BROUGHAL MUSIC BLAST #9 2024-2025

Welcome to the the 2024-2025 Broughal Music Blast! Our first weekend of parades was a success! This weekend, we're excited to share the field with the BASD middle school and high school bands for the Freedom-Liberty game, and we're thrilled to march in our own Bethlehem Halloween Parade! Be sure to wave when you see us on the field or marching down the street. GO ROCKETS! Please note that the Broughal Music Blast will be sent out every weekend, detailing the rehearsal schedule, upcoming events, and important announcements.

Freedom-Liberty Game - Saturday, 10/26

On Saturday, 10/26, the 4 middle school and 2 high school bands from BASD will perform during the Freedom-Liberty pregame show! This only happens once every 3 years, so this is a special occasion. This also will be a pretty busy day with a lot of important details, so please look over the following information very carefully. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Stoltz.

SCHEDULE
  • 11:00 AM: Report to Northeast Middle School in FULL UNIFORM with your instrument/equipment/music. Eat lunch at Northeast MS.
  • 12:00 PM: March to Liberty High School
  • 12:20 PM: Pre-Game Show begins!
  • 12:35 PM: Middle School Bands march onto the field!
  • 12:55 PM: ALL BASD Bands perform!
  • 1:05 PM: Freedom-Liberty Football Game begins!
  • 2:15 PM (approx): Halftime Show begins
  • 2:35 PM (approx): Halftime Show ends. Broughal marches back to Northeast MS.
  • 2:50 PM (approx): Arrive at Northeast MS. ALL parents/guardians must pick up students at Northeast.

Reminder! Wear comfortable clothing underneath your uniform. Make sure no clothing is sticking out from underneath your uniform. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Stoltz or Mr. Kendall.

LUNCH MENU FOR GAME
  • Turkey Hoagie
  • Chips
  • Carrot Sticks
  • Apple Slices
  • Ranch Dressing
  • Water (16 oz bottle)
  • Cookie

If there are specific dietary restrictions, please let Mr. Stoltz know ASAP. Students are welcome to bring their own food if they prefer. If you have any questions, please talk to Mr. Stoltz (astoltz@basdschools.org).

If your child is staying for the whole game . . .
  • Please email Mr. Stoltz as soon as possible.
  • At least one chaperone will stay with the middle school students in the stands. We will be sitting on visitor side, closest to the scoreboard (Elizabeth Avenue).
  • Parents/guardians MUST sign out their child with the lead chaperone and pick up their child at the start of the 3rd quarter, by the time we are ready to leave the stadium.
TICKET INFORMATION
  • All ticketing for the 2024-25 school year is online only, through HomeTown Ticketing.
  • The public is encouraged to purchase tickets to the game in advance. Your digital ticket will be scanned at the gate for entry. You may either show the digital version on your device, or a printed version for admission.
  • If you do not purchase a ticket in advance, you will be able to purchase a digital ticket at the gate by scanning a QR code that will be available at each entry point.
  • Single game tickets will be sold online the week of the event and will be available to purchase online at the stadium, the day of the game.
TICKET COST
  • Adults: $6
  • Students: $3
  • Senior Citizens (65+) & Children (5 and under): FREE

Bethlehem Halloween Parade - Sunday, 10/27

Our final parade for the Fall season is our hometown parade - the 103rd Annual Bethlehem Halloween Parade! For more details, please read the following schedule and information very carefully:

SCHEDULE
  • 1:00 PM: Report to 11th Avenue & Broad Street in FULL UNIFORM with your instrument/equipment/music. NO CASES!
  • 2:00 PM: Parade begins.
  • 3:30 PM (approx): Parade ends. Students should be picked up at the corner of Main Street and Spring Street.

The rain date is scheduled for Sunday, 11/3, at the same times. Please wear comfortable clothing underneath your uniform. Make sure no clothing is sticking out from underneath your uniform. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Stoltz or Mr. Kendall.

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:

  • 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.

Matey's Pizza Fundraiser

The Matey's Pizza fundraiser has ended! All order forms and money were due by Thursday, 10/24. Pizza delivery will take place on Thursday, 11/7, at 3 PM in the Band Room. 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

BROADWAY TRIP - Back to the Future: The Musical

3 tickets left!

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. Tickets are now available to ALL students and chaperones/tag-alongs on a first-come-first-serve basis. 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 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.

Rehearsals start on TUESDAY, OCTOBER 29, from 3:05-4:30 PM, in the auditorium.

If you have any questions about the rehearsal schedule, please contact Miss Trostle (jtrostle@basdschools.org) or Miss Putlock (aputlock@basdschools.org).

OCTOBER
  • Sat, 10/26: Freedom-Liberty Football Game
  • Sun, 10/27: Bethlehem Halloween Parade
  • Tue, 10/29: End of MP1
NOVEMBER
  • Thu, 11/7: Matey’s Pizza PICK-UP, 3 PM
  • Thu, 11/7: Virtual BMPO Meeting, 7 PM
  • Thu, 11/7: All Broadway Trip Payments Due!
  • Mon, 11/11: Veterans Day Ceremony
  • Wed, 11/20: BROADWAY TRIP: Back to the Future
  • Thu, 11/21: Clusters Popcorn Ends
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

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!

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