News & Events

IMPORTANT REMINDERS – MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
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, September 13 - Local Show at Baldwin HS
Saturday, October 4 - Local Show at Mt. Lebanon HS
Saturday, October 18 - PIMBA Championships at Deer Lakes HS
Saturday, October 25 - BOA Regional at U of Delaware
Wednesday, December 17 - MAHS Winter Band Concert
Tuesday, March 3 - All-District Music Concert
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

Band Jackets – Time to Order!
It’s BAND JACKET AND VARSITY LETTER ORDER TIME!  Anyone who has completed 1 year in marching band is eligible to purchase a jacket.  Please see the order form attached to the email for ordering information.  If you need help figuring out what size to order, or have any questions, please contact Heather Park at 717-903-1225 or email uniforms@moonband.org.

Students may also purchase varsity letters only (for a fee of $8) if they wish to place them on a jacket already purchased through another activity or sport. The DUE DATE for order/payment of both jackets and patches is WEDNESDAY, JULY 30^th.  LATE ORDERS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. 

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
SUMMER BREAK! - See you on July 22!  Have a great and safe summer!!

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

LICENSED PRESCRIBER ORDER FORM
Please keep this in mind when your child visits their Doctor over the summer:
When the band travels overnight (Away Band Camp, BOA Trips, and Florida), medication which is prescribed by a licensed prescriber and the student is either self-medicating or medication is dispensed by the trip nurse, must have a Licensed Prescriber Order on file with the Band Trip Nurse.  This form must be signed by the Licensed Prescriber.  One form must be completed for each prescribed medication.  These forms are valid for the entire school year.  LINK TO PRESCRIBER FORM 

COMPLETE 2025 Marching Band Rehearsals and Performance Dates - LINK

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 11, 14, 18, & 21 - Rehearsal for Color Guard and Percussion - 5PM-9PM
• August 12, 14, 19, 21 - Rehearsal for Winds - 5PM-9PM
• August 16 - Production Rehearsal for All - 8AM-4PM

Friday Football Game Performances

August 22 at Trinity HS
August 29 at Montour HS
September 5 vs. Penn Trafford HS
September 12 at West Alleghency HS
September 19 Homecoming vs. Seneca Valley HS
September 26 vs. Bethel Park HS
October 3 at Peters Twp. HS
October 10 vs. Baldwin HS
October 17 vs. USC HS
October 24 at South Fayette HS

Saturday Marching Band Shows (subject to change)

• Saturday, September 13 - Local Show at Baldwin HS
• Saturday, October 4 - Local Show at Mt. Lebanon HS
• Saturday, October 18 - PIMBA Championships at Deer Lakes HS
• Saturday, October 25 - BOA Regional at U of Delaware

IMPORTANT REMINDERS – MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
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, September 13 - Local Show at Baldwin HS
Saturday, October 4 - Local Show at Mt. Lebanon HS
Saturday, October 18 - PIMBA Championships at Deer Lakes HS
Saturday, October 25 - BOA Regional at U of Delaware
Wednesday, December 17 - MAHS Winter Band Concert
Tuesday, March 3 - All-District Music Concert
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


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
SUMMER BREAK! - See you on July 22!  Have a great and safe summer!!

Florida Survey Form (e-mailed on 6/5) - Please take a few moments to complete the attached survey by June 13. Your responses will help us gauge interest and ensure we can provide the best experience for our students.  This is NOT an official confirmation that your child will be participating in the trip.  In August, we will send home a hard copy of our confirmation form with payment schedules.  The first payment will be due on September 5, 2025.  Historically the first payment has been approximately $300-$500, pending on flight cost and hotel deposits.

Survey Link: Survey Link

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

LICENSED PRESCRIBER ORDER FORM
Please keep this in mind when your child visits their Doctor over the summer:
When the band travels overnight (Away Band Camp, BOA Trips, and Florida), medication which is prescribed by a licensed prescriber and the student is either self-medicating or medication is dispensed by the trip nurse, must have a Licensed Prescriber Order on file with the Band Trip Nurse.  This form must be signed by the Licensed Prescriber.  One form must be completed for each prescribed medication.  These forms are valid for the entire school year.  LINK TO PRESCRIBER FORM 

COMPLETE 2025 Marching Band Rehearsals and Performance Dates - LINK

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 11, 14, 18, & 21 - Rehearsal for Color Guard and Percussion - 5PM-9PM
• August 12, 14, 19, 21 - Rehearsal for Winds - 5PM-9PM
• August 16 - Production Rehearsal for All - 8AM-4PM

Friday Football Game Performances

August 22 at Trinity HS
August 29 at Montour HS
September 5 vs. Penn Trafford HS
September 12 at West Alleghency HS
September 19 Homecoming vs. Seneca Valley HS
September 26 vs. Bethel Park HS
October 3 at Peters Twp. HS
October 10 vs. Baldwin HS
October 17 vs. USC HS
October 24 at South Fayette HS

Saturday Marching Band Shows (subject to change)

• Saturday, September 13 - Local Show at Baldwin HS
• Saturday, October 4 - Local Show at Mt. Lebanon HS
• Saturday, October 18 - PIMBA Championships at Deer Lakes HS
• Saturday, October 25 - BOA Regional at U of Delaware

IMPORTANT REMINDERS – MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
June 2, 3, 4 - Music Camp for ALL Members
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, September 13 - Local Show at Baldwin HS
Saturday, October 4 - Local Show at Mt. Lebanon HS
Saturday, October 18 - PIMBA Championships at Deer Lakes HS
Saturday, October 25 - BOA Regional at U of Delaware
Wednesday, December 17 - MAHS Winter Band Concert
Tuesday, March 3 - All-District Music Concert
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

FUNDRAISING
Father’s Day raffle tickets are due to the band mailbox this Wednesday, June 4. Or can be mailed next week to my house. There are still tickets available if anyone needs more.
Any donations to the cooler can be dropped off to me at the end of practice Wednesday or you can contact me to arrange pick up. 
Thank you to everyone who has helped with donations or just selling fundraisers this year!! 

