​Hello All,
​
All-State Auditions - Congratulations to all of the students that auditioned for All-State Saturday! These students worked hard and improved so much simply by putting yourselves on the line and go through this audition process.  Thank you to the student workers that helped make that a success.  Also, thank you to all of the parents for helping out all day with food set up and other tasks. We received many compliments about how organized everything was. 


Lumpia Due - Lumpia fundraiser forms and money are due this Wednesday September 17th. The BPA will be in the Band room all day collecting money. Please make sure all forms are tallied and you have collected all money.  This is all due by the end of the school day.


Tri-M Induction Ceremony - Mr. Coots has been working hard on putting together the Tri-M induction ceremony.  This will take place at the auditorium Monday at 6pm.  Please plan to wear nice clothes for this.  Think Sunday's best.  There will be performances given throughout as well.  Parents are invited to attend as well. 


Pep Rally - This Friday is our 2nd pep rally of the season.  Please plan to wear the theme or band shirts,


Student Meat Sticking -     We will have a student shish kabob mass meat sticking on Monday, September 22nd.  This is a required event to help replenish supplies.  All students will meet in the cafeteria directly after school on that day.  Concert band will start everything at 1:30, then Symphonic Band at 2:30, then the full band.  We are scheduled to end at 6pm, BUT could end earlier depending on how everything goes. Parents are welcome to volunteer after school as well. 


Band Trip Interest Meeting - We will hold a Band Trip interest meeting at 7pm on Monday the 22nd in the band hall.  Anyone interested in going on this trip is welcome to attend.  The trip this year is being planned for March 23-27 to Universal Studios in Orlando.  Please attend the meeting to get more info.


Guard Camp - This Saturday, the color guard will be holding a rehearsal camp for all guard members.  Please make sure you are there.  This will be to refine and and learn known and new choreography. 


Blackwater Classic - Blackwater Classic is quickly approaching along with the rest of Bandtober.  We are working on putting together a performance schedule of bands for that day.  This is October 4th.  Please remember that students will need to be at the school all day.  We will rehearse that morning, then watch/support all of the visiting bands.  We will be performing at the end of the night right before the University of West Florida Marching Band  I will send out an exact schedule as soon as it is available.  If you are interested in helping out for this event, please email Amanda Makar [email protected] or Arlene Wires at [email protected] for more info.
Mosley Game - As a reminder, we will NOT be attending the Mosely game on September 26th.


Band Pictures - We are planning to take our full marching band and section pics after school on Friday, September 26th.  We will start at 4pm and end around 6pm.  


Percussion Rehearsal - There will be a special percussion rehearsal on Friday, September 26th 7pm-9pm


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


HAPPY BIRTHDAY to the following students according to CutTime:
Ava Dotson - Tuesday
Judah Phillips - Wednesday
Eloise McCollum - Thursday


This Week:

• Monday
  • 6pm-7pm - Tri-M Induction Ceremony
• Tuesday
  • 5pm-8:30 - BPA Lumpia Rolling
  • 6pm-8:30 - Marching Band Rehearsal
• Wednesday
  • Lumpia Fundraisers Due
• Thursday
  • 4pm-7pm - Marching Band Rehearsal
  • 4pm-7pm - BPA Lumpia Rolling
• Friday
  • Pep Rally
    • Wear Pep Rally Theme or Band Shirts
    • 1:40 - Dismiss from class
    • 2:30-3:24 - Pep Rally
  • HOME Game vs Navarre (Band & ROTC Senior Night)
    • 4pm-5pm - Dinner Served by BPA
    • 5:45 - Call Time
    • 6:30 - March-in
    • 6:45 - Escorts Meet with Seniors at band section
    • 6:50 - Senior Night Recognitions
    • 7:30 - Kickoff
    • 10:30pish - March-out/Dismiss
• Saturday
  • 10am-6pm - Color Guard Rehearsal Camp

Looking Ahead to Next Week:

• Mon - Student Meat Sticking, Band Trip Meeting
• Tues - Percussion Band/Chair Placements, BPA Lumpia Rolling, Marching Band Rehearsal
• Wed - Percussion Band/Chair Placements
• Thurs - Percussion Band/Chair Placements, BPA Lumpia Rolling, Marching Band Rehearsal
• Fri - Marching Band Section/Band pics, Percussion Rehearsal
• Sat - BPA Concessions Sales at Sweet Seasons Farm
• Sun - BPA Concessions Sales at Sweet Seasons Farm

Together We Are THE MIGHTY BLACK & GOLD!!!

