BA Bands eNews
October 20, 2019
-Directors Notes-
St. Louis BOA Super Regional Champions!
Congratulations to the Pride for their outstanding performances at the BOA Super Regional in St. Louis! The Pride finished in first place, and was named the SUPER REGIONAL CHAMPION in the finals competition. In the Finals competition, the Pride also earned awards for Outstanding Music Performance, Outstanding Visual Performance and for Outstanding General Effect. The Pride also did extremely well in the preliminary competition by winning the Class AAAA Championship, Outstanding Music Performance, Outstanding Visual Performance and Outstanding General Effect Awards. Please take a moment to congratulate a Pride member for the amazing efforts this season and continue to encourage them in their quest for performance excellence.
The staff and I could not be more proud of the students for their discipline, behavior, performances and "First Class" attitude. You made us all VERY proud. Next stop is the OSSAA Contest next week on Wednesday in Tahlequah and the OBA State Marching Band Championships on Saturday November 2 at Owasso High School with the Pride’s preliminary performance at 1:45pm. OBA Finals begin at 7:00pm.
A Special Note of Gratitude
Have you ever stepped back to really watch how the Pride organization operates like a MACHINE at any event? While the students are, without question, the center of all activity and focus (as well they should be!), the volunteer operations that go on “behind the scenes†is nothing short of spectacular! Just take a moment to think about all of the gears that must operate, and