Bridgewater Raritan High School Band
Announcements
2020/2021 School Year - Hybrid Instruction Update
Hybrid model classes are now in effect for the 2020/2021 school year. In each of our band classes, every proven safety measure will be implemented for live musicians which includes exclusive outdoor playing of wind instruments, mask wearing, bell coverings, and mandatory distancing. If the weather or other conditions do not allow for wind playing to occur outdoors, there will be no wind instruments played during live in-person instruction. However, all students attending live in-person band classes should still expect to bring their instruments every day unless otherwise notified.
All wind players must provide their own playing mask. Families may purchase one - here is a suggested link - or you may choose to make one by cutting a slit/hole into a regular mask. Wind players attending live instruction have been given a bell cover which is meant to remain on the bell of the instrument at all times. Without a playing face mask and the bell cover, students will not be permitted to play their instrument at school.
Large instruments such as tubas will not be shared by students while we are observing COVID 19 safety protocols. Percussionists can expect to handle only their own sticks/mallets for the duration of class on a sanitized and individual instrument or instruments that will not be shared.
January Band Parent Association Meeting Tuesday 1/12
The January Band Parent Meeting is scheduled to occur virtually over Zoom on Tuesday 1/12 at 7:30pm. You can expect to receive updates about the upcoming midterm exams, winter guard, winter percussion, and jazz band happenings. See you there!
Winter Guard
The Winter Guard season is underway! Students who attended our first meeting last week were introduced to the season ahead, and were also invited to complete a survey to help the staff design the plans for the season ahead. All in-person practices are expected to be held at Hillside Intermediate school.
Recruitment is rolling and all BRHS students are free to join up with the team at any point in the season!
Keep an eye on the calendar below, this website/homepage, and the student google classrooms for updates and important information as the season continues.
COVID safety guidelines will be posted here and on Google Classroom before in-person practices begin on Tuesday January 19. All students and their families must read and adhere to all COVID protocols to ensure the safe operations of the team.
Winter Percussion
Winter Percussion is underway! Students who attended our first meeting last week were introduced to the goals of the upcoming season, the central theme of our show, and the tentative schedule. The first scheduled practices will be virtual this week from 7 - 8pm on Tuesday 1/12 and Thursday 1/14.
Student placements will be determined at a later date - this week, any musician is able to go out for any position in the ensemble.
Our in-person practice schedule is set to begin the following week on 1/19 from 6 - 9pm at BRHS.
Keep an eye on the calendar below, this website/homepage, and the student google classrooms for updates and important information as the season continues.
COVID safety guidelines will be posted here and on Google Classroom before in-person practices begin. All students and their families must read and adhere to all COVID protocols to ensure the safe operations of the team.
Students in need of instruments or equipment should be prepared to contact Mr. Mossa so that arrangements can be made.
Calendar of Events
The calendar below reflects the most up-to-date changes in rehearsals, performances, and meetings for all entities of the BRHS Band Program. Be sure to check it before you leave home!
Hybrid model classes are now in effect for the 2020/2021 school year. In each of our band classes, every proven safety measure will be implemented for live musicians which includes exclusive outdoor playing of wind instruments, mask wearing, bell coverings, and mandatory distancing. If the weather or other conditions do not allow for wind playing to occur outdoors, there will be no wind instruments played during live in-person instruction. However, all students attending live in-person band classes should still expect to bring their instruments every day unless otherwise notified.
All wind players must provide their own playing mask. Families may purchase one - here is a suggested link - or you may choose to make one by cutting a slit/hole into a regular mask. Wind players attending live instruction have been given a bell cover which is meant to remain on the bell of the instrument at all times. Without a playing face mask and the bell cover, students will not be permitted to play their instrument at school.
Large instruments such as tubas will not be shared by students while we are observing COVID 19 safety protocols. Percussionists can expect to handle only their own sticks/mallets for the duration of class on a sanitized and individual instrument or instruments that will not be shared.
January Band Parent Association Meeting Tuesday 1/12
The January Band Parent Meeting is scheduled to occur virtually over Zoom on Tuesday 1/12 at 7:30pm. You can expect to receive updates about the upcoming midterm exams, winter guard, winter percussion, and jazz band happenings. See you there!
Winter Guard
The Winter Guard season is underway! Students who attended our first meeting last week were introduced to the season ahead, and were also invited to complete a survey to help the staff design the plans for the season ahead. All in-person practices are expected to be held at Hillside Intermediate school.
Recruitment is rolling and all BRHS students are free to join up with the team at any point in the season!
Keep an eye on the calendar below, this website/homepage, and the student google classrooms for updates and important information as the season continues.
COVID safety guidelines will be posted here and on Google Classroom before in-person practices begin on Tuesday January 19. All students and their families must read and adhere to all COVID protocols to ensure the safe operations of the team.
Winter Percussion
Winter Percussion is underway! Students who attended our first meeting last week were introduced to the goals of the upcoming season, the central theme of our show, and the tentative schedule. The first scheduled practices will be virtual this week from 7 - 8pm on Tuesday 1/12 and Thursday 1/14.
Student placements will be determined at a later date - this week, any musician is able to go out for any position in the ensemble.
Our in-person practice schedule is set to begin the following week on 1/19 from 6 - 9pm at BRHS.
Keep an eye on the calendar below, this website/homepage, and the student google classrooms for updates and important information as the season continues.
COVID safety guidelines will be posted here and on Google Classroom before in-person practices begin. All students and their families must read and adhere to all COVID protocols to ensure the safe operations of the team.
Students in need of instruments or equipment should be prepared to contact Mr. Mossa so that arrangements can be made.
Calendar of Events
The calendar below reflects the most up-to-date changes in rehearsals, performances, and meetings for all entities of the BRHS Band Program. Be sure to check it before you leave home!