Hello All,

We are slowly getting busier and busier with the Mighty Black & Gold as we get further into the school year.  We will be adding more and varied rehearsals after this week to include the 3 concert bands after All-County is finished.  

This Friday is the Santa Rosa County All-County Concert at 7pm in the MHS Auditorium.  All are invited to come out and watch these students as they will be under the direction of recent FBA Hall of Fame inductee, Joe Hooten.  The Middle School will perform first immediately followed by the High School.  I can tell you that this concert will be one you do not want to miss!  It is free as well.

We are close to the first competition for the indoor percussion and indoor guard.  Next Saturday, February 2nd will be the first show of the year hosted at Tate HS.  If you would like to keep up with the show schedule week-by-week as well as scores and recaps from previous shows, you can go to the GCGPC website by clicking HERE.  You do not have to be a memmber of GCGPC to view these events and you do not have to sign up for any kind of membership.  

Finally, we are in desperate need of fair share payments!! At this point, all but $50 should be paid in your fair share accounts.  We are still needing to pay bills for goods and services given to students for marching season that we have NO money to pay with.  Please make all efforts to get all fair shares up to date.  This includes indoor percussion and colorguard as well.  We will be forced to cancel performances and competitions if we do not have the money to pay for them.  Again, please make all efforts to get fair shares up to date.

That is all for this week.  I hope everyone has an outstanding week!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to the following students according to Charms:
Jordan Bishop - Today (Sunday)
Tristan Carmichael - Monday
Peyton Majors - Monday

This Week:
Monday
MLK Day (No Classes)
MLK Parade (Jazz Band Performance)
- 9am - Call Time
- 10am - Parade Start
- 11amish - Parade End
Noon-8pm - IP Rehearsal

Tuesday
5pm-9pm - IG Rehearsal
6pm-8pm - All-County Rehearsal
6:30 - Music Festival Committee Meeting

Thursday
5pm-9pm - IG Rehearsal
6pm-9pm - All-County Rehearsal

Friday
9am-3pm - All-County Rehearsal
7pm - All-County Concert

Looking Ahead to Next Week:
Mon - Concert Band Rehearsal, IP Rehearsal
Tues - Symphonic Band Rehearsal, IG Rehearsal, Individual Band Pictures
Wed - Panther Band Rehearsal, Individual Band Pictures, School-Owned Instrument Fee Due ($50)
Thurs - Troy SEUS Honor Band, IP/IG Rehearsal
Fri - Troy SEUS Honor Band, UCF Honor Band
Sat - Troy SEUS Honor Band, UCF Honor Band, Indoor Show @ Tate HS

Together We Are THE MIGHTY BLACK & GOLD!!!

Hello All,

MERRY CHRISTMAS & HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL!!

Welcome back everyone! I hope your 2019 is going splendidly so far.  It has been a while since our last update and there has been A LOT going on in the Mighty Black & Gold since December.  The biggest and most obvious was the band trip to Great Smokey Mountains! Just a quick word on the trip: First of all thank you to all of our wonderful students for being on your best behavior and just plain having fun.  Same goes to the adults LOL.  Thank you adults for helping us keep track of everyone and chaperoning in general! Secondly, the trip was a resounding success! Everyone had a blast and we even saw snow! 

With the new year comes a whole new season for the band.  We are completely in the midst of indoor season for all of our groups.  The percussion and colorguard have been going strong for some time now with their first competition being on Saturday, February 2nd at Tate High School.  The other ensembles will begin their after school rehearsals after All-County is finished.  Speaking of All-County, those rehearsals begin this Thursday as well as next Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday with the concert being next Friday at 7pm in the MHS Auditorium.  

The Jazz Band will be in performance at the MLK parade on Monday morning the 21st.  I am still working out an itinerary, but the parade will take place that morning.  More details to come.  

For those interested in the USM All-South Honor Band, the deadline for this has been extended to Monday, January 21st.  Please CLICK HERE for further information.  

Finally, we are in the final semester of the 2018-19 school year.  With that, make sure you keep up to date on everything.  Band calendar, homework, rehearsals, homework, performances, homework.  You get the idea.  Finish strong is always what we tell everyone and it is very accurate.  If you are in need of help, you have 230 resources available to you.  All you have to do is ask! 

