News & Events

IMPORTANT REMINDERS – MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
Wednesday May 21^st - HS Orchestra Concert
Friday, May 30^th - Graduation

FUNDRAISING
Father’s Day raffle tickets are in the mail. Details are with the tickets. 
Please help us out by signing up HERE to help fill the cooler for the prize!! 

FUNDRAISING – ARAMARK – PNC/Acrisure/PPG 
Contact Hoda @ aramarkheinzfield@moonband.org or HapHoda2@Aol.com if you are interested in working at PPG Paints Arena or PNC Park or Acrisure Stadium.

STUDENT ACCOUNTS
For questions contact Ralph at treasurer@moonband.org

BAND DIRECTOR’S COMMENTS:  Mr. Nick Barthen
CEDAR POINT - Permission Form and Monies are due by Friday, May 23  INFORMATION AND PERMISSION FORM

2025/2026 PHYSICALS - Students in the Marching Band must have a physical exam on file with the Athletic Office.  The exam must have occurred after May 1, 2025.  Forms can be found on the Athletic website. Please see the linked document for details.  Please see the link document

Symphonic Band and Percussion Audition Music has been posted and distributed in class.  Symphonic Band auditions are due on 5/16, and Percussion Auditions are due by 5/23.  These are electronic submissions.

GRADUATION CEREMONIES - FRIDAY, MAY 30 - MAHS TIGER STADIUM—All MAHS Band and Orchestra Students perform at the Graduation Ceremony. Report time is 6:00 PM, and the ceremony begins at 7:30.  Attire is summer business casual. Parking passes and additional information will be distributed closer to the event. This is a graded performance.  Please plan! GRADUATION DOCUMENT

2025 COLOR GUARD AUDITIONS
Open to all students Grades 8-12
New and Returning Members – May 19-22 6:30 – 8:30PM
What to bring: Comfortable, athletic clothing, shoes and water
All rehearsals will begin in the MAHS Band Room
Questions?  Email mooncolorguard@gmail.com

2025 Marching Band Summer Rehearsal Dates

• July 22, 23, 24 - Mini Camps for Winds, Percussion, & Color Guard
• July 28 - August 1 - Home Band Camp for ALL
• August 3 - 8 - Away Band Camp at W&J
• August 16 - Production Rehearsal for All - 8AM-4PM

Saturday Marching Band Shows (subject to change)

• Saturday, September 13 - Local Show
• Saturday, October 4 - Local Show
• Saturday, October 18 - PIMBA Championships
• Saturday, October 25 - BOA Regional

IMPORTANT REMINDERS – MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
Wednesday, May 14^th - Concert Band & Symphonic Band Rehearsals
Thursday, May 15^th - HS Concert Band Concert
Friday, May 16^th - HS Jazz Band & Percussion Ensemble Concert
Sunday, May 18^th – Band Banquet
Wednesday May 21^st - HS Orchestra Concert
Friday, May 30^th - Graduation

FUNDRAISING
Hoagie pickup is Wednesday, May 14 from 4:00-5:30 at the High School cafeteria.

FUNDRAISING – ARAMARK – PNC/Acrisure/PPG 
Contact Hoda @ aramarkheinzfield@moonband.org or HapHoda2@Aol.com if you are interested in working at PPG Paints Arena or PNC Park or Acrisure Stadium.

STUDENT ACCOUNTS
For questions contact Ralph at treasurer@moonband.org

BAND DIRECTOR’S COMMENTS:  Mr. Nick Barthen
CEDAR POINT - The Band will take a voluntary FUN Trip to Cedar Point Amusement Park on Thursday, June 5. The cost will be around $85, which includes a coach bus and park admission. We will NOT perform at Cedar Point.  Additional details will be released in May.  INFORMATION AND PERMISSION FORM

2025/2026 PHYSICALS - Please see the link document for information regarding the 25/26 Athletic/marching band physicals.  School physical date is Tuesday, May 13.  Sign-up for time

Symphonic Band and Percussion Audition Music has been posted and distributed in class.  Symphonic Band auditions are due on 5/16, and Percussion Auditions are due by 5/23.  These are electronic submissions.

