BA Bands eNews
September 16, 2019
-Directors Notes-
Volunteers Make the BA Bands Work!
Thank you to all of the volunteers that worked tirelessly to help advance the success of our amazing Band Students and the entire band program! Just in the past few days, it’s amazing to see the many volunteers that it takes to help our kids: Concessions, Uniform Sizings and Alterations, Washing and returning uniforms, feeding frenzy, chaperones, building props, moving equipment, equipment repairs, preparing for the upcoming BAI, operating the Pride Store, Fundraising, advancing our BA Bands and BA Pride brand through Communications outlets, and on and on and on…. Find a Way to GET INVOLVED NOW!! TRY SOMETHING; YOU’LL LIKE IT!!
A request for our ‘Washer Parents’: please return uniforms either before school or after the school class schedule. Also, be sure to return the cleaned uniforms to the Uniform Room. We just aren’t equipped to drop off cleaned uniforms in the School’s Main Office or in the Band Office.
Arrow Vision Live Stream Football Games
As a note and reminder, the Broken Arrow Arrow Vision Live Stream broadcast of BA Tiger Football is unable to show band performances without being subject to additional copyright licensing, broadcast fees and legal permissions from the copyright holders / publishing companies. As you may be aware, Arrow Vision offers a terrific live web broadcast of BA Tiger Football at no charge. Arrow Vision does a great job promoting the Broken Arrow Bands and Pride of Broken Arrow with their various feature stories throughout the school year. Thank you Arrow Vision for all you do for the BA Bands!
Pride Account Payments
It is important that all Student accounts are current to remain in good standing. At this point all members should have either paid or fundraised at total of $2400 toward their accounts. The Color Guard additional fee is $200. Please check the status of your student account and make sure you are up to date with your account payments. Charter bus sign ups will begin on Saturday and all accounts must be current for a student to receive their bus sticker to sign up.
Pride and Concert Band Instrument User Fees PAST DUE
All User Fees are Past Due.
All State / All District Band Audtion Entry
This week we will be signing up students that will audition for the All District and All State Bands. Entry fee is $25 per student and will be collected by Dr. Pence in the band office. Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band 1 students are required to participate based on the course syllabus requirements and their entry is covered by their band fee for the course (for a single instrument entry). The first round audition for All State is on Saturday, November 9 at BAHS. All other High School band students are encouraged to audition. Note: Freshman students don’t enter until November at the Freshman Academy.
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 Sectionâ€. Tickets are $20 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). The 6A OBA Championship is at Owasso HS on Saturday, November 2.
Combined Pride & Tradition Rehearsal (10-1)
The Pride and Tradition will hold their combined rehearsal to learn the PreGame show on Tuedsay, October 1 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 4 Varsity Home Games on Oct 4 (Norman), Oct 17 (Edmond SF), October 25 (Yukon) and Nov 1 (Edmond Mem). NOTE: The Oct 17 game does occur on a Thursday (during Fall Break) and is a required performance for ALL Tradition and Pride members!
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).
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. Make sure you have a completed registration for CutTime. Future open rehearsal will be communicated via CutTime.
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.
Online Participation & Medical Forms
Attn: Pride Students and Parents: Please use the links below to review, complete and sign the required Pride participation documents. The student form should be completed by the student. The parent form should be completed by one and only (1) parent. The document includes emergency contacts, health information, Pride participation acknowledgements and agreements, etc. You do not need to print the documents unless you want a copy for own records.
(There is a link to the form needed for Annual Physicals. Please follow the process outlined in earlier communications to complete and submit this form).
Parent Form --> https://brokenarrowbands.wufoo.com/forms/r1trwh9i0fqskwc/
Student Form --> https://brokenarrowbands.wufoo.com/forms/r1x10vsl1tx0bh2/
These Online Forms may also be reached by the links on the Broken Arrow Bands website. On the Home Page click on Resources then select the appropriate form at the bottom of the drop down menu.
