Bridgewater Raritan High School Band
Announcements
2020/2021 BRHS Marching Band
Due to the precarious circumstances regarding the COVID-19 virus, we have made significant modifications to the outlook of our marching band season ahead both to maintain our own educational values as an ensemble and in accordance with the school district policies and protocols that are installed to guide everyone towards the safest outcomes. In other words, we want everyone in the band to have the best and safest experience this year!
Every student in the band is firstly required to complete the google form titled "MARCHING BAND SUMMER 2020 COVID-19 QUESTIONNAIRE" prior to arrival for any organized live instruction at the school. The form is located in the 2020 Marching Band Google Classroom attached to the July 31 announcement.
Click here to review the pdf letter outlining our district protocols in great detail. All students and their families are expected to read the letter. There is a second COVID 19 google form that will be made available each day of practice via google classroom that must be additionally completed by each student each day of in-person instruction.
Students that have not completed the required pre-screening google forms may not attend in-person instruction at the school.
All parades and competitions have been cancelled and we are still working on revisions to the September/October schedule. As for August, please reference the calendar at this site for the most up-to-date changes. Because we are currently operating with limited rehearsal hours per student per day, the band camp schedule has been adapted and the band roster has been divided into socially distanced cohorts/teams. Please read the information about these cohorts in the Parent_Guardian Letter.
Finally...a message for all students and families: we are still ONE BAND and the overall objective of our season remains to PERFORM TOGETHER. The division into cohorts/teams allows us to practice together in person and we expect to make the most of that time while also preparing for some virtual components to supplement the in-person experiences to ultimately arrive at performing together...eventually!
More information will be disseminated in the coming days including information about instruments, equipment, music, student leadership training, etc. You can stay connected to updates on the homepage of this website and all students should be checking Google Classroom periodically (keep notifications on!)
If, after reading all materials carefully, you should have any questions or concerns please email Mr. Mossa and Dr. Bourgault and we will be happy to assist.
Marching Band Practice Tuesday 8/11/20
Practice is from 5:30 to 7:00pm for members of the color guard section only. Percussion practice is cancelled, but percussion students can expect a post on Google Classroom with materials and important information to prepare for band camp starting on Monday 8/17.
Remember that any practices before band camp are non-compulsory but we do hope that if you're not away on vacation that you attend. Students should check Google Classroom for additional information.
Band Camp Sub-Schedule
The 2020 Band Camp Sub-Schedule is viewable by clicking this link. Please review times carefully before band camp begins!
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!
Due to the precarious circumstances regarding the COVID-19 virus, we have made significant modifications to the outlook of our marching band season ahead both to maintain our own educational values as an ensemble and in accordance with the school district policies and protocols that are installed to guide everyone towards the safest outcomes. In other words, we want everyone in the band to have the best and safest experience this year!
Every student in the band is firstly required to complete the google form titled "MARCHING BAND SUMMER 2020 COVID-19 QUESTIONNAIRE" prior to arrival for any organized live instruction at the school. The form is located in the 2020 Marching Band Google Classroom attached to the July 31 announcement.
Click here to review the pdf letter outlining our district protocols in great detail. All students and their families are expected to read the letter. There is a second COVID 19 google form that will be made available each day of practice via google classroom that must be additionally completed by each student each day of in-person instruction.
Students that have not completed the required pre-screening google forms may not attend in-person instruction at the school.
All parades and competitions have been cancelled and we are still working on revisions to the September/October schedule. As for August, please reference the calendar at this site for the most up-to-date changes. Because we are currently operating with limited rehearsal hours per student per day, the band camp schedule has been adapted and the band roster has been divided into socially distanced cohorts/teams. Please read the information about these cohorts in the Parent_Guardian Letter.
Finally...a message for all students and families: we are still ONE BAND and the overall objective of our season remains to PERFORM TOGETHER. The division into cohorts/teams allows us to practice together in person and we expect to make the most of that time while also preparing for some virtual components to supplement the in-person experiences to ultimately arrive at performing together...eventually!
More information will be disseminated in the coming days including information about instruments, equipment, music, student leadership training, etc. You can stay connected to updates on the homepage of this website and all students should be checking Google Classroom periodically (keep notifications on!)
If, after reading all materials carefully, you should have any questions or concerns please email Mr. Mossa and Dr. Bourgault and we will be happy to assist.
Marching Band Practice Tuesday 8/11/20
Practice is from 5:30 to 7:00pm for members of the color guard section only. Percussion practice is cancelled, but percussion students can expect a post on Google Classroom with materials and important information to prepare for band camp starting on Monday 8/17.
Remember that any practices before band camp are non-compulsory but we do hope that if you're not away on vacation that you attend. Students should check Google Classroom for additional information.
Band Camp Sub-Schedule
The 2020 Band Camp Sub-Schedule is viewable by clicking this link. Please review times carefully before band camp begins!
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!