​Hello All,

​Welcome Band from Fall Break.  Hope everyone rested up and spent time doing everything you wanted to do.  We have a short, but packed few weeks until winter break.  Please look through everything below for all of the info.


Milton Parade - The Milton Christmas parade is this Saturday.  The band hall will be open 4pm-4:45 for students to grab uniforms and instruments.  Students may decorate their instruments and body as you please as long as they can still play and march.  Please DO NOT use duct tape on your instruments.  This could permanently damage instruments.  We will wear our full uniform minus helmets.  Please try to secure some kind of Christmas hat. We will meet at 5pm at the empty lot on James street.  This is across from the BMX bike course.  Make sure you have a ride to get you at the end of the parade.  The parade route goes straight down Stewart street. We will end at Margaret Street Church of Christ.  This is where you will need to pick up students.  Students will take uniforms home and BRING THEM BACK ON MONDAY. 


Tree Decorating - Next Tuesday the 10th 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. A Grand prize is available for the top winning section.  


Christmas Concert - The annual band Christmas concert is on Thursday, Dec. 12th at 6:30 in the Auditorium.  This is a FREE concert with performances by the Blackwater Beats Jazz Band, Panther Percussion, Concert Band, and Symphonic Band.  We invite everyone to come out and get into the holiday spirit with us.  We will also have the section Christmas trees decorated all around the auditorium.  Doors will open at 5:30.

Christmas Party - The Band Christmas party will be held on Friday, Dec. 13th from 5pm-9pm at the Band Hall and practice fields.  This is celebration for all of our wonderful band students of for a semester full of accomplishments and hard work.  Again, this is for ALL of the band students, not just the marching band.  This party is FREE.  The BPA will be providing food.  There are a ton of activities planned, most of which are outside, so dress accordingly. 

Secret Santa Gift Exchange - As tradition, we will have a secret Santa gift exchange at the party.  Any student that would like to participate in this will need to provide a gift that is a minimum of $5.  We will collect these gifts throughout the week and at the party.  Do not put your name on the gift.  We will place a number on each gift and have students sign the list so we know who is participating.  

Pensacola Christmas Parade -  We will be participating in the Pensacola Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 14th.  This is a required performance. 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.  The route begins at Garden Street West of Palafox, then goes north on Palafox, then back south all the way down Palafox to Main Street.  Once we get to the end, we will walk back to the Wahoo Stadium and dismiss from there.  Students will need to be dropped off and picked up at the Wahoo Stadium.  Students, please deck yourselves out again in lights and decorations! :-) 


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


HAPPY BIRTHDAY to the following students according to CutTime:
Emma Vogel - Tuesday
Moshe Watson - Wednesday

This Week:

• Monday
  • 4pm-8pm - JV Winterguard Rehearsal
  • 6:30-8:30 - Indoor Percussion Rehearsal
• Tuesday
  • 4pm-6pm - Symphonic Band Rehearsal
• Wednesday
  • 4pm-5pm - Panther Percussion Rehearsal
• Thursday
  • 4pm-6pm - Concert Band Rehearsal
  • 6pm-9pm - Varsity Winterguard Rehearsal
• Friday
  • 6:30-8:30 - Indoor Percussion Rehearsal
• Saturday
  • Milton Christmas Parade
    • 4pm - Band Hall Unlocked (Get Uniform)
    • 4:45 - Band Hall Locked
    • 5pm - Call Time at empty lot across from skate park
    • 6pm - Parade Start
    • 6:45ish - End/Dismiss

Looking Ahead to Next Week:

• Mon - Concert Band Rehearsal, JV Winterguard Rehearsal, Indoor Percussion Rehearsal
• Tues - Symphonic Band Rehearsal, Varsity Winterguard Rehearsal, Section Tree Decorating, MHSBPA Monthly Meeting
• Wed - Panther Percussion Rehearsal
• Thurs - Varsity Winterguard Rehearsal, Christmas Concert
• Fri - Christmas Party
• Sat - Pensacola Christmas Parade

Together We Are THE MIGHTY BLACK & GOLD!!!

