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This Week in the Mighty Black & Gold

5/10/2026

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Hello All,
​
HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY to all of our wonderful band moms!​

For our incoming new folks reading this, welcome.  This is the weekly update that we send out on most Sundays to keep you informed of everything going on in the MB&G.  Please read through this and make notes as needed.  We will see you at the Step-off Rehearsal on Tuesday, May 19th at 6pm. BRING INSTRUMENTS and wear comfortable shoes.  


New Leadership Team - Congratulations to the new 2026-27 Leadership Team. We will have our first meeting This Thursday at 4pm in the band room.  At this meeting, we will be discussing the itinerary for the leadership camp on May 23rd as well cleaning up the band room to get ready for Step-Off rehearsal on the 20th 
Music Library Officer – Harlow Peterson 
Music Library Officer – Imani Zandi-Karimi  
Music Library Officer – Juliette Plocharczyk 
Uniform Officer – Alexis Ryan Walker 
Uniform Officer – Aria Pritchard 
Uniform Officer – Raniyah Massey 
Flute Captain – Taylor Ellis 
Flute Captain – Makayla Slay 
Clarinet Captain – Cristyn Michaels 
Clarinet Captain – Holleigh Atkins 
Clarinet Captain – Ryleigh Jones
Saxophone Captain – Kylee Woodall 
Saxophone Captain – Connor Stabler-Spicer 
Trumpet Captain – Eli Jones 
Trumpet Captain – Collin Williams 
Mellophone Captain – Cayden Mills 
Trombone Captain – Peyton Stokes 
Euphonium Captain – Coda Turner 
Tuba Section Captain – Nathan Hassler 
Tuba Section Captain – Brayden Wilson 
Percussion Captain – Cooper Barton 
Percussion Captain – Camden Brookes 
Percussion Captain – Darla Smith 
Colorguard Captain – Jacey Hunt 
Colorguard Co-Captain – Arianna Joyce 
Colorguard Co-Captain – Josslyn Kelly 
Co-Drum Major – Kylie Kilgore 
Co-Drum Major – Mykena Jordan 
Co-Drum Major – Nathan Garcia 
Head Drum Major – Riley Clark 


NEW PARENT/STUDENT MEETING - This Monday, we will be holding a new parent/student meeting in the band hall at 6pm. All new to the MB&G parents and students must make plans to attend. We will be going over all of the info you need about the MB&G for the year. Percussion students need to insure that your parents are at the meeting, especially since the audition clinics will be taking place at the same tim.


Wind and Jazz Auditions - We have distributed all audition material for winds 30th.  CLICK THE FOLLOWING LINK TO ACCESS EVERYTHING YOU NEED FOR THE AUDITIONS:
http://www.miltonhighschoolband.com/mhs-band-audition-material.html


Percussion Clinics/Auditions - We will hold percussion clinics May 11th,12th 6:30pm-8:30pm.  Auditions will be May 13th and 14th 6:30pm-8:30pm.  Anyone interested in joining the percussion section must attend these clinics.  Remember, it is at the directors' discretion as to availability of wind players moving to percussion. Current percussionists and incoming freshmen percussionists have priority for spots.


May BPA Meeting - the May BPA Monthly meeting will be moved to Monday, May 11th at 7pm after the New Parent/Student meeting.


Step-off Rehearsal - ALL NEW AND RETURNING STUDENTS: Tuesday, May 19th at 6pm-8:30, we will have our first rehearsal of the 2026-27 marching band.  We are excited to welcome all of our new and returning members under one roof for the first time.  Please make sure you bring your instruments.  We will provide all marching instruments (bari saxes, percussion, sousaphones, euphoniums, mellophones, etc.). We will issue lockers and music during this rehearsal.  Wear comfortable clothes as we will be going outside at a point during this rehearsal. Parents are welcome to stick around and listen, however, there will be very limited room in the band room that evening.


