IMPORTANT REMINDERS – MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
Saturday, March 29th – Winterguard Championships – Norwin
Tuesday, April 15th - Band Parent Meeting 7PM
Monday, May 5th - HS Percussion Ensemble Concert
Thursday, May 8th - Band Parent Meeting 7PM
Thursday, May 15th - HS Concert Band Concert
Friday, May 16th - HS Jazz Band Concert
Sunday, May 18th – Band Banquet
Wednesday May 21st - 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
Upcoming Events
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Mon. March 24 - Winter Guard Rehearsal - 6pm-9pm - MS Aux
March 27 - Jazz Band Rehearsal - 2:30 - 4:00- HS Band Room
Fri. March 28 - Winter Guard Rehearsal - 6pm-9pm - MS Aux
Sat. March 29 - Winter Guard Championships at Norwin HS
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Thu. April 3 - Jazz Band Rehearsal - 2:30 - 4:00- HS Band Room
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Thu. April 10 - Jazz Band Rehearsal - 2:30 - 4:00- HS Band Room
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Important Upcoming Dates
Mon. May 5 - HS Percussion Ensemble Concert
Thu. May 15 - HS Concert Band Concert
Fri. May 16 - HS Jazz Band Concert
Sun. May 18 - HS Band Banquet
Wed. May 21 - HS Orchestra Concert