Broken Arrow Bands

BA Bands eNews

February 12, 2017

Directors Notes

European Concert Tour Meeting - Feb 21
Join us on February 21 for an informational meeting about the upcoming BA Bands European Concert Tour. Many details will be shared at this meeting such as: Trip Overview, Travel Dates, Concert Performances, Travel Pricing, Trip Sign Up Procedure, Passport Info, etc. This travel opportunity is available to ALL interested band members that will are currently in grades 9-11 (10-12 for the 2017-2018 school year). Bring your questions and learn many details about the exciting things in store for this amazing trip to Austria and Germany in June 2018.
All members of the 2017-2018 Broken Arrow HS Wind Bands are eligible and will have the opportunity to travel on this OPTIONAL significant cultural experience. An informational meeting will be held on February 21 in the HS band room to share trip details, travel dates, pricing and answer any questions. â€¦Pending all final approvals from the Broken Arrow BOE.

Championship Ring Orders and Sizings
Due to popular demand, we will once again offer Pride Championship Rings to commemorate the Age of Discovery season. Mark your calendar for Thursday, February 16 for the Jostens representatives to place Championship Ring orders from the 2016 Season. Ring orders may be placed at the HS Band Hall with the Jostens Reps from 2:30-4:30. More info to come regarding total price and deposit info. This is an optional item that Pride members may choose to purchase. Jostens will size member, take orders and receive all payments. All payments will be made directly through Jostens. See the attached form for pricing and artwork for the rings by CLICKING HERE!

Pride Banquet Date April 28
Save the Date! The Pride Banquet will be on Friday, April 28th at the Tulsa Renaissance Hotel. Ticket Information will be available soon. This will be an amazing event to celebrate all of the successes of the season.

Sale of Old Pride Uniforms
The sale of the old Pride uniforms has been approved. The old Pride uniforms are now offered for sale to current and former students at a cost of $75.00 per uniform. If you are interested in purchasing your uniform bring payment to the band office. Unfortunately, no student account funds may be utilized for this transaction and no partial uniforms will be sold. Specific uniform part #â€™s canâ€™t be guaranteed. All uniforms must be paid for by Feb 27.

Uniform Check-In for Old Pride Uniforms
All Pride uniforms must be checked in on Monday, Feb 27 after school. You have the option to purchase and keep your uniform.

Pride Go Cart Sale
Info will be available soon regarding the opportunity to purchase an "Age of Discovery" Go Carts.

Age of Discovery Helmets for Sale
Helmets are available for sale for $20. Color Guard will have first opportunity to purchase their helmet until January 26. All other Pride members will have an opportunity to purchase the helmet beginning on January 27. The Helmet sale will end on February 10.

Next Band Parent Meeting - February 21
The next meeting of the Band Parent Association will be on Tuesday, February 21st at 7:00pm. This meeting will review and recap the 2016 Pride of Broken Arrow Rose Parade trip to California, and the Percussion at the Midwest Clinic AND provide detailed info about the 2018 European Concert Tour!

Indoor Percussion

Rehearsal Schedule
Rehearsal Schedule for the week of February 13th:
Monday, February 13th: 5-9pm (Battery and Front Ensemble)
Tuesday, February 14th: 3:30-7pm (Battery and Front Ensemble)
Friday, February 17th: 5-9pm (All Members)

*slight changes to previous schedule due to staff and facility availability*

Tentative schedule for the week of February 20th:
Monday, February 20th: 5-9 PM (Battery and Front Ensemble; Show Designer In)
Tuesday, February 21st: 3:30-7 PM (All Members; Show Designer In)*
Thursday, February 23rd: 5-9 PM (All Members)
Thursday, February 23rd: 8:00 PM: Parent Preview Night (tentative)
Saturday, February 25th: WGPO Southmoore Contest (Details TBA)

*slight changes to previous schedule due to staff and facility availability

As a reminder, all rehearsals are mandatory for membership; each student is allowed two (2) unexcused absences before the risk of a grade reduction. Absences due to work-related issues are unexcused, and absences due to illness are only excused with a doctor's note. All absences must be communicated to Mr. Wiencken at awiencken@baschools.org.

