BA Bands eNews

April 19, 2015

Broken Arrow Band Selected to Perform at The Midwest Clinic
We are extremely proud to announce that the Broken Arrow HS Wind Ensemble has received an invitation to perform at the 69th Annual Midwest Band and Orchestra Clinic, held from December 16-19, 2015 in Chicago, Illinois! It is an honor to be selected to perform at such a prestigious event and we are extremely humbled and excited for this opportunity! Details will be announced in the coming months.


OSSAA State Band Contest Performances
This past week 7 Broken Arrow Concert Bands representing the Freshman Academy and the High School performed at the OSSAA State Concert Band Contest. Each band played beautifully and demonstrated a high quality of musicianship that makes our entire Broken Arrow community proud. Congratulations for their hard work and sacrifice to produce these wonderful performances. All wind bands received Superior and Excellent Ratings and collectively earned 2 "Outstanding Achievement Awards" and 4 "Sweepstakes Awards."


Carol Davis Scholarship
The Carol Davis Memorial Educational Scholarship is awarded to a Broken Arrow High School Senior who is a current member of the Pride of Broken Arrow Band and plans to enter an institution of higher education. The Scholarship of $1,000.00 may be utilized to cover the costs of tuition, books, fees or other expenses while attending an institution of higher education. The entry form can be found HERE and is due in the band office by April 30.


Upcoming Concerts and Contests
Solo Recital April 21, Tuesday, 7:00pm at the BAHS Band Hall
Jazz Concert April 23, Thursday, 7:00pm at the BAPAC
Percussion Concert April 28, Tuesday, 7:00pm at the BAPAC
State Jazz Contest April 29, Wednesday, ALL DAY in Edmond at OCC (For Itinerary Click HERE)
Freshman Academy Concert May 4, Monday, 7:00pm at the BAPAC
BAHS Band Concert May 5, Tuesday, 7:00pm at the BAPAC



It's Audition Season!  See below for audition information concerning next year's wind bands, percussion placements, and the Pride of Broken Arrow

Wind Band Auditions for the BAHS Wind Band Classes and Percussion
Audition music has been distributed for the upcoming auditions for wind band placement for next year's wind bands. The auditions will be performed live beginning at 3:00pm on the following dates at the HS Fine Arts Facility. Students may leave once they have played their music audition.

Tuesday, April 21
Saxophones, Double Reeds, Low Clarinets, Tubas, Euphoniums and French Horns
Wednesday, April 22
Clarinet and Trumpets
Monday, April 27
Flute and Trombones
Thursday, April 30
Freshman Academy Percussionists
Friday, May 1
HS Percussionists
Monday, May 4
HS Percussionists


Freshman Academy Percussion Auditions
Audition Music was distributed last week for current 8th grade percussion students placement into the Freshman Academy.  Auditions will be performed live in the students' band classes during school.

Monday, April 20
Oliver MS and Childers MS
Tuesday, April 21
Centennial MS, Oneta Ridge MS, and Sequoyah MS


2015 Pride Information
- Color Guard Auditions have completed. Thank you to all who auditioned. A complete listing is HERE
- Percussion May 6 (3-5pm) And May 7 (6-9pm)
- Pride Leadership Leadership applications are available. See Mr. Wiencken at the HS if you have not picked yours up yet.
- Drum Major Clinic is scheduled for April 30 and the Audition is on May 7
- Horn Line Audition Camp is May 11-15
...more specific information coming soon...



2014 Pride Championship Rings
Due to popular demand, we will once again offer Pride Championship Rings to commemorate their Class AAAA National Championship, the BOA St. Louis Super Regional Championship and the OBA Marching Championship. Details for ordering, design and pricing will be shared on eNews soon.


2015 Pride BOA Schedule
The Pride will once again travel to unique locations in the USA to two different BOA (Bands of America) competitions for the 2015 season (pending school board approval). Mark your calendars as the Pride will travel to the St. Louis Super Regional during Fall Break, and will return to Indianapolis' Lucas Oil Stadium 2014 Grand National Championships.

St. Louis Super Regional - October 16 & 17
Grand Nationals - November 12-14


BOA Patch Segments distributed at Pride Banquet
Additional Patch segments have arrived! Parents or members may pick up their additional patch segments in the Music Office during school hours (8:00-4:00).


Band Parent Meeting
Our next band parent meeting will be on Thursday, May 21.


