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🎶Welcome to the BRMS band page!🎵
2025 Marching Band Info
 
Sign up to play at 8th grade promotion (band AND orchestra)
 
Congratulations on a fantastic Spring Concert as well as Music in the Parks performance! Click here to view end of year band stuff.
 
Click on "posts" on the menu to the left (or just scroll down if you're mobile) to view recent announcements. Files, such as rental flyers, schedules, and concert programs, are also posted to this section of my website.
 
BRMS Music Dept. t-shirts are available to purchase for $10. We accept cash or checks made payable to BRSD. Sizes are adult small through extra large.
 
Band Handbook (includes performance info)
 
Please check your spam folder for correspondences from "[email protected]" and mark me as a safe sender.
Email [email protected] with any questions or concerns.
Cheryl Stallworth-Glitz "Mrs. SG"
 
NEMC instrument rentals (NEMC.com)

 

MARCHING SCOTTIES

Our award-winning marching band is composed of woodwind, brass, percussion, and colorguard students in grades 7-12. We perform at all BRHS home football games and compete every weekend in the USBands circuit.

Our 2024 field show is "Paradise" where we travel through the beach, over a volcano, and into town for a party!

Join us for BANDEMONIUM, our home competition on 9/21 at noon! Details are on the attached flyer.

Click this link to view our SECOND PLACE performance at a National Competition in November 2022!!!!!

 

Concert Etiquette

Good concert etiquette shows respect to the hours and hours of hard work that students and teachers have put into making the concert a special and enjoyable evening.

There is absolutely NO food or drink permitted in the Performing Arts Center.
We encourage you to bring small children, but if they become fussy or noisy, please step into the hallway or lobby with them.
Strollers are not permitted in the PAC as they block aisles and exits, so please plan accordingly.
All electronics should be silenced (not on vibrate) and dimmed.
Take as many photos as you like, but please turn off the flash and don't block your neighbor's view.
All students will stay for the duration of the concert so families should stay for the entire performance as well.
Please do not interrupt the performance by leaving or entering during a song or calling out to performers.
Do not talk or whisper during performances as this is distracting to other audience members.
Most importantly- show your appreciation and support by clapping and cheering at the appropriate times. Many students are nervous on stage, but hearing your support makes them feel much more comfortable.

 

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END OF YEAR BAND STUFF

Marching Band interest sessions

  • Wednesday June 4th and 11th
  • Go to cafeteria after school and a bus will take you to the HS
  • Parent pick-up at 4:30 from BRHS
  • Bring your instrument (unless you’re interested in colorguard)

Friday the 13th

  • 5th graders are coming to BRMS
  • We will play “The Bare Necessities” and then their song “Power Rock”
  • Orchestra will also play some songs
  • PTO is providing cupcakes and water
  • If you want to say something to them, think of it now.
    • POSITIVE THINGS ONLY

AE & Lesson schedule will be posted on the whiteboard every day

8th grade promotion

  • Monday June 23rd 4-6pm
  • 5th, 6th, 7th band and strings
  • BRHS football field
  • Pomp & Circumstance (the graduation march), a patriotic song, and a pop song
  • I’ll give you candy.

email blast 5/30 "Music in the Parks info"

Hi everyone! Here is a quick rundown for next week's Music in the Parks trip. First things first: ALL STUDENTS SHOULD HAVE THEIR INSTRUMENTS IN SCHOOL ON THURSDAY. We do not want to scramble on Friday morning. Thank you for your help with this!!
 
