Welcome to the the 2024-2025 Broughal Music Blast! Hey, Broughal Music! We hope everyone had a wonderful holiday and a great start to the new year. Check out the Blast to make sure you're prepared for 2025 and the second half of the school year. Lots of exciting stuff ahead of us, including All City Orchestra, Mean Girls, Jr., and jazz fests! Enjoy the last few moments of Winter Break, and see you back in school on Monday, 1/6! Happy New Year! Please note that the Broughal Music Blast will be sent out every weekend, detailing the rehearsal schedule, upcoming events, and important announcements.
BMPO Meeting & Mandatory Jazz Band Meeting - Thursday, 1/9
Our next BMPO meeting is on Thursday, 1/9, at 7 PM, via Zoom. While this meeting is MANDATORY for students in Jazz Band, all Broughal Music students and families are encouraged to attend. In this meeting, we'll discuss our upcoming fundraiser and performances, including All City Orchestra, Mean Girls, Jr., and jazz fests. Please use the following information to join the Zoom meeting. If you have any questions, please contact one of the Directors as soon as possible:
- Join Zoom Meeting: https://us05web.zoom.us/j/83323265969?pwd=lMIkm6sebhr3pDIOVM7Evaoe1vbhLF.1
- Meeting ID: 833 2326 5969
- Passcode: KpD8ZN
Freedom HS Theatre Workshop - Sunday, 1/5
The Freedom HS Theatre Company is hosting a WICKED children's theatre workshop on Sunday, January 5, 2025. If you're interested in attending, the cost is $30 per student for about 3 hours. You will learn more about acting, singing and dancing. At the end of the workshop, everyone will put on a small showcase for friends and family. Check out the picture for more details!
Winter Concert Recording
Did you miss the Winter Concert? Want to relive the concert? The recording is now live on the Broughal Middle School YouTube Channel! Congratulations to all the Broughal Music students on a phenomenal performance! Special shout out to Mr. Laudenslager and his student crew for recording and editing the video!
Band Group Photo
Interested in purchasing the 2024-2025 band group photo? Check out the link for more details!
Handbook Forms Due - Tuesday, 10/1
Like past years, we will be using Google Forms to collect your responses for your Handbook Forms. CLICK HERE to access and complete your forms. If you need paper copies of the Handbook Forms, please contact one of the Directors. All electronic and paper Handbook Forms were due by Tuesday, 10/1. Don't forget to fill out the paper BASD Medical Form (English | Español) in addition to the electronic forms!
Volunteers Needed
One of the most helpful ways to assist Broughal Music is by volunteering! Depending on the event, you'll be assisting and supporting students and directors so that EVERYONE can have a successful, stress-free performance/event! If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Mr. Stoltz (astoltz@basdschools.org) as soon as possible and let him know which of the following events you would like to volunteer for:
- Thursday, 2/6: Krispy Kreme PICK-UP
- Friday, 3/7: Northeast Jazz Fest
- Friday, 3/14: Broughal Blues Jazz Fest
- Saturday, 3/15: Parade of Shamrocks
- Friday, 3/21: Nitschmann Jazz Fest
Please note that adult volunteers must have active clearances on file with the Broughal Music Department BEFORE volunteering. Additionally, community service students are limited to students currently attending Liberty High School or Freedom High School. If you have any questions, please contact one of the Directors.
Krispy Kreme Fundraiser
On Thursday, 1/9, we start our next fundraiser: the Krispy Kreme Fundraiser! For this fundraiser, students will sell boxes of a dozen glazed donuts and bags of coffee (classic and decaf). Students earn 50% profit for each box of donuts sold and 30% profit for each bag of coffee sold. All orders and money are due by Thursday, 1/30. NO LATE ORDERS WILL BE ACCEPTED! Orders must be picked up by Thursday, 2/6, at 3 PM, in the Band Room. For more information, please check out the Order Form below. If you have any questions, please speak with the directors. Good luck selling!
Gertrude Hawk Candy Fundraiser
NO MORE CANDY BOXES LEFT!
Our first fundraiser started on Thursday, 9/5, and we have NO MORE boxes left! Check out the following details for more information on our first and one of our most popular fundraisers:
- There are 48 bars in each candy box. Each candy bar costs $2. Students should return $96 to the BMPO. All money and orders were due on Thursday, 9/26.
- For each box sold, students earn $40 towards their Broughal Music account.
