BHS PERFORMING ARTS SUPERFAN page now on Facebook

Facebook has a new superfan page!

The BHS Performing Arts Superfan page has been added to keep everyone up-to-date on the performances that will take place in the Fogelberg Performing Arts Center!

The first performance announced is the Gala Benefit Concert and Silent Auction featuring The New England Tenors and showcasing the BHS Chorus and Select Singers, followed by "It's a Wonderful Life," the BHS Holiday Concert, the BHS Ides of March Concert, "Beauty and the Beast," the BHS Spring Concert, and Spring Sing.

"Like" the BHS Performing Arts Superfan page when you see it on Facebook and you will be notified of all events and messages pertaining to performances!

SALEM MARCHING BAND INVITATIONAL: A Pictorial of Success!

Many thanks to Ron Conti for these photos from Burlington High School Marching Band's performance at the Salem Invitational held on October 9 in Salem, NH.

To view all the pictures, go to the 2010-2011 BHS Marching Band Fan page on Facebook. Tons of video there, too!.

The wheels on the bus go round and round as the BHS Marching Band arrives at destination Salem. Three buses carried the band to the event, with snacks for the students provided by Hospitality Chair Shirley Fong.

There is no way to adequately describe the masses of marching band musicians at the Salem Invitational, but the following pictures are an attempt. That's Burlington in the front, seated on bleachers on the field. In order to provide enough seating for spectators, the bands were placed on the field, as in our case, and on the visitors side.

The parent volunteers from the BHS Music Boosters Association have been a tremendous help in moving our equipment on and off the field. Joining them for this year's Salem Invitation are alumni Eric Leva, Carolyn Kelly, Kevin Parker, Erica Dooley (Asst. Dance Coach), Alex Meier and Marissa diGregorio and Chelsea Rose.



Now that's some brass!



How about these pictures? You can almost hear the notes and rhythms they were playing when these pictures were shot!

BHS Drum Line on approach for their solos

Flags were perfection!




The Dance Squad was one solid unit!

The Burlington High School Marching Band exudes class as they make their approach to the field and as they depart. They are trained to respect the genre and the discipline that it takes. The following pictures are a perfect example of this...check out how they are marching in step, no missteps here! A special note: as each band left the field and passed the BHS band, our drum majors were in full salute, honoring their fellow musicians. Another proud moment for the families in the stands.

Congratulations to the members of the Burlington High School Marching Band. The hours and hours of rehearsal, on and off the field, paid off.

BHS TO PLEASE CROWDS AT SALEM (NH) MARCHING BAND INVITATIONAL

The Burlington High School Marching Band will take the field tomorrow at the Salem (NH) Marching Band Invitational in a performance that promises to knock em dead!


The Salem Invitational has been a favorite for years. For our student musicians it gives them the opportunity to see what and how other marching bands are performing. As Matt Lovell has stated on numerous occasions, it nurtures the creativity of everyone! From the smallest groups of perhaps 30 members to the largest of over 300, it is a lovefest of musicians and appreciation for the genre.

The Salem Invitational begins at 6:30 pm and will take place at Salem High School, Salem, NH (directions are posted ont he right sidebar). This year the BHS Marching Band will perform following intermission (rumor is it that we're #10 on the roster).

WORD OF WARNING: Dress warmly. Hats, gloves, blankets, bench warmers, hand and foot warmers, you know the drill! The cold settles in pretty quickly! Also, food concessions are available and in past years souvenirs (t-shirts, etc) have also been available for purchase.

PS: This event is hosted by the music boosters club of Salem High School. The coordination for this event is absolutely mind-boggling!


Photos by Ron Conti.

FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS: Burlington faces Woburn in age-old rivalry!

The Burlington High School Red Devils face off against the Woburn Tanners this Friday evening at 7:00 pm, Woburn High School, 88 Montvale Ave.

This will be the last half-time show for the BHS Marching Band just prior to its much-anticipated performance at the Salem (NH) Marching Band Invitational on Saturday evening. Despite the inclement weather during the first half of the week, the sections have been furiously preparing for the events, and the level of perfection they have reached will BLOW YOU AWAY!!! As a long-term DisneyWorld employee stated during last year's performance in the Magic Kingdom, this is the best band you'll ever see!

There has been a lot of chatter on Facebook events pages about the Burlington-Woburn rivalry that has the Music Boosters hoping parents will all come out and support our school and our kids! By the way, this is a home game for Woburn so the band will be sitting towards the end of the stands.

Come on out this week for Friday Night Lights! And arrive early...according to the Facebook page there are well over 500 kids who plan to be in attendance...parking spaces will be at a premium!

DON'T TEXT AND DRIVE: A reminder to our music students and parents

Dear BHS musicians, families and friends:

The BHS Music Boosters Association would like to remind all of our student musicians to be safe when they drive.

Many of you drive to and from school during football season, rehearsals for various performances and other activities.

Please remember to put the phones away while driving. Use your electronic devices safely and work out a plan to let your parents and others know where you are and when you will be leaving so you are not tempted to pick up your phone or device while driving. And insist that your friends do the same.

The Safe Driving Act states "No person under 18 years of age shall use a mobile telephone, hands-free mobile telephone or mobile electronic device while operating a motor vehicle on any public way. For the purposes of this section, a junior operator shall not be considered to be operating a motor vehicle if the vehicle is stationary and not located in a part of the public way intended for travel." (http://bit.ly/dhgNTU)

We are proud of all of you and your accomplishments. Enjoy your high school years. But always remember to be safe, young musicians.

DON'T TEXT AND DRIVE.

WELCOME TO THE BLOG FAMILY: BHS PTSO

The BHS Music Boosters would like to welcome the BHS Parent Teacher Student Organization to the family of BHS blogs. Going live this, we anticipate they will have important information about the BHS community so please make sure you visit them regularly!

Scroll down and click on their link in the right column.

IT'S FOOTBALL SATURDAY: BHS Red Devils vs. Belmont Mauraders, 6 PM, Woburn

The Burlington Red Devils will host the Belmont Mauraders this Saturday, October 2 at Woburn High School, 88 Montvale Ave, Woburn. Game time is 6:00 pm.

The season is exciting and after last week's blow-out over Stoneham we expect to see tons of fans in the stands! That means you!!!

Witness the greatness of the Red Devils Marching Band as they prepare for next week's trip to the Salem Marching Band Invitational.

Plenty of merchandise to be sold...and bring a few extra $$$ for the Burlington scarf...it promises to be a chilly night!

See you at the game...GO RED DEVILS!