Watch the BHS Choirs Holiday Concert!

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The BHS Choirs recorded their Holiday literature on January 11, 2021.  This music was prepared at home, individually by each student.  The groups came together on the 11th for the FIRST TIME and sang with their peers -each group was given a total of 30 minutes to sing together, including recording time.  CONGRATULATIONS to students - it is obvious they worked hard to know their parts.
CHOIR CONCERT VIDEO

Watch the Wind Symphony Fall Concert!

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On November 16th the BHS Wind Symphony performed in a fully socially distanced recording session. The link to the video is below! The link will require a couple of steps from you. It will require you to provide an email and the link to the video will be sent to you in that way. Please know that this video is completely FREE to view. However, we did want to provide an opportunity for the community to offer some financial support to the band program during this challenging time. This is not required, but of course appreciated! We are sorely missing the normal proceeds from concerts which enable us to provide top quality musical experiences to your students. These funds help keep instruments maintained, accompanists and videographers paid, and even allow us to commission new music and bring in guest artists to work with your students. Please consider making a donation in any amount to help keep the BHS Band Program moving forward. 
                                                                                   WIND SYMPHONY FALL CONCERT VIDEO

The Area's Best Coupon Books are here!
BHS Music Coupon Books are On Sale Now

The BHS Music Coupon Books are here!
Looking for a way to support our music students and local businesses? Look no further!

​​Books are $25 and are good through October 2021. Highlights include hundreds of BOGO coupons including waterparks, golf, food and oh...10 cents off every gallon of gas for an entire year! There's a reason they call this the BEST coupon book in the area!

There are 4 ways to get your book:
  1. Order Online through B-Bay - Click Here
  2. Buy one from a Brainerd High School music student.
  3. Buy one from the following area business who are supporting BHS Music:
  • ​​​​​Affinity Plus Federal Credit Union in Baxter
  • A.W. Research Laboratories, Inc.
  • Bridge of Harmony
  • College and Pine Square Stores
  • Crystal Cleaners
  • Habitat for Humanity ReStore

Brainerd High School Bands and Allen Vizzutti

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As part of the Brainerd Trumpet Summit in Tornstrom Auditorium on Saturday Nov. 23rd, the BHS Wind Symphony and Jazz Ensemble I performed with Allen Vizzutti. Mr. Vizzutti is a world renowned trumpeter, who has wowed audiences all over the globe with his beautiful sound and unparalleled technique. As part of the Trumpet Summit, high school and college trumpet students from around Minnesota had the opportunity to learn from Allen Vizzutti during the day ​and to perform with him as part of the evening concert. Below is a link to the Brainerd Dispatch's coverage of the event!

https://www.brainerddispatch.com/videos/4786143-Brainerd-Trumpet-Summit

Madrigal Dinner Tickets are on sale!

CLICK HERE

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BHS Music Department Sweatshirts

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The BHS Music Department is offering a beautiful 1/4 zip pullover for all 9-12 grade band, choir and orchestra musicians. This design is meant to unite the department and will be used in years to come. Fill out the order form below. Checks should be brought to the BHS main office, placed in the blue envelopes that are available and made payable to Brainerd Band/Choir/Orchestra.
              $55 with all embroidery included. 
              Right Sleeve Embroidery: Band/Choir/Orchestra
              Left Sleeve Embroidery: Last Name
              Orders Due by Friday September 27th. 
        ORDER HERE!!!

Copper Street Brass Quintet Visits Baxter Elementary

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The Copper Street Brass Quintet, based out of Minneapolis, MN, traveled to Baxter Elementary to present their program, "Big Ears and the Blue Ox", on Sept. 17th. The students were engaged interactively throughout the program. The students helped Big Ears the Rabbit and Babe the Blue Ox create the perfect song for Paul Bunyan's birthday. Through the use of brass instruments and percussion, the students were offered a fresh perspective into the world of instrumental music.

Windfall performs at Vocal Jazz Fest with The REAL GROUP

Windfall traveled to Creston, IA to participate in the Real Group Festival, hosted by Southwestern Community College.  The choir saw the world-renowned vocal jazz group The Real Group, from Sweden, in concert.  Members of the Real Group worked with Windfall in clinics and gave them feedback during their performance.