News & Events

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

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