Directors Notes



Time to Smell the Roses!
The Pride of Broken Arrow has been invited to participate in the Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade on January 2, 2017(The Rose never occurs on a Sunday), pending school board approval. Stay tuned for many more upcoming announcements and details as we begin the fundraising process to send the Pride marching down Colorado Boulevard!


Rose Parade Info for 2016 Pride Season - First Payment of $125 due on March 10
The fundraising process is already in full swing. There are many opportunities to help lower the final payments for ALL prospective Pride members.

If you missed our Special Edition eNews this past week about Fundraising, please click here!  There are many opportunities to raise money for the 2017 Rose Parade!

This will be a BIG season with a full fall travel schedule to BOA and OBA Contest events as well as the incredible trip to California for the Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade! We have heard your suggestions loud and clear and we WILL be flying to California for the Rose Parade trip!!! In order to pay air deposits the first payment for the 2016 season will be due prior to Spring Break on March 10 for $125. All current and prospective Pride members should make arrangements to have $125 as your first payment in your account by March 10. If you are concerned about completing a successful audition to gain 2016 Pride membership, please know that your initial payments are FULLY refundable should you not be among the 2016 membership. A complete detailed payment schedule will be published soon as the details and final trip costs are determined. It is going to be an AMAZING 2016 for the Pride!


Broken Arrow wins the Sudler Shield!
At the conclusion of the 2015 Midwest Clinic, the Sousa Foundation announced the winners of the Sudler Shield - an International Award Recognizing High School, Youth and International Marching Bands of World Class Excellence. The Broken Arrow HS band and the Keller HS band were announced as the winners of the 2015 Sudler Shield. A formal award presentation will be made in Broken Arrow with representatives from the Sousa Foundation at the May 9th HS Band Concert. Broken Arrow has now been recognized for this prestigious award on an unprecedented 3 occasions (1998, 2008 and now 2015)!


2014 & 2015 Championship Ring Orders this Thursday!
Championship Rings to celebrate the amazing past 2 seasons are available and orders will be placed THIS Thursday (2/25) from 2:30-4:30 in the HS Band Facility (jazz room). Jostens representatives will size members and take their $50 deposit (per ring). All payments will be made directly to Jostens. Should you choose to use funds from you trip account, please contact Mrs. Good to make those arrangements. Order details - Men’s Ring name can be max 12 Characters - Women’s Ring name can be max 8 characters.

Prices are as follows with all prices NOT including sales tax due to Jostens:

  2014 Class AAAA National Champion Rings
  MEN’S Ring$250
  WOMEN’S RING$230

  2015 Grand National Champion Rings
  MEN’s Ring$310
  WOMEN’S Ring$220Women’s Pendant $285(based on the Men’s Ring top)

    When:Thursday, February 25
    Time:2:30 - 4:30pm
    Where:HS Band Facility (Jazz Room)
    Cost:$50 deposit payable to “Jostens”
             Balance (plus tax) due on delivery


Class of 2015 Pride Seniors
Are you interested in purchasing a Championship Ring to celebrate the 2014 Pride Season? See the above info to come back to the HS on Thursday from2:30-4:30 to purchase a ring from that season.


2015 Pride Color Guard Training Sessions
All current color guard members and prospective guard members will begin their training sessions and rehearsals on Friday, March 25 at the HS Band Hall and Gymnasiums from 5:00-8:00pm. Wear comfortable black attire. $30 instructional / participation fee. Sessions run each Friday night until auditions on April 21-22.


Pride Banquet Date - April 29th
Banquet Tickets are NOW ON SALE in the band office during normal business hours and band parent meetings. Tickets are $40 each and Pride members receive a free ticket provided all accounts are current (including user fees, Solo & Ensemble contest fees, etc).


OSSAA Solo and Ensemble Contest - March 5
The OSSAA Solo and Ensemble Contest is on Saturday, March 5 at Sapulpa HS. Students will meet at the HS Band Hall to take school transportation to and from the event. Performance times have not been published yet by the OSSAA.


Next Band Parent Meeting
Our next band parent meeting will be on Monday, March 7 in the High School Band Hall at 7:00pm.


