Skip to main content
Main Menu Toggle

BRMS BANDS

🎶Welcome to the BRMS band page!🎵
Congratulations on a fabulous spring concert, everyone!
Music in the Parks was AMAZING as well!
 
5th grade band/orchestra visit: Tuesday, June 2nd
Marching Band Parade: Saturday, June 6th
New & Returning Marching Band Members Interest Session: Wednesday, June 10th 3:15-4:30 at BRHS, bussing is provided TO BRHS only
8th grade promotion band: report to BRHS football field at 4, ceremony begins at 4:30 and ends around 6:00
 
Have a school-owned instrument? Return it to Mrs. SG before the end of the school year OR see Mrs. SG for a summer loan contract.
 
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"

 

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 2025 field show was "Desperado". The sun rises on a dusty town somewhere out West. Not everything is as peaceful as it seems when a dark figure makes a bold move. No fear, the sheriffs are on the job! Will the townspeople aid or abet the Desperado on his quest for freedom? Exciting chases, wistful tunes, and deception weave the tale of an outlaw taking this small town by storm!

Watch our final 2025 performance at National Championships in Allentown, PA where we got 7th place!!!!!

 

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.

 

Posts

email blast 5/28: Music in the Parks- final reminders

Hello! Tomorrow is the big day- first we compete, then we celebrate!
Students should arrive at school at their normal time with their instruments, folders, and anything else they want to bring on the trip. They do not need backpacks but may bring string bags with wallets, etc.
Students should wear their black BRMS music department t-shirts, which are still available to purchase for $10.
We will head over to Jackson Twp. HS around 8:30, play our hearts out, then head to Six Flags by 11:30.
STUDENTS WITH SEASON PASSES MUST BE ABLE TO ACCESS THEIR PASSES. Students who purchased tickets through BRMS will be given a paper ticket when we get to Six Flags.
Students should bring money for lunch. Only cards and phone payments are accepted, but there are kiosks where cash can be turned into a card. They are not super reliable, though.
Please remind your child to hydrate, wear sunscreen, and make good choices.
Mrs. Mathews (school nurse) will be with us on the trip. At the park, she will be in the pavilion by the fountain. [email protected]
The awards ceremony is scheduled a bit later than usual, so our arrival time back to BRMS is now estimated to be 7pm. Students will be able to access the auditorium and pick up anything they left in there or grab their instruments for the weekend.
 
Please reach out with any questions! It's going to be an amazing day of friendly competition and super fun celebration. Thank you for your support!
 
Mrs. SG

email blast 5/11 "ONE WEEK until BRMS band spring concert!"

Hello everyone! We are officially one week away from the BRMS Spring Instrumental Concert! Please see below for details, and write me back with any questions or concerns.
Monday, May 18th at 7pm at BRMS
Students should report at 6:30pm. Jazz students will grab their instruments, then head to Mr. Ebert's classroom (end of the music hallway) to warm up. Concert band students will stay in the music room to warm up.
Students should wear all black (jazz band) and white on top, black on bottom (concert band).
We will have a rehearsal on Monday morning at BRMS.
 
If you know for certain that your child will not be attending the concert, please let me know so I can adjust the seating chart. They have worked so hard this year to create a fantastic concert, so I am hopeful that we will have perfect attendance with no sicknesses! 😅
 
Thank you for your continued support of our thriving music program. The bands, orchestras, choirs, and various other music ensembles of Bordentown have been a point of pride in this community for a long time. Nothing is ever guaranteed though, so I encourage you to stay engaged with the schools, attend BOE meetings, ask your children about their involvement with music, and please keep an eye out for updates from me through the end of the school year and into the summer.
 
-Mrs. SG

email blast 4/27 "Spring Concert 5/18"

Hello everyone! We are officially 3 weeks out from the BRMS Band and Orchestra Spring Concert. Please retain this message for details or check my website.
Monday, May 18th at BRMS
7pm concert start, students report 6:30-6:45
Jazz band students should wear all black and warm up in Mr. Ebert's classroom at the end of the music hall.
Concert band students should wear white on top, black on bottom OR all black and warm up in the general music classroom.
"Spring" touches are fine as long as they are not distracting. Please no Uggs, Crocs, Yeezys, or other shoes with odd names. 😅 Students should look "dressed up". The goal is to look nice and keep the focus on our beautiful sounds.
Orchestra will perform first, followed by jazz band, then concert band. Students are expected to stay for the entire performance.
Reach out with questions or concerns. There is no food or drink allowed in the auditorium, and please leave strollers in the cafeteria so as to not block aisles.
 
