Bridgewater Raritan High School Band
Announcements
Return From Winter Break - Classroom Streaming Update
Welcome back! Per BRRSD policy, all band classes will be live-streamed for students in each class that may be home and wish to still follow along with the rehearsals. Any sectionals or chamber music projects will not be live streamed and students may check in with their sections/groups for any details they may miss while absent from rehearsals.
Midterm Exams
All BRHS Band classes will issue a midterm exam per district policy. Students in Concert Band and Wind Ensemble may expect to receive information about their exams shortly, while Symphonic Band's midterm chamber music project has been ongoing since December. The exam schedule is as follows:
Tuesday January 25 - Period 9; 7:20 - 9:20am
Wednesday January 26 - Period 1 Wind Ensemble; 7:20 - 9:20am// Period 2 9:35 - 11:35am
Thursday January 27 - Period 3 Symphonic Band; 7:20 - 9:20am // Period 4 9:35 - 11:35am
Friday January 28 - Period 5; 7:20 - 9:20am // Period 6 9:35 - 11:35am
Monday January 31 - Period 7; 7:20 - 9:20am // Period 8 Concert Band 9:35 - 11:35am
CJMEA Region Band & NJMEA All State Band
Congratulations to the 11 BRHS band students who successfully performed with the CJMEA Region Ensembles this past weekend. The two bands, led by Dr. Todd Nichols (Director of Bands, Rutgers University) and Dr. Trae Blanco (Director of Bands, Murray State University), performed terrific concerts with high level literature and we are so proud of our students for earning the opportunity to receive this experience.
What's next? All state! All students are asked to schedule a mock-audition with either director prior to the auditions this weekend - Saturday 1/22 at JP Stevens HS. Any questions regarding the auditions may be directed to Dr. Bourgault. GOOD LUCK!
Jazz Band
Monday Jazz Band will rehearse Wednesday 1/19 from 6 - 8pm.
Tuesday Jazz Saxes will rehearse on Tuesday 1/18 from 2:30 - 4:30 and the full Jazz Band will rehearse on Thursday 1/20 from 2:30 - 4:30.
Winter Percussion
Winter Percussion will rehearse Tuesday 1/18 and Thursday 1/20 from 6:00 - 9:00pm and Saturday from 3:00 - 8:00pm at BRHS.
Students have been asked to complete a WGI release and policy consent form - WGI is one of our competitive circuits this year and requires all participants to submit this form. Please complete and return it to Mr. Mossa ASAP.
Winter Guard
Winter Guard will practice Tuesday 1/11 and Thursday 1/13 from 6:15 - 9:00pm at Hillside Intermediate School.
Saturday 1/22 the guard will go out to their first competition at Branchburg Middle School. Here is the schedule:
10:00am - 11:45 Rehearsal
11:45 - 12:00pm Snack
12:00 - 1:30 - Rehearsal
1:30 - 2:45 Fold Floor, Eat, Get Ready
2:45 Load Bus
2:50 Depart Hillside
3:15 Arrive @ Branchburg Middle School
3:35 Check In; start warm ups
5:04 PERFORMANCE!
6:00 End of Show; depart
6:45 Approximate return to Hillside
Chaperone sign ups will also be posted here for all families interested in accompanying the guard during their travels, getting a first-hand experience with the team, and assisting with their logistical needs throughout the day.
Fundraisers
Click here to see all the current fundraisers that support the band.
Band COVID Protocol - Updated 9/13/21
There are no pre-screening actions to be taken on-site, but all band students should monitor health for COVID-19 symptoms and remain home if feeling ill regardless of vaccination status. If you expect to be absent from a co-curricular event due to feeling unwell, please email Mr. Mossa & Dr. Bourgault beforehand.
Indoor rehearsal - Concert Band, Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble, Jazz Bands, Winter Percussion:
Required masks for all when not playing wind instruments.
Required bell covers at all times while playing wind instruments.
Minimum 3-Feet distancing.
