News & Events

IMPORTANT DATES – MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
Monday, May 4 - Percussion Ensemble Concert
Thursday, May 14 - MAHS Spring Band Concert
Friday, May 15 - MAHS Spring Jazz Concert
Monday, May 25 - Sewickley Memorial Day Parade
Friday, June 5 - MAHS Graduation - All Band & Orchestra Students Perform

REMINDERS:
SAVE THE DATE: Band banquet will be May 17^th from 5:30-9:30pm at The Fez in Hopewell.

CONCESSIONS: We are grateful to everyone who donated items, prepared food, baked treats, or volunteered their time on Saturday to help make this year’s karate tournament concession stand such a great success. This has been our most profitable year yet. Moon Band has again been invited to participate next year. None of it would have been possible without all your support. THANK YOU!

SCHOLARSHIP: The Moon Area Band Parent Organization, Inc., is excited to announce its Annual Instrumental Music Scholarship Awards. Eligible Seniors can also pick up a paper copy of the packet from Mr. Bathan if you do not have access to email. All application packets are due back by April 20^th.  You can email your completed packet to scholarship@moonband.org. Should you choose to mail in your completed packet it must be postmarked by April 20^th to be eligible for consideration.  You can mail packets to Scholarship Committee Attn:  Melissa Wertz 1490 Coraopolis Heights Rd. Moon Township, PA 15108. If you have any questions, please feel free to email us at scholarship@moonband.org

PICTURES: Parents who wish to contribute some of their own pictures from the stands or other interactions are welcome to do so at this link.  Please note that contributions will be reviewed prior to posting in the SmugMug gallery.  Please take a moment to consider your contributions and make sure they are bright enough, clear, and do not upload excessive variations of the same picture.  If you wish to participate in more robust media coverage, contact Ted Merklin (pictures@moonband.org) to discuss.

FUNDRAISING
May Daily Number Lottery due this Thursday, April 23. Please return all stubs, tickets and payment in an envelope marked May Raffle to the band room mailbox. Please email Hope at fundraising@moonband.org with any questions.

Bloom Spring Flower Sale: Flower orders will be available Saturday, April 25 at 1:30pm in the Moon Area High School Cafeteria. If you can’t make it to pick up, please email Hope at fundraising@moonband.org.  

FUNDRAISING – ARAMARK – PNC/Acrisure/PPG 
If you’re interested in working games at PNC Park this season, please email Heather Park at hburakow@yahoo.com.

STUDENT ACCOUNTS
Please email Maria at treasurer@moonband.org if you have questions.

BAND DIRECTOR’S COMMENTS: Mr. Barthen
Spring Concert Rehearsals
CONCERT BAND – Periods 3, 4A, 6B - INCLUDING PERCUSSIONISTS WHO PERFORM WITH CONCERT BAND
Rehearsal #1 – TUESDAY, MAY 5 – 2:20-4:00pm
Rehearsal #2 – WEDNESDAY, MAY 13 – 2:20-4:00pm
Concert – THURSDAY, MAY 14– 7:00pm

SYMPHONIC BAND – Period 5A & 6B - INCLUDING PERCUSSIONISTS WHO PERFORM WITH SYMPHONIC BAND
Rehearsal #1 – TUESDAY, MAY 5 – 7:00 - 9:30pm
Rehearsal #2 – WEDNESDAY, MAY 13 – 7:00 – 9:30pm
Concert – THURSDAY, MAY 14– 7:00pm

PLEASE NOTE: Rehearsals and concerts are graded events. 
BOTH REHEARSALS ARE MANDATORY ATTENDANCE! 

SEWICKLEY MEMORIAL DAY PARADE - Monday, May 25 - 8AM Report; Parade begins at 10 AM.
The HS Marching Band will be performing at the Sewickley Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 25.  Report time is 8AM, with the parade beginning at 10 AM.  Students should return to the High School at 11:30 AM.
We will wear Florida Uniforms (pants, coat, and gauntlets, NO GLOVES OR HATS). Hair must be pulled up in a bun.
Repertoire is the Florida selections, American Tribute and Parade Sequence.
This is a graded event!

MAHS Graduation - Friday, June 5 - RMU Field House - 6:00 PM Report Times
The ENTIRE MAHS Instrumental Music Department (band & orchestra) will perform at MAHS Graduation on Friday, June 5.  Report time is 6:00 PM; the ceremony will begin at 7:00 PM.
Attire is business casual; no shorts.
Rehearsal/sound check will take place at 6 PM before the ceremony.
The ceremony concludes approximately at 9:15 PM.

