BA Bands eNews

March 22, 2015

Pride Banquet: March 27th - Ticket Deadline EXTENDED UNTIL TUESDAY
Ticket sales have been extended until TUESDAY, March 24 at 4:00pm. Unfortunately, NO TICKETS MAY BE SOLD OR PICKED UP AFTER THAT DATE AND TIME. Pride members are admitted free, but MUST HAVE A TICKET.

The Pride Banquet will be held on March 27th at the Tulsa Renaissance Hotel. Tickets are currently on sale in the band office and ticket sales will end on TUESDAY! Tickets are $38 each and members will receive a free ticket. This year's Pride Banquet will once again feature: Season Celebration, Photo Montage, Student Achievement Awards, a dance following the event, and a guest speaker.

Where?  When?

• Tulsa Renaissance Hotel
• Friday, March 27th
• 6:30pm - Ballroom Doors Open
• 7:00pm - Program Begins
• 9:30pm (Approximate) - Dance begins for students and parents

Student Packets
Each student will receive a "Packet" of important items. It is recommended that each student pick up their packet before 6:50pm in the lobby to the ballroom and place it in a secure location (your vehicle). Each packet contains the following:

• BOA Grand National and Super Regional personalized certificate
• "Mini" placard patches from BOA Super Regional and Grand Nationals
• Pride group photo from BOA Grand National Championships
• Pride Composite Photo featuring All Pride members
• ...and possibly another surprise...
  

The Dance

• Will begin Immediately following the conclusion of the Pride Banquet (approx. 9:30pm - 12:00am)
• Pride members and parents are welcome to enjoy the dance
• Pride members will not be allowed to exit the building and return to the dance.  Once you leave, you may not return
• Parent Chaperones will supervise and maintain an appropriate, fun environment
• The hotel will offer soft drinks for $1 each
  

Want to get photos of your children and their friends?

• It is suggested that any 'group' photos are taken BEFORE 7:00pm
• From last year's experience, the students will be more excited about going to the dance after the banquet than taking group photos :)
  

Banquet Volunteer Help & Dietary Request DEADLINE
We’re in need of the following volunteers for the upcoming Pride Banquet on March 27th. We’re looking for ticket takers, packet distributors, and dance chaperones. If you’re willing to serve in one of these capacities, please send us an email to bafunctions@gmail.com with your contact details. Don’t worry, you won’t miss any of the banquet as these jobs are either before it starts (tickets and packets) or directly afterwards (dance).

Any special dietary requests for the Pride Banquet must be received by March 23rd at 4:00pm.

Last Minute Pride Banquet Seating Reservation
We have received reservations for approximately 60 tables. If you have someone you would like to sit with please go ahead & turn in your reservations even if its just 3-6 people or a full table of 10. Go ahead & turn it in today. Note: any "open seating" tables will be positioned in the back of the hotel ballroom.

All reservations will be taken on a first come first serve basis through the following email only. Email address: BAPrideBanquet@gmail.com  All emails will receive a reply.

Colorguard Training / Auditions
Training sessions are underway. Auditions will be held on April 10th and 11th . Training and auditions are open to all students grades 8-11. Students should arrive wearing black comfortable clothes suitable for dance. NO previous experience or training is necessary! VETERANS are required to attend training sessions.


FUNCTIONS
We’re in need of the following volunteers for the upcoming Pride Banquet on March 27th. We’re looking for ticket takers, packet distributors, and dance chaperones. If you’re willing to serve in one of these capacities, please send us an email to bafunctions@gmail.com with your contact details. Don’t worry, you won’t miss any of the banquet as these jobs are either before it starts (tickets and packets) or directly afterwards (dance).

Any special dietary requests for the Pride Banquet must be received by March 23rd at 4:00pm.


FUNDRAISING
Cori Aschkenas - BABandFundraising@gmail.com

NEW Facebook page for BA Bands Fundraising and Pride Store activities
This page is for BA Bands Students and Parents only.  Please ask to join the page titled FUNDRAISING FOR THE PRIDE OF BROKEN ARROW AND BROKEN ARROW BANDS.  Order forms, due dates, when to pick up fundraising items, and when the Pride Store will be open are just some of the things that will be available on this page.

