Welcome to the the 2024-2025 Broughal Music Blast! Broughal Music had a blast in New York City, watching Back to the Future: The Musical on Broadway! If you weren't able to attend the trip, we still have our end of the year trip to Hersheypark and Chocolate World in May 2025, but first let's wrap up our Winter performances. After Thanksgiving break, we have our Winter Concert and a few holiday performances. Check out the Blast for more details! Go Rockets! Please note that the Broughal Music Blast will be sent out every weekend, detailing the rehearsal schedule, upcoming events, and important announcements.
Winter Concert - Thursday, 12/5
On Thursday, 12/5, Broughal Music will be hosting our Winter Concert! This event will feature students in Southside Singers, Orchestra, Jazz Band, Band, Majorettes, and Honor Guard. Students should wear Concert Black clothing for this performance. Check out the following schedule for more details. If you have any questions, please contact one of the Directors.
Schedule
- 5:00 PM: Orchestra & Southside Singers report to the Band/Chorus Rooms for Pictures. Use the Main Entrance on Morton Street. Wear Concert Black clothing.
- 6:15 PM: Band, Majorettes, Honor Guard report to the Band Room. Use the Main Entrance on Morton Street. Wear Concert Black clothing.
- 6:30 PM: Doors open to Audience
- 7:00 PM: Winter Concert begins
- 8:30 PM: Winter Concert ends. Students are dismissed to parents/guardians.
Ticket Information
- Adults: $3.00
- Kids (younger than 18 years old): FREE
- Senior Citizens: FREE
Tickets will be available for purchase at the Auditorium doors. We accept cash, check, and money order made payable to "Broughal Music Parents Organization" or "BMPO."
Picture Day for Orchestra & Southside Singers - Thursday, 12/5
Picture Day for students in Orchestra and/or Southside Singers is on Thursday, 12/5, before the Winter Concert, starting at 5 PM. Students should wear CONCERT BLACK clothing for Picture Day and the Winter Concert. For more details on how to pre-order pictures, please check out the following information from Christmas City Studio. If you have any questions, please contact one of the Directors as soon as possible.
Notes from Christmas City Studio
- Prepay Ordering: The deadline for Prepay Ordering is midnight on Picture Day.
- Proof Copies: Students not ordering will receive a Proof Copy with purchase instructions, delivered to the school and emailed to parents (if provided).
- Package Delivery: Ordered packages will also be delivered back to the school to be handed out.
Tranquility Park Tree Lighting Ceremony - Friday, 12/6
Our first tree lighting performance is the Tranquility Park Tree Lighting Ceremony on Friday, 12/6. The ceremony will take place at Tranquility Park (727 E 4th St, Bethlehem, PA 18015) and will end at the Southside Branch of the Bethlehem Area Public Library (400 Webster St, Bethlehem, PA 18015) for cocoa and cookies! Although all are welcome to attend, SELECT Band students ONLY will be performing for this event. Students should wear comfortable clothes, Broughal colors, and any festive gear. For more details, check out the following schedule. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Stoltz.
SCHEDULE
- 3:05 PM: Report to the Band Room. Wear comfortable clothes, Broughal colors, festive gear. Get instruments, equipment, and music.
- 3:30 PM: Walk to Tranquility Park
- 3:45 PM: Arrive at Tranquility Park
- 4:00 PM: Perform Prelude Music
- 4:30 PM: Tree Lighting Ceremony begins
- 5:00 PM (approx): Ceremony ends. Walk to the Public Library
- 5:30 PM (approx): Cocoa & cookies at the Public Library
- 5:45 PM (approx): Walk back to Broughal
- 5:50 PM (approx): Arrive at Broughal. Students are dismissed to parents/guardians.
Fountain Hill Tree Lighting Ceremony - Sunday, 12/8
On Sunday, 12/8, the Broughal Band will be performing at the Fountain Hill Tree Lighting Ceremony. Students in Majorettes or Honor Guard will NOT be performing for this event but are welcome to attend. The ceremony will take place across the street from the Fountain Hill Fire Department (950 Cherokee Street, Fountain Hill, PA 18015). Students in Band should dress comfortably, wearing jeans, Broughal colors, and any festive clothing. For more details, please review the following schedule. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Stoltz as soon as possible.
SCHEDULE
- 4:00 PM: Report to the patch of grass across the street from the Fountain Hill Fire Department. Wear jeans, Broughal colors, and festive clothing
- 4:30 PM: Tree lighting ceremony begins
- 5:00 PM (approx): Ceremony ends. Students are dismissed to parents/guardians.
Concert Black Clothing
In one month, we will have our Winter Concert to showcase everything Broughal Music has done during the first half of the school year! Students wear all black clothing and shoes for the Winter Concert and the Spring Concert. Please use the included picture as an example and read the following information for more details. If you have any questions or need any assistance, please contact one of the Directors.
TOP:
- Long-sleeve, button-down black dress shirt/blouse
BOTTOM:
- Long black dress pants, skirt (below the knee), NO JEANS
- Long black dress socks
- Black dress shoes
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, 12/5: Picture Day (Orchestra & SS Singers) & Winter Concert
- 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.
Clusters Popcorn Fundraiser
The Clusters Popcorn fundraiser has ended! Each popcorn gift bag (32 oz.) costs $22 while each bag (8 oz.) costs $6. Students earn 40% for each item sold. All money and orders were due by Thursday, 11/21. We accept cash, check, or money order made payable to "BMPO." All orders will be available for pick-up on Tuesday, 12/3, at 3 PM, in the Band Room. Please review the order form for more information. If you have any questions, please contact one of the directors.
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.
If you have any questions about the rehearsal schedule, please contact Miss Trostle (jtrostle@basdschools.org) or Miss Putlock (aputlock@basdschools.org).
DECEMBER
- Tue, 12/3: Clusters Popcorn Pick-Up, 3 PM
- Tue, 12/3: Virtual BMPO Meeting, 7 PM
- Thu, 12/5: Picture Day (Orch & SS Singers), 5 PM
- Thu, 12/5: WINTER CONCERT, 7 PM
- Fri, 12/6: Tranquility Park Tree Lighting, 4:30 PM
- Sun, 12/8: Fountain Hill Tree Lighting Ceremony, 4:30 PM
- Thu, 12/12: WINTER CONCERT (Snow Date) - 7 PM
JANUARY
- Thu, 1/9: Virtual BMPO Meeting & Mandatory Jazz Band Meeting, 7 PM
- Thu, 1/9: Krispy Kreme Begins
- Tue, 1/22: End of Marking Period 2
- 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
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
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BROUGHAL MUSIC FACEBOOK PAGE
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