WELCOME TO BRIGHTON INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC

NEWS

NEWS: MARCHING BAND & COVID-19

Please see the attached presentation for our plan for rehearsing and how it is affected by the health regulations for COVID-19. I can tell you that this marching band will be interesting this year, but it will be carrying on quite normal all things considered! There are different policies for RED, ORANGE and GREEN statuses. 

Here is a summary of what students & parents should expect:

1. We will provide washable/ reusable masks for every student and staff member in the band. These will be here in time for our summer marching band. Any time we are in close proximity and not playing our instruments, students will wear these masks.

2. We will take and record the temperature of every student, every day, at the beginning of rehearsal. We have purchased a no touch thermometer for staff members to take temperatures daily. If a student has a fever they will be sent home from rehearsal. 

3. Knowing that attendance is vitally important to the success of our band, we will loosen our attendance policy (trusting that students will not take advantage) to include anytime a student is feeling anything that could be a COVID symptom we will excuse them from rehearsal and/or performance. Students will still need to fill out the absence request form located on the website.

4. Our staff, including myself, are using the "Healthy Together" contact tracing app. We will strongly encourage students to use it as well. *Not required, just suggested*

5. Students will NOT share instruments.

DATE: February 20th (Departmental Concert)

WHO: Everyone (concert band, jazz band, symphonic band, orchestra, percussion)

Time: Call Time: Dependent on your child's performance time.

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WEAR: Professional Dress  

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WHERE: Brighton HS -Various Rooms

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STUDENTS ARE:

1. Students are performing in small ensemble/solo works. (they are aware of this, but if you could check in).

2. Parents and Families are invited to come watch our talented students perform while sipping hot chocolate and eating a dessert. 

3. There is a new “pre-region” event that helps prepare students for the regional level. The students can explain.

4. Students/groups who do well advance to Region Solo & Ensemble and eventually to State (similar to athletics. 

5. Your student should have selected a piece and turned in an application before break.