BA Bands eNews

September 24, 2018

-Directors Notes-

The Broken Arrow Invitational is NEXT Week!
Join us for the Broken Arrow Marching Band Invitational at Tiger Field on October 6. Witness some of the nation's finest marching band programs as bands representing Oklahoma, Arkansas, Texas and Missouri compete in the 2018 BAI. The Pride of Broken Arrow will perform in exhibition following the finals competition at 10:00pm. We hope to see you next Saturday! There are still several open positions to fill for the BAI - - Please help the BA Bands and volunteer!


Next Band Parent Meeting - October 9
The next meeting of the Broken Arrow Band Parents Association will be at 7:00pm on October 9 in the BAHS Band Hall.


Section Gifts
As we approach our two big trips of the Pride season, many sections and their parents are already planning for special gifts for the members to help celebrate. We know that the Pride activity requires a significant commitment from members and their families. To help ensure that section gifts do not add to the financial burden, we ask that limit the cost of any section gifts for the entire season to $25 or less. (That limit can be over and above the cost of section shirts, if necessary). Concerning section shirts, we would like to remind all section leaders and their parents that all section shirts should be short-sleeved T's ONLY and all artwork must be approved by the directors in advance of any orders being placed.


Pride of Broken Arrow "Letter Policy":
To be eligible for a letter with the Pride of Broken Arrow, a student must complete the following criteria:

1) Be selected by directors to participate in the Pride; and
2) Compete in a contest with the Pride, either by participating on field or by traveling with the band as a shadow, crew member or alternate (a shadow being defined as a student who may travel to a competition as a substitute but may not take part in an on-field performance at each event).

In addition, Pride directors may, at their discretion, choose to award a letter to a student who is named to the Pride but is unable to participate in competitions because of various circumstances. Students who meet these criteria will be provided a letter certificate after the first competition in which they participate or after the directors award them a letter. Until such time, a Pride jacket may be worn without a letter.


Upcoming HS Wind Band Concert - October 15
The Wind bands at BAHS will present their first band concert of the school year on Monday, October 15.  This concert is free to the public and will be held at the Broken Arrow Performing Arts Center beginning at 7:00pm.


OBA Finals Reserved Tickets
Ticket Requests may be placed in the HS Band Office with Mrs. Good for OBA Finals Tickets. The BA Band will be able to secure a limited number of tickets in the "BA Section”. Tickets are $15 each and will assigned on a first come, first served basis. Tickets may also be purchased at the stadium on contest day, but can't be guaranteed to be placed in the "BA Section." Place ticket orders with Mrs. Good at the HS Band Office. Tickets will be delivered once we receive them from OBA (typically the week prior to the contest). Tickets will be delivered once we receive them from OBA (typically the week prior to the contest).


Combined Pride & Tradition Rehearsal (9/17)
The Pride and Tradition will hold their combined rehearsal to learn the PreGame show on Monday, September 17 from 6:00-8:30 at BA’s Memorial Stadium (if rain, we will meet in the adjacent Indoor Turf Facility). This will set up the Pride and Tradition to perform the PreGame show at the final 3 Varsity Home Games on Sept 21 (Jenks), Oct 5 (Westmoore) and Nov 1 (Enid). NOTE: The Nov1 does occur on a Thursday and is a required performance for ALL Tradition and Pride members!

PRIDE SCHEDULE FOR THIS WEEK

Horn Line
  Monday  3:15-6:00
  Tuesday  3:20-6:30
  Wednesday  OFF
  Thursday  5:00-9:00
  Friday  3:30-8:00
  Saturday  1:00-9:00 (Parent Performance at 9:00)

Percussion
  Monday  3:15-6:00
  Tuesday  3:20-6:30
  Wednesday  OFF
  Thursday  5:00-9:00
  Friday  3:30-8:00
  Saturday  1:00-9:00 (Parent Performance at 9:00)

Color Guard
  Monday  4:00-6:00
  Tuesday  5:00-9:00
  Wednesday  OFF
  Thursday  5:00-9:00
  Friday  3:30-8:00
  Saturday  9:00-1:00 AND 5:00-9:00 (Parent Performance at 9:00)

Tradition of Broken Arrow
The Tradition of Broken Arrow is comprised of all Freshman and Sophomore band members AND the Pride of Broken Arrow members. The following is a list of upcoming dates and performances for the Tradition of Broken Arrow. FYI - There will be NO Tradition at the HS Football Game this week. The First Full Tradition and Pride game will be on September 21 vs. Jenks. Info regarding Tradition Fees for Uniform Parts and fees will be sent home in a handout with students this week.