Summer Sports Physicals for Band
REMINDER: Marching Band students will need to obtain a physical.  The exam date must occur after June 1, 2026.  More information will be forwarded once it is known on how to register and the date of the school physical.

2026/2027 Marching Band Summer Dates
July 21-23 - Guard (5-9pm), Wind (5-9pm), and Percussion (8AM-3PM) Camps
July 27-31 - Home Band Camp
August 2-7 - Away Band Camp
August 15 - Production Rehearsal

Tentative Saturday Performance Dates (pending Football Schedule)
Saturday, September 19 at Mt. Lebanon HS
Saturday, September 26 at Norwin/Penn-Trafford HS
Saturday, October 17 at McKeesport HS
Saturday, October 24 - PIMBA Championships at Gateway HS

UPCOMING DATES
Mon. Apr 20 - 
Tue. Apr. 21 - 
Wed. Apr. 22 - 
Thu. Apr. 23 - 
Fri. Apr. 24 - Prom

Mon. Apr 27 - 
Tue. Apr. 28 - 
Wed. Apr. 29 - 
Thu. Apr. 30 - 
Fri. May 1 - 

Mon. May 4 - Percussion Ensemble Concert
Tue. May 5 - Concert Band Rehearsal - 2:30-4:00PM
               Symphonic Band Rehearsal - 7:00-9:30PM
Wed. May 6 - 
Thu. May 7 - 
Fri. May 8 - 

Mon. May 11 - 
Tue. May 12 - 
Wed. May 13 - Concert Band Rehearsal - 2:30-4:00PM
                  Symphonic Band Rehearsal - 7:00PM - 9:30PM
Thu. May 14 - HS Band Concert - 7PM
Fri. May 15 - 
Sun. May 17 - HS Band Banquet

IMPORTANT DATES – MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
Monday, May 4 - Percussion Ensemble Concert
Thursday, May 14 - MAHS Spring Band Concert
Friday, May 15 - MAHS Spring Jazz Concert
Monday, May 25 - Sewickley Memorial Day Parade
Friday, June 5 - MAHS Graduation - All Band & Orchestra Students Perform

REMINDERS:
SAVE THE DATE: Band banquet will be May 17^th from 5:30-9:30pm at The Fez in Hopewell.

CONCESSIONS: Once again, Moon Band has been invited to provide concessions for the Region 22 Karate Tournament. All profits from the concession stand will benefit the Moon Band General Fund. The tournament is scheduled for Saturday, April 18th, beginning at 9 am and ending at midday at the CCBC Golden Dome in Hopewell. We encourage you to volunteer or donate supplies by signing up. Donations can be dropped off on Thursday, April 16th, at 5:30 pm in front of the high school natatorium. If you need to arrange an alternative drop-off time, please contact Stephanie Haas at woogitrae@gmail.com. Thank you in advance for your help in making this year another success. 

SCHOLARSHIP: The Moon Area Band Parent Organization, Inc., is excited to announce its Annual Instrumental Music Scholarship Awards. Eligible Seniors can also pick up a paper copy of the packet from Mr. Bathan if you do not have access to email. All application packets are due back by April 20^th.  You can email your completed packet to scholarship@moonband.org. Should you choose to mail in your completed packet it must be postmarked by April 20^th to be eligible for consideration.  You can mail packets to Scholarship Committee Attn:  Melissa Wertz 1490 Coraopolis Heights Rd. Moon Township, PA 15108. If you have any questions, please feel free to email us at scholarship@moonband.org

PICTURES: Parents who wish to contribute some of their own pictures from the stands or other interactions are welcome to do so at this link.  Please note that contributions will be reviewed prior to posting in the SmugMug gallery.  Please take a moment to consider your contributions and make sure they are bright enough, clear, and do not upload excessive variations of the same picture.  If you wish to participate in more robust media coverage, contact Ted Merklin (pictures@moonband.org) to discuss.

FUNDRAISING
May Daily Number Lottery tickets have been mailed. All ticket stubs, unsold tickets, and payments are due Thursday, April 23. Tickets are $10 each. Please return all stubs, tickets and payment in an envelope marked May Raffle to the band room mailbox. If you haven’t received tickets or would like more tickets to sell, please email Hope at fundraising@moonband.org.

FUNDRAISING – ARAMARK – PNC/Acrisure/PPG 
If you’re interested in working games at PNC Park this season, please email Heather Park at hburakow@yahoo.com.

