BA Bands eNews

March 6, 2019

-Directors Notes-

Indoor Percussion

Wed (3/6) 3:30-6 PM (MANDATORY Rehearsal- Pit and Battery)
Thurs (3/7) 3:30-8 PM (MANDATORY Rehearsal- All Members)
Fri (3/8) Leave for WGI Indianapolis Regional (6:00 AM Depart)
Mon (3/11) Arrive @ BAHS from Indianapolis (approx. 4:00 AM)
Mon (3/11) 5-9 PM (TBA)
Tues (3/12) 3:30-7 PM
Thurs(3/13) 3:30-7 PM

WGI Indianapolis Regional Information
Can’t make it to Indy for the Regional? FloMarching offers a Live Stream on a variety of platforms to watch BA Indoor and all competing groups throughout the 2019 WGI season. visit www.FloMarching.com for more information

Indianapolis General Schedule:
Fri (3/8): Depart from BAHS (approx. 6:00 AM)
Fri (3/8): PM- Arrive in Indianapolis, Evening Rehearsal
Sat (3/9): Morning Rehearsal, 4:52 PM EST Prelims Performance
Sun (3/10): Morning Rehearsal, 2:10 PM EST (Earliest Finals Performance Time)
Sun (3/10): PM- Depart Indianapolis
Mon (3/11): Early Morning Arrive in BA (approx. 4:00 AM CST)
The full itinerary for the trip can be found here!


Closed and Open Rehearsals
As always, Indoor Percussion rehearsals are closed to the public. However, occasionally throughout the season, we will open rehearsal to family and friends periodically; parents may want to come at the end of our rehearsals to see and hear the progress of the 2019 Indoor Percussion program. THIS Thursday (3/7), the Main Gym/Tiger Fieldhouse will be open to visitors during the final 30 minutes of rehearsal.


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

Indoor Percussion Payments and Dues
Dues for Indoor Percussion for 2019 are the following:

Battery and Front Ensemble: $1100
Soloist: $750
Visual Ensemble: $500

Checks can given to Mrs. Good in the Fine Arts office or placed in the Fine Arts Wing payment dropbox located in the Orchestra Hallway. Payment due dates for fees are due on the following dates:

Battery and Front Ensemble
March 15th: $350

Soloist & Visual Ensemble
March 15th: $250



Band Parent Meeting - February 5
The next Band Parent Meeting will be February 5th, 2019 in the high school Band Hall.


2019 Color Guard Training Sessions
All current color guard members and prospective guard members will begin their training sessions and rehearsals on Friday, February 8 at the BAHS Band Hall from 6:00-9:00pm. Wear comfortable black attire. $30 instructional / participation fee. Sessions run on Feb 8, 15, 22 and March 1 & 8. Auditions will be on March 25 & 26. Additional training dates for returning members (sabre, rifle and dance) are on going and communicated directly via the previously established color guard communication network.








-BA Bands Parent Association-


FUNCTIONS

Volunteers Needed for March and April concert events. We are in need of 16 volunteers to chaperone TCC BandFest on Friday, March 29th and 12 volunteers on Tuesday, April 9th for OSSAA. This is for both the High School and Freshman Academy bands. If you are able to take off work either or both days, please send an email to bafunctions@gmail.com and note the date and time you are available and the ensemble you wish to chaperone (i.e. HS Symphonic 1 OR FA Wind Ensemble).


SPECIAL EVENTS

The Broken Arrow Band Program hosted a WGPO Indoor Percussion Event February 2, 2019. To all that volunteered thank you very much. We had over 50 volunteers and had a great event. Again a big thanks to all.

Next event will be hosted on Friday, March 29th so save the date for Indoor Percussion Championships. More details will follow in the next coming weeks.

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

OPERATIONS

If you have any questions regarding our operations team, please email us at:

baprideoperations@gmail.com



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


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 !

Second Annual Concert of Cars!
The Car Show committee  meeting will be announced later this week!




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.


