Bridgewater Raritan High School Band
Announcements
Student Scheduling for 2020/2021 School Year
All students presently enrolled in Concert Band or Symphonic Band should select to enroll in SYMPHONIC BAND for the 2020/2021 school year. Enrollment in Wind Ensemble is determined through an audition process which will be communicated shortly to all band students. Students that earn a placement in Wind Ensemble must already have a band course selected in their schedule and qualifying students will be moved into the Wind Ensemble at a later time. Students currently in Wind Ensemble may select to enroll in Wind Ensemble again when signing up for classes -- HOWEVER -- All students, even those currently in Wind Ensemble, must complete a successful and qualifying audition to earn the opportunity for a position in Wind Ensemble for the 2020/2021 school year.
BRHS Festival of Motion Home Show Recap
On Sunday 2/16, BRHS hosted the USBands Festival of Motion Clinic and Competition featuring a variety of color guard and percussion groups from around the state of New Jersey -- including our own Winter Guard and Winter Percussion groups! As one of the largest collaborative community events of the year, we are extraordinarily grateful for all of the parent and student volunteers that contributed to making the event run.
The BRHS groups were the stars of the show earning high praise from the judges and clinicians while also earning top scores for the event in their respective classes. It was a great day for our BR Indoor Programs!
We don't have to wait long for the next one...On March 29 we look forward to hosting an indoor guard event with MAIN (Mid Atlantic Indoor Network). Information is forthcoming about how to sign up to help!
Jazz Band Week Ahead
Monday Jazz band does not have rehearsal this week.
Tuesday Jazz will rehearse on Tuesday 2/11 6-8:00pm. There is no practice on Thursday 2/20.
Winter Guard Week Ahead
Practice this week is on Thursday 2/20 from 6-9pm at Hillside and Friday 2/21 from 6-8:30pm at BRHS. The guard is back after a great weekend and ready to take on the South Brunswick WGI Regional! Good luck guard!!!
Schedule for WGI Regional Competition on Saturday 2/22
7:00am - Call time at Hillside
7:10 - Rehearsal Start
9:00 - Run Through
9:30 - Depart Hillside HS
10:15 - Arrive at South Brunswick HS
11:15 - Guard check in/Bathroom Break
11:34 - Body Warm Up
11:49 - Equipment Warm Up
11:57 - Gate
12:05pm - Performance!
12:13 - Load Buses and Change
12:45 - Lunch -- Bring $$!
2:00 - Spectate in gym
5:00 - Depart South Brunswick HS
5:45 - Approx. Return to Hillside
Schedule for WGI Regional Competition on Sunday 2/23
Sunday's performance is contingent on qualification for a finals performance which is determined at the end of the Saturday prelims. A schedule will be created and communicated promptly Saturday night should the guard advance into finals performance. If the guard does not qualify for finals, there will be nothing on Sunday.
Winter Percussion Week Ahead
Winter Percussion will practice on Wednesday 2/19 from 6-9pm.
All State Band Weekend 2/20 - 2/23
We are tremendously proud of the 11 BRHS students that will be participating in the NJMEA All State Band weekend with their world-renowned conductors Paula Crider and Timothy Rhea. Congratulations and have a wonderful time!
Gertrude Hawk Chocolate Fundraiser
The BRHS Band Program is still selling Gertrude Hawk Chocolate! All band students (curricular and co-curricular) have been asked to participate in selling some chocolate to raise money for our program. Information and instructions will be delivered in class to each student and to each co-curricular ensemble and were delivered digitally through the BPA E-Blast email list. If you are not receiving emails from the BPA, contact our BPA leadership using the contact form above.
Marching Band Uniforms
All marching band students have been asked to take home their marching band uniforms for safekeeping and storage until the Memorial Day Parade rolls around in May. Please have uniforms dry cleaned and hanged properly over the winter months.
Color Guard students have been asked to clean their uniforms and return them to the uniform racks outside of the band room. Color Guard members may keep their shoes, gloves, and any undergarments that were worn with the uniform.