STUDENT ACCOUNTS
Please email Maria at treasurer@moonband.org if you have questions.

BAND DIRECTOR’S COMMENTS: Mr. Barthen
Spring Concert Rehearsals
CONCERT BAND – Periods 3, 4A, 6B - INCLUDING PERCUSSIONISTS WHO PERFORM WITH CONCERT BAND
Rehearsal #1 – TUESDAY, MAY 5 – 2:20-4:00pm
Rehearsal #2 – WEDNESDAY, MAY 13 – 2:20-4:00pm
Concert – THURSDAY, MAY 14– 7:00pm

SYMPHONIC BAND – Period 5A & 6B - INCLUDING PERCUSSIONISTS WHO PERFORM WITH SYMPHONIC BAND
Rehearsal #1 – TUESDAY, MAY 5 – 7:00 - 9:30pm
Rehearsal #2 – WEDNESDAY, MAY 13 – 7:00 – 9:30pm
Concert – THURSDAY, MAY 14– 7:00pm

PLEASE NOTE: Rehearsals and concerts are graded events. 
BOTH REHEARSALS ARE MANDATORY ATTENDANCE! 

SEWICKLEY MEMORIAL DAY PARADE - Monday, May 25 - 8AM Report; Parade begins at 10 AM.
The HS Marching Band will be performing at the Sewickley Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 25.  Report time is 8AM, with the parade beginning at 10 AM.  Students should return to the High School at 11:30 AM.

We will wear Florida Uniforms (pants, coat, and gauntlets, NO GLOVES OR HATS). Hair must be pulled up in a bun.
Repertoire is the Florida selections, American Tribute and Parade Sequence.
This is a graded event!

MAHS Graduation - Friday, June 5 - RMU Field House - 6:00 PM Report Times
The ENTIRE MAHS Instrumental Music Department (band & orchestra) will perform at MAHS Graduation on Friday, June 5.  Report time is 6:00 PM; the ceremony will begin at 7:00 PM.

Attire is business casual; no shorts.
Rehearsal/sound check will take place at 6 PM before the ceremony.
The ceremony concludes approximately at 9:15 PM.

WEST HILLS SYMPHONIC BAND SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY
The West Hills Symphonic Band is excited to offer two $1,000 scholarship awards this year to band students in the western Pittsburgh area who will be pursuing an undergraduate degree in the field of music. As an organization, we are committed to supporting and promoting the cultural enrichment of our local communities, which includes the future musical endeavors of our younger generations. Interested applicants for the 2026 scholarship must complete and submit their online applications no later than Wednesday, April 15th using the following Google Form:
https://forms.gle/qsqRjnRBNXmzPNNQ9

2026/2027 Marching Band Summer Dates
July 21-23 - Guard (5-9pm), Wind (5-9pm), and Percussion (8AM-3PM) Camps
July 27-31 - Home Band Camp
August 2-7 - Away Band Camp
August 15 - Production Rehearsal

UPCOMING DATES
Mon. Apr. 13 - Spring Musical Week
Tue. Apr. 14 - 
Wed. Apr. 15 -
Thu. Apr. 16 - Musical
Fri. Apr. 17 - Musical
Sat. Apr. 18 - Musical
Sun. Apr. 19 - Musical closes

Mon. Apr 20 - 
Tue. Apr. 21 - 
Wed. Apr. 22 - 
Thu. Apr. 23 - 
Fri. Apr. 24 - Prom

Mon. Apr 27 - 
Tue. Apr. 28 - 
Wed. Apr. 29 - 
Thu. Apr. 30 - 
Fri. May 1 - 

Mon. May 4 - Percussion Ensemble Concert
Tue. May 5 - Concert Band Rehearsal - 2:30-4:00PM
               Symphonic Band Rehearsal - 7:00-9:30PM
Wed. May 6 - 
Thu. May 7 - 
Fri. May 8 - 

Future Events
Monday, May 4 - High School Percussion Ensemble Concert
Thursday, May 14 - High School Spring Band Concert
Monday, May 25 - Marching Band performs at Sewickley Memorial Day Parade - 8AM Report
Friday, June 5 - Graduation - All HS Instrumental Students Perform
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
CLEARANCES
MABPO has no connection to MASD's Applitrack, therefore a digital or physical copy of the clearance needs to be submitted the MABPO secretary.  Clearances can be emailed to: Rachel Jones - secretary@moonband.org
Note:  If the child's last name differs from the parent sending the clearances, please point that out in the email.
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: 
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
use service code 1KG6XN
Contact secretary@moonband.org if you have any questions about clearances.

