Month: July 2021

Schedule for Remaining Summer Band

Some things have changed from the original schedule you may have received because the Mon County Fair Parade has been cancelled.

7/29/21

  • 8:40 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Last day of Band Camp
  • 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. End Of Band Camp Party

7/30/21

  • No Practice

8/2/21 – 8/6/21

  • No Practice

8/9/21

  • No Practice

8/10/21

  • 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. PNC Practice at Mountaineer Middle School

8/11/21

  • 1:30 p.m. Arrive at Mountaineer Middle School Band Room to depart for Pirates Game

Schedule for 7/26/21-7/29/21

It’s Band Camp Week!

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday 7/26/21-7/29/21:

8:40 a.m.-12:00 p.m. ALL STUDENTS

End of Band Camp Party will be Thursday, 7/29/21 from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at Mountaineer Middle School. Don’t forget to check the Sign-up Genius to donate items for the party. Invitations to the Sign-up Genius were emailed to the address you provided on your child’s Contact Information form. If you did not receive an invitation for the Sign-up Genius, please check to make sure your child’s Contact Information form was returned and/or email us at mmsmarchingband@gmail.com.

Students will need:

  • Instrument
  • Music
  • Flip folder
  • Percussion equipment
  • Majorettes/Silks equipment
  • Bottle of water (no drinks with sugar)
  • Sunscreen
  • Shoes with closed toe and full back (no flip flops or sandals; tennis shoes recommended)
  • Comfortable clothing, including socks

Optional:

  • Hat
  • Sunglasses

**PLEASE RETURN ALL FORMS AND PAYMENT ASAP, ESPECIALLY PIRATES TICKETS FORMS AND PAYMENT**

Actions for parents and students to take ASAP

  • Complete and return forms and fees. Check the FORMS tab on this website to find the forms that need to be completed. Return them to Mr. Shaffer at your next band practice. Take special care to return Pirates ticket forms and fees ASAP! Don’t forget: each student must purchase a ticket for the Pirates game. If this is a financial hardship, please speak privately with Mr. Shaffer.
    • All West Virginia students must have a current physical to participate in band. Physicals completed after May 1, 2021 can be used for all sports including band throughout the 2021-2022 school year.
  • Sign up for Remind App. An email was sent with the Remind details to the email address provided on the Contact Information form. If you have not received this email, please check to make sure your child’s Contact Information form was returned and/or email us at mmsmarchingband@gmail.com.
  • Sign up to donate items for our End Of Band Camp Party on the Sign-up Genius that was emailed to the email address on the Contact Information form. Email us if you did not receive an invitation to the Sign-up.
  • Assemble SUMMER UNIFORM. Details are in a post on this website called “Summer Uniform Information”.
  • Make sure each student has a flip folder. Flip folders may be purchased at Fawley’s Music in Sabraton. Bring flip folders to band camp.

Pirates Game Info

On Wednesday, August 11, 2021 we have been asked to perform the National Anthem at the Pirates/Cardinals game at PNC Park.  This is a great opportunity for our kids.  This is the fourth time for us to perform at PNC Park.

Tuesday, August 10, 2021

  • Practice 9:30 a.m. -11:00 a.m. at Mountaineer Middle School
  • See Student Schedule for details

Wednesday, August 11, 2021:

  • 1:30pm Meet in the Band Room
  • 2:30pm We will load the bus.
  • Please bring a packed lunch/snack.
  • 4:30pm Arrive at PNC, eat, have a drink and prepare for the performance.
  • 5:00pm Check in.  We will enter by the outfield tunnel.
  • 5:30pm Meet at Mazeroski Gate
  • 7:00pm Perform
  • After they perform, we will return to the bus and put equipment away.  We will then, using our ticket, enter the ballpark to watch the game. We have an allotment of 200 tickets.  Adult chaperones will need to accompany students as they return to the game. At the end of the game, we will return to the bus and travel back to Mountaineer Middle School.
  • The cost for each student is $25.00
  • The cost for each parent is $25.00
  • Ticket form is located under the “Forms” tab

Student Rehearsal and Performance Schedule

Tuesday, August 10, 2021 9:30 am – 11:00 am

  • Practice for PNC with Westwood at Mountaineer Middle School.  YOU WILL NEED YOUR FLIP FOLDER.