5 people owe candy money
$50 Fair Share Due Thursday, 9/26
The $50 Fair Share was due on Thursday, 9/26. We use this money to purchase music, supplies, clothing, food, and beverages. We also use these funds to pay for transportation, field trips, and various items and events throughout the school year. If you have any questions, please contact the directors as soon as possible.
Fundraiser & Monthly Payment Plans
Broughal Music has created the following Student Fundraiser Plan and Monthly Payment Plan to help students and families pay for trips and Fair Share. Please note that these plans are optional. If you have any questions, please contact one of the Directors.
Student Account Information
Want to know how much money is in your child's account and how much money you owe for Fair Share, the Broadway Trip, and the Spring Trip? Check out the Broughal Music website or the following button/link. The document is organized by Student ID number, so make sure you have the ID number ready. If you cannot find your child's ID number, please contact Mr. Stoltz (astoltz@basdschools.org).
Do you know when your next lesson is? Have you been practicing your instrument? Check the Lesson Schedule regularly so that you are prepared for your next lesson. Remember, you need to attend 17 lessons per instrument in order to attend the Spring Trip!
Welcome to Mean Girls, Jr.!
The production team had the honor and delight of witnessing some of the very best auditions in Broughal Theatre history for this production. Because so many students were so well-prepared for their auditions, we get to boast an absolute powerhouse cast, but we also had to make some extremely difficult choices for several roles. There are no small roles in theatre and every single member of this cast will shine under the stage lights. The most memorable scenes are those that include our full company and we will all come to discover (or rediscover) the joy in collectively bringing this show to life. (If you saw School Song last year, you know what I'm talking about.). We are so proud of all of you for taking on this challenge and choosing to see this production through. We can only do this if we do it together. On behalf of the entire production team, WELCOME TO MEAN GIRLS JR. Check out the rehearsal calendar so you can start planning ahead.
JANUARY REHEARSAL SCHEDULE COMING SOON!
If you have any questions about the rehearsal schedule, please contact Miss Trostle (jtrostle@basdschools.org) or Miss Putlock (aputlock@basdschools.org).
JANUARY
- Thu, 1/9: Virtual BMPO Meeting & Mandatory Jazz Band Meeting, 7 PM
- Thu, 1/9: Krispy Kreme Begins
- Wed, 1/22: End of Marking Period 2
- Fri, 1/24: PMEA Intermediate Band & Orchestra
- Thu, 1/30: Krispy Kreme Ends
FEBRUARY
- Wed, 2/5: All City Orchestra Concert - 7:30 PM @ Northeast MS
- Thu, 2/6: Krispy Kreme Pick-Up, 3 PM
- Thu, 2/6: Virtual BMPO Meeting, 7 PM
- Thu, 2/13: Mean Girls, Jr., 7 PM
- Fri, 2/14: Mean Girls, Jr., 7 PM
- Sat, 2/15: Mean Girls, Jr., 2 PM
MARCH
- Thu, 3/6: Virtual BMPO Meeting, 7 PM
- Thu, 3/6: Wawa Coupons Begins
- Fri, 3/7: Northeast Jazz Fest, 6:30 PM
- Sat, 3/8: BASD MS Ice Skating, 3:30 - 5:30 PM
- Fri, 3/14: Broughal Blues Jazz Fest, 6:30 PM
- Sat, 3/15: Parade of Shamrocks, 1 PM
- Fri, 3/21: Nitschmann Jazz Fest, 7 PM
- Thu, 3/27: Wawa Coupons Ends
- Mon, 3/31: End of Marking Period 3
BROUGHAL MUSIC HANDBOOK
In this handbook, you will find policies, procedures, and other important information regarding the Broughal Middle School Music Program. Please take the time to read this handbook, as the success of our music program depends upon each individual working toward the same goal.
BROUGHAL MUSIC HANDBOOK - FORMS
Like past years, we will be using Google Forms to collect your responses for your Handbook Forms. Use the buttons below to access and complete your forms. If you need paper copies of the Handbook Forms, please contact one of the Directors. All electronic and paper Handbook Forms are due by Friday, 10/4. Don't forget to fill out the paper BASD Medical Form in addition to the electronic forms!
BROUGHAL MUSIC WEBSITE
Visit our website for more information on the Broughal Music Program!
BROUGHAL MUSIC FACEBOOK PAGE
Check out our Facebook page for important information and to see all of the awesome things that are happening in Broughal Music!
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