Poinsettias

THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!

To everyone who participated in the

POINSETTIA FUNDRAISER

It was a HUGE success!

We had 84 students sell

Almost $11,000 in Poinsettias

Over $4,500

will benefit the band

And help band students pay for their spring trip

Our top sellers (selling over $500) were:

Palmer Bittick

Sydney Spratt, and

Kiara Perez

And a big THANK YOU to

Our corporate supporters

Marriott (Mr. Hall) and

Hilton (Ms. Perez)

Wind Ensemble Students - Rehearsal Reminder

Good Afternoon,

This is a reminder that all Wind Ensemble students (Antmann - 3rd period) have practice before school tomorrow.  The rehearsal will begin at 8:30 - all students in this class are required to participate.  They received this information in class a couple of weeks ago.

Thank you,
Mr. Antmann

Winter Concert #2 - Tomorrow!

Good Morning,

Here are a few reminders for tomorrow's concert:

All students should be seated, in full uniform, ready to perform by 6:10pm.

Beginning Band students will be receiving uniform shirts today if they have paid the fairshare ($35). If this has not been paid, the shirt can be purchased for $20.

Wind Ensemble boys need to try and get here by 5:45pm.  They will receive their jackets at that time.

We are asking that all students remain until the end of the concert.  The concert will be over no later than 7:30pm.

Finally,  each year at this concert we collect gift cards for families in need during the holidays.  This is done in cooperation with our guidance department.  We are asking for gift cards of any amount ($5) to places like WalMart, Target, etc.  We will also be taking cash donations.  Please consider contributing to this great cause.

Mr. Antmann

Winter Concerts

Good Morning,

This information was provided to students earlier, but I wanted to send it out via email.  Our winter concerts will be on Dec. 13 and Dec. 18.  Both concerts start at 6:30pm.  All students should be in place, in full uniform by 6:10pm.  Here are the groups performing on each date:

Thursday, Dec. 13th
Symphonic Winds
Symphonic Band
Jazz Band 2
Jazz Band 3


Tuesday, Dec. 18th
Wind Ensemble
Jazz Band 1
All Beginning Band Students

Band uniforms for all non-beginning classed will be here soon.  In addition to the uniform, girls should wear black dress shoes, and boys should wear black shoes and black socks.

Beginning Band polo shirts will be here early next week.  In addition, students need to wear long black pants, black shoes, and black socks.  Students who paid the fairshare ($35) will receive the shirt when it arrives.  If you have not paid this fee, the shirt can be purchased for $20.  This is our formal uniform.

All uniform details can also be found in the band handbook.

Please let me know if you have any questions,
Mr. Antmann

Poinsettia Pick-up

REMINDER:

POINSETTIA PICK-UP IS

MONDAY, DECEMBER 3

11am-6pm

Please pick up Poinsettias in front of the Media Center in the car loop.

All plants must be picked up on Monday.

Condition of plants and availability will not be guaranteed after the 3^rd.

No refunds will be given for failure to pick up.

Questions or Concerns?  Call Beth Witten 407-506-9869

Poinsettias

LAST CHANCE:  If you weren’t able to get your Poinsettia order in today, we can still accept orders tomorrow (Wednesday, November 28th).  Our final count will be sent to the nursery on Thursday. Please e-mail Beth Witten (bethandben@earthlink.net)  if you will be turning in a late order. Pick-up your Poinsettias on Monday, December 3 from 11am-6pm in the front car loop.

Poinsettia Sale

Reminder:  Poinsettia Orders are due this Tuesday, November 27th. Contact Beth Witten at bethandben@earthlink.net (407-876-0066) with any questions or concerns.

Poinsettias will be picked up at the school on Monday, December 3.  We are asking that each student try to sell 1-4 plants.

For students attending the band trip in the spring, this is an excellent way to defray your trip costs.  You will earn at least 40% of your total sales toward your trip.

See more detailed information below.  If you have any questions, please contact Beth Witten (bethandben@earthlink.net or 407-876-0066).

