IMPORTANT REMINDERS – MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
August 3 - 8 - Away Band Camp at W&J
August 16 - Production Rehearsal for All - 8AM-4PM
Saturday, September 13 - Local Show at Baldwin HS
Saturday, October 4 - Local Show at Mt. Lebanon HS
Saturday, October 18 - PIMBA Championships at Deer Lakes HS
Saturday, October 25 – Band Competition
Wednesday, December 17 - MAHS Winter Band Concert
Tuesday, March 3 - All-District Music Concert
Monday, May 4 - Percussion Ensemble Concert
Thursday, May 14 - MAHS Spring Band Concert
Friday, May 15 - MAHS Spring Jazz Concert
Monday, May 25 - Sewickley Memorial Day Parade
Sponsorships 2025-Due August 8th
If you have any questions, you can reach out to Stephanie Haas at Woogitrae@gmail.com Please send Stephanie an email with the company or group you plan to contact so that we don't bombard them with multiple copies.
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.
FUNDRAISING
Welcome to the start of another year!! Hoagie sales have begun, and the September lottery tickets have been mailed. If you have any questions, please email Hope at fundraising@moonband.org
STUDENT ACCOUNTS
For questions contact Maria at treasurer@moonband.org
BAND DIRECTOR’S COMMENTS: Mr. Barthen
AWAY BAND CAMP PICK-UP DETAILS
An email will be sent, Thursday night 8/7, Friday morning 8/8 confirming Parent Show and pick-up details for Friday, 8/8.
PRODUCTION REHEARSAL - SATURDAY, AUGUST 16 - 8 AM-4 PM - MANDATORY!!!
Kyle (our choreographer) will be in all day to teach the ballad and any other big-body moments. Lunch will be from 11:30-12:15. Students may leave campus at this time or pack lunch and eat inside the high school. This rehearsal is vital to our competitive season!
CHAPERONE MARCHING BAND EVENTS – DUE MONDAY, AUGUST 4 - LINK TO CHAPERONE SIGN-UP
The MAHS Marching Band relies upon many parent volunteers to make our band travel down the road. We need around 8-10 parent chaperones for every event. We will be soliciting these volunteers electronically via Sign-up Genius during the week of July 21, the link is posted above. Please see the Chaperone document linked HERE or in Presto website under My Files Tab for an outline of the expectations and how register for each event.
Under PA Law Act 153, all adults who are requesting to volunteer must submit 2 and/or 3 clearances. The process is outlined on the Chaperone document. Please download the Clearance Guidelines located on the Chaperone Document form for clarification and directions. Electronic clearances should be submitted to the MABPO Secretary, Mrs. Rachel Jones at secretary@moonband.org.
PRESTO-ASSISTANT
https://www.presto-assistant.com - MAHS Band will utilize the Presto Assistant for managing and communicating to band families. This website is a one-stop shop for all parent information, communication, and financial information for the band program and the MABPO (Moon Area Band Parent Organization). This is our first season using this application. All parents will receive an email link to create a PARENT account in mid-June and again in July. Please check the email address from which you received this email. If you have issues creating an account, please get in touch with Mr. Barthen for assistance. Our organizational code is: moonareahsband.
MARCHING BAND MICROSOFT TEAMS
Each marching band student was invited to a MS Teams Channel. This channel will be used to distribute music, drill, and other important student information throughout the year. Please make sure your student turns notifications on for this channel.
ABSENCE COMMUNICATION
If your student will be absent from a marching band rehearsal, please communicate with either Mr. Barthen (winds/guard) or Mr. Fear (pit/battery percussion). This will aid us in the planning and structure of rehearsal. Our e-mail addresses can be found at the bottom of this document.
