2022
The City of Mulberry presented the Band with $1,000 on 04-19-22
Winter Guard at one of their competitions 02-12-22
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2021
Drumline Getting Ready for the Mulberry Christmas Parade 12-11-21
Band waiting to perform at MPA 11-06-21
(Received Superiors!!!)
Concession Crew at Homecoming 10-02-21
First Performance on the New Field 09-04-21
Band Camp 07-30-21
Spring Concert 05-02-21
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2020
Concert MPA 03-07-20
(Received Straight Superiors -- Now going to STATE in April)
Orchestra MPA 02-22-20
(Received Straight Superiors)
Guard Competitions January and February 2020
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2019
Christmas Parade 2019
Pre MPA & MPA October 2019
(Recieved straight superiors)
Lake Region Away Game - October 11, 2019
End of Band Camp Performance 2019
Band Camp - Summer 2019
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2018
2018-2019 Group Picture
State MPA - Vero Beach - 2018
Trip to Atlanta April 2018
2018 All County Band
Friday, April 13th - Congratulations to the MHS All County students!
Florida Bandmasters Association
82nd State Concert Band
Music Performance Assessment
Central: Vero Beach High School
April 26th, 2018
The MHS Symphonic Band performed The Trombone King, Three Ayres, and Chant and Jubilo, earning two excellent ratings and one superior rating, for an overall rating of excellent. Congratulations to all who participated!! We are proud of each of you!!
District 12 Concert MPA at Tenoroc High School
Friday, March 2nd, 2018 - The MHS Concert Band and Symphonic Band performed at District 12 Concert MPA at Tenoroc High School.
The Concert Band performed Maritime March, American Hymntune, and Korean Folk Song Medley, earning an excellent rating. The Symphonic Band performed The Trombone King, Ancient Flower, and Chant and Jubilo, earning a superior rating. Congratulations to both bands and to Mr. Keogh, as we are so proud of all of the time and effort that went into these performances!
2018 FMEA All-State Conference
Congratulations to Brooke Wagener for making the 2018 All-State Band! We are all very proud of this achievement...way to go Brooke!
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2017
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To see all of the December 2017 photo shoot, click HERE.
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photo credit: Keith Rice
The Mulberry High School Concert Band, Jazz Band, and Sypmhonic Band all performed at the Winter Fine Arts Showcase on December 14th, 2017.
photo credit: Keith Rice
2017 Mulberry Christmas Parade
photo credit: Keith Rice
Saturday, December 9th, 2017 - The MHS Marching Band participated in the 2017 Mulberry Christmas parade!
2017 District 12 Marching Band Music Performance Assessment
Denison Stadium, Winter Haven, FL
Congratulations to the Mulberry High School Panther Band for earning a straight superior rating at the District 12 Marching Band Music Performance Assessment held at Denison Stadium in Winter Haven, Florida on Saturday, October 21, 2017!
2017 Thunder Showcase
Lake Region High School
Saturday, October 14th, 2017 - The Mulberry Panther Band performed at the 2017 Thunder Showcase at Lake Region High School. The band earned straight superiors. Congratulations to all involved!!
2017 Concert MPA
Congratulations to Mr. Keogh and the MHS Concert Band and the MHS Symphonic Band for their outstanding performances at the Florida Bandmasters Association District 12 Concert Music Performance Assessment on March 3rd at Kathleen High School!
The Concert Band performed Norland March, A Childhood Hymn, and Chester Variations for comments only. The Symphonic Band performed Gallant Seventh, In The Church, and American Riversongs, earning an overall excellent rating. Congratulations to both bands and to Mr. Keogh, as we are so proud of all of the time and effort that went into these performances!
2017 FMEA All-State Conference
Congratulations to Josh Lawhorn for making the 2017 All-State Band! We are all very proud of this achievement...way to go Josh!
Tuesday, November 21, 2017 - The Symphonic Band and Jazz Band perform at the Fall Concert.
photo credit: Keith Rice
Friday, September 22, 2017 - The MHS Band performed during half time in a home game against Frostproof.
photo credit: Keith Rice
Friday, September 1, 2017 - The MHS Band prepares for the Poinciana game, but a rain delay prevented a half-time show.
photo credit: Keith Rice
photo credit: Keith Rice
Friday, August 25, 2017 - The MHS Band traveled to GJHS, but due to storms the visit was cut short.
photo credit: Keith Rice
Crank up 2017!
Saturday, May 20, 2017 - MHS Band Banquet and Awards Ceremony
Friday, April 7th, 2017 - Congratulations to all MHS All-County students!
The MHS Jazz Band performs at the Festival of Fine Arts at Munn Park, downtown Lakeland on Saturday, April 1, 2017.
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2016
2016 District 12 Marching Band Music Performance Assessment
Denison Stadium, Winter Haven, FL
Congratulations to the Mulberry High School Panther Band for earning an overall superior rating at the District 12 Marching Band Music Performance Assessment held at Denison Stadium in Winter Haven, Florida on Saturday, October 22, 2016!