• Oct 5- 6:00-10:30- Homecoming Football Game - BA vs Westmoore
  
• Nov 1- 6:00-10:30- Home Football Game - BA vs. Enid (NOTE: This is a THURSDAY game)
  
• Nov 28-30- 3:30-5:30- Christmas Parade Rehearsals at BAHS
  
• Dec 1- 9:00-11:00- BA Christmas Parade - Main Street
  
• May 11- 9:00-11:00- BA Rooster Days Parade - Main Street
  
• May 11- 11:30-1:00- Uniform Check in at BAHS
  

Closed and Open Rehearsals
As always, our Pride rehearsals are closed to the public. However, in these beginning stages of learning the show, we will open rehearsal to family and friends periodically.


Copyright - Photos, video, Audio Recordings are prohibited
The following is a copyright reminder to our family, friends and fans of the Pride of Broken Arrow. In order to protect the rights of the original composers and copyright owners who license their music to the Pride of Broken Arrow, Bands of America and Broken Arrow Public Schools strictly prohibit the use of audio and video recording technology - including mobile devices and live streaming applications - during and rehearsal or performance setting. We thank you for your cooperation and for complying with the law.

-BA Bands Parent Association-


PRESIDENTS
PARENT CONNECTION AND SUPPORT INFO

From Monica Dooley: New parents! I promised you a mentor at the start of the season and I have yet to assign you one. Apart from texting or emailing me personally, which I have been happy to accommodate so far, my goal with this parent support/mentor group was to have relationships occur in a more organic way than for me to assign people to one another. With that said, the section parents have set up a get together outside the gate at the next open rehearsal for all of your section to meet and greet and discover that you are not alone in this overwhelming and exciting trek we call being a pride parent! Please come about 30 minutes earlier than the usual on the next open rehearsal date and look for your section sign. Go, chat, discover, enjoy! Also, use my email address at brokenarrowpridementors@gmail.com for any questions concerning a mentor. I hope to see y'all next open!


FUNCTIONS

Thank you this week to Chuy’s for providing a great meal for your students. If you need a meal this week, go by Chuy’s and ask for a manager and tell them THANK YOU for feeding your kids!!

Beginning in October we will have a need for MANY sewers, rippers, ironers, etc. Watch for more information here on exact time/date that we will be meeting.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Please save these dates and plan on participating in one or more of these important upcoming events:

• Broken Arrow Invitational - Saturday, October 6, 2018
  Please Note: Volunteer Meeting Thursday, October 4, 2018 - This meeting is not mandatory, but attendance is highly encouraged. This preparation will help make sure the event goes smoothly.
  
  Approximately 100 volunteers have signed up so far. We would like to have 200 - 250 volunteers total, spread across 2 shifts. The first shift will begin at approximately 10:00 am and the second shift will begin at approximately 5:00 pm. However, we can use volunteers who are available at any time. Please do not let starting times be a deterrent. We can find a place for you help.
  
  Next week’s eNews will contain a list of volunteers and job assignments, so please sign up before this coming weekend. This is an extremely important fundraising event for the band and your support is crucial. This is a great opportunity to meet other band parents and have some fun working together.
    !!-Sign up for the BAI-!!
  
  
  
• OK Bandmasters Association Competition- Saturday, October 20, 2018
    Sign up for OBA
  

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



OPERATIONS

On this week's "To Do" list:

• Re-measure / Dot the fields (to include, stadium, practice field, and indoor facility)
• Move screen carts/benches to greenhouse storage area.
  