**PLEASE NOTE: As per the marching band handbook (Page 3):
TRIP ELIGIBILITY ATTENDANCE POLICY
When the MAHS Marching Band takes a performance trip, in order for students to be eligible to participate in the winter/spring trip, students must be in attendance for 84% of all scheduled marching band rehearsals beginning with the July Pre-Camp (July 22, 2025). The complete marching band schedule was released in December of 2024 and can be found on page 1 of the handbook. If a student is absent for EIGHT rehearsals (20% of all marching band rehearsals) for any reason(s), a meeting will be scheduled with the student, parents and band director(s) to discuss the reasons for the absences and thus the eligibility of the student’s Trip. If the non-refundable trip payment is made, then the student becomes ineligible to attend the trip, the parents/students will forfeit the non-refundable trip payment. The MAHS Marching Band will be traveling to Florida in February of 2026.
BAND HANDBOOK - LINK
The band handbook will be available on July 28 on the Presto website in the Presto Files Area as well as linked in the MABPO Newsletter. The band handbook outlines the procedures and protocols that the band and its members follow throughout the entire school year.
BAND PHYSICAL AND FORMS
The Moon Area School District requires all participants of marching band to obtain a current physical examination. These forms need to be filled out by you and your physician and brought back to the athletic office. Forms are available on-line, visit https://studentcentral.bigteams.com for complete Physical forms and details. The examination and forms must be completed and turned into the Athletic Office by Monday, July 28 (Monday of Home Band Camp). Please note, examinations must have occurred on or after May 1, 2025. The Band Physical Letter which explains the process can be found on the Presto website under the My Files tab.
BAND PICTURE DAY - ORDER FORM LINK
Band Picture Day has been scheduled on Wednesday, August 20 beginning at 8:00AM at MAHS. Forms are available electronically on the LINK, on Presto, and hard copies will be available the day of the pictures. All students must attend, even if not purchasing pictures. We will take the large group pictures first, which will be used for all programs and publicity purposes, then move to the individual pictures. Individual Pictures historically conclude around 10AM, more than enough time for freshman to participate in Freshman Orientation at 10AM.
COMPLETE 2025 SUMMER/FALL MARCHING BAND SCHEDULE LINK
UPCOMING DATES
Sun. Aug. 3 - Away Band Camp Check in between 10:30AM - 11:30 AM
Aug. 4 -8 - Away Band Camp
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Mon. Aug. 11 - Percussion and Color Guard Rehearsal - 5PM-9PM - MAHS
Tue. Aug. 12 - Wind Rehearsal - 5PM-9PM - MAHS
Wed. Aug. 13
Thu. Aug. 14 - FULL BAND REHEARSAL - 5PM-9PM - MAHS
Fri. Aug. 15 - Color Guard Rehearsal with Kyle - 5PM-9PM
Sat. Aug. 16 - FULL ENSEMBLE REHEARSAL (PRODUCTIO REHEARSAL w/ KYLE) - 8AM-4PM – MAHS
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Mon. Aug. 18 - Percussion and Color Guard Rehearsal - 5PM-9PM - MAHS
Tue. Aug. 19 - Wind Rehearsal - 5PM-9PM - MAHS
Wed. Aug. 20 - Band Pictures for ALL - 8AM-10AM - MAHS
Thu. Aug. 21 - Full Ensemble Rehearsal - 5PM-9PM - MAHS
Fri. Aug 22 - Away Football Game @ Trinity HS - Report time is 4:15PM
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Mon. Aug 25 - Color Guard & Percussion Rehearsal - 6PM-9PM - MAHS
Tue. Aug 26 - Wind Rehearsal - 6PM-9PM - MAHS
Wed. Aug. 27
Thu. Aug 28 - FULL Ensemble Rehearsal - 6PM-9PM - MAHS
Fri. Aug 29 - Away Football Game @ Montour HS - Report time is 5:00PM
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Mon. Sept. 1 - NO REHEARSAL/NO SCHOOL