BRIDGEWATER BAND POINSETTIA FUNDRAISER

SELL NOVEMBER 9-27

Pick-Up – DECEMBER 3, 2012

§  Florist quality live red & white Poinsettias available in three popular sizes:  

6 ½ “ pot is a 12”-16” plant; 8” pot is 22”-26” plant; and 10”pot is a 28”-32” plant

§  Delivered on Monday December 3, 2012… in time for holiday decorating & gift giving to neighbors, employees & clients.

§  Goal:  Each band student should sell at least 4 plants

§  Dates:               Sell Poinsettias now thru Tuesday, Nov. 27^th

Bring completed order forms & money to the Band Room by Nov. 27th 

Pick up Poinsettias at the school Dec. 3^rd any time between 11am & 6:00pm

Plants not picked up will not be guaranteed.

§  Earnings toward Band Trip:  Students in Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Winds are eligible to earn trip dollars towards their Spring trip.  Students can earn 40% of their total sales toward the cost of the Spring Band trip.  Trip dollars are awarded based on size of plant sold: Dollars are earned in following increments: 6.5” plant earns $4, 8” plant earns $9, 10” plant earns $12.

§  Customer Pick-Up:    You will be responsible for picking up & delivering your orders unless it has been prearranged with your customer and Mrs. Witten (407-876-0066).

·       Your Help & Additonal Information:  If you would like to help on this committee or on distribution day, please contact Beth Witten at 407-876-0066 or bethandben@earthlink.net.

Poinsettias MUST be picked up on December 3, 2012. 

Condition of plants and availability are not guaranteed after the 3^rd.

NO refunds will be given for failure to pick up.

Good Morning - here is a reminder and some info for our poinsettia sale:

Last Friday your band student received order forms and instructions for our Poinsettia fundraiser.  You may sell now through Tuesday, November 27^th.  Poinsettias will be picked up at the school on Monday, December 3.  We are asking that each student try to sell 1-4 plants.

For students attending the band trip in the spring, this is an excellent way to defray your trip costs.  You will earn at least 40% of your total sales toward your trip.

See more detailed information below.  If you have any questions, please contact Beth Witten (bethandben@earthlink.net or 407-876-0066).

BRIDGEWATER BAND POINSETTIA FUNDRAISER

SELL NOVEMBER 9-27

Pick-Up – DECEMBER 3, 2012

§  Florist quality live red & white Poinsettias available in three popular sizes:  

6 ½ “ pot is a 12”-16” plant; 8” pot is 22”-26” plant; and 10”pot is a 28”-32” plant

§  Delivered on Monday December 3, 2012… in time for holiday decorating & gift giving to neighbors, employees & clients.

§  Goal:  Each band student should sell at least 4 plants

§  Dates:               Sell Poinsettias now thru Tuesday, Nov. 27^th

Bring completed order forms & money to the Band Room by Nov. 27th 

Pick up Poinsettias at the school Dec. 3^rd any time between 11am & 6:00pm

Plants not picked up will not be guaranteed.

§  Earnings toward Band Trip:  Students in Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Winds are eligible to earn trip dollars towards their Spring trip.  Students can earn 40% of their total sales toward the cost of the Spring Band trip.  Trip dollars are awarded based on size of plant sold: Dollars are earned in following increments: 6.5” plant earns $4, 8” plant earns $9, 10” plant earns $12.

§  Customer Pick-Up:    You will be responsible for picking up & delivering your orders unless it has been prearranged with your customer and Mrs. Witten (407-876-0066).

·       Your Help & Additonal Information:  If you would like to help on this committee or on distribution day, please contact Beth Witten at 407-876-0066 or bethandben@earthlink.net.

Poinsettias MUST be picked up on December 3, 2012. 

Condition of plants and availability are not guaranteed after the 3^rd.

NO refunds will be given for failure to pick up.

Pancake Breakfast Tomorrow!

Good Afternoon,

This is a reminder that tomorrow morning is our Pancake Breakfast and Fall Concert.  Please remember, this is a required performance for all band students.