• Dry-run load semi with front ensemble carts, numbering for easier loading once competition travel begins.

baprideoperations@gmail.com



CONCESSIONS

Upcoming game date we need volunteers...
October BAFA games we need volunteers for the following dates;  October 4th, 15th, 16th, 22nd, and 25th.  Sign up through the google form.

Our next home game will be October 5th. We still need many volunteers for this night. This is homecoming and Pink out night!

There are multiple JV and 8th/9th grade games coming up in September.  We still need more volunteers. 

OCTOBER 6th is BAI - we need 20 volunteers for concessions.  (we close down for BA's performance) CLICK HERE

OCTOBER 20th is OBA - We need 35-70 people, volunteers for concessions the option will be to sign up for shift work.  (we close down for BA's performance)  CLICK HERE

Sign up to volunteer in the concessions CLICK HERE. Click on the form select the dates you are able to volunteer.


We appreciate everyone who volunteers in the concessions!

For any questions Email Baconcessions@gmail.com

To get your food handler card for this season CLICK HERE.



MARKETING & DEVELOPMENT
Carrie Crane -- development.bapride@gmail.com


Remember to support our supporters !




COMMUNICATIONS
GET UPDATES ON YOUR PHONE AS TEXT MESSAGES! Join the BA Band Parents 2018 group in Remind. Text @babandpa to 81010. You can also send a blank email to babandpa@mail.remind.com to get messages as emails. You can also join at https://www.remind.com/join/babandpa.

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.



FUNDRAISING
Sheri Sharp - BABandFundraising@gmail.com

If you would like to receive fundraising emails, please email us at BABandFundraising@gmail.com and let us know you’d like to be added.


TUESDAY NIGHT!!! PANDA EXPRESS DINE OUT NIGHT - SEPTEMBER 25 3PM-9PM
Panda Express has graciously offered to hold a Dine Out night fundraiser for the Pride of Broken Arrow on Tuesday, September 25 from 3PM-9PMThe Pride of Broken Arrow will receive 20% of sales!You must show a printed flyer or show it on your phone. CLICK HERE for the flyer.  We hope you will mark your calendars and we see you there to support this great season of the Pride!

AMISH BAKERY FUNDRAISER - This Fundraiser ends Tuesday, September 25.  Turn in your order summary sheet (not all the order forms, just the summary sheet please!) and money to Mrs. Good in the band office or put in the payment locker outside the orchestra room. No late orders please!


CHOCOLATE FUNDRAISER - we have received a new shipment of chocolate, and it will be available for purchase on Saturday from 12:00pm - 1:30pm in the band hallway.  The next opportunity after that will be the October 9 band parent meeting.  Note: Chocolate is ONLY sold during scheduled fundraiser pickup dates/times and band parent meetings.  Cash/checks for payment only please. Important to remember - if you turn in money from selling chocolate, please mark it as a band payment so that it gets posted to Charms that way; you will have already paid the profit upfront. CLICK HERE for the chocolate fundraiser guidelines.


PHONE CORD FUNDRAISER UPDATE - Phone cords are here! Contact Debbie to arrange a time to pick yours up. An email has been sent out to those who ordered. You can also pick them up on Saturday from 12:00-1:30pm at the high school in the band hallway at the fundraising table.


FALL FLOWERS UPDATE - The flowers are ready! We scheduled delivery pickup on Friday from 5:30-7:00pm at the Ace Westlake store at 81st and Aspen (NOT the high school). An email has gone out to those who ordered. Please make sure that if you can’t be there yourself, you send someone - family or friend - to pick up your order for you. We cannot store these orders; they must be picked up at that time.


FUNDRAISING VOLUNTEERS - Want to help us?If you would like to volunteer with fundraising, we would like to hear from you. We are looking for 2-3 people to join this team. Let us know by emailing at babandfundraising@gmail.com and mention that you are interested in helping with fundraising.