Hello All,


FSU Trip - I hope everyone had a blast during that HOT and blowout game! Thank you all for being there and making everything that much more enjoyable!


All-State Auditions - This Saturday, we will host the FBA All-State auditions.  Students from around the three-county area will be at MHS.  Thank you to all of the students and parents that have signed up to help.  I will be meeting with the student this week to go over their responsibilities for that day.  GOOD LUCK to all of our students that are auditioning!


Show Shirt Voting - We had 11 wonderful submissions for the show shirts this year.  Students will vote on these on Tuesday.  The winning design will be sent to be professionally rendered then we will take orders.  Shirts will be $12 each.  


MoneyDolly Funds - I have been receiving many inquiries about the MoneyDolly credits.  We have not received the check from MoneyDolly yet.  This should be on Monday.  As soon as we receive that, I can then credit individual student band accounts. 


Lumpia FR - Don't forget that we are currently running the lumpia fundraiser.  We have plenty of extra forms in the band room.  This is Due on September 17th. 


Band Trip - We are in the VERY BEGINNING faze of planning for the Spring band trip.  We are looking to spend three days at Universal Studios, Island of Adventures, and Epic Universe March 23rd-27th.  As soon as we have all of the details ironed out, we  will host a trip meeting to go over everything.  
That is all for now.  I hope you have a wonderful week!


HAPPY BIRTHDAY to the following students according to CutTime:
Coda Turner - Wednesday
Aiden Kern - Thursday
Imani Zandi-Marimi - Saturday
This Week:

• Tuesday
  
  • 6pm-8:30 - Marching Band Rehearsal
    
  • 7pm - MHSBPA Monthly Meeting
    
• Wednesday
  
  • 4pm-4:30 - Tri-M Induction Ceremony Rehearsal
    
• Thursday
  
  • 4pm-7pm - Marching Band Rehearsal
    
• Friday
  
  • HOME Game vs Tate HS
    
    • Wear full uniform
      
    • 4pm-5pm - BPA Dinner for Students
      
    • 6pm - Call Time
      
    • 7:30pm - Kickoff
      
    • 11pmish - March-out/Dismiss
      
• Saturday
  
  • FBA All-State Auditions
    
  • 7am-5pm
    

Looking Ahead to Next Week:

• Mon - Tri-M Induction Ceremony
  
• Tues - Marching Band Rehearsal
  
• Wed - Lumpia FR Due
  
• Thurs - Marching Band Rehearsal
  
• Fri - Pep Rally, HOME Game vs Navarre HS, Band & ROTC Senior Night
  
• Sat - Color Guard Rehearsal Camp
  

Together We Are THE MIGHTY BLACK & GOLD!!!

Hello all,


FSU Band Day - FSU Band Day is THIS SATURDAY!  We still have about 10 or so spots available.  The cost is $60/person.  Doak Campbell Stadium is a CASHLESS facility.  This means they do not accept cash.  Please make plans to bring a card or have it synced to your phone.  Also, you can only bring a clear bag or a small purse into the stadium. 
Here is the itinerary for that day:

• 4:30am CST - Call Time
• 5am CST – Depart for FSU
• 9:30 EST – Arrive FSU
• 11am-2pm – FSU Game
• 2:30pm EST – Depart for Milton
• 5:30pm CST – Arrive Milton High School/Unload/Go Home

Show Shirt Designs - It is time to start the show shirt designs for this year. Each year, we take student-made submissions for the halftime show shirts. These designs are voted on by all band students, then sent to be professionally touched up and placed on black shirts. Here are some requirements for these designs:

• Show title - Artificial Awakening
• Year - 2025-26
• Your name on the back page of design
• Everything else is up to you

Submissions are due by September 3rd. 


Letterman Jackets - Jerry Hester from Hess awards will be doing fittings on THURSDAY, September 4th, during all band classes, in BAND ROOM. Order now for delivery in less than 6 weeks! It will come in in time for all fall events, and the first cold football Friday. Hess Awards has made it easy to order your jacket online at their website https://www.hessawards.com/milton-fl.  When ordering online please use the sizing chart on their website as it is very accurate. We will have order forms. If now is not a good time to order, please keep link above to order at any time. See attachment for more details.


