Welcome to the the 2024-2025 Broughal Music Blast! We're back! We hope everyone had a great first week of school! Broughal Music has a lot planned throughout the school year, and we hope you'll join us on this journey! This edition of the Blast features information about our Mandatory Meeting, upcoming fundraisers, and next week's lessons and rehearsals. Our first early-morning rehearsal is on Tuesday, 9/5, at 7 AM, for Orchestra. Welcome back to school, everyone! Go Rockets! Please note that the Broughal Music Blast will be sent out every weekend, detailing the rehearsal schedule, upcoming events, and important announcements.
Mandatory Music Meeting - Thursday, 9/5, 7:15 PM
Our first music meeting for the 2024-2025 school year will be our Mandatory Music Meeting! This meeting will take place at the end of Back to School Night, on Thursday, September 5th, at 7:15 PM, in Broughal's Auditorium! We will discuss important information for Broughal Music this year, including fundraisers, performances, trips, and rules & expectations.
Patriot Day Ceremony - Wednesday, 9/11, 8:30 AM
On Wednesday, 9/11, students in Band, Majorettes, and Honor Guard will perform for Broughal's Patriot Day Ceremony. This is an important event in which we remember the lives lost on September 11, 2001. This event will take place during the school day. Students should bring their instruments, music, and equipment to school. Additionally, they should wear Broughal gear or blue and gold clothing. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Stoltz (astoltz@basdschools.org).
Instrumental Music Lessons Begin
Lessons will begin on Tuesday, September 3. All instrumental music students should have received their first lesson assignments earlier this week, during homeroom. Please note that all lessons take place during the students' Related Arts periods. CLICK HERE to view the lesson schedule on the Broughal Music website and check out the Lesson Schedule section at the bottom of the Blast. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Stoltz.
Play an instrument! Check out the video for more details!
Early-Morning Rehearsals Begin
Early-morning rehearsals will begin on Tuesday, September 3. Tuesdays are reserved for Orchestra. Students should report to the main entrance on Morton Street as early as 6:55 AM but no later than 7:05 AM, on their assigned rehearsal day, based on the following rehearsal schedule:
- MONDAYS: Jazz Band
- TUESDAYS: Orchestra
- WEDNESDAYS: Band, Majorettes, Honor Guard
- THURSDAYS: Orchestra
- FRIDAYS: Band, Majorettes, Honor Guard
Please view the rehearsal schedule below for more details on next week's rehearsals.
Join Honor Guard! Check out the video for more details!
Southside Singers Rehearsals Begin
Southside Singers rehearsals start on Tuesday, 9/3! Rehearsals will occur in the Chorus Room, during Homeroom, from 8 AM to 8:25 AM, on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. Students can sign up for Southside Singers using the Google Form link. You also can access this Google Form on Schoology, on the announcements page. Students MUST sign up again, even if they were in Southside Singers last year.
We welcome all students who love singing, regardless of musical experience or whether or not they believe they have a "good voice." If you have any questions, please contact Miss Putlock (aputlock@basdschools.org).
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 are 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:
- By Fri, 10/4: Uniform Fitting - during early-morning (7-8 AM) or during school
- Wed, 10/16: Broughal-Northeast Game
- Sat, 10/19: Picture Day (Band, Maj, HG) & Nazareth Halloween Parade
- Sun, 10/20: Hellertown Halloween Parade
- Sat, 10/26: Freedom-Liberty Game
- Sun, 10/27: Bethlehem Halloween Parade
- Mon, 11/11: Veterans Day Ceremony
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.
Gertrude Hawk Candy Fundraiser
Our first fundraiser starts on Thursday, 9/5. Check out the following details for more information on our first and one of our most popular fundraisers:
- Boxes of candy will be available for pick-up on Thursday, 9/5. Students must be accompanied by a parent/guardian when signing out boxes of candy.
- There are 48 bars in each candy box. Each candy bar costs $2. Students should return $96 to the BMPO. All money and orders are due on Thursday, 9/26.
- For each box sold, students earn $40 towards their Broughal Music account.
BROADWAY TRIP - Back to the Future: The Musical
On Wednesday, November 20, 2024, the Broughal Music Department will see Back to the Future: The Musical on Broadway, at the Winter Garden Theatre in New York City! While in NYC, the students also will eat at the Hard Rock Café. The cost of this trip is $170.00 per person. Because there are a limited number of tickets available, this event is offered to 7th and 8th grade students and chaperones/tag-alongs first. Any remaining tickets will be available to 6th grade students and chaperones/tag-alongs on Thursday, September 12, 2024. To reserve your ticket, students must submit an $85 non-refundable deposit and signed permission slip. Please review the following dates and link for more information. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Stoltz (astoltz@basdschools.org) or Miss Putlock (aputlock@basdschools.org).
IMPORTANT DATES
- Thursday, 9/26: Permission Slips & Deposits Due
- Thursday, 11/7: All Payments Due
- Wednesday, 11/20: Trip Date
$50 Fair Share Due Thursday, 9/26
The $50 Fair Share is 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!
THEATRE SCHEDULE
- Wednesday, 9/11: Information Meeting
- Wednesday, 10/2: Audition Prep Workshop, 3:15 - 4:15 PM
- Saturday, 10/12: Auditions
Rehearsal schedules are coming soon! If you have any questions in the meantime, please contact Miss Trostle (jtrostle@basdschools.org) or Miss Putlock (aputlock@basdschools.org).
SEPTEMBER
- Tue, 9/3: Instrumental Music Lessons Begin
- Tue, 9/3: Early-Morning Rehearsals Begin
- Thu, 9/5: MANDATORY MUSIC MEETING, 7:15 PM
- Wed, 9/11: Patriot Day Ceremony, 8:30 AM
- Wed, 9/11: Mean Girls, Jr. - Information Meeting
- Tue, 9/24: Majorette Pom-Pom Party, 4:30 PM
- Thu, 9/26: Gertrude Hawk Ends - All Money Due!
- Thu, 9/26: $50 Fair Share Due
- Thu, 9/26: Broadway Trip Permission & Deposit Due
OCTOBER
- Tue, 10/1: All Handbook Forms Due
- Tue, 10/1: Virtual BMPO Meeting, 7 PM
- Thu, 10/3: Freedom HS 8th Grade Band Night
- Wed, 10/2: Mean Girls, Jr. Audition Prep Workshop
- Sat, 10/12: Mean Girls, Jr. Auditions
- Wed, 10/16: Broughal-Northeast Game
- Sat, 10/19: Picture Day (Band, Maj, HG) - 9:30 AM
- Sat, 10/19: Nazareth Halloween Parade
- Sun, 10/20: Hellertown Halloween Parade
- Thu, 10/24: Matey's Pizza Fundraiser Ends
- Wed, 10/23: Freedom-Liberty Game, REHEARSAL
- Thu, 10/24: Freedom-Liberty Game, MAKE-UP REHEARSAL
- Sat, 10/26: Freedom-Liberty Football Game
- Sun, 10/27: Bethlehem Halloween Parade
- Tue, 10/29: End of MP1
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!