Tue. Sept. 2 - FULL BAND REHEARSAL - 6PM-9PM - MAHS
Wed. Sept. 3
Thu. Sept 4 - FULL BAND REHEARSAL - 6PM-9PM - MAHS
Fri. Sept. 5 - Home Football Game vs. Penn-Trafford - Report time is 5:30PM
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Future Events
Sat. September 13 - Baldwin PIMBA Competition
Sat. October 4 - Mt. Lebanon PIMBA Competition
Sat. October 18 - PIMBA Championships at Deer Lakes HS
Sat. October 25 - Band Competition
COMPLETE 2025 Marching Band Rehearsals and Performance Dates - LINK
2025 Marching Band Summer Rehearsal Dates
August 3 - 8 - Away Band Camp at W&J
August 11, 14, 18, & 21 - Rehearsal for Color Guard and Percussion - 5PM-9PM
August 12, 14, 19, 21 - Rehearsal for Winds - 5PM-9PM
August 16 - Production Rehearsal for All - 8AM-4PM
Friday Football Game Performances
August 22 at Trinity HS
August 29 at Montour HS
September 5 vs. Penn Trafford HS
September 12 at West Allegheny HS
September 19 Homecoming vs. Seneca Valley HS
September 26 vs. Bethel Park HS
October 3 at Peters Twp. HS
October 10 vs. Baldwin HS
October 17 vs. USC HS
October 24 at South Fayette HS
Saturday Marching Band Shows (subject to change)
Saturday, September 13 - Local Show at Baldwin HS
Saturday, October 4 - Local Show at Mt. Lebanon HS
Saturday, October 18 - PIMBA Championships at Deer Lakes HS
Saturday, October 25 – Band Competition
Important Upcoming Dates
August 3 - 8 - Away Band Camp at W&J
August 16 - Production Rehearsal for All - 8AM-4PM
Saturday, September 13 - Local Show at Baldwin HS
Saturday, October 4 - Local Show at Mt. Lebanon HS
Saturday, October 18 - PIMBA Championships at Deer Lakes HS
Saturday, October 25 – Band Competition
Wednesday, December 17 - MAHS Winter Band Concert
Tuesday, March 3 - All-District Music Concert
Monday, May 4 - Percussion Ensemble Concert
Thursday, May 14 - MAHS Spring Band Concert
Friday, May 15 - MAHS Spring Jazz Concert
Monday, May 25 - Sewickley Memorial Day Parade
Friday, June 5 - MAHS Graduation - All Band & Orchestra Students Perform
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CLEARANCES
MABPO has no connection to MASD's Applitrack, therefore a digital or physical copy of the clearance needs to be submitted the MABPO secretary. Clearances can be emailed to: Rachel Jones - secretary@moonband.org
Note: If the child's last name differs from the parent sending the clearances, please point that out in the email.
Per the updated MASD policy, Clearances are valid for 5 years
Under PA Law Act 153, The State of Pennsylvania is requiring all adults who volunteer in any capacity within the school to obtain background checks. This will include parents who volunteer to chaperone the MAHS Marching Band at football games, parades, band camps, and trips. Chaperones are required to complete the PA State Police Criminal Background Check, Child Abuse History, and FBI Fingerprints. The FBI Fingerprint is only if the volunteer has not been a state of PA resident for at least 10 years. Please visit http://www.keepkidssafe.pa.gov for additional information.
OR follow the steps below:
Child Abuse Clearance click HERE
1. Cost: Free
2. Create the account
3. Submit the required information
4. Print certificate and submit to MABPO Secretary
PA Criminal Background Check click HERE
1. Cost: Free
2. Click on "NEW RECORD CHECK" (Volunteers Only)
3. After the record check is complete, click on the blue control number
4. To view the certificate, click on the blue words "Certification Form"
5. Print the certificate and submit to the MABPO Secretary
FBI Fingerprinting click HERE
use service code 1KG6XN
Contact secretary@moonband.org if you have any questions about clearances.
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