IMPORTANT REMINDERS – MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
Thursday, November 14th - Band Parent Meeting 7PM
Thursday, December 12th - Band Parent Meeting 7PM
Sunday, December 15th – Pancake Breakfast and Cookie Walk
Wednesday, December 18th – Winter Band Concert
DINE TO DONATE
The next dine to donate is at Primanti Brothers on Wednesday, November 6th 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!
DONATIONS NEEDED
MABPO is in need of donations for the basket raffle held during the pancake breakfast. If you are interested in donating a basket or have individual components that could be used to create a basket (i.e. new candles, board games, gift cards or certificates, Steelers/Pirates/Penguins items, etc), please email Amy at president@moonband.org. Thank you for your help and donations!
Volunteer Needed
We are looking for an undergraduate parent or pair of parents to shadow/work the cookie walk for the purpose of taking it over next year. Must be available for both the Saturday set up and Sunday during the event. Reach out to Kelli at secretary@moonband.org if interested.
FUNDRAISING
Pie orders are due this Thursday, November 7.
Hoagie orders are due next Thursday, November 14.
Sarris candy and tumbler orders are due next Friday, November 15.
See order forms attached to the email.
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 22nd – 5th payment
December 20 – final payment
BAND DIRECTOR’S COMMENTS: Mr. Nick Barthen
Marching Band Season has concluded. No practices/performances until June 2025
WINTER CONCERT REHEARSALS (WINDS & PERCUSSIONISTS) – ADJUSTED
Wednesday, December 11 - Rehearsal for Concert Band - 2:30 - 4:00PM
Wednesday, December 11 - Rehearsal for Symphonic Band - 6:30 - 9:00PM
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
Upcoming Events
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Fri. Nov. 22 - PMEA HONORS BAND at North Hills HS
Sat. Nov. 23 - PMEA HONORS BAND at North Hills HS
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Mon. Nov. 25 - Small Ensemble Rehearsal - 2:20 - 3:30
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Important Upcoming Dates
December 11 - Rehearsal for Concert Band - 2:30 - 4:00PM
December 11 - Rehearsal for Symphonic Band - 6:30 - 9:00PM
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
Thursday, November 14th - Band Parent Meeting 7PM
Thursday, December 12th - Band Parent Meeting 7PM
Sunday, December 15th – Pancake Breakfast and Cookie Walk
Wednesday, December 18th – Winter Band Concert
DINE TO DONATE
The next dine to donate is at Primanti Brothers on Wednesday, November 6th 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!
DONATIONS NEEDED
MABPO is in need of donations for the basket raffle held during the pancake breakfast. If you are interested in donating a basket or have individual components that could be used to create a basket (i.e. new candles, board games, gift cards or certificates, Steelers/Pirates/Penguins items, etc), please email Amy at president@moonband.org. Thank you for your help and donations!
Volunteer Needed
We are looking for an undergraduate parent or pair of parents to shadow/work the cookie walk for the purpose of taking it over next year. Must be available for both the Saturday set up and Sunday during the event. Reach out to Kelli at secretary@moonband.org if interested.
FUNDRAISING
Pie orders are due this Thursday, November 7.
Hoagie orders are due next Thursday, November 14.
Sarris candy and tumbler orders are due next Friday, November 15.
See order forms attached to the email.
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 22nd – 5th payment
December 20 – final payment
BAND DIRECTOR’S COMMENTS: Mr. Nick Barthen
Marching Band Season has concluded. No practices/performances until June 2025
WINTER CONCERT REHEARSALS (WINDS & PERCUSSIONISTS) – ADJUSTED
Wednesday, December 11 - Rehearsal for Concert Band - 2:30 - 4:00PM
Wednesday, December 11 - Rehearsal for Symphonic Band - 6:30 - 9:00PM
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
Upcoming Events
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Fri. Nov. 22 - PMEA HONORS BAND at North Hills HS
Sat. Nov. 23 - PMEA HONORS BAND at North Hills HS
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Mon. Nov. 25 - Small Ensemble Rehearsal - 2:20 - 3:30
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Important Upcoming Dates
December 11 - Rehearsal for Concert Band - 2:30 - 4:00PM
December 11 - Rehearsal for Symphonic Band - 6:30 - 9:00PM
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