Pride Schedule for THIS Week (Sept 16-21)
Horn Line & Percussion
Monday- OFF
Tuesday- 3:20-6:30
Wednesday- 3:20-6:00
Thursday- 5:00-9:00
Friday- 3:30-8:00
Saturday- 1:00-9:00 (Perc: 9:00-1:00 and 5:45-9:00)
Color Guard
Monday- OFF
Tuesday- 5:00-9:00
Wednesday- 3:30-6:00
Thursday- 5:00-9:00
Friday- 3:30-8:00
Saturday- 9:00-1:00 and 5:00-9:00
Pride Schedule for NEXT Week (Sept 23-28)
Horn Line & Percussion
Monday- 3:20-6:00
Tuesday- 3:20-6:30
Wednesday- OFF
Thursday- 5:00-9:00
Friday- 3:30 Report time at BAHS (Game at Jenks HS)
Saturday- 1:00-9:00 (Perc: 9:00-1:00 and 5:45-9:00)
Color Guard
Monday- OFF
Tuesday- 5:00-9:00
Wednesday- 3:30-6:00
Thursday- 5:00-9:00
Friday- 3:30 Report time at BAHS (Game at Jenks HS)
Saturday- 9:00-1:00 and 5:00-9:00
Upcoming Pride Trips
Orlando Trip - Detailed Itinerary will be provided prior to departure
BAND HOTEL INFO:
Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista
1751 Hotel Plaza Blvd, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
Thursday, October 10
- Pride early morning report time for departure to Orlando (Charter Airline)
- Late morning arrival in Orlando; load luggage from planes to charter buses; Lunch and time to enjoy Disney Spings
- Check in to Disney Springs Area hotel; Pride Rehearsal
Friday, October 11
- Parade at Walt Disney World (WDW) Magic Kingdom (approx 1:30); Pride Rehearsal; WDW Performance Workshop (tentative)
Saturday, October 12
- BOA Orlando Regional - Camping World Stadium - All day
Sunday, October 13
- Pride to enjoy day at WDW (Magic Kingdom)
Monday, October 14
- Check out of hotel; load luggage on Charter Buses
- Pride to enjoy time at WDW (Disney's Hollywood Studios)
- Evening depart to Orlando Airport
- Late evening departure from Orlando to Tulsa via Charter Airline
Tuesday, October 15
- 2:00am (approx) Arrival at Tulsa Airport
- Students will be dismissed from classes on Tuesday, October 15 due to late arrival time. However, students MAY attend vital classes as needed and as directed by parents.
- 5:00pm Pride Rehearsal in Broken Arrow
St Louis Trip - Detailed Itinerary will be provided prior to departure
BAND HOTEL INFO:
Holiday Inn St Louis - Downtown Convention Center
811 N. 9th St, St Louis, MO, 63101
Friday, October 18
- Departure from Broken Arrow to St Louis via Charter Buses; Arrive in STL; check in to hotel
Saturday, October 19
- BOA St Louis Super Regional - All Day
Sunday, October 20
- Travel from St Louis to Broken Arrow via Charter Bus; 6:00pm (approx) arrival in Broken Arrow
Attendance Communication - Attendance@BrokenArrowPride.com
All members must communicate all Pride absences by emailing attendance@BrokenArrowPride.com Please remember that ALL rehearsal and performances are mandatory beginning July 25. All mini camp and rehearsal sessions prior to July 23 will allow absences based on vacation or attendance to a ‘camp’ (music camp, church camp, etc), however, ALL absences must be communicated in advance. NOTE: The Color Guard Dance Project and Performances are posted.
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 on Sept 13. The First Full Tradition and Pride game will be on October 4 vs. Norman. Info regarding Tradition Fees for Uniform Parts and fees will be sent home in a handout with students this week.