All-State Auditions - FBA All-State auditions will be on Saturday, September 13th here at MHS.  We need student help for this.  We have posted a sign-up in the locker room with various times and positions for that day.  Volunteer hours can be earned with this. 


BPA Shish Kabob Meat Sticking - This Wednesday, the BPA will be making more shish kabobs for the season.  Normally, this would be a required student meat sticking, however this one is volunteer.  It will be held in the cafeteria 4pm-9pm.  Parents and students, we need your help.  You may come and go at any point during this.  Please consider helping.  


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


HAPPY BIRTHDAY to the following students according to CutTime:
Josslyn Kelly - Sunday
Aria Pritchard - Friday
Brayden Wilson - Saturday


This Week

• Monday
  • Labor Day (No School)
• Tuesday
  • 6pm-9pm - Marching Band Rehearsal
• Wednesday
  • 3:45-4:15 - Tri-M Meeting
  • 4pm-9pm - BPA Volunteer Shish Kabob Meat Sticking
• Thursday
  • Letterman Jacket Sizings
  • AWAY Game vs Washington
    • Wear Full Uniform
    • 3:45-4:30 - BPA Student Dinner
    • 4:30 - Call Time
    • 4:45 - Depart for WHS
    • 5:15 - Arrive/Unload
    • 7pm - Kickoff
    • 10:30 - Arrive/Unload/Dismiss MHS
• Saturday
  • FSU Band Day
    • Doak Campbell is Cashless.
    • 4:30am - Call Time
    • 4:45am - Depart for FSU
    • 9:30am EST - Arrive FSU
    • 10am EST - Marching Chiefs Skull Sessions
    • 11am EST - Kickoff
    • 2:30pmish EST - Depart for MHS
    • 5:30pmish CST - Arrive/Unload MHS

Looking Ahead to Next Week

• Tues - Marching Band Rehearsal, MHSBPA Monthly Meeting
• Wed - Tri-M Induction Ceremony Rehearsal
• Thurs - Marching Band Rehearsal
• Fri - HOME Game vs Tate HS
• Sat - All-State Auditions

​Together We Are THE MIGHTY BLACK & GOLD!!!

Checkout procedures:
Students must have a note from a parent to give to the head chaperone (Ashley Preston) or the band directors BEFORE we depart. At the end of the game, we will march back to the band truck and dismiss. At that point, students will need to go back to their bus with the chaperones and grab belongings. After that, they will meet Mrs. Preston at BUS 1 along with their ride and checkout with her. Yes, you will need to walk or drive across campus to meet at bus 1.  Understand, this procedure is to ensure the safety of all students.

Parking at Milton HS:
Below a map of our campus showing the band hall and math west buildings.  On this map, you will see areas that are circled indicating a no parking zone.  When we return from away events, it is vital to keep those areas clear so we can unload and dismiss as soon as possible.  We have to be able to back the band trucks in to their spots and pull the buses into the drop-off area.  Understand that if you park in the parking spots next to the bus pick-up/drop-off area, you may have to wait for the buses to leave before you can depart.  We will unload both trucks and get all instruments into the band room before we dismiss.  No student is to leave until the band dismisses inside the band room.  ​

Hello All,
​
Great job last week! We really did our part in creating a great atmosphere for the game and we received a lot of compliments on the performance.  We are off to a great start MB&G!


Pensacola Game - This week, we play Pensacola HS at Pensacola.  We will make a decision on uniforms later in the week.  Currently, the plan is to be in summer uniform, however, there is a chance we will be in full uniform.  The full itinerary is below.


Chaperones and Truck Drivers - We have added an additional 5 chaperone spots and 2 truck driver spots for the game this week.  If you would like to chaperone or drive the other truck please sign up on CutTime.  We already have a driver and a rider for one truck.  We are in need of a driver and a rider for the other truck.   


BPA Dinner Friday - The BPA will be serving student dinners in room 131 Math West this week 3:45-4:30.  We encourage all students to take advantage of this free meal.  Please make sure you eat something before we depart.


