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!!!