Moon Instrumental Music

IMPORTANT INFO FOR WEEK OF FEB 8 - 14, 2010

Monday, 08 February 2010 20:58

FLORIDA UPDATE

As of today (2/8), the band and orchestra will still be traveling to Florida on Friday, February 12. District Administration, Mr. Barthen, our travel company, and bus company will monitor and re-evaluate the situation after the next winter storm ends on Thursday. Please stay tuned to www.moonband.org for further updates.

RESCHEDULED!! - Florida Color Guard Rehearsal – February 8

MANDATORY rehearsal for Color Guard members who are traveling to Florida will be held on Thursday, February 11 from 6PM – 8PM PM at the High School.

ALL MEMBERS MUST ATTEND!

OTHER IMPORTANT DATES

February 10-12 – District Band at Bethel Park H.S.

February 11 – Luggage Check at MAHS – See Handbook for designated times

February 11 - Color Guard Rehearsal for FLORIDA - 6PM-8PM at the H.S.

February 12 – Depart for Florida

February 15-18 – Band and Orchestra in Florida. NO afterschool rehearsals

February 22 – Winter Guard Rehearsal at McCormick Elementary – 6PM – 9PM

February 23 – Jazz Band I Rehearsal – 2:30 – 4PM

February 25 – Jazz Band II Rehearsal 2:30 – 4PM

February 26 – Music In Our School Month District Concert –7PM at H.S.

February 27 – Winter Guard Competition at Gateway H.S.

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

January/February calendars were distributed before Winter Break

Florida Performance Dates AND TIMES

The marching band will be performing in the Share a Dream Come True Pre-Parade on Monday, February 15 in the Magic Kingdom starting at 2:30 PM

The Orchestra will be performing on Tuesday, February 16 in a special performance on the Waterside Stage located in the Downtown Disney Marketplace.

PERFORMANCE TIME IS 12:15 PM.

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

Music in Our School’s Month Concert – February 26, 2010 at 7:00 PM

The Moon Area School District will be hosting their annual district wide Music In Our School’s Month Concert, held in conjunction with the MENC’s month long celebration of music education in the public schools. This concert will feature groups from every school building in the district and represent grades K-12. The Orchestra and Symphonic band will represent the high school. The concert is on Friday, February 26, 2010 beginning at 7PM. Admission is free.

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. 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.

2010 Marching Band Dates

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

July 20–22 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 – 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 – 9PM during football/competition season.