Rookie Camp - We will be holding Rookie Camp on June 1st-3rd 8am-Noon this year.  All Leadership and new members are required to attend.  Everyone else is welcome to participate....except our out going seniors.  Yall can watch from a distance.  :-)


Money Owed - As we enter in the final weeks of the semester, all Band/Indoor Fees MUST be paid.  Please get these turned in before the end of the school year


School-Owned Instruments Returned - Thursday, May 14th, all school-owned instruments MUST be returned and out of lockers by the start of the school day. 


Lockers Cleaned Out - Next Thursday, May 14th, all lockers must be cleaned out.  Any item left in locker by the end of the day will be donated or thrown away.


All-State Auditions - For those interested in auditioning for All-State next year, please see the requirements on the website below. These auditions will take place here at MHS on September 12th. Make sure you keep an eye on the website as there will surely be revisions as the summer progresses.
https://fba.flmusiced.org/all-state/audition-requirements/


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


HAPPY BIRTHDAY to the following Students according to CutTime:
Vivica Gonzalez - Today (Sunday)
Mackenzie Morris - Today (Sunday)
Taylor Ellis - Tuesday
Mia Moore - Tuesday
Piper Pudsey - Tuesday
Cayden Bachman - Wednesday
Amberlyn King - Wednesday
Mae McCall - Saturday


This Week:
  • Monday
    • Noon - AP Music Theory Exam
    • 6pm-7pm - New Parent/Student Meeting
    • 6:30-8:30 - Percussion Audition Clinic
    • 7pm - MHSBPA Monthly Meeting
  • Tuesday
    • 6:30-8:30 - Percussion Audition Clinic'
  • Wednesday
    • 6:30-8:30 - Percussion Audition Clinic
  • Thursday
    • ALL LOCKERS CLEANED OUT
    • ALL SCHOOL-OWNED INSTRUMENTS RETURNED
    • 4pm-6pm - Leadership Meeting/Cleaning Day
    • 6:30-8:30 - Percussion Auditions
  • Friday
    • 6pm - Hobbs MS Concert


Looking Ahead to Next Week:
  • Mon - Senior Exams
  • Tues - Senior Exams, Step-off Rehearsal
  • Wed - Senior Exams
  • Thurs - GRADUATION
  • Sat - Leadership Camp


Together We Are THE MIGHTY BLACK & GOLD!!!
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This Week in the Mighty Black & Gold

5/3/2026

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Hello All,


Spring Concert - OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE to all! Our students are such incredible people and they prove it with every performance! Thank you all for a wonderful year!


New Leadership Team - This Monday, all leadership interviews will take place.  Please be prompt for your interview timeslot.  (SEE ATTACHED FOR TIMES) We will have a new leadership meeting after school on Thursday, May 14th.  We will also have a leadership camp on Saturday, May 23rd.  More info will be discussed.  Both of the these are mandatory for all new leadership team members.  


Band Day - On Tuesday May 5th, we will welcome all of our potential new members of the MB&G.  Students will need to wear summer uniforms (Band shirt and blue jeans).  All students will need to report to the band room at 1:30 to grab your marching and concert instruments then go to the auditorium.  We will practice what we can before the new students arrive.  Band day will officially kickoff at 3pm.  Pizza and drinks will be served around 4:30ish over at the band room.  We should be wrapping up the event around 6pmish.


Band Banquet - The Charles Bud Bell Band Banquet is this Saturday at the MHS Gym. There will be social time which will include music, dance floor, photo opportunities and lots and lots of food and drink. This is FREE for all BAND Students. If the students would like to bring a friend or date, who is not in band to the social time, and they are a student, they must purchase a ticket to help with the cost of extra food and drinks for guests. If any adult would like to attend the social time, they must purchase a ticket for them as well. Again to cover the cost of extra food. Students tickets are $5 and parent tickets are $10. Please plan to dress formal/semi-formal.


Wind and Jazz Auditions - We will be distributing all audition material for winds and jazz students for next year on May 5th at Band Day.  We will be using Microsoft Teams for these auditions.  All auditions are due Saturday May 30th.  


