BRIGHTON BAND BOOSTERS
Most Recent Newsletter
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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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April 19, 2026
Welcome back to all our NYC travelers! Please check out social media (IG and FB) for some images and videos of the experience. The students’ performance on the USS Intrepid captivated audience members from around the globe!
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We are asking all Boosters to complete a brief Talent Survey by April 30, 2026. This will help us as we seek to build teams within the Brighton Band Boosters to support our students for years to come!
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Thank you, Buffalo Wild Wings Foundation, for helping us fuel the champions of the next generation! They provided the Brighton Marching Band with a grant that we will use toward some of our amazing experiences. We appreciate them encouraging our kids to thrive & compete. #BWWFoundation #BWW
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In addition to urging all registered voters who are eligible to cast a YES vote on the May 5, 2026 Bond Proposal, I'm also asking parents to encourage their band students to sign up for a 5-minute performance slot (as an individual or part of an ensemble) for a “Yes for Music” event on April 30 from 4-6 PM at the AMP, to remind our community how enriched our lives are by these talented performers!
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This Week:
Wednesday, April 22: 5/7 PM - Lacrosse Concessions.
Thursday, April 23: 4 PM - Wind Ensemble members travel by charter bus to Saline HS for a Collaboration Concert at 7:30 PM. Audience members are welcome to attend the concert!
Friday, April 24: Marching Band Photo orders due for individual photos and/or composite. 3-5 PM - Color Guard Clinic in Scranton Cafeteria for any SMS or BHS student interested in learning to twirl!
Saturday, April 25: 3PM - 5:30PM - Drumline Auditions, Session 2.
Next Week:
Monday, April 27: 5/7 PM - Lacrosse Concessions
Tuesday, April 28: 3-5 PM - Color Guard Clinic in Scranton Cafeteria for any SMS or BHS student interested in learning to twirl!
Thursday, April 30: 4-6 PM - Yes for Music! Sign Up to perform (5 minute slots for students/alumni) or speak (parents) in support of the BAS Bond. 7 PM - Band Camp Meeting (parents and students, Classes of 2027-2030).
Due by End of Day on Thursday, April 30: Applications for Mr. K Scholarships and Nominations for Gabriella Hoffman Leadership and Student Engagement Award.
May Calendar Items:
Monday, May 4: 7 PM - Monthly Band Boosters Meeting. We will be electing officers for 2026-2027 at this meeting! Nominate yourself or someone else by emailing me, Karen, or Christine!
Wednesday, May 6: 5-8 PM - Drumline Rehearsal (M/W, except on performance dates).
Tuesday, May 12: 7 PM - Scranton 7-8 Spring Band Concert.
Wednesday, May 13: 7 PM - BHS Spring Band Concert.
Monday, May 18: 7 PM - Maltby 5-6 Spring Band Concert.
Tuesday, May 19: 7 PM - Band Awards Night.
Thursday, May 21: 7 PM - Wind Ensemble + Symphony Orchestra Concert.
Monday, May 25: 9 AM - Memorial Day Parade.
Let’s do this!
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JuliAnne Diesch
President of the All-Volunteer
Brighton Band Boosters
president@brightonbandboosters.org
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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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