News & Events

IMPORTANT REMINDERS – MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
Tuesday, October 29^th – Trunk or Treat
Thursday, November 14^th - Band Parent Meeting 7PM
Thursday, December 12^th - Band Parent Meeting 7PM
Sunday, December 15^th – Pancake Breakfast and Cookie Walk
Wednesday, December 18^th – Winter Band Concert

VOLUNTEER SIGN UPS
Away Football Game Volunteers

DINE TO DONATE
The next dine to donate is at Primanti Brothers on Wednesday, November 6^th from 11AM to 11PM.  Remember to use the flyer when ordering in the restaurant.  If you’re ordering online you can use the code “DINE2DONATE”.  Thank you!  Please, share the flyer with friends and family!

PANCAKE BREAKFAST
The next big event on our horizon is the 13th Annual Pancake Breakfast and Cookie Walk, being held Sunday 12/15 from 8am-Noon at the HS Cafeteria. This is another big pillar in our annual fundraising budget, and while ticket and cookie box prices are being finalized, we can all start by thinking ahead about the baking donations that we'll need from our families.
The community knows about the quality of our cookie walk and looks forward each year; oftentimes we are nearly sold out of cookies by 11am. Start thinking now about those family favorite recipes and their ingredients so you can share the deliciousness with everyone!
Ticket prices, instructions, and total donation needs are forthcoming!

Volunteers needed
If anyone would be interested in heading up the raffle baskets for the pancake breakfast to please let Amy know president@moonband.org . Volunteers can work in groups, a couple of friends, a husband and wife, or someone solo.

FUNDRAISING
Hoagie and Pies are now on sale. Pies are due November 7. Hoagie orders are due November 14. Both will be delivered November 26.  See order forms attached to the email.

Sarris Candy and Tumblers are now able to be sold. Please read the instruction sheets for both attached to the emails. Both will be due back to the band room mailbox on November15 with delivery December 13. 
If you have questions contact Hope at fundraising@moonband.org

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
Reminder for those on the payment plan that the fourth payment of $100 was due October 25th.  For questions contact Ralph at treasurer@moonband.org

November 22^nd – 5^th payment
December 20 – final payment

BAND DIRECTOR’S COMMENTS:  Mr. Nick Barthen
Thank You!
I would like to Thank all of the volunteers, chaperones, truck crew, medical, parents, and most importantly the students on an excellent marching band season.  The students persevered, worked hard, and represented the MAHS Band program as well as MASD through their excellent performances.  In the last three weeks, our students have performed in front of thousands of people not only locally, but all over the east coast.  Thank you to all that helped to make these performances stellar.  THANK YOU!

ITINERARY FOR November 1 - Football Play-off Game #1 @ Penn Hills HS  - LINK - Report 4:30 - Depart 5:15 - Kick-off 7:00PM

TRUNK OR TREAT – 10/29 – It is a tradition to decorate parent’s vehicles and pass out candy to the kid’s ala trick-or treating around the neighborhoods/cars.  Students will dress-up for rehearsal, and trunk-or treat.  This will begin at 7:15pm in the MS PARKING LOT/PRACTICE FIELD.  To make candy plans, we have 110 students in the marching band!

WPIAL Football Play-offs – The football team may qualify for the WPIAL post-season.  The full band will travel in support of the team. Games will be Friday during the WPIAL play-offs.  REHEARSALS AND GAMES/PERFORMANCES WILL BE GRADED EVENTS.  Plans will be forwarded as soon as they are known.  The band will rehearse once a week (Tue. OR Thu. pending weather from 6pm-7:00pm while the team is in the play-offs.

IMPORTANT – Hoodies at Rehearsals – As the weather begins to turn colder, please make sure students are bringing appropriate clothing to rehearsal.  Students are not permitted to wear the hood part of a hoodie or ski masks during rehearsal or performances.  The hood and/or ski mask impair peripheral vision and is a safety issue.  Students are encouraged to wear hats, tossle hats, beanies etc.  Students are able to bring warmer clothing items.  HOODIES ARE NEVER PERMITTED UNDERNEATH THE UNIFORMS!