Guard Auditions - The Guard audition clinics will be May 4th, 5th, & 7th 5pm-7pm.  Anyone interested in participating in the Colorguard for marching band must attend these auditions.  Please help us get the word out to anyone interested that is not already in the band. It is at the directors' discretion as to availability of wind players moving to guard..

Percussion Clinics/Auditions - We will hold percussion clinics on May 8th, May 11th,12th 6:30pm-8:30pm.  Auditions will be May 13th and 14th 6:30pm-8:30pm.  Anyone interested in joining the percussion section must attend these clinics.  Remember, it is at the directors' discretion as to availability of wind players moving to percussion. Current percussionists and incoming freshmen percussionists have priority for spots.


May BPA Meeting - the May BPA Monthly meeting will be moved to Monday, May 11th at 7pm after the New Parent/Student meeting.


Step-off Rehearsal - ALL NEW AND RETURNING STUDENTS: Tuesday, May 19th at 6pm-8:30, we will have our first rehearsal of the 2026-27 marching band.  We are excited to welcome all of our new and returning members under one roof for the first time.  Please make sure you bring your instruments.  We will provide all marching instruments (bari saxes, percussion, sousaphones, euphoniums, mellophones). We will issue lockers and music during this rehearsal.  Wear comfortable clothes as we will be going outside at a point during this rehearsal. Parents are welcome to stick around and listen, however, there will be very limited room in the band room that evening.


Rookie Camp - We will be holding Rookie Camp on June 1st-3rd 8am-Noon this year.  All Leadership and new members are required to attend.  Everyone else is welcome to participate....except our out going seniors.  Yall can watch from a distance.  :-)


Money Owed - As we enter in the final weeks of the semester, all Band/Indoor Fees MUST be paid.  Please get these turned in before the end of the school year


School-Owned Instruments Returned - Thursday, May 14th, all school-owned instruments MUST be returned and out of lockers by the start of the school day. 


Lockers Cleaned Out - Next Thursday, May 14th, all lockers must be cleaned out.  Any item left in locker by the end of the day will be donated or thrown away.


All-State Auditions - For those interested in auditioning for All-State next year, please see the requirements on the website below. These auditions will take place here at MHS on September 12th. Make sure you keep an eye on the website as there will surely be revisions as the summer progresses.
https://fba.flmusiced.org/all-state/audition-requirements/


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


HAPPY BIRTHDAY to the following students according to CutTime:
Audrey Baugus - Thursday
Sadie Nuckols - Friday
Jaylen Thompson - Friday


This Week:
  • Monday
    • Leadership Interviews
    • 5pm-7pm - Guard Auditions
  • Tuesday
    • BAND DAY
      • Wear Summer Uniform
      • 1:30 - Meet at auditorium
      • 3pm-6:30 - PERFORM
    • 6pm-8pm - Guard Auditions
  • Wednesday
    • Drum Major In-Class Auditions
    • Leadership Voting (Closes at 3:30pm)
    • 3:45-4:45 - Tri-M Meeting
  • Thursday
    • 4:30-6:30 - Drum Major Auditions
    • 5pm-7pm - Guard Auditions
  • Friday
    • 3:30pm-done - Band Banquet Decorating
    • 6:30-8:30 - Incoming NEW Percussion Clinic
  • Saturday
    • 5pm-10pm - Charles "Bud" Bell Band Banquet


Looking Ahead to Next Week:
  • Mon - New Parent/Student Meeting, MHSBPA Meeting, Percussion Audition Clinic
  • Tues - Percussion Auditions, MHS Senior Awards
  • Wed - Percussion Auditions
  • Thurs - Percussion Auditions, Leadership Meeting/Cleaning Day, ALL LOCKERS CLEANED OUT, SCHOOL-OWNED INSTRUMENTS RETURNED
  • Fri - Hobbs MS Concert

​Together We Are THE MIGHTY BLACK & GOLD!!!
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All-State Audition Requirements Available

5/1/2026

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Good morning,

For those interested in auditioning for All-State next year, please see the requirements on the website below. These auditions will take place here at MHS on September 12th. Make sure you keep an eye on the website as there will surely be revisions as the summer progresses.