GRADUATION CEREMONIES - FRIDAY, MAY 30 - MAHS TIGER STADIUM—All MAHS Band and Orchestra Students perform at the Graduation Ceremony. Report time is 6:00 PM, and the ceremony begins at 7:30.  Attire is summer business casual. Parking passes and additional information will be distributed closer to the event. This is a graded performance.  Please plan! GRADUATION DOCUMENT

SPRING CONCERT REHEARSALS
CONCERT BAND – Periods 3, 4A, 6B - INCLUDING PERCUSSIONISTS WHO PERFORM WITH CONCERT BAND

• Rehearsal #2 – WEDNESDAY, MAY 14 – 2:20-4:00pm
• Concert – THURSDAY, MAY 15 – 7:00pm  - Report time is 6:45PM

SYMPHONIC BAND – Period 5A & 6B - INCLUDING PERCUSSIONISTS WHO PERFORM WITH SYMPHONIC BAND

•  Rehearsal #2 – WEDNESDAY, MAY 14 – 6:30-9:00pm
• Concert – THURSDAY, MAY 15 – 7:00pm - Report time is 7:00PM

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

2025 COLOR GUARD AUDITIONS
Open to all students Grades 8-12
Exploratory Days – Tuesday May 6 & Wednesday May 7 6:30 – 8PM
New Members – Monday, May 12, Wednesday, May 14, Friday May 16 6:30 – 8:30PM
New and Returning Members – May 19-22 6:30 – 8:30PM
What to bring: Comfortable, athletic clothing, shoes and water
All rehearsals will begin in the MAHS Band Room
Questions?  Email mooncolorguard@gmail.com

2025 Marching Band Summer Rehearsal Dates

• July 22, 23, 24 - Mini Camps for Winds, Percussion, & Color Guard
• July 28 - August 1 - Home Band Camp for ALL
• August 3 - 8 - Away Band Camp at W&J
• August 16 - Production Rehearsal for All - 8AM-4PM

Saturday Marching Band Shows (subject to change)

• Saturday, September 13 - Local Show
• Saturday, October 4 - Local Show
• Saturday, October 18 - PIMBA Championships
• Saturday, October 25 - BOA Regional

IMPORTANT REMINDERS – MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
Thursday, May 8^th - Band Parent Meeting 7PM
Wednesday, May 14^th - Concert Band & Symphonic Band Rehearsals
Thursday, May 15^th - HS Concert Band Concert
Friday, May 16^th - HS Jazz Band & Percussion Ensemble Concert
Sunday, May 18^th – Band Banquet
Wednesday May 21^st - HS Orchestra Concert

FUNDRAISING
We are selling hoagies once again. Orders are due May 7, with orders coming May 14.  See forms attached to the email.

FUNDRAISING – ARAMARK – PNC/Acrisure/PPG 
Contact Hoda @ aramarkheinzfield@moonband.org or HapHoda2@Aol.com if you are interested in working at PPG Paints Arena or PNC Park or Acrisure Stadium.

STUDENT ACCOUNTS
For questions contact Ralph at treasurer@moonband.org

BAND DIRECTOR’S COMMENTS:  Mr. Nick Barthen
SAVE THE DATE!  - We will be taking a voluntary FUN Trip to Cedar Point Amusement Park on Thursday, June 5. The cost will be around $85, which includes a coach bus and park admission. We will NOT perform at Cedar Point.  Additional details will be released in May.

Symphonic Band and Percussion Audition Music has been posted and distributed in class.  Symphonic Band auditions are due on 5/16, and Percussion Auditions are due by 5/23.  These are electronic submissions.

Jazz Band Rehearsal - JAZZ BAND REHEARSAL ON 5/8 from 2:30-3:30!

GRADUATION CEREMONIES - FRIDAY, MAY 30 - MAHS TIGER STADIUM—All MAHS Band and Orchestra Students perform at the Graduation Ceremony. Report time is 6:00 PM, and the ceremony begins at 7:30.  Attire is summer business casual. Parking passes and additional information will be distributed closer to the event. This is a graded performance.  Please plan!