WINTER CONCERT  REHEARSALS (WINDS & PERCUSSIONISTS)
Tuesday, December 10 - Rehearsal for Concert Band - 2:30 - 4:00PM
Wednesday, December 11 - Rehearsal for Symphonic Band - 2:30 - 4:00PM
Tuesday, December 17 - Rehearsal for Concert Band - 2:30 - 4:00PM
Tuesday, December 17 - Rehearsal for Symphonic Band - 6:30 - 9:00PM
Wednesday, December 18 - Winter Band Concert - 7pm - MAHS Auditorium

SMALL ENSEMBLE REHEARSALS FOR HOLIDAYS (Flute, Clarinet, Sax, Brass)
Monday, November 25 - 2:20 - 3:30PM
Wednesday, December 4 - 2:20 - 3:30PM

PIMBA Championships at Gateway High School
Action shots of the students to purchase - hollphotography.gotphoto.com

BOA - Delaware 
Action shots of the students to purchase. - https://www.teamphotonetwork.com/QPPlus/Proofs.aspx

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Upcoming Events
Mon. Oct. 28 - PMEA Honors Jazz Auditions at Frankling Regional HS
Tue. Oct. 29 - Full Band Rehearsal 6pm-7pm
                             Trunk or Treat - 7:00pm
Fri. Nov. 1 - WPIAL Play-off Football Game at Penn-Hills HS - 4:30 Report
Sat. Nov. 2 - Pep Band at Walk-a-thon at HS - 8AM
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Fri. Nov. 8 - Possible WPIAL Play-off Football Game at USC HS
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Thu. Nov. 14 - Possible Full Band rehearsal for Play-off Games - 6-7pm
Fri. Nov. 15 - Possible WPIAL Play-off Game - Neutral Site
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Thu. Nov. 21 - Possible Full Band rehearsal for Play-off Games - 6-7pm
Fri. Nov. 22 - PMEA HONORS BAND at North Hills HS
Sat. Nov. 23 - Possible WPIAL Championships at Heinz Field
                             PMEA HONORS BAND at North Hills HS

Important Upcoming Dates
December 10 - Rehearsal for Concert Band - 2:30 - 4:00PM
December 11 - Rehearsal for Symphonic Band - 2:30 - 4:00PM
December 17 - Rehearsal for Concert Band - 2:30 - 4:00PM
December 17 - Rehearsal for Symphonic Band - 6:30 - 9:00PM
December 18 - Winter Band Concert - 7pm - MAHS Auditorium

IMPORTANT REMINDERS – MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
Friday, October 25^th – Football – Home vs. South Fayette HS – Senior Rec Night 
Saturday, October 26^th – PIMBA Championships at Gateway HS
Tuesday, October 29^th – Trunk or Treat
Thursday, November 14^th - Band Parent Meeting 7PM
Thursday, December 12^th - Band Parent Meeting 7PM
Sunday, December 15^th – Pancake Breakfast and Cookie Walk
Wednesday, December 18^th – Winter Band Concert

BOA Thank you
Thank you to all of our volunteers this weekend.
Uniforms team, truck crew, chaperones, medical staff, truck drivers, photographers and staff all helped tremendously to make this weekend a smooth success.
Tina and DJ Foremsky
Shawn Rosensteel
Debbie Walker
Edgardo and Sarah Schmitz
Amy and Jay Patterson
Eric and Stephanie Haas
Matt and Hope Lepczyk
Mason Withee
Hoda Lichwala
Robyn Neft
Rachel Jones
Kelli Bookbinder
Linda Konley
Chris Grimes
Maria Sacherich
Kathie Thomas
Heather Park
Gail Bischoff
Megan Feeser
Ted Merklin
A special Thank you to Elena Jones who arranged and organized the stay with the hotel in Delaware.  She was instrumental in the planning and communication with the hotel to make sure it all ran smoothly.
Also, thank you to Mr. & Mrs. Balaski for their help at the hotel.
 
Football Volunteer Thank you
A huge thank you to the volunteers who helped out Friday night’s away game!
Kelli Bookbinder
Linda Konley
Natalie Wolfe
Megan Feeser
Asha Sharma
Pamela White
Kari Coulter
Eric Fogle
Kathryn Fogle
Danielle Mcpherson
Gail Bischoff
Ben Sacherich
Tina Foremsky
Meghan Aitken
Johanna Brown
Kim Joyce

SMUG MUG REMINDER
Reminder to submit your photos from the football games and competitions.  These will be uploaded to the site for the Band Parents to share and enjoy. Send to pictures@moonband.org or contact Ted to submit.
Photos and Videos of the many events, fundraisers, and competitions can be found on our photo site.  https://moon-instrumental.smugmug.com/
Passwords are in the email.