https://fba.flmusiced.org/all-state/audition-requirements/


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This Week in the Mighty Black and Gold

4/26/2026

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​Hello All,

Spring Concert - Everyone is invited and encouraged to come out and show your support for all of our students Friday, May 1st in the Gym and Auditorium.  The whole concert will begin at 6pm in the gym with our Winterguards and Indoor Percussion groups.  Then we will transfer to the Auditorium to hear the rest of our groups at 7pm.  This is a totally FREE event.  Please come out and enjoy the year in review from all of our wonderful students.
​
Band Banquet - The Charles Bud Bell Band Banquet is Saturday, May 9th at the MHS Gym. There will be social time which will include music, dance floor, photo opportunities and lots and lots of food and drink. This is FREE for all BAND Students. If the students would like to bring a friend or date, who is not in band to the social time, and they are a student, they must purchase a ticket to help with the cost of extra food and drinks for guests. If any adult would like to attend the social time, they must purchase a ticket for them as well. Again to cover the cost of extra food. Students tickets are $5 and parent tickets are $10. Please plan to dress formal/semi-formal.


Band Day - On Tuesday May 5th, we will welcome all of our potential new members of the MB&G.  Students will need to wear summer uniforms (Band shirt and blue jeans).  All students will need to report to the band room at 1:30 to grab your marching and concert instruments then go to the auditorium.  We will practice what we can before the new students arrive.  Band day will officially kickoff at 3pm.  Pizza and drinks will be served around 4:30ish over at the band room.  We should be wrapping up the event around 6pmish.

Guard Auditions - The Guard audition clinics will be May 4th, 5th, & 7th 5pm-7pm.  Anyone interested in participating in the Colorguard for marching band must attend these auditions.  Please help us get the word out to anyone interested that is not already in the band. It is at the directors' discretion as to availability of wind players moving to guard..

Percussion Clinics/Auditions - We will hold percussion clinics on May 8th, May 11th,12th 6:30pm-8:30pm.  Auditions will be May 13th and 14th 6:30pm-8:30pm.  Anyone interested in joining the percussion section must attend these clinics.  Remember, it is at the directors' discretion as to availability of wind players moving to percussion. Current percussionists and incoming freshmen percussionists have priority for spots.


May BPA Meeting - the May BPA Monthly meeting will be moved to Monday, May 11th at 7pm after the New Parent/Student meeting.


Step-off Rehearsal - ALL NEW AND RETURNING STUDENTS: Tuesday, May 19th at 6pm-8:30, we will have our first rehearsal of the 2026-27 marching band.  We are excited to welcome all of our new and returning members under one roof for the first time.  Please make sure you bring your instruments.  We will provide all marching instruments (bari saxes, percussion, sousaphones, euphoniums, mellophones). We will issue lockers and music during this rehearsal.  Wear comfortable clothes as we will be going outside at a point during this rehearsal. Parents are welcome to stick around and listen, however, there will be very limited room in the band room that evening.


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


HAPPY BIRTHDAY to the following students according to CutTime:
Kalib Cerbone - Today (Sunday)
Nathan Hassler - Monday
Dakota Powell - Wednesday
Torey McGill - Saturday


This Week:
  • Monday
    • 4pm-6pm - Concert Band Rehearsal
    • 6pm-8:30pm - Staff vs Students Basketball Pep Band
  • Tuesday
    • 4pm-6pm - Symphonic Band Rehearsal
    • 6pm - Avalon MS Concert
  • Wednesday
    • 3:45-5pm - Panther Band Rehearsal
    • 6pm-8:15 - Guard Leadership Interviews
  • Thursday
    • 4pm-6pm - Marching Band Rehearsal
    • 6pm-8pm - Indoor Guard and Percussion Rehearsals
  • Friday
    • 6pm - SPRING CONCERT
  • Saturday
    • Prom
    • 2pm - Small Schools Honor Band Concert
Looking Ahead to Next Week
  • Mon - Leadership Interviews, Colorguard Auditions
  • Tues - BAND DAY, Colorguard Auditions
  • Wed - Drum Major In-Class Conducting, Leadership Voting, Tri-M Meeting (Senior Celebration)
  • Thurs - Drum Major Auditions, Colorguard Auditions
  • Fri - Band Banquet Decorating, New Percussion Clinic
  • Sat - CHARLES "BUD" BELL BAND BANQUET
Together We Are THE MIGHTY BLACK & GOLD!!!
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New Student Info

