Bridgewater Raritan High School Band
Announcements
2020/2021 School Year - Hybrid Instruction Spring Update
Hybrid Cohorts are permitted to play wind instruments indoors effective 3/11/21. All hybrid cohort students and their families have been sent this letter authored by Dr. Craig on behalf of the BRRSD Performing Arts Department detailing the safety protocols that support the safe practice of indoor wind instrument performance at this time. The band program is excited to be offering this opportunity to safely perform live music once again within the band room walls while maintaining a commitment to best educational practices to all students virtually and in person!
Of note: All wind players have been asked to 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 surgical/disposable mask. Most wind players attending live instruction have already been given a bell cover which is meant to remain on the bell of the instrument at all times. Students attending in-person instruction will receive a bell cover from the directors if they have not yet gotten one. 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 continue to 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.
BRHS Jazz Band
The BRHS Jazz Band will meet in-person on Monday May 10 from 6:30 - 8:00pm and virtually on Thursday May 13 from 7:00 - 8:00pm. All are welcome!
Information regarding the safe operations of in-person jazz band rehearsals can be found by clicking here. Students can expect in-person practices on Mondays from 6:30 - 8:00 and virtual practices on Thursdays from 7:00 - 8:00. The informational packet is also available on the jazz google classroom along with a google form that students have been asked to fill out indicating their plans for attendance from here on out. If you should have any questions, please reach out via email to the directors!
Winter Percussion & Winter Guard Concludes
Winter Guard & Winter Percussion has concluded! If you missed the Indoor Showcase featuring the performances of both groups, check out the Band Parent Association Facebook page to view the live streamed event. Congratulations to all!
May Band Parent Association Meeting 5/11
The May Band Parent Association Meeting is scheduled to occur virtually on Tuesday 5/11. All parents are invited to sign on to receive information about concluding our school year, the band banquet picnic, summer plans for the marching band, fund raising opportunities, next year's executive board, and more. See you there!
2021 BRHS Marching Band
A snapshot of the 2021 BRHS Marching Band season is now available! Click here to view the flyer. We will be running student leadership training throughout May and we will be inviting all prospective and returning students to our Spring Recruitment Event, and sign ups will go live on 6/10 via google form. Scroll through the calendar below to view our most up-to-date scheduled events.
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 Cohorts are permitted to play wind instruments indoors effective 3/11/21. All hybrid cohort students and their families have been sent this letter authored by Dr. Craig on behalf of the BRRSD Performing Arts Department detailing the safety protocols that support the safe practice of indoor wind instrument performance at this time. The band program is excited to be offering this opportunity to safely perform live music once again within the band room walls while maintaining a commitment to best educational practices to all students virtually and in person!
Of note: All wind players have been asked to 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 surgical/disposable mask. Most wind players attending live instruction have already been given a bell cover which is meant to remain on the bell of the instrument at all times. Students attending in-person instruction will receive a bell cover from the directors if they have not yet gotten one. 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 continue to 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.
BRHS Jazz Band
The BRHS Jazz Band will meet in-person on Monday May 10 from 6:30 - 8:00pm and virtually on Thursday May 13 from 7:00 - 8:00pm. All are welcome!
Information regarding the safe operations of in-person jazz band rehearsals can be found by clicking here. Students can expect in-person practices on Mondays from 6:30 - 8:00 and virtual practices on Thursdays from 7:00 - 8:00. The informational packet is also available on the jazz google classroom along with a google form that students have been asked to fill out indicating their plans for attendance from here on out. If you should have any questions, please reach out via email to the directors!
Winter Percussion & Winter Guard Concludes
Winter Guard & Winter Percussion has concluded! If you missed the Indoor Showcase featuring the performances of both groups, check out the Band Parent Association Facebook page to view the live streamed event. Congratulations to all!
May Band Parent Association Meeting 5/11
The May Band Parent Association Meeting is scheduled to occur virtually on Tuesday 5/11. All parents are invited to sign on to receive information about concluding our school year, the band banquet picnic, summer plans for the marching band, fund raising opportunities, next year's executive board, and more. See you there!
2021 BRHS Marching Band
A snapshot of the 2021 BRHS Marching Band season is now available! Click here to view the flyer. We will be running student leadership training throughout May and we will be inviting all prospective and returning students to our Spring Recruitment Event, and sign ups will go live on 6/10 via google form. Scroll through the calendar below to view our most up-to-date scheduled events.
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!