  • All students should wear their black BRMS music department t-shirts, any style bottoms, and shoes that will be comfortable and not fall off on rides.
    • Students may bring a string bag into the park but please read Great Adventure's park policies regarding what can be brought in.
    • We encourage sunscreen and hydration.
  • We will call students down to the auditorium after the pledge of allegiance and go over expectations.
    • This includes info about chaperones, what to do in an emergency, where the nurse will be located for daily medications and other needs, as well as other safety items.
  • Choir students (including students who are ALSO in band) will board the first two buses and depart BRMS by 8:15.
    • Band students that are in choir should either give their instrument to a buddy who is riding a later bus or put it on the equipment truck.
  • Band and Orchestra students who are not in choir will load up the equipment truck, then depart BRMS around 8:45.
  • After performances, we will put anything that won't be brought into the park onto the equipment truck which will head back to BRMS.
  • While at Six Flags, students need to stay in groups. They can determine these groups. No lone wolves! We will be taking attendance multiple times throughout the day. We have 24 teachers/chaperones plus the nurse.
  • Food is not provided. Small snacks can be purchased with cash at the competition site (Jackson Liberty HS). Six Flags is cashless, but there are kiosks that students can use to transfer cash onto cards. They also accept Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Google Pay, Apple Pay, or debit card.
  • All students must attend the awards ceremony at Movietown Arena at 4:30
    • Let's bring home the biggest trophies!
  • All students will meet at the fountain at 6pm for attendance, then we'll head home.
    • We should arrive back to BRMS by 6:45. I will send out a Remind when we leave the park. (text @3fbbh9 to 81010 to join)
    • Custodians will have brought instruments into the auditorium. Students may take them home or leave them over the weekend.
    • Please be on time to pick up your child. They will be tired and sweaty and ready to go!
 
Thank you for reading all of that! Please be in touch with questions or concerns. I am SO EXCITED to compete and then celebrate. I'll go on Wonder Woman with anyone who is brave enough!!
 
Oh, and how awesome was our concert? Your kids rock. Have a great weekend!!!

Email blast 5/19 "Tonight's the night- BAND CONCERT!"

 
Good afternoon, all! This is your day-of reminder for our Spring Concert. After a rousing dress rehearsal this morning, we are all more than excited to perform for you tonight.
Just a quick reminder about concert etiquette: please NO food, drink, or strollers in the PAC. Please silence and dim phones, and cheer when appropriate. Refrain from talking or entering/leaving the PAC while the ensembles are playing. When we end a piece, I tell the students to freeze so we can hear the final note ring, but there is a sound I love more than that....thunderous applause from family and friends!!! 😁
 
Monday, May 19th at 7pm at the BRHS Performing Arts Center
  • Run time is approximately 45 minutes.
  • Students report at 6:30pm to the BRHS band room.
  • Students must bring their instruments and folders home from school that day and then bring them to the concert. Everything except the very biggest instruments should go home with students after the show, then be brought back to BRMS on Tuesday.
  • Students should wear all black (jazz band) or black on bottom, white on top (concert band). A festive touch is fine as long as it is not distracting.
  • We will NOT be rehearsing tomorrow. Jazz band needs instruments on Wednesday, and concert band will resume on Thursday.
See you tonight!!
-Mrs. SG

email blast 5/12 "BRMS Band Spring Concert ~ ONE WEEK"

Good morning, all! This is your one week reminder for our Spring Concert. Please have your young musicians try on their concert clothing soon so no one's left in a lurch- it seems like these kids get taller by the day!!
 
Monday, May 19th at 7pm at the BRHS Performing Arts Center
  • Run time is approximately 45 minutes.
  • Students report at 6:30pm to the BRHS band room.
  • Students must bring their instruments and folders home from school that day and then bring them to the concert. Everything except the very biggest instruments should go home with students after the show, then be brought back to BRMS on Tuesday.
  • Students should wear all black (jazz band) or black on bottom, white on top (concert band). A festive touch is fine as long as it is not distracting.
  • The dress rehearsal will be held that morning, and students may wear normal school clothing for that.
Note- the choirs and orchestra spring concert is on Thursday, May 15th. Please reach out with any questions or concerns.
 
Have a great day!
-Mrs. SG

email blast 5/2 "Marching Band Info‼️"

Hello everyone!!! I am so delighted to email you this information today. I've been in the planning stages for next season's marching band show for months, and with so many things changing and (still) up in the air, I'm just so happy to bring you some solid information.
But first things first! If you are receiving this message, it means I think your child would be an excellent fit in the BRHS Marching Scotties (even if they're a BRMS student next year, they can still participate). I know for certain that some students cannot participate due to sports or other commitments, but I'm emailing you anyway to remind you just how highly I think of your child. It's an honor to get this message.
Please check out this information and discuss it with your child/children. The most important thing to note is the schedule. Marching band members must be at all rehearsals, home football games, and competitions. Attendance is mandatory and only excused for extenuating circumstances, like illnesses or family emergencies (not orthodontist appointments, please!!!) Band camp begins on August 11th and the season runs until national championships on November 8th. It's 3 months of intensity that is rewarding in so many ways- friendships and community, developing musicianship, performing at a high level, creative collaboration, and more. Whether your child is playing percussion in the pit, marching with a drum, woodwind, or brass instrument, or manipulating various equipment with the colorguard, they will learn and grow in a far more substantial way than they would otherwise. I cannot speak highly enough of this ensemble.
We will hold two interest sessions at BRHS- June 4th (8th graders will be at Hershey) and June 11th. Anyone may attend these rehearsals. There will be an info session for parents on Microsoft Teams the evening of the 11th. A commitment is needed by the end of June. After that, I will start writing the show!
 
