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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February 15, 2026
For much of this past year, I have been meeting periodically with a group we have come to call Music Voltron: officers from Choir, Orchestra & Theatre Boosters and BCPA full-time staff have been meeting with one another and the Band, Choir & Orchestra Directors to discuss the improvements needed in the facilities for each of these programs. One bond measure is expiring, and we were hoping to get a Bond Proposal on the ballot to improve the infrastructure in the Music Education areas at BHS and SMS. Last Monday, the BAS Board of Education unanimously approved placing the School Bond on the ballot for the May election!
This Bond represents the largest investment in Music & Performing Arts since the BCPA was built over 30 years ago. The proposal includes meaningful updates that directly support music our (and future) music students and educators, such as:
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Newly built Band Room and climate-controlled instrument storage at BHS
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Dedicated Orchestra Classroom with climate-controlled instrument storage at BHS, created from upgrading existing Band Room. Creation of an Orchestra Classroom + instrument storage at SMS.
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Updates to the Choir Classroom to support growing enrollment and instruction.
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BCPA improvements, including seating upgrades, a virtual bandshell, a new orchestra pit lift, and backstage renovations.
We are still advocating for an Auxiliary Rehearsal and Performance Space (aka “Black Box Theatre”), which could support smaller productions or school usage, rehearsal space when the BCPA is otherwise unavailable, and classroom supports.
Dr. Outlaw will attend our March 2 Monthly Boosters Meeting to discuss this Bond Proposal, as our collective understanding of this proposal will make it possible for us to talk with neighbors and friends about the measure before the May election. These improvements will not happen overnight (or even over the summer). While this doesn’t impact my Band student, it will have an incredible impact on younger students currently enrolled in these programs, our Directors, and all the instruments that have to spend even part of a day in storage. I hope you will come to hear what Dr. Outlaw has to say and have your questions answered on March 2!
This Week:
Monday, February 16: NO SCHOOL for Students. 4PM/5:30/7 PM - Basketball Concessions (yes, even with no school).
Tuesday, February 17: 2:30-3:30 PM - NYC Participants Rehearsal in the Band Room
Thursday, February 19: 4PM/5:30/7 PM - Basketball Concessions. 7 PM - Pre-Festival Concert (the correct date) in the BCPA. This is the last Home Boys’ Basketball game and we NEED coverage for all shifts! (All popcorn and hot dogs will be prepared in the first shift; SMS families, we could use your help for the 7 PM shift as BHS Bands have a concert conflict!)
Sunday, February 22: 8/10 AM/12/2 PM - Wrestling Concessions. We NEED additional coverage (by both adults and students) from 10 AM-4 PM!
Next Week:
Tuesday, February 24: 2:30-3:30 PM - NYC Participants Rehearsal in the Band Room
Looking Ahead to March:
Monday, March 2: Butter Braids Fundraiser launches! Students will be offered the opportunity to bring home order forms. 7 PM - Monthly Boosters Meeting featuring BAS Superintendent Matt Outlaw!
Tuesdays, March 3, 10, 17 & 24: 2:30-3:30 PM - NYC Particpants Rehearsal in the Band Room.
Starting Saturday, March 14: Lacrosse Concessions - in the Football Concessions building at BHS. On this Saturday, there will also be games at Scranton Middle School; please note which location you are signing up for!
Monday, March 16: Butter Braids Orders and Payment due by 6 PM.
Tuesday, March 24: 1:30 PM - Butter Braids Orders (pre-packaged by seller, with details of buyers) delivered! Students may pick up immediately after school or take after the NYC Rehearsal.
You may have noticed that we have several Concessions sessions that still need to be staffed. Truly, we are trying to grow the population of those experienced in working Concessions - as well as to assemble a larger-than-ever-before team of parents to take on various roles to lead this largest fundraiser for Brighton Bands. Ideally, we would have 8-10 parents sharing the load, with some of them having a flexible enough schedule that they would be able to unlock Concessions (sometimes on weekday afternoons or weekend mornings) and ensure that the volunteers coming in have been trained on the use of equipment and where to find items to restock.
Additionally, we are in search of some key leaders. VP of Fundraising Cindy Mullin and I have been assembling parent volunteers to lead many of the committees/task forces that get the work done. The VP role largely consists of completing paperwork for the District to be aware of our fundraising events, making sure leads are getting information out to families as well as reporting back for Newsletter inclusion/monthly meeting updates, and can be done around a full-time work schedule.
The President role has previously been done with aplomb by individuals who maintained duties around full-time jobs as well. Chief responsibilities are writing newsletters, presiding over monthly meetings, having quarterly Executive Board meetings, and acting as a liaison between parents and the Band Directors. (You’ve seen a lot more of me than previous Presidents as this has been my choice; it is not a requirement of the job!)
Finally, I want to give a shout out to our Color Guard Instructor Lauren Crowder and BHS CG members Addie Hollon, Lily Tierney, Sydney Vaxilaire, and Abby Wheeler who, along with their teammates on the Hartland Winter Guard, earned First Place in their division at the MCGC Competition at Lakeland HS yesterday. “Drawn in Stone” was an incredible show, with precision of execution earning them a great score from judges as well as gasps from the crowd!
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JuliAnne Diesch
President of the All-Volunteer
Brighton Band Boosters
president@brightonbandboosters.org
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PS: Kudos to those who knew that Texas A&M originated the 12th Man fan base!
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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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