Bridgewater Raritan High School Band
Announcements
2020/2021 School Year - Hybrid Instruction Update
Hybrid model classes are now in effect for the 2020/2021 school year. In each of our band classes, every proven safety measure will be implemented for live musicians which includes exclusive outdoor playing of wind instruments, mask wearing, bell coverings, and mandatory distancing. If the weather or other conditions do not allow for wind playing to occur outdoors, there will be no wind instruments played during live in-person instruction. However, all students attending live in-person band classes should still expect to bring their instruments every day unless otherwise notified.
All wind players must 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 mask. Wind players attending live instruction have been given a bell cover which is meant to remain on the bell of the instrument at all times. 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 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 is set to meet virtually with more regularity in the coming weeks. This week's virtual practices are Monday 2/22 and Thursday 2/25 from 7:00 - 8:00pm. All instrumentalists are welcome to jump in at any time using the Google Meet Codes shared across all Google Classrooms.
Winter Percussion & Winter Guard Week Ahead
Winter Guard is expecting to meet on Monday 2/22 and Thursday 2/25 from 6:30 - 8:30 at Hillside. Should there be a weather update/cancellation on Monday 2/22, it will be shared on student's google classroom and posted here on the homepage.
Winter Percussion is expecting to meet on Tuesday 2/23 and Thursday 2/25 from 6:00 - 9:00 at BRHS.
We had a very successful first week of in-person practicing. The below information will remain available in the event that new students choose to join up with either Winter Percussion or Winter Guard.
All students participating in the in-person co-curricular activities are required to read and review the most updated COVID Safety Protocol Information prior to arriving for practice. Click here to view the COVID Safety Protocols and Information. (Students may disregard the last page, that is only for staff). Additionally, there are three pre-screening safety measures in place that must be completed prior to arrival:
1. A parent/guardian must complete the COVID Questionnaire posted on Google Classroom detailing student & family history regarding COVID-19. This is a one-time submission.
2. Additionally, students are asked to complete a DAILY COVID Form every day of in-person activities prior to arriving. The DAILY Form will be posted each day of activities and must be completed each day of activities.
3. Upon arrival to practice, students will have their temperature taken by a staff member.
Once all pre-screening requirements have been satisfied, students will be welcomed to practice and encouraged to remain in accordance with all safety protocols outlined in this document to ensure the safe operations of the groups for the duration of their time in school buildings. Student dismissal should be prompt and immediate, please arrange for transportation ahead of time in accordance with practice end times. Thank you!
Spirit Wear Has Arrived!
BRHS Band Spirit Wear orders from late fall 2020 have arrived and are ready for pick up in the band room. You may stop by during one of our in-person Winter Percussion rehearsals while the band room is open and visit the Band Room office to receive your order. Otherwise, contact either band director to make arrangements.
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 model classes are now in effect for the 2020/2021 school year. In each of our band classes, every proven safety measure will be implemented for live musicians which includes exclusive outdoor playing of wind instruments, mask wearing, bell coverings, and mandatory distancing. If the weather or other conditions do not allow for wind playing to occur outdoors, there will be no wind instruments played during live in-person instruction. However, all students attending live in-person band classes should still expect to bring their instruments every day unless otherwise notified.
All wind players must 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 mask. Wind players attending live instruction have been given a bell cover which is meant to remain on the bell of the instrument at all times. 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 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 is set to meet virtually with more regularity in the coming weeks. This week's virtual practices are Monday 2/22 and Thursday 2/25 from 7:00 - 8:00pm. All instrumentalists are welcome to jump in at any time using the Google Meet Codes shared across all Google Classrooms.
Winter Percussion & Winter Guard Week Ahead
Winter Guard is expecting to meet on Monday 2/22 and Thursday 2/25 from 6:30 - 8:30 at Hillside. Should there be a weather update/cancellation on Monday 2/22, it will be shared on student's google classroom and posted here on the homepage.
Winter Percussion is expecting to meet on Tuesday 2/23 and Thursday 2/25 from 6:00 - 9:00 at BRHS.
We had a very successful first week of in-person practicing. The below information will remain available in the event that new students choose to join up with either Winter Percussion or Winter Guard.
All students participating in the in-person co-curricular activities are required to read and review the most updated COVID Safety Protocol Information prior to arriving for practice. Click here to view the COVID Safety Protocols and Information. (Students may disregard the last page, that is only for staff). Additionally, there are three pre-screening safety measures in place that must be completed prior to arrival:
1. A parent/guardian must complete the COVID Questionnaire posted on Google Classroom detailing student & family history regarding COVID-19. This is a one-time submission.
2. Additionally, students are asked to complete a DAILY COVID Form every day of in-person activities prior to arriving. The DAILY Form will be posted each day of activities and must be completed each day of activities.
3. Upon arrival to practice, students will have their temperature taken by a staff member.
Once all pre-screening requirements have been satisfied, students will be welcomed to practice and encouraged to remain in accordance with all safety protocols outlined in this document to ensure the safe operations of the groups for the duration of their time in school buildings. Student dismissal should be prompt and immediate, please arrange for transportation ahead of time in accordance with practice end times. Thank you!
Spirit Wear Has Arrived!
BRHS Band Spirit Wear orders from late fall 2020 have arrived and are ready for pick up in the band room. You may stop by during one of our in-person Winter Percussion rehearsals while the band room is open and visit the Band Room office to receive your order. Otherwise, contact either band director to make arrangements.
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!