Maintain good general hygiene - wash your hands, etc.
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!
Welcome back! Per BRRSD policy, all band classes will be live-streamed for students in each class that may be home and wish to still follow along with the rehearsals. Any sectionals or chamber music projects will not be live streamed and students may check in with their sections/groups for any details they may miss while absent from rehearsals.
Midterm Exams
All BRHS Band classes will issue a midterm exam per district policy. Students in Concert Band and Wind Ensemble may expect to receive information about their exams shortly, while Symphonic Band's midterm chamber music project has been ongoing since December. The exam schedule is as follows:
Tuesday January 25 - Period 9; 7:20 - 9:20am
Wednesday January 26 - Period 1 Wind Ensemble; 7:20 - 9:20am// Period 2 9:35 - 11:35am
Thursday January 27 - Period 3 Symphonic Band; 7:20 - 9:20am // Period 4 9:35 - 11:35am
Friday January 28 - Period 5; 7:20 - 9:20am // Period 6 9:35 - 11:35am
Monday January 31 - Period 7; 7:20 - 9:20am // Period 8 Concert Band 9:35 - 11:35am
CJMEA Region Band & NJMEA All State Band
Congratulations to the 11 BRHS band students who successfully performed with the CJMEA Region Ensembles this past weekend. The two bands, led by Dr. Todd Nichols (Director of Bands, Rutgers University) and Dr. Trae Blanco (Director of Bands, Murray State University), performed terrific concerts with high level literature and we are so proud of our students for earning the opportunity to receive this experience.
What's next? All state! All students are asked to schedule a mock-audition with either director prior to the auditions this weekend - Saturday 1/22 at JP Stevens HS. Any questions regarding the auditions may be directed to Dr. Bourgault. GOOD LUCK!
Jazz Band
Monday Jazz Band will rehearse Wednesday 1/19 from 6 - 8pm.
Tuesday Jazz Saxes will rehearse on Tuesday 1/18 from 2:30 - 4:30 and the full Jazz Band will rehearse on Thursday 1/20 from 2:30 - 4:30.
Winter Percussion
Winter Percussion will rehearse Tuesday 1/18 and Thursday 1/20 from 6:00 - 9:00pm and Saturday from 3:00 - 8:00pm at BRHS.
Students have been asked to complete a WGI release and policy consent form - WGI is one of our competitive circuits this year and requires all participants to submit this form. Please complete and return it to Mr. Mossa ASAP.
Winter Guard
Winter Guard will practice Tuesday 1/11 and Thursday 1/13 from 6:15 - 9:00pm at Hillside Intermediate School.
Saturday 1/22 the guard will go out to their first competition at Branchburg Middle School. Here is the schedule:
10:00am - 11:45 Rehearsal
11:45 - 12:00pm Snack
12:00 - 1:30 - Rehearsal
1:30 - 2:45 Fold Floor, Eat, Get Ready
2:45 Load Bus
2:50 Depart Hillside
3:15 Arrive @ Branchburg Middle School
3:35 Check In; start warm ups
5:04 PERFORMANCE!
6:00 End of Show; depart
6:45 Approximate return to Hillside
Chaperone sign ups will also be posted here for all families interested in accompanying the guard during their travels, getting a first-hand experience with the team, and assisting with their logistical needs throughout the day.
Fundraisers
Click here to see all the current fundraisers that support the band.
Band COVID Protocol - Updated 9/13/21
There are no pre-screening actions to be taken on-site, but all band students should monitor health for COVID-19 symptoms and remain home if feeling ill regardless of vaccination status. If you expect to be absent from a co-curricular event due to feeling unwell, please email Mr. Mossa & Dr. Bourgault beforehand.
Indoor rehearsal - Concert Band, Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble, Jazz Bands, Winter Percussion:
Required masks for all when not playing wind instruments.
Required bell covers at all times while playing wind instruments.
Minimum 3-Feet distancing.
Maintain good general hygiene - wash your hands, etc.
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!