BA Bands eNews

December 6, 2015

Directors Notes




Broken Arrow All Staters
Congratulations to All Broken Arrow students that worked so hard to prepare for the Oklahoma All State Auditions! Congratulations are in order for our newest All Staters by virtue of their outstanding auditions this past Saturday in Westmoore. These students are certainly to be congratulated for their dedication and preparation. Congratulations to all!!

Morgan Price - Piccolo -  Alternate 1
Megan Kesterson - Oboe -  Alternate 3
Madison Fleming - E flat Clarinet - Wind Symphony - 1st Chair
Korrine Baldwin - Clarinet -  Wind Symphony - 11th Chair
Jaclyn Hopping -  Clarinet - Symphonic Band - 4th Chair
Noah Bagley - Clarinet -  Orchestra - 3rd Chair
Camden Crittenden -  Bass Clarinet - Alternate 1
Braden Geggie -  Bassoon - Wind Symphony - 2nd Chair
Ashley Turner - Bassoon -  Alternate 2
Kacie Brown - Alto Saxophone - Wind Symphony - 1st Chair
Jace Davison -  Baritone Saxophone - Wind Symphony - 1st Chair
Brett Reckinger -  Trumpet - Wind Symphony - 7th Chair
Tyler Curran -  Trumpet - Symphonic Band - 1st Chair
Joe Tapper - Horn - Wind Symphony - 4th Chair
Evan Root -  Trombone - Symphonic Band - 1st Chair
Jon Kimbrough-  Euphonium -  Symphonic Band - 3rd Chair
Mason Rhue - Percussion - Wind Symphony - 2nd Chair
Caleb Posey - Percussion - Symphonic Band - 3rd Chair



Grand National Championship Merchandise
By popular demand, there will be many items to celebrate the Pride's recent Grand National Championship. In the coming days and weeks other merchandise will come available. Keep checking your eNews for the latest information for info on items such as Championship T shirts, Window Decals, Posters, etc


BAHS Wind Ensemble - Midwest Clinic Trip
This is an exciting time for the High School Wind Ensemble as they finish their preparations for the Midwest Clinic and the concert that they will perform on December 16th at 1:15pm. The members have worked as hard (or harder) than any group in the history of our storied band program. The staff is extremely proud of the efforts and determination of these fine musicians. In the past weeks, the most talented and well-known educators from across the country have come to Broken Arrow to teach and work with our students. Each of these master musicians have left Broken Arrow with an extreme appreciation for these great students.

If you are unable to travel to Chicago and attend this historic concert for the Broken Arrow bands, we invite you to attend our send off concert on Monday, December 14th at 7:30pm at the Broken Arrow PAC. This Send Off Concert will feature several guest conductors and guest artists. We hope to fill the BAPAC to capacity! Bring all of your friends and family!

Are you attending the Midwest Clinic concert in Chicago? Please contact the band office to receive FREE guest passes to attend the BA Wind Ensemble Concert on Wednesday, December 16th at 1:15pm in the McCormick Place West Convention Center near downtown Chicago.

At last week’s Wind Ensemble parent meeting, several documents were distributed. Each of these documents as well as the final trip itinerary will be posted by mid week to the Broken Arrow Bands website at www.BrokenArrowPride.com

• December 14 - Send Off Concert in Broken Arrow (BAPAC - 7:30pm)
  
• December 15 - Fly to Chicago, rehearse, check in to hotel
  
• December 16 - Midwest Clinic Concert at McCormick Place (1:15pm), after concert Banquet, attend US Army Band Concert
  
• December 17 - Museums (Choice of Field Museum, Planetarium, or Aquarium), Midwest Clinic Conference, Blue Man Group
  
• December 18 - Midwest Clinic, Chicago Art Institute, Chicago Symphony Orchestra
  
• December 19 - Fly to Tulsa

BAHS Wind Ensemble Portraits
If you would like to purchase a print of the BAHS Wind Ensemble group portraits taken at the Philbrook Museum, please follow THIS LINK to place your order.


Upcoming Wind Band Concerts
December 7 - Freshmen Academy & HS Wind Ensemble Band Concerts - 7:00pm - BAPAC
December 11 - HS Band Concert - 7:00pm - BAPAC
December 14 - Midwest Send Off Concert - 7:30pm - BAPAC


E Jazz Band
Auditions for the 2015-16 E Jazz Band will be held at BAHS on Thursday, December 10th from 3:15-5:00. Auditions are open to all Band members 9-12; rhythm section members (drums, guitar, bass guitar, piano) are open to all fine arts members. Audition materials are available in the BAHS and Freshman Academy band room(s).


