-3196.  Tickets are $12 per person. This is a 7 course Cajun French style meal (see menu below).  She will need to know by Wednesday, February 17th.  Students will have the option to stay and eat or leave after we load after the performance. The jazz performers eat free.  Church address is 5574 US-90, Pace, FL 32571

Menu:
Appetizer - Charcuterie Boards (Meats, Cheeses, Fruits)
French Bread with seasoned butter and soft cheeses
Salad
French Onion Soup
Sorbet (Palette Cleanser)
Beef Wellington and Chicken Fricassee
Dessert

Itinerary:
5pm- Arrive and Unload and set up
6pm-6:45ish - Perform
6:45ish - Load
7pm - Eat (Students who are not planning to eat may checkout after we load)