4/22/2026

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I have attached all of the permission slips for everyone for BAND DAY (See Below)! Remember, this is May 5th.  A bus will be picking you up at your school around 2:40ish.  Please make sure you have these slips in hand especially for our potential guard members.  I have also attached the Band Day Flier and Upcoming Events.  PERCUSSION, we will be offering a new student clinic on May 8th 6:30-8:30 at the band hall.  This is your chance to get an early start to the percussion auditions.  

Avalon Permission Slip - CLICK HERE
Hobbs Permission Slip - CLICK HERE
King Permission Slip - 
CLICK HERE

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This Week in the Mighty Black & Gold

4/19/2026

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​Hello All,

Leadership Applications and other Paperwork - We have began handing out the applications for leadership, senior scholarships, Last Wills, and Letter/Bars.  These can be found on the locker room doors. Please make sure you read through all info and observe the deadlines.  All forms are due by April 24th.

Beats and Eats Festival - The BPA is bringing back the Beats & Eats Festival! This will be held on Saturday, April 25th in Downtown Milton at Jernigan's Landing.  We are looking for arts and food vendors.  If you know anyone interested, please send them the attached poster or send them to this link: http://www.miltonhighschoolband.com/home/beats-eats-jazz-festival-saturday-april-25th Volunteer sign-ups are available on CutTime.  Parents and students are may sign up. Please reach out to Becky Wilson for more information: [email protected] 

2026-27 BPA Board - Thank you to all parents that ran for a position on the 2026-27 BPA board. Congratulations to our 2026-27 BPA Board. President - Amanda Makar, First Vice President - Arlene Wires, Second Vice President - Ashley Preston, Secretary - Lauren Baugus, Assistant Secretary - Hattie Smith, Treasurer - Brandi Ryan Walker, Assistant Treasurer - Richard Roche, Trustee - Scott Hassler, Trustee - Spencer Lunsford.

New Winds/Perc Rehearsal Sit-In - Please help us get the word out to all potential new winds and percussion that they are welcome to bring their instruments and rehearse with Symphonic Band on Tuesday, April 21 5pm-6:30.  They will be able to play along and ask any questions they have.  

Spring Concert - Everyone is invited and encouraged to come out and show your support for all of our students Friday, May 1st in the Gym and Auditorium.  The whole concert will begin at 6pm in the gym with our Winterguards and Indoor Percussion groups.  Then we will transfer to the Auditorium to hear the rest of our groups at 7pm.  This is a totally FREE event.  Please come out and enjoy the year in review from all of our wonderful students.

Band Banquet - The Charles Bud Bell Band Banquet is Saturday, May 9th at the MHS Gym. There will be social time which will include music, dance floor, photo opportunities and lots and lots of food and drink. This is FREE for all BAND Students. If the students would like to bring a friend or date, who is not in band to the social time, and they are a student, they must purchase a ticket to help with the cost of extra food and drinks for guests. If any adult would like to attend the social time, they must purchase a ticket for them as well. Again to cover the cost of extra food. Students tickets are $5 and parent tickets are $10. Please plan to dress formal/semi-formal.

Guard Auditions - The Guard audition clinics will be May 4th, 5th, & 7th 5pm-7pm.  Anyone interested in participating in the Colorguard for marching band must attend these auditions.  Please help us get the word out to anyone interested that is not already in the band. It is at the directors' discretion as to availability of wind players moving to guard..

Percussion Clinics/Auditions - We will hold percussion clinics on May 8th, May 11th,12th 6:30pm-8:30pm.  Auditions will be May 13th and 14th 6:30pm-8:30pm.  Anyone interested in joining the percussion section must attend these clinics.  Remember, it is at the directors' discretion as to availability of wind players moving to percussion. Current percussionists and incoming freshmen percussionists have priority for spots.