Check out Moon Band on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/moonareabands
Questions, comments or suggestions contact communications@moonband.org

IMPORTANT DATES – MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
Monday, May 4 - Percussion Ensemble Concert
Thursday, May 14 - MAHS Spring Band Concert
Friday, May 15 - MAHS Spring Jazz Concert
Monday, May 25 - Sewickley Memorial Day Parade
Friday, June 5 - MAHS Graduation - All Band & Orchestra Students Perform

REMINDERS:
SAVE THE DATE: Band banquet will be May 17^th from 5:30-9:30pm at The Fez in Hopewell.

CONCESSIONS: Once again, Moon Band has been invited to provide concessions for the Region 22 Karate Tournament. All profits from the concession stand will benefit the Moon Band General Fund. The tournament is scheduled for Saturday, April 18th, beginning at 9 am and ending at midday at the CCBC Golden Dome in Hopewell. We encourage you to volunteer or donate supplies by signing up. Donations can be dropped off on Thursday, April 16th, at 5:30 pm in front of the high school natatorium. If you need to arrange an alternative drop-off time, please contact Stephanie Haas at woogitrae@gmail.com. Thank you in advance for your help in making this year another success. 

SCHOLARSHIP: The Moon Area Band Parent Organization, Inc., is excited to announce its Annual Instrumental Music Scholarship Awards. Eligible Seniors can also pick up a paper copy of the packet from Mr. Bathan if you do not have access to email. All application packets are due back by April 20^th.  You can email your completed packet to scholarship@moonband.org. Should you choose to mail in your completed packet it must be postmarked by April 20^th to be eligible for consideration.  You can mail packets to Scholarship Committee Attn:  Melissa Wertz 1490 Coraopolis Heights Rd. Moon Township, PA 15108. If you have any questions, please feel free to email us at scholarship@moonband.org

PICTURES: Parents who wish to contribute some of their own pictures from the stands or other interactions are welcome to do so at this link.  Please note that contributions will be reviewed prior to posting in the SmugMug gallery.  Please take a moment to consider your contributions and make sure they are bright enough, clear, and do not upload excessive variations of the same picture.  If you wish to participate in more robust media coverage, contact Ted Merklin (pictures@moonband.org) to discuss.

FUNDRAISING
May Daily Number Lottery tickets have been mailed. All ticket stubs, unsold tickets, and payments are due Thursday, April 23. Tickets are $10 each. Please return all stubs, tickets and payment in a envelope marked May Raffle to the band room mailbox. If you haven’t received tickets or would like more tickets to sell, please email Hope at fundraising@moonband.org.

FUNDRAISING – ARAMARK – PNC/Acrisure/PPG 
If you’re interested in working games at PNC Park this season, please email Heather Park at hburakow@yahoo.com.

STUDENT ACCOUNTS
Please email Maria at treasurer@moonband.org if you have questions.

BAND DIRECTOR’S COMMENTS: Mr. Barthen
Spring Concert Rehearsals
CONCERT BAND – Periods 3, 4A, 6B - INCLUDING PERCUSSIONISTS WHO PERFORM WITH CONCERT BAND
Rehearsal #1 – TUESDAY, MAY 5 – 2:20-4:00pm
Rehearsal #2 – WEDNESDAY, MAY 13 – 2:20-4:00pm
Concert – THURSDAY, MAY 14– 7:00pm

SYMPHONIC BAND – Period 5A & 6B - INCLUDING PERCUSSIONISTS WHO PERFORM WITH SYMPHONIC BAND
Rehearsal #1 – TUESDAY, MAY 5 – 7:00 - 9:30pm
Rehearsal #2 – WEDNESDAY, MAY 13 – 7:00 – 9:30pm
Concert – THURSDAY, MAY 14– 7:00pm

PLEASE NOTE: Rehearsals and concerts are graded events. 
BOTH REHEARSALS ARE MANDATORY ATTENDANCE! 

SEWICKLEY MEMORIAL DAY PARADE - Monday, May 25 - 8AM Report; Parade begins at 10 AM.
The HS Marching Band will be performing at the Sewickley Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 25.  Report time is 8AM, with the parade beginning at 10 AM.  Students should return to the High School at 11:30 AM.
We will wear Florida Uniforms (pants, coat, and gauntlets, NO GLOVES OR HATS). Hair must be pulled up in a bun.
Repertoire is the Florida selections, American Tribute and Parade Sequence.
This is a graded event!

