News & Events

IMPORTANT REMINDERS – MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
Tuesday, March 18^th – All District Music Concert - Symphonic Band/Symphonic Band Percussion Only
Thursday, March 20^th - Band Parent Meeting 7PM
Saturday, March 22^nd – Winterguard Competition – Penn Trafford
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

FUNDRAINSING
Spring fling raffle tickets are due this Friday! Please turn the tickets in to the band room mailbox. Please help make this basket a success by donating a gift card! 

Mother's Day Flower baskets: details March 17

Region 22 Tang Soo Do Tournament held at CCBC has given MABPO the opportunity to run concessions again for this year's tournament. Which will be held on Saturday April 26th. This is an all day event starting at 9 am.  This event is usually done and cleaned up around 4.  We will be looking for volunteers to help run the concession stand along with food donations. A sign up genius will be sent out at a later date.    All profit will be given to MABPO.  If you are interested in volunteering with concessions for this event please reach out to Stephanie Haas at email woogitrae@gmail.com  You do not have to be available for the entire day.  This concession stand is not as busy as a Friday night football game.  Last year all those that volunteered had a lot of fun. Hope you will consider coming out and giving us a hand and supporting this community event. 

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
All-District Music Concert - Tuesday, March 18, 2025 - 7PM - Symphonic Band and Percussionists who play with Symphonic Band ONLY. This is a tux/gown graded event.

Jazz Band Rehearsal will not be held this week due to the Musical.  We will resume rehearsal on 3/20. WE STILL NEED 1 trumpet and 1 trombone player to fill out the ensemble!

Pit Orchestra Final Two Weeks Rehearsal Schedule

• Monday, March 10 - Rehearsal w/cast in auditorium - run show - In Pit at 6:00PM; End at 9:30PM?
• Tuesday, March 11 - Rehearsal w/cast in auditorium - run show - In Pit at 6:00PM; End at 9:30PM?
• Wednesday, March 12 - Dress Rehearsal - In Pit at 6:15PM - Run show at 7PM - 9:45PM
• Thursday, March 13 - Show #1 - In Pit at 6:15PM - Show at 7PM
• Friday, March 14 - Show #2 - In Pit at 6:15PM - Run show at 7PM
• Saturday, March 15 - Show #3 - In Pit at 6:15PM - Run show at 7PM

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, March 18^th – All District Music Concert - Symphonic Band/Symphonic Band Percussion Only
Thursday, March 20^th - Band Parent Meeting 7PM
Saturday, March 22^nd – Winterguard Competition – Penn Trafford
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

FUNDRAINSING
Sarris candy orders are due this Friday, March 7!!!

We still have tickets available for the spring fling basket. 
Please help make this basket a success by donating a gift card! 

Mother's Day Flower baskets: details March 17

Region 22 Tang Soo Do Tournament held at CCBC has given MABPO the opportunity to run concessions again for this year's tournament. Which will be held on Saturday April 26th. This is an all day event starting at 9 am.  This event is usually done and cleaned up around 4.  We will be looking for volunteers to help run the concession stand along with food donations. A sign up genius will be sent out at a later date.    All profit will be given to MABPO.  If you are interested in volunteering with concessions for this event please reach out to Stephanie Haas at email woogitrae@gmail.com  You do not have to be available for the entire day.  This concession stand is not as busy as a Friday night football game.  Last year all those that volunteered had a lot of fun. Hope you will consider coming out and giving us a hand and supporting this community event. 

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
All-District Music Concert - Tuesday, March 18, 2025 - 7PM - Symphonic Band and Percussionists who play with Symphonic Band ONLY

Jazz Band Rehearsal will not be held this week due to the Musical.  We will resume rehearsal on 3/20. WE STILL NEED 1 trumpet and 1 trombone player to fill out the ensemble!