Students should be in the band room, wearing the new band t-shirt, 20 minutes prior to their performance time.  Here are the class times:

Symphonic Winds                            8:30

Jazz Band 2                                      8:50

Beginning Band 5                            9:05

Wind Ensemble                               9:25

Beginning Band 4                            9:45

Jazz Band 1                                      10:00

Guitar                                              10:20

Jazz Band 3                                      10:40

Symphonic Band                              10:55

Guitar                                               11:15

Band T-shirts will be on sale tomorrow morning for $10.

Also - tickets for the breakfast will be available at the door for $7.

See you in the morning!

Good Evening-

Just a few last minute reminders for the Pancake Breakfast.

We still have tickets left for Saturday morning - we will be accepting ticket orders throughout the day tomorrow.  If you don't have a form, you can just send ticket money in an envelope with your child's name.  Tickets are $5 each, but will be $7 at the door on Saturday.

We also need volunteers.  Thank you to everyone who has already registered - we just need 13 more!  Here is a link to sign up.  You can also view this page to see the volunteer schedule:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AqnQCAtNQ-R6dDV3Y0NlTVJqTUZVcTl1SjR2MG1zN0E#gid=0

Finally - Band T-shirts will be here tomorrow morning.  Students who have already paid the 2012-2013 fairshare will receive the shirt tomorrow.  Other students will be able to purchase the shirt tomorrow for $10. We will also have them on sale Saturday morning.

Have a good night,
Mr. Antmann

Pancake Breakfast Tickets/Shirts

Good Morning-

Two quick reminders:

1.  Today is the deadline for ticket orders.  Our goal is to average 4 tickets sold per band student, this will help us meet our goal.  Please bring as many people as you can.  Tickets are $5 each, and include pancakes, sausage, juice, coffee, and water.

2.  Our shirts have been delayed.  They will be ready at 5pm tomorrow, so students will receive them in class Friday.  We will be ready to tell you after noon today (Thursday) if you have paid the fair-share fee or not.  If you have not paid it, you still can, or you can purchase the shirt for $10 on Friday.  Just send $10 with your child, and we will have the shirt waiting.  Leftover shirts will be on sale Saturday morning.

If anyone will be in the Apopka or Mt. Dora area Thursday after 5pm, and would be willing to help us pick our shirts up, please let me know.

We are still in need of volunteers for this afternoon to help assemble auction baskets.  If you can help with that, please let me know as well.

Mr. Antmann

Pancake Breakfast/Fall Concert

Good Afternoon-

Below is an email I sent out yesterday.  The event is almost here!  Please consider sending something in for the silent auction baskets if you have not already.  Also, we are still in need of bottled water and juice boxes.  Thank you to everyone who has already sent something in!

Tickets sales have been okay for the first two days.  We have sold about 250 - we are still far short of our goal of 1200.  Tickets are $5.  If you do not have an order form you can send the money in an envelope with you child's name.

We also still need lots of volunteers for Saturday morning.  See below for a link to sign up.

We also need volunteers to help assemble baskets Thursday afternoon.  We also need a couple of volunteers to help set up Friday afternoon.  Email me directly if you can help on one of these days.

Here is yesterday's email:

I wanted to send out some reminders for our Pancake Breakfast, which is this Saturday morning.

We are in need of donations of juice boxes and water for our breakfast.  We are asking 8^th grade students to send in bottled water, and 6/7^th grade students to send in juice boxes.  Publix has Capri Suns for $2 per box.  Aldi has water for $2.29 (case of 24).

Please consider sending in something for the silent auction – especially for your child’s class.  The class lists are attached to this email.

Ticket sales have begun!  We are hoping to have 4 tickets sold per band family. Tickets are $5 and will be on sale all week until we sell out.  Please purchase tickets as early as possible!

We are big need for volunteers – we need about 30 more for the morning, and right now have only 13.  We have a set-up shift from 6:30-8, and shifts from 8-9, 9-10, 10-11, and 11-12:30 (clean up).  Please consider volunteering.  It is a great way to get involved and meet other band parents.  You can sign up here:  https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AqnQCAtNQ-R6dDV3Y0NlTVJqTUZVcTl1SjR2MG1zN0E  You can also email me directly to sign up. 