MAHS Graduation - Friday, June 5 - RMU Field House - 6:00 PM Report Times
The ENTIRE MAHS Instrumental Music Department (band & orchestra) will perform at MAHS Graduation on Friday, June 5.  Report time is 6:00 PM; the ceremony will begin at 7:00 PM.

Attire is business casual; no shorts.
Rehearsal/sound check will take place at 6 PM before the ceremony.
The ceremony concludes approximately at 9:15 PM.

WEST HILLS SYMPHONIC BAND SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY
The West Hills Symphonic Band is excited to offer two $1,000 scholarship awards this year to band students in the western Pittsburgh area who will be pursuing an undergraduate degree in the field of music. As an organization, we are committed to supporting and promoting the cultural enrichment of our local communities, which includes the future musical endeavors of our younger generations. Interested applicants for the 2026 scholarship must complete and submit their online applications no later than Wednesday, April 15th using the following Google Form:
https://forms.gle/qsqRjnRBNXmzPNNQ9

2026/2027 Marching Band Summer Dates
July 21-23 - Guard (5-9pm), Wind (5-9pm), and Percussion (8AM-3PM) Camps
July 27-31 - Home Band Camp
August 2-7 - Away Band Camp
August 15 - Production Rehearsal

UPCOMING DATES
Mon. Apr. 6 - Spring Break
Tue. Apr. 7 - Spring Break
Wed. Apr. 8 - School Resumes
Thu. Apr. 9 - 
Fri. Apr. 10 - 

Mon. Apr. 13 - Spring Musical Week
Tue. Apr. 14 - 
Wed. Apr. 15 -
Thu. Apr. 16 - Musical
Fri. Apr. 17 - Musical
Sat. Apr. 18 - Musical
Sun. Apr. 19 - Musical closes

Mon. Apr 20 - 
Tue. Apr. 21 - 
Wed. Apr. 22 - 
Thu. Apr. 23 - 
Fri. Apr. 24 -  Prom

Mon. Apr 27 - 
Tue. Apr. 28 - 
Wed. Apr. 29 - 
Thu. Apr. 30 - 
Fri. May 1 - 

Future Events
Monday, May 4 - High School Percussion Ensemble Concert
Thursday, May 14 - High School Spring Band Concert
Monday, May 25 - Marching Band performs at Sewickley Memorial Day Parade - 8AM Report
Friday, June 5 - Graduation - All HS Instrumental Students Perform
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
CLEARANCES
MABPO has no connection to MASD's Applitrack, therefore a digital or physical copy of the clearance needs to be submitted the MABPO secretary.  Clearances can be emailed to: Rachel Jones - secretary@moonband.org
Note:  If the child's last name differs from the parent sending the clearances, please point that out in the email.
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: 
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
use service code 1KG6XN
Contact secretary@moonband.org if you have any questions about clearances.

Check out Moon Band on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/moonareabands
Questions, comments or suggestions contact communications@moonband.org

IMPORTANT DATES – MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
Monday, May 4 - Percussion Ensemble Concert
Thursday, May 14 - MAHS Spring Band Concert
Friday, May 15 - MAHS Spring Jazz Concert
Monday, May 25 - Sewickley Memorial Day Parade
Friday, June 5 - MAHS Graduation - All Band & Orchestra Students Perform

REMINDERS:
SAVE THE DATE: Band banquet will be May 17^th from 5:30-9:30pm at The Fez in Hopewell.

CONCESSIONS: Once again, Moon Band has been invited to provide concessions for the Region 22 Karate Tournament. All profits from the concession stand will benefit the Moon Band General Fund. The tournament is scheduled for Saturday, April 18th, beginning at 9 am and ending at midday at the CCBC Golden Dome in Hopewell. We encourage you to volunteer or donate supplies by signing up. Donations can be dropped off on Thursday, April 16th, at 5:30 pm in front of the high school natatorium. If you need to arrange an alternative drop-off time, please contact Stephanie Haas at woogitrae@gmail.com. Thank you in advance for your help in making this year another success. 