Fees
Broken Arrow Indoor Percussion fees for this 2017 season are $1600*. Payment due dates for fees are due on the following dates:
February 15th- $400
March 15th- $400
April 15th- $400
May 15th- $400

WGI Dallas Regional
Broken Arrow Indoor will be traveling to the WGI Dallas Percussion Regional on Saturday, March 4th at Burleson Centennial High School in Burleson, Texas. Broken Arrow's Prelims performance time is set for 2:29 PM, with the Finals performance time at approximately 9:34 or 9:45 PM. A full, detailed itinerary regarding this contest will be available on eNews the week of February 19th. Tickets can be purchased via email or in person; ticket prices are $14 for Prelims, $17 for Finals, and $23 for a Prelims/Finals Combo. For more information regarding the contest, please CLICK HERE.

WGI World Championships Hotel and Ticket Information
If you are planning to make the trip to Dayton for the WGI Championships to support Broken Arrow Indoor Percussion, itâ€™s recommended to make hotel accommodations and purchase tickets now, as hotels and finals tickets will sell out! For a comprehensive list of Dayton-Area hotels and prices, please visit http://www.wgi.org/hotels.php. Broken Arrow will be staying at the DoubleTree Suites in Miamisburg. Tickets for World Championships can be bought online, over the phone, or by mail; Prelims and Semi-Finals tickets are general admission and only sold at the door (unless purchased as part of the "VIP" package). World Finals tickets are reserved seating, and can be purchased online or by phone. Ticket information can be found at http://www.wgi.org/contents/Tickets-Perc.html. All World Class events for Broken Arrow Indoor will be held at the University of Dayton Arena.

FUNCTIONS
For directions on how to update your family information and to enter volunteer hours in Charms, CLICK HERE.

FUNDRAISING
Cori Aschkenas - BABandFundraising@gmail.com

CHOCOLATE - Chocolate bars and chocolate covered almonds have been ordered once again, and will be available for purchase at the February 21 band parent meeting. Indoor Percussion members can fundraise for current trip accounts, and Pride members can get a head start on fundraising towards next seasonâ€™s trip accounts.

NEW FUNDRAISER!!! - We are so excited for this new fundraiser we will be offering beginning at the February 21 band parent meeting! We know you will be too! It is one we have not offered before, but we are certain it will be popular! We canâ€™t say just yet what it is, but look for details in next weekâ€™s eNews, and join the fundraising email list if youâ€™re not already on it.

FIRST ANNUAL BA BANDS GARAGE SALE - SATURDAY, MARCH 25:
When: Saturday, March 25, 2017
Where: Broken Arrow Memorial Stadium Parking Lot
Time: 7:00AM to 3:00PM

If you are interested in volunteering at the garage sale or to help prepare for the sale now, please contact us at BABandsGarageSale@gmail.com or BABandFundraising@gmail.com.

NEW!!! GARAGE SALE DROP OFF TIMES - In order to make this a huge fundraising success, we need your donated items!! Ask your friends, neighbors, and family for items as well!

You can drop off your items to donate to the sale on the following dates:
Thursday, 2/16 - 6:30PM - 9:00PM
Saturday, 2/18 - 10:00AM - 12:00Noon
Tuesday, 2/21 - 5:30PM - 6:30PM (before band parent meeting)

Drop off location for each date/time is the parking lot in front of the band hall.

For large furniture and appliances, please contact us at or BABandsGarageSale@gmail.com to make drop off or pick-up arrangements.

Some examples of what we need ----
Donated Items - Examples:
Clothing all ages and sizes, Shoes/Boots, Coats/Jackets, Costumes, Prom Dresses/Dressy clothing, Purses/Totes/Bags/Luggage, Electronics, Furniture, Home Decor/Frames/Art/Pictures/Pillows, Bedding, Toys, Bicycles/Scooters, Games, Yard/Lawn Equipment/Planters/Garden Supplies, Outdoor Items/Camping gear, Craft Supplies, Office Equipment/Supplies, Small Appliances, and many other items!!!

Other items we can use for the sale:
Plastic shopping bags, Hangers, Cardboard boxes, Plastic tubs, Newspapers, Zip-Lock bags (all sizes), Safety pins, Clothes pins, Poster Board, Clorox Wipes, Gloves, Box Tape, Shelving, Clothing Racks

If you have questions about what to donate, please contact us at BABandsGarageSale@gmail.com or BABandFundraising@gmail.com.