The 2nd Annual Thunder Showcase
Central Florida Marching Festival
October 15, 2016 - The Mulberry High School Panther Band performed at The 2nd Annual Thunder Showcase Central Florida Marching Festival at Lake Region High School in Eagle Lake, FL. The Band performed West Side Story Opener, Jet Song, and West Side Story Finale, earning straight superiors.
Congratulations!
2016 All County
Congratulations to the 2016 All County students from MHS. Pictured with Mr. Keogh at Florida Southern College on Friday, April 8, 2016.
2016 Concert MPA
March 4, 2016 - The Mulberry High School Panther Band performed at Concert MPA at Kathleen High School. Concert Band performed Newcastle March, In Honor of the Fallen, and Chorale and Canon, earning an overall excellent rating. The Symphonic Band performed Miss Liberty, On a Hymnsong of Phillip Bliss, and An Irish Rhapsody, earning an overall excellent rating. Congratulations!
December 10, 2016 - MHS Panther Band
2016 MHS Football Season!
Crank-up 2016!
2016 Band Banquet - Congratulations to the 2016 MHS Band Seniors!
The MHS Jazz Band performed at the Fine Arts Festival on Saturday, April 23, 2016 in Munn Park, Downtown Lakeland.
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2015
2015 Marching MPA
October 24, 2015 - The Mulberry High School Panther Band performed at MPA in Winter Haven. This year's show is entitled "Red Hot Radio City," and features a Red Hot Chili Peppers cover of "Higher Ground" by Stevie Wonder, "Creep" by Radiohead, and Owl City's "Umbrella Beach!" Both superior and excellent ratings were earned, with an overall excellent rating. Congratulations!!
2015 Lehigh Tournament of Bands
The MHS Band earned 2nd place in Class 4A at the 2015 Lehigh Tournament of Bands on Saturday, October 10th, as well as 1st place Drum Major Class 4A! Congratulations!
2015 Silver Garland Awards
Raymond Woodruff of Mulberry High School receives the Silver Garland for music from Ledger Media Group Publisher Kevin Drake during the 39th Annual Silver Garland Awards presented by The Ledger and Lakeland Automall at Branscomb Auditorium at Florida Southern College in Lakeland, FL on Monday May 4, 2015. Source: Scott Wheeler | The Ledger
State Concert MPA
The Mulberry High School Symphonic Band performed at the Florida Bandmasters Association 79th State Concert Band Music Performance Assessment at Florida Southern College on Thursday, April 30th, 2015. Congratulations to all participants for a job well done!!
From the MHS Website:
This past Thursday, our Symphonic Band performed at the State Concert MPA held at Florida Southern College. It was the 6th consecutive appearance for the band at this event and was by far the best performance we have had at State in many years. Our students earned STRAIGHT EXCELLENT ratings! Congratulations to the members of the Symphonic Band on an outstanding job!
April 30, 2015 Symphonic Band at FSC for State Concert MPA
Congratulations MHS Winterguard!
- Mulberry High School Winterguard has qualified for the 2015 FFCC State Championships to be held March 27, 2015 at Daytona Beach.
- Congratulations to our Winterguard students!
Concert MPA - March 6th, 2015 at Kathleen High School
- The Mulberry High School Concert Band earned straight excellent ratings and performed Success March, Joy, and Shady Grove.
- The Mulberry High School Symphonic Band earned straight superior ratings and performed Americans We, Shenandoah, and Symphonic Overture.
- Congratulations to all participants for a job well done!
- The Symphonic Band will perform at State Concert MPA at Florida Southern College on 4/30.
2015 National Memorial Day Parade:
We would like to congratulate the Mulberry HS Band for being nominated and selected to perform as a part of the National Memorial Day Parade in Washington D.C. in May of 2015. Governor Rick Scott selected two bands to represent Florida and MHS was one of them. We are very excited and proud for our students, school and community!!
December 12. 2015 - MHS Marching Band 2015/2016 School Year
The Mulberry High School Marching Band participated in the 2015 Memorial Day Parade in Washington D.C.
April 30, 2015 Symphonic Band at FSC for State Concert MPA
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2014
The Band earned straight superiors at MPA at Denison Memorial Stadium on Saturday, October 26th, 2014! Their show was entitled "A Salute to British Rock Bands," which includes A British Invasion, Viva La Vida, and Paint It, Black.
State MPA, University of South Florida
May 2, 2014 - The Mulberry High School Symphonic Band earned one superior rating and two excellent ratings at State MPA. Under the direction of Mr. Zachary Murdock, the band performed Rough Riders, Silent Hills of My Childhood, and Courtly Airs and Dances. Congratulations!
All County:
The 2014 All-County Concert was held Tuesday, April 8th at Branscomb Auditorium at FSC. It was an amazing performance by a very talented group of students. Our own Mr. Zachary Murdock served as the High School Facilitator and the evening went off without a hitch!
