Announcements

Winter Band Concert Information​
The Concert Band, Symphonic Band, and Wind Ensemble will be performing the winter band concert in the BRHS auditorium on January 14th at 6:30pm (note, this is an earlier start time than in past years). We encourage all families to attend and support the students in their first formal evening concert of the year! 

5:30pm Call Time for All Bands
Concert Band -- Orchestra Room 118
Symphonic Band -- Band Room 129
Wind Ensemble -- Choir Room 124

Students are asked to arrive in Concert Attire and remain in Concert Attire for the duration of the event. Students will sign in when they arrive to their respective rooms.

5:30 - 6:15 Individual Warm Ups and/or Ensemble Warm Ups; Transition to auditorium at 6:15.
6:30 Concert Starts
8:00 (Approx.) Concert Ends; All Band Students help break down the stage (Percussionists take care of percussion equipment). After the stage is struck & band room reassembled, you are free to go!

Please read below for student concert attire information:

Concert Band & Symphonic Band
"Concert Black"
- Solid black top (blouse or button-down long sleeved collared shirt). Jackets and ties are optional, but if worn, must be solid black
- Solid black slacks or dress pants
- Black dress shoes & solid black socks
OR
- Solid black dress/skirt of appropriate length & cut
- Black shoes

Wind Ensemble
"Tuxedo Black"
- Black Tuxedo (jacket & pants).
(Please be reminded we have school owned Tuxedo jackets & pants that can be borrowed for the year! Contact the directors for assistance.)
- White tuxedo shirt
- Black tuxedo accessories (bowtie, studs, cummerbund, etc.)
- Black dress shoes & solid black socks
OR
- Solid black dress/skirt of appropriate length & cut
- Black shoes

Please do not wear the following as it is not considered formal attire:
Jeans, leggings, yoga pants, shorts, polo shirts, sneakers, boots, or busy/patterned clothing. Please also avoid wearing high heels, flats are strongly preferred!
If you are not sure if a planned outfit is appropriate for concert attire, please contact the directors for assistance.

BRHS Jazz Showcase Friday 2/7 at BRMS
The BRHS Jazz Program is excited to present the BRHS JAZZ SHOWCASE on Friday February 7th at Bridgewater Raritan Middle School.
BRHS Jazz will be hosting nearly a dozen visiting jazz bands from New Jersey and is thrilled to bring the EARL PHILLIPS BIG BAND to present clinics for each band and close the night with a performance. The festival starts at 4:30pm (doors open at 4:15). General admission tickets are $15, students $10, seniors free. Click here to view the event flyer. 

Monday Jazz Band
The BRHS Monday Jazz Band will practice on Wednesday 1/15 from 4 - 6pm in the band room.
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BRHS Winter Guard
The Winter Guard will practice at Hillside on Monday 1/13 and Tuesday 1/14 from 5:45 - 9:00pm. 
Practice on Saturday 1/18 is from 9am - 9pm, and will include a special Friends & Family performance and a Pot luck dinner! Click here for a flyer & additional information.

A link to sign up for the potluck dinner and a link for show volunteering has been emailed to all guard families, as well.

A reminder that team dues were due 12/17. All students and families have received an email with their amount owed after the Double God fundraiser and details on how to pay dues with a check or venmo (cash is also accepted). Let us know if there are any questions.

BRHS Indoor Percussion (BRIP)
​BRHS Indoor Percussion has practice on Wednesday 1/15 and Thursday 1/16 from 6 - 9pm at BRHS. Saturday's practice is 10am - 5pm at BRHS.
The first performance of the 2025 Show will be a Friends and Family event on Thursday 2/6 at 8:30pm. The team is excited to perform the show for the BR community before hitting the road to start their competitive season!

January BPA Meeting VIRTUAL
The January BPA meeting is scheduled for Wednesday 1/15 at 7:30pm - it will be held virtually, check your email for the link to join!

BPA Sign Ups & Fundraisers
Click here for our bitly link where you can find all of the BPA sign ups & fundraisers ​that support the band programs in one convenient place.

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!