Oct 1- 6:00-8:30Tradition Rehearsal at BAHS
Oct 4- 6:00-10:30Home Football Game - BA vs Norman
Oct 17- 6:00-10:30Football Game - BA vs Santa Fe (NOTE: THURSDAY of FALL BREAK)
Oct 25 - 6:00-10:30 - Football Game - BA vs Yukon
Nov 1- 6:00-10:30Home Football Game - BA vs. Edmond Memorial
Dec 2,4,5- 3:30-5:30Christmas Parade Rehearsals at BAHS
Dec 7- 9:00-11:00BA Christmas Parade - Main Street
May 9- 9:00-11:00BA Rooster Days Parade - Main Street
May 9- 11:30-1:00Uniform Check in at BAHS
-BA Bands Parent Association-
PRESIDENTS
Thank you Volunteers!
The organization couldn’t be successful without the tremendous support of parents and other supporters. Reminder: Each parent is expected to work in concessions for at least one home football game. If you haven’t signed up yet, please do so today! It’s fun, and you can spend time getting to know other parents in the organization.
SIGN UP HERE
CUT TIME
Text Message Information: In order to receive text messages from Cut Time, please verify your phone number and mobile carrier (Verizon, AT&T, etc.) are entered correctly in your settings. If you need help with this, or other Cut Time issues, email lsgood@BAschools.org or BABandpresident@gmail.com.
VICE - PRESIDENTS
babandvp@gmail.com
Game Day Reminders:
- All students need to have a water jug with them during EVERY game (home or away). This is their only source of water for the game. They can refill their jugs with ice and water under the stadium after Friday rehearsal.
- If your student requires a special diet due to a medical condition or religious reason and you haven’t already provided this information, please send this information to babandvp@gmail.com. In the subject line please put “Special Diet - Student Name.â€
Senior Night will be Friday, November 1. Senior reception will be Tuesday night, November 5 following Sounds of the Stadium. Seniors need to submit one baby picture and 4 other band related photos to BABAndVP@gmail.com . Please put in subject “Senior Pics - Student Name.†Pictures are due by October 21.
SPECIAL EVENTS
BAI -
The Broken Arrow Invitationals is less than a month away on October 5th, 2019. Initial signup has been good but we still have lots of spots to fill. Timers, ushers, band guides, ticket takers, and many more. We have a spot for you! Please sign up so we can start filling in spots based on your availability and so we provide and event with true BA Pride excellence.
You can find the sign up form linked below:
2019 BAI Volunteer Sign Up
OPERATIONS
If you have any questions regarding our operations team, please email us at:
BABandoperations@gmail.com
CONCESSIONS
Thank you to all the volunteers who helped in concessions on Friday night! you all are amazing and made Concessions a success!
This week...
BAFA games on Monday and Thursday
You MUST have a Volunteer food handlers card to be in concessions. Get one by following the link below.
Looking forward…
- JV @ HS 9/23
- 8th & 9th @FA 9/26
- JV @ HS 9/30
- 8th & 9th @ FA 10/1
- Next Home Football game 10/4/2019
- BAI Concessions on 10/5/2019 sign up in link. (this is concessions only)
Concessions Volunteering CLICK HERE
Volunteer Food Handlers card CLICK HERE
BAI CONCESSIONS CLICK HERE
For any concessions questions email BABANDconcessions@gmail.com
MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS
We have sponsorship opportunities available. If you or someone you know are interested in being a Pride of Broken Arrow Open or BA Bands sponsor, send us a message, and we'll get them added as a sponsor.
As always, be sure and keep up with everything that's going on all of our social media channels:
Facebook | Facebook Members and Family Group | Twitter | Instagram
If you have any Marketing Communications related questions, you can always email babandmarcom@gmail.com.
FUNDRAISING
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.
BA BANDS DISCOUNT CARDS
We are still offering BA Bands Discount Cards. Cards sell for $12 each with $9 going to individual accounts. Payments must be made upfront when cards are picked up (cash or check only) Discounts from smokies, Los Mariachis, Happy Plate, Forest Ridge, Wild Meadows, Cicis, Pride Store, and many more!
Popcorn Fundraiser is closed!
