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.