MABPO Parent/Volunteers-Photo
This is an invitation to anyone who has volunteered this season – concessions, sewing, uniforms, chaperones, truck crew, drivers, medical crew, senior rec, etc. to come to the student entrance Thursday 10/24 at 6:00PM.  We will be taking a group photo of MABPO to replace the one that’s been on our website since 2016.  Be sure to wear your Moon Area Marching Band Tiger pride!

SENIOR NIGHT - OCTOBER 25
Donations are needed for the Senior Night reception.  Donations can be dropped off before practice on Thursday October 24 at the Natatorium entrance or on Friday October 25 at 4:00 at the High School Cafeteria. Please sign up at Senior Night Donations
Volunteers are needed to set up before the event at 3:00 and afterwards at 5:30. Senior parents will be participating in the evening and will not be able to volunteer. Please sign up at Senior Night Volunteers
If you have any questions, please reach out to Keri Merklin at seniorrec@moonband.org

Senior Parents
The reception will begin at 4:30 and include light refreshments as well as pictures. Senior members will be recognized during halftime of the football game. Parents will sit with the band during the first half of the game. Following the halftime recognition, parents are welcome to continue to sit with the band or may sit in the stands. Please reach out to seniorrec@moonbang.org if you have any questions.

VOLUNTEER SIGN UPS
Home Football Game Volunteers
Competition Volunteers - BOA listed separately

Volunteers needed
If anyone would be interested in heading up the raffle baskets for the pancake breakfast to please let Amy know president@moonband.org . Volunteers can work in groups, a couple of friends, a husband and wife, or someone solo.

FUNDRAISING
Pickup for Pizza Kits, popcorn and coffee is this Wednesday, October 23 at The Student Entrance Lobby! from 5:00 to 6:00. Also if anyone is able to help srt at 4:30, please email me. I appreciate any and all help!

Sarris Candy and Tumblers are now able to be sold. Please read the instruction sheets for both attached to the email. Sarris Candy brochures will be in the band room tomorrow night or you can print what is attached. Both will be due back to the band room mailbox on November15 with delivery December 13. 
If you have questions contact Hope at fundraising@moonband.org

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
Reminder for those on the payment plan that the fourth payment of $100 is due October 25th.  For questions contact Ralph at treasurer@moonband.org

November 22^nd – 5^th payment
December 20 – final payment

BAND DIRECTOR’S COMMENTS:  Mr. Nick Barthen
TINERARY FOR October 25 - Football vs. South Fayette HS - LINK - Report 5:30 - Seniors at 4:20 in uniforms for pictures
PIMBA Championships at Gateway HS - LINK - Report time is 2:00PM; Performance is 7:45PM

Parents Guide to Marching Band Competition - LINK

TRUNK OR TREAT – 10/29 – It is a tradition to decorate parent’s vehicles and pass out candy to the kid’s ala trick-or treating around the neighborhoods/cars.  Students will dress-up for rehearsal, and trunk-or treat.  This will begin at 7:15pm in the MS PARKING LOT/PRACTICE FIELD.  To make candy plans, we have 110 students in the marching band!

WPIAL Football Play-offs – The football team may qualify for the WPIAL post-season.  The full band will travel in support of the team. Games will be Friday during the WPIAL play-offs.  REHEARSALS AND GAMES/PERFORMANCES WILL BE GRADED EVENTS.  Plans will be forwarded as soon as they are known.  The band will rehearse once a week (Tue. OR Thu. pending weather from 6pm-7:00pm while the team is in the play-offs.

IMPORTANT – Hoodies at Rehearsals – As the weather begins to turn colder, please make sure students are bringing appropriate clothing to rehearsal.  Students are not permitted to wear the hood part of a hoodie or ski masks during rehearsal or performances.  The hood and/or ski mask impair peripheral vision and is a safety issue.  Students are encouraged to wear hats, tossle hats, beanies etc.  Students are able to bring warmer clothing items.  HOODIES ARE NEVER PERMITTED UNDERNEATH THE UNIFORMS!

PARENT REMIND 101 - In the past, our old Band management app allowed the directors to text parents with updates when we traveled. Presto does not have that feature yet. I have created a Remind 101 group for parents. I will use this app (instead of email) when the band travels to update parents on our return times and other updates. STUDENTS SHOULD NOT JOIN THIS GROUP!   Text 81010        Class Code: @f782h8g

BAND HANDBOOK  - LINK
The band handbook is available for download on the Presto website in the Presto Files Area as well as linked in the MABPO Newsletter. 

