BA Bands eNews

June 8, 2015

HS Wind Ensemble
Details for the trip to Chicago to perform at the Midwest Clinic are now underway. While the final trip details are still being gathered, the decision to lock in air travel was made following the overwhelming support from the Wind Ensemble travel survey. A detailed payment schedule is being compiled and will be shared directly via the "Remind" communication service. If you are a HS Wind Ensemble Parent or Student and aren't subscribed to the "Remind" communication service, contact Mr. Davis at ddavis1@baschools.org.

First Wind Ensemble deposit - to lock in many of our travel arrangements we need to receive an initial trip payment deposit for $150. Payments may be hand delivered to the music office from 9:00-4:00pm on Monday through Thursday. Payments may also be mailed to the school:
   BAHS/BAND (Wind Ensemble)
   1901 E Albany
   Broken Arrow, OK 74012


Pride Information
There are several Pride Forms that are due in the band office no later than July 23. The Pride Membership Agreements have been distributed to the Horn Line Members and Color Guard that attended last Thursday's mini camp. If you have not received a copy, they are available to pick up in the band office OR may be picked up at your next summer rehearsal. The following forms are included in the Membership Packet that is due no later than July 23.

• Pride Membership Agreement (containing payment dates
• Drug Testing Contract form
• Student Physical Form (your physician may provide a different form from their medical office)
  

Pride Account Payments / Charms / First Payment Due
Until notified in an upcoming eNews, all payments to 2015 Pride New-Member Student Accounts must be made by delivering to the BAHS Band Office OR by mailing to BAHS. New Pride Member Charms accounts are still under construction to be set up for each member. We will make an eNews notification once the Charms accounts are set up for the 2015 Pride season. The first payment of $235 is due. The June payment is $300. Band Summer Office hours are Monday through Thursday from 9:00-4:00pm.

Payments may be mailed to:
BAHS Bands
1901 E Albany
Broken Arrow, OK 74012

2015 Pride Payment Schedule
May $235
June $300
July $300
August $300
September $300
October $300
November $200


Drums of Summer - DCI Show in Broken Arrow
The 2015 DCI Show hosted in Broken Arrow will be on Tuesday, July 21 at BA's Memorial Stadium. This year's event features: Blue Knights, Blue Stars, The Cadets, Colts, Crossmen, Jersey Surf, Mandarins, Oregron Crusaders and Pacific Crest. WOW!! What an amazing line up. Tickets are on sale now at DrumsOfSummer.com. There are also many opportunities to volunteer. Contact Joe Kesterson (VP of Special Events) at BASpecialEvents@gmail.com for more info.... Do you have your tickets yet? Tickets are on sale now at DrumsOfSummer.com



Pride Horn Line Mini Camp July 14-16
The Pride Horn Line will meet this week at the HS Band Hall and Practice Field from 12:00-5:00 on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. All Horn Line members are to "dress out" in appropriate marching attire and white T-shirts.

• 7/14 (12:00-5:00) Pride Rehearsal
• 7/15 (12:00-5:00) Pride Rehearsal
• 7/16 (12:00-5:00) Pride Rehearsal
• 7/23 MANDATORY PRIDE CAMP BEGINS
  

Pride Percussion Rehearsals
June 17
   Vibes, Xylo, Bells, Crotales 12:00-2:00
   Snares 12:00-2:00
June 22
   Vibes, Xylo, Bells, Crotales 12:00-2:00
   Snares 12:00-2:00
   Bass Drums 3:00-5:00
June 24
   Bass Drums 2:00-4:00
July 6
   Marimbas 10:00am-12:00pm
   Tenors 12:00-2:00
July 7
   Tenors 12:00-2:00
   Bass Drums 2:00-4:00
July 8
   Marimbas 10:00am-12:00pm
   Tenors 12:00-2:00
   Bass Drums 2:00-4:00
July 13
   Pride Battery 12:00-3:00
July 14
   Pride Battery 12:00-3:00
July 15
   Pride Battery 12:00-3:00

PRIDE ATTENDANCE
Any attendance issues should be emailed to attendance@brokenarrowpride.com.  Colorguard should also email brokenarrowguard@yahoo.com.


