Mountaineer Middle Band Boosters

The 6th grade band, 7th and 8th grade band, and jazz band will perform a spring concert on May 10, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. in the Mountaineer Middle School gym. Students should wear “nice” clothes. There’s no need to buy anything special. Pants or a skirt and a nice shirt, or a dress will be fine. Students should follow the Monongalia County Schools dress code.

• 3/29/23
• Arrive to school normally. Bring uniforms in garment bags. Bring helmet to turn in. Be sure to have black socks, black Dinkles, and blue band t-shirt. Majorettes, silks, and band commanders should wear the uniform as decided by their instructor.
• The students will eat lunch at school normally and will leave for Bridgeport Middle School at noon.
• The band will take charter buses to Bridgeport, play for adjudication at 2:30 p.m., and return to school at approximately 4:00 p.m.
• Parents are welcome to watch the performance. There are some available seats on the buses if any parents would like to chaperone. Please contact the boosters at mmsmarchingband@gmail.com if you would like to ride the bus.
• Students will need picked up from Mountaineer Middle School when they return from Bridgeport. We will send a remind when they’re almost back to school. Please make arrangements for your student to be picked up at MMS following the band festival and be sure to send in a note to Mr. Shaffer if someone other than a parent or guardian will be transporting your student.
• Band uniforms/garmet bags/helmets will be turned in following the band festival. Students should keep Dinkles and blue band t-shirts.

UHS band website

Check out the UHS band website for FAQs and the summer calendar.

www.uhsband.net

Color Guard clinics

More information can be found on the UHS band website.

Clinics will be held in the UHS band room from 4:30-6:30 p.m.

• April 20 First clinic
• April 27 Second clinic
• May 4 Third clinic
• May 9 Auditions

Jazz Band Concert at UHS

• 2/22/23
• Students should arrive to the UHS band room by 6:30 p.m.
• Concert begins at 7:00 p.m.
• Wear jeans and band t-shirts
• Admission is $5 for adults, $3 for non-UHS students, or $10 per family. MMS jazz band students do not need to pay.

North Regional Jazz Festival

• 2/25/23
• Students should arrive to the UHS band room by 9:30 a.m. and will perform at 11:00 a.m.
• Wear jeans and band t-shirts
• Limited number of students will participate in this event. Mr. Shaffer will notify participating students.
• No admission fee

Region 10 Band Festival

• 3/29/23
• Arrive to school normally. Bring uniforms in garment bags. Bring helmet to turn in. Be sure to have black socks, black Dinkles, and blue band t-shirt. Majorettes, silks, and band commanders should wear the uniform as decided by their instructor.
• The students will eat lunch at school normally and will leave for Bridgeport Middle School at noon.
• The band will take charter buses to Bridgeport, play at 2:30 p.m., and return to school at approximately 4:00 p.m.
• Parents are welcome to watch the performance.
• Students will need picked up from Mountaineer Middle School when they return from Bridgeport. We will send a remind when they’re almost back to school.

• Check in on Monday, December 12, 2022 at 1:45 p.m. to watch a live stream of the band. Grades 6, 7, and 8 will participate.
• Only students will attend this performance, but parents may watch online.
• You can find the live stream on the MMS website https://mms.mono.k12.wv.us

• The Morgantown Christmas Parade will be on Monday, December 5, 2022 at 6:00 pm on High Street.
• Lineup is 5:00 p.m. on Willey Street by the Book Exchange.
• We will wear full uniforms but NO HELMETS. The kids will be wearing Santa hats. Mr. Shaffer will pass the hats out to the kids. Don’t forget blue band t-shirts (a long sleeved shirt may be worn with the blue shirt on top of it), black socks, and black Dinkles shoes. Band commanders, majorettes, and silks should wear the uniform as decided by their instructor. Students should arrive fully dressed in uniform with their instruments/equipment.
• Do not bring instrument cases to the parade lineup location.
• Mr. Shaffer will be at Mountaineer Middle’s band room on December 5 from 4:00-4:20 for any students who need to pick up instruments/equipment.
• When the band has finished the parade, students will be dismissed to their families. Please make arrangements to meet your child when they’re done marching.

• The date of the Veterans Day Parade has been changed. It is now scheduled for Thursday, November 10, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. on High Street.
• Lineup is 5:30 p.m. on Willey Street by the Book Exchange.
• We will wear uniforms, but NO HELMETS. Don’t forget blue band t-shirts, black socks, and black Dinkles shoes. Band commanders, majorettes, and silks should wear the uniform as decided by their instructor. Students should arrive fully dressed in uniform with their instruments/equipment.
• Do not bring instrument cases to the lineup location.
• Mr. Shaffer will be at MMS’s band room on November 10 from 4:00-4:20 for any students who need to pick up instruments/equipment.
• When the band has finished the parade, students will be dismissed to their families. Please make arrangements to meet your child when they’re done marching.

• The WVU Homecoming Parade will be Friday, October 28, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. on High Street.
• Lineup is 5:00 p.m. on Willey Street by the Book Exchange.
• We will wear full uniforms. Don’t forget helmets, blue band t-shirts, black socks, and black Dinkles shoes. Band commanders, majorettes, and silks should wear the uniform as decided by their instructor. Students should arrive fully dressed in uniform with their instruments/equipment.
• Do not bring instrument cases to the parade lineup location.
• Mr. Shaffer will be at Mountaineer Middle’s band room on October 28 from 4:00-4:20 for any students who need to pick up instruments/equipment.
• When the band has finished the parade, students will be dismissed to their families. Please make arrangements to meet your child when they’re done marching.
• The Mohawk Bowl is also Friday night at MHS. Traffic will be heavy downtown.

There will be a band party this Friday, October 14, 2022 at Mountaineer Middle School from 6:00-8:00 p.m. The theme chosen by the 8th graders is Mr. Shaffer’s favorite holiday: “Cramus”! Wear your ugly Christmas sweaters, and your Parisian berets. Don’t forget about the magical ferrets! The boosters will provide pizza and snacks. This party is for MMS band members only. Check your email for more information and be sure to look for a sign-up genius to help out with additional items needed. And, as always, we need parent chaperones! Let us know if you’re able to help.