BA Bands eNews
October 6, 2019
-Directors Notes-
A note from Mr. Davis
Pride family: I’m sure each of you are as excited as the kids and I are with the amazing performances of the Pride’s 2019 show YEE HAW! With several upcoming trips and travels out of state, there are many questions about trip details, and many questions of a general nature. Many of these questions appear in various social media posts. THIS IS NOT THE PLACE FOR QUESTIONS OF THAT NATURE. When so many questions are posted on the social media outlets, many inaccurate facts and speculation appear (all with good intent), but create confusion and actually perpetuate more and more questions on social media. In fact, the purpose of the “Broken Arrow Band Members and Family†page on Facebook is for the organization and Booster Club to share information. It is not intended to be a place to ask numerous questions. Please help us cleaning up this Facebook page without posting, commenting on various questions and ending the spread of disinformation. Thank you!
Advice and suggestions:
1) Refer to eNews - most questions posted can easily be answered by doing a little checking on you own.
2) Ask your child - A large part of the philosophy of the Pride of Broken Arrow is teaching our students time management skills, discipline, and responsibility. To that end, the Pride Directors will share valuable information directly with the students. Most all questions I see posted on social media have been previously addressed and shared directly with the Pride members. Since our Band Booster Club meets only once monthly, it’s a valuable skill for the students to be able to share that info with their parents directly. The students get to become the “teachers" to their parents. Students must “pay attention†and increase their responsibility to share information to their parents.
3) Attend Booster Club meetings - this is one of the BEST ways to be “in the knowâ€. Attend meetings, volunteer and get “in the knowâ€.
4) Ask the proper source directly - contact the Officers of the Broken Arrow Band Booster Club - these emails are readily available on the band website under the “parent association†header. These are the authorities that can answer questions with accurate and precise information.
5) Trust the Process - Our Pride Directors, Booster Officers and Student Leaders work hard for the good of something much larger that the needs of the individual. In almost every case, there is a “reason†for the “reason†in the way we operate. I will assure you the great care is dedicated to the advancement, needs and care of the members.
ORLANDO TRIP PARENT MEETING AT Next Band Parent Meeting - MONDAY, October 7
The next meeting of the Broken Arrow Band Parents Association will be at 7:00pm on October 7 in the BAHS Band Hall. Much of this meeting will be devoted to the travel details for the Orlando and St Louis BOA trips. Trip itineraries will be made available at that time online. (Quick Itinerary posted below in a later headline / topic)
Broken Arrow Invitational - THANK YOU!
The volunteer efforts of our parents and students are truly what made this event so successful, despite all of the weather delays. The overwhelming feedback that we have received from the competing band directors has shown their excitement for how professional the event is run and how kind and friendly our parent and student volunteers are to our visitors. That is FANTASTIC! This year’s BAI tested us as an organization to be quick on our feet, serve our guests and keeping everyone safe with the severe weather in the area. We are thankful for everyone’s efforts to continually make adjustments throughout the day with all of the weather issues. Thank you to all that were involved in producing this first class event.
Bands of America Orlando Regional THIS WEEK and Super Regional NEXT WEEK!
This is an exciting time in the Pride’s preparations! The BOA Orlando Regional is this week and the BOA St Louis Super Regional Championship will be here next week! I know that the Pride members have been looking forward to this week for a long time to perform in one of the nation's most premier stadiums. It is always amazing to see the number of BA parents, alumni and fans that will make their way to the Dome at America’s Center and many are also traveling to Orlando to see and hear some of the finest bands in the nation. There will be MANY bands from our area and state competing at the BOA Super Regional and I know that all Broken Arrow supporters will show their generosity and enthusiasm toward our band friends from Oklahoma!