The band t-shirts will be here  this week – this is the uniform for the pancake breakfast.  If you have already paid the $35 (fairshare), your child will receive the shirt as soon as it arrives.  This can still be paid at any time.  Individual t-shirts will go on sale this Thursday for $10.  If you would like a shirt, or want an extra, the leftover shirts will be on sale at the breakfast.

That’s all for today,

Mr. Antmann

Band Pancake Breakfast and Fall Concert

Good Afternoon,

Our 6th annual Pancake Breakfast and Fall Concert is quickly approaching!  We still need lots of help.  Please read all the way through the email, as there is a lot of information.

-  The performance schedule was included in the last email.  Students need to be here, in their band t-shirt, at least 20 minutes prior to their performance time.  This is a required performance for all band students.

- Band T-shirts will be here next week.  Students who have already paid the $35 fairshare will receive the shirt as soon as it arrives.  Remaining shirts will go onsale at the end of the week for $10.  Please remember, the fairshare covers the majority of fees for the school year.  Beginning Band students will be getting black Bridgewater Band polo shirts for all other concerts, and that is included in the fairshare.

- We still need silent auction donations.  Thank you to everyone who has emailed in response to this.  Please check the website for the Silent Auction flyer and Donation letter.  Please consider sending something for your child's class basket.

- Tickets go on sale tomorrow!  A ticket for breakfast costs $5, and includes pancakes, sausage (turkey or pork), juice, coffee, and bottled water.  Our goal is for each band student to bring an average of four people for the breakfast.  This will help us to meet our event goal.  Tickets will be on sale until we sell out.  Any remaining tickets will be sold at the door for $7.  Here is a link to the ticket order form:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/z8t7ifrr3bylu66/Pancake%20Breakfast%20Ticket%20Order%20Form.pdf
Please feel free to send the form to friends and family - our goal is to sell out as soon as possible.

- We need volunteers for the event!  In the past, we have asked volunteers to email me to sign up.  We are going to try it a little differently this time.  If you would like to volunteer, please click on the link below, and put your name in the slot where you would like to help.  Once you do this, please email me so I can send additional details.  Here is a link to the document:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AqnQCAtNQ-R6dDV3Y0NlTVJqTUZVcTl1SjR2MG1zN0E

-  Finally - we are need of some donations for the breakfast itself.  We need donations of bottled water and juice boxes.  We would like 8th grade students to send in bottled water, and 6th/7th grade students to send in juice boxes.  This is greatly appreciated! If you know of a place that is having a good sale on these items, please let me know.  I will forward the information to everyone.

Thank you to everyone for your help with the breakfast!  This is our biggest event of the year, and the students have been working very hard for this concert.  Please let me know if you have any questions.

Mr. Antmann

Silent Auction - Help Needed - Urgent!!/ PB Schedule

Good Morning,

Our Fall Concert and Pancake Breakfast is now just one week away, and we are in need of some help with our silent auction.  As of this morning, we have about 10 items for the auction (last year at this time we had about 40), and a handful of things for our class baskets.  We are in great need of individual items - tickets, services, gift cards, etc. We also have a great need for items for class baskets - some class baskets are empty.  Here is a link to the flyer about our silent auction:

https://teacher.ocps.net/michael.antmann/page2/files/SA.pdf

On the flyer it asks that all donations are received by Oct. 26.  Please consider sending something in for your child's class basket - the silent auction is a critical part of the pancake breakfast, which is our primary source of funding.

Also, if you think you will be sending in an individual item for the auction, please let me know.  This will help us plan better for the event.  If you need a letter for the donation, please click on this link:

https://teacher.ocps.net/michael.antmann/page2/files/SAletter.pdf


Finally, here is the schedule of concerts for November 3rd:

Symphonic Winds                            8:30

Jazz Band 2                                      8:50

Beginning Band 5                            9:05

Wind Ensemble                               9:25

Beginning Band 4                            9:45

Jazz Band 1                                      10:00

Guitar                                              10:20

Jazz Band 3                                      10:40

Symphonic Band                              10:55

Guitar                                               11:15

Ticket order forms will be sent out tomorrow.