SCHOLARSHIP: The Moon Area Band Parent Organization, Inc., is excited to announce its Annual Instrumental Music Scholarship Awards. Eligible Seniors can also pick up a paper copy of the packet from Mr. Bathan if you do not have access to email. All application packets are due back by April 20^th.  You can email your completed packet to scholarship@moonband.org. Should you choose to mail in your completed packet it must be postmarked by April 20^th to be eligible for consideration.  You can mail packets to Scholarship Committee Attn:  Melissa Wertz 1490 Coraopolis Heights Rd. Moon Township, PA 15108. If you have any questions, please feel free to email us at scholarship@moonband.org

PICTURES: Parents who wish to contribute some of their own pictures from the stands or other interactions are welcome to do so at this link.  Please note that contributions will be reviewed prior to posting in the SmugMug gallery.  Please take a moment to consider your contributions and make sure they are bright enough, clear, and do not upload excessive variations of the same picture.  If you wish to participate in more robust media coverage, contact Ted Merklin (pictures@moonband.org) to discuss.

FUNDRAISING
If you have any questions, please email Hope at fundraising@moonband.org.

FUNDRAISING – ARAMARK – PNC/Acrisure/PPG 
If you’re interested in working games at PNC Park this season, please email Heather Park at hburakow@yahoo.com.

STUDENT ACCOUNTS
The final winter guard payment was due on March 28th. Please submit your payment online through presto or a check in the band mailbox if you haven’t already submitted it. Please email Maria at treasurer@moonband.org if you have questions.

BAND DIRECTOR’S COMMENTS: Mr. Barthen
Congratulations to the MAHS Winter Guard on their fantastic performance this past weekend at the TRWEA Championships at Kiski High School.  The group scored an 87.94 and received the Bronze Medal, finishing third in the Scholastic A classification behind Kiski Area HS and Norwin High School.  The guard has improved their score by over 25 points since February across their four regular season shows.  Congrats!!

Spring Concert Rehearsals
CONCERT BAND – Periods 3, 4A, 6B - INCLUDING PERCUSSIONISTS WHO PERFORM WITH CONCERT BAND
Rehearsal #1 – TUESDAY, MAY 5 – 2:20-4:00pm
Rehearsal #2 – WEDNESDAY, MAY 13 – 2:20-4:00pm
Concert – THURSDAY, MAY 14– 7:00pm

SYMPHONIC BAND – Period 5A & 6B - INCLUDING PERCUSSIONISTS WHO PERFORM WITH SYMPHONIC BAND
Rehearsal #1 – TUESDAY, MAY 5 – 7:00 - 9:30pm
Rehearsal #2 – WEDNESDAY, MAY 13 – 7:00 – 9:30pm
Concert – THURSDAY, MAY 14– 7:00pm

PLEASE NOTE: Rehearsals and concerts are graded events. 
BOTH REHEARSALS ARE MANDATORY ATTENDANCE! 

SEWICKLEY MEMORIAL DAY PARADE - Monday, May 25 - 8AM Report; Parade begins at 10 AM.
The HS Marching Band will be performing at the Sewickley Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 25.  Report time is 8AM, with the parade beginning at 10 AM.  Students should return to the High School at 11:30 AM.

We will wear Florida Uniforms (pants, coat, and gauntlets, NO GLOVES OR HATS).
Hair must be pulled up in a bun.
Repertoire is the Florida selections, American Tribute and Parade Sequence.
This is a graded event!

MAHS Graduation - Friday, June 5 - RMU Field House - 6:00 PM Report Times
The ENTIRE MAHS Instrumental Music Department (band & orchestra) will perform at MAHS Graduation on Friday, June 5.  Report time is 6:00 PM; the ceremony will begin at 7:00 PM.

Attire is business casual; no shorts.
Rehearsal/sound check will take place at 6 PM before the ceremony.
The ceremony concludes approximately at 9:15 PM.

WEST HILLS SYMPHONIC BAND SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY
The West Hills Symphonic Band is excited to offer two $1,000 scholarship awards this year to band students in the western Pittsburgh area who will be pursuing an undergraduate degree in the field of music. As an organization, we are committed to supporting and promoting the cultural enrichment of our local communities, which includes the future musical endeavors of our younger generations. Interested applicants for the 2026 scholarship must complete and submit their online applications no later than Wednesday, April 15th using the following Google Form:
https://forms.gle/qsqRjnRBNXmzPNNQ9

2026/2027 Marching Band Summer Dates
July 21-23 - Guard (5-9pm), Wind (5-9pm), and Percussion (8AM-3PM) Camps
July 27-31 - Home Band Camp
August 2-7 - Away Band Camp
August 15 - Production Rehearsal

UPCOMING DATES
Mon. March 30 - 
Tue. March 31 - 
Wed. April 1 - SPRING BREAK
Thu. April 2 - Spring Break
Fri. April 3 - Spring Break

