Type Public coed Established 1969 Superintendent Danny Massey Phone +1 979-730-7300 Number of students 2,423 | Motto "Building Champions" Status Open Principal Rita Pintavalle | |
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Brazoswood high school band 2015
Brazoswood High School is a public high school located in Clute, Texas (United States). It educates grades nine through twelve and is part of the Brazosport Independent School District.
Contents
- Brazoswood high school band 2015
- Demographics
- Foreign Language
- CTE Vocational
- Business and Technology Application
- Extracurricular activities
- Wind Ensemble Marching Band
- Jazz Band
- Active Directors
- Retired Directors
- Orchestra
- Director
- Athletics
- Sports
- State championships
- State qualifiers
- Notable alumni
- References
Brazoswood High School opened in September 1969, to serve Clute, Lake Jackson, and Richwood in the Brazosport Independent School District (BISD). The faculty consists of 182 professional staff members, with an average of seventeen years of teaching experience. Twenty one percent of the teachers have master's degrees. The facilities are situated on a 100-acre campus in the Brazosport area.
The first class graduated 356 students in May 1971. The Alma Mater, written especially for this school, was not completed until just before graduation. When it was played at the ceremonies in May 1971, the graduating seniors were hearing it for the first time and therefore could not sing their alma mater at graduation.
Approximately 2,500 students attend Brazoswood High School. More than eighty percent of the students participate in one or more of the many clubs, organizations, and sports.
In the National Merit Program, Brazoswood had one National Merit Semi-finalist, one Hispanic Scholar, and 9 Commended students in 2012. Brazoswood High School was named as one of the top Texas High Schools by U.S. News & World Report in their article, "Best High Schools 2012." BHS is also ranked nationally in the Top 10%.
In 2015, the school was rated "Met Standard" by the Texas Education Agency.
Demographics
Historical student enrollment:
In the 2012 school year, the racial composition was as follows:
In the 2015 school year, the racial composition was as follows:
Foreign Language
C.T.E.- Vocational
Business and Technology Application
The Brazosport College, a near community college, also offers dual credit classes for students.
Extracurricular activities
Extracurricular Include:
Wind Ensemble & Marching Band
The Brazoswood High School Band program has a long tradition of musical excellence coupled with a strong emphasis on scholarship, leadership, and citizenship. The program includes four concert bands, two jazz bands, and color guard. The 240 member Brazoswood Buc Band has been a consistent participant at regional marching contests as well as the Texas State Marching Contest. The band has also appeared at the National Cherry Blossom Festival parade and the Disney Magic Music Days parade.
The Brazoswood Band Program has long fostered both individual and ensemble musical achievement. Many band students have been a part of the TMEA audition process, placing into the All-Region and All-State ensembles. Over the past 14 years, an average of 45 Brazoswood students each year have placed in the bands at the Region level, with an average of 13 each year moving on to Area and 3 reaching the State level. In 2012, the band produced 10 All-State Members, a school record. In 2000, 2004 and 2006, the Brazoswood Symphonic Band had every member win an outstanding performance award medal at the UIL Wind Ensemble Festival. The Brazoswood Symphonic Band was named TMEA Class AAAAA Honor Band in 2013.
The band has consistently earned First Division ratings in UIL Marching and Concert Competitions. 2015 marked the 35th consecutive year of earning a first division at the Regional UIL Marching Competition. The Symphonic Band was a UIL Sweepstakes winner for the 32nd consecutive year in 2012 and earned numerous individual medals at the Texas Wind Ensemble Festival.
Jazz Band
The Brazoswood Jazz Bands have won numerous regional and national awards. The Jazz Program allows students to study improvisation, learn a secondary instrument, and perform in various jazz, Latin, and rock styles. The Jazz Bands perform at jazz festivals, concerts, and numerous community events.
Brazoswood AM Band Director: Martin Montoya
Brazoswood PM Band Director: Brian Casey
Active Directors
Director of Bands: Honor Director Brian Casey
Assistant Band Director: Martin Montoya
Assistant Band Director: D.J. Eisenhart
Percussion Specialist: Adam Swan
Retired Directors
Fred McDonald (1969-1974)
Rod Cannon (1974-1982)
Bill Braun (1983- 1984)
Bill Gottschalk (1978-1994)
Jim Koch (1981-2009)
Eric Harper (1994-2012)
Jason Connell (2012-2014)
Orchestra
The Brazoswood Orchestra founded in 1969 was named 1974 TMEA Honor Orchestra under the direction of Kelly Martino, its founding director. The program once invited Woodwinds and Brass players from the Band. It gave concerts as a Symphony Orchestra. The Brazoswood Symphony Orchestra was twice named TMEA (Texas Music Educators Assn.) Full Orchestra, first in 1974 under the direction of Kelly Martino, and in 1989 under the direction of David McCutchan. This accomplishment was once posted in front of the school for several years. The Orchestra has consistently provided members for the TMEA All-District to the All-State Orchestra programs since 1972.
Director
Doug Rickaway
Athletics
Brazoswood High School is a member of District 24-6A of Texas. Brazoswood shares Hopper Field with nearby Brazosport High School. Hopper Field hosts many athletics events for the school district.
Sports
The Brazoswood Buccaneers compete in these sports -
Brazoswood has a rich athletic history and has produced several championship teams and several individual honors.