BRIGHTON BAND BOOSTERS
Most Recent Newsletter
May 18, 2025
We have just a few more very busy weeks before the school year ends. Students at all levels throughout the Performing Arts programs have been showcasing their talent last week and this coming week; kudos to all! At our last Boosters meeting, the majority of the Executive Board was re-elected; we are still seeking a Co-Treasurer to replace the parent whose senior is graduating. Please let me know if you are interested in learning more about this position, which is largely behind-the-scenes.
We are also looking for some motivated parents from students in the Class of 2027, 2028, or 2029 to begin "shadowing" the parent volunteers who lead Concessions and Marching Band Uniforms, as their students will graduate in 2026 and these roles make a big impact!
This Week:
Monday, May 19: 3-5 PM - Color Guard Audition Clinic, BHS Band Room. 7 PM - Maltby/Wind Ensemble Side-by-Side Performance in the BCPA. Call times will be shared by Mr. Osborn and Mr. Swinkey. Concert attire required.
Tuesday, May 20: 7 PM - Band Awards Ceremony in the BCPA. This event is for all BHS Band Students and their parents, with special recognition of Seniors. We will have a cake reception afterwards.
Wednesday, May 21: 3-5 PM - Color Guard Auditions, BHS Band Room. Good luck to all those auditioning! 5/7 PM - Lacrosse Concessions at BHS.
Thursday, May 22: 7 PM - Orchestra Concert with Wind Ensemble for Symphony Orchestra in the BCPA.
Friday, May 23: 7th Grade Instrumental Music Cedar Point Trip (all day).
Saturday, May 24: 10-11:30 AM - Color Guard Memorial Day Rehearsal in the BHS Band Room.
Next Week:
Monday, May 26: Memorial Day Parade in Band Camp Uniform (orange shirt, black shorts, black socks, marching shoes). Mr. Swinkey will communicate rally point and time. School instrument turn-in after.
Tuesday, May 27: Concert Uniform Turn-in for all students other than those who wear a concert dress. Vest or tuxedo jacket, bow tie, cummerbund, and pants must be turned in for cleaning. Students own/keep tuxedo shirts.
Wednesday, May 28: 5 PM - Lacrosse Concessions at BHS.
Thursday, May 29: Leadership Conference, details forthcoming.
FINALLY:
Monday, June 2: 7 PM - Mandatory Band Camp Meeting in the Auxilliary Gym at BHS.
Although I'm excited to celebrate all our Band Students this week, the thought of our incredible Class of 2025 preparing to end their time in the Brighton Area Schools is bringing on all the emotions. Hang in there, parents!
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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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