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