Pit Orchestra Final Two Weeks Rehearsal Schedule

• Monday, March 3 - NONE
• Tuesday, March 4 - Pit Only - 2:30 - 4:00 
• Wednesday, March 5 - Pit w/cast in Auditorium - 3:15 - 6:00?
• Thursday, March 6 - Pit w/ cast in Auditorium - 3:15 - 6:00?
• Friday, March 7 - NONE
• Saturday, March 8 - NONE
• Sunday, March 9 - TECH DAY - IN PIT READY TO GO AT 6:00PM
• Monday, March 10 - Rehearsal w/cast in auditorium - run show - In Pit at 6:00PM; End at 9:30PM?
• Tuesday, March 11 - Rehearsal w/cast in auditorium - run show - In Pit at 6:00PM; End at 9:30PM?
• Wednesday, March 12 - Dress Rehearsal - In Pit at 6:15PM - Run show at 7PM - 9:45PM
• Thursday, March 13 - Show #1 - In Pit at 6:15PM - Show at 7PM
• Friday, March 14 - Show #2 - In Pit at 6:15PM - Run show at 7PM
• Saturday, March 15 - Show #3 - In Pit at 6:15PM - Run show at 7PM

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 1^st – Winterguard Competition – Norwin
Thursday, March 20^th - Band Parent Meeting 7PM
Saturday, March 22^nd – Winterguard Competition – Penn Trafford
Saturday, March 29^th – Winterguard Championships – Norwin
Tuesday, April 15^th - Band Parent Meeting 7PM
Thursday, May 8^th - Band Parent Meeting 7PM
Sunday, May 18^th – Band Banquet

FUNDRAINSING
Sarris Easter candy sale are still ongoing. Brochures and order forms are in the band room and attached to the email. Orders are due back March 6.
Spring Fling raffle tickets will be in the mail this week. These tickets are $5 each for a chance for a gift card basket worth $300. This is a general fund fundraiser. It is mandatory.
Also, please consider donating a giftcard for the basket! Every little bit helps! Email me if you are willing to donate! 
Mother's Day Flower baskets: details March 17

Region 22 Tang Soo Do Tournament held at CCBC has given MABPO the opportunity to run concessions again for this year's tournament. Which will be held on Saturday April 26th. This is an all day event starting at 9 am.  This event is usually done and cleaned up around 4.  We will be looking for volunteers to help run the concession stand along with food donations. A sign up genius will be sent out at a later date.    All profit will be given to MABPO.  If you are interested in volunteering with concessions for this event please reach out to Stephanie Haas at email woogitrae@gmail.com  You do not have to be available for the entire day.  This concession stand is not as busy as a Friday night football game.  Last year all those that volunteered had a lot of fun. Hope you will consider coming out and giving us a hand and supporting this community event. 

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
Jazz Band Rehearsal will be held on THURSDAY, February 27 from 2:30-3:50PM. WE STILL NEED 1 trumpet and 1 trombone players to fill out the ensemble!

Pit Orchestra rehearsal will be held on Tuesday, February 25, and Thursday, February 27 from 6:00-8:30pm this week.  Check TEAMS for rehearsal objectives.

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, February 20^th - Band Parent Meeting 7PM
Saturday, February 22^nd – Winterguard Competition – Penn Trafford
Saturday, March 1^st – Winterguard Competition – Norwin
Thursday, March 20^th - Band Parent Meeting 7PM
Saturday, March 22^nd – Winterguard Competition – Penn Trafford
Saturday, March 29^th – Winterguard Championships – Norwin
Tuesday, April 15^th - Band Parent Meeting 7PM
Thursday, May 8^th - Band Parent Meeting 7PM
Sunday, May 18^th – Band Banquet

FUNDRAINSING
Sarris Easter candy sale are still ongoing. Brochures and order forms are in the band room and attached to the email. Orders are due back March 6.
Spring Fling raffle tickets will be in the mail this week. These tickets are $5 each for a chance for a gift card basket worth $300. This is a general fund fundraiser. It is mandatory.
Also, please consider donating a giftcard for the basket! Every little bit helps! Email me if you are willing to donate! 
Mother's Day Flower baskets: details March 17

Region 22 Tang Soo Do Tournament held at CCBC has given MABPO the opportunity to run concessions again for this year's tournament. Which will be held on Saturday April 26th. This is an all day event starting at 9 am.  This event is usually done and cleaned up around 4.  We will be looking for volunteers to help run the concession stand along with food donations. A sign up genius will be sent out at a later date.    All profit will be given to MABPO.  If you are interested in volunteering with concessions for this event please reach out to Stephanie Haas at email woogitrae@gmail.com  You do not have to be available for the entire day.  This concession stand is not as busy as a Friday night football game.  Last year all those that volunteered had a lot of fun. Hope you will consider coming out and giving us a hand and supporting this community event. 