PRIDE STORE
Sheri Sharp - BAPrideStore@gmail.com

NEW! INDOOR PERCUSSION SHOW BUTTONS - You can now pre-order your Indoor Percussion Show Buttons. The buttons are $5 each. Order forms are due by February 21! We hope to have these completed before the March 4 Dallas Regional. You can turn in the order with check or cash to Lisa Good or put the form and payment into the payment slot near the orchestra room. Email us at bapridestore@gmail.com if you need a form.

PRIDE STORE OPEN AT PARENT MEETING ON FEB 21 - The Pride Store will be open before and after the February 21 Parent Meeting! We will open at 6PM. You may pick up your pre-ordered STREET SIGNS, pre-ordered Rose Parade and Age of Discovery Buttons, and turn in orders for Indoor Percussion Show Buttons (they are due that day). We hope to see you at the first Pride Store of 2017!

SPECIAL EVENTS

Thank you to all who volunteered at the WGPO event yesterday! Your continued support of our band program is greatly appreciated!

If you have any questions, feel free to email us at baspecialevents@gmail.com.

OPERATIONS
Feel free to contact us at any time at baprideoperations@gmail.com.

CONCESSIONS
Soccer season is here! If you would be willing to volunteer one or two games this season, email baconcessions@gmail.com.

First game is Feb 21. We need 4-6 volunteers.

Feb 23 - We need 4-6 volunteers.

CLICK HERE to get your free food handlers card.

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

Volunteer Grants: Did you know that some companies pay volunteer grants for their employees who volunteer hours for organizations. Is your company one of those? Do you work for Walmart, DirecTV, IBM or State Farm? Those are 4 companies of the many who offer volunteer grants. Check with your HR department! This is a great opportunity that allows your hard work to benefit BA Bands! Most of these grants are around $500. Turn your volunteer hours into money!

If you have a contact at a company that might be interested in sponsoring the Pride, let us know!

COMMUNICATIONS
CHECK YOUR JUNK MAIL FOR BA BANDS E-MAILS! Please check your Spam or Junk mail folder for emails from any BA Bands email addresses. These include but are not limited to: BAConcessions@gmail.com; bapridework@hotmail.com; BABandFundRaising@gmail.com;; BASpecialEvents@gmail.com; and BAStadiumCleanup@gmail.com.

If you see any of these emails in your Junk or Spam folder, add the email address for those emails to your contact list. That should ensure you receive future emails correctly. If you wish to be removed from any of these mailing lists, send a message to the appropriate address and ask to be removed.

If you continue to have problems, email James Royal at babandcommunications@gmail.com for help.

Upcoming Dates and Events
Feb 14 - HS Symphonic Band 2 Basketball Band - 6:15-9:30pm
Feb 16 - Championship Ring Sizing - 2:30-4:00pm
Feb 17 - HS Wind Ensemble Basketball Band - 6:15-9:30pm
Feb 18 - JH Solo 7 Ensemble Contest
Feb 21 - Band Parent Meeting - European Concert Tour Meeting
Feb 23 - Indoor Percussion Preview Performance
Feb 25 - WGPO Contest - Southmoore HS
Feb 27 - Chamber concert - 7pm
Feb 27 - Uniform Check in for Old Pride Uniforms - 2:30-4:00pm
Feb 29 - MS Combined Concert at BAPAC - 7:00pm
Mar 1 - Pride Composite Photos Session - 2:30-4:00pm
Mar 4 - Indoor Percussion - WGI Dallas Regional
Mar 6 - Broken Arrow Solo and Ensemble Contest (5:00-9:00pm)
Mar 9 - MS OSSAA Band Contest
Mar 21 - Solo Recital
Mar 23 - TCC Jazz Festival
Mar 27 - FA Band concert - 7pm BAPAC
Mar 28 - HS Band concert - 7pm BAPAC
Mar 30 - TCC Band Festival
April 1 - Band Fair (9-12pm)
April 1 - Indoor Percussion - WGPO State Championships (Mustang HS)
April 3 - Band Fair (5:30-8)
April 4 - Band Fair (5:30-8)
April 11 - OSSAA State Band Contest - Owasso HS
April 13/14 - OSSAA State BAnd Contest - Jenks HS / OU
April 17 - Indoor Percussion Send Off Performance
April 19-22 - Indoor Percussion - WGI World Championships (Dayton, OH)
April 26 - OSSAA State Jazz Contest - UCO

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