Mon. Apr. 6 - Spring Break
Tue. Apr. 7 - Spring Break
Wed. Apr. 8 - School Resumes
Thu. Apr. 9 - 
Fri. Apr. 10 - 

Mon. Apr. 13 - Spring Musical Week
Tue. Apr. 14 - 
Wed. Apr. 15 -
Thu. Apr. 16 - Musical
Fri. Apr. 17 - Musical
Sat. Apr. 18 - Musical
Sun. Apr. 19 - Musical closes

Mon. Apr 20 - 
Tue. Apr. 21 - 
Wed. Apr. 22 - 
Thu. Apr. 23 - 
Fri. Apr. 24 -  Prom

Future Events
Monday, May 4 - High School Percussion Ensemble Concert
Thursday, May 14 - High School Spring Band Concert
Monday, May 25 - Marching Band performs at Sewickley Memorial Day Parade - 8AM Report
Friday, June 5 - Graduation - All HS Instrumental Students Perform
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
CLEARANCES
MABPO has no connection to MASD's Applitrack, therefore a digital or physical copy of the clearance needs to be submitted the MABPO secretary.  Clearances can be emailed to: Rachel Jones - secretary@moonband.org
Note:  If the child's last name differs from the parent sending the clearances, please point that out in the email.
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: 
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
use service code 1KG6XN
Contact secretary@moonband.org if you have any questions about clearances.

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IMPORTANT DATES – MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
Monday, May 4 - Percussion Ensemble Concert
Thursday, May 14 - MAHS Spring Band Concert
Friday, May 15 - MAHS Spring Jazz Concert
Monday, May 25 - Sewickley Memorial Day Parade
Friday, June 5 - MAHS Graduation - All Band & Orchestra Students Perform

REMINDERS:
DINE TO DONATE: Texas Roadhouse this Wednesday, March 25th

WINTER GUARD: Winter guard needs more floor crew volunteers for the final competition on March 28th.  Report time for floor crew is 3:30 on Saturday.

CONCESSIONS: Moon Band has been asked again to supply concessions for the Region 22 Karate Tournament. All proceeds from the stand go directly to the Moon Band General Fund. This event takes place on Saturday April 18th starting at 9am and goes till midday located at the CCBC Golden Dome in Hopewell. Please consider signing up as a volunteer and or donating some of the supplies needed on the sign ups. Donations can be dropped off on Thursday April 16 at 5:30pm in front of the high school natatorium. If you need to set up a different drop off please email Stephanie Haas at woogitrae@gmail.com

You may wonder why we have been asked to do this event.  In the past local groups have taken on the responsibility of the event's concessions.  When the last group decided not to participate after many years the organization reached out to us via the Haas Family as both of their boys have been members of the Association for many years. The Region 22 Tournament takes place once a year for all members of all ranks to meet in friendly competition. Students prepare and enjoy the day in a very family-like environment. In some aspects it reminds me a lot of our band community.  This opportunity could not come at a better time with all the unknowns for next season while our stadium is being rebuilt. This event will help us to keep adding to our general fund while we work through the bumps of next year. Thank you in advance for your help in making this year another success. 

SCHOLARSHIP: The Moon Area Band Parent Organization, Inc., is excited to announce its Annual Instrumental Music Scholarship Awards. Eligible Seniors can also pick up a paper copy of the packet from Mr. Bathan if you do not have access to email. All application packets are due back by April 20^th.  You can email your completed packet to scholarship@moonband.org. Should you choose to mail in your completed packet it must be postmarked by April 20^th to be eligible for consideration.  You can mail packets to Scholarship Committee Attn:  Melissa Wertz 1490 Coraopolis Heights Rd. Moon Township, PA 15108. If you have any questions, please feel free to email us at scholarship@moonband.org

PICTURES: Parents who wish to contribute some of their own pictures from the stands or other interactions are welcome to do so at this link.  Please note that contributions will be reviewed prior to posting in the SmugMug gallery.  Please take a moment to consider your contributions and make sure they are bright enough, clear, and do not upload excessive variations of the same picture.  If you wish to participate in more robust media coverage, contact Ted Merklin (pictures@moonband.org) to discuss.

FUNDRAISING
BLOOM flower sale. Orders are due Thursday, March 26 to the band room mailbox. Delivery is Saturday, April 25 from 1:00- 3:00 outside of the cafeteria. If you have any questions, please email Hope at fundraising@moonband.org.

