Bridgewater Raritan High School Band
Announcements
Cancellations and Updates
The BRRSD has issued the following directive as of March 12, 2020:
"We will be closing our buildings and implementing a distance learning plan effective Monday, March 16, 2020 through Friday, March 27, 2020. All field trips, school events, and activities are also postponed, effective Monday, March 16, 2020."
Be advised that this will mean the cancellation or indefinite postponement of co-curricular events that were scheduled to occur in this window of time. Please consult the calendar below for all up to date information.
Dr. Bourgault and Mr. Mossa are equipped with a successful distance learning plan, and every curricular and co-curricular ensemble will have a direct connection to the directors via Google Classroom. Students should be sure to check their Google Classroom regularly throughout the hiatus.
Should any new information present itself, communication will be posted here and on Google Classroom promptly and the calendar will be updated daily.
One last note -- everyone at the BRRSD is working to make the best of an unprecedented situation. This will pass!! Positivity, flexibility, and supportive strategies are crucial. Thank you! See you all soon!
As of Tuesday 3/17, all curricular band students have been given a distance learning recording assignment due Friday 3/20. All students should be practicing between 15 and 25 minutes each day (minimum) to meet the simulated rehearsal times for a 4-hour session school day. Dr. B and Mr. Mossa are available via email consistently and for a Google Meet via appointment.
Jazz Band
Please consult the calendar below for confirmation of cancelled festival/performance events in the coming weeks.
CJMEA Region Concert Band Festival 3/19
The CJMEA Region Concert Band Festival has been indefinitely postponed.
Winter Guard and Winter Percussion
At this time, all remaining performances for the 2020 Winter Guard and Winter Percussion Ensemble have been cancelled. As disappointing and saddening as this is for all the students and staff, we will make every effort to create a performance opportunity for both ensembles upon return to normalcy. When more information becomes available, it will be shared here and on the student google classrooms.
BRHS Marching Band 2020 Save the Dates!
Please review this document for some preliminary information regarding the 2020 Marching Band season. More information will be published in the coming weeks...stay tuned!
Student Scheduling for 2020/2021 School Year and Wind Ensemble Audition Information
All students presently enrolled in Concert Band or Symphonic Band should select to enroll in SYMPHONIC BAND for the 2020/2021 school year. Enrollment in Wind Ensemble is determined through an audition process which has been posted on each google classroom page. Sign ups are on the band room door. Students that earn a placement in Wind Ensemble must already have a band course selected in their schedule and qualifying students will be moved into the Wind Ensemble at a later time. Students currently in Wind Ensemble may select to enroll in Wind Ensemble again when signing up for classes -- HOWEVER -- All students, even those currently in Wind Ensemble, must complete a successful and qualifying audition to earn the opportunity for a position in Wind Ensemble for the 2020/2021 school year. Please read the information about Wind Ensemble auditions very carefully prior to contacting the directors with inquiries or clarifying questions.
Gertrude Hawk Chocolate Fundraiser
The BRHS Band Program is still selling Gertrude Hawk Chocolate! All band students (curricular and co-curricular) have been asked to participate in selling some chocolate to raise money for our program. Information and instructions will be delivered in class to each student and to each co-curricular ensemble and were delivered digitally through the BPA E-Blast email list. If you are not receiving emails from the BPA, contact our BPA leadership using the contact form above.
Marching Band Uniforms
All marching band students have been asked to take home their marching band uniforms for safekeeping and storage until the Memorial Day Parade rolls around in May. Please have uniforms dry cleaned and hanged properly over the winter months.
Color Guard students have been asked to clean their uniforms and return them to the uniform racks outside of the band room. Color Guard members may keep their shoes, gloves, and any undergarments that were worn with the uniform.
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!
The BRRSD has issued the following directive as of March 12, 2020:
"We will be closing our buildings and implementing a distance learning plan effective Monday, March 16, 2020 through Friday, March 27, 2020. All field trips, school events, and activities are also postponed, effective Monday, March 16, 2020."
Be advised that this will mean the cancellation or indefinite postponement of co-curricular events that were scheduled to occur in this window of time. Please consult the calendar below for all up to date information.
Dr. Bourgault and Mr. Mossa are equipped with a successful distance learning plan, and every curricular and co-curricular ensemble will have a direct connection to the directors via Google Classroom. Students should be sure to check their Google Classroom regularly throughout the hiatus.
Should any new information present itself, communication will be posted here and on Google Classroom promptly and the calendar will be updated daily.
One last note -- everyone at the BRRSD is working to make the best of an unprecedented situation. This will pass!! Positivity, flexibility, and supportive strategies are crucial. Thank you! See you all soon!
As of Tuesday 3/17, all curricular band students have been given a distance learning recording assignment due Friday 3/20. All students should be practicing between 15 and 25 minutes each day (minimum) to meet the simulated rehearsal times for a 4-hour session school day. Dr. B and Mr. Mossa are available via email consistently and for a Google Meet via appointment.
Jazz Band
Please consult the calendar below for confirmation of cancelled festival/performance events in the coming weeks.
CJMEA Region Concert Band Festival 3/19
The CJMEA Region Concert Band Festival has been indefinitely postponed.
Winter Guard and Winter Percussion
At this time, all remaining performances for the 2020 Winter Guard and Winter Percussion Ensemble have been cancelled. As disappointing and saddening as this is for all the students and staff, we will make every effort to create a performance opportunity for both ensembles upon return to normalcy. When more information becomes available, it will be shared here and on the student google classrooms.
BRHS Marching Band 2020 Save the Dates!
Please review this document for some preliminary information regarding the 2020 Marching Band season. More information will be published in the coming weeks...stay tuned!
Student Scheduling for 2020/2021 School Year and Wind Ensemble Audition Information
All students presently enrolled in Concert Band or Symphonic Band should select to enroll in SYMPHONIC BAND for the 2020/2021 school year. Enrollment in Wind Ensemble is determined through an audition process which has been posted on each google classroom page. Sign ups are on the band room door. Students that earn a placement in Wind Ensemble must already have a band course selected in their schedule and qualifying students will be moved into the Wind Ensemble at a later time. Students currently in Wind Ensemble may select to enroll in Wind Ensemble again when signing up for classes -- HOWEVER -- All students, even those currently in Wind Ensemble, must complete a successful and qualifying audition to earn the opportunity for a position in Wind Ensemble for the 2020/2021 school year. Please read the information about Wind Ensemble auditions very carefully prior to contacting the directors with inquiries or clarifying questions.
Gertrude Hawk Chocolate Fundraiser
The BRHS Band Program is still selling Gertrude Hawk Chocolate! All band students (curricular and co-curricular) have been asked to participate in selling some chocolate to raise money for our program. Information and instructions will be delivered in class to each student and to each co-curricular ensemble and were delivered digitally through the BPA E-Blast email list. If you are not receiving emails from the BPA, contact our BPA leadership using the contact form above.
Marching Band Uniforms
All marching band students have been asked to take home their marching band uniforms for safekeeping and storage until the Memorial Day Parade rolls around in May. Please have uniforms dry cleaned and hanged properly over the winter months.
Color Guard students have been asked to clean their uniforms and return them to the uniform racks outside of the band room. Color Guard members may keep their shoes, gloves, and any undergarments that were worn with the uniform.
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!