Brookwood Orchestra Parents' Association
Volunteers are always welcome to help at concerts and special events.
Please email [email protected] to put your name on the list!
Please email [email protected] to put your name on the list!
Welcome to Brookwood High School Orchestra!
We are beyond excited to welcome you and your student to another year with Brookwood Orchestra! We are confident that your student will benefit tremendously from their involvement in our program, both in their musical development and their personal growth. We strive to give your student an engaging, comprehensive, and fun musical experience.
The Brookwood Orchestra Parents Association (BOPA) endeavors to support the orchestra directors of Brookwood High School in achieving excellence for all components of the orchestra program. Our program serves about 280 students in five different orchestras. Your child will have a tremendous support group through the orchestra directors and the Brookwood Orchestra Parent Association. We view this as an “investment” in the lives of our student musicians to set them up for future success at Brookwood, as well as for their potential participation in local/regional or state youth orchestras, and any eligible scholarships available through colleges and university orchestra programs. Your student’s investment in time, practice, and more practice, will continue to pay dividends in their life as they embrace their talent through the Arts.
Since funding for the Arts in Gwinnett County Public Schools is limited, not enough resources are available to appropriately and respectfully sustain the highly acclaimed and awarded orchestra program from Brookwood High School. We desire to continue this great tradition, as Brookwood orchestras have received superior ratings at Large Group Performance Evaluation (LGPE) for many years. Brookwood Orchestra students have been selected for the prestigious Governor’s Honors Program, and various county and state level youth orchestras including All-State Orchestra. BOPA helps to ensure that all of our orchestra students have the opportunity to develop in their own musical journey. We work together with the orchestra directors to provide opportunities for students to have an enjoyable time and build camaraderie with their fellow student musicians. Your child will learn and grow in their individual musical talents and abilities when they join the family of Brookwood Orchestra!
The Brookwood Orchestra Parents Association (BOPA) endeavors to support the orchestra directors of Brookwood High School in achieving excellence for all components of the orchestra program. Our program serves about 280 students in five different orchestras. Your child will have a tremendous support group through the orchestra directors and the Brookwood Orchestra Parent Association. We view this as an “investment” in the lives of our student musicians to set them up for future success at Brookwood, as well as for their potential participation in local/regional or state youth orchestras, and any eligible scholarships available through colleges and university orchestra programs. Your student’s investment in time, practice, and more practice, will continue to pay dividends in their life as they embrace their talent through the Arts.
Since funding for the Arts in Gwinnett County Public Schools is limited, not enough resources are available to appropriately and respectfully sustain the highly acclaimed and awarded orchestra program from Brookwood High School. We desire to continue this great tradition, as Brookwood orchestras have received superior ratings at Large Group Performance Evaluation (LGPE) for many years. Brookwood Orchestra students have been selected for the prestigious Governor’s Honors Program, and various county and state level youth orchestras including All-State Orchestra. BOPA helps to ensure that all of our orchestra students have the opportunity to develop in their own musical journey. We work together with the orchestra directors to provide opportunities for students to have an enjoyable time and build camaraderie with their fellow student musicians. Your child will learn and grow in their individual musical talents and abilities when they join the family of Brookwood Orchestra!
BOPA Program Fee
Each student is responsible for one program fee each year.
See dropdown menu for payment options
See dropdown menu for payment options
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All Students Fee Grade 9-12 $75 per student (Includes locker rental, T shirt, pencils, rosin, orchestra concert admission). An Instrument Rental/Maintenance Fee is required for students to use a school instrument (cello/bass).
$60.00 if Cash or check made out to “BHS” $63 if by PayPal here (includes processing fee) |
Please plan to pay at our Orientation Day (7/31/25), or prior to August 15, 2025. |
Features & Benefits
The Brookwood Orchestra Program Fee includes the following annual benefits:
- Free Admission to all Orchestra concerts at BHS
- Brookwood Orchestra magnet for all families
- LGPE registration and participation costs
- Guest Artists and Clinicians in class and at Mini-Camp (see below)
- Transportation for BHS Orchestra students to community performances
- Student awards including plaques, trophies, letters & bars, senior medals, etc.
- Sheet music, instruments and repairs, classroom materials/equipment, and sound system
- Support for Special Events: Tailgate Party, Cookies and Cocoa, Mini-Camp, Pancake Day, and our Awards Reception
- Funding for the Catherine R. Hudnall Honorary Music Scholarship
Special Highlights from recent school years:
- Vega String Quartet performance and masterclass
- “The Mad Violinist,” Ashanti Floyd, classroom visits
- Mark Wood, of the Trans-Siberian Orchestra, electric instrument presentation after school.
- Richard Meyer composed “Fanfare, Fantasy, and Fugue” especially for Brookwood Orchestra
- Chamber Orchestra’s annual performance in the Kennesaw State University Orchestra Invitational
- Classroom visits from local university staff members: Georgia State string faculty, Kristin and Laurel Yu (violin and viola- Valdosta State), Paul Hostetter (Colombus State University)
2025-2026 BOPA Executive Board
Nims Maherali and Megan Wilson, Co-Presidents
Nina De La Rosa, Vice President
Jennifer Moore, Secretary
Kerry Loo, Treasurer
Christie Cerwinka, Fundraising Chair
Elaine Tully, Special Events Chairs
Lauren Walker- Spiritwear Chair
Elijah Parsley and Matt Marcacci, Orchestra Directors
Contact: [email protected]
Nims Maherali and Megan Wilson, Co-Presidents
Nina De La Rosa, Vice President
Jennifer Moore, Secretary
Kerry Loo, Treasurer
Christie Cerwinka, Fundraising Chair
Elaine Tully, Special Events Chairs
Lauren Walker- Spiritwear Chair
Elijah Parsley and Matt Marcacci, Orchestra Directors
Contact: [email protected]
