IMPORTANT REMINDERS
Wednesday, August 9 - Kennywood Day
Tuesday, August 15 - Band Picture Day at MAHS - 8AM-12PM
Saturday, August 19 - REHEARSAL DAY at MAHS - 8AM-4PM
SUMMER MARCHING BAND MAILER WAS SENT ON MONDAY, JUNE 12. If you do not receive this mailing, please contact Mr. Barthen to rectify the problem. nbarthen@moonarea.net
Senior Orchestra/Marching Band Notes
Your 2017 Graduating Senior received an Orchestra or a Marching Band "yard note" - we hope that you have proudly displayed their Note in your front yard this past year. It will soon be time to turn in all Notes to be recycled for our 2018 graduating seniors! Please mark your calendar on or before Saturday, July 29, 2017, and return your Note to:
Sherri Von Stein
215 Oak Highland Drive
Moon Township, (Woodland Ridge plan off of Thorn Run Road)
*please do not return your note to the high school - thank you*
If you have any questions or need to make special arrangements, please email Sherri at: president@moonband.org THANK YOU, and Congratulations to your 2017 Graduating Senior!
Fundraising
Thank you to everyone who participated in, and/or helped with fundraisers for the 2016/2017 school year. Have a wonderful summer!
Auxiliary Car Washes
It's that time of year again when the Color Guard will be holding their summer car washes! Please come out and support your Moon Color Guard by getting your cars, pick-up trucks, and SUV's washed. We have two car washes scheduled for the summer of 2017, so please mark your calendar:
Saturday, June 17that Clearview Federal Credit Union – was a success! Thanks to all who participated!
Saturday, August 12th from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at AutoZone, 6052 University Blvd., Moon Twp.
Summer Help Needed!
We are in need of help in the following areas for the upcoming 2017-18 marching band season:
Hemming Crew: Must be able to hand stitch a hem using a “whipstitch” or “over/under” (depending on what you call it). Training will be provided to explain how to read the hemming instructions for each uniform. You should also be able to sew a straight and zigzag stitch on a sewing machine, and provide sewing machine. Hemming is done at home after signing out each uniform – they are then returned upon completion. All hemming must be completed by the end of July due to away band camp and the Kennywood Parade. Hemming can start with the June fittings over Music Camp (6/19-6/21).
Cutting Crew: No Experience Needed! Training will be provided. The cutting crew cuts the individual pieces of flags out then puts together for our flag sewing crew. Must be available select evenings in August after away band camp. We cut in the art room at the high school. Good scissors that cut fabric and a good sense of fun are all that are required! Help in these areas is most urgent at this time.
Sewing Crew: Must have a sewing machine. There will be a "group sewing review class" for those who need reminded on the basics. We will be using straight and zigzag stitches. Flags are usually sewn at home with detailed sewing instructions and pictures. However, help is available for anyone who needs it. Trusted family members or friends are welcome to sew with us as well! (A trusted family member/friend is defined as someone who will accurately sew a flag and return it on time.) Flag sewing takes place during the months of August and September with the final flags being completed mid-September. This is a vital area of need and your help is VERY MUCH APPRECIATED!!! Please contact Denise Wolf before the school year ends at uniforms@moonband.org or 412-580-3147.
Dry-Cleaning Crew – NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED. Training will be provided. Periodically through the year, the uniforms are sent to the dry cleaners for cleaning. When they are returned, the jackets are separate from the pants. The cleaning crew puts the uniforms back together and returns them to the uniform room. Must be available a handful of select evenings throughout the year.
Chaperone Crew – NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED. Training will be provided. After a performance, the students are required to hang their uniforms back in the uniform room neatly. The chaperone crew quickly checks that they have hung their uniform back on the hanger neatly and accurately. This extends the life of our uniforms and keeps them looking crisp. Must be available select evenings before/after football games, concerts, parades, etc. A schedule will be developed assigning responsibility to each performance.
Fitting and hemming help is the most urgent at the present time. Please contact Denise Wolf before this school year ends at denisewolf13@gmail.com for those two areas, but anytime over the summer for the other areas. Your help is greatly appreciated!!! Thank you!