Orlando Regional
Broken Arrow performs at 4:15pm EST in the preliminary competition. The Finals competition (top 10 scoring bands) will begin at 7:45pm (should we advance)
St Louis Super Regional
Oklahoma, BAI Bands & Area Bands’ Prelim Performance times in St. Louis (all times are tentative)*
Kickapoo HS, MO - Friday 8:45pm
Union HS, OK - Friday 9:00pm
Camdenton HS, MO - Saturday 7:45am
Washington HS, OK - Saturday 8:00am
Bartlesville HS, OK - Saturday 8:15am
Bixby HS, OK - Saturday 9:15am
Jenks HS, OK - Saturday 12:00pm
Choctaw HS, OK - Saturday 1:45pm
Broken Arrow HS, OK - Saturday 3:15pm
The Finals competition (top 14 scoring bands) will begin at 7:15pm (should we advance)
* Please check the BOA Performance Schedule for any updates or changes to performance times once the schedule is publicly posted from Bands of America.
Log in your medications for Orlando Trip - DUE by TUESDAY
Per BAPS District policy, prescription medications needed by students during trips must be checked in with Mrs. Good in the HS Band Office. Please do this no later that Tuesday, October 8th. All medications in their ORIGINAL prescription container, and only in the exact amounts needed for the trip. NO MEDICATIONS will be accepted in unmarked or unsealed containers, per school policy.
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.
Next Band Parent Meeting - MONDAY, October 7
The next meeting of the Broken Arrow Band Parents Association will be at 7:00pm on October 7 in the BAHS Band Hall.
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.
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).
Pride Schedule for THIS Week (Oct 7-14)
ALL PRIDE
Monday - 3:15-7:00
Tuesday - 4:00-9:00
Wednesday - OFF
Thursday - Leave for Orlando - Detailed Itinerary to be released
Friday - Orlando Rehearsal / Magic Kingdom Parade (1:30)
Saturday - BOA Orlando Regional
Sunday - Pride at Magic Kingdom
Monday - Pride at Disney’s Hollywood Studios / late night departure for Tulsa Airport
Pride Schedule for NEXT Week (Oct 14-20)
ALL PRIDE
Monday - Orlando trip concludes
Tuesday - 5:00 - 9:00 Full Rehearsal
Wednesday - 1:00 - 6:00 Full Rehearsal
8:00am All PRIDE Sophomores take PSAT at Freshman Academy (required)
Thursday - 9:00 - 4:30 Full Rehearsal (student provided lunch from 11:30-12:30)
6:00 - 10:00 BA Football Game (dinner provided for students)
Friday - 8:00am Report time (bring all items for St Louis trip - detailed itinerary to come)
Saturday - BOA St Louis Super Regional
Sunday - Return to Broken Arrow
Upcoming Pride Trips
Orlando Trip Notes
QUICK Itinerary
What to bring:
- 1 Suitcase (50lb limit)
- 1 Carry on bag (to fit in the overhead bin)
- 1 Personal item (to fit under the seat in front of you on the plane)
What to pack:
- Rehearsal clothes (3 sets)
- Guard: Tights, warm up suit (pants and jacket), cowboy boots (and any additional items as directed by guard staff)
- Horns & Perc: Black socks (2 pairs), Band shoes, Black Pride/Tradition T shirt, All White tank top, sliders (spanks, compression items)
- NO practice hats will be needed (Performance Hats will be loaded on semi trailers)
- 1 additional outfit per day (Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday)
- NO Section Gifts for the Orlando trip (wait until St Louis please)
- Medications Logged in to Mrs Good by TUESDAY (original containers, exact dosage)
- Flutes and Clarinets must pack their instrument in either their suitcase or carry on OR it will be your PERSONAL ITEM. These instruments will not travel on the semi trailers.
- Trumpets, Saxophones, Bass Clarinets and ALL HS Wind Ensemble students will receive specific instrument requirements in their band class
Where & When to meet on THURSDAY MORNING for Orlando trip:
- Meet at the ARRIVALS Center Terminal (upstairs by the Rental Car Counters)
- Arrive only with your 1 SUITCASE, 1 CARRYON, and 1 PERSONAL ITEM (and nothing else)
- Flight Group 1 Arrive by 4:15AM (Do not arrive prior to 4:00AM - wait in the ‘cell phone lot’ at the airport if you arrive early)
- Flight Group 2 Arrive by 5:00AM (Do not arrive prior to 4:45AM - wait in the ‘cell phone lot’ at the airport if you arrive early)
What type of ID will the students be required to have on the trip?