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

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to the following students according to charms and since the last time I sent a weekly update:
TylerSkinner - Dec 11
Trysta Schaefers - Dec 13
Zoe Donald - Dec 14
Tori Farley - Dec 15
Chloe Chipley - Dec 16
Kaleb Malec - Dec 17
Morgan Mathis - Dec 19
Luke Justice - Dec 20
Callie Black - Dec 30
Christian Martinez - Dec 30
AnneMarie Seamon - Jan 4
Maegan Hernandez - Jan 5
Avionna Moses - Jan 6
Amarion Moses - Jan 6
Frederick Sutton - Jan 6
Brooklyn Williams - Jan 8
Curtis Clark - Monday
Haley Priddy - Monday
Nathaniel Lewis - Tuesday
Tyler Hayhurst - Wednesday

This Week:
Monday
6pm-9pm - IP Rehearsal

Tuesday
5pm-9pm - IG Rehearsal
7pm - MHSBPA Monthly Meeting

Thursday
6pm-8pm - All-County Rehearsal
5pm-9pm - IG Rehearsal

Friday
Report Cards

Looking Ahead to Next Week:
Mon - MLK Day (No Classes), Jazz Band Parade Performance in the Morning, IP Rehearsal
Tues - All-County Rehearsal, IG Rehearsal Music Fest Committee Meeting
Thurs - All-County Rehearsal, IG Rehearsal
Fri - All-County Rehearsal/Concert

Together We Are THE MIGHTY BLACK & GOLD!!!

Hello All,

Great job to all at the Christmas Concert last week!! It was so nice seeing the hard work of our students on display once again.

This Tuesday is the trip meeting.  Anyone going on the band trip to Gatlinburg are highly encouraged to be at this meeting as we will be going over every aspect of the trip including what to bring as well as the day-to-day itinerary.  

Lastly, remember the Christmas parade has been moved to this Saturday.  The itinerary is below.  Students are to wear full uniforms minus helmets.  You are encouraged to decorate your instruments and person as long as you can still play and march.  Also, please try to wear some kind of Santa Hat.  

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

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to the following students this week according to Charms:
Tyler Skinner - Tuesday
Trysta Schaefers - Thursday
Faith Thai - Thursday
Zoe Donald - Friday
Tori Farley - Saturday

This Week:
Monday

6pm-9pm - IP Rehearsal

Tuesday
3:15-4:45 - Jazz Band performance at Forythe House
6:30 - Trip Meeting

Thursday
5pm-9pm - Indoor Colorguard Rehearsal
6pm-9pm - IP Rehearsal

Saturday
Milton Christmas Parade
- 4pm-4:45 - Band Room Unlocked
- 5pm - Call Time at corner of Byron and James Streets
- 6pm - Parade Start 
- 7pmish - End at Margaret Street Church of Christ

Looking Ahead to Next Week:
Mon - Jazz Band Perform in Cafeteria, IP Rehearsal
Tues - 1st & 2nd Period  Exams, Guard Rehearsal
Wed - 3rd & 4th Period Exams
Thurs - 5th & 6th Period Exams, IP Rehearsal, Guard Rehearsal

Together We Are THE MIGHTY BLACK & GOLD!!!

Hello All,

Thank you everyone for your understanding with the cancellation of the Christmas parade as well as the Veteran's Day parade.  We still do not have word on any rescheduling for the Christmas parade, but will get the word out as soon as we know.

This Thursday at 6:30 the Mighty Black & Gold Panther, Concert, and Symphonic bands along with the Blackwater Beats Jazz Band will be in performance.  This is a free concert that will take place in the MHS Auditorium.  Please come out and support our wonderful students and get into the holiday season! 

This Friday is also the band Christmas Party for the students right after school till around 8pm.  All students are invited to come out and enjoy a pasta bar provided by the BPA, a movie/kickball, and the secret Santa gift exchange.  Students, if you choose to participate in the gift exchange, you must provide a gift worth a minimum of $5.  We will start taking these up on Monday.  Gifts need to be brought to me (Schultz) first so I can add you to the list.  

Last but not least, if you are interested in participating in the USM All-South Honor Band this year, please CLICK HERE, read the info, and follow the links provided.  We can help with recordings if needed, but you will need to fill out the application.  

That is all for now.  I hope everyone has an amazing week!! 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to the following students according to Charms:
Mikayla Raney - Today (Sunday)
Sydney Stenerson - Monday
Shawn Gallaway - Wednesday

This Week:
Monday
3:45-6pm - Concert Band Rehearsal
6pm-9pm - IP Rehearsal

Tuesday
4pm-6pm - Symphonic Band Rehearsal
5pm-9pm - Indoor Guard Rehearsal
5:45 - Adult Meat Sticking

Wednesday
4pm-5:30 - Panther Band Rehearsal

Thursday
BAND CHRISTMAS CONCERT
- 6pm - Call Time in concert black uniform (Normal uniform minus gauntlets, gloves, and helmet)
- 6:30 - Concert Start
5pm-9pm - Indoor Guard Rehearsal

Friday
3:45-8pmish - Band Christmas Party

Looking Ahead to Next Week:
Mon - IP Rehearsal
Tues - Jazz Band Performance at Forsythe House, Trip Meeting, Indoor Guard Rehearsal
Thurs - IP Rehearsal, Indoor Guard Rehearsal
Sat - BPA Christmas Party

Together We Are THE MIGHTY BLACK & GOLD!!!

