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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January 11, 2026
The sunshine is masking the return of cold weather, but there is no doubt that we are still in the throes of winter! While individual band students are practicing pieces for the Solo & Ensemble events, the bands are preparing for the February 18 Pre-Festival Concert and subsequent MSBOA adjudicated performance at the end of February, and students signed up for the trip to NYC in April begin after school rehearsals on Tuesdays, the Band Boosters continue their work planning and executing activities that support what band students are doing.
For instance, the Executive Board members continue to pair passionate parents with the volunteer positions that are currently vacant or will be vacated by parents of graduating seniors that match their availability and interest. As I commented in the previous Newsletter, we are working to build a team of parent volunteers to handle the various aspects of Concessions; I am pleased to welcome Mike Ramsdell and Virginia Kamenitzer to the Concessions Team. They will be taking on the logistics of Concessions (procuring items to sell, verifying game days and times). We are still looking for several more parents who can commit to sharing the physical opening of Concessions Stands and helping other adults and students learn the ropes!
Last week, Lisa Staron accepted the Concert Uniform Lead role, Bekah Murray added Volunteer Coordinator via Sign Up Genius on top of being the Marching Uniform Lead, and Ginger Timney signed on as the Band Camp Administrator and will continue as the Band Dinners Coordinator! I am grateful to all who are finding space in their lives to support the Band Students through the Boosters!
This Week:
Tuesday, January 13: 2:30-3:30 PM - NYC Participants Rehearsal in the Band Room.
7pm Scranton Concert BCPA
Friday, January 16: 4 /5:30/7 PM - Basketball Concessions.
Sunday, January 18: 8/10 AM/12/2 PM - Brighton Wrestling Club Concessions.
Next Week:
Monday, January 19: No School in Observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
Tuesday, January 20: 2:30-3:30 PM - NYC Participants Rehearsal in the Band Room. 3-10 PM - Texas RoadHouse 10% Donation Night! Show the attached flyer so the Band gets credited 10% of your purchase.
Coming soon: the annual SuperBowl Squares coordinated by Andrew Pinchen!
Be safe in this return to winter weather!
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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