Thank you,
Mr. Antmann

Pancake Breakfast/Silent Auction

Good Morning,

I wanted to send out an update about our pancake breakfast and silent auction - please read all the way through as there is a lot of important information.

We are still in need of silent auction items!!!!  We have received some.  I sent out a list of class themes last week - please consider sending something in for your child's class.  Here is a link to the flyer with the themes for each class:  https://teacher.ocps.net/michael.antmann/page2/files/SA.pdf

 Also - we are looking for individual items for our auctions, which may include park tickets, sporting event tickets, hotel stays, services, and other items.  Here is a link to an official letter asking for donation.  Please feel free to print and use it to help ask for donations:  https://teacher.ocps.net/michael.antmann/page2/files/SAletter.pdf

Tickets for the breakfast will go on sale next week.  The breakfast includes pancakes, sausage (your choice or turkey or pork sausage), juice, and coffee.  Tickets are $5 each.  In order to meet our goal, we would like to sell an average of 4 tickets per student.  Please tell your friends and neighbors! 

Thank you for your help - this is our single biggest event of the year, and is also our biggest fundraiser.  We appreciate everyone's help in making it a success.

Have a good day,
Mr. Antmann

Pancake Breakfast/Silent Auction - Help Needed!!

Good Morning,

Our 6th annual Pancake Breakfast and Fall Concert is coming up on November 3rd.  This is a required event for all band students.  The event includes a silent auction, and goes from 8:30-11:30am.  Specific performance times will be sent out on Friday. 

Our silent auction is critical part of the event's success, as 50% of our income comes from the auction alone.  We are behind, however, as far as donations for the auction.  So, we need your help!  We are currently looking for donations for our silent auction.  If you are able to help, or know anyone who can, please let me know!  Here are examples of items we have had in the past:
- Theme park tickets (Disney, Universal, etc.)
- Gift Cards (Restaurant, shopping)
- Sporting event tickets (we've had with season tickets donate tickets to a game they wouldn't be able to attend)
- art work
- other gift items.

If you need an official letter from the school to get a donation, please let me know.

Also - each class has a theme for an auction basket, and we are asking that students bring in items for their class basket.  These do not have to be big things - just small things that go along with the theme.  Here are the class themes for this year:

　
Period 1 - Symphonic Winds: SPA
(gift certificate for manicure, pedicure or massage, bath salts, scented soaps, louffa, music CDs, candles, candle holders, skin care products) Period 2 - Symphonic Band: Beach (cooler, beach towels, beach chairs, sunglasses, Frisbee, sunscreen, hat, balls, kiddie pool, water toys, swim goggles, beach balls, sand toys) Period 3 - Wind Ensemble: Family fun (Gift card for movie, bowling, restaurants, hotels, theme park tickets, craft projects, mini golf tickets) Period 4 - Beginning Band (Cannon): Gator
(Gator towels, Gator BBQ set, Gator hat, Gator shirt, Gator jacket, Gator mugs, Gator pillows, Gator blankets) Period 5 - Beginning Band (Antmann): Seminole
(Seminole towels, Seminole BBQ set, Seminole hat, Seminole clock, Seminole sweatshirt) Period 6 - Jazz Band 1 (Antmann): Grill master (Grill, long-handled tongs, grill tools, apron, lighter fluid, aim 'n flame, apron, chef hat, oven mitts, meat rubs, seasonings, marinades) Period 6 - Jazz Band 3 (Cannon): Game night (Card games, popcorn, sodas, dominos, board games, puzzle, puzzle mat, popcorn bowls, brain benders, music CDs, dice, dice cup) Period 7 - Jazz Band 2 (Cannon): Great Outdoors: (Tent, camp chairs, fishing gear, cooler, bug spray, backpack, badminton, flashlights, starter sticks (for campfire), stuff for s'mores, lantern)
More information will be coming home regularly about this event - Look for regular emails throughout October.