Indoor Percussion Information
Congratulations to all members of Indoor Percussion for a strong showing at the WGPO Contest at Choctaw HS. The ensemble finished 1st in their class, and are now preparing for the WGI Regional in Dallas this Saturday, February 27th. Thank you to our parent chaperones and operations crew for helping make the trip smooth and enjoyable for all students.

This past Thursday, due to circumstances beyond our control, we were forced to cancel the Preview Night Performance. We have re-scheduled our Preview Night Performance to this Tuesday, February 23rd at 7:00 PM in the BAHS Main Gym/Tiger Fieldhouse. We will perform a portion of the 2016 program "SAMSARA: the cycle of life". Doors will open at 7:00 PM.

Indoor Percussion Rehearsal Schedule
Monday, 2/22: 5:00-9:00
Tuesday, 2/23: 3:30-7:00 (Preview Performance at 7:00pm)
*Friday, 2/26: 3:30-7:00*
Saturday, 2/27: WGI Dallas Regional
**(Date and Time adjusted, no rehearsal Thursday, 2/25)

Monday, 2/29: 5:00-9:00
Tuesday, 3/1: 3:30-7:00
Friday, 3/4: 5:00-9:00
Saturday, 3/5: 9:00-3:00

WGI Dallas Regional
Details and itinerary are NOW AVAILABLE HERE. The WGI Regional will be held this Saturday, Feb 27 at Burleson Centennial HS in Burleson, TX. Broken Arrow’s prelim time is at 1:25PM; Finals performance time will be between 8:10-9:00PM. Tickets are $12 for prelims, $15 for finals or $21 for a prelims/finals combo ticket. Tickets are available at the door.

A Few Reminders...
Applications are now being accepted for BABPA officer positions for the 2016-2017 year. To download an application or review the various position descriptions, please visit the Parent Association section under the “Resources” tab of the BA Bands website at www.brokenarrowpride.com. APPLICATIONS ARE DUE BY 5 PM, SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 28.

Officer Application : Job Descriptions

Every few years, the bylaws of the Broken Arrow Band Parent Association must be reviewed and revised as necessary to ensure they continue to serve the needs of the organization. Proposed bylaws have been posted in the Parent Association section under the “Resources” tab at www.brokenarrowpride.com. Please take a moment to read over these bylaws and be prepared to vote concerning their adoption at our next band parent meeting.

The next regular meeting of the BA Band Parent Association will be held MONDAY, MARCH 7.


ATTENTION 2015 WIND ENSEMBLE GRADUATES
The Wind Ensemble of 2015 was awarded Citations of Congratulations from the State of Oklahoma for their performance and selection to the MidWest Band and Orchestra Clinic. These certificates are awaiting pick up in the band office at the high school. Office hours are 7:30am to 4:00pm daily. Please pass along this information to any alum that may not get eNews.

FUNDRAISING
Cori Aschkenas - BABandFundraising@gmail.com

PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS! TUESDAY NIGHT DINE OUT NIGHT! Noodles and Company at 71st and Lynn Lane will be donating 25% of your check to BA Bands! Please thank them when you tell them you are with Broken Arrow Bands! This is from 5-9. WE HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!!


PRIDE STORE
Cori Aschkenas - BAPrideStore@gmail.com


OPERATIONS

Email baprideoperations@gmail.com anytime.

CONCESSIONS
Soccer games are in full swing at Broken Arrow Senior High. We need help for all games. Please email baconcessions@gmail.com for details.


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




Upcoming Dates and Events
Feb 25 - Championship Ring Orders - 2:30-4:30pm
Feb 26-27 -Indoor Percussion Contest - WGI Dallas Regional
Mar 1 -Combined MS Band Concert at BAPAC - 7:00pm
Mar 5 -OSSAA Solo / Ensemble Contest
Mar 7 - Band Parent Meeting - 7:00pm
Mar 7 -Indoor Percussion Send Off Performance
Mar 8 -Freshman Academy Band Concert - 7:00pm BAPAC
Mar 10 -OSSAA JH Band Contest - Owasso HS
Mar 10 -HS Band Concert - 7:00pm BAPAC
Mar 11-13 -Indoor Percussion Contest - WGI Mid South Regional
Mar 24 -TCC Jazz Festival
Mar 31 -TCC Band Festival

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