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Moon Instrumental Music

band email 05-14-12 05-20-12

Band News

BAND EMAIL

BAND JACKETS

It is time to order Band and Orchestra Jackets! Next year's sophomores and upper classmen who have completed one year of band or orchestra

are eligible to place an order. Students will have the opportunity to be measured on Memorial Day. Order forms will be available in Mr Barthen's and

Ms Neville's office and on the web site.



PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR THE ANNUAL MOON AREA HIGH SCHOOL INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC BANQUET. The banquet will be Sunday, May 20th from 5pm until 10pm at The Fez Banquet Facility in Hopewell. Invitations will be mailed soon. Please RSVP on time!

 

 

HOSTING PIMBA COMPETITION

Moon Area High School will be hosting it's first PIMBA Competition on Saturday, September 29th. Our organization will be a vital part of making this a smooth success. There are many committees to fill. A planning meeting will be planned soon. Watch your emails and the website for information. This will take a lot of helping hands!! This will benefit our students!

 

, beverages and desserts. If you would like to donate salad/dressing or baked goods and or help, please contact Chris at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Your student account balance is now available  on the Moon Band/Orchestra website. You must first log in to the website with your current password and your student’s account balance will show on the right side.  Only your student balance will be given.    If you do not have a password, contact Thom at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to set one up.   The balances will be updated periodically.  If you have other questions regarding your balance or account, contact Nancy at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

 

IMPORTANT DATES AND TIMES:

Wed. May 16 - Concert Band Rehearsal - 6:30 - 9PM

 

Thur. May 17 - Concert Band Reheasal - 6:30 - 9PM

 

Sun. May 20 Instrumental Music Banquet at the Fez in Hopewell Twp.

 

Mon. May 21 Instrumental Music Concert #2 - 7PM - ORchestras and Concert Band

 

Thur May 24 Marching Percussion Auditions - Sign up for time -6PM-9PM

 

Mon. May 28 Memorial Day Parades - Coraopolis and Sewickley

 

Tue. May 29 Opt. Auxiliary Rehearsals for Auditions - 6:30-8:30 - MAHS

Jazz Band 1 Rehearsal - 2:30 - 4PM

 

Wed. May 30 Opt. Auxiliary Rehearsals for Auditions - 6:30-8:30 - MAHS

 

Thur. May 31 Opt. Auxiliary Rehearsals for Auditions - 6:30-8:30 - MAHS

Field Commander Auditions - 3PM

Jazz Band 2 Rehearsal - 2:30-4PM

 

Friday, June 1 - Fall Sports Physicals for students in grades 7,8,9 for the 2012-2013 school year

 

Saturday, June 2 - Fall Sports Physicals for students in grades 10,11,12 for the 2012-2013 school year

 

Sun. June 3 Concert in the Parks - 6PM - Moon Twp. Park Amphitheater

 

Mon. June 4 Auxiliary Rehearsal for Auditions - 6-9PM - MAHS

 

Tue. June 5 Auxiliary Rehearsal for Auditions - 6-9PM - MAHS

 

Wed. June 6 Auxiliary Rehearsal for Auditions - 6-9PM - MAHS

 

Thur. June 7 Auxiliary Auditions 5PM - MAHS Gym

 

Fri. June 8 - Fall Sports Physicals Make-ups

 

June 15 - Graduation - All Instrumental Student Perform Ceremony

 

Fall Marching Band Physicals

 

All participants in the MAHS Marching Band must have a completed physical. The physical exam must be dated no earlier than June 1, 2012. The forms, which can be found here http://www.moonarea.net/assets/Fall%202012%20Packet.pdf or at the Athletic Office must be completed and filed with the Athletic Office by July 27, 2012. The MAHS Forms must be used, no substitutes can be accepted.

 

The Athletic Department is offering physicals for $10, held at Moon Middle School on the following dates:

Friday, June 1 - Students who are going to be in grades 7,8,9 next school year.

Saturday, June 2 - Students who are going to be in grades 10, 11, 12.

Friday, June 8 - Make-ups

Students should obtain forms BEFORE attending the physical.

 

 

2012-2013 SUMMER/FALL MARCHING BAND SCHEDULE

SECTIONALS - If you are in town, and not on vacation, you are expected to attend.