Thanks for your help,
Mr. Antmann

Jazz Band Performance - Friday!

Good Afternoon,

This is a reminder that Jazz Band 1 students have a performance at the Winter Garden Music Festival this Friday at 6:00pm.  Students should be in the performance area (downtown Winter Garden) by 5:15pm. 

The uniform for this event is the jazz band formal uniform - All 8th grade students should have this from last year.  We have some extra parts here - if you need a new part or different size, please contact me ASAP.

Students will receive a map on Wednesday.

The festival itself is really nice - our performance will last 20 minutes, but you may want to check out other things afterwards...

Mr. Antmann

Band Info - 9.21

Good Morning - Here are some important reminders for today:

-  Tonight is middle school band night with the West Orange Band.  Please remember, this is a required performance for all Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Winds students.  These students must be at West Orange by 5:55pm, wearing blue jeans, sneakers, and any t-shirt (they will receive a shirt at the game).  Please have the students leave instrument cases in the car.  After halftime, we will bring all of the students back to the West Orange Auditorium.  All students must be checked out there; a parent must come in and sign.  If you would like your child to go home with another student, we will need a written note from a parent.  This is very important - we will only release a student if he/she is signed for.

Also, please make sure students eat prior to the event.  Halftime is usually around 8:30, but this is not a guarantee.  I will be using the band's twitter account (@bridgewaterband) and will post when halftime begins, along with an ETA for the auditorium.  If you do not have twitter, you can view the feed at www.bridgewaterband.com.

-  I am very excited to announce our spring trip for our Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Winds students.  We will be traveling to Gatlinburg, Tennessee to participate in the Music in the Parks Band festival from May 2-5.  This year, we will be taking two buses (last year we took three) so seats are limited.  Please be on the lookout for the information next week; because the seats are limited, the trip will fill quickly.  We will also need chaperones for this trip - we are planning on taking 16 chaperones in addition to Ms. Cannon and myself.  Details, schedule, price, and more information will be available by Open House.  We would like every Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Winds student to attend; financial aid and fundraising will be available.  We try and make this experience possible for everyone. It is important, however, that students have no unexcused absences from any concerts or events.  Absence policy is in the band handbook - our first event is tonight's Band Night.

-  Please remember that all percussion forms and fees for September were due Sep. 1.  This is a requirement for all percussion students.  A form can be found at www.bridgewaterband.com.

- Also, please remember that the 2012-2013 band fairshare ($35) is now due for all students.  This can be paid at www.bridgewaterband.com.  This fee includes many things for this year.  Students who have paid this will get their band shirt in the next couple of weeks.

- Finally, Jazz Band 1 students will be performing at Open House next week.  They will need to be at Bridgewater by 5:30 next Thursday.  We went over dress in class today.  They will also be performing at the Winter Garden Music Festival on Friday, Oct. 5, at 6:00pm.  Details for this performance will go home Monday.

Have a good weekend,

Mr. Antmann

Band Info - 9.19

Good Morning,

- We still need five chaperones for middle school band night this Friday night.  This is an event for Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Winds students.  Please email me ASAP if you can help!

- Students auditioning for All-State band received their specific times yesterday.  Auditions are this Saturday at Ocoee High School.  Specific instructions will be sent home with them.

-  Band T-Shirts will be here soon, are included in the fairshare fee.  Please make sure that you have paid the 2012-2013 Fairshare ($35).  This can be done at www.bridgewaterband.com.  It is due by Oct. 1 for beginning band students, and was due Sep. 7 for all other band students.  This fee also covers the band polo shirt for beginners only, which is the beginning band uniform.

- The school year is off to a great start!  The beginners have started playing and we are getting ready for our first concert, which is the band pancake breakfast and fall concert on November 3.  More information will start coming home next week about that event.

-  Please encourage the students to practice at home.  We don't have specific requirements for practice.  Students have to make sure they are prepared for class and for upcoming playing tests.  I'll send home some tips on helping your child (even if you don't have music experience) soon.

