• All Volunteer Sign-Ups​

• Zeffy link for Band Payments: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/418fe182-d605-4e1f-a64a-d2605fe9f994

• On-going Band Fundraiser through Ivory Vines​

• 2025 - 2026 Handbook

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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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April 12, 2026

 

The Fourth Quarter of this 2025-2026 Academic Year is well underway! The three BAS Band Directors, nine parent volunteers, and 38 BHS Band students are in NYC for the first full day of the trip. Students will be performing on the Flight Deck of the USS Intrepid (a WWII Aircraft Carrier-turned-Museum) this afternoon. Please, send good thoughts for the performance (and trip)!

 

And still…activity abounds all around!

 

I was unclear of our timeline last Tuesday when we had chaperones, students for the trip, and their parents assembled; I thought we would also get to an actual Boosters Meeting. I was able to make just a couple of announcements that I want to reiterate to all:

• We are seeking nominations for President and VP (oversees Fundraising) for 2026-2027! Email me, Karen, or Christine to nominate someone (even yourself)!

• We have secured some of our Concessions Leadership for 2026-2027 but would prefer to have some more to share the duties of overseeing this impactful fundraising program.

• I urge you to support the BAS Bond Proposal (vote YES) on May 5 (Absent Voter Ballots may be requested and dropped off at Clerk offices prior to May 5). Please talk to your Brighton voting friends and family about the benefits of this Bond (safety, security across the board; first planned upgrades for Band/Choir/Orchestra/Theatre in over 30 years). Mill rate in 2023 was 7.19 mills and dropped to the current 2.92 mills. We are asking for 1.08 mills to restore to 4 mills - which will still be the lowest in Livingston County. BAS Facilities are also used by community groups after school hours; they are in fact our Community Center!

• Seniors can complete applications for the $1,000 scholarships established by “Mr. K” Carl Klopshinske. Applications can be found in the Band Room. (Recipients to be announced at Band Awards Night on May 19.)

• Nominations are also being accepted for the Gabriella Hoffman Leadership and Student Engagement Award. (Recipients to be announced at Band Awards Night on May 19.)

 

This Week:

Wednesday, April 15: 5/7 PM - Lacrosse Concessions. 10 PM - Group returns from NYC.

Saturday, April 18: 11 AM-2 PM - Drumline Auditions, Session 1.

 

Next Week:

Wednesday, April 22: 5/7 PM - Lacrosse Concessions.

Saturday, April 25: 11 AM-2 PM - Drumline Auditions, Session 2.

 

End of April:

Monday, April 27: 5/7 PM - Lacrosse Concessions

Thursday, April 30: 4-7 PM - Yes for Music! Sign Up to perform (5 minute slots for students/alumni) or speak (parents) in support of the BAS Bond. 6:30 PM - Band Camp Meeting (parents and students Classes of 2027-2030).

 

Have a splendid week full of action!

 

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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