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.

SENIOR YARD NOTES
We hope you have enjoyed displaying your senior student’s yard note this year. The wooden senior yard notes are recycled and reused.  2025 Senior Yard Notes are due to be returned to MABPO by August 1st. 
Notes can be dropped at our homes:
Sarah Schmitz
5010 Stags Leap Lane

Amy Patterson
503 Blue Ridge Drive

If none of those options work for you, please contact Amy Patterson at president@moonband.org to arrange for pick-up or drop off of your senior note.  

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

BAND DIRECTOR’S COMMENTS:  Mr. Nick Barthen
Congratulations to the class of 2025!  Good Luck!

CEDAR POINT - Report time is 7:00AM on Thursday, June 5 in the HS Auditorium. Please enter the building via the Natatorium Entrance. There are 8 seats still available.  Please send in monies and forms ASAP!    INFORMATION AND PERMISSION FORM

2025/2026 Marching Band Music Camp - June 2, 3, 4 - 5PM-9PM
Music Camp for ALL members of the 25/26 Marching Band season will begin Monday, June 2 at 5PM at MAHS.  All students who are not on vacation are expected to attend.  
Students are reminded to bring water, athletic footwear, comfortable clothing, and sunscreen.  We will be both outside and inside for this rehearsal.  Music for the upcoming season will be distributed.  Students should bring instrument.

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

LICENSED PRESCRIBER ORDER FORM
Please keep this in mind when your child visits their Doctor over the summer:
When the band travels overnight (Away Band Camp, BOA Trips, and Florida), medication which is prescribed by a licensed prescriber and the student is either self-medicating or medication is dispensed by the trip nurse, must have a Licensed Prescriber Order on file with the Band Trip Nurse.  This form must be signed by the Licensed Prescriber.  One form must be completed for each prescribed medication.  These forms are valid for the entire school year.  LINK TO PRESCRIBER FORM 

COMPLETE 2025 Marching Band Rehearsals and Performance Dates - LINK

2025 Marching Band Summer Rehearsal Dates

• June 2, 3, 4 - Music Camp for ALL Members
• 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 11, 14, 18, & 21 - Rehearsal for Color Guard and Percussion - 5PM-9PM
• August 12, 14, 19, 21 - Rehearsal for Winds - 5PM-9PM
• August 16 - Production Rehearsal for All - 8AM-4PM

Friday Football Game Performances

August 16 at Trinity HS
August 29 at Montour HS
September 5 vs. Penn Trafford HS
September 12 at West Alleghency HS
September 19 Homecoming vs. Seneca Valley HS
September 26 vs. Bethel Park HS
October 3 at Peters Twp. HS
October 10 vs. Baldwin HS
October 17 vs. USC HS
October 24 at South Fayette HS

Saturday Marching Band Shows (subject to change)

• Saturday, September 13 - Local Show at Baldwin HS
• Saturday, October 4 - Local Show at Mt. Lebanon HS
• Saturday, October 18 - PIMBA Championships at Deer Lakes HS
• Saturday, October 25 - BOA Regional at U of Delaware

IMPORTANT REMINDERS – MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
Friday, May 30^th - Graduation
June 2, 3, 4 - Music Camp for ALL Members
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, September 13 - Local Show at Baldwin HS
Saturday, October 4 - Local Show at Mt. Lebanon HS
Saturday, October 18 - PIMBA Championships at Deer Lakes HS
Saturday, October 25 - BOA Regional at U of Delaware
Wednesday, December 17 - MAHS Winter Band Concert
Tuesday, March 3 - All-District Music Concert
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

FUNDRAISING
Father’s Day raffle tickets were sent by mail last week. If you haven’t received them, reach out and I can get some to you. Also, we have more tickets if anyone wants more to sell.  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.

SENIOR YARD NOTES
We hope you have enjoyed displaying your senior student’s yard note this year. The wooden senior yard notes are recycled and reused.  2025 Senior Yard Notes are due to be returned to MABPO by August 1st. 
Notes can be dropped at our homes:
Sarah Schmitz
5010 Stags Leap Lane

Amy Patterson
503 Blue Ridge Drive

If none of those options work for you, please contact Amy Patterson at president@moonband.org to arrange for pick-up or drop off of your senior note.  

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!  There are 16 seats still available.  Please send in monies and forms ASAP!  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

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

2025/2026 Marching Band Music Camp - June 2, 3, 4 - 5PM-9PM
Music Camp for ALL members of the 25/26 Marching Band season will begin Monday, June 2 at 5PM at MAHS.  All students who are not on vacation are expected to attend.  
Students are reminded to bring water, athletic footwear, comfortable clothing, and sunscreen.  We will be both outside and inside for this rehearsal.  Music for the upcoming season will be distributed.  Students should bring instrument.

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