Bridgewater Raritan High School Band
Announcements
2020/2021 School Year
Classes for the 2020/2021 School Year begin on September 8th. Students enrolled in band classes will be meeting for live instruction in the virtual setting for the start of the year on an A/B schedule. Please review information on our school district website for clarification and to access the FAQ page. Although we will not be able to authentically replicate the ensemble experience virtually, it is our plan to remain committed to instrumental instruction at the highest level possible and all students should be prepared to remain engaged with their playing and musicianship for each class. This type of virtual instruction will be different than what had been conducted in the Spring.
Instrument Distribution Monday 9/21
Students that have completed the google form indicating a need for instrument pick up and/or drop off should observe the following schedule for Monday 9/21. Students should meet the directors outside the band room doors in the front loop of the school:
Guitar Classes: 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band: 2:00pm - 2:15pm
Concert Band: 2:15pm - 2:45pm
2020/2021 BRHS Marching Band Phase II Begins!
The marching band is set to return to action on Tuesday September 22 and Friday September 23. Please click here to review the rehearsal schedules for Tuesday and Friday. Note that the front ensemble will be practicing at a different time/place as the other sections of the band.
Students should be prepared with appropriate attire for the weather, materials, music, and equipment. All students and families may review the updated COVID Protocols for Phase II by clicking this link.
The remainder of the season schedule is listed in the calendar below - featuring appearances at 3 Varsity Football Games, including our own Band Senior Night on 10/16. The plans for Band Senior Night are materializing! If you are interested in volunteering for this special evening, please contact our Band Parent Association leadership using the contact tab at the top of this webpage.
Marching Band Pit Crew Help Needed
The Marching Band needs your help! If granted permission from the school district, we are asking for volunteer parents to be available between 5:30 and 6:30pm to help load our large percussion instruments on the truck for the ride over to Basilone Field and again for volunteers between 9:00 and 10:00pm to help load the same instruments to be driven back to the band room. It is unsafe for students to do this move without adult assistance and it is not physically possible to move the equipment/instruments without using the truck. If you are interested and available for either "shift" for any of our scheduled practices please contact Mr. Mossa & Dr. Bourgault via email and/or fill out the contact form at the top of this webpage. We will confirm receipt of your email and share further details when they become available. Thank you!
September Band Parent Meeting Tuesday 9/22
The first general meeting of the school year will be held virtually on Tuesday 9/22 from 7:30pm to 8:30pm. All parents should receive an invitation via email to join the video meeting. We look forward to seeing everyone!
Back to School Night Wednesday 9/23
Back to School Night will be held virtually on Wednesday evening from 7:00 - 9:00pm. The band classes will be meeting virtually at the following times. Students and parents can expect to receive information about our overall program structures, processes, objectives, and opportunities for the year ahead!
Period 1 Wind Ensemble: 7:00 - 7:10
Period 2 Guitar: 7:15 - 7:25
Period 3 Symphonic Band: 7:30 - 7:40
Period 8 Concert Band: 8:30 - 8:40
Period 9 Guitar: 8:45 - 8:55
To access recordings of Back to School Night, please click here.
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!
Classes for the 2020/2021 School Year begin on September 8th. Students enrolled in band classes will be meeting for live instruction in the virtual setting for the start of the year on an A/B schedule. Please review information on our school district website for clarification and to access the FAQ page. Although we will not be able to authentically replicate the ensemble experience virtually, it is our plan to remain committed to instrumental instruction at the highest level possible and all students should be prepared to remain engaged with their playing and musicianship for each class. This type of virtual instruction will be different than what had been conducted in the Spring.
Instrument Distribution Monday 9/21
Students that have completed the google form indicating a need for instrument pick up and/or drop off should observe the following schedule for Monday 9/21. Students should meet the directors outside the band room doors in the front loop of the school:
Guitar Classes: 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band: 2:00pm - 2:15pm
Concert Band: 2:15pm - 2:45pm
2020/2021 BRHS Marching Band Phase II Begins!
The marching band is set to return to action on Tuesday September 22 and Friday September 23. Please click here to review the rehearsal schedules for Tuesday and Friday. Note that the front ensemble will be practicing at a different time/place as the other sections of the band.
Students should be prepared with appropriate attire for the weather, materials, music, and equipment. All students and families may review the updated COVID Protocols for Phase II by clicking this link.
The remainder of the season schedule is listed in the calendar below - featuring appearances at 3 Varsity Football Games, including our own Band Senior Night on 10/16. The plans for Band Senior Night are materializing! If you are interested in volunteering for this special evening, please contact our Band Parent Association leadership using the contact tab at the top of this webpage.
Marching Band Pit Crew Help Needed
The Marching Band needs your help! If granted permission from the school district, we are asking for volunteer parents to be available between 5:30 and 6:30pm to help load our large percussion instruments on the truck for the ride over to Basilone Field and again for volunteers between 9:00 and 10:00pm to help load the same instruments to be driven back to the band room. It is unsafe for students to do this move without adult assistance and it is not physically possible to move the equipment/instruments without using the truck. If you are interested and available for either "shift" for any of our scheduled practices please contact Mr. Mossa & Dr. Bourgault via email and/or fill out the contact form at the top of this webpage. We will confirm receipt of your email and share further details when they become available. Thank you!
September Band Parent Meeting Tuesday 9/22
The first general meeting of the school year will be held virtually on Tuesday 9/22 from 7:30pm to 8:30pm. All parents should receive an invitation via email to join the video meeting. We look forward to seeing everyone!
Back to School Night Wednesday 9/23
Back to School Night will be held virtually on Wednesday evening from 7:00 - 9:00pm. The band classes will be meeting virtually at the following times. Students and parents can expect to receive information about our overall program structures, processes, objectives, and opportunities for the year ahead!
Period 1 Wind Ensemble: 7:00 - 7:10
Period 2 Guitar: 7:15 - 7:25
Period 3 Symphonic Band: 7:30 - 7:40
Period 8 Concert Band: 8:30 - 8:40
Period 9 Guitar: 8:45 - 8:55
To access recordings of Back to School Night, please click here.
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!