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