SPRING FLOWER FUNDRAISER- This fundraiser will end on Tuesday, March 5 with all forms/money due before the beginning of the High School concert on Tuesday, March 5. Items ordered will arrive April 13. In addition to the flowers typically offered, new additions this year include a veggie/herb flat that has 2 each of 3 types of tomatoes, peppers, and herbs. Also new are gift cards - customers can purchase gift cards instead and go pick out their products themselves later. Order forms can be found in the high school band office reception area, or you can print them yourself by going to the files section of the Broken Arrow Band Members and Family Group on Facebook (the fundraiser guidelines is the first comment under that file so be sure to read that too!).

GARAGE SALE FUNDRAISER DATE IS SATURDAY, MARCH 30!!!! 8AM-3PM IN THE AUX GYM AT BAHS - Please plan to donate items, volunteer and to shop! More info below on drop-off dates, items to donate, and how to volunteer.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR DROP-OFFS AND FOR GARAGE SALE SET-UP (3/29) AND DAY OF SALE (3/30)
---->Sign up to volunteer!!!!:  CLICK HERE


WE NEED BOXES AND HANGERS! Thanks to those who have donated supplies so far!
Contact Sheri Sharp at babandfundraising@gmail.com if you can donate.


UPCOMING GARAGE SALE DROP-OFF DATES - Save your items and drop-off on one of these dates.
Wednesday 3/6 5:30-6:30PM
Thursday 3/14 5:30-7PM
Tuesday 3/26 5:30-7PM

DROP OFF LOCATION(S):
For 2/19 thru 3/6 Dates - Pride Trailer at Old Westwood School location behind BAHSl - 18th and E. Reno St.
For 3/14 thru 3/26 Dates - BAHS Fine Arts Dock Behind Aux Gym - Pride Trailer


If you have furniture or other large items, we are working out details to drop those off the day before the garage sale. You can also contact Sheri at babandfundraising@gmail.com and we will arrange a pick up of large items!
Some examples of great donations for the garage sale----

• Big ticket items: furniture, electronics, exercise equipment, sports equipment, etc.
• Clothing & accessories for all ages and sizes: Shoes/Boots, Coats/Jackets, Costumes, Prom Dresses/Dressy clothing, Purses/Totes/Bags/Luggage,
  
• Home Decor/Frames/Art/Pictures/Pillows/Bedding, etc.
  
• Toys, Bicycles/Scooters, Games,
  
• Yard/Lawn Equipment/Planters/Garden Supplies, Outdoor Items/Camping gear,
  
• Craft Supplies, Office Equipment/Supplies,
  
• Kitchen/Small Appliances
• and many other items!!!

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.


:::::::REQUIRED FOR ALL FUNDRAISERS::::::: - 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.



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 2019 Indoor Percussion and 2019 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

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

Mar 8/9 - Indoor Percussion to WGI Indianapolis Regional
Mar 12 - BA Solo & Ensemble Festival
Mar 14 - OSSAA Middle School Band Contest
Mar 25/26 - 2019 BA Color Guard Auditions
Mar 28 - TCC Band Festival
Mar 28 - Freshman Academy Band Concert
Mar 29 - BOA Regional Concert Band Festival at Bartlesville (HS WE & SB1)
Arp 6 - NTCA Percussion Contest
Apr 9 - OSSAA State Band Contest at Owasso (All FA & HS Bands except HS WE)
Apr 11 - OSSAA State Band Contest at OU (HS WE Only)
Apr 16 - Centennial Band Concert
Apr 23 - Jazz Concert
Apr 24 - OSSAA State Jazz Contest
Apr 25 - Oneta Ridge Band Concert
Apr 26 - Pride Banquet
Apr 29 - May 3 2019 - Pride Hornline / Percussion Audition Camp
May 2 - Oliver Band Concert
May 7 - HS Band Concert
May 8 - Graduation
May 9 - FA Band Concert
May 11 - Rooster Day Parade / Uniform & Instrument Check in

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