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
Jazz Band Rehearsal will be held on THURSDAY, February 20 from 2:30-3:50PM. WE STILL NEED 1 trumpet and 1 trombone players to fill out the ensemble!

Pit Orchestra rehearsal will be held on Tuesday, February 18, and Thursday, February 20 from 6:00-8:30pm this week.  Check TEAMS for rehearsal objectives.

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, February 20^th - Band Parent Meeting 7PM
Saturday, February 22^nd – Winterguard Competition – Penn Trafford
Saturday, March 1^st – Winterguard Competition – Norwin
Thursday, March 20^th - Band Parent Meeting 7PM
Saturday, March 22^nd – Winterguard Competition – Penn Trafford
Saturday, March 29^th – Winterguard Championships – Norwin
Tuesday, April 15^th - Band Parent Meeting 7PM
Thursday, May 8^th - Band Parent Meeting 7PM
Sunday, May 18^th – Band Banquet

FUNDRAINSING
Sarris Easter candy sale starts today. Please see the instructions attached to the email. Orders are due back March 6.
Coming up: Spring Fling Raffle: being mailed next week
Mother's Day Flower baskets: details March 17

MABPO BOARD VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Currently, there are four positions that will be left vacant as the board member’s student graduates that do not have nominees in place.  If one of these roles would be something in your wheelhouse that you could lend your talent to next year. please reach out to Amy president@moonband.org  Any of the retiring board members are willing to discuss their experience.

Duties of the Vice President- the Vice President shall work in direct coordination with the President. The Vice President shall assume the duties of the President in the President's absence. The VP will perform and carry out tasks necessary for the band to operate successfully throughout the year. Duties shall include, but not be limited to, the solicitation and organization of chaperones for the band’s activities throughout the year, the securing of volunteers to fulfill the roles necessary to support the band, securing donations of materials and food, and the coordination of storage maintenance and movement, as necessary (i.e. band trailers, luggage truck, etc.). The Vice President is authorized to co-sign all checks for payment of MABPO bills.

Duties of the Vice President of Communications – The Vice President of Communications shall oversee the MABPO website and online calendar, organize an email distribution list of all MABPO members, send weekly Newsletter communications, and send other communications as deemed necessary by Executive Board members.

Duties of the Secretary – The Secretary shall record and maintain the minutes of the regular and special meetings of the MABPO. The Secretary shall present the prior month's Minutes at each meeting for approval by the membership, and shall have available at least one (1) year plus the current year of said minutes at meetings. The Secretary shall sign all warrants, papers, and other documentation as required to conduct the business of the MABPO, and shall have the ability to countersign checks. Furthermore, the Secretary shall keep a record of the attending officers and attending members for each regular and special meeting, and shall announce if there is a quorum present at such meetings to conduct business. The Secretary shall keep on record a copy of membership dues payment status. The Secretary shall prepare and send out correspondence pertaining to the business affairs of the MABPO at the request of an officer of the Executive Board. 

Duties of the Treasurer – The Treasurer shall keep an accurate record of all receipts and disbursements showing each activity separately as well as a complete record of all funds for MABPO as a whole along with individual student accounts. The Treasurer shall prepare and present a monthly financial report for approval by the membership. The Treasurer shall also be responsible for compiling a budget of all committees that earn revenues and incur expenses. This budget is to be presented to the Executive Board by/at the March membership meeting, and shall be available for review by the membership at/after the July membership meeting. The Treasurer shall submit a list of students' accounts to the secretary by the end of December and March of each year. The Treasurer is authorized to co-sign all checks for payment of MABPO bills.

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
Jazz Band Rehearsal will be held on THURSDAY, February 13 from 2:30-3:50PM. WE STILL NEED 1 trumpet and 1 trombone players to fill out the ensemble!

Pit Orchestra rehearsal will be held on Tuesday, February 11 from 6:00-8:00pm this week.  Check TEAMS for rehearsal objectives.

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