BA Bands eNews

November 5, 2018

-Directors Notes-


What an AMAZING WEEK OF REHEARSALS!
The staff and I are so impressed with the commitment of the Pride members in this week’s rehearsals. The quality of the show design and performance skills have both been dramatically elevated this week. The members and staff are so excited for this final week of the competitive season and are eager to push our performances to the highest levels of quality that are possible. This is going to be a fun and exciting week!


Pride Send Off Dress Rehearsal for Grand Nationals - MONDAY NIGHT!
The Pride Send Off Dress Rehearsal will be on Monday, November 5. This will be an excellent opportunity to see the Pride’s show “THE United States of America“ before they depart for the BOA Grand National Championship in Indianapolis, IN. The Pride will, once again, sponsor this event as a benefit to BA Neighbors. Admission fee for the event is a canned food or non-perishable food item. This is an excellent opportunity to give back to our Broken Arrow community. The gates to the Grand Stand seating will open at 8:30pm and the program will begin at approximately 8:45pm. We will once again sponsor this event as a benefit to BA Neighbors. Bring a canned food item and come out and watch the Pride. Invite your friends! At the conclusion of the event the Pride members will need to load the trucks for equipment to be ready for their EXPO Indoor rehearsal the following day.




BOA Grand Nationals Preliminary Performance Time Confirmed
The Grand National Preliminary Schedule has now been released to the competing Bands and their supporters. The Broken Arrow Pride will perform in the BOA Grand National Preliminary contest on FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 9 AT 3:00PM EST.


Expo Square Rehearsal
The Pride will hold a special rehearsal in the Tulsa Expo Square River Spirit Center on Tuesday, November 6.  ALL Pride members will meet at the High School on Tuesday morning (freshman will also meet at the HIGH SCHOOL).  All members will meet in the High School INDOOR ATHLETIC FACILITY at 8:45am for a quick meeting before loading the buses. The Pride will have an extended rehearsal (indoors) until 6:30pm. Lunch will be provided upon the students' arrival at Expo Square. At the conclusion of the rehearsal, the Pride will load up the buses and return to to BAHS. We expect to arrive at BAHS by 7:30pm. This will be an amazing opportunity for the Pride to put the finishing touches on their show in a controlled “dome” environment. As is previous years, this entire event is a closed rehearsal.


Indianapolis Trip to BOA Grand Nationals
Broken Arrow's trip to Grand Nationals will be here soon. To prepare for this trip, here are a few deadlines of note:

• Monday (11/5) - Send Off Dress Rehearsal Performance!
  
• Tuesday (11/6) - Expo Square Private Rehearsal - All Day
• Wednesday (11/7) - Rehearsal and Depart for Indianapolis (Report at 11:00pm; depart at 11:30pm)
• Thursday (11/8) - Arrive in Indianapolis / Rehearsal
• Friday (11/9) - Pride Performs in Grand National Prelims (3:00pm)
• Saturday (11/10) - Grand National Semi Finals and Finals (should we advance)
• Sunday (11/11) - Return to Broken Arrow (8:00pm approximate arrival time)

• Notes / Code of Conduct / Information
  
• Trip Itinerary
  
• Grand National Prelim Schedule – Thursday
  
• Grand National Prelim Schedule – Friday
  
• BOA Grand National Championship Daily Schedule
  
• Grand Nationals Lucas Oil Site Overview
  
• Grand National Driving Directions

• December 1 - Final Round Auditions for All State at Westmoore HS
• January 11 & 12 - NBDA All District Band Clinic and Concert at Bartlesville HS
• January 17-19 - OMEA All State Band Clinic and Concert at Tulsa PAC

PRIDE SCHEDULE FOR GRAND NATIONALS WEEK

Monday - 4:30-8:30 (Send Off Performance at 9:00pm - Load Semis after performance)
Tuesday - 8:45 report to Indoor Athletic Facility - EXPO Rehearsal Day
Wednesday - 3:30-6:00 (Load Semis after rehearsal
                   11:00pm Report to HS - load and depart for Indy

Refer to the Indianapolis Itinerary for details for the week’s schedule

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.

• 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
  

Copyright - 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-


FUNCTIONS

Sophomore / Junior parents, we need donations for Senior Reception on November 13 after Sounds of the Stadium.  Follow this LINK to sign-up to provide something.

SENIORS...The senior reception will be held at the BAPAC following Sounds of the Stadium on Tuesday, November 13th.  This will be a fun event for seniors and their immediate family.  We will meet in the board room of the PAC immediately following the concert.

SPECIAL EVENTS

OPERATIONS

We need WHITE duct tape for the upcoming EXPO day of practice!  Please bring your contribution to the cause to the band parent meeting Tuesday night!!


GroupMe update will include times, locations, and event info for the competition season as they become available.

baprideoperations@gmail.com



CONCESSIONS

November 9th is a scheduled Playoff game hosted at Memorial stadium. This is the same time the Pride will be in Indy for Nationals. Please consider signing up to volunteer in concessions if you will be in town this night. Thank You!

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

Looking to add a few more people to the Marketing and Development team. If you are interested, please email Carrie Crane @ development.bapride@gmail.com or call me 918-902-3710.

SPONSORSHIPS:
Pride parents, if you own a business or work for a business that would like to become a sponsor, we have many levels to get involved with Broken Arrow Bands. Businesses can show their support and be acknowledged with several forms advertising. Please contact me for more information. Carrie Crane 918-902-3710 or 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.


SECRET GARDEN CANDLES FUNDRAISER - Deadline for orders is Monday November 5. Before 3:30pm that day, give to Mrs. Good directly or place in the payment locker. After 3:30pm, bring it with you to the Send Off Performance that evening; Debbie will be outside the center main gate at the stadium collecting orders/money from 8:00-8:30pm.

WREATH/EVERGREEN FUNDRAISER- These have been ordered. They will be delivered the week of November 12-16. We will have a firm date and time for pickups as soon as we know it. Because we are required to order in bulk for these items (by the case), there will be extras available for purchase when they arrive.


CHOCOLATE FUNDRAISER - 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.


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 Family 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


SEND OFF PICKUP MONDAY 8PM - We will be available near the gates on Monday night at send off performance around 8pm for those who have not picked up show shirts, GoBA shirts, buttons, jackets, and most decals. Last chance to pick up before Indy. We will not have store items for sale.


FLAGS!! FLAGS!! FLAGS!! FOR INDY - Stop by near the gates at send-off on Monday evening around 8PM to get your free flags for waving at Indy! We will also be passing out bundles of flags to anyone going to Indy who would like to pass flags out to the audience at all Indy performances. There are 3 performances so pass out accordingly. When distributing flags just mention that they are free and if they ask why we are handing them out, you can mention our show and that we are spreading the American spirit! Many people will love receiving the flags. Many kids from other bands loved getting them in St. Louis. Please also pick up flags left on the floor or in the trash at Lucas Oil stadium. Any you find may be handed out or bring them home and drop off at band office. Thank you! Go Pride!

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
NOTE: All Playoff football games are REQUIRED for all Pride members and are scheduled based on the BA Football Team's progress through the OSSAA HS Playoffs

Nov 5 - Send Off Dress Rehearsal Performance
Nov 6 - Pride to Expo Center (all day)
Nov 7 - Pride Leaves for Indianapolis
Nov 8 - Arrive in Indianapolis / Rehearsal Day
Nov 9 - BOA Grand National Championship Prelims Performance
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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