PRESTO-ASSISTANT
The band is utilizing a NEW database management system, Presto-Assistant.  Every student/parent has an account set up.  You will receive a welcome email to the address this email has been sent to set up a PARENT Account.  DO NOT SET-UP YOUR STUDENT’S ACCOUNT, their information is already set-up into the system.  After you set up your parent account, you will be able to access the site at this web address: https://app.presto-assistant.com/
 
This site will be used for News, the band calendar, files and handouts for the year, student band financial account information, etc.  The calendar is updated frequently and can be synced to your Google/i-cal.   

EXCUSES FOR NOT ATTENDING REHEARSAL 
If a student must miss a rehearsal, an e-mail or written note from THE PARENT is required.  Microsoft Teams chats or student e-mails are not valid forms of excuses. 
 
PLEASE NOTE: If a student is absent when the group is learning drill, the student must learn the missed material on their own.  We do not have time to reteach material due to absences.  The student will be held out of the production until they have shown competency on the segment.
 
2024 Marching Band Saturday Performance Schedule

• Saturday, October 26 - PIMBA Championships at Gateway HS – Report time is 2:00PM at MS Parking Lot

IMPORTANT REMINDERS – MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
Tuesday, October 15^th - Band Parent Meeting 7PM **Note date change**
Friday, October 18th – Football – Away vs. USC HS
Saturday, October 19^th – BOA Delaware
Friday, October 25^th – Football – Home vs. South Fayette HS – Senior Rec Night 
Saturday, October 26^th – PIMBA Championships at Gateway HS
Tuesday, October 29^th – Trunk or Treat
Thursday, November 14^th - Band Parent Meeting 7PM
Thursday, December 12^th - Band Parent Meeting 7PM
Sunday, December 15^th – Pancake Breakfast and Cookie Walk
Wednesday, December 18^th – Winter Band Concert

SENIOR NIGHT - OCTOBER 25
Donations are needed for the Senior Night reception.  Donations can be dropped off before practice on Thursday October 24 at the Natatorium entrance or on Friday October 25 at 4:00 at the High School Cafeteria. Please sign up at Senior Night Donations
Volunteers are needed to set up before the event at 3:00 and afterwards at 5:30. Senior parents will be participating in the evening and will not be able to volunteer. Please sign up at Senior Night Volunteers
If you have any questions, please reach out to Keri Merklin at seniorrec@moonband.org

Senior Parents
The reception will begin at 4:30 and include light refreshments as well as pictures. Senior members will be recognized during halftime of the football game. Parents will sit with the band during the first half of the game. Following the halftime recognition, parents are welcome to continue to sit with the band or may sit in the stands. Please reach out to seniorrec@moonbang.org if you have any questions.

UNIFORM VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
Thursday October 17 at 6 pm: Uniforms are getting cleaned this week and we need two or three people to help reorganize them once they're back. 
Friday October 18 at report time: We will need two people to help kids with getting their uniforms ready to go to BOA. 
Friday October 25: We need one or two underclassmen parents to help out before and after the game on senior rec night. 
If you are able to help us out, please email Kathie at uniforms@moonband.org. 

CONCESSIONS DONATIONS
The final home game is Friday, October 25th. If you can donate anything from the sign-up genius below it would be appreciated! Thank you!
Concessions Donations for 10/25/24

VOLUNTEER SIGN UPS
Away Football Game Volunteers
Home Football Game Volunteers
Competition Volunteers - BOA listed separately
Competition Volunteers - BOA Delaware

Volunteers needed
If anyone would be interested in heading up the raffle baskets for the pancake breakfast to please let Amy know president@moonband.org . Volunteers can work in groups, a couple of friends, a husband and wife, or someone solo.

FUNDRAISING
Coffee/Popcorn and pizza kits will be delivered October 23!  If you have questions contact Hope at fundraising@moonband.org

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
Reminder for those on the payment plan that the fourth payment of $100 is due October 25th.  For questions contact Ralph at treasurer@moonband.org

November 22^nd – 5^th payment
December 20 – final payment

BAND DIRECTOR’S COMMENTS:  Mr. Nick Barthen
ITINERARY FOR October 18 - Football at USC - LINK
BOA REGIONAL INFORMATION 10/19 - ​LINK​ 

Parents Guide to Marching Band Competition - LINK

TRUNK OR TREAT – 10/29 – It is a tradition to decorate parent’s vehicles and pass out candy to the kid’s ala trick-or treating around the neighborhoods/cars.  Students will dress-up for rehearsal, and trunk-or treat.  This will begin at 7:15pm in the MS PARKING LOT/PRACTICE FIELD.  To make candy plans, we have 110 students in the marching band!