SPRING CONCERT REHEARSALS
CONCERT BAND – Periods 3, 4A, 6B - INCLUDING PERCUSSIONISTS WHO PERFORM WITH CONCERT BAND

• Rehearsal #2 – WEDNESDAY, MAY 14 – 2:20-4:00pm
• Concert – THURSDAY, MAY 15 – 7:00pm

SYMPHONIC BAND – Period 5A & 6B - INCLUDING PERCUSSIONISTS WHO PERFORM WITH SYMPHONIC BAND

•  Rehearsal #1 – WEDNESDAY, MAY 7 – 2:30-3:45pm
• Rehearsal #2 – WEDNESDAY, MAY 14 – 6:30-9:00pm
• Concert – THURSDAY, MAY 15 – 7:00pm

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

2025 COLOR GUARD AUDITIONS
Open to all students Grades 8-12
Exploratory Days – Tuesday May 6 & Wednesday May 7 6:30 – 8PM
New Members – Monday, May 12, Wednesday, May 14, Friday May 16 6:30 – 8:30PM
New and Returning Members – May 19-22 6:30 – 8:30PM
What to bring: Comfortable, athletic clothing, shoes and water
All rehearsals will begin in the MAHS Band Room
Questions?  Email mooncolorguard@gmail.com

2025 Marching Band Summer Rehearsal Dates

• July 22, 23, 24 - Mini Camps for Winds, Percussion, & Color Guard
• July 28 - August 1 - Home Band Camp for ALL
• August 3 - 8 - Away Band Camp at W&J
• August 16 - Production Rehearsal for All - 8AM-4PM

Saturday Marching Band Shows (subject to change)

• Saturday, September 13 - Local Show
• Saturday, October 4 - Local Show
• Saturday, October 18 - PIMBA Championships
• Saturday, October 25 - BOA Regional

IMPORTANT REMINDERS – MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
Tuesday, April 29^th - Concert Band & Symphonic Band Rehearsals
Monday, May 5^th - HS Percussion Ensemble Concert
Thursday, May 8^th - Band Parent Meeting 7PM
Wednesday, May 14^th - Concert Band & Symphonic Band Rehearsals
Thursday, May 15^th - HS Concert Band Concert
Friday, May 16^th - HS Jazz Band Concert
Sunday, May 18^th – Band Banquet
Wednesday May 21^st - HS Orchestra Concert

MABPO 2025 Band Banquet
RSVP Deadline: all reservations and payments are due to the band room mailbox no later than Friday, May 2nd

THANK YOU
Thank you to everyone who donated and or helped with the karate tournament concession stand. It was a very busy day. But worth it for MABPO.

FUNDRAISING
We are selling hoagies once again. Orders are due May 7, with orders coming May 14.  See forms attached to the email.

FUNDRAISING – ARAMARK – PNC/Acrisure/PPG 
Contact Hoda @ aramarkheinzfield@moonband.org or HapHoda2@Aol.com if you are interested in working at PPG Paints Arena or PNC Park or Acrisure Stadium.

STUDENT ACCOUNTS
For questions contact Ralph at treasurer@moonband.org

BAND DIRECTOR’S COMMENTS:  Mr. Nick Barthen
SAVE THE DATE!  - We will be taking a voluntary FUN Trip to Cedar Point Amusement Park on Thursday, June 5. The cost will be around $85, which includes a coach bus and park admission. We will NOT perform at Cedar Point.  Additional details will be released in May.

25/26 Football Show Ideas—The Staff is taking ideas for the 25/26 football show. Students should check the Marching Band Teams page for the submission page.

Jazz Band Rehearsal - JAZZ BAND REHEARSAL ON 5/1 from 2:30-3:30!

SPRING CONCERT REHEARSALS
CONCERT BAND – Periods 3, 4A, 6B - INCLUDING PERCUSSIONISTS WHO PERFORM WITH CONCERT BAND

• Rehearsal #1 – TUESDAY, APRIL 29 – 2:20-4:00pm
• Rehearsal #2 – WEDNESDAY, MAY 14 – 2:20-4:00pm
• Concert – THURSDAY, MAY 15 – 7:00pm

SYMPHONIC BAND – Period 5A & 6B - INCLUDING PERCUSSIONISTS WHO PERFORM WITH SYMPHONIC BAND

•  Rehearsal #1 – TUESDAY, APRIL 29 – 6:30-9:00pm
• Rehearsal #2 – WEDNESDAY, MAY 14 – 6:30-9:00pm
• Concert – THURSDAY, MAY 15 – 7:00pm

