BROUGHAL MUSIC BLAST #14 2025-2026

Virtual BMPO Meeting - Thursday, 12/4, 7 PM

Our next BMPO meeting is on Thursday, 12/4, starting at 7 PM, via Google Meet. In this meeting, we will discuss our upcoming holiday performances, including the Winter Concert, tree lighting ceremonies, and other future performances and events, including All City Band, Jazz Fests, and Newsies, Jr. Please review the following information to join this meeting:

• Video call link: https://meet.google.com/byo-owfs-kcr
• Or dial: ‪(US) +1 419-945-6032‬
• PIN: ‪632 091 875‬#
• More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/byo-owfs-kcr?pin=3147286111232

If you have any questions, please contact one of the Directors or one of the BMPO Officers.

Fountain Hill Tree Lighting - Sunday, 12/7

On Sunday, 12/7, 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.

Winter Concert - Thursday, 12/11

On Thursday, 12/11, 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 & Chorus 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: $5.00
• 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, 12/11

Pictures Day for students in Orchestra and/or Southside Singers is on Thursday, 12/11, 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.

Concert Black Clothing

Pretty soon, 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

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.

Clusters Popcorn Fundraiser

The Clusters Popcorn fundraiser has ended! Each popcorn gift bag (32 oz.) costs $22 while each small bag (8 oz.) costs $6. Students earn 40% for each item sold. All money and orders were due Thursday, November 20. We accept cash, check, or money order made payable to "BMPO." All orders will be available for pick-up on Thursday, December 4, at 3 PM, in the Band Room. Please review the order form for more information.

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

Gertrude Hawk Candy Fundraiser

Our first fundraiser has ended! Check out the following details for more information on our first and one of our most popular fundraisers:

• Boxes of candy are available for pick-up in the Band Room. Students must be accompanied by a parent/guardian when signing out boxes of candy.
• There are 48 bars in each candy box. Each candy bar costs $2.50 (2 for $5.00). Students should return $120 to the BMPO. All money and orders were due on Thursday, 9/25.
• For each box sold, students earn $50 towards their Broughal Music account.

2 students owe candy money

$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

DECEMBER

• Thu, 12/4: Clusters Popcorn PICK-UP, 3 PM
• Thu, 12/4: Virtual BMPO Meeting, 7 PM
• Sat, 12/6: Moravian Advent Breakfast
• Sun, 12/7: Fountain Hill Tree Lighting
• Thu, 12/11: Picture Day (Orchestra & SS Singers), 5 PM
• Thu, 12/11: WINTER CONCERT, 7 PM
• Wed, 12/17: Winter Concert (SNOW DATE), 7 PM

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!

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

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

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