BROUGHAL MUSIC BLAST #17 2025-2026

BMPO Meeting & Mandatory Jazz Band Meeting - Thursday, 1/8

Our next BMPO meeting is on Thursday, 1/8, at 7 PM, via Google Meet. While this meeting is MANDATORY for students in Jazz Band, all Broughal Music students and families are encouraged to attend. In this meeting, we'll discuss our upcoming fundraiser and performances, including All City Band, Newsies, Jr., and jazz fests. Please use the following information to join this meeting. If you have any questions, please contact one of the directors as soon as possible:

• Video call link: https://meet.google.com/xrv-pxmt-bns
• Or dial: ‪(US) +1 314-730-0886‬ PIN: ‪314 675 468‬#
• More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/xrv-pxmt-bns?pin=5428121500288

High School Band & Orchestra Auditions

In January 2026, the band directors from Freedom HS and Liberty HS will be auditioning some of our 8th graders for high school band & orchestra. These students should report to the Band Room 10 minutes before their scheduled audition date and time so that they can set up their instruments, warm up, and review their audition materials. The audition dates are listed below and the schedule is posted on Schoology and in the Band Room. If you have any questions, please talk to Mr. Stoltz.

• Monday, January 12: Liberty HS Band & Orchestra Auditions
• Tuesday, January 20: Freedom HS Band & Orchestra Auditions

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 Grenadier Band - Summer Band

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! 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

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:

• Thurs, 2/5: Krispy Kreme PICK-UP
• Fri, 3/6: Northeast Jazz Fest
• Fri, 3/13: Broughal Blues Jazz Fest
• Sat, 3/14: Parade of Shamrocks
• Fri, 3/20: 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.

Krispy Kreme Fundraiser

On Thursday, 1/8, we start our next fundraiser: the Krispy Kreme Fundraiser! For this fundraiser, students will sell boxes of a dozen glazed donuts and bags of coffee (classic and decaf). Students earn 50% profit for each box of donuts sold and 30% profit for each bag of coffee sold. All orders and money are due by Thursday, 1/29. NO LATE ORDERS WILL BE ACCEPTED! Orders must be picked up by Thursday, 2/5, at 3 PM, in the Band Room. 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!

THEATRE SCHEDULE

Please see rehearsal calendar for details. If you have any questions, please contact Miss Trostle (jtrostle@basdschools.org) or Miss Putlock (aputlock@basdschools.org).

PERFORMANCE WEEKEND: February 13-15, 2026

• Friday, February 13 @ 7 PM
• Saturday, February 14 @ 7 PM
• Sunday, February 15 @ 2 PM

Cast Party & 2027 Show Announcement - Sunday, 2/15

JANUARY

• Thu, 1/8: Virtual BMPO Meeting & Mandatory Jazz Band Meeting - 7 PM
• Thu, 1/8: Krispy Kreme BEGINS
• Tue, 1/20: End of Marking Period 2
• Thu, 1/29: Krispy Kreme ENDS - All money and orders due!
• Fri, 1/30: PMEA Intermediate Band & Orchestra

FEBRUARY

• Tue, 2/3: All City Band Rehearsal, 7:15 AM - 11:30 AM @ Northeast MS
• Wed, 2/4: All City Band Rehearsal, 7:15 AM - 11:30 AM @ Northeast MS
• Wed, 2/4: All City Band Concert - 7:30 PM @ Northeast MS
• Thu, 2/5: Krispy Kreme PICK-UP - 3:05 PM in the Band Room
• Thu, 2/5: Virtual BMPO Meeting - 7 PM
• Fri, 2/13: Newsies, Jr. - 7 PM
• Sat, 2/14: Newsies, Jr. - 7 PM
• Sun, 2/15: Newsies, Jr. - 2 PM

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

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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