Mr. Antmann

Middle School Band Night - This Friday!!

Good Morning,

This is a reminder that this Friday night is middle school band night at West Orange High School.  This is a required event for all Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Winds students.  Forms went home last week, and are due today (Monday).  Below is the content of the letter.

Also - we need 10 chaperones (no more, no less) for Friday night - We should be done between 8:30 and 9:00pm.  You will only be able to enter the football game is you are an official chaperone.  Please email Ms. Cannon (charlene.cannon@ocps.net) if you would like to help.

Here is the letter:

On Friday, September 21, 2012, all Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Winds students will be participating in West Orange High School’s Middle School Band Night.  This is a very exciting event that helps all of our students make the transition from middle school band to high school band.  Students need to report to the auditorium at West Orange High School by 5:55pm.  Students will need to wear jeans and a tee shirt – they will be given a West Orange band shirt to wear upon arrival.  Students may wear their choice of shoes, but they must follow Bridgewater Middle School’s dress code – no flip flops will be allowed.  It is very important that all students bring their instrument and music but we ask that all students leave cases and “extra” items in their parent’s car or at home.  There will be no place to store these things at West Orange.  Students should eat dinner before they report to West Orange.

During the third quarter of the football game, we will be walking all Bridgewater students back to the auditorium.  At that point, students will need to be signed out by their parent.  The game begins at 7:30pm and we anticipate being done around 8:30pm, but this time could change as the football games do not always run as scheduled.  If a student will be leaving with someone other than a parent, a note needs to be sent in at least 24 hours ahead of time.  If there is a problem with transportation to or from West Orange, please let one of us know immediately so that we may begin working on a solution.

If you would like to chaperone this trip, please email Ms. Cannon to let her know.  Chaperone spaces are limited and will be filled on a first come basis.

This letter and form serves as a permission slip and is due by Monday, September 17^th.  This will also be a grade in ProgressBook. 

Please feel free to contact either one of us if you have any questions or concerns.  We look forward to a great night at West Orange!

Mr. Antmann and Ms. Cannon

Tuba/School Instruments

Good Evening,

We are in the process of having some of our school instruments repaired, and we need to have all school tubas on campus Monday.  Please let me know ASAP if you have a Bridgewater tuba at your home (except for beginning band students - those instruments were cleared Thursday).  Please let me know!

Mr. Antmann

Band Info - 9.7

Good Morning,

There is a lot of information today, please read all the way through - especially if you are the parent of a percussion student.

-  A link to the student information form is now located at www.bridgewaterband.com.  It should be on the front page.  If you have not completed it, please do so ASAP.

-  Also, the 2012-2013 "fairshare" fee for all band students is $35.  The due date for this for all non-beginning band students is today, Sep. 7.  This can be paid online at www.bridgewaterband.com. This covers the majority of the fees for the year, including the band t-shirt, which the 8th grade students will need for their first performance on September 21.

The fairshare fee is due for beginning students by October 1.

-  All Bridgewater percussion students are a part of the "Bridgewater Percussion Program."  The dues for this is $10 per month (we decreased this from $20 last year).  Percussion is a unique section, with unique equipment and material demands.  The forms were sent home with all percussion students and is due ASAP.  A copy of the form can be found here:  https://teacher.ocps.net/michael.antmann/page2/files/Percussion.pdf

Please turn this in as soon as possible - and let me know if you have any questions about the program.

Finally - as the beginning students bring in their instruments, they should also bring in a combination lock (no key locks).  All band students get a locker to store instruments.

Please let me know if you have any questions,
Mr. Antmann

Band Info - 8.28.12

Good Morning,

Here are a few reminders for today:

-  The beginning band orientation will be next Tuesday, September 4, at 6:30pm in the Bridgewater cafeteria.  Every beginning student is required to have one parent or guardian at the orientation - students do not need to attend.

-  All non-beginning students need a the book "101 Rhythmic Rest Patterns."  This is available at all of our local music stores, and is necessary for class.  Many of the stores will be deliver to Bridgewater if you order on the phone.

