BRIGHTON BAND BOOSTERS
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Zeffy link for Band Payments: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/418fe182-d605-4e1f-a64a-d2605fe9f994
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Do you have a student who will be absent from a band event?
1. Fill out this Google Form: Absence Request - Google Form
2. Parent emails Mr. Swinkey confirming explanation of absence
3. Link to paper copy of the form to print and sign​​​
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September 15, 2025 Read below for important updates for this week and next week for Color Guard and no Thurs concessions.
I am grateful for all those who were able to attend the Monthly Brighton Band Boosters Meeting last Monday. The engagement was energetic and enlightening, and I hope that others felt as positive as I did for this coming year with such insightful and involved parents taking part! Already the @brightonhighschoolmarchingband Instagram account and BHS Marching Band MI Facebook Page have been launched to share some amazing photos. If you use these platforms, follow them and share! Thanks to the volunteers who heard the call and answered it with swift action!
At the Boosters Meeting, we also clarified that Scranton band students can also sign up to volunteer with their parents at Concessions - and can choose to earn either a monetary "credit" to be used on band-related events or earn points toward their Band Letter. Non-band students at Scranton/BHS or other adult family member(s) can volunteer to meet our needs and the requirement for your family. We have a great privilege in being permitted to run Concessions for Football, Basketball, Swim & Lacrosse - and Concessions serves as our largest fundraiser each year. Without enough people to staff the Concessions Booths, we will lose this privilege. This Friday is Senior Night, so we need non-Senior parents/families to cover Concessions!
Parents, please review information on Proper Uniform Fit & Wear with your students (BHS Band Handbook, p. 15 or the attached photo), as many students' hair was below the collar of their uniform or otherwise not contained within their hat. If they need some ideas on how to manage hair so that it fits securely in their hat, please let us know!
Next Week:
Tuesday, September 16: 5-6:30 PM - Color Guard rehearsal. 5:15-6:30 PM - Drumline rehearsal. 6:40students report/6:45 PM start - Marching Band rehearsal. 7 PM - Concessions Set Up.
Thursday, September 18: IMPORTANT UPDATES: no Freshman/JV concessions. 5-7 PM - Color Guard rehearsal.
Friday, September 19 - Senior Night. 3 PM - Rehearsal. 4:45 PM - Band Dinner. 5/5:30/6/7/7:30/8:45 PM - Concessions. 6/9 PM - Traffic Control. 6:30 PM - Step off/Pre-game/Pep/Half-time/Post-game Performance. NOTE: The Destination Stars Hollow VIP Events are happening in Downtown Brighton, so allow extra travel time for road closures.
Saturday, September 20: 9/11AM/1/3/5/7 PM - Youth Football Concessions. NOTE: Destination Stars Hollow will have Downtown Brighton shut down; allow extra travel time for road closures.
SENIORS AND SENIOR FAMILIES!
Brighton High School Marching Band has a rich history of traditions, like Toga night at band camp. Another tradition is the Senior Class Band lock-in. This is intended to be a celebration for the Senior band members, many of whom have been playing (pun intended) together since 5th grade.
The evening will start after the Pink Night home football game on:
Friday, September 26th, 2025
Please see the following links for more information, the permission slip (REQUIRED), and the Sign-Up Genius for volunteering and donations!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4CAAAC2EA3FC1-58616531-senior
Senior Band Lock In Permission Slip - DUE 9/23
Senior Band Lock In Information Letter
Next Week: Pink Week
Tuesday, September 23: 5-6:30 PM - Color Guard rehearsal. 5:15-6:30 PM - Drumline rehearsal. 6:40students report/6:45 PM start - Marching Band rehearsal. 7 PM - Concessions Set Up.
Thursday, September 25: IMPORTANT UPDATES: no Freshman/JV concessions. 5-7 PM - Color Guard rehearsal.
Friday, September 26 - Pink Week. 3 PM - Rehearsal. 4:45 PM - Band Dinner. 6/9:30 PM - Pink Plumes. 5/5:30/6/7/7:30/8:45 PM - Concessions. 6/9 PM - Traffic Control. 6:30 PM - Step off/Pre-game/Pep/Half-time/Post-game Performance.
Saturday, September 27: 9/11AM/1/3/5/7 PM - Youth Football Concessions.
We continue the individual-benefit Fall Mums Fundraiser (see attached image), with orders being taken through September 21. Mums will be delivered to BHS on October 3 for sellers to pick up and deliver; for each plant sold, your student will receive a $5 credit to be used on band-related events.
It's a lot, and I am grateful you made it to the end of the message! Have a great week!
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JuliAnne Diesch
President of the All-Volunteer
Brighton Band Boosters
president@brightonbandboosters.org
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Brighton Band Boosters
Supporting the BAS band programs at
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Brighton High School, Director Joseph Swinkey
Scranton Middle School, Director Jennifer Evans
Maltby Intermediate School, Director Michael Osborn
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If your child is in a BAS band you are automatically a member of the Boosters
Welcome!
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The Brighton Band Boosters is a non-profit organization of parents and care-givers dedicated to working in partnership with our Band Directors to create a one-of-a-kind experience for our band students. We support all aspects of the band including the marching band, drumline, and color guard, as well as the multiple concert bands at all three schools.
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The Boosters are run by a board of volunteers elected by our members each year. We provide all band parents and guardians the opportunity to actively support our amazing band programs by helping with things such as chaperoning events and student socials, helping to move band equipment and distributing uniforms, assisting with concert publicity, fundraising, and more. Our goal is to keep things running smoothly so the band directors can focus on the students and the music. Our fundraising efforts, most notably the sale of concessions during BAS sporting events, provide valuable financial support to the bands.
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The Boosters meet once a month. Meetings are open to parents and care-givers from BHS, Scranton and Maltby and include information concerning the future of the band programs, upcoming events, and areas of concern or need. Throughout the year you will receive email newsletters from the Boosters with event updates and volunteer opportunities. To learn more about how you can contribute to the on-going success of our band programs please contact the Booster President JuliAnne Diesch or attend one of our upcoming meetings.
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Go Dogs!
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