 
I am SO excited to take over as head director and lead this group next season. I've been the assistant director for 9 years, and I have a feeling that year 10 is going to be the BEST! Please reach out with questions or concerns. Have a wonderful weekend!!!
 
-Mrs. SG

email blast 5/1 "BAND spring concert Monday, May 19th! 🎵🌺"

Hello all! Here are the details for our spring concert as well as a couple other things the music department has going on. Please save this email for future reference. It is long; I am sorry. But thank you for reading (or skimming at least) it all!
Concert Band, Jazz Band & Percussion Ensemble Spring Concert 2025!
Monday, May 19th at 7pm at the BRHS Performing Arts Center
Run time is approximately 45 minutes.
Students report at 6:30pm to the BRHS band room. Students must bring their instruments and folders home from school that day and then bring them to the concert. Everything has to go back to BRMS for rehearsal the next day!!!!
Students should wear all black (jazz band) or black on bottom, white on top (concert band). A festive touch is fine as long as it is not distracting.
The dress rehearsal will be held that morning, and students may wear normal school clothing for that.
Note- the choirs and orchestra spring concert is on Thursday, May 15th. Please reach out with any questions or concerns.
Music in the Parks
Our music competition is on Friday, May 30th. Since we do not have school for several days leading up to this, we will be making the most of our limited rehearsal time after the concert. We will rehearse during AE on May 20th and 22nd, then we will perform our concert for the school on the 23rd, then we only have rehearsal the next week on the 29th. Rollercoasters are more fun when we know we've played to the best of our abilities beforehand!
Approximate pick-up time on the 30th is 6:30-7pm. I will send out a Remind when we leave the park. (Text @3fbbh9 to 81010 to join.)
More info will go out about the trip when we are closer to it, but students should all wear their black BRMS music department t-shirts, which are still available for $10, cash or check made payable to BRSD.
Band during testing week (next week)
There is no AE next week, but lessons will continue as normal. Additionally, percussion ensemble will meet on Thursday at 1:45 and the "Fly Me to the Moon" group will meet on Friday at 1:10. Announcements will be made.
Marching Scotties raffle fundraiser
Please check out this flyer and consider purchasing a ticket or two! There are excellent prizes and it supports a great cause. You can email me or the address listed on the flyer or ask any member of the marching band for a ticket.
Speaking of Marching Band....
Marching Scotties 2025!
I will be sending out emails tomorrow to families of specific students that I think would made an excellent fit in our high-powered, talented, creative group, but if you know your child is interested in joining, please reach out! Band camp starts on August 11th, and the rest of the info can be found on my website here. Some of this may change slightly over the next couple days, so I will note any changes on the documents. I am so excited to head to the Wild West!!!!
How could there possibly be more info, and yet...
8th Grade Promotion!
As usual, I am in denial that my beloved 8th graders are moving on to high school, but this year will be easier since next year I will also be the band director at BRHS! Any 6th or 7th graders who would like to play in the 8th grade promotion ensemble are welcome to join. We will be on the football field at BRHS on Monday, June 23rd from 4-5:30pm. Just planting the seed, more info to come.
Self-Promotion woooo
The final concert of the season for my wind ensemble, the Eastern Wind Symphony, is on Saturday, May 17th at 7pm at TCNJ. We are playing all music of John Williams- Star Wars, Harry Potter, Schindler's List, and more! There is a free livestream, too. Info can be found here. This concert is particular would be great for families and anyone who loves the iconic movie music of the one and only John Williams.
 