Good morning Winds & Percussion,


FBA Solo & Ensemble will take place on Saturday, February 15th at Escambia High School.  All of you are encouraged to participate in this.  We have/will hand out the form for you in class.  You will need one form per solo and/or ensemble.  If you are wondering what to play, click the link below and look through the list.  You can order these pieces through JWpepper.com or we can order it for you. 
 
https://flmusiced.org/MPAOnline/MusicList/SEMusicList.aspx

​You can organize this list with into any instrument and ensemble combination.  You will need choose a minimum grade 3 or higher.  Simply Google the name of the piece with the composer/arranger and your instrument and listen to find one that sounds fun and achievable.   If you choose a solo piece and it requires and accompanist, we can line that up for you unless you already have one.  Click the link below for the form to turn in to us. This is due by January 6th.  We will need the FBA Code from the link above on the form.  We can answer any questions you may have.  


http://www.miltonhighschoolband.com/uploads/1/6/5/2/16528070/solo___ensemble_form_2024.pdf

​Hello All,
​
This will be the last weekly update until we return from Fall Break.  We want to thank all of you for who you are and all that you do and will continue to do! We are THANKFUL for you! Enjoy your break.  Get lots of sleep and you time! Be safe! 


All-County - Congratulations to all of the students who auditioned for the SRC All County Honor Band! 211 total high school students auditioned to be a part of this ensemble, 78 of which were accepted.  Milton HS has the most students in the ensemble with 26 total participants.  Congratulations to all of the following students:

Abbigail Broughton - Clarinet - 12 Chair
Bradley Toomey - Clarinet - 4 Chair
Carson Downs - Euphonium - 2 Chair
Cayden Bachman - Tenor Saxophone - 2 Chair
Claire Kennington - Percussion - 4 Chair
Coda Turner - Euphonium - 1 Chair
Colin Harmon - Bass Clarinet - 3 Chair
Colin Williams - Trumpet - 6 Chair
Connor Stabler-Spicer - Alto Saxophone - 4 Chair
Cooper Barton - Percussion - 3 Chair
Corinne Carmichael - Flute - 2 Chair
Emma Minnick - Clarinet - 9 Chair
Evan Link - Percussion - 8 Chair
Evan Pittman - French Horn - 2 Chair
Hayden Barnette - Percussion - 9 Chair
Imani Zandi-Karimi - Clarinet - 8 Chair
Isabella Garza - Flute - 8 Chair
Josiah Hall - Clarinet - 1 Chair
Kendall Meyers - French Horn - 3 Chair
Matthew Erskine - French Horn - 1 Chair
Moshe Watson - Tuba - 5 Chair
Samantha Kuhn - Flute - 5 Chair
Samuel Stamm - Trombone - 9 Chair
Sarah Meneely - Percussion - 1 Chair
Skylar Thaxton - Clarinet - 14 Chair
Tag Gilbride - Alto Saxophone - 1 Chair


Basketball Pep Band - This Tuesday, we will have an OPTIONAL pep band performance for all 3 basketball games.  The itinerary id below.  Remember, wear band shirts or Men In Black outfits with Aliens.  Bring money to eat at concessions as well.  You can still sign up on the sheet in the locker room.  


William Carey University Performance - This Tuesday during 5th and part of 6th periods, the William Carey University Marching Band will be performing and handing our info to all band students.  Students will be released to the gym at 1:45pm.  the performance will begin around 2pm and end by 3pm.  This is only for MHS Band students.  


BPA Concessions & Trailer Clean-up - It's the end of marching season so it's time to clean up our outside concession area. On Saturday 9am-2pm, We will also be cleaning out our concessions trailer to get it ready for our next big event in January.  All grills, flattops, and fryers will need to be deep cleaned and then stored in our storage area until needed. We will also be pressure washing the area as well. This is open to parents and any student who might need volunteer hours.


Christmas Party Committee - We are going to have a meeting Monday November 18th @5:30 pm in room 131. For anyone interested or on the Christmas committee please try and plan to attend. We will begin our discussions and prep for the Christmas party. Time is running short. Hope to see you all there! 

Band Merchandise - The remaining merchandise such as shirts, panther tails, bags, yard signs, etc. are available from Amanda Makar or Arlene Wires or online https://www.mhsbpa.org/shop


Christmas Concert - Mark your calendars for the the annual Band Christmas Concert on December 12th at 6:30pm. This is a FREE concert in the MHS Auditorium.  


Section Christmas Tree Contest - Just a reminder that we will have the section Christmas Tree decorating contest at the concert again.  The winning section will win a prize from the BPA and a name added to the trophy.  Decorating will be on Tuesday, Dec. 10th at 6pm.  


Christmas Parades - Dec. 7 Milton Christmas Parade, and Dec. 14 Pensacola Christmas Parade.  Please be aware that students will need to secure rides to all of these parades as we will not be providing buses.  More info on each parade will be given as those dates approach. 