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

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to the following students according to CutTime:
Jorgia Denney - Today (Sunday)
Samantha Minnick - Monday
Michael Ragland - Tuesday
Madison Carter - Wednesday
Bell Garza - Wednesday
Juliette - Plocharczyk

This Week:
  • Tuesday
    • 1:30-2:30 - Senior Hooding Ceremony
    • 4pm-6:30 - Symphonic Band Rehearsal
    • 5pm-6:30 - 8th Grade Rehearsal Experience
  • Wednesday
    • 3:45-5pm - Panther Band Rehearsal
  • Thursday
    • 4pm-6pm - Concert Band Rehearsal
    • 6:30 - King MS Concert
  • Friday
    • ALL BANQUET FORMS DUE
  • Saturday
    • 9am-8pm - Beats & Eats Jazz Festival

Looking Ahead to Next Week:
  • Mon - Concert Band Rehearsal, Staff vs Student Basketball Game and Pep Band
  • Tues - Symphonic Band Rehearsal, Avalon MS Concert
  • Wed - Panther Band Rehearsal, Guard Leadership Interviews
  • Thurs - Marching Band Rehearsal, Indoor Percussion and Guard Rehearsal
  • Fri - SPRING CONCERT!
  • Sat - Small Schools Honor Band, Prom

​Together We Are THE MIGHTY BLACK & GOLD!!!
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This Week in the Mighty Black & Gold

4/12/2026

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Hello All,


FBA S&E - Congratulations to all of the participants of the April FBA S&E. These students prepared for individual and group performances the last several months and showed off at Avalon MS this past Saturday. Out of 23 entries, there were14 Superiors, 6 Excellents, 1 Good, 2 Comments only.


Indoor Percussion & Winterguard Showcase - This Thursday, our Black Gold Percussion Ensemble and Winterguard will be giving FREE performances! The percussion will start, followed by our winterguards. The guard students have been creating individual routines as part of this performance. Come on out for a fun night!


Tri-M Talent Show - The Tri-M talent show is next Friday April 17! This is the biggest fundraiser event for Tri-M. We are still looking for acts. Do you have what it takes? We encourage everyone to sign up and showoff your talents. The grand prize is a crisp $100 bill! Please signup and help us spread the word!


Leadership Applications and other Paperwork - We have began handing out the applications for leadership, senior scholarships, Last Wills, and Letter/Bars.  These can be found on the locker room doors. Please make sure you read through all info and observe the deadlines.  All forms are due by April 24th.


MHSBPA Board Voting - Nominations are now closed for the 2026-27 BPA Board.  Please see list below for all band parents that were nominated and accepted for each position. Voting will take place at the April BPA meeting on April 14th. If any parent needs a absentee ballot, please email Mr. Schultz at [email protected] to receive a digital ballot.

President - Amanda Makar
First VP - Arlene Wires
Second VP - Ashley Preston, Becky Wilson
Secretary - Lauren Baugus
Assistant Secretary - Hattie Smith
Treasurer - Tiffany Gamache, Brandi Ryan Walker
Assistant Treasurer - Tosha Duke, Tiffany Gamache, Richard Roche, Brandi Ryan Walker
Trustee - Tosha Duke, Spencer Lunsford, Robert Wilson, Ebony Worthy-Holmes


New Winds/Perc Rehearsal Sit-In - Please help us get the word out to all potential new winds and percussion that they are welcome to bring their instruments and rehearse with Symphonic Band on Tuesday, April 21 5pm-6:30.  They will be able to play along and ask any questions they have.  


Guard Auditions - The Guard audition clinics will be May 4th, 5th, & 7th 5pm-7pm.  Anyone interested in participating in the Colorguard for marching band must attend these auditions.  Please help us get the word out to anyone interested that is not already in the band. It is at the directors' discretion as to availability of wind players moving to guard..


