Moon Instrumental Music

March 1 – Winter Guard Rehearsal at McCormick Elementary – 6PM to 9PM

March 2 – Jazz Band I Rehearsal – 2:30 – 4:00 PM

March 2 – Symphonic Band Rehearsal – 7:30PM – 9:00 PM

March 4 – Jazz Band II Rehearsal – 2:30 – 4:00 PM

Band/Orchestra Parent Meeting - 7:00PM Band Room

March 5 - Winter Guard Rehearsal at McCormick Elementary - 6PM to 9PM

March 6 – Winter Guard Show at East Allegheny H.S.

March 9 – Jazz Band I – 2:30 – 4:00

March 9 – Symphonic Band Rehearsal – 7:30PM – 9:00PM

March 10 – Symphonic Band Rehearsal – During Activity Period

March 11 – Jazz Band II – 2:30 – 4:00

March 12 – Lab Band Rehearsal – 2:30 – 3:45

March 16 – Jazz Band I Rehearsal – 2:30 – 4:00

March 18-21 – Spring Musical – Footloose

March 22 – Symphonic Band Rehearsal 2:30 – 4:30

March 23 - PMEA Symphonic Band Adjudication at Butler Area Intermediate School

March 25 – Jazz Band II Rehearsal – 2:30 – 4:00

March 29 – Percussion Ensemble Rehearsal – 6PM – 8PM

March 30 – Jazz Band I Rehearsal – 2:30 – 4:00 PM

April 18 – Band/Orchestra Spaghetti Dinner – Ensembles to perform

May 3 – Symphonic Band Spring Concert – 7PM – MAHS Auditorium

May 5 – Small Ensemble Concert – 7PM – MAHS Auditorium – Jazz Band I and II, Lab Band, Percussion Ensemble

May 17 – Spring Concert #2 – 7PM – MAHS Auditorium – Orchestra, Concert Band

May 23 - Band/Orchestra Banquet

May 31 – Memorial Day Parades – Sewickley AM - Coraopolis PM

June 11 – Graduation – 6PM – RMU Sewall Center - ALL INSTRUMENTAL STUDENTS PERFORM – BAND AND ORCHESTRA!

March calendars were distributed on 2/23 and 2/24 in class

CONGRATULATIONS – WINTER GUARD

Congratulations to the MAHS Winter Color Guard on their SECOND PLACE PERFORMANCE out of 8 groups in their class at the Gateway Color Guard Show on Saturday, February 27.  The girl’s last performance is at East Allegheny High School on Saturday, March 6.  Good Luck!

PMEA SYMPHONIC BAND ADJUDICATION - MARCH 23

The Symphonic Band will be participating in the PMEA Large Ensemble Adjudication held at Butler Intermediate School on Tuesday, March 23.  A large ensemble adjudication can be compared to the Band’s PSSA.  The ensemble and director will be judged by collegiate directors on rehearsed and non-rehearsed music, and receive a rating on their performance.  Ensembles across the state of PA use the same rating scale, and format.  MAHS Symphonic Band has scored Superior or perfect ratings since starting these importatn events in 2007.

Students will be dismissed from school after second period and will return around 5PM.  Students should make necessary plans and notifications to employers and spring sports coaches NOW!  Attire will be tux and gown.  There may be a chance to stop and eat on the return trip.  Permission forms an Itineraries will follow.

Rehearsals are as follows for this IMPORTANT EVENT:

Tuesday, March 2 – 7:30 – 9:00 PM

Tuesday, March 9 – 7:30 – 9:00 PM

Wednesday, March 10 – During Activity Period

Monday, March 22 – 2:30 – 4:30 PM

BAND/ORCHESTRA SPAGHETTI DINNER – APRIL 18

MAHS Band and Orchestra Parents Spaghetti Dinner will be held on Sunday, April 18 from 11AM – 6PM.  The MAHS Ensembles will provide entertainment.  Groups will include Jazz Band I and II, Percussion Ensemble, Orchestra, and other various small chamber groups.  A detailed schedule will be released at a later date.  Students may also sign-up for shifts to work the dinner to add monies to their accounts for the upcoming trips, band camp, etc.

Marching Band Practice Location for 2010-2011

After discussions with the MASD Administration and the Construction Managers for the new high school, it has been decided that high school's lower parking lot will remain fully intact for the summer and fall of 2010.

The marching band will rehearse at the High School facilities for the entire 2010-2011 marching band season.  If there are any additional questions, please contact Nick Barthen at 412-264-9440 ext 2230 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

2010 Marching Band Dates

July 20-22     9AM - 2 PM      Percussion Camp @ MAHS

July 20ˆ22     5PM - 9PM       Auxiliary Camp @ MAHS

July 20-22     9AM - 12PM     9th Grade and New Member Camp @ MAHS

July 21          9AM - 10AM     Woodwind Sectional

July 22          9AM - 10AM     Brass Sectional

July 26-29     8AM - 3PM       Home Band Camp for Instrumentalists and Percussion @ MAHS

July 26-29     5PM - 9PM       Home Band Camp for Auxiliary @ MAHS

July 29          6PM - 9PM       Additional Rehearsal for FULL BAND @ MAHS

July 30         NO CAMP ˆ School Closed for Energy Conservation

August 1-6  Away Band Camp for FULL BAND

August 10 & 12      6PM - 9PM       Full Band Rehearsal @ MAHS

August 17 & 19      6PM - 9PM       Full Band Rehearsal @ MAHS

August 24 & 26      6PM - 9PM       Full Band Rehearsal @ MAHS

August 31             6PM - 9PM       Full Band Rehearsal @ MAHS

September 2         6PM - 9PM        Full Band Rehearsal @ MAHS

The Marching Band rehearses every Tuesday and Thursday from 6PM  to 9PM during football/competition season.

CONCESSIONS:

I need a few people to work a small concession stand at the High School for Odyssey of the Mind on March 6th between the hours of 2-6. Even a couple of hours would be a great help.  Kathy Vith (412-269-0935) or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  Thanks!

NOMINATIONS:

The band nominations e-mail has been set up for parents to send their nominations for next years board candidates.  The address is This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Have a great week!

Amy Finnegan

VP Communications