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

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to the following students according to CutTime:
Kyleigh Bratcher - Thursday
Kendra Bever - 11/26
Camden Brookes - 11/28


This Week:

• Monday
  • 4pm-8pm - JV Winterguard Rehearsal
  • 6:30-8:30 - Indoor Percussion Rehearsal
• Tuesday
  • 1:45-3pm - William Carey University Performance
  • 6pm-9pm - Varsity Winterguard Rehearsal
  • Basketball Games Pep Band
    • Wear band shirts or Men In Black Theme
    • Bring money to eat at concessions
    • 4:15 - Call Time
    • 4:30 - 9th Grade Game
    • 5:45 - JV Game
    • 7pm - Varsity Game
    • 8:30 - Dismiss
• Thursday
  • 6pm-9pm - Varsity Winterguard Rehearsal
  • 6:30-8:30 - Indoor Percussion Rehearsal
• Saturday
  • 9am-2pm - BPA Concessions and Trailer Clean-up

Looking Ahead to Next Week:

• FALL BREAK - BAND HALL CLOSED

​Looking Ahead to the Week of 12/1 - 12/7:

• 12/2 - JV Winterguard Rehearsal, Indoor Percussion Rehearsal
• 12/3 - Symphonic Band Rehearsal, Varsity Winterguard Rehearsal
• 12/4 - Panther Percussion Rehearsal
• 12/5 - Concert Band Rehearsal, Varsity Winterguard Rehearsal
• 12/6 - Indoor Percussion Rehearsal
• 12/7 - Milton Christmas Parade

Together We Are THE MIGHTY BLACK & GOLD!!!

Hello All,


Veteran's Day Parade - Monday we will be celebrating all of our past, present, and future veterans with a parade.  We will meet at 8am at the band hall. We will hand out plumes at the band hall and collect at my (Mr. Schultz's) truck at the end of the parade.  The parade route begins at the anchor at MHS, goes south on Stewart Street, left down Berryhill Road, right on Willing Street in downtown Milton, and ends at Veteran's Memorial.  Students will need to have a ride from Veteran's Memorial at the end of the parade. Remember to bring instruments and uniforms back on Monday. Everyone is welcome to attend the ceremony after the parade put on by the VA.   


All-County Student Help - Students, WE NEED YOUR HELP with the HS All-County auditions on Tuesday the 12th.  These will take place after school that afternoon/evening.  We have lots of positions open.  The sign-up is posted on the locker room door.  If you are not auditioning and/or if you are in Tri-M, you need to sign up to volunteer. Ask us any questions you may have about this.  Times and other info are on the door.  PLEASE SIGN UP! Free food and drinks will be provided!


Fall Movie Concert - Mark your calendars.  We will be presenting a performance in the MHS Auditorium at 6pm on Thursday featuring all movie themes.  Come get nostalgic as the Concert Band, Symphonic Band, and Blackwater Beats Jazz Band performs some of our favorite movie melodies.  This is a FREE concert.  Students are asked to dress as their favorite movie character or wear their summer uniform.  We will also be holding a silent auction for the various movie posters around the auditorium. 


Band Christmas Party - We will be hosting our annual Christmas Party on Friday December 13th. This years theme coincides with "Teenage Wasteland" so therefore we are doing the Nightmare Before Christmas them. We are in need to borrow some decorations for this event as well as any ideas you may have to help make this event come to life. If you're interested in joining our Christmas Party Committee please send me a text or an email. (850) 698-0025  or [email protected] or [email protected].

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

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to the following student according to Cuttime:
Nicholas Stangenwald - Friday

This Week:

• Monday
  • Veterans Day (No School)
  • Veterans Day Parade
    • Wear full uniform
    • Hair does not have to be braided
    • 8am - Call Time at Band Room
    • 8:30 - Pace Arrives/Warm-up/Block-up
    • 9:30 - Parade Start
    • 10:30 - Parade Ends
    • 11am - Ceremony at Veteran's Memorial (Optional Attendance)
  • 4pm-8pm - JV Winterguard Rehearsal
• Tuesday
  • 4pm-9:30pm - SRC HS All-County Auditions
  • 7pm - MHSBPA Monthly Meeting
• Wednesday
  • 8:30am - Tri-M Meeting
  • 4pm-5:45 - Concert Band Rehearsal
  • 5:15-7pm - Symphonic Band Rehearsal
• Thursday
  • 5pm-7pm - Varsity Winterguard Rehearsal
  • 6pm - Epic Movie Concert
    • 5:30 - Call Time

Looking Ahead to Next Week:

• Mon - JV Winterguard Rehearsal, Indoor Percussion Rehearsal
• Tues - Optional Basketball Pep Band, Varsity Winterguard Rehearsal
• Thurs - Varsity Winterguard Rehearsal, Indoor Percussion Rehearsal

Together We Are THE MIGHTY BLACK & GOLD!!!

