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January 12, 2025

Thanks to the Boosters who came to last week's Monthly Meeting. As promised, there were baked goods and LiVeLy discussion! Mr. Swinkey shared his plan to take a Band Trip in Spring 2026 to New York City, with several cultural opportunities and a band performance. Dates are not yet firm.

Congratulations to Avery Allen, Emily Houhanisin, and Delaney Mullally, who all participated in the MSBOA District 4 Honors band performance at Clarkston HS this weekend!

Solo & Ensemble event times have not yet been released, but the dates are February 7 & 8 at Novi HS. The Pre-Festival Concert is on February 20 at 7 PM in the BCPA.

A BHS & Scranton 8th Grade Band Bowling Mixer is on February 15 from 12-3:15 PM; Mr. Swinkey will share flyers in class and via Remind this week. I encourage all 8th-12th grade band members to come and join in the fun!

THIS WEEK

Tuesday, January 14:

In Class (& immediately after school) - Marching Band Uniform Return. Fines will be assessed for missing or damaged items, with payment due February 1.
7 PM - Maltby 6th Grade Band Concert in the Maltby Gym.

Wednesday, January 15: 7 PM - Maltby 5th Grade Band Concert in the Maltby Gym.

NEXT WEEK

Monday, January 20: No School - Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Tuesday, January 21: 4/5:30/7 PM - Basketball Concessions. Points earned volunteering for Concessions contribute to Band Letters!

Friday, January 24: End of First Semester (and the start of another three-day weekend).

Be certain your calendars are also marked for the May 15, 2025 Golf Outing at Mystic Creek Golf Course which will benefit all students by reducing the cost of Band Camp. We are seeking sponsors and auction items, so if you are or know a business owner, please share the Sponsorship Flyer with them. We are also taking registrations for golfers! Please direct any questions to our Parent Lead, Kathy Patterson.

As always with our Zeffy links, you can select the drop arrow by the processing fees (Zeffy sets this to 17%) and change it to ZERO, making this a no-fee option for you to use this secure link to pay for any fees to Brighton Band Boosters. (Checks and cash are still accepted; be sure to include notation of your student and what the payment is for.)

Enjoy the snow!

JuliAnne Diesch
President of the All-Volunteer
Brighton Band Boosters
president@brightonbandboosters.org

Brighton Band Boosters

Supporting the BAS band programs at

Brighton High School, Director Joseph Swinkey

Scranton Middle School, Director Jennifer Evans

Maltby Intermediate School, Director Michael Osborn

If your child is in a BAS band you are automatically a member of the Boosters

Welcome!

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.

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.

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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