Percussion Clinics/Auditions - We will hold percussion clinics on May 11th and 12th 6:30pm-8:30pm.  Auditions will be May 13th and 14th 6:30pm-8:30pm.  Anyone interested in joining the percussion section must attend these clinics.  Remember, it is at the directors' discretion as to availability of wind players moving to percussion. Current percussionists and incoming freshmen percussionists have priority for spots.
  

Beats and Eats Festival - The BPA is bringing back the Beats & Eats Festival! This will be held on Saturday, April 25th in Downtown Milton at Jernigan's Landing.  We are looking for arts and food vendors.  If you know anyone interested, please send them the attached poster or send them to this link: http://www.miltonhighschoolband.com/home/beats-eats-jazz-festival-saturday-april-25th Volunteer sign-ups are available on CutTime.  Parents and students are may sign up. Please reach out to Becky Wilson for more information: [email protected] 


Spring Concert - Everyone is invited and encouraged to come out and show your support for all of our students Friday, May 1st in the Gym and Auditorium.  The whole concert will begin at 6pm in the gym with our Winterguards and Indoor Percussion groups.  Then we will transfer to the Auditorium to hear the rest of our groups at 7pm.  This is a totally FREE event.  Please come out and enjoy the year in review from all of our wonderful students.


Band Day - On Tuesday May 5th, we will welcome all of our potential new members of the MB&G.  Students will need to wear summer uniforms (Band shirt and blue jeans).  All students will need to report to the band room at 1:30 to grab your marching and concert instruments then go to the auditorium.  We will practice what we can before the new students arrive.  Band day will officially kickoff at 3pm.  Pizza and drinks will be served around 4:30ish over at the band room.  We should be wrapping up the event around 6:30. 


Band Banquet - The Charles Bud Bell Band Banquet is Saturday, May 9th at the MHS Gym. There will be social time which will include music, dance floor, photo opportunities and lots and lots of food and drink. This is FREE for all BAND Students. If the students would like to bring a friend or date, who is not in band to the social time, and they are a student, they must purchase a ticket to help with the cost of extra food and drinks for guests. If any adult would like to attend the social time, they must purchase a ticket for them as well. Again to cover the cost of extra food. Students tickets are $5 and parent tickets are $10. Please plan to dress formal/semi-formal.


Banquet Video - Students, our Band Captains Lillie Leadingham and Bell Garza are in need of your pics and vids for the banquet video.  So far, they have received very little.  Please send them anything you have about the band over the year.  See Lillie and Bell for more details. 


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


HAPPY BIRTHDAY to the following students according to CutTime:
Aidan Burt - Today (Sunday)
Harrison Mossis - Today (Sunday)
Darla Smith - Tuesday
Eli Jones - Thursday
Bradley Toomey - Friday


This Week:
  • Monday
    • 3:45-5pm - Panther Band Rehearsal
    • 4pm-6pm - Optional Weapons Training
  • Tuesday
    • 9:30am-11am - USM Clarinet Professor Masterclass
    • 4pm-6pm - Optional Weapons Training
    • 4pm-6pm - Symphonic Band Rehearsal
    • 7pm - MHSBPA Monthly Meeting
  • Wednesday
    • 4pm - Tri-M Dress Rehearsal
  • Thursday
    • 4pm-6pm - Concert Band Rehearsal
    • 6:30-8pm - Indoor Percussion & Winterguard Showcase
  • Friday
    • 6pm-8pm - Tri-M Talent Show
  • Saturday
    • 9am-Noon - Leadership Workshop


Looking Ahead to Next Week:
  • Tues - Hooding Ceremony, Symphonic Band Rehearsal/New Member sit-in
  • Wed - Panther Band Rehearsal
  • Thurs - Concert Band Rehearsal, King MS Concert
  • Fri - All Banquet Forms Due
  • Sat - Beats & Eats Jazz Festival
Together We Are THE MIGHTY BLACK & GOLD!!!
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Milton, FL 32570


(850)983-5600
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Email:
Michael Schultz - Director of Bands
Bryce Coots - Assistant Band Director
Chandler Sedlacek - Percussion Director
Jaq Jalomo - Colorguard Director
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