Spring Choral Concert: Thursday, May 16th at BRHS 7pm
 
BATTLE OF THE BANDS! Friday, May 1st at BRHS!!!! Join us for an epic night of five local bands competing to see who is the best. Last year's event was AWESOME, so please join us for our second year of this Marching Scotties fundraiser. Tickets are $10 for students and seniors, $15 adults, and doors will open at 5:30. Concessions will be available to eat in the lobby, and all attendees get to vote for their favorite band. View the flyer Rock on! 🤘🤘
 
Thank you so much for reading this message and supporting your children in their musical endeavors. See you soon!
 
-Mrs. SG

12/15 email blast *BRMS Instrumental Winter Concert Tonight!*

Hello everyone! This is the final reminder- our Winter Concert is tonight!!!! It will be held at the middle school, and students should report between 6:30 and 6:45. Jazz band is wearing all black, and concert band wears white on top and black on bottom. All black is fine if needed (no stressing about white shirts!) and festive touches are also fine, provided they're not distracting.
I will go over this information during the dress rehearsal this morning. When students arrive, they should head to the music room. Jazz band will warm up in Mr. Ebert's room (across the hall from backstage) and everyone else will set up in the music room. Jazz band starts the show, followed by orchestra. Concert band will be in the audience for both groups, then they hit the stage to close out the show. We start at 7pm and I anticipate we will finish around 8pm.
One request: if your child is sick or you are traveling or there is some other valid reason that your child is not performing this evening, please let me know so I can make sure we have the right amount of chairs/stands/equipment ready to go.
Please remind your families about good concert etiquette, and I will see you tonight! We are prepared and confident, and I have a feeling you're going to LOVE what you hear. Have a great day!!
-Mrs. SG

email blast 12/8 "~One Week~ BRMS Winter Concert!"

Hello everyone! This is another reminder that our Winter Concert is almost here- just one week to go!
Monday, December 15th at 7pm at BRMS (we are not at BRHS this year)
Students should report to the cafeteria doors between 6:30 and 6:45. We will be setting up in room 3a (Mr. Ebert's room, right next to the stage) and room 5 (Mrs. Cafaro's room).
Jazz band members should wear all black, and concert band members may wear all black or white on top and black on bottom. Clothing should be "nice" and shoes should blend in. Please no scruffy sneakers, Crocs, Uggs, slides, that type of thing- the goal is to have no visual distractions. Festive touches are fine as long as they are not distracting.
 
A quick note on 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 non-water drink permitted in the auditorium.
  • We encourage you to bring small children, but if they become fussy or noisy, please step into the hallway or lobby with them.
  • 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.
  • 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.
 
I am SO EXCITED to show off these students, and I know the orchestra has been sounding amazing, too! I am incredibly proud, and we have something really special going for us. You'll see what I mean. :)
 
-Mrs. SG

12/2 email blast Winter Concert Reminder

Hello everyone! This is a reminder that our Winter Concert is quickly approaching. We are just under 2 weeks out, and I've been encouraging students to pick out their outfits and make sure things fit- no one want to go shopping for black pants the afternoon of the concert! (Been there, done that, thanks/sorry Mom...)
Monday, December 15th at 7pm at BRMS (we are not at BRHS this year)
Students should report to the cafeteria between 6:30 and 6:45. Jazz band members should wear all black, and concert band members may wear all black or white on top and black on bottom. Clothing should be "nice" and shoes should blend in. Please no scruffy sneakers, Crocs, Uggs, slides, that type of thing- the goal is to have no visual distractions. Festive touches are fine as long as they are not distracting.
 
Please reach out with any questions or concerns. Thank you for supporting your kids with this special performance, and I'll see you soon!
 
-Mrs. SG

Parent Teacher Conferences

Hello! Please select a time slot to meet with Mrs. Stallworth-Glitz (Mrs. SG) and mark your calendar. You can access this Teams info through my school website or the Band Google Classroom. I will also email a reminder on the morning of conferences.
 
Sign up for a time HERE.
 
11/20
Thursday's conferences have been canceled. Please reschedule for Monday or email Mrs. SG.
 
11/24
Meeting ID: 233 354 868 658 63
Passcode: Xm9dE3zF

Marching Band Schedule 10/24-26

Friday 10/24
Report- 4:30
Normal football game, but HOCOstyle.