Hello All,

Congratulations on finishing another football season! We still have a few marching events left to end marching season (Veterans Day Parade, Milton Christmas Parade, and Pensacola Christmas Parade).  We will now start making the full transition to concert and Indoor season. THANK YOU to all of our students, parents, and staff for an amazing marching season! A special thank you to our BPA Board for the countless hours of planning and volunteering to help our students! 

All-State - A huge congratulations to Josiah Hall s for making the All-State Band. He will be representing Milton High School and Santa Rosa County in January at the FMEA Convention.

Concert and Indoor - As we move to full-on concert/Indoor season, we will be taking our big marching ensemble and splitting that into multiple smaller ensembles.  Each of these ensembles will have their own afterschool rehearsals.  Students are required to attend all rehearsals and performances associated with their ensemble.  Make sure you look through the calendar carefully to see when these rehearsals and performances will take place.

Indoor Percussion - We will have an Indoor Percussion interest meeting this Wednesday at 7pm in room 131 in Math West.  All students interested in participating with the Black Gold Percussion Ensemble need to plan on being in attendance.  We will hold auditions this Thursday and Saturday.  See schedule below.

Winterguard - We will be holding a Winterguard info meeting this Tuesday at 5:45 in room 131 of Math West.  All guard students must attend this meeting.  Any other student interested in Winterguard need to attend as well.  Winterguard Camp and auditions will be held this week.  See schedule below.

Veteran's Day Parade - Next Monday we will be celebrating all of our past, present, and future veterans with a parade.  We will meet at 8am at the band hall. We will hand out plumes at the band hall and collect at my (Mr. Schultz's) truck at the end of the parade.  The parade route begins at the anchor at MHS, goes south on Stewart Street, left down Berryhill Road, right on Willing Street in downtown Milton, and ends at Veteran's Memorial.  Students will need to have a ride from Veteran's Memorial at the end of the parade. Remember to bring instruments and uniforms back on Monday. Everyone is welcome to attend the ceremony after the parade put on by the VA.   

All-County Auditions - Thursday November 12th, the high school all-county auditions will take place at Milton High School.  Students, WE NEED YOUR HELP with proctoring rooms that evening.  Sign-ups have been posted on the locker room door.  Students can receive volunteer hours for this.  Please Please Please help us out.  These auditions run smoothly only because of the students that help.  Again, students can receive volunteer hours for these.

Fall Movie Concert - Mark your calendars.  We will be presenting a performance in the MHS Auditorium at 6pm featuring all movie themes.  Come get nostalgic as the Concert Band, Symphonic Band, and Blackwater Beats Jazz Band performs some of our favorite movie melodies.  This is a FREE concert.  Students are asked to dress as their favorite movie character or wear their summer uniform.  

Sweet Seasons - THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU to all of the parents and students that volunteered to work the BPA concessions at Sweet Seasons Farm over the past month! Because of you, we are able to supply our students with the best equipment possible. 

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

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to the following students according to CutTime:
Cayden Duke - Monday
Kellan Miller - Monday
Cambria Gray - Saturday
Emma DeBellis - Saturday

This Week:

• Monday
  • 4pm-6pm - Symphonic Band Rehearsal
• Tuesday
  • 4pm-6pm - Concert Band Rehearsal
  • 5pm-5:45 - Winterguard Info Meeting
  • 6pm-9pm - Winterguard Camp
• Wednesday
  • 4pm-5pm - Panther Percussion Rehearsal
  • 6pm-9pm - Winterguard Camp
  • 7pm-8pm - Indoor Percussion Interest Meeting
• Thursday
  • 6pm-9pm - Winterguard Auditions
  • 6pm-8:30pm - Indoor Percussion Auditions
• Saturday
  • 9am-12pm - Indoor Percussion Auditions

Looking Ahead to Next Week:

• Mon - Veterans Day (No School), Veterans Day Parade
• Tues - All-County Auditions, MHSBPA Monthly Meeting
• Wed - Concert Band Rehearsal, Symphonic Band Rehearsal
• Thurs - Movie Concert (Concert Band, Blackwater Beats Jazz Band, Symphonic Band Performance)

Together We Are THE MIGHTY BLACK & GOLD!!!

Hello all,
​
Congratulations on surviving Bandtober! It was a long, yet short month of amazing performances.  We are almost to the end of football season with one final game this Friday vs. Pace HS! With that being said, we have already began to transition to concert season, while also having some parade performances with the marching band.

