BROUGHAL MUSIC BLAST #25

Virtual BMPO Meeting - Thursday, 3/5

In the next BMPO meeting, we'll discuss final details on our upcoming jazz fests, including our own Broughal Blues Jazz Fest! We also will discuss the details of our last fundraiser of the school year and look ahead to our final events of the school year. Check out the following information to join the Google Meet:

• Video call link: https://meet.google.com/wvn-dwnd-gaq
• Or dial: ‪(US) +1 323-942-0628‬
• PIN: ‪930 106 199‬#
• More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/wvn-dwnd-gaq?pin=5105510128613

Northeast Jazz Fest - Friday, 3/6

The Rocket Jazz Band has been working hard to perform at Northeast for their first jazz fest of the school year! We hope to see everyone at the Northeast Jazz Fest on Friday, 3/6! The doors open at 6 PM. Check out the schedule and information below for more details. Students are encouraged to stay for their entire performance. If you need to leave before the end of the program, parents/guardians MUST see Mr. Stoltz to sign out their child. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Stoltz.

SCHEDULE

• 3:05 PM - Take home instruments
• 5:30 PM - Report to Northeast MS with your instrument/equipment and in concert attire
• 6:10 PM - Jazz Band warms up
• 6:35 PM - Jazz Band performs
• 6:55 PM - Clinic in the Cafeteria. No audience members are allowed in the Clinic.
• 8:45 PM - Award Ceremony

JAZZ BAND CLOTHING

• TOP: long-sleeve, button-down, WHITE dress shirt with collar
• BOTTOM: long BLACK dress pants/skirt, long BLACK dress socks, BLACK dress shoes
• Students will get their vests and bowties at Northeast

TICKET INFORMATION

• ADULTS: $4.00
• KIDS: $2.00

Broughal Blues Jazz Fest - Friday, 3/13

Our next jazz fest is our own Broughal Blues Jazz Fest on Friday, 3/13! The doors open at 6 PM. Check out the schedule and information below for more details. Students are encouraged to stay for the entire performance. If you need to leave before the end of the program, parents/guardians MUST see Mr. Stoltz to sign out their child. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Stoltz.

SCHEDULE

• 7:45 PM - Report to Broughal MS with your instrument/equipment and in concert attire
• 8:30 PM - Jazz Band warms up
• 8:55 PM - Jazz Band performs
• 9:30 PM - Award Ceremony

JAZZ BAND CLOTHING

• TOP: long-sleeve, button-down, WHITE dress shirt with collar
• BOTTOM: long BLACK dress pants/skirt, long BLACK dress socks, BLACK dress shoes
• Students will get their vests and bowties at Broughal

TICKET INFORMATION

• ADULTS: $5.00
• KIDS: $1.00

Nitschmann Jazz Fest - Friday, 3/20

The Rocket Jazz Band is ready for their final jazz fest at Nitschmann, on Friday, 3/20! The doors open at 6 PM. Please enter through the main entrance doors. Check out the schedule and information below for more details. Students are encouraged to stay for the entire performance. If you need to leave before the end of the program, parents/guardians MUST see Mr. Stoltz to sign out their child. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Stoltz.

SCHEDULE

• 3:05 PM - Take home instruments
• 5:15 PM - Report to Nitschmann MS (Room 104) with your instrument/equipment and in concert attire
• 6:05 PM - Jazz Band warms up
• 6:30 PM - Jazz Band performs
• 10:00 PM - Award Ceremony

JAZZ BAND CLOTHING

• TOP: long-sleeve, button-down, WHITE dress shirt with collar
• BOTTOM: long BLACK dress pants/skirt, long BLACK dress socks, BLACK dress shoes
• Students will get their vests and bowties at Nitschmann

TICKET INFORMATION

• ADULTS: $4.00
• KIDS: $1.00

Congratulations, All City Band Students!

Congratulations to the select Broughal students for proudly representing Broughal Middle School in All City Band this year! Students learned 13 pieces of music over 2 days of rehearsals and performed in an outstanding concert. Congratulations to ALL BASD middle school students!

Congratulations PMEA Intermediate Band & Orchestra Students!

Congratulations to Isaac for proudly representing Broughal Middle School and Bethlehem Area School District in the PMEA District 10 Intermediate Band & Orchestra Fest on Friday, 1/30. He rehearsed for an entire day with other 7th and 8th grade students from around the Lehigh Valley. At the end of the day they performed an outstanding concert at Easton Area Middle School. Congratulations!

Broughal Winter Concert

Did you miss the Winter Concert? Want to relive the concert? The recording is coming soon to 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! Check out the links for the YouTube video and digital program of the concert.

Liberty HS Summer Band & New Member Info for Band & Orchestra

If you are in 8th grade, are going to Liberty HS next year, and want to join band, then mark your calendars for Summer Band! Summer Band occurs during August and is the first time the Liberty HS Grenadier Band (LHSGB) meets to prepare for football season and parades. All rehearsals are MANDATORY! Additionally, please check out the following information for new members If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Stoltz.