WPIAL Football Play-offs – The football team may qualify for the WPIAL post-season.  The full band will travel in support of the team. Games will be Friday during the WPIAL play-offs.  REHEARSALS AND GAMES/PERFORMANCES WILL BE GRADED EVENTS.  Plans will be forwarded as soon as they are known.  The band will rehearse once a week (Tue. OR Thu. pending weather from 6pm-7:00pm while the team is in the play-offs.

IMPORTANT – Hoodies at Rehearsals – As the weather begins to turn colder, please make sure students are bringing appropriate clothing to rehearsal.  Students are not permitted to wear the hood part of a hoodie or ski masks during rehearsal or performances.  The hood and/or ski mask impair peripheral vision and is a safety issue.  Students are encouraged to wear hats, tossle hats, beanies etc.  Students are able to bring warmer clothing items.  HOODIES ARE NEVER PERMITTED UNDERNEATH THE UNIFORMS!

PARENT REMIND 101 - In the past, our old Band management app allowed the directors to text parents with updates when we traveled. Presto does not have that feature yet. I have created a Remind 101 group for parents. I will use this app (instead of email) when the band travels to update parents on our return times and other updates. STUDENTS SHOULD NOT JOIN THIS GROUP!   Text 81010        Class Code: @f782h8g

BAND HANDBOOK  - LINK
The band handbook is available for download on the Presto website in the Presto Files Area as well as linked in the MABPO Newsletter. 

PRESTO-ASSISTANT
The band is utilizing a NEW database management system, Presto-Assistant.  Every student/parent has an account set up.  You will receive a welcome email to the address this email has been sent to set up a PARENT Account.  DO NOT SET-UP YOUR STUDENT’S ACCOUNT, their information is already set-up into the system.  After you set up your parent account, you will be able to access the site at this web address: https://app.presto-assistant.com/
 
This site will be used for News, the band calendar, files and handouts for the year, student band financial account information, etc.  The calendar is updated frequently and can be synced to your Google/i-cal.   

EXCUSES FOR NOT ATTENDING REHEARSAL 
If a student must miss a rehearsal, an e-mail or written note from THE PARENT is required.  Microsoft Teams chats or student e-mails are not valid forms of excuses. 
 
PLEASE NOTE: If a student is absent when the group is learning drill, the student must learn the missed material on their own.  We do not have time to reteach material due to absences.  The student will be held out of the production until they have shown competency on the segment.
 
2024 Marching Band Saturday Performance Schedule

• Saturday, October 19 - BOA Delaware
• Saturday, October 26 - PIMBA Championships at Gateway HS

IMPORTANT REMINDERS – MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
Friday, October 11^th – Football – Away vs. Baldwin HS
Saturday, October 12^th – PIMBA Show at Mt. Lebanon HS
Tuesday, October 15^th - Band Parent Meeting 7PM **Note date change**
Friday, October 18th – Football – Away vs. USC HS
Saturday, October 19^th – BOA Delaware
Friday, October 25^th – Football – Home vs. South Fayette HS – Senior Rec Night 
Saturday, October 26^th – PIMBA Championships at Gateway HS
Wednesday, December 18^th – Winter Band Concert

VOLUNTEER SIGN UPS
Away Football Game Volunteers
Home Football Game Volunteers
Competition Volunteers - BOA listed separately
Competition Volunteers - BOA Delaware

Volunteers needed
If anyone would be interested in heading up the raffle baskets for the pancake breakfast to please let Amy know president@moonband.org . Volunteers can work in groups, a couple of friends, a husband and wife, or someone solo.

FUNDRAISING
Pizza kit orders are due this Friday!

Coffee/Popcorn and pizza kits will be delivered October 23!  If you have questions contact Hope at fundraising@moonband.org

FORMAL WEAR – Symphonic Band
If your child is attending formal wear fittings on Tuesday and you would like to have us complete the alterations, please send them with cash or a check payable to Heather Park. The cost is $15 for tux pants and $20 for gowns. If you have questions contact Kathie at uniforms@moonband.org

Senior Rec Volunteers needed
Please contact Keri Merklin seniorrec@moonband.org if you are able to help with Senior Recognition Night on 10/25/24.

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.  The schedule is up in Presto for Acrisure Stadium.

