News & Events

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

IMPORTANT REMINDERS – MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
Tuesday, April 29^th - Concert Band & Symphonic Band Rehearsals
Tuesday, April 15^th - Band Parent Meeting 7PM
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

SCHOLARSHIP
Reminder for eligible Seniors: All application packets are due back by April 19th. 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 19th to be eligible for consideration. You can mail packets to the 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

FUNDRAINSING
Sarris candy will be delivered April 11. 

Karate Concessions Update
We are so close to having all items donated. Still in need of pierogis and taco meat. 
Reminder all donations to be collected on Thursday April 24th at 6pm in front of Natatorium. 
Hot foods to be dropped off Sat morning at the CCBC Dome.  
Contact Stephanie Haas at woogitrae@gmail.com with any schedule conflicts or questions.  

Volunteers
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0944AFAE2CA2F94-55838217-volunteer

donations.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0944AFAE2CA2F94-55167825-region

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 - NO JAZZ BAND REHEARSAL ON 4/17!   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

IMPORTANT REMINDERS – MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
Tuesday, April 29^th - Concert Band & Symphonic Band Rehearsals
Tuesday, April 15^th - Band Parent Meeting 7PM
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

SCHOLARSHIP
Reminder for eligible Seniors: All application packets are due back by April 19th. 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 19th to be eligible for consideration. You can mail packets to the 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

APRIL PARENT MEETING
Please mark your calendar for April 15th.  We will be voting on the new 2025/2026 Executive Board at the April meeting.  
Candidates:
President – Amy Patterson
Vice-President - Beckie Tobin
Treasurer - Maria Sacherich
Secretary - Rachel Jones
VP of Communications:  - Megan Feeser
VP of Publicity: Ted Merklin
VP of Concessions Co-chairs:  Hoda Lichwala, Danielle McPherson
VP of Fundraising: Hope Lepszyk
VP of Corporate Partnership: Stephanie Haas

FUNDRAINSING
Sarris candy will be delivered April 11. 

Karate Concessions Update
We are still in need of donations especially Hot Food Items. We have promised to provide concessions and last year hot foods were a huge success. Hot foods can be delivered Sat morning by 10am to the CCBC Dome or you can make arrangements to drop off Friday night by contacting Stephanie Haas at Woogitrae@gmail.com 

With the unknown of the stadium updates and its possible impact on our concessions program at football games, every general fund fundraiser becomes more important to help support the kids. 

Volunteers
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0944AFAE2CA2F94-55838217-volunteer

donations.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0944AFAE2CA2F94-55167825-region

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.

Band Banquet Award Voting—Student award voting will begin on Wednesday, 4/9. Students should check the Marching Band Teams page for links. Voting will conclude on Sunday, April 13.

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 - NO JAZZ BAND REHEARSAL ON 4/10!   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

IMPORTANT REMINDERS – MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
Tuesday, April 15^th - Band Parent Meeting 7PM
Monday, May 5^th - HS Percussion Ensemble Concert
Thursday, May 8^th - Band Parent Meeting 7PM
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

SCHOLARSHIP
The Moon Area Band Parent Organization, Inc. is excited to announce its Annual Instrumental Music Scholarship Awards. Packets were emailed out to eligible Seniors and a paper copy of the packet was passed out to all seniors by Mr. Barthen. 
All application packets are due back by April 19th. 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 19th to be eligible for consideration. You can mail packets to the 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

APRIL PARENT MEETING
Please mark your calendar for April 15th.  We will be voting on the new 2025/2026 Executive Board at the April meeting.  
Candidates:
President – Amy Patterson
Vice-President - Beckie Tobin
Treasurer - Maria Sacherich
Secretary - Rachel Jones
VP of Communications:  - Megan Feeser
VP of Publicity: Ted Merklin
VP of Concessions Co-chairs:  Hoda Lichwala, Danielle McPherson
VP of Fundraising: Hope Lepszyk
VP of Corporate Partnership: Stephanie Haas

FUNDRAINSING
Flower orders are due back April 7. 

Sarris candy will be delivered April 11. 

Karate Concessions Update
We are still in need of donations especially Hot Food Items. We have promised to provide concessions and last year hot foods were a huge success. Hot foods can be delivered Sat morning by 10am to the CCBC Dome or you can make arrangements to drop off Friday night by contacting Stephanie Haas at Woogitrae@gmail.com 

With the unknown of the stadium updates and its possible impact on our concessions program at football games, every general fund fundraiser becomes more important to help support the kids. 

Volunteers
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0944AFAE2CA2F94-55838217-volunteer

donations.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0944AFAE2CA2F94-55167825-region

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
Congratulations to the MAHS Winter Guard!  The guard finished their season last Saturday at TRWEA Championships at Norwin High School.  The guard placed fifth in the Scholastic A classification.  Congrats on a great season!

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.

Jazz Band Rehearsal - Thursday, April 3 from 2:30-4pm.   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

IMPORTANT REMINDERS – MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
Saturday, March 29^th – Winterguard Championships – Norwin
Tuesday, April 15^th - Band Parent Meeting 7PM
Monday, May 5^th - HS Percussion Ensemble Concert
Thursday, May 8^th - Band Parent Meeting 7PM
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

APRIL PARENT MEETING
Please mark your calendar for April 15th.  We will be voting on the new 2025/2026 Executive Board at the April meeting.  
Candidates:
President – Amy Patterson
Vice-President - Beckie Tobin
Treasurer - Maria Sacherich
Secretary - Rachel Jones
VP of Communications:  - Megan Feeser
VP of Publicity: Ted Merklin
VP of Concessions Co-chairs:  Hoda Lichwala, Danielle McPherson
VP of Fundraising: Hope Lepszyk
VP of Corporate Partnership: Stephanie Haas

FUNDRAISING
Flower orders are due back April 7. 

Sarris candy will be delivered April 11. 

MABPO has once again committed to supplying concessions for the upcoming Region Karate Tournament held at the CCBC Dome on April 26th.  Please use the following links to sign up for donations. Last year hot foods were a big hit. We are also looking for a couple of volunteers to help out during the day from 12p-3pm. This is a great fundraiser for our group as all proceeds will go to the general fund.  Last year this was a huge success and a lot of fun.  If you have any questions please reach out to Stephanie Haas at woogitrae@gmail.com 

Volunteers
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0944AFAE2CA2F94-55838217-volunteer

donations.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0944AFAE2CA2F94-55167825-region

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
Good Luck to the MAHS Winter Guard as they finish their competitive season at TRWEA Championships this weekend at Norwin HS!

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.

Jazz Band Rehearsal - Thursday, March 27 from 2:30-4pm.   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