Mr. Dwight Roadman served as Conductor of the The Eleventh & Twelfth Grade Band. Pieces performed included Marche Militaire Francaise, O Magnum Mysterium, Marche Des Parachutistes Belges, The Merry Widow, and Instant Concert.
CONGRATULATIONS to the following MHS All-County Students:
Carlee Taphorn, Flute
Michaela Mendoza, Clarinet
Raymond Woodruff, Clarinet
Tabitha Castillo-Bardales, Bass Clarinet
Joe Lewis, Alto Saxophone
William Smith, Trumpet
Emily Wagener, Euphonium
Kristin Cunningham, Tuba
May 2, 2014 - The Mulberry High School Symphonic Band earned one superior rating and two excellent ratings at State MPA. Under the direction of Mr. Zachary Murdock, the band performed Rough Riders, Silent Hills of My Childhood, and Courtly Airs and Dances. Congratulations!
All County:
The 2014 All-County Concert was held Tuesday, April 8th at Branscomb Auditorium at FSC. It was an amazing performance by a very talented group of students. Our own Mr. Zachary Murdock served as the High School Facilitator and the evening went off without a hitch!
Mr. Dwight Roadman served as Conductor of the The Eleventh & Twelfth Grade Band. Pieces performed included Marche Militaire Francaise, O Magnum Mysterium, Marche Des Parachutistes Belges, The Merry Widow, and Instant Concert.
CONGRATULATIONS to the following MHS All-County Students:
Carlee Taphorn, Flute
Michaela Mendoza, Clarinet
Raymond Woodruff, Clarinet
Tabitha Castillo-Bardales, Bass Clarinet
Joe Lewis, Alto Saxophone
William Smith, Trumpet
Emily Wagener, Euphonium
Kristin Cunningham, Tuba
December 13, 2014 - MHS Panther Band
Congratulations to the Mulberry High School Panther Band for earning straight superiors at MPA at Denison Memorial Stadium on Saturday, October 26th, 2014! Their show was entitled "A Salute to British Rock Bands," which includes A British Invasion, Viva La Vida, and Paint It, Black.
Friday, May 2, 2014 - Congratulations to the MHS Symphonic Band! They earned one superior rating and two excellent ratings at State MPA hosted by USF in Tampa!
2014 MHS All-County Students with Mr. Murdock and Ms. Hogan
2014 MHS All-County Students with Mr. Roadman
Mulberry High School Panther Band 2013-2014
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2013
Mulberry High School Panther Band at Marching Music Performance Assessment
Saturday, October 26, 2013 at Denison Memorial Stadium, Winter Haven, Florida
Winter Haven, FL - The Mulberry High School Panther Band earned straight superiors at the Marching Music Performance Assessment Saturday, October 26th, 2013 held at Denison Memorial Stadium in Winter Haven. The 2013 show is entitled "Rocking Through the Years" and opens with the Jefferson Starship original "White Rabbit," followed by "Tainted Love" by Soft Cell, and closes with "Nights in White Satin" from the Moody Blues.
West Coast Band Invitational Saturday October 12, 2013 at Durant High School
The band placed 2nd in Class 4A, the largest class, and took 4th overall in the competition.
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Congratulations to the Mulberry High School Panther Band!
The MHS Panther Band participated in the West Coast Band Invitational Saturday October 12, 2013 at Durant High School and represented MHS very well! The band placed 2nd in Class 4A, the largest class, and took 4th overall in the competition. Congratulations to Mr. Murdock and the entire Panther Band!
Source: Mulberry High School website
Source: Mulberry High School website
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Three Talented Student Musicians Will Head to Nashville This Week to Participate in the 2013 NAfME All National Honor Ensembles
Above from left to right: Jesus Martinez, Jose Martinez, and Emily Wagener
Jesus Martinez (Bartow High IB), Jose Martinez (Bartow High IB) and Emily Wagener (Mulberry High) were three of four students chosen by the National Association for Music Educators (NAfME) to represent Florida during the 2013 NAfME All-National Honors Ensembles. The trio will perform as part of a concert band during this year’s event which is scheduled to take place from Sunday, October 27 to Wednesday, October 30 in Nashville, Tennessee.
In order to be eligible to participate in the 2013 NAfME All-National Honor Ensembles, students must gain acceptance into their states’ 2012-2013 All-State Festival, be a member of a school string, choral or instrumental ensemble and apply for the same type of ensemble when they apply for the All-National Honors Ensembles, and receive an endorsement from his/her school’s ensemble director.
May 3, 2013, University of South Florida, Tampa
Mulberry High School Band is the recipient of the Otto J. Kraushaar award. This is only given to 1% of Florida’s Band programs which receive straight superior ratings at all marching and concert performances assessments at both district and state levels throughout an entire year.
Spring Break 2013
Mulberry High School Panther Band travels to Washington DC
Performance at the National World War II Memorial
Arlington National Cemetery
Mulberry High School Panther Band at The White House!