FUNDRAISING – ARAMARK – PNC/Acrisure/PPG 
If you’re interested in working games at PNC Park this season, please sign up for Guest Promise Training. The available dates are 3/30. You must also have an up-to-date Ramp Certification. Opening weekend is April 3-5th! If you are interested in working the NFL Draft, the dates are April 23-25th. Shifts will pay $185. If you are interested, please email Heather Park at hburakow@yahoo.com.

STUDENT ACCOUNTS
The final winter guard payment of $40 is due March 28^th. Please email Maria at treasurer@moonband.org if you have questions.

BAND DIRECTOR’S COMMENTS: Mr. Barthen
Congratulations to the MAHS Winter Guard on their performance at the TRWEA Show at Penn-Trafford this past weekend.  The group scored a 84.58 at their last regular season show.  The guard will perform at TRWEA Championships next week at Kiski Area High School.  Good Luck!

Spring Concert Rehearsals
CONCERT BAND – Periods 3, 4A, 6B - INCLUDING PERCUSSIONISTS WHO PERFORM WITH CONCERT BAND
Rehearsal #1 – TUESDAY, MAY 5 – 2:20-4:00pm
Rehearsal #2 – WEDNESDAY, MAY 13 – 2:20-4:00pm
Concert – THURSDAY, MAY 14– 7:00pm

SYMPHONIC BAND – Period 5A & 6B - INCLUDING PERCUSSIONISTS WHO PERFORM WITH SYMPHONIC BAND
Rehearsal #1 – TUESDAY, MAY 5 – 7:00 - 9:30pm
Rehearsal #2 – WEDNESDAY, MAY 13 – 7:00 – 9:30pm
Concert – THURSDAY, MAY 14– 7:00pm
PLEASE NOTE: Rehearsals and concerts are graded events. 
BOTH REHEARSALS ARE MANDATORY ATTENDANCE! 

WEST HILLS SYMPHONC BAND SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY
The West Hills Symphonic Band is excited to offer two $1,000 scholarship awards this year to band students in the western Pittsburgh area who will be pursuing an undergraduate degree in the field of music. As an organization, we are committed to supporting and promoting the cultural enrichment of our local communities, which includes the future musical endeavors of our younger generations. Interested applicants for the 2026 scholarship must complete and submit their online applications no later than Wednesday, April 15th using the following Google Form:
https://forms.gle/qsqRjnRBNXmzPNNQ9

2026/2027 Marching Band Summer Dates
July 21-23 - Guard (5-9pm), Wind (5-9pm), and Percussion (8AM-3PM) Camps
July 27-31 - Home Band Camp
August 2-7 - Away Band Camp
August 15 - Production Rehearsal

UPCOMING DATES
Mon. March 23 - Winter Color Guard Rehearsal - 6-9pm - MAMS Aux Gym
Tue. March 24 - 
Wed. March 25 - 
Thu. March 26 - 
Fri. March 27 - Winter Color Guard Rehearsal - 6:30 - 10pm - MAMS Aux Gym
Sat. March 28 - TRWEA Championships at Kiski Area HS - Performance time is 8:19 PM

Mon. March 30 - 
Tue. March 31 - 
Wed. April 1 - SPRING BREAK
Thu. April 2 - Spring Break
Fri. April 3 - Spring Break

Mon. Apr. 6 - Spring Break
Tue. Apr. 7 - Spring Break
Wed. Apr. 8 - School Resumes
Thu. Apr. 9 - 
Fri. Apr. 10 - 

Mon. Apr. 13 - Spring Musical Week
Tue. Apr. 14 - 
Wed. Apr. 15 -
Thu. Apr. 16 - Musical
Fri. Apr. 17 - Musical
Sat. Apr. 18 - Musical

Future Events
Monday, May 4 - High School Percussion Ensemble Concert
Thursday, May 14 - High School Spring Band Concert
Friday, June 5 - Graduation - All HS Instrumental Students Perform
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CLEARANCES
MABPO has no connection to MASD's Applitrack, therefore a digital or physical copy of the clearance needs to be submitted the MABPO secretary.  Clearances can be emailed to: Rachel Jones - secretary@moonband.org
Note:  If the child's last name differs from the parent sending the clearances, please point that out in the email.
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: 
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
use service code 1KG6XN
Contact secretary@moonband.org if you have any questions about clearances.

Check out Moon Band on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/moonareabands
Questions, comments or suggestions contact communications@moonband.org