- Students will use BA Student IDs during this trip and will need to carry them with them at all times- Student IDs will be used at the TSA Security Checkpoints at the airports
- All Freshman (except 2) had student IDs made at the BAHS Media Center this past Saturday. These IDs will be distributed to student prior to departure
- Any HS Pride member that doesn’t have a school ID (for any reason) MUST see the school administration to get a new ID made (compliant with school rules for replacement)
How do I know what Flight Group my student is in?
- Flight Group info, Airplane Seating assignments, rooming lists, chaperone assignments, bus seating charts will all be made available online at www.BrokenArrowPride.com and be shared at the BA Band Booster Club meeting on MONDAY night at 7:00pm
TSA has specific restrictions on may be allowed (and not allowed) through the TSA Security Checkpoints. Such as liquids must be in 3.4 oz or smaller container and all must fit in a 1 quart sized zip lock bag in any carry on bag. PACK ALL TOILETRIES IN YOUR SUITCASE!!
https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening
https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/liquids-rule
What do the Pride members need to wear on Thursday when they arrive at the airport?
- Students will dress nicely for the flight to Orlando. It is a tradition that students dress up for our private meal (lunch on Thursday) at Buca di Beppo Italian Restaurant. The Pride will travel directly from the Orlando Sanford Airport to eat our private lunch at Buca when we arrive. In other words: On Thursday students will not wear sweat pants, pajamas, flip flops, and T shirts. Jeans are acceptable. If students want to dress up more than that, that will be up to their judgement.
What meals are provided during the Orlando Trip?
- Students must provide their own Breakfast on Thursday (10/10) prior to arriving at Tulsa International Airport.
- All other meals are provided during the trip.
- Thursday (10/10): Lunch and Dinner are provided
- Friday (10/11): Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner are provided
- Saturday (10/12): Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner are provided
- Sunday (10/13): Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner are provided
- Monday (10/14): Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner are proved
Can the Pride members be released to parents during the school trip:
- No, Pride members must stay with the Pride group during the entire duration of the trip to and from Orlando
- There will be many opportunities to see your child during the trip, but at all times they must stay with the Pride and only in approved locations
- If you are attending the same Disney Park as the Pride, you are more than welcome to see your child that day; however, ALL Pride members must remain in groups of 3 or more students at ALL times. Additionally, students may not leave the locations that the Pride is attending during the trip.
- Please remember that this is a school Pride trip and not a Family Vacation.
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
Tradition of Broken Arrow
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
Upcoming HS Wind Band Concert - October 22
The wind bands at BAHS will present their first band concert of the school year on Tuesday, October 22. This concert is free to the public at will be held at the Broken Arrow Performing Arts Center beginning at 7:00pm
-BA Bands Parent Association-
PRESIDENTS
Thank you Volunteers! We couldn’t be successful without the tremendous support of parents and other supporters. This past week, we witnessed a tremendous amount of effort on the part of our incredible volunteers. Here’s a snapshot: (not complete, I’m sure there are many more!)
- Uniform washing x 2
- Uniform alterations, sorting, organizing
- Cowboy hat labeling and storage system
- Distributing jugs and uniforms to Tradition members
- Feeding Frenzy x 2
- Concessions, including a big varsity home game and BAI
- Stocking concessions for BIG events
- Show shirts and buttons pick up, sorting and distribution
- Nurses dealt with strained muscles, headaches, allergies, and at least 2 concussions (including at BAI)
- Equipment dolly repairs
- Show hats transported to and from stadium
- New software for judges set up for BAI
- Photos taken at rehearsals and performances
- New sponsors committed
- Activities and sponsor information shared
- Hospitality room staffed and stocked with donations
AND - Thousands of hours worked at BAI before, during and after the event.
VICE - PRESIDENTS
babandvp@gmail.com
Prescription Medication for Trips. Our Orlando Trip is quickly approaching and it is time to give instructions on how students prescription medication will be handled. This is for prescriptions only. If your student has a prescription medication, it must be turned into Ms. Good no later than close of business Monday, October 7. You should only send the exact amount needed for the trip and it must be in the original prescription package with the students name and dosage instructions.
