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🎶Welcome to the BRMS band page!🎵
Parent Teacher Conferences
 
Winter Concert: Monday, December 15th 7pm at BRMS
 
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.

 

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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

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