Welcome to the the 2024-2025 Broughal Music Blast! This is a bittersweet time for many. With only a few days left of school, many are excited for Summer vacation, while others will miss the people and the memories they created this school year. We certainly will miss our 8th graders who have accomplished so much in a short amount of time. We wish you nothing but the best as continue your journey in high school and beyond. We also are excited to welcome the incoming 6th graders, who will join a phenomenal crew of students next year. Make sure you mark your calendars for Summer Music Camp, and check out the LAST edition of the 2024-2025 Broughal Music Blast carefully so that you are ready to wrap up this school year and enjoy your Summer. Go Rockets! Please note that the Broughal Music Blast will be sent out every weekend, detailing the rehearsal schedule, upcoming events, and important announcements.
Uniform Collection
All Band Uniforms should have been returned on Friday, 5/23, after the Fountain Hill Memorial Day Service. Please make sure you return the following items as soon as possible so that they can be dry cleaned and prepared for next school year:
- Jacket
- Pants/Shorts
- Garment Bag
- Leadership Cord
- Shoes/Boots
- Berets
Students may keep their Gloves. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Stoltz.
Return School Instruments
8th grade students and students who are not playing an instrument next year MUST return their school instruments and equipment by the end of the day on Friday, 5/31. Students who do not return their instruments and equipment will be charged for the replacement of missing instruments and equipment. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Stoltz (astoltz@basdschools.org) as soon as possible.
BASD HS Summer Strings Clinic
Liberty HS will be hosting a Summer Strings clinic this summer on July 7-9. Our good friend, Dr. Marissa Guarriello, will be our guest clinician and running this 3-day event. This is open to ALL Liberty & Freedom string players of all abilities, and is designed to be a fun and relaxed atmosphere. Students will be advancing their individual and ensemble playing through new literature that Dr. Guarriello will be working on with them. The 3-day clinic will conclude with an evening showcase that will be open to family and friends.
If you are interested in this great opportunity, please fill out this form (https://forms.gle/Ey5hgPSrVgiVJMBK7) to register by June 10. Late registrations will be welcome, but would not be guaranteed a t-shirt. Please reach out with any questions.
2025 Summer Music Camp!
Mark your calendars for the 2025 Broughal Summer Music Camp! We’re thrilled to welcome new and old students to this two-week period. Students will work on music for the upcoming school year and create a strong community of learning. We HIGHLY recommend that EVERYONE who plays an instrument participates in Summer Music Camp. It also is a great opportunity to get involved with the Music Department - even if you have no experience! Registration for Summer Music Camp will be sent via email over the Summer. If you have any questions, please contact one of the Directors.
Spring Concert Recording
Did you miss the Spring Concert? Want to relive the concert and all of the awards? 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!
Congratulations, PMEA Elementary Band Students!
Congratulations Naomi, Isaac, and Meka for proudly representing Broughal Middle School and Bethlehem Area School District in the PMEA District 10 Elementary Band & Orchestra Fest on Tuesday, 5/13. These 3 students rehearsed for an entire day with other 5th and 6th grade students from around the Lehigh Valley. At the end of the day, they performed an outstanding concert at Notre Dame High School. Congratulations!
Recording of the PMEA Elementary Fest concert
If you want to purchase a recording of the PMEA Elementary Fest concert, please utilize the following QR code or click on the button below.
Congratulations, All City Orchestra Students!
Congratulations to the select Broughal students for proudly representing Broughal Middle School in All City Orchestra 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 Serenity, Caleb, Geremy, Cali, and Naomi for proudly representing Broughal Middle School and Bethlehem Area School District in the PMEA District 10 Intermediate Band & Orchestra Fest on Friday, 1/24. These 5 students 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 Zoellner Arts Center. Congratulations!
Recording of the PMEA Intermediate Fest concert
If you want to purchase a recording of the PMEA Intermediate Fest concert, please utilize the following QR code or click on the button below.
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!
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).
Lessons have ended for the 2024-2025 school year! Lessons will resume next year, in September 2025!
Broughal Theatre Announcement!
Congratulations to the cast and crew of Mean Girls, 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 - Newsies, Jr.! We can't wait to "seize the day" with next year's cast and crew, and we hope you'll join us for one of our performances over the 2026 Presidents Day weekend. If you have any questions about Broughal Theatre, please contact Miss Trostle (jtrostle@basdschools.org) or Miss Putlock (aputlock@basdschools.org).
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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