Important Dates for LHSGB Summer Band

• New Member Camp: Monday, August 3 - Wednesday, August 5, 8 AM - 12 PM
• Full LHSGB Rehearsals Begin: Monday, August 10, 8 AM - 3 PM

New Member Information for Liberty HS Band & Orchestra

Mandatory Music Meeting - Presentation

Our first music meeting for the 2025-2026 school year was on Thursday, September 4th, at 7:30 PM, in Broughal's Auditorium! During this meeting, we discussed important information for Broughal Music this year, including fundraisers, performances, trips, and rules & expectations. For more specific details, please view the presentation, complete any required tasks, and contact the directors with any questions.

Instrumental Music Lessons

Lessons began on Tuesday, September 2. All instrumental music students should have received their first lesson assignments during the first week of school, in 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

Early-morning rehearsals began on Wednesday, September 3. 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: NO EARLY-MORNING
• WEDNESDAYS: Band, Majorettes, Honor Guard
• THURSDAYS: NO EARLY-MORNING
• FRIDAYS: Band, Majorettes, Honor Guard

Please view the rehearsal schedule below for more details on next week's rehearsals.

Handbook Forms Due - Wednesday, 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 Wednesday, 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:

• Saturday, 3/14: Parade of Shamrocks
• Saturday, 4/25: Cops N Kids Festival
• Friday, 5/15: Spring Trip (Dorney)
• Friday, 5/22: Uniform Collection

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.

Casa De Jorge Salsa Fundraiser

Our last fundraiser, Casa De Jorge Salsa, starts on Thursday, 3/5!  Each jar costs $8.00, and students will earn $4.00 for each jar sold.  Casa De Jorge Salsa has a 2-year shelf life, and features 16 flavors, including gluten free, nut free, soy free, and dairy free flavors:

Salsa Flavors

• Mild Flavors: Blueberry Limoncello, Peach Apricot, Mango, Pineapple, Roasted Garlic & Olives, Mild Salsa, Cilantro Lime Mild, and Black Bean & Corn
• Medium Flavors: Medium Chunky, Raspberry Chipotle, and Pickleback Salsa
• Hot Flavors: Hot Salsa, Cilantro Lime Hot, Chipotle, Pineapple Habanero, and Stupid Hot

Students can sell in person or online at SalsaFundraising.com.  All money and order forms are due by Thursday, 3/26.  Orders must be picked up by Thursday, 4/9, at 3 PM, in the Band Room.  Online orders will be shipped directly to customers.  For more information, please check out the Order Form below. If you have any questions, please speak with the Directors. Good luck selling!

Spring Trip Cost - CONFIRMED

Now that we have received final prices from Dorney Park and Music in the Parks, we can confirm the prices for our Spring Trip on Friday, May 15, 2026. Please review the following figures for more details. These prices include the cost of the charter bus, trip t-shirt, food and drink, park admission, and the music competition fee. Your trip cost will be reduced if you have a Dorney Pass. All trip payments are due on Thursday, April 9, 2026. If you have any questions, please contact one of the directors.

Spring Trip Cost

• Students: $180.00
• Chaperones & Tag-Alongs: $175.00

Spring Trip Cost with Dorney Pass

• Students: $143.00
• Chaperones & Tag-Alongs: $138.00

$50 Fair Share Due Thursday, 9/25

The $50 Fair Share was due on Thursday, 9/25. 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 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!

Broughal Theatre Announcement!

Congratulations to the cast and crew of Newsies, Jr. on a phenomenal rehearsal and performance season! While we'll miss this year's theatre experiences, we also are excited to announce next year's production - Descendants: The Musical! We can't wait to welcome next year's cast and crew, and we hope you'll join us for one of our performances over the 2027 Presidents Day weekend. If you have any questions about Broughal Theatre, please contact Miss Trostle (jtrostle@basdschools.org) or Miss Putlock (aputlock@basdschools.org).

MARCH

• Thu, 3/5: Virtual BMPO Meeting - 7 PM
• Thu, 3/5: Casa De Jorge Salsa BEGINS
• Fri, 3/6: Northeast Jazz Fest
• Wed, 3/11: PMEA Elementary Band & Orchestra
• Fri, 3/13: Broughal Blues Jazz Fest
• Sat, 3/14: Parade of Shamrocks
• Fri, 3/20: Nitschmann Jazz Fest
• Thu, 3/26: Casa De Jorge Salsa ENDS
• Fri, 3/27: End of Marking Period 3

APRIL

• Thu, 4/9: Casa De Jorge Salsa PICK-UP - 3 PM
• Thu, 4/9: Virtual BMPO Meeting - 7 PM
• Thu, 4/9: All Spring Trip Payments Due
• Thu, 4/23: VIRTUAL MUSIC TRIP MEETING - 7 PM
• Sat, 4/25: Cops N’ Kids
• Thu, 4/30: SPRING CONCERT - 7 PM
• Thu, 4/30: Grades for Spring Trip Due

MAY & JUNE

• Thu, 5/7: All City Elementary Concert @ Nitschmann MS
• Fri, 5/15: SPRING TRIP: Dorney Park & Music in the Parks Festival
• Fri, 5/22: Fountain Hill Memorial Day Service, 1:00 PM
• Fri, 5/22: Uniform Collection
• Thu, 5/28: Virtual BMPO Meeting & Incoming 6th Grade Meeting - 7:00 PM
• Fri, 5/29: Return School Instruments & Equipment
• Mon, 6/8: Last Day of School for Students

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!