I am excited to announce that the "Chester Music Spring Spectacular" is ready to go! BRMS, BRAGG, Alumni, and many other have worked hard since January to produce this awesome event. Please plan to watch the show with us all on May 26th at 7pm. (You can also search the show on your Smart TV Youtube app) Also, we have a chat room for our music family during the show. (Please see your email on the day of the event for the password) We all hope you can take the time to join us in our virtual community to celebrate our Chester musicians ..read more

Videos by BRMS Alumni Liz Matthews! Often, many High School seniors ask me for advice as they apply for college and about the next step in their personal journeys. Liz Matthews did a wonderful video displaying her talent on many instruments and as a composer. I would like to share them with you all: 1. A percussion Ensemble piece that she arranged and directed. 2. Her composition with her playing many instruments ..read more

New Outdoor Classroom for Instrumental Music! This has been a tough year, but we are looking forward to better times!  Our first video is recorded and edited for the "Chester Music Spring Spectacular" and we are working hard on the next one.  We also put up our outdoor classroom called, "Woodstock!" Hoping for lots of nice days ahead ..read more

You have to take a moment to watch this amazing story about the power of music. Just imagine how music and the arts help OUR children with THEIR developing brains ..read more

I hope summer is going well and that you are relaxing and having fun. After returning from a wonderful couple of weeks in the mountains (no service), the first video I see is the one above. Such a wonderful tribute to music, the world, and culture!  As we always say at BRMS,"It's in-between the notes."  Peace & Rhythm to you all and see you soon to rock BRMS ..read more

I just had a meeting with the students who created the "Welcome to BRMS Music" Segment & saw the draft video for our "Chester Music Spring Spectacular."  Oh my, it is so Awesome!!!! Make sure you tune into the "Chester Music Spring Spectacular" on May 26th- 7pm. Thank you Pi, Summer, and Mum ..read more

This is going to be a great year! We are now 3 weeks into the 2021-2022 school year and I can feel the excitement in the air. Band rehearsals and lessons are in full swing, students are laughing, and the band room is full of music and joy. What can be better after such a tough couple of years. I just want to let you know how awesome it is to be back and hearing the dreams, goals, and music from each student. They inspire me! Peace and see you all very soon! If you missed my "Back to School" Video ..read more

George Crumb is one of the greatest composers of the 20th century! It saddens me to hear that George Crumb has passed today. He was a wonderful person and inventor of sounds. I remember driving him to the airport around 1990 and having the greatest conversation about music and life. I have played many of Mr. Crumbs works and love them ALL! Below is an interview with George, Gil, and my teacher Ray Des Roches. True mentors of music! I also attached a video of my favorite piece, "Music for a Summer Evening ..read more

The BRMS Symphonic Band received a at the Festivals of Music last Friday. I am so proud of their musicianship and leadership! We had to leave early due to thunderstorms and a tornado watch, but we had a great time performing on a real stage and riding some of the attractions at Dorney Park. I overheard the best summary of our group from the bus driver. He was on his phone while I was organizing the tickets and I heard him tell his wife about us in a very bragging tone:   - He was very impressed with He even mentioned that our awesome principal, Mr. White, was there to support us. We ..read more