Bus Sign-ups - All students should have signed up for a bus at this point.  Please make sure you have signed up on Monday if you have not.


Show Shirt Designs - It is time to start the show shirt designs for this year. Each year, we take student-made submissions for the halftime show shirts. These designs are voted on by all band students, then sent to be professionally touched up and placed on black shirts. Here are some requirements for these designs:

• Show title - Artificial Awakening
• Year - 2025-26
• Your name on the back page of design
• Everything else is up to you

Submissions are due by September 3rd. 


Lumpia Fundraiser - We will be kicking off the Lumpia fundraiser this week.  Students will be able to make $5 per bag of lumpia sold.  These are hand-rolled and our own recipe.  Lumpia will be delivered before Thanksgiving, probably in October.  


FSU Band Day - On September 6th, FSU will be hosting their band day event.  This event gives students the opportunity to see the marching chiefs up close  in person and attend an FSU game.  We have received 110 FREE tickets for this event.  We still have plenty of seats.   Band students and parents may sign up to attend.  The cost is $60/person.  This is for the cost the buses. This is a first come first served basis.  Money must be turned in directly to the directors upon signing up.  No online payments can be made for this.  Checks or cash only.  Also, since this is outside of the normal band fee, no overage of CutTime payments will be able to be used for this. 
Here is the itinerary for that day:

• 4:30am CST - Call Time
• 5am CST – Depart for FSU
• 9:30 EST – Arrive FSU
• 11am-2pm – FSU Game
• 2:30pm EST – Depart for Milton
• 5pm CST – Arrive Milton High School/Unload/Go Home

All-State Auditions - FBA All-State auditions will be on Saturday, September 13th here at MHS.  Any student wishing to audition MUST register with us by Tuesday of this week.  We will also need student help for this.  We will post a sign-up in the locker room with various times and positions for that day.  Volunteer hours can be earned with this. 


Rehearsals Next Week - The week of the Washington game, we will only have one rehearsal since that game is on a Thursday.  That Tuesday rehearsal will be 6pm-9pm instead of 8:30.  Please adjust calendars accordingly.  


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


HAPPY BIRTHDAY to the following student according to CutTime:
Riley Clark - Monday


This Week:

• Tuesday
  • Lumpia Fundraiser Sales Kickoff
  • 5pm-8:30 - BPA Lumpia Rolling
  • 6pm-8:30 - Marching Band Rehearsal
• Wednesday
  • 4pm-4:30 - Tri-M Honor Society Interest Meeting
• Thursday
  • 4pm-7pm - BPA Lumpia Rolling
  • 4pm-7pm - Marching Band Rehearsal
• Friday
  • AWAY Game vs Pensacola HS
    • Uniform TBD
    • 3:45-4:30 - BPA Dinner for Students in room 131
    • 4:30 -  Call Time
    • 4:45 - Depart for PHS
    • 5:15 - Arrive PHS/Unload
    • 6:30 - March-in
    • 7pm - Kickoff
    • 11pmish - Arrive/Unload/Dismiss MHS
• Saturday
  • 6pm-9pm - Battery Percussion Rehearsal

Looking Ahead to Next Week:

• Mon - Labor Day No School
• Tues - Marching Band Rehearsal
• Wed - Volunteer BPA Shish Kabob Meat Sticking, Tri-M Meeting
• Thurs - AWAY Game vs Washington
• Sat - FSU Band Day

Together We Are THE MIGHTY BLACK & GOLD!!!

Hello All,

Please see the schedule below for events this week.  I hope everyone's first week of school was amazing! Happy second week to all.


First Home Game - This Friday is our first football game of the year! I hope all of you are excited! See the itinerary below.  Remember, we will wear summer uniform for this game.  Leadership may wear leadership shirts. Call time is 6:00pm and kickoff is 7:30pm.  


BPA Dinner for Students - The BPA will be serving optional dinner for students at the concession stand at the football field this Friday.  This is a free meal for students beginning at 4pm.  Students, please make sure you eat something before the 6pm call time.