::::::: PLEASE READ - IMPORTANT UPDATE::::::: - You MUST include your contact information (email address and phone number) on ALL fundraiser order forms before turning them in (even if the form doesn't ask for that info). Also, if you are not receiving our fundraising emails already and you participate in fundraising at all, you need to be added to that email list because that is the best way to receive current news about fundraisers; please ask to be added to that email list if you are not already on it.  Finally, be sure to join the Broken Arrow Bands Members and Supporters Group on Facebook.  We will upload fundraiser order forms and guidelines to the files section there each month once they begin.


LEGENDS CAR WASH FUNDRAISER - CODE 1219 IS GOOD YEAR ROUND!
Need a car wash? Each time the code 1219 is entered, the BA Bands program gets 20% of the sale at Legends Car Wash at Kenosha and Aspen (2300 W. Kenosha). This link has a bar code and the code number. CLICK HERE for the link. Download the graphic to your phone so you can show the barcode or give them the code each time you have your car washed at Legends! Thanks to Legends Car Wash for their support of the Pride!


PRIDE WORK - Earn Money For Your Band Trip Account - There are so many ways to earn money for your band trip account! Start earning money now for the 2018 marching season.

Many of these opportunities go quickly. The work sign-ups are sent via email to those on the Pride Work email list. Please ask to get on the Pride Work email list by writing to bapridework@gmail.com.

For Stadium Cleanup, please send an email to bastadiumcleanup@gmail.com

* Food Handlers Permit - If you plan to handle food at any of these events, you will need a Volunteer Food Handler’s Permit. You can acquire the permit online and it only takes a few minutes to complete. You can take the course and print your permit online at this link: Volunteer Online Food Handler’s Permit For more information, please email bapridework@gmail.com



PRIDE STORE
Sheri Sharp - BABandFundraising@gmail.com or BAPrideStore@gmail.com

For the latest information and updates on the Pride Store, join our e-mail list by writing to us at babandfundraising@gmail.com


SHOW BUTTON PICS MAKE-UP and GROUP PICS::This Saturday, September 29 starting at 12PM (noon) This will be a time for those needing makeup pictures or group pictures. PLEASE get our button photo made if you have not already!

PRIDE STORE OPEN THIS SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 12PM - 6PM

• We will be open in the band hall across from the band room!
• We will have the reorder of the popular flag logo tees available! If you placed an order for one at the last parent meeting, plan to stop by and pick up your shirt(s). We will have these shirts to sell as well! So stop by to purchase!
  
• We plan to have our NEW Pride flag logo lapel pins and Pride logo necklaces also!!!! We will have hats, visors, flag beanies, flag Pride bags, popsockets, phone lanyards, and all of our usual items! If you ordered flag logo tees, band mom/guard mom shirts, soft shell jackets and decals (ordered before 9/11), please stop by to pick up!
  

• October 6 at stadium at BAI
• October 9 before and after parent meeting
  

• BAI shirts and patches! (available 10/6 at BAI)
• NEW! 2 Styles of Pride ALUMNI T-Shirts! These will debut at BAI Pride Store on October 6
• Reorder of Red Star Tees and Navy Star Hoodies (available 10/6 at BAI)
• NEW! Flag Pride of BA Logo Lapel Pins (plan to have available at 9/29 Pride Store)
• NEW! Pride of BA Logo Necklaces (plan to have available at 9/29 Pride Store)

• Band mom and Guard mom tees
• Flag Logo Tees
• Decals ordered before 9/11
• Soft shell jackets
  

• Luggage and Dog Tags
• Decal orders placed on or before 9/29

• GOBA Shirts
• Pre-Order Show Shirts (kids will receive theirs before we distribute pre-ordered shirts - date TBD)
• Pre-Order Show Buttons (kids will receive theirs before we distribute pre-ordered shirts - date TBD)
• Decal orders placed on or before 9/29 

