Hello All,
Band Camp - It's here!! We are finally to the most important two weeks of the beginning of marching season. Over these weeks of camp, we will be learning music, drill, and body work for as much of the show as possible. DO NOT MISS!! When students miss, this affects the whole band. Make sure you are drinking plenty of fluids and eating. Here are some items to consider bringing
Band camp cafe accounts - If you would like to add money ahead of time , Arlene Wires will be in the band room on Monday from 12:30-1:00 pm. You can pay with cash, card or check made out to MHSBPA. You can also pay when you come through the line. Any questions see Ms. Arlene
Band Camp Dress Up Days - Our leadership has put together the dress up days. I encourage everyone to participate. There will be competitions between each section for each day, with the winning section announced at the end of each rehearsal. See themes on below:
Week 1
7/13 - Monsters
7/14 - Section colors
Drum Majors: light blue
Flutes: yellow
Clarinets: green
Saxes: purple
Trumpets: orange
Mellophones: teal
Trombones: white
Euphoniums: red
Tubas: gray
Percussion: pink
CG: black
Managers: Camouflage
7/15 - Duo day
7/16 - Red white and blue
Week 2
7/20 - White lie
7/21 - Crazy socks
7/22 - Christmas in July
7/23 - Decades
seniors: 70s
juniors: 80s
sophomores: 90s
freshmen: 2000s
Car Wash - This Saturday is the mass band car wash. Remember, this is a FREE wash. You must get those pledges in order to make profits from this fundraiser. All students must sign-up in the band room by Monday.
Car Wash Help - WE ARE STILL IN NEED OF HELP FROM PARENTS. To sign-up, you will need to go to the carwash event on CutTime and click the sign-up option for the time and location. I will be sending out a separate direction sheet for all chaperones with detailed instructions about your responsibilities later this week. We still have open slots for the following:
Bibber and shoes Orders - The link to order bibbers is open and close on the 24th. Please make sure you order the bibbers during that two week time. Shoes need to be ordered now as well. Click the following link to access order info: http://www.miltonhighschoolband.com/uniform-ordering-information.html
BPA Trainings - The BPA is offering 2 important trainings this week and next, both on Tuesday. This week is concessions training, next week is cash register training. If you wish to help out at all in these areas for the year, it is highly encouraged to attend these trainings! Email the BPA for more info: [email protected]
Chaperone Training - Tuesday, July 21st at 7pm, we will be giving the chaperone training. This is the only training for the year. If you plan to help chaperone the band in any way (Football Games, Bus travel, Concerts, etc) please make sure you attend this meeting.
Preview Show - Go ahead and make plans now to be at the first performance of the 2026-27 MHS Mighty Black & Gold on Thursday, July 23rd at 7pm in the Football stadium. This is a free performance that you do not want to miss it!
Freshmen Day Pep Rally - Friday July 24th is Freshmen Day at MHS. Freshmen students are encouraged to participate in all of the festivities that SGA will be putting on. Please call the MHS front office for info. Sophomores - Seniors will meet in the band room at 10am to get ready for the pep rally. We should be done by 12:30. Please wear summer uniforms for this.
That is all for now. We look forward to a great two weeks! Get some rest!
This Week:
Looking Ahead to Next Week:
Together We Are THE MIGHT BLACK & GOLD!
