• NOTE: this calendar covers larger-scope music department events and activities. It does not list after-school rehearsals as part of a course, as those details are shared within each class. The calendar here is updated frequently, so please be sure to check back for updates or contact the corresponding teacher directly.

    August, 2025

    27- Music elective registration for trimester 1 open through September 5. See "Music Registration" on the sidebar. 



    September, 2025

    2- First day of school for all students

    3, 4, 5- Club Getaway with class of 2029 (Mr. Lemma)

    5- Music elective registration closes 6:00pm (see "Music Registration" on sidebar)

    23- BCA Songwriting Contest applications open (submission deadline October 31). Details and submission link are emailed.

    25- Back to School Night (Mr. Lemma- room 5,  Mr. Spinelli- room TBA). Starts at 6:00pm



    October, 2025

    TBA in class- Bergen County Choir applications due to Mr. Spinelli. Details announced in class

    TBA in class- Bergen County Band applications due to Mr. Isecke. Details announced in class and via email

    27- Tri-M Music Honor Society Induction Ceremony. 5:00-6:15pm. Room 5

    28- Bergen County Choir auditions for pre-registered students. See Mr. Spinelli for details

    31- BCA Songwriting Contest submission deadline. Details and submission link were emailed in September



    November, 2025

    TBA- NJMEA Modern Band application deadline (audition video and application postmark)

    TBA in class- Regional Choir applications/fee deadline: Mr. Spinelli (chorus). Details announced in class www.njsma.com

    TBA- Music elective registration for trimester 2 open. See "Music Registration" on the sidebar for details/deadline. 

    TBA- Regional Orchestra applications/fee deadline: Mr. Lemma (orchestra) njsma.com

    TBA- Trimester 2 elective request site closes (4:10pm). See "Music Registration" on sidebar

    TBA- Regional Band applications/fee deadline: Mr. Isecke (band) njsma.com

    25- Dress rehearsal for Autumn Concert (period 7 - 6:30pm). Details given in class.

    25- AUTUMN CONCERT and Composition Contest Semifinals. 7:00pm (gymnasium)



    December, 2025

    2- Bergen County Band Auditions for pre-registered students. See Mr. Isecke for details.

    6- TENTATIVE: Jazz Band performance at Bergen County Winter Wonderland (tree lighting ceremony) @ Van Saun Park, Paramus (6:00pm). Date to be confirmed in early November

    TBA- NJMEA All-State Guitar Ensemble deadline (audition video and application postmark)

    19- Ensemble Prestige applications go live (deadline is January 30). Details to be emailed.

    23- Jazz Band performance at BCA Holiday Assembly (during school hours)



    January, 2026

    9- HOLIDAY CHOIR CONCERT.  7:30pm  (gymnasium)

    10- Regional Band/Orchestra/Chorus auditions for pre-registered students (snow date: Jan. 11): www.njsma.com

    24- All-State Band auditions for pre-registered students: www.njmea.org (see Mr. Isecke for details)

    TBA- Sitzprobe for Pit Orchestra and cast of musical (room 5). Snow date= 2/1

    30- Ensemble Prestige application deadline (Mr. Lemma). Submission details were sent by email on December 19



    February, 2026

    9, 10, 11, 12- Ensemble Prestige evaluations. Details will be emailed to pre-registered students

    TBA- Music elective registration for trimester 3 open. See "Music Registration" on the sidebar for details/deadline. 

    22- BCA’s Ensemble Prestige Concert @ Mahwah Public Library. 2:00pm (snow date= March 9 @ BCA, room 5, 6:00pm)



    March, 2026

    2- TENTATIVE: dress rehearsal #1 for musical (pit orchestra). 5:30-9:00. Details given during class

    3- TENTATIVE: AVPA- Music applicant interviews and auditions #1

    3- TENTATIVE: dress rehearsal #2 for musical (pit orchestra). 5:30-9:00. Details given during class

    4- TENTATIVE: dress rehearsal #3 for musical (pit orchestra). During and after school. Details given during class

    5- TENTATIVE: AVPA- Music applicant interviews and auditions #2

    5- TENTATIVE: Winter Musical- 2 shows: TBA

    6- TENTATIVE: Winter Musical- 2 shows: TBA

    7- TENTATIVE: Winter Musical- 2 shows: TBA

    8- TENTATIVE: snow date for musical (3:00pm). Only if needed due to prior performance postponement

    TBA- Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center Young Peoples Concert: NJ semifinals

    16- AVPA- Music Senior Recital. 7:00pm @ Forte Piano. 159 W Route 4, Paramus. (snow date= March 17)

    21- All-State Orchestra auditions for pre-registered students. (snow date= March 22): www.njmea.org



    April, 2026

    TBA- All-State Chorus auditions (for preregistered students). See Mr. Spinelli for details.

    1- Tri-M applications ready (see "Music Honors" on sidebar). Deadline for application and fee is April 30 (4:10pm). 

    TBA- Accepted Students Night-  class of 2029, AVPA-M

    30- Tri-M Music Honor Society application deadline (application AND fee submitted by 4:10pm).



    May, 2026

    5- Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center Young Peoples Concert: finals @ Rose Studio 11:00am

    8- Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center Young Peoples Concert: finals @ Alice Tully Hall. 11:00am

    11- Spring Choral Concert dress rehearsal. See Mr. Spinelli for details.

    12- SPRING CHOIR CONCERT. BCA gymnasium. 7:00pm

    16- TENTATIVE: Concert Band and Jazz Band at PPO Picnic. Student arrival for setup is 11am. Picnic is 12-3pm. Performances are 12:40-1:30.



    June, 2026

    2- Dress rehearsal for Spring Concert. Details given in class. 

    2- SPRING CONCERT. 7:00pm- in the gymnasium

    3- Jazz musicians perform at the Senior Experience Luncheon

    TBA- Music elective registration for Concert Band and Orchestra (trimester 1) open. See "Music Registration" on the sidebar for details/deadline. 

    3- (first of two dates) Pre-frosh auditions for orchestras, bands, ensembles (incoming 9th graders). 4:30-6:00pm.

    8- (second of two dates) Pre-frosh auditions for orchestras, bands, ensembles (incoming 9th graders). 4:30-6:00pm.