-  The 2012-2013 "fairshare" fee is $35 for all band students.  This is in place of most fundraising, and covers most of the fees during the school year.  This also includes the 2012-2013 band t-shirt, which will be the uniform for our first concert.  It covers all MPA fees and MPA field trip costs for non-beginning students during the year.  It covers the band polo shirt (which is the beginning band uniform) for all beginning students.  It is very important that we receive this from all band students.  No student is denied access due to inability to pay; please contact me if you need to make arrangements.  The link to pay this online can be found at www.bridgewaterband.com.  You may also go here: https://www.mypaynetapps.com/pay.php?item=4705313450588399167443952634.  If you do not have debit or credit card, you can pay by cash or check payable to Bridgewater Middle School.

-  All families need to complete the 2012-2013 student information form - this is due ASAP:  https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?pli=1&formkey=dG5CY3k4OXpWUjBOYUFGeUp4QkJvcmc6MQ#gid=0

-  The first event this year is our middle school band night with West Orange Band, where our students will have the opportunity to perform with the West Orange Band at one of their football games.  This will be on Friday, Sep. 21.  It is a required event for all Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Winds students.  We need about 10 chaperones for this event - please email me if you can help!

That's all for today!

Mr. Antmann

Correct Link

Good morning,

The link I sent out for the band form is incorrect; here is the correct link for the 2012-2013 Student Information Form.  This is due by Friday, 8/24.

Mr. Antmann

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?pli=1&formkey=dG5CY3k4OXpWUjBOYUFGeUp4QkJvcmc6MQ#gid=0

Band info - 8/22

Good morning,

Here are a few reminders for today-

Please check the band calendar at www.bridgewaterband.com for upcoming events.   We have a couple of events coming up in September.

All students, except beginning students, staring playing in class on Tuesday.  Please make sure they have instruments in school.  Also, students will need the band notebook in school by Monday.

Beginning Band orientation will be on Tuesday, Sep. 4, at 6:30pm.  All beginning studens are required to have a parent at this meeting.

All band students need to fill out the 2012-2013 Student information form by Friday. Here is a link to the form:  https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?pli=1&formkey=dG5CY3k4OXpWUjBOYUFGeUp4QkJvcmc6MQ#gid=0

Finally, please remember to pay the 2012-2013 "fair share" as soon as possible, which is $35 for all band students.  This can be paid online at www.bridgewaterband.com.

Please let me know if you have any questions,
Mr. Antmann

First Day of School

It was a great first day of school!  We are looking forward to a great year in band at Bridgewater.  Here are a few pieces of information:

- Beginning Band students should not get instruments or materials yet.  We will be going over everything they need at our beginning band orientation on Sep. 4, at 6:30pm.  Students will learn which instrument they will play before that meeting.

- All band students will need a hard, black three-ring binder (1") with sheet protectors this year.  Our first notebook check for all non-beginning classes will be on Monday, Aug. 27.  Only black folders should be used.

- The "fair share" fee for 2012-2013 is $35.  Please check the handbook for a detailed list of what this includes.  We are asking that every band student pay this before September 7.  It can be paid with debit or credit card at www.bridgewaterband.com.  You may also pay by check.

- All non-beginning students should have instruments in class on Tuesday.

That's all for today,

Mr. Antmann

Good Morning! 

Thank you to everyone who came out to "Meet your Teacher" on Thursday. I will be sending out some information for this year throughout the week - please check the website for updates. Here is some information for today: 

- The 2012-2013 "fairshare" fee for this year is $35 for all band students. A list of what is included in this fee is in the band handbook. You can now (and we would prefer this method) pay by credit or debit card online - go to www.bridgewaterband.com. Just follow the link on the main page. This is due by September 7. 

- The 2012-2013 student information form will be posted on Monday. 

- The full calendar for this year is on the website. 

- Finally - schedules could still change before Monday. Occasionally a student may be placed in the wrong band class. We will keep a list and work on these changes tomorrow. 


Mr. Antmann