That's it for now! Thank you for reading all of this and for your support as we wrap up the school year. There is a lot going on, and it's my goal to give your awesome young musicians a meaningful and satisfying musical experience that inspires and motivates them to keep music in their lives. Thank you for your help, and as usual, please don't hesitate to reach out. Have a great day! 🌞
 
-Mrs. SG

🎵Music!🎶

Hi everybody! The Marching Band is hosting what's sure to be an epic Battle of the Bands tomorrow night at 6pm at BRHS!! 🎸 Five bands will duke it out for a cash prize, but we're all winners just by showing up. 😉 Come rock out at this family-friendly event (over by 9pm!), blow off some steam, and support your community and local musicians. Plus I hear the MC is pretty cute! 
The Marching Band is also raising money by collecting gently used items (see attached flyer for specifics). If you'd like to contribute, let me know and we can coordinate a drop-off/pick-up. Our big equipment bus bit the bullet last year on the way to Music in the Parks 💀, so we are trying to purchase a replacement truck or trailer before the season starts up in August. Any help is oh so greatly appreciated!!!
One last plug: my spectacular ensemble, the Eastern Wind Symphony, is performing on Saturday night at 7pm at Rutgers. The program features the East Coast premiere performance of the wind transcription of a multimedia work, "Ellis Island: The Dream of America" with lighting, video, and several actors reading first-hand accounts of immigrant experiences at Ellis Island. It is an incredibly moving work; at rehearsal last week, I laughed, wept, cheered, and pumped my fist in triumph. It's what we need now in so many ways. I encourage you to check us out or hop on the free livestream. Thank you!
Have a great day! 🌞

email blast 3/19 BOE meeting 7pm tonight @ BRHS

 
Hello everyone! Congratulations to the participants of the Teen Arts festival who had a lovely day today; I'm especially proud of everyone's great behavior.
On to less bright and happy things! Tonight's board of education meeting will include the budget presentation where we learn the potential fate of many programs you and your children love. It's at 7 o'clock tonight at the BRHS library (or auditorium if there are a ton of people). Your presence and your voice are what will ensure that your children and future young musicians of Bordentown have a chance to learn instrumental music starting in 4th grade with appropriate staffing and equipment. You matter, your kids matter, this community matters, and you will make the difference when it comes to helping the board pass a budget that serves you.
Please consider showing up tonight for the budget presentation. 7pm BRHS
I will be there!
 
Yours truly,
Mrs. SG & the rest of the music gang
 

email blast 3/17 (Teen Arts participants only)

(This message pertains to jazz band, small ensemble, select choir, and orchestra students only.)
Hello everyone! We are gearing up for a great day of engaging with young artists from around the county at RCBC on Wednesday. Please remind your children to wear their black BRMS music department t-shirts if possible (and if not possible, some other Bordentown/BRMS shirt). We've been given an advance copy of the menu this year, which is on the second page here. This food is served in the cafeteria which is in building 1 on the map linked here. Students may also bring food/water in a string bag. The schedule of workshops can be found here, and here is the main website with even more details. As a reminder, we will leave around 9 and return around 1:45, and there will be a school nurse with us.
I will be going over all of this during rehearsal tomorrow. Students will be in the audience for the orchestra at 9:45 and the BRMS small ensembles starting at 10:05 in building 3. They should go to see the choir perform at 11:10 in building 5, then they have their choice of activity. There is a ton of fun, musical/visual arts stuff to do, plus the weather looks amazing. With all of this in mind, it's imperative that everyone makes good choices and behaves respectfully with all of the other students that will be there.
Please reach out with any questions or concerns, and chaperones- I will be in touch in just a few minutes! 😄
Have a great day!

email blast from 3/12 "It's that time again.... BOE meeting tonight and next Wed!"

Hi everyone! There is a BOE meeting at BRHS in the library (straight up the stairs, turn left, it's on the right) at 7pm tonight. View the agenda here. There is a devoted time at the end for the public's suggestions for next year's budget. Next week's BOE meeting will include the budget presentation. It is also at 7pm at the BRHS library.
Attendance at these meetings by parents and community members is integral when it comes to conveying to the BOE that you support funding and staffing the programs that your children are part of and love so much. Music (along with many other programs that make your child's education whole) is always on the line when it comes to budget cuts.
Your voice matters more than I can say. Please consider attending tonight's meeting and speaking out about your suggestions, and please consider attending next week's meeting where we will learn the potential fate of the programs and staffing that we value so highly in this community. I won't be there be there tonight, but hopefully I will see you next week!
 
Band update: Your kids are doing amazing, I'm so excited about all of our progress and seeing these people thrive and grow, Spring Concert May 19th woo! Marching Band recruitment begins soon!!!
 
Yours,
Mrs. SG