Attendance - It is VITAL that all students are at all rehearsals and performances! The band is negatively affected when students are absent.  A big portion of the band grade, be it marching, concert, indoor, or more, is attendance.  Students will receive a zero in the gradebook for each absence.  Depending on the situation, students may make up these absences with an assignment given by the directors.  This could be a one hour practice session at the band room outside of normal rehearsal times,  an essay, pass-offs, etc.  Remember, while performances are required, they are also earned and a privilege.  Directors reserve the right to deny performances for any student if deemed that the student is not holding up to the standards and responsibilities of the band; this does include in other classrooms as well.  To put it simply, just be present and prepared.


FSU Band Day - On September 6th, FSU will be hosting their band day event.  This event gives students the opportunity to see the marching chiefs up close  in person and attend an FSU game.  We have received 110 FREE tickets for this event.  We still have plenty of seats.   Band students and parents may sign up to attend.  The cost is $60/person.  This is for the cost the buses. This is a first come first served basis.  Money must be turned in directly to the directors upon signing up.  No online payments can be made for this.  Checks or cash only.  Also, since this is outside of the normal band fee, no overage of CutTime payments will be able to be used for this. 
Here is the itinerary for that day:

• 4:30am CST - Call Time
• 5am CST – Depart for FSU
• 9:30 EST – Arrive FSU
• 11am-2pm – FSU Game
• 2:30pm EST – Depart for Milton
• 5pm CST – Arrive Milton High School/Unload/Go Home

East Milton ES Pep Rally - We have been asked to perform this Friday August 22nd at Eat Milton ES.  We need all leadership for this and invite anyone else that can get a ride over for this.  The meeting time at East Milton is 7:30am.  This is a great time to show off for our future panthers! 


MoneyDolly FR - WOW! We have reached our goal of $25,000 raised for the band, and surpassed it by raising over $30,000! Thank you to all who participated in this fundraiser.  I will get a print out soon and will credit the students that participated.  


Lumpia Fundraiser - We have pushed the kickoff of the lumpia fundraiser to next week. school. Our BPA committee has been meeting weekly to prepare 40,000+ hand-rolled lumpia.  This is also our very own recipe.  Go ahead and get the word out now.  


Loading Crew Sign-ups - Our Band Captains have placed the loading crew sign-ups on the locker room door.  Please sign up by the end of the day Monday.  The captains will announce loading crew after that.  


Bus Sign-ups - We will begin bus sign-ups on Monday.  Leadership and Seniors will be Tuesday, Juniors Wednesday, Sophomores Thursday, and Freshmen on Friday.  Colorguard will all be on the same bus.  Also, for those that have signed up for loading crew, your will be placed on bus one.  We will have 5 total buses.  


HAPPY BIRTHDAY to the following students according to CutTime:
Micol Bartlett - Wednesday
Kate Roche - Wednesday
Evan Pittman - Friday
Conner Wilson - Saturday

This Week:

• Tuesday
  • 6pm-8:30 - Marching Band Rehearsal

• Thursday
  • 4pm-7pm - Marching Band Rehearsal
  • 4pm-7pm - BPA Lumpia Rolling

• Friday
  • East Milton ES Pep Rally
    • Wear a band shirt
    • 7:30am - Meet at East Milton ES
  • MHS Pep Rally
    • Wear a band shirt or pep rally theme
    • 1:40 - Students meet at band room
  • HOME Game vs Crestview HS
    • Wear Summer Uniform
    • 6:00 - Call Time
    • 6:10 - Uniform Inspection
    • 6:45 - March-in
    • 7:30pm - Kickoff
    • 10:30pmish - March-out/Dismiss

Looking Ahead to Next Week:

• Tues - Marching Band Rehearsal, BPA Lumpia Rolling
• Wed - Tri-M Interest Meeting
• Thurs - Marching Band Rehearsal
• Fri - Away Game vs. Pensacola HS
• Sat - Percussion Rehearsal (Battery Only)

Together We Are THE MIGHTY BLACK & GOLD!!!

Hello All,


WELCOME BACK TO SCHOOL!! We are excited to start the school year! I hope you are as well.  The first day of school is always a great restart.  Remember, you start the year with a clean slate.  What will it be by May.  Only you can decide.  The year will be what you make it. Good luck to all and remember, we are here to help.


Marching Band Rehearsals - We will begin normal rehearsals this week. These are Tuesdays 6pm-8:30 and Thursdays 4pm-7pm.  We may vary these rehearsals depending on circumstances that may arise, i.e. Thursday games, weather, necessity, etc. In these events, we will communicate well ahead of time.