July 18, 2012 9:00 AM – 10:00AM Woodwind Sectional at MAHS

July 19, 2012 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM Brass Sectional at MAHS

July 17 – 19, 2012 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM Percussion Camp at MAHS

July 17 – 19, 2012 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM Majorette and Color guard Camp at MAHS

July 17 – 19, 2011 10:00 AM – 12:00PM 9th grade and New Student Mini-Camp

Students who attend 9th Grade and New Student Mini-Camp do not need to attend the sectionals listed above

HOME BAND CAMP - Mandatory to be in the MAHS Marching Band

July 23 – 26 8:00 AM – 3:00PM Home Full Band Camp at MAHS

July 23-26 5:00 PM – 9:00PM Home Band Camp for Auxiliary Units

July 26 6:00 PM – 9:00PM Additional Rehearsal FOR ALL at MAHS

July 30 – NO CAMP – CAMPUS CLOSED FOR ENERGY CONSERVATIONS

BAND CAMP – Washington and Jefferson College

Mandatory attendance to be in MAHS Marching Band

July 29 - August 3, 2012

The fee for this camp is around $295 for the week. Students live on campus for the entire week.

FULL BAND REHEARSALS - If you are in town, and not on vacation, you are expected to attend.

August 7 and 9 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Full Band Rehearsal at MAHS

August 14 and 16 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Full Band Rehearsal at MAHS

August 21 and 23 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Full Band Rehearsal at MAHS

August 28 and 30 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Full Band Rehearsal at MAHS

August 31 First Football Game - Home

September 4 and 6 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Full Band Rehearsal at MAHS

September 5 First Day of School

SCHOOL YEAR REHEARSALS at MAHS Band Room

MAHS Marching Band rehearses every Tuesday and Thursday from 6:00 PM – 9:00.

2012-2013 FALL MARCHING BAND PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE

August 31 Football Game vs. Chartiers Valley H.S. – 7:30 Game

September 7 Football Game @ Blackhawk – 7:30 Game

September 14 Football Game vs. West Allegheny – 7:30 Game

SATURDAY, September 22 Football Game @ Ambridge – 12:30 PM Game

September 28 Football Game vs. Hopewell – Homecoming – 7:30 Game

September 29 Moon Area H.S. Band Competition @ Tiger Stadium

October 5 Football Game @ Central Valley H.S – 7PM Game

October 12 Football Game vs. New Brighton H.S. – Senior Recognition Night

October 19 Football Game @ New Castle H.S. – 7:30 Game

October 20 PIMBA Band Competition at Beaver H.S.

October 26 Football Game @ Montour H.S. – 7:10 Game

October 27 Band Competition @ West Allegheny H.S.

November 3 PIMBA State Championship at Penn Trafford H.S.


2012 CONCERT SCHEDULE DATES

May 21,2012 Spring Concert#2 Concert Band and HS Orchestra

 

VP COMMUNICATIONS

HAVE A GREAT WEEK
RACHELE SOLTEZ

 

Please do not respond to these emails.. Please direct any questions to the appropriate board member…

 