Wednesday, August 11, 2021

  • Band shirt, black shorts, black socks and black band shoes. Majorettes and Flags wear assigned outfits from your individual instructors.
  • 1:00pm Mr. Shaffer will be at MMS for any problems that may arise.
  • 1:30pm Meet in the band room to receive instructions.
  • 1:45pm Drums in the Band room to pack and load.
  • 2:30pm Everyone in the band room for final instructions.
  • Check to be sure you have:
    • INSTRUMENT AND FLIP FOLDER
    • SUMMER UNIFORM
    • LUNCH/SNACK; WATERS WILL BE AVAILABLE
  • 2:45 LOAD BUSES
    • Bus 1: 8th graders/teachers/chaperones
    • Bus 2: 7th graders/teachers/chaperones
  • 5:30 pm Meet at Mazeroski Gate. Arrival time is dependent on road/traffic conditions.
  • 7:00 pm Perform the National Anthem!
    • Directly after, we will return to the bus, put horns and equipment away and go back to the stadium for the game.
  • At this point you will need to use your ticket to enter the park. Make sure you get one from an adult.
  • We will go to our assigned seats. We have a 200 seat block so parents will be seated nearby.
  • Students MUST stay in seats. Any student going for food/drink/bathroom must be accompanied by an adult.
  • After the 7th inning stretch we will return to our buses for the trip home.
  • Students who are not riding the bus home MUST be signed out.
  • All students who are signing out need to arrange for a “buddy” to unload their instrument at MMS.
  • 11:00 pm ESTIMATED arrival time back at Mountaineer Middle School. This arrival time depends on Pittsburgh traffic.

Summer Uniform Information

Summer band uniform:

  • The 2021-22 band t-shirt will be provided by the band for each student and will be passed out hopefully during band camp
  • Now is the time to begin organizing your child’s summer band uniform. Better to start collecting these things now rather than at the last minute. The summer uniforms will be worn for the Pirates game on August 11. The following items need to be provided and purchased BY EACH STUDENT prior to August 11:
    • Black shorts (Refer to Mon County Schools dress code for acceptable length)
    • Black crew socks (mid-calf)
    • Black Dinkle marching band shoes (these are available at O.B. Fawley Music store in Sabraton or can be found online. If ordering, check with Mr. Shaffer to determine the correct style. There are some used Dinkle shoes in the uniform room at the school that students may wear. Check with Mr. Shaffer or one of the band booster parents for assistance in trying on used shoes)
    • Majorettes and Silks will need to purchase the style and color of socks/shoes/shorts required for their uniform as determined by their instructor
  • If you have financial difficulty providing any of the above items, please speak discreetly to Mr. Shaffer.

Schedule for 7/12/21-7/15/21

Here’s the schedule for this week.

7/12/21 and 7/14/21 (Monday and Wednesday)

  • 9:00 Woodwind
  • 10:00 Full band
  • 11:00 Brass

7/13/21 and 7/15/21 (Tuesday and Thursday)

  • 9:00 Brass
  • 10:00 Full band
  • 11:00 Woodwind

7/12/21-7/15/21

  • 9:00-11:00 Majorettes and Percussion every day
  • 10:00-12:00 Silks every day (Anyone interested in silks may come at this time)
  • Majorettes and Silks should plan to attend sectionals if possible. Bring instruments and music as well as batons/flags.

Schedule for 7/6/21-7/8/21

July 6, 2021:

Drums 9:00-10:00 a.m.

Low Brass 10:00-11:00 a.m.

Trumpets 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Majorettes 9:00-11:00 a.m.

Anyone interested in Silks 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

July 7, 2021:

Clarinets 9:00-10:00 a.m.

Flutes 10:00-11:00 a.m.

Saxophones 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Majorettes 9:00-11:00 a.m.

Anyone interested in Silks 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

July 8, 2021:

Drums 9:00-10:00 a.m.

Low Brass 10:00-11:00 a.m.

Trumpets 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Majorettes 9:00-11:00 a.m.

Anyone interested in Silks 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

A message from the band boosters

Hello everyone! We wanted to take this opportunity to introduce the officers for the 2020-21 Mountaineer Middle Band Boosters.

President: Jennifer Connoley

Vice President: Heidi Dunkle

Secretary: Laura Bandura

We need a treasurer. All that is required of this position is adding your name to our bank account, issuing checks, logging transactions/balancing the ledger. Our approach to serving as officers is very much a team effort. Please contact me if you are willing to help out as treasurer at jconnoley@gmail.com. Thanks so much for considering!

The email address for the band boosters is mailto:mmsmarchingband@gmail.com if you have any questions.

Please be sure to fill out and return the band forms which can be found under the Forms tab. Mr. Shaffer also has extra copies of the forms in the band room. The contact information form is extremely important so that we can communicate directly with you! As soon as we have contact information for you, we will set up a Remind so we can communicate things that come up quickly. Thanks so much!

Be sure to check out the Band’s google site for information from Mr. Shaffer. You can find all sorts of things there including the Band Handbook and other useful info. https://sites.google.com/boe.mono.k12.wv.us/mms-band/home