BUS TO GRAND NATIONALS IN INDY
Contact Javon Sixsmith at pridefanbus@gmail.com or text 918-814-0100 for more information on a charter bus to Indy for family and friends of the Pride. Please note, this charter is not organized or affiliated with Broken Arrow Public Schools, BA Bands or the Band Parent Association, therefore, any questions about this should be directed exclusively to Javon Sixsmith.


CAR WASH
Attending the Annual Car Wash on June 20th is REQUIRED by all Pride Members. Please CLICK HERE to see which location and what time you are required to attend. At this time, we are asking PARENTS who are interested in watching and helping the kids to contact Cori Aschkenas @ BABandfundraising@gmail.com. Please note, each student should bring sun block, water to drink, and either A TOWEL, DISH SOAP, OR A SPONGE!


FUNCTIONS
Thanks to all those who have volunteered already for popsicle duty. If you haven't and would like to, send an email to bafunctions@gmail.com.

We will take popsicle donations during the car wash. Please make sure they are the "pop ice" type liquid sticks that can be frozen when needed.

Also, if you missed the parent meeting and would like to be on the sewing, washing, feeding or home stand chaperone list send your name and contact info to bafunctions@gmail.com.


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 - All money for Discount Cards needs to be turned in by July 15th. Do you need more cards? Contact us, we have a few left! $20 for 23 local business discounts!! $15 per card will get credited to your child’s trip account!!! For more information contact Cori Aschkenas @Babandfundraising@gmail.com.

World's Finest Chocolate Bars
We are now taking orders for World’s Finest Chocolate Bars. All orders are due by July 6th!! Mail your orders to BAHS Attn: Lisa Good, 1901 E Albany Street, Broken Arrow, OK 74012. For more information, please see order form here!

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.

PowerPoint presentations with regard to Fundraising, The Pride Store, and the Charms Online Store are available on the Pride Website under the Resource Tab.  Click on Pride Store.


PRIDE STORE
Cori Aschkenas - BAPrideStore@gmail.com

The next time the Pride Store will be available is on June 14th from 2:30 to 5:30. The full store will be available at this time!

PowerPoint presentations with regard to Fundraising, The Pride Store, and the Charms Online Store are available on the Pride Web-site under the Resource Tab. Please click Pride Store.

Concessions
Drums of Summer is Tuesday July 21st and we need your help. CLICK HERE TO VOLUNTEER FOR DRUMS OF SUMMER!  There is a place to list areas you'd like to work. Add concessions in that box to join us for this event.

Email baconcessions@gmail.com anytime!


Special Events
Drums of Summer-

DCI Drum Corp 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 on sale now at DCI.org.

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

We need around 100 volunteers to make this event a success. We need you!  CLICK HERE to Sign up to volunteer!


Marketing & Development
Ky and Michiele Vargas - development.bapride@gmail.com

We would like to welcome BA Bands Health and Wellness partners: Wellspring Family Clinic and Broken Arrow Family Drug! Wellspring Family Clinic has partnered with BA Family Drug to offer the mandatory physicals for Pride students and complimentary BA Pride Quick Start care packages.

All Pride members are required to have the standard OSSAA activities physical examination done before July 23, 2015. Wellspring Family Clinic will be on site at the BAHS campus selected dates following the Pride mini-camp rehearsals in mid-July to complete physicals. Additionally, they will have special Saturday hours at their clinic July 11th and July 18th to get your child’s physical done. You may call their offices at 918-461-0422 for more information. The cost of the physical is $25 per student.

Please be advised, if you opt to schedule your appointment at the Wellspring Family Clinic offices, it is possible your health insurer (including SoonerCare) may pay for the service as a well-child checkup with no out of pocket charge to you. Consult your health insurance provider for more information.

Wellspring Family Clinic - 4623 W Kenosha St, Broken Arrow: 918-461-0422
Broken Arrow Family Drug North - 1030 E Lansing St, Broken Arrow: 918-251-3784
Broken Arrow Family Drug South - 3359 S Elm Pl, Broken Arrow: 918-451-3784



Upcoming Dates and Events
July 21 - DCI Drums of Summer at BA Memorial Stadium
July 23 - Mandatory Pride Camp Begins

Volunteer With BA Bands!

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