Flag Your Yard Fundraiser! 
Support Winter Percussion/Guard and show your Patriotism by getting your yard "FLAGGED"!  For more information, click HERE.  If you still have questions, contact Cori Aschkenas at BaBandfundraising@gmail.com.

Indoor Percussion's Flamingo's are getting lazy!  Support Indoor Percussion and let someone know you love them by Flamingo-ing their yard today!  Order forms are available HERE!


PRIDE STORE
Cori Aschkenas - BABandfundraising@gmail.com

BAHS ENSEMBLE PICTURES- order your Ensemble picture today. Just $15 for an 8x20 picture of the BAHS Bands. Order Forms are available HERE!

We are placing an additional STREET SIGN order at the end of March.  If you didn't get a chance to order your FACEME Street sign, it is NOT too late!  Order Forms are available HERE!

COULDN’T PICK UP YOUR PRE-ORDERED ITEM? The Pride Closet will be open after school EVERY 4TH TUESDAY OF THE MONTH from 2:30 to 4:00 pm. This is the perfect time to pick up pre-ordered items if you cannot attend the band parent meetings. This month, the Pride Closet will be open from 2:30 to 4:00 on March 24th. If you cannot make it to the Pride Closet on this day, you can always pick up your items at the next BABPA meeting! Questions? Contact Cori Aschkenas @ BAbandfundraising@gmail.com.

Don’t forget to check out the new pictures that have been uploaded to Dotphoto. Go to pridepictures.dotphoto.com.

Concessions
We are in need of two volunteers for Monday the 23rd and three for Tuesday the 24th for soccer games.

Please email baconcessions@gmail.com if you are available for any of these dates.  Your help is greatly appreciated!


Special Events
Run with the Pride- We’re planning on moving the run to September 19th this year.

We are looking for volunteers who would like to be on the planning committee to help find sponsors for food and monetary sponsors. We need to get that process started early. Sponsors are a big part of making the run a success. If you would like to be part of the committee please email us at baspecialevents@gmail.com


Marketing Development
We are looking for businesses interested in partnering with BA Bands.  Corporate Partnerships are a great way to invest in the Broken Arrow Band Program.  We have awesome sponsorship packages available with advertising opportunities.  All monies collected through our Partnership Program benefit the General Fund.  This fund helps purchase equipment, instruments, uniforms, etc., which benefits all of our kiddos! 

Our partnership information is posted on the "Ways to Give" section of our website.  Our forms are linked at the bottom of this web page.  If you need additional information, have suggestions and/or leads, please contact Linda Rhue at development@brokenarrowpride.com.


Upcoming Dates and Events
Mar 24 - Percussion Ensemble Concert @ Central on Main - 7:00PM
Mar 26 - TCC Jazz Festival
Mar 27 - Pride Band Banquet
Mar 28 - 5th Grade Band Fair @ BAHS 9:00-12:00
Mar 30 - 5th Grade Band Fair @ BAHS 5:30-8:00
Mar 31 - 5th Grade Band Fair @  BAHS 5:30-8:00
Apr 2 - TCC Concert Band Festival
Apr 3 - Colorguard Training Session - 5:00-8:00
Apr 9-11 - BAHS Musical
Apr 10 - Pride Colorguard Auditions - 5:00-9:00
Apr 11 - Pride Colorguard Auditions - 9:00-4:00
Apr 13 - OSSAA Preview Concert - PAC (Tentative)
Apr 14 - OSSAA State Band Contest - @ Owasso HS
Apr 14 - Band Parent Meeting - 7:00pm
Apr 17 - OSSAA State Band Contest - @ Jenks HS (HS Wind Ensemble only)
Apr 23 - Jazz Concert @ BAPAC - 7:00PM
Apr 28 - Percussion Ensemble Concert w/ Guest Artist, Ian Moyer @ BAPAC - 7:00PM
Apr 29 - OSSAA State Jazz Contest @ Oklahoma Christian
Apr 30 - Freshman Academy Band Concert - @ BAPAC - 7:00pm

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