Hello All,

I sure hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving Break!! I want everyone to know once again how thankful we are to have you in our family and can't wait to see ya'll again this week!

We are in the final stages of trip planning and need to make sure everyone has signed up for an excursion.  As it stands we still have about 50 students or parents that have yet to sign up.  EVERYONE who is going on the trip MUST fill out the excursion form.  We will be booking these excursions on Thursday.  You can access this form at the following link:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc6inZ-lOQldcMBnkCVLPSFmofQEB4yK1XM97F_gjTf0xLUvw/viewform

This Saturday is the Christmas parade.  Please look at the itinerary carefully below.  I encourage everyone to decorate yourself and/or your instrument for this.  You must be able to march and play and not damage your instrument or uniform.  We will not be wearing helmets, however, we do ask that you wear some kind of Christmas cover for your head.  

Next Thursday, December 6th is the annual band Christmas Concert.  This will be at 6:30pm in the Auditorium at MHS and of course is FREE.  Please tell everyone you know to come out and support our wonderful students and enjoy some great seasonal music that will hopefully get you in the Christmas spirit.  

That is all for now.  I hope everyone has a fantastic week!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to the following students according to charms:
Alyssa Skinner - Monday
Talmage Hale - Tuesday
Jonathan Sauls - Tuesday
Rafael Maldonado - Wednesday
Blake Welch - Thursday

This Week:
Monday
6pm-9pm - Indoor Percussion (IP) Rehearsal

Thursday
3:45-6pm - Concert Band Rehearsal
6pm-9pm - IP Rehearsal

Friday
4pm-5:30 - Symphonic Band Rehearsal

Saturday
Christmas Parade
- 4pm - Band Room Unlocked
- 4:45 - Band Room LOCKED
- 5pm - Call Time in Full Uniform minus helmets at corner of Byrom and James Street North of the Skate Park
  - 6pm - Parade Begins
- 7pmish - Parade ends at Margaret Street Church of Christ 

Looking Ahead to Next Week:
Mon - Concert Band Rehearsal, IP Rehearsal
Tues - Symphonic Band Rehearsal, Adult Meat Sticking
Wed - Panther Band Rehearsal
Thurs - CHRISTMAS CONCERT
Fri - Band Christmas Party

Together We Are THE MIGHTY BLACK & GOLD!!!

Hello All,

First and foremost, THANK YOU TO ALL OF OUR VETERANS AND ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY AND FAMILIES FOR ALL THAT YOU HAVE DONE, ARE DOING, AND WILL DO TO ALLOW US TO FREELY DO WHAT WE DO EVERYDAY!! This is the land of the free because it is the home of the brave! We will never forget!

Unfortunately the Veterans Day parade had to be cancelled because of the rain, however the ceremony still took place in the MHS auditorium today.  Thank you and good job to Sydney Mosley and Jordan Bishop for a moving performance of Taps at the end of the ceremony.

If you have not done so, please sign up for an excursion option for the band trip.  CLICK HERE and read over the information and fill out the form.  Sign-up must be completed by this Friday

I encourage all to come out and look through and hopefully buy music this Tuesday at the band room from 3pm-7pm.  Beethoven & Co will be here with a ton of music written for your instrument and most combination of ensembles you can think of.  This is your opportunity to buy a piece if you are interested in performing in the FBA solo & ensemble.

The Troy SEUS and USM All-South Honor Band info has been released.  Both of these are online.  USM is the only one that requires a taped audition to be submitted upon application.  If you need help with this recording, please let us know and we will record you before the Christmas break.  You will still need to submit it on your own.  Please click the following links for more information:

Troy SEUS - CLICK HERE - Due Nov. 26th
USM All-South - CLICK HERE - Due Jan. 9th

Finally, this will be the last weekly update until after the Thanksgiving break.  Please make sure you look at the calendar below and on Charms.  The indoor schedules should be posted very soon.  Stay safe and I hope everyone has a great break! 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to the following students according to charms:
Abdul Muhammad - Sunday
Savannah Weeks - Sunday
Hazel Heffernan - Tuesday
Madison King - Wednesday
Carlos Lopez - Nov. 18th
Destinee Stevens - Nov. 20th

This Week:
Monday
Veterans Day (No Classes)

Tuesday
3pm-7pm - Beethoven & Co Music Sale
7pm - MHSBPA Monthly Meeting

Wednesday
4pm-5:30 - Panther Band Rehearsal

Thursday
3:45-6pm - Concert Band Rehearsal

Friday
Deadline for excursion sign-up

Looking Ahead to Next Week:
FALL BREAK (No Classes)

Looking Ahead to 2 Weeks from now:
Wed - Panther Band Rehearsal
Thurs - Concert Band Rehearsal
Fri - Symphonic Band Rehearsal
Sat - Christmas Parade

Together We Are THE MIGHTY BLACK & GOLD!!!