Indoor Percussion
Congratulations to the cast of 2016 Broken Arrow Indoor Percussion! Rehearsals will be held Tuesday,  Thursday, December 10th from 3:30-5:30 PM. The first payment installment is $250 and is due on Friday, December 11th; checks can be made to Broken Arrow Band.



From the Finance Office
Band Families, please be sure to check your student’s Charms account balances. Pride members were furiously charging shirts and gloves during the last few weeks of performances, and those charges are now in their accounts. As always, if you have any questions regarding your student’s Charm’s account, please contact Lisa Good at lsgood@baschools.org.

Charms: The Charms team has updated their mobile app. The new version is supported by Apple and Android. Be sure and search for “Charms Blue” in the App Store and get the latest version. It's an easy way to check finances, record volunteer hours and keep in contact with us.

Med Containers: Any leftover med containers not picked up from the office by December 18th will be thrown out before we leave for break. The Fine Arts office is open daily from 8am-4pm.

Grand Nationals Shirts & Patches: There are a few students who ordered shirts and patches through Mrs. Kimbrough while we were at Grand Nats who have still not picked up their items. Mrs. Good has those items in her office. The shirt/patch combo is $28. Patches alone are $7.50. Please contact Mrs. Good ASAP to collect your purchase and pay. Thanks!


FUNCTIONS
Cookies, cookies, cookies!! We need many, many more! If you would be willing to send/bring 2-3 dozen cookies for our upcoming concerts (Dec 7, 11 and 14th) and/or would be willing to help serve at these receptions, please send an email to bafunctions@gmail.com! If you know of freshman parents that do not receive this email, please forward to them as well!!

FUNDRAISING
Cori Aschkenas - BABandFundraising@gmail.com

Candle Fundraiser is due Tuesday, December 8th- WE WILL NOT ACCEPT LATE ORDERS. This order will be placed Wednesday morning. Please get your orders in on time!

IF YOU PRE-ORDERED CHOCOLATE ALMONDS- I need you to pick these up on Tuesday the 8th from 3:00 until 6:00. If you cannot come at this time, please contact me ASAP!


PRIDE STORE
Store Hours This Week - THE PRIDE STORE WILL NOT BE OPEN THIS WEEK.  To pick up a pre-paid item, please contact Cori at Bapridestore@gmail.com.

Cori Aschkenas - BAPrideStore@gmail.com


Order forms are available on the Pride website for Ornaments, Car Decals and Grand National Eagle Statues!


OPERATIONS
No scheduled work this week.

Email baprideoperations@gmail.com anytime.

CONCESSIONS
Thank you to everyone who volunteered with us this season. You had a hand in the success of the BA Band programs. What an honor. Thank you all!

Please Email baconcessions@gmail.com to volunteer.  Thank you!


SPECIAL EVENTS
It's been a great year for Special Events!  Thanks to all who served!  See you next year!


MARKETING & DEVELOPMENT
Ky and Michiele Vargas - development.bapride@gmail.com



Middle School Outreach

We have had several people respond to our call for middle school outreach help, BUT we need several more. IF you are interested in helping with our new middle school outreach, let us know. The first opportunity is coming up in early December!


Sponsors Needed

We are also looking for other companies to partner with us through sponsorships.



Upcoming Dates and Events
Dec 7 - Freshmen Academy & HS Wind Ensemble Band Concerts - 7:00pm - BAPAC
Dec 10 - Indoor Percussion (3:30-5:30pm)
Dec 10 - E-Jazz Auditions (3:15-5:00pm)
Dec 11 - HS Band Concert - 7:00pm - BAPAC
Dec 12 - Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Choir Concert - 7:00pm - Central on Main Ballroom
Dec 14 - Midwest Clinic Send Off Concert - 7:30pm - BAPAC
Jan 8 - HS All District Band Clinic in Bartlesville - All Day
Jan 9 - HS All District Band Clinic and Concert in Bartlesville
Jan 16 - JH All District Band Auditions in Sand Springs
Jan 19 - OMEA Preview concert - 7:00pm - BAPAC
Jan 21 - OMEA Honor concert for the Symphonic Band 1 & Jazz Ensemble
Jan 21-23 - OMEA Convention / All State Band Rehearsals and Concert

Volunteer With BA Bands!

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