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!
All students presently enrolled in Concert Band or Symphonic Band should select to enroll in SYMPHONIC BAND for the 2020/2021 school year. Enrollment in Wind Ensemble is determined through an audition process which will be communicated shortly to all band students. Students that earn a placement in Wind Ensemble must already have a band course selected in their schedule and qualifying students will be moved into the Wind Ensemble at a later time. Students currently in Wind Ensemble may select to enroll in Wind Ensemble again when signing up for classes -- HOWEVER -- All students, even those currently in Wind Ensemble, must complete a successful and qualifying audition to earn the opportunity for a position in Wind Ensemble for the 2020/2021 school year.
BRHS Festival of Motion Home Show Recap
On Sunday 2/16, BRHS hosted the USBands Festival of Motion Clinic and Competition featuring a variety of color guard and percussion groups from around the state of New Jersey -- including our own Winter Guard and Winter Percussion groups! As one of the largest collaborative community events of the year, we are extraordinarily grateful for all of the parent and student volunteers that contributed to making the event run.
The BRHS groups were the stars of the show earning high praise from the judges and clinicians while also earning top scores for the event in their respective classes. It was a great day for our BR Indoor Programs!
We don't have to wait long for the next one...On March 29 we look forward to hosting an indoor guard event with MAIN (Mid Atlantic Indoor Network). Information is forthcoming about how to sign up to help!
Jazz Band Week Ahead
Monday Jazz band does not have rehearsal this week.
Tuesday Jazz will rehearse on Tuesday 2/11 6-8:00pm. There is no practice on Thursday 2/20.
Winter Guard Week Ahead
Practice this week is on Thursday 2/20 from 6-9pm at Hillside and Friday 2/21 from 6-8:30pm at BRHS. The guard is back after a great weekend and ready to take on the South Brunswick WGI Regional! Good luck guard!!!
Schedule for WGI Regional Competition on Saturday 2/22
7:00am - Call time at Hillside
7:10 - Rehearsal Start
9:00 - Run Through
9:30 - Depart Hillside HS
10:15 - Arrive at South Brunswick HS
11:15 - Guard check in/Bathroom Break
11:34 - Body Warm Up
11:49 - Equipment Warm Up
11:57 - Gate
12:05pm - Performance!
12:13 - Load Buses and Change
12:45 - Lunch -- Bring $$!
2:00 - Spectate in gym
5:00 - Depart South Brunswick HS
5:45 - Approx. Return to Hillside
Schedule for WGI Regional Competition on Sunday 2/23
Sunday's performance is contingent on qualification for a finals performance which is determined at the end of the Saturday prelims. A schedule will be created and communicated promptly Saturday night should the guard advance into finals performance. If the guard does not qualify for finals, there will be nothing on Sunday.
Winter Percussion Week Ahead
Winter Percussion will practice on Wednesday 2/19 from 6-9pm.
All State Band Weekend 2/20 - 2/23
We are tremendously proud of the 11 BRHS students that will be participating in the NJMEA All State Band weekend with their world-renowned conductors Paula Crider and Timothy Rhea. Congratulations and have a wonderful time!
Gertrude Hawk Chocolate Fundraiser
The BRHS Band Program is still selling Gertrude Hawk Chocolate! All band students (curricular and co-curricular) have been asked to participate in selling some chocolate to raise money for our program. Information and instructions will be delivered in class to each student and to each co-curricular ensemble and were delivered digitally through the BPA E-Blast email list. If you are not receiving emails from the BPA, contact our BPA leadership using the contact form above.
Marching Band Uniforms
All marching band students have been asked to take home their marching band uniforms for safekeeping and storage until the Memorial Day Parade rolls around in May. Please have uniforms dry cleaned and hanged properly over the winter months.
Color Guard students have been asked to clean their uniforms and return them to the uniform racks outside of the band room. Color Guard members may keep their shoes, gloves, and any undergarments that were worn with the uniform.
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!