IMPORTANT REMINDERS
Thursday, August 24 - MAHS Full Marching Band In-Service Performance – Report time 8:30AM
Friday, August 25 - Football Game vs. Ambridge H.S. - Home - Report time 5:30; Kick-off - 7PM
Friday, Sept 1 - Football Game @ Armstrong H.S.
Wednesday, Sept 6 – Open House Orchestra Performance – Report time 5:15 PM
Friday, Sept 8 - Football Game vs. Upper St. Clair - Report time 5:30pm
Saturday, September 9 - PIMBA Competition at Kiski Area H.S.
PIMBA Program - "Dedication Ads" & "Band Notes"
Show your support for your favorite Moon Area Marching Band member by purchasing a "Dedication Ad" or a "Band Note" in the 2017 PIMBA Program.
Our 2017 PIMBA Programs will be available to you and hundreds of other spectators on Saturday, September 23, 2017, as we host our annual PIMBA Competition at Tiger Stadium.
Please share the ad information with your student, family, and friends.
Click HERE to print the "Dedication Ad" instructions
Click HERE to print the "Band Note" instructions
PLEASE NOTE: Deadline for both ads is Thursday, September 7, 2017.
DON'T DELAY! Contact Sherri @ president@moonband.org if you have any questions.
SNACKS FOR THE MOON AREA MARCHING BAND
It's that time of year again where we ask for snack donations - please consider donating snacks for the Moon Area Marching Band. We need snacks for 150 for halftime at all football games and also for competition meals. Buy bulk from Costco and Sam's! Please click HERE to sign up for specific requested snacks.
Please bring your donation to the High School Band Room. THANK YOU in advance for your donation!
2017 Tour Shirts
By popular demand, the 2017 Tour Shirts have been designed and are ready for orders! Support the Moon Area Marching Band this season by wearing a shirt featuring this year's competition theme, Bloom, during games and competitions. In keeping with this year's theme, the shirts are kelly green and come in a variety of sizes* - please click HERE for size and ordering details.
CONCESSIONS – Please, volunteer to help! We need more volunteers to work the Concession Stand this Friday night!!
The band runs the concession stand nearest University Blvd for every home football game to raise money for the general fund. We can’t do it without volunteers!! Grab a friend and work together!!! Or come alone and meet someone new!!!
Friday night 8/25 concession help from 5:30-10pm, sign up HERE
Thank you to those who have volunteered to help us set-up Thursday night.
Thank you to those who helped serve lunch to our band students last Saturday during the Drill review!!
FUNDRAISING
NewMe Pies are at the Moon Township farmer's market every Wednesday from 3-6:00, at the Municipal Building. So, if you are hungry for delicious fruit pies, please stop by.
Our first fundraiser is underway. We are selling raffle tickets with winnings based on the September Pennsylvania 7 PM Daily Number. Sales run through the month of August.
Tickets that were not picked up at the July Parent Meeting were mailed. If you have any questions or did not receive your tickets, please contact fundraising@moonband.org.
**Please return any tickets that you do not plan to sell as soon as possible. We have some students asking for additional tickets and we do not have any available currently.
"Moon Area Tigers" light-up bracelets are available for purchase. Each band is $5.00. Profits benefit the general fund which benefits all band and orchestra students. Order forms are available in the band room or online. A photo of the bracelets is also available online.
Our second fundraiser begins on Tuesday, August 15. We will be selling delicious 16-inch hoagies and 6-inch pepperoni rolls from J&J Enterprises. Order forms are due on September 7. Information sheets and order forms will be available on the band website HERE or in the band room.
UPCOMING EVENTS AT HEINZ FIELD
If you are interested in working any Steelers or Pitt games at Heinz Field this season to raise funds for your student’s band or orchestra account, you must have a valid ServSafe certification and RAMP or TEAM certification. It is not too late to do either of these and they can be completed on your own time! Please contact Heather Park to find out more about this opportunity at hburakow@yahoo.com. This is the best way to quickly raise enough money to pay for some or all of the upcoming Disney trip! All current volunteers (both new and old) must turn in their Aramark Volunteer Forms to Heather before they can work any games. The next event at Heinz Field is a Pitt game on Saturday, September 2nd with a report time of 9:30 AM. Please email Heather if you are interested.
ALUMNI NEWS:
Scrip gift card orders are due September 15th for delivery at the Band Parent meeting on Thursday, September 21st.
Click here for "What is Scrip?".
Click here for the order form.
Click here for 2017-2018 Scrip gift card sale schedule.
