MMB Members & Families,
Please read through this entire update as there is a lot of important information!
I hope everyone is having a smooth transition back-to-school! Clearly, nobody could have predicted how this year would end up, but I have been so impressed with how well our band students have remained resilient to all of the changes that have happened due to this pandemic
I am writing to you today to let know that due to the most recent executive order regarding outdoor gatherings, and information that was relayed to me from our administration and MHSAA, I am happy to announce the MMB will make an appearance at Pride Stadium for our last home football game on October 9th!
This is exciting news, but there are many logistical pieces that need to fall into place, I have outlined all of the information that we have as of today (9/30), and will continue to update members/families as we know more.
Here are some things that we know:
1) ALL MMB members will be able to attend the game for the full duration, including half-time.
2) The MMB will perform the opener of the show intended for their 2020 Season (Noir).
3) This is the LAST home game for 2020, due to the adjustments made to the football season, this is our only shot!
Here are some things we don't know:
1) We are waiting for clarification for MHSAA on whether bands are counted as "participents". Until we know, we don't have confirmation that each band student will be given two tickets for MMB families to attend the game.
2) Senior Night. Even though this is the last home game, we don't quite know if this will be our traditional senior night game. We will update once we know. Don’t worry seniors, we will take care of you one way or another.
Here is what we are going to need to do moving forward:
1) Members, this is our ONLY shot for the MMB to be seen by students/families outside of the band program, we need to really work these next few rehearsals to have a stellar performance!
2) If you work/have a job, PLEASE do what you can to work with your employer to be there. If there is something I can do to help, let me know as soon as you can.
This information is coming as soon as it possibly could have. Ideally, we would have this information much sooner to be able to prepare and plan, and I am understanding to any individual situation where a member absolutely cannot make it. If a member/family is in that situation, please let me know as soon as possible. We are excited to have this opportunity, and we want to take advantage of it as much as we can. The 2020 MMB has worked hard, and we want to showcase all of that effort.
Again, please reach out if there are any additional questions/concerns, and we will update everyone as soon as we can!
Mr. William Mufarreh