Attention Band Members
We will be trying on, fitting and altering uniforms as necessary during the early practices of summer. In order to fit you properly, please wear appropriate clothing such as what you would typically wear under your uniform. Cargo or denim shorts are too heavy, and may compromise the fabric, and if worn will delay the process. Thank you!
Upcoming Events at Heinz Field
If you are interested in working any games this season, you will need to attend one of the upcoming ServSafe trainings. The dates have not yet been determined, but there will be several over the summer. You must also have a current TEAM or RAMP training (less than 3 years old). If you are interested, you can complete RAMP training online for a $10 fee at https://rserving.com/web/pscc_state.php?siteid=251&flag=bartender%20license&statecode=PA Games will begin mid-August. Please email Heather Park with questions or for more information at hburakow@yahoo.com
Band Director’s Comments, Mr. Nick Barthen
Music and Information Download
Music and information will begin to appear on the www.moonband.org web-site. Please reference the letter you received in the mail regarding how to download this music and information. If there are questions regarding parts, wind players e-mail Mr. Barthen at nbarthen@moonarea.net, and percussion players e-mail Mr. Fear at afear@moonarea.net. PRACTICE YOUR MUSIC!
Symphonic Band PMEA All-State Performance CD
The CD has finally arrived. Orders for copies of the CD will be taken by Mr. Barthen until June 30. CD's are $20. Please e-mail Mr. Barthen to place an order and to make arrangements for payments. There is a minimum order of 20 CD's must be placed. Delivery will be approximately 10-12 weeks upon placement of order.
Fall Sports Physicals for Marching Band
Students/Parents are reminded that ALL students who participate in marching band are required to obtain a physical. Students/Parents must also register on-line at http://pa.8to18.com/MoonArea/newsfullstory?newsid=118090 to fill out the five pages of the physical form. The sixth page can be printed out and taken to the physical or personal Doctor/Physician for completion. All physicals must be completed by Monday, July 24. Physicals are to be turned into the ATHLETIC OFFICE. Lastly, Physicals must have been taken place AFTER June 1, 2017. See the Band Physical Requirements which can be found in the forms section of the web-site.
2017 Marching Band Schedule has been posted on ed-line as well as the www.moonband.org site in the forms/document section.
2017 Fall Saturday Schedule
Wed. Aug 9 Kennywood Parade
Sat. Aug 19 Marching Band Rehearsal 8AM-4PM – Drill Designer in town to stage the ballad
Sat. Sept 16 BOA at Canton Hall of Fame Stadium
Sat. Sept 23 Moon Area H.S. PIMBA Show
Sat. Oct 14 PIMBA Show at Deer Lakes H.S.
Sat. Oct 21 PIMBA Championship at Gateway H.S.
Private Instrumental Lessons
Private Instrumental lessons is a great way to excel on your instrument. Not only will you learn specific techniques on your instrument, from a teacher who is an expert on your instrument, but also it will open doors to new repertoire, solo, ensemble, etc. Private lessons will also provide confidence when performing in an ensemble or auditioning for any PMEA festival. Contact Mr. Barthen for a complete list of private instructors in the area.
Important Dates & Itineraries
Tue. June 20 Music Camp and Color Guard Rehearsal - 5PM-9PM
Wed. June 21 Music Camp and Color Guard Rehearsal - 5PM-9PM
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Monday, June 26 - Friday, June 30 – OFF
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Monday, July 3 - Friday, July 7 – OFF
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Tue. July 11 - Full Band Rehearsal - 6PM-9PM
Thu. July 13 - Full Band Rehearsal - 6PM-9PM
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Tue. July 18 - Perc. Mini Camp - 8AM - 3PM
Color Guard Mini Camp - 5PM-9PM
Wind Mini Camp - 5PM-9PM
Wed. July 19 - Perc. Mini Camp - 8AM - 3PM
Color Guard Mini Camp - 5PM-9PM
Wind Mini Camp - 5PM-9PM
Thu. July 20 - Perc. Mini Camp - 8AM - 3PM
Color Guard Mini Camp - 5PM-9PM
Wind Mini Camp - 5PM-9PM
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