Student of the Week

Kacie Brown is a junior and a member of the Wind Ensemble, Jazz I, Pride, and Indoor Percussion. She is also a two-year All-State member.

Recently, Kacie was named a Fennell Scholar earning her a full scholarship to America’s Premier Wind Symphony Program at Interlochen Arts Camp. For six weeks, Kacie will rehearse and perform with students from all over the world through large ensembles, chamber music, and private lessons. Kacie also auditioned and was accepted into the High School Saxophone Institute which is a one-week camp held on the campus of Interlochen prior to the Arts Camp. Here she will have the opportunity to participate in daily master classes and seminars, studying with some of the top saxophone instructors in the world. We are very proud of her hard work and accomplishments!

Come hear Kacie and several other of our amazing students perform solos this Tuesday at 7pm in the High School Band Room.

FUNDRAISING
Cori Aschkenas - BABandFundraising@gmail.com

EARN MONEY FOR YOUR BAND TRIP ACCOUNT! Work in the home plate concession stand at the Tulsa Drillers baseball games. Earn $35 for evening and weekend games and $45 for day games. If you and your student (or any family member 14 or older) work just 10 games, you will put at least $700 in your account and IT'S FUN!! For more information, please email bapridework@hotmail.com.

Discount Card Fundraiser will be coming in MAY! For more information contact 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 ON MEMORIAL DAY TO SUPPORT INDOOR PERCUSSION.  Deadline is May 4th.
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.


PRIDE STORE
Cori Aschkenas - BAPrideStore@gmail.com

The next time the Pride Store will be open will be April 28th from 2:30-4:00

Concessions
We need your help for soccer this week. Tuesday the 21st and Thursday the 23rd. Concessions will open at 5 each day. Three additional people are requested Tuesday game and Thursday we request no less than 4 more volunteers as both the girls and boys varsity teams play Thursday evening.

Can't make it at 5? That's okay just email and let us know that you can be there and about what time to expect you. Thank you!

Email baconcessions@gmail.com for more information and to sign up.


Special Events
Drums of Summer -

DCI Drum Corps competition will be hosted at BAHS on Tuesday, July 21st.  Please help us promote this event by liking our drumsofsummer.com Facebook page and getting the word out.  Tickets are now on sale at DCI.org.

We'll need lots of volunteers to work the show so please sign up now!  Email us at baspecialevents@gmail.com and put DCI 2015 in the subject line so we can add you to the schedule. 

Ticket sales will start at 3pm, gates open at 6pm, and the show starts at 7pm.


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
Apr 20 - HS Symphonic Band Recording Session at PAC (3:30-5:30)
Apr 21 - HS Band Auditions - Saxophones, Double Reeds, Low Clarinets, Tubas, Euphoniums, & Horns
Apr 21 - Solo Recital at the Band Hall - 7:00PM
Apr 22 - HS Band Auditions - Clarinets & Trumpets
Apr 23 - Jazz Concert @ BAPAC - 7:00PM
Apr 27 - HS Band Auditions - Flutes & Trombones
Apr 28 - Percussion Ensemble Concert w/ Guest Artist, Ian Moyer @ BAPAC - 7:00PM
Apr 29 - OSSAA State Jazz Contest @ Oklahoma Christian University in Edmond
Apr 30 - Pride Drum Major Clinic - 3:00-5:00PM
May 4 - Freshman Academy Band Concert - @ BAPAC - 7:00PM
May 5 - HS Band Concert - @ BAPAC - 7:00PM
May 6 - Pride Percussion Auditions - 3:00-5:00PM
May 7 - Pride Drum Major Audition - 3:00PM
May 7 - Pride Percussion Auditions - 6:00-9:00PM
May 8 - BA Jazz at Rooster Days - Community Center Stage - 6:30PM
May 9 - Rooster Days Parade - ALL Pride & Tradition report to North Auditorium Parking Lot @ 9:15AM
May 11-15 - Pride Horn Line Audition Camp
May 18 - Graduation Rehearsal for ALL Sophomores & Juniors - 3:00-5:00PM
May 18 - Chamber Music Concert - @ BAHS Band Hall - 7:00PM
May 19 - Graduation at BOK Center - ALL Sophomores & Juniors must attend
May 20 - Pride Rehearsal
May 21 - Pride Rehearsal
May 21 - Band Parent Meeting - 7:00PM
May 28 - Last Day of Classes

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