Announcements
BRHS Band Spring Concert 5/30
The BRHS Spring Band Concert will be on Thursday May 30th at 7:00pm in the BRHS Auditorium. The concert band, symphonic band, and wind ensemble will be performing selections from their second semester of work and are excited to share their programs with a full and receptive audience! The auditorium doors will open at 6:45pm.
Concert attire is CONCERT BLACK for Concert Band and Symphonic Band and TUXEDO BLACK for Wind Ensemble. There is no cost to attend the concert and students are reminded that it is a mandatory curricular event and they are to stay for the full concert.
Student Schedule
6:15pm Call Time for all Band Students
- Wind Ensemble in CHOIR ROOM
- Symphonic Band in BAND ROOM
- Concert Band in ORCHESTRA ROOM
Arrive in concert attire (CB & SB in Concert Black; WE in Tuxedo/Black). Please initial your name on the ensemble roster located in each warm up room when you arrive so we know that you were on time.
6:20 - CB move to stage together - wait for a director! Warm up & set up on stage. SB & WE warm up in your respective rooms.
6:45 - Doors Open; Warm Ups conclude, SB & WE to auditorium seats.
7:00 - CB Performance begins
7:30ish - SB takes stage, CB takes SB seats in auditorium
8:00ish - WE takes stage, SB takes WE seats in auditorium
8:45ish - Concert Ends; All band students clear the stage & return chairs, stands, instruments, and equipment back to the band room
9:00ish - Once the band room, orchestra room, choir room, and stage have been reset and cleaned, students may leave.
Student Reminders:
- Please choose your "Spring" concert attire carefully; keep things appropriate regarding the cut and length of your dresses or skirts. No polos, no jeans/leggings/yoga pants.
- Students must remain present for the entire event.
Memorial Day Parade 5/27
The BRHS Marching Band will be performing in the 2024 Memorial Day Parade on Memorial Day. All students who participated in the band this past fall (2023) are expected to attend and honor their commitment to the community and to the band! Music for the event has been posted on google classroom, and there is one rehearsal scheduled for all wind players on Friday 5/24 from 2:30 - 4:30pm. There are chaperoning opportunities to help the band, please check your email for a signupgenius link from the BPA.
Memorial Day Parade Schedule
Monday May 27, 2024
Color Guard Attire -- red uniform parade tops with black leggings/bottoms & black/dark sneakers.
Winds & Percussion Attire -- Full Uniform (TBD depending on expected forecast. Updates will be posted as needed)
8:00am Call time; MM in band room
8:10 Sectionals begin
8:50 Review parade block together
9:30 Inspection
9:45 Depart BRHS
10:00 Arrive at staging location, unload buses, warm up & set up
11:00 Parade begins
12:00pm Approx. Ceremony Begins at Ardmaer Park
12:30 Approx. Ceremony end at Ardmaer Park; meet for refreshments at the American Legion Post on Old York Rd. (short walk)
1:30 Approx. return to BRHS
2024 BRHS Marching Band Registration is OPEN!
Click here to view the promotional flyer for all 8th grade students!
Click here to view the PARENT INFORMATION PACKET. This is required reading for any student & family signing up for marching band!
Ready to sign up?! The Official Registration Form (Google Form) is available in the 2024 BRHS Marching Band Google Classroom - need the entrance code? Email Mr. Mossa - [email protected]
The 2024 BRHS Marching Band dates are as confirmed as possible at this time. Please reference the calendar at the bottom of this homepage for a complete schedule.
Marching Band Preview Nights Tuesday 5/21 and Thursday 5/23 from 6:00 - 9:00pm @ BRHS
Marching Band Registration Deadline (Google Form) Due by end of day on Friday May 31
Spring Mini Camp Tuesday 6/11, Thursday 6/13, 6:00 - 9:00pm; Saturday 6/15 12:00 - 6:00pm @ BRHS
Guard, Percussion, First Year Member Camp Monday 8/12 - Friday 8/16 6:00 - 9:00pm @ BRHS
Band Camp Monday 8/19 through Friday 8/23 and Monday 8/26 through Friday 8/30 All Day @ BRHS
Preview dates are for anybody and everybody to come try out what marching band is like! It is not required to attend both preview nights but it is recommended. You also may sign up even if you don't attend a preview night.
Once registration is closed, the roster is final and all signed up students must attend the Spring Mini-camp dates where we'll begin learning our 2024 show. Please review the season commitment as a family before deciding to sign up! Students who sign up in June are 100% in and an individualized performance role will be written for each member during July (music, movement, and coordinated choreography, etc.). Since every student gets their own spot, it can be extremely challenging for the band to make changes in August or September if a student decides to leave the band. The marching band experience is 100% worth it, so please manage family/personal schedules to make it happen!
Band Camp (all of the August dates) is essential for the marching band experience and are mandatory. We request that any vacations/trips etc. be planned around these camp dates to allow for full participation at each day of band camp. We understand travel arrangements are often booked many months ahead of time - if you/your family have a conflict please notify Mr. Mossa & Dr. Bourgault as soon as possible to determine if there is a solution to be met.
2024 BRHS Marching Band Student Leadership
The 2024 Student Leadership Program will be running over several days. The training program is open to all students interested in joining the marching band and will prepare students for application to a student leadership position within the ensemble. Students can expect to workshop various leadership concepts, activities, recruitment initiatives, and more! All are welcome!
Students seeking a leadership position must attend all sessions and will be appointed/promoted after officially registering for the group. Application processes will be introduced at the first leadership meeting.
Leadership meetings -- 5/15, 5/20 (5:00 - 6:30pm), 5/22, 5/29 from 6:00 - 8:00pm
BPA Clothing Drive Fundraiser & Monitor Flash Sale 6/8
The BPA will be running a dual-fundraiser event on the morning of Saturday June 8th at BRHS. Bring gently used items in large garbage bags for drop off - the BPA will earn funds based on total weight of all donations and the donations will become available in communities of need at low or no cost through the company. It's a win-win, do some good and some Spring cleaning! Click here to read more about the fundraiser (which items are accepted).
At the same time, we will be running a Monitor Sale of lightly used name-brand monitors priced $25 and up. The proceeds from the sale will contribute to the BRHS Wind Ensemble's recording expenses as they prepare to submit an application to the Music for All National Concert Band Festival (held in Spring 2025). Click here to read more about the fundraiser. Click here to read more about the festival.
Band Banquet 6/10
The BRHS Band Banquet is Monday June 10th from 6pm - 10pm. Invitations to attend (Google Form) have been posted via Google Classroom and emailed to all BPA families. The form will close after May 29th.
The banquet is our time and place to celebrate every performing ensemble in the band program and all of the experiences we shared this year. We also recognize our graduating seniors, give awards, varsity letters for our first-year marchers, and more! It is a semi-formal event so you can dress up a little (does not need to be concert black). Family members are welcome to attend.
This is a non-mandatory event, simply an opportunity for students to spend a fun evening together!
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!