STUDENT ACCOUNTS
Reminder for those on the payment plan that the third payment of $100 is due.  For questions contact Ralph at treasurer@moonband.org

October 25^th – 4^th payment
November 22^nd – 5^th payment
December 20 – final payment

BAND DIRECTOR’S COMMENTS:  Mr. Nick Barthen
ITINERARY FOR October 11 - Football at Baldwin HS - LINK
ITINERARY FOR October 12 - PIMBA at Mt.Lebo - LINK

REPORT TIME FOR PIMBA COMPETITION at Mt. Lebanon HS 10/12 is 12:30PM in MS LOT - Performance time is 6pm.  Show concludes at 8:30pm

BOA REGIONAL INFORMATION 10/19 - LINK - FORMS DUE FRIDAY, 10/11!

Parents Guide to Marching Band Competition - LINK

TRUNK OR TREAT – 10/29 – It is a tradition to decorate parent’s vehicles and pass out candy to the kid’s ala trick-or treating around the neighborhoods/cars.  Students will dress-up for rehearsal, and trunk-or treat.  This will begin at 7:15pm in the MS PARKING LOT/PRACTICE FIELD.  To make candy plans, we have 110 students in the marching band!

WPIAL Football Play-offs – The football team may qualify for the WPIAL post-season.  The full band will travel in support of the team. Games will be Friday during the WPIAL play-offs.  REHEARSALS AND GAMES/PERFORMANCES WILL BE GRADED EVENTS.  Plans will be forwarded as soon as they are known.  The band will rehearse once a week (Tue. OR Thu. pending weather from 6pm-7:00pm while the team is in the play-offs.

IMPORTANT – Hoodies at Rehearsals – As the weather begins to turn colder, please make sure students are bringing appropriate clothing to rehearsal.  Students are not permitted to wear the hood part of a hoodie or ski masks during rehearsal or performances.  The hood and/or ski mask impair peripheral vision and is a safety issue.  Students are encouraged to wear hats, tossle hats, beanies etc.  Students are able to bring warmer clothing items.  HOODIES ARE NEVER PERMITTED UNDERNEATH THE UNIFORMS!

PARENT REMIND 101 - In the past, our old Band management app allowed the directors to text parents with updates when we traveled. Presto does not have that feature yet. I have created a Remind 101 group for parents. I will use this app (instead of email) when the band travels to update parents on our return times and other updates. STUDENTS SHOULD NOT JOIN THIS GROUP!   Text 81010        Class Code: @f782h8g

BAND HANDBOOK  - LINK
The band handbook is available for download on the Presto website in the Presto Files Area as well as linked in the MABPO Newsletter. 

BOA Delaware - 10/19-20/2024
The Marching Band will travel to the University of Delaware to compete in the Bands of America Mid-Atlantic Regional on October 19-20, 2024.  INFORMATION LINKED
This information was sent home via email on 9/19 and hardcopy after the Seneca Valley Football Game on 9/20.

BOA Delaware - 10/19-20/2024
The Marching Band will travel to the University of Delaware to compete in the Bands of America Mid-Atlantic Regional on October 19-20, 2024.  INFORMATION LINKED
This information was sent home via email on 9/19 and hardcopy after the Seneca Valley Football Game on 9/20.

PRESTO-ASSISTANT
The band is utilizing a NEW database management system, Presto-Assistant.  Every student/parent has an account set up.  You will receive a welcome email to the address this email has been sent to set up a PARENT Account.  DO NOT SET-UP YOUR STUDENT’S ACCOUNT, their information is already set-up into the system.  After you set up your parent account, you will be able to access the site at this web address: https://app.presto-assistant.com/
 
This site will be used for News, the band calendar, files and handouts for the year, student band financial account information, etc.  The calendar is updated frequently and can be synced to your Google/i-cal.   

EXCUSES FOR NOT ATTENDING REHEARSAL 
If a student must miss a rehearsal, an e-mail or written note from THE PARENT is required.  Microsoft Teams chats or student e-mails are not valid forms of excuses. 
 
PLEASE NOTE: If a student is absent when the group is learning drill, the student must learn the missed material on their own.  We do not have time to reteach material due to absences.  The student will be held out of the production until they have shown competency on the segment.
 
2024 Marching Band Saturday Performance Schedule

• Saturday, October 12 - Local Band Competition at Mt. Lebanon HS
• Saturday, October 19 - BOA Delaware
• Saturday, October 26 - PIMBA Championships at Gateway HS