• All decal orders
• Ornaments

• Street Signs

PRIDE LETTER JACKETS - ORDER NOW!
The Pride Store does not take orders for Pride Letter Jackets.
Starting now, you may go directly to Yvonne's Monograms & Embroidery and order during their operating hours of M-F 7AM-4PM!
You can stop by to get a fitting and order your Pride Jacket! Please bring your student with you to order so they can try on samples to get the correct size.
***Remember this is the only jacket that may be worn with the Pride uniform.***
*If you want your jacket before BOA in St Louis or State Championship OBA (both in October), please order before August 31!
*Pride Jackets are $235.27 and require a $50 deposit when ordering. Balance is due when jacket is picked up.
*The price includes the jacket with graduation year on sleeve, BA Pride logo on back, student name and instrument embroidered on right chest, and a "letter" sewn on after your student receives it from their Director.
*Yvonne’s Monograms & Embroidery, Inc. is located on Main Street at 411 North Main Street, Broken Arrow, OK 74012. Hours are Monday - Friday 7:00AM to 4:00PM. Phone 918-451-1902. If you have any questions regarding Pride jackets, please let me know at BAPrideStore@gmail.com.

PRIDE STORE VOLUNTEERS - Want to help us?
If you would like to volunteer in the Pride Store, we have fun and will welcome you to join our crazy crew!  Let us know by emailing at babandfundraising@gmail.com or bapridestore@gmail.com

HAVE YOU SEEN THIS SEASON'S PRIDE PHOTOS OF BAND CAMP, COMPETITIONS, REHEARSAL AND MORE? - These pictures can be purchased online only.  Ordering online is easy and you can see ALL of the photos you wish to see.   CLICK HERE to see the photos and purchase. All profits go to our band booster account!



Upcoming Dates and Events
Sept 28 - Pride Rehearsal
Sept 29 - Pride Saturday Rehearsal & Dress Rehearsal Performance - Time TBA
Oct 5 - Game: BA vs Westmoore (homecoming)
Oct 6 - BAI - Broken Arrow Invitational Band Contest - All Day
Oct 9 - Band Parent Meeting
Oct 12 - Pride Hornline & Battery Perc to FB Game @ Edmond Santa Fe (Guard and Front Ensemble Rehearsal)
Oct 13 - Pride Saturday Rehearsal & Dress Rehearsal Performance - Time TBA
Oct 15 - HS Band Concert - 7:00 BAPAC
Oct 20 - OBA State Marching Band Championship - All Day - at Broken Arrow
Oct 22 -  Indoor Percussion Info Meeting - 6:30pm - BAHS Band Hall
Oct 24 - OSSAA Marching Contest - All Day - at Tahlequah
Oct 26-28 - BOA St Louis Super Regional Trip
Nov 1 - Game: BA vs Enid (home). Pride Senior Night
Nov 3 - All State / All District Auditions at Broken Arrow
Nov 3 - Pride Saturday Rehearsal
Nov 5 - Send Off Dress Rehearsal Performance
Nov 6 - Pride to Expo Center (all day)
Nov 7 - Pride Leaves for Indianapolis (11:00pm approx.)
Nov 8 - Arrive in Indianapolis / Rehearsal Day
Nov 9 - BOA Grand National Championship Prelims Performance (3:15pm approx.)
Nov 10 - BOA Grand National Championship Semi-Finals and Finals (should we advance)
Nov 11 - Return to Broken Arrow
Nov 12 - Pride Rehearsal - Grand Nationals Wrap up, Sounds of Stadium prep
Nov 13 - Sounds of the Stadium Concert - 7pm BAPAC
Nov 15 - Pride at BAHS Bonfire Pep Rally / Photos at Stadium
Nov 16 - Game: Playoff Game 2 TBD
Nov 19 - Indoor Percussion Auditions (3:30-6:00)
Nov 20 - Indoor Percussion Auditions (3:30-6:00)
Nov 27 - HS Chamber Concert - 7pm BAPAC Lobby
Nov 30 - Game: State Championship Playoff Game TBD
Dec 1 - All State Auditions
Dec 1 - BA Christmas Parade
Dec 2 - Jazz Concert
Dec 6 - Percussion Concert
Dec 11 - Freshman Academy Band Concert
Dec 13 - HS Band Concert

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