Band Camp - It's here!! We are finally to the most important two weeks of the beginning of marching season. Over these weeks of camp, we will be learning music, drill, and body work for as much of the show as possible. DO NOT MISS!! When students miss, this affects the whole band. Make sure you are drinking plenty of fluids and eating. Here are some items to consider bringing
- Water Thermos/Camel Pack
- Snacks
- Deodorant
- Sunscreen
- Hat
- Deodorant
- Sunglasses
- Cloths in which to stay cool
- Change of clothes if you want get out of sweaty clothes
- Deodorant
- Gold Bond
- Music/Equipment
- Good Attitude
- and Deodorant
- Also, please shower daily
Band camp cafe accounts - If you would like to add money ahead of time , Arlene Wires will be in the band room on Monday from 12:30-1:00 pm. You can pay with cash, card or check made out to MHSBPA. You can also pay when you come through the line. Any questions see Ms. Arlene
Band Camp Dress Up Days - Our leadership has put together the dress up days. I encourage everyone to participate. There will be competitions between each section for each day, with the winning section announced at the end of each rehearsal. See themes on below:
Week 1
7/13 - Monsters
7/14 - Section colors
Drum Majors: light blue
Flutes: yellow
Clarinets: green
Saxes: purple
Trumpets: orange
Mellophones: teal
Trombones: white
Euphoniums: red
Tubas: gray
Percussion: pink
CG: black
Managers: Camouflage
7/15 - Duo day
7/16 - Red white and blue
Week 2
7/20 - White lie
7/21 - Crazy socks
7/22 - Christmas in July
7/23 - Decades
seniors: 70s
juniors: 80s
sophomores: 90s
freshmen: 2000s
Car Wash - This Saturday is the mass band car wash. Remember, this is a FREE wash. You must get those pledges in order to make profits from this fundraiser. All students must sign-up in the band room by Monday.
Car Wash Help - WE ARE STILL IN NEED OF HELP FROM PARENTS. To sign-up, you will need to go to the carwash event on CutTime and click the sign-up option for the time and location. I will be sending out a separate direction sheet for all chaperones with detailed instructions about your responsibilities later this week. We still have open slots for the following:
- Adv. Auto 9:30am - 3 slots
- Adv. Auto 12:15pm - 2 slots
- MHS 12:15pm - 1 slot
- First Ap. Church 12:15 - 2 slots
- Milton Carpet 12:15pm - 2 slots
Bibber and shoes Orders - The link to order bibbers is open and close on the 24th. Please make sure you order the bibbers during that two week time. Shoes need to be ordered now as well. Click the following link to access order info: http://www.miltonhighschoolband.com/uniform-ordering-information.html
BPA Trainings - The BPA is offering 2 important trainings this week and next, both on Tuesday. This week is concessions training, next week is cash register training. If you wish to help out at all in these areas for the year, it is highly encouraged to attend these trainings! Email the BPA for more info: [email protected]
Chaperone Training - Tuesday, July 21st at 7pm, we will be giving the chaperone training. This is the only training for the year. If you plan to help chaperone the band in any way (Football Games, Bus travel, Concerts, etc) please make sure you attend this meeting.
Preview Show - Go ahead and make plans now to be at the first performance of the 2026-27 MHS Mighty Black & Gold on Thursday, July 23rd at 7pm in the Football stadium. This is a free performance that you do not want to miss it!
Freshmen Day Pep Rally - Friday July 24th is Freshmen Day at MHS. Freshmen students are encouraged to participate in all of the festivities that SGA will be putting on. Please call the MHS front office for info. Sophomores - Seniors will meet in the band room at 10am to get ready for the pep rally. We should be done by 12:30. Please wear summer uniforms for this.
That is all for now. We look forward to a great two weeks! Get some rest!
This Week:
- Monday
- Monsters Dress-up Day
- 1pm-9pm - BAND CAMP
- 4:30-6pm - Dinner
- 6pm-9pm - BPA Lumpia Rolling
- Tuesday
- Section Colors Dress-Up Day (See Above)
- 1pm-9pm - BAND CAMP
- 4:30-6pm - Dinner
- 6pm-7pm - BPA Concessions Training
- 7pm-8pm - MHSBPA Monthly Meeting
- Wednesday
- Duo Day Dress-Up Day
- 1pm-9pm - BAND CAMP
- 4:30-6pm - Dinner
- Thursday
- Red White and Blue Dress-Up Day
- Noon-1pm - Senior Band Pictures for
- 1pm-9pm - BAND CAMP
- 4:30-6pm - Dinner
- 6pm-9pm - BPA Lumpia Rolling
- Saturday
- 9:30am-3:15 - Caw Wash
Looking Ahead to Next Week:
- Mon - Band Camp, BPA Lumpia Rolling
- Tues - Band Camp, BPA Cash Register Training, Chaperone Meeting
- Wed - Band Camp
- Thurs - Band Camp, PREVIEW SHOW!!
- Fri - Freshmen Orientation Pep Rally
Together We Are THE MIGHT BLACK & GOLD!
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