Attendance - It is VITAL that all students are at all rehearsals and performances! The band is negatively affected when students are absent.  A big portion of the band grade, be it marching, concert, indoor, or more, is attendance.  Students will receive a zero in the gradebook for each absence.  Depending on the situation, students may make up these absences with an assignment given by the directors.  This could be a one hour practice session at the band room outside of normal rehearsal times,  an essay, pass-offs, etc.  Remember, while performances are required, they are also earned and a privilege.  Directors reserve the right to deny performances for any student if deemed that the student is not holding up to the standards and responsibilities of the band; this does include in other classrooms as well.  To put it simply, just be present and prepared.


MHSBPA Monthly Meeting - Tuesday at 7 pm is our monthly BPA Parent Meeting. It will be held in the Band Hall for now. Lots of information this month about upcoming events.


Seniors - Please plan to being your bibbers and guard uniforms this Tuesday.  Mrs. Rachel Downs will be here at 4:30 on that day to take your pictures in uniform for the senior banners.  


Chaperone Training Meeting - We will be holding a chaperone info meeting this coming Thursday, August 14th at 7:30pm-8:30pm in the band hall.  All guardians wanting to chaperone any event this year (Games, Competitions, Performances, etc.) will need to make plans to attend this meeting. 
FSU Band Day - On September 6th, FSU will be hosting their band day event.  This event gives students the opportunity to see the marching chiefs up close  in person and attend an FSU game.  We have received 110 FREE tickets for this event.  We still have plenty of seats.   Band students and parents may sign up to attend.  The cost is $60/person.  This is for the cost the buses. This is a first come first served basis.  Money must be turned in directly to the directors upon signing up.  No online payments can be made for this.  Checks or cash only.  Also, since this is outside of the normal band fee, no overage of CutTime payments will be able to be used for this. 
Here is the itinerary for that day:

• 4:30am CST - Call Time
  
• 5am CST – Depart for FSU
  
• 9:30 EST – Arrive FSU
  
• 11am-2pm – FSU Game
  
• 2:30pm EST – Depart for Milton
  
• 5pm CST – Arrive Milton High School/Unload/Go Home
  

Wind Concert Instruments - All wind concert instruments must be returned for class on Tuesday.  


East Milton ES Pep Rally - We have been asked to perform next Friday August 22nd at Eat Milton ES.  We need all leadership for this and invite anyone else that can get a ride over for this.  The meeting time at East Milton is 7:30am.  This is a great time to show off for our future panthers! 


MoneyDolly FR - We have reached our goal of $25,000 raised for the band.  We still have 5 days and money can still be earned.  Remember, every donation counts towards the student band fee.  I will get a print out at the end and will credit the students that participated.  There's still time! Currently as of this text, the clarinets are back in the lead! 


Lumpia Fundraiser - We will be kicking off our lumpia fundraiser the second week of school.  our BPA committee has been meeting weekly to prepare 40,000+ hand-rolled lumpia.  This is also our very own recipe.  Go ahead and get the word out now.  


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


HAPPY BIRTHDAY to the following students according to CutTime:
Cassidy Forester - Today (Sunday)
Calleigh Menefee - Today (Sunday)
Jarrod Johnson - Tuesday
Alyssia Corey - Saturday
Dylin Messick - Saturday


This Week:

• Monday
  
  • FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL :-)
    
• Tuesday
  
  • 4:30-6pm - Senior Band Pictures
    
  • 6pm-8:30 - Marching Band Rehearsal
    
  • 7pm - MHSBPA Monthly Meeting
    
• Thursday
  
  • 4pm-7pm - Marching Band Rehearsal
    
  • 4pm-7pm - BPA Lumpia Rolling
    
  • 7:30-8:30 - Chaperone Meeting
    

Looking Ahead to Next Week:

• Tues - Marching Band Rehearsal, BPA Lumpia Rolling
  
• Thurs - Marching Band Rehearsal, Lumpia Rolling
  
• Fri - East Milton ES Pep Rally, MHS Pep Rally, Home Game vs. Crestview
  

Together We Are THE MIGHTY BLACK & GOLD!!!