We will turn in orders this week. There is a 2 week turnaround time. Be watching facebook and your cuttime email for information on picking up your order.
CHOCOLATE FUNDRAISER - We will have chocolate available this week at the parent meeting! Chocolate will be available for purchase at the Tuesday band parent meeting at 6:00pM before the meeting and again after the meeting ends. Remember, it is $60 per box paid upfront, with half of that going into your child's account. 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 correctly; you will have already paid the profit upfront. CLICK HERE for the chocolate fundraiser guidelines.
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 babandwork@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 babandwork@gmail.com
PRIDE STORE
BABandStore@gmail.com
Pride Store Online
The only preorders we still have are decals (window, jug and koozie), embroidery patches, coasters, ornaments and street signs. Decals, embroidery and coasters are available all year. Ornaments and streets signs are due at the October BABBC Parent Meeting, currently on the calendar as October 7th. I’d like to have them back by the November meeting so they can be Christmas gifts. The goal is to have show items available at that meeting so they can be taken to Orlando that weekend.
Upcoming deadlines:
October 7th - ornaments and street signs
SHOP ONLINE - goba.band/store
It’s easy to shop for Pride gear from home! There are even flat-rate shipping options available if you want to share it with out of town family! Please always include your student’s first and last name in all online orders. You can put their name either as the purchaser or in the notes section. Thank you!
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 21 - Pride Saturday Rehearsal
Sept 27 - BA at Jenks football game
Sept 28 - Pride Saturday Rehearsal
Sept 30 - Professional Day - Pride Schedule TBD
Oct 1 - Tradition Rehearsal
Oct 4 - BA vs Norman football game at BA
Oct 5 - Broken Arrow Invitational
Oct 7 - BA Band Booster Club Meeting
Oct 10 - Pride Departs for Orlando
Oct 11 - Disney World Magic Kingdom Parade (1:30pm)
Oct 12 - BOA Orlando Regional - Camping World Stadium
Oct 13 - Pride to Walt Disney World
Oct 14 - Pride to Walt Disney World / Depart home to Broken Arrow
Oct 15 - Arrival in Broken Arrow (approx 2:00am)
Oct 15 - Pride Rehearsal in BA - 5:00pm
Oct 16 - Pride Rehearsal - 10:00am
Oct 17 - Pride Rehearsal / BA Home Football Game vs. Edmond Santa Fe
Oct 18 - Pride Departs for St. Louis
Oct 19 - BOA St. Louis Super Regional - Dome at America's Center
Oct 20 - Return to Broken Arrow
Oct 22 - HS Band Concert
Oct 24 - BA Homecoming Parade - Main Street - 4:30pm
Oct 25 - BA Football Game vs. Yukon (Middle School Band Night)
Oct 29 - BA Community Performance
Oct 30 - OSSAA Marching Contest - Tahlequah (during the day)
Nov 1 - BA Football Game vs. Edmond Memorial
Nov 2 - OBA Marching Championship at Owasso HS - All Day
Nov 5 - Pride Sounds of the Stadium Concert - BAPAC - 7:00pm
Nov 8 - BA Football at Enid
Nov 9 - All State Auditions Round 1 (All District Auditions) at BAHS
Nov 12 - BA BAnd Booster Club Meeting
Nov 15 - BA Football Playoffs - All Pride
Nov 21 - HS Chamber Concert - BAPAC
Nov 22 - BA Football Playoffs - All Pride
Nov 23 - All State Jazz Auditions @ Midwest City HS
Dec 2 - Pride / Tradition Reheasal - 3:30pm
Dec 3 - Jazz Concert
Dec 4 - Pride / Tradition Rehearsal - 3:30pm
Dec 5 - Pride / Tradition Rehearsal - 3:30pm
Dec 6 - All Pride at BA Playoffs
Dec 7 - BA Christmas Parade
Dec 7 - All State Band Auditions - Final Round
Dec 10 - Freshman Academy Band Concert
Dec 12 - HS Band Concert
Broken Arrow Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs or activities.
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