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

2025 COLOR GUARD AUDITIONS
Open to all students Grades 8-12
Exploratory Days – Tuesday May 6 & Wednesday May 7 6:30 – 8PM
New Members – Monday, May 12, Wednesday, May 14, Friday May 16 6:30 – 8:30PM
New and Returning Members – May 19-22 6:30 – 8:30PM
What to bring: Comfortable, athletic clothing, shoes and water
All rehearsals will begin in the MAHS Band Room
Questions?  Email mooncolorguard@gmail.com

2025 Marching Band Summer Rehearsal Dates

• July 22, 23, 24 - Mini Camps for Winds, Percussion, & Color Guard
• July 28 - August 1 - Home Band Camp for ALL
• August 3 - 8 - Away Band Camp at W&J
• August 16 - Production Rehearsal for All - 8AM-4PM

Saturday Marching Band Shows (subject to change)

• Saturday, September 13 - Local Show
• Saturday, October 4 - Local Show
• Saturday, October 18 - PIMBA Championships
• Saturday, October 25 - BOA Regional

Tuesday, April 29^th - Concert Band & Symphonic Band Rehearsals
Monday, May 5^th - HS Percussion Ensemble Concert
Thursday, May 8^th - Band Parent Meeting 7PM
Wednesday, May 14^th - Concert Band & Symphonic Band Rehearsals
Thursday, May 15^th - HS Concert Band Concert
Friday, May 16^th - HS Jazz Band Concert
Sunday, May 18^th – Band Banquet
Wednesday May 21^st - HS Orchestra Concert

MABPO 2025-26 Executive Board
Below are the 2025 MABPO Executive Board Election Results:
President - Amy Patterson 
Vice President - Beckie Tobin  
Treasurer - Maria Sacherich 
Secretary - Rachel Jones
Vice President of Communications - Megan Feeser
Vice President of Concessions - Hoda Lichwala and Danielle McPherson
Vice President of Corporate Sponsorship - Stephanie Haas
Vice President of Fundraising - Hope Lepczyk
Vice President of Publicity - Ted Merklin 


FUNDRAISING – ARAMARK – PNC/Acrisure/PPG 
Contact Hoda @ aramarkheinzfield@moonband.org or HapHoda2@Aol.com if you are interested in working at PPG Paints Arena or PNC Park or Acrisure Stadium.

STUDENT ACCOUNTS
For questions contact Ralph at treasurer@moonband.org

BAND DIRECTOR’S COMMENTS:  Mr. Nick Barthen
SAVE THE DATE!  - We will be taking a voluntary FUN Trip to Cedar Point Amusement Park on Thursday, June 5. The cost will be around $85, which includes a coach bus and park admission. We will NOT perform at Cedar Point.  Additional details will be released in May.

25/26 Football Show Ideas—The Staff is taking ideas for the 25/26 football show. Students should check the Marching Band Teams page for the submission page.

Jazz Band Rehearsal - JAZZ BAND REHEARSAL ON 4/24 from 2:30-4:00!    WE STILL NEED 1 trumpet and 1 trombone player to fill out the ensemble!

SPRING CONCERT REHEARSALS
CONCERT BAND – Periods 3, 4A, 6B - INCLUDING PERCUSSIONISTS WHO PERFORM WITH CONCERT BAND

• Rehearsal #1 – TUESDAY, APRIL 29 – 2:20-4:00pm
• Rehearsal #2 – WEDNESDAY, MAY 14 – 2:20-4:00pm
• Concert – THURSDAY, MAY 15 – 7:00pm

SYMPHONIC BAND – Period 5A & 6B - INCLUDING PERCUSSIONISTS WHO PERFORM WITH SYMPHONIC BAND

•  Rehearsal #1 – TUESDAY, APRIL 29 – 6:30-9:00pm
• Rehearsal #2 – WEDNESDAY, MAY 14 – 6:30-9:00pm
• Concert – THURSDAY, MAY 15 – 7:00pm

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

2025 Marching Band Summer Rehearsal Dates

• July 22, 23, 24 - Mini Camps for Winds, Percussion, & Color Guard
• July 28 - August 1 - Home Band Camp for ALL
• August 3 - 8 - Away Band Camp at W&J
• August 16 - Production Rehearsal for All - 8AM-4PM

Saturday Marching Band Shows (subject to change)

• Saturday, September 13 - Local Show
• Saturday, October 4 - Local Show
• Saturday, October 18 - PIMBA Championships
• Saturday, October 25 - BOA Regional