Saturday 10/25
Report- 10:30am
Load Truck/Eat/Dress- 12:30 (HOCO people- do not leave anything IN the building. You may leave things OUTSIDE the building, but you will not be back in the building until AFTER the parade on Sunday. Pit, put any instruments you want for the parade on the mini bus.)
Depart BRHS-1:20
Perform- 3:45
After performing and packing up, one bus and the mini bus will depart. ALL instruments should go on the small bus, and they will stay on the bus overnight. If you are wearing your uniform on Sunday, bring it home with you. If you are wearing a costume, leave your uniform on the rack outside the band room door.
Middle schoolers and anyone not attending HOCO- awards are at 7:50pm, the latest we will leave Robbinsville is 8:30pm, which puts us back at BRHS 8:50pm at the latest. If you want to wear your uniform on Sunday, take it home with you. If you are wearing a costume, leave your uniform on the rack in the closet.

Sunday (dress warm) 10/26
Report- 12pm (Unload mini bus, practice Abracadabra in parade block, pack bus back up)
Depart BRHS- 1pm
Parade- 2pm-3ish??
Back at BRHS at 3:30???ish?
Unload all gear into band room and GO HOME. 🎃

10/7 email blast "BRMS band info!"

Hello, everyone! Band is in full swing over here at BRMS, and this email will include information on lessons, rehearsals, concerts, exciting events (including one THIS Friday!), and some other tidbits. Please save it for future reference, or read it any time on the "posts" section of my website.
  • Lessons are once a week during AM humanities. View the schedule here, attached to my website.
  • Concert band (everyone!) meets on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays during AE. Refer to the lesson schedule for details.
  • Jazz auditions are currently on-going! Interested parties should try out this week, either during their lessons or during Wednesday/Friday AE. Jazz rehearsals will begin Wednesday 10/15. Info is on the BAND Google Classroom, and sheet music is on the table in the auditorium.
  • The Winter Concert is now scheduled for Monday, December 15th at 7pm at Bordentown Regional Middle School. This is different than what I announced to students at the beginning of this school year. More info will come out as we get closer to the event. The Spring Concert is currently scheduled for Monday, May 18th at BRMS.
  • Music in the Parks (awesome big field trip and music competition) is scheduled for May 29, 2026.
  • More music t-shirts have been ordered and will be in soon. $10, cash or check made payable to BRMS, adult sizes small through extra-large
  • Lots of detailed info is in the Band Handbook- if you have a logistical question, start there.
  • Middle School Band Day with the BRHS Marching Scotties is THIS FRIDAY, October 10th! Anyone interested in seeing what the marching band is all about is welcome to hang with us at the football game at BRHS. Students should report to the BRHS band room (left side of building by big, portable AC unit) at 5pm wearing weather-appropriate clothing. Students may bring instruments and play along with "Sweet Caroline" and the fight song (sheet music) or just rock out on some auxiliary percussion with me. Read more details and sign up here!
Please don't hesitate to reach out with questions, comments, concerns, great ideas, or anything else. I have been having the best time getting to know the new 6th graders and bringing "Abominable Snowman Chase" to life during AE. I can tell it's going to be a special year of making music with these 97 middle-schoolers!
Thank you for reading all this, be sure to sign up for this Friday's event if your child is interested, and have a great day!
 
-Mrs. SG

9/13 email blast to new BRMS band students

Hello everyone! I am Mrs. SG, the band teacher at Bordentown Regional Middle School. I am sending this message to parents/guardians of all students who participated in band last year during 5th grade, students that expressed a desire to begin learning a band instrument this year, and students that have been recommended to me by teachers or other students. If your child does not wish to participate in band, please reply to this email and let me know so I can update my list.
If your child will be participating in band this year, please fill out this very short form as soon as possible. I am in the process of handing out instruments to everyone who needs one, which is always a lengthy and complicated process that works out perfectly in the end. If you plan on renting an instrument this year, I highly recommend doing it through the National Educational Music Company (NEMC.com) as they work closely with us, have great prices and loan plans, repair instruments quickly and thoroughly, and have excellent customer service. Other good, local companies are Russo Music Center and Music & Arts.
To learn about the band program at BRMS, read the short and sweet band handbook and visit my frequently-updated website.
Have a question or concern? Email me anytime! [email protected]
I am passionate about the role of music education in the lives of our young musicians, and cannot wait to get started making beautiful sounds and memories. Have a wonderful weekend!
-Mrs. SG

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

Background image Cheryl Stallworth-Glitz`s profile picture
Name
Cheryl Stallworth-Glitz
Position
Director of Bands
Phone
x2038