Drumline Performances - The drumline has two separate performances this week. The first is a drumline battle on Monday evening at the Whataburger in Pea Ridge, all are welcome to come and support! The second is a drumline battle at Pea Ridge ES on Tuesday morning. Find more details below. 

Milton vs Pace Whataburger drumline Battle – We are asking all of our students, families, and fans to come out and support the MB&G Drumline this Monday 6pm-8pm at the Whataburger in Pea Ridge in front of Walmart.  Our drumline will be “battling” against the Pace drumline.  Cat Country will be on site as well.  There are several contests including a milkshake drinking challenge, who has the most fans challenge, and the drumline battle.  This event is FREE.  Come on out and support our MB&G students.

TR Jackson Parade - Thursday is the TR Jackson Storybook parade.  We will only be taking the leadership team to this because of the VERY tight quarters at the school.  There will not be enough room to march through the hallways at TR Jackson if the whole band is there.  Leadership, please see itinerary below.  

Symphonic and Concert Rehearsals - This week, our symphonic and concert band will begin rehearsing. This week, the Symphonic Band will rehearse on Tuesday and Concert Band will rehearse on Wednesday. 

Final/Dress-up Marching Rehearsal - This Thursday is our final marching band rehearsal of the season.  This is also our dress-up rehearsal.  You can wear anything you wish as long as you can play and march, and it is school appropriate.  Parents are invited to watch as well if you wish.  It is always a blast!

BPA Concessions help Friday – We are in need of volunteers with the BPA concessions this Friday for the Pace game.  This will be the biggest game of the season.  If we do not have help, we will be forced to close the concessions, which means no income to help students.  Please sign-up on CutTime ASAP.

Marching Band Performances left – After the football game, the MB&G will be involved with 3 parades.  Nov. 11 Veterans Day Parade, Dec. 7 Milton Christmas Parade, and Dec. 14 Pensacola Christmas Parade.  Please be aware that students will need to secure rides to all of these parades as we will not be providing buses.  More info on each parade will be given as those dates approach. 

Semester Concerts - Mark your calendars.  We will presenting a fall concert on November 14th at 6pm in the MHS Auditorium.  This will feature the Concert Band, Blackwater Beats Jazz Band, and Symphonic Band.  We will be performing themes from our favorite movies. Our Christmas Concert will take place on December 12th at 6:30pm.  Come on out and get into the season for this FREE concert.  

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

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to the following student according to CutTime:
Tori Read – Today (Sunday)
Izzy Dean – Tuesday
David Malec - Thursday


This Week:

• Monday
  • 6pm-8pm Whataburger Drumline Battle (Drumline Performance)
    • Pea Ridge Whataburger
    • Wear Claw Shirts
    • Take instruments home after school on Monday
    • 6pm - Arrive Pea Ridge Whataburger
    • 6pm-8pm - Perform 
• Tuesday
  • 7:40am - 8:30am Drumline battle at Pea Ridge ES (Drumline Only)
    • Pea Ridge ES
    • Wear Claw Shirts
    • Bring your instrument
    • 7:40am - Arrive at Berryhill ES
    • 8:30am - Finish and go to MHS
  • 4pm-6pm Symphonic Band Rehearsal
• Wednesday
  • 4pm - 6pm Concert Band Rehearsal
• Thursday
  • 8:30am - 10:00am TR Jackson Storybook Parade
  • Leadership Only
  • Dress in a character or wear a band shirt
  • 8:30 meet/depart from band room (Caravan) 
  • 9am-10am - Parade 
  • 10am - Return to MHS
  • 4pm - 5:30pm Dress-Up Marching Band Rehearsal 
• Friday
  • Pep Rally
    • Wear Claw shirt or Pep Rally Theme
    • 1:40 - Dismissed from class
    • 2:30-3:24 - Pep Rally
  • HOME Game vs Pace HS
  • Wear FULL Uniform
  • 6pm - Call Time 
  • 6:10 – Inspection
  • 6:45 - March-in
  • 7:20 – Pregame
  • 7:30 – Kickoff
  • 10:30ish - March-Out/Dismiss

Looking Ahead to Next Week:

• Mon - Symphonic Band Rehearsal
• Tues - Concert Band Rehearsal, Winterguard Meeting, Winterguard Camp
• Wed - Panther Percussion Rehearsal, Winterguard Camp
• Thurs - MS All-County Auditions, Winterguard Camp

 Together We Are THE MIGHTY BLACK & GOLD!!!