Water Jugs for Orlando. If your student has room to pack their water jug in their luggage it would be helpful to have for rehearsals; however, it is not required.
Seniors. 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 the student name in the file name of each picture AND in subject “Senior Pics - Student Name.†Pictures are due by October 21.
Junior & Sophomore Parents: Senior Reception Planning has begun. All junior and sophomore parents are asked to support this night as a “pay it forward†for when your student becomes a senior! To signup to volunteer or donate items CLICK HERE.
SPECIAL EVENTS
BAI is in the books now and it was a success. I want to thank all of the volunteers who signed up and selflessly gave of their time to support our kids. It was truly a great group of people who came out, with wonderful attitudes, smiles, and a willingness to help. It was noticed and I recieved comment after comment about the effort and helpfulness of all that were there.
It is because of you that we are able to provide an excellent experience for our guests. I also love seeing the interaction you get with your kids and the smiles they have when they see you there working behind the scenes for them and this program that they devote so much of their dedication and hard work for the benefit of them and the program.
OPERATIONS
If you have any questions regarding our operations team, please email us at:
BABandoperations@gmail.com
CONCESSIONS
Shouting a huge YE-HAW to all the concession volunteers this weekend! Thank you for all your support and hard work Friday and Saturday! Saturday you all stepped up to the plate and did amazing! Thank you for your continued volunteering in concessions.
AFTER the Florida trip….
- Thursday 10/17 we need 30-40 volunteers
- Friday 10/25 (Homecoming) busy night. 60-80 volunteers
- Friday 11/1 (Senior night). We ask if you have a senior student to not sign up for concessions this night. We want you to enjoy your child’s last High school football game. We would love for Freshman, Sophomore, and Junior parents to show their support for the senior parents and volunteer.
- Monday, October 14 - if you will be in town we are needing 4-6 people to help run concessions at BAFA 2 games 6:00/7:30. Sign up through the concession link.
Concessions Volunteering CLICK HERE
Volunteer Food Handlers card 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 for purchase this week on Monday evening from 5:00-6:30 in the band hall. 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.
AMISH JAM FUNDRAISER
Amish Bakery Fundraiser is in full swing. Check out the Broken Arrow Band Members and Supporters Facebook page on the “files†tab for current order forms and information. This fundraiser will end October 16th. Please email babandfundrasing@gmail.com with any questions.
PRIDE WORK - Earn Money For Your Band Trip Account -
If you are working the Tulsa State Fair, I have your buttons that you will need to gain entry into the “employee parking†areas as well as the Expo building itself. Please email babandwork@gmail.com to coordinate pick up. Also, we still have several spots not covered for this week. If you can help cover any night this week, please send an email or use the sign up link to register.
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
*ABLE Commission License: If you plan to work events, all vendors require the ABLE License which costs $30 for a 2 year permit and can be optained using this link: ABLE Commission License - CLICK HERE
PRIDE STORE
BABandStore@gmail.com
Pride Store Online
We are very low on several 2019 BAI shirt sizes. You'll want to grab them on Monday before they're gone! Don't forget your 2019 patch and the BAI pin. We have 2018 BAI shirts for $5 but we only have a handful left.
Get your show shirts! Monday we will have preordered show shirts and buttons ready to be picked up. Come at 6pm before the parent meeting or stay after until 9pm to get them. If you can't make it, send your student, spouse, partner, parent, relative or friend to get them for you! Windbreaker jackets, koozies, store orders, embroidery, coasters, etc. will also be available. GoBA, dog/luggage tags,and decals will not. As soon as dog and luggage tags are available, I'll arrange a way for them to be picked up. I'm hoping by next week before St Louis but it depends on the vendor's new machinery arriving quickly.
After we close on Monday, we will finish sorting the remaining orders and count inventory. Once that is done, we can prepare the rest to sell. Tuesday from 6pm to 9:30pm we will sell the extras.
A few extra button pictures were made! Please email me if you'd like to buy additional buttons and I'll see if there were extras!
MONDAY IS THE LAST DAY FOR STREET SIGNS AND ORNAMENTS! There will be paper forms available and examples you can check out.
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
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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