fundraising email 05-14-12 05-20-12

General News

HOAGIE AND PEPPERONI ROLL SALE
DELIVERY: May 17th- All deliveries take place at the High School Cafeteria between 4:30 - 6:00 pm. Items are perishable and
will not be stored, so please be prompt. Proceeds will be distributed to your student’s account.
HEINZ FIELD - Aramark Training- May 30, 2012 , 6pm - 9pm – On Site Training in High School Band Room.
If you are unable to attend the training session at the High School, the following training sessions have been scheduled at Heinz
Field. Email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to register. All dates will include Be the Difference, Serv Safe, and TEAM.
Date & Time
Saturday, May,19 - 12:00 pm Saturday, Jun, 02- 9:00 AM
Saturday, May, 26 - 9:00 am Saturday, Jun, 02-1:00 PM
Saturday, May, 26- 1:00 pm Saturday, Jun,16- 9:00 AM
Saturday, Jun,16-1:00 PM
***Reminder: Training during the season will be very limited so please take advantage of these opportunities. ***
Saturday, June 30th:4:30pm
Kenny Chesney concert
Moon Band Auxiliary Car Washes
The following fundraising car washes have been scheduled up for Moon Band auxiliary groups. As in past years, this is not a
mandatory fundraiser, just an opportunity for auxiliary members to earn funds for band camp. Please direct any questions to
Sharon Brooks at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or, if you are willing help in any way please contact Sharon.
June 30th KFC 10-2
July 7th Pep Boys 10-2
July 14th Family Video 10-2
HOAGIE AND PEPPERONI ROLL SALE
DELIVERY: May 17th- All deliveries take place at the High School Cafeteria between 4:30 - 6:00 pm. Items are perishable and
will not be stored, so please be prompt. Proceeds will be distributed to your student’s account.
HEINZ FIELD - Aramark Training- May 30, 2012 , 6pm - 9pm – On Site Training in High School Band Room.
If you are unable to attend the training session at the High School, the following training sessions have been scheduled at Heinz
Field. Email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to register. All dates will include Be the Difference, Serv Safe, and TEAM.
Date & Time
Saturday, May,19 - 12:00 pm Saturday, Jun, 02- 9:00 AM
Saturday, May, 26 - 9:00 am Saturday, Jun, 02-1:00 PM
Saturday, May, 26- 1:00 pm Saturday, Jun,16- 9:00 AM
Saturday, Jun,16-1:00 PM
***Reminder: Training during the season will be very limited so please take advantage of these opportunities. ***
Saturday, June 30th:4:30pm
Kenny Chesney concert
Moon Band Auxiliary Car Washes
The following fundraising car washes have been scheduled up for Moon Band auxiliary groups. As in past years, this is not a
mandatory fundraiser, just an opportunity for auxiliary members to earn funds for band camp. Please direct any questions to
Sharon Brooks at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or, if you are willing help in any way please contact Sharon.
June 30th KFC 10-2
July 7th Pep Boys 10-2
July 14th Family Video 10-2
 

orchestra email 05-14-12 05-20-12

Orchestra News

Orchestra Weekly E-mail

  • Rehearsal for Spring Orchestra Concert
    • Wednesday, May 16th After School-4:00 PM
    • These rehearsals are mandatory and will be graded

 

  • Moon Area High School Instrumental Banquet
    • Sunday, May 20th from 5PM until 10PM
    • The Fez Banquet Facility in Hopewell
    • All Orchestra and Band Students will be recognized

 

  • Instrumental #2 Spring Concert
    • Monday, May 21st at 7PM
    • Both high school orchestras, 8th grade orchestra, and concert band will perform.

 

  • Concert in the Parks
    • Sunday, June 3rd at 6PM
    • Moon Twp. Park Amphitheater
    • Honors Chamber String Ensemble will perform

 

  • MAHS Graduation
    • June 15th
    • All Orchestra Students will perform for the ceremony
    • BAND/ORCHESTRA JACKETS
  • It is time to order Band and Orchestra Jackets! Next year's sophomores and upper classmen who have completed one year of band or orchestra
  • are eligible to place an order. Students will have the opportunity to be measured on Memorial Day. Order forms will be available in Mr Barthen's and
  • Ms Neville's office and on the web site.

 

orchestra email 05-07-12 05-13-12

Orchestra News

Orchestra Weekly E-mail

  • Rehearsals for Spring Orchestra Concert
    • Tuesday, May 8th After School-4:00 PM
    • Wednesday, May 16th After School-4:00 PM
    • These rehearsals are mandatory and will be graded

 

  • Moon Area High School Instrumental Banquet
    • Sunday, May 20th from 5PM until 10PM
    • The Fez Banquet Facility in Hopewell
    • All Orchestra and Band Students will be recognized

 

  • Instrumental #2 Spring Concert
    • Monday, May 21st at 7PM
    • Both high school orchestras, 8th grade orchestra, and concert band will perform.

 

  • Concert in the Parks
    • Sunday, June 3rd at 6PM
    • Moon Twp. Park Amphitheater
    • Honors Chamber String Ensemble will perform

 

  • MAHS Graduation
    • June 15th
    • All Orchestra Students will perform for the ceremony

 

 

Instrumental Banquet

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Don't forget to rsvp for the Moon High School Band & Orchestra Instrumental Music Banquet.  Invitations have been mailed.  Banquet hall must have final count by the morning of May 9th!
 

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