Any questions contact Cindy Bartus at alumni@moonband.org
BAND DIRECTOR’S COMMENTS: Mr. Nick Barthen
MASD In-Service Band Performance - Thursday, August 24 - 8:30AM - 9:30AM
The MAHS Marching Band will be performing for Administration, faculty and staff of MASD. Report time is 8:30AM and will conclude no later than 9:30AM. Attire for performance is shorts and Moon Area type red t-shirts. Itinerary detailing performance was distributed on Thursday, 8/17 after rehearsal. Itinerary can be found under the student documents section of www.moonband.org
SCHEDULE ADDITION!!! 10th FOOTBALL GAME SCHEDULED -IMPORTANT!!!
The MAHS Marching Band will be performing at the August 25 HOME football game at 7PM vs. Ambridge H.S. Originally this was a scrimmage game, which turned into the first regular season exhibition game. The band will perform pre-game and halftime. Students will report at 5:30pm. Detailed itinerary will be distributed Monday 8/21 and Tuesday 8/22 after rehearsal.
Music Memorization Testing Schedule
The music memorization schedule was distributed after the Thursday, August 10 rehearsal. Wind and Percussion students will be tested for memorization of music. Selections are listed on the bottom right corner of the paper. Each student will receive a grade for this test. For additional information, please download the information page and schedule which can be found in the student document pages of www.moonband.org.
Band Florida Performance Tour - February 13 - February 19, 2018
The Marching Band and Symphonic Band will be traveling to Florida in February 2018 to perform in the Walt Disney World, Florida resort. The band will depart on Tuesday, February 13, after school and depart Orlando on Sunday, February 18, returning to MAHS on February 19. The band's preliminary performance day is Thursday, February 15 at the Magic Kingdom (time is unknown). The Symphonic Band performance date is not confirmed at this time. The cost of the trip is estimated at $975, this includes all transportation, hotel, tickets to 3 Disney Parks, and a duel admission to Universal Studios (Island of Adventure and Universal), as well as all meals while in Florida, (the only meals that are not covered are meals while en route to FL or PA). There are numerous opportunities to fundraise a portion or all of this trip throughout the fall/winter. Please take advantage of these fundraisers to offset the cost of this trip.
Football Game #2 @ Armstrong H.S. - 9/1
Report time for the 9/1 football game at Armstrong H.S. will be 4:00PM. We will be departing MAHS at 4:45PM, and kick-off is at 7:00PM. Please plan accordingly. The band room and music wing will be open after school until departure with an adult in the music wing. Students/parents should plan accordingly ensuring students eat dinner before departing.
Kiski Area H.S. PIMBA Show - 9/9
Our first competition will be held at Kiski Area H.S. on Saturday, 9/9. Student report time will be approximately (earliest) 12:00pm with rehearsal before departure. We perform 10th out of 11 bands in the show. A performance time schedule is not posted as of printing, but additional details will be made available when times are know.
Bands of America Regional at The Pro-Football Hall of Fame Stadium - September 16, 2017 - IMPORTANT
The MAHS Marching Band will be defending its 2016 AA title at the BOA Regional held at Canton, Ohio Pro-Football Hall of Fame Stadium. (Yes, this is the same stadium where the Hall of Fame game is played, Arizona vs Dallas this year).
As of now, we are slated to perform between 12:30pm to 2:30pm. Times will be solidified in early August. Students will be reporting to the H.S. around 7AM, departing on three motor coaches, arriving, warming-up, performance in the preliminary competition, and either watching the finals performance, or performing in the finals performance, which begins around 7:00pm. Logistics are being worked out now, this will be an extremely long day for all involved, please plan accordingly.
SAT/ACT/PSAT Fall Testing Dates
October 7 - SAT - Band is off that weekend
October 14 - PSAT - Band has a competition at Deer Lakes H.S. - Students will still be able to take the test and participate in all Marching Band activities.
October 28 - ACT - Band is off that weekend.
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!
2017 Fall Saturday Schedule
Sat. Sept 9 PIMBA Show at Kiski Area H.S.
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
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Mon. Aug 21 - Percussion & Color Guard Rehearsal - 5PM-9PM – MAHS
Tue. Aug. 22 - Wind Rehearsal - 5PM-9PM – MAHS
Thu. Aug 24 - MAHS Full Marching Band In-Service Performance - 8:30AM - 9:30AM
Full Rehearsal - 5PM-9PM
Fri. Aug 25 - Football Game vs. Ambridge - Home - Report time5:30; Kick-off 7PM
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Mon. Aug. 28 - Percussion & Color Guard Rehearsal - 6PM-9PM – MAHS
Tue. Aug. 29 - Wind Rehearsal – 6pM-9PM – MAHS
Thu. Aug. 31 - Full Rehearsal – 6PM-9PM – MAHS
Fri. Sept. 1 - Football Game @ Armstrong H.S. - Depart time approximately - 4:00pm
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Mon. Sept 4 - LABOR DAY - NO SCHOOL, NO REHEARSAL
Tue. Sept. 5 - FULL BAND REHEARSAL - 6pm-9pm
Wed. Sept. 6 - MAHS Open House
Thu. Sept. 7 - FULL BAND REHEARSAL - 6PM-9PM
Fri. Sept 8 - Football Game vs. Upper St. Clair - Report time 5:30pm - Kick-off 7pm
Sat. Sept 9 - PIMBA Competition at Kiski Area H.S. - Report time approximately 12pm
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Mon. Sept. 11 - Battery & Guard Rehearsal - 6-9pm – MAHS
Tue. Sept. 12 - Wind Rehearsal - 6-9pm – MAHS
Thu. Sept. 14 - Full Band Rehearsal - 6-9PM – MAHS
Fri. Sept 15 - Football Game at Hampton H.S. -
Sat. Sept 16 - Bands of America Regional Competition at Canton Pro-Football Hall of Fame Stadium
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ORCHESTRA
Formal Wear Fittings for Orchestra Students will take place on Thursday, August 31st from 5-7pm in the Orchestra Room .
Orchestra students, please TRY ON your Orchestra Attire to be sure that all of your pieces fit properly. If something does not fit, you MUST attend the attire fitting. Please contact Mrs. Wolf to let her know that you will be in attendance uniforms@moonband.org.
All INCOMING Orchestra Students must attend the fitting on August 31st from 5-7 pm to be fitted for concert attire. Concert attire helps us to be uniform, to present a professional appearance while performing, and is a mandatory part of participating in the high school orchestras.
If you have another commitment at that time or if you have questions or concerns, please contact Denise Wolf at 412-580-3147 or Uniforms@moonband.org ASAP to schedule another time. We place one order for the entire group to save on taxes and decrease shipping expenses to each individual person, therefore, fittings must be done in a timely fashion. Thank you!
HONORS ORCHESTRA PERFORMANCE 9/6/17
Open House will be on Wednesday September 6th beginning at 5:30 PM. It is tradition that the Honors Orchestra performs for this event from 5:30PM – 6:00PM. This is a MANDANTORY and GRADED performance. Please contact Mrs. Martz if there is a conflict. We will be performing the music that you will receive on the first day of school.
Location: MAHS Auditorium Lobby
Sept. 6th 5:30 PM
Students should arrive by 5:15 PM to tune in orchestra room and be seated in the Auditorium Lobby by 5:30 PM.
Students should wear all black attire.
PUBLICITY/SPECIAL EVENTS
Apparel and Window Decals that were ordered through the Band Parent Organization will be distributed shortly. More information on pick up times will be available once delivery of the items is confirmed.
New orders cannot be accepted at this time.
CLEARANCES
Printed copies of clearances can be either dropped in the band room box or mailed to:
MABPO, Inc.
c/o Laura Wall
Suite 12, PMB 174
5990 University Boulevard
Moon Township, PA 15108
Per the updated MASD policy, Clearances are valid for 5 years
Under PA Law Act 153, The State of Pennsylvania is requiring all adults who volunteer in any capacity within the school to obtain background checks. This will include parents who volunteer to chaperone the MAHS Marching Band at football games, parades, band camps, and trips. Chaperones are required to complete the PA State Police Criminal Background Check, Child Abuse History, and FBI Fingerprints. The FBI Fingerprint is only if the volunteer has not been a state of PA resident for at least 10 years. Please visit http://www.keepkidssafe.pa.gov for additional information.
OR follow the steps below:
All necessary instructions and links to apply for these certifications can be found HERE
Child Abuse Clearance click HERE
1. Cost: Free
2. Create the account
3. Submit the required information
4. Print certificate and submit to MABPO Secretary
PA Criminal Background Check click HERE
1. Cost: Free
2. Click on "NEW RECORD CHECK" (Volunteers Only)
3. After the record check is complete, click on the blue control number
4. To view the certificate, click on the blue words "Certification Form"
5. Print the certificate and submit to the MABPO Secretary
FBI Fingerprinting click HERE
1. Cost: $27.50
2. Required for volunteers who have lived outside of PA in the last 10 years
3. Register on website
4. Take form to UPS Store or other Cogent Fingerprinting location
5. Receive clearance and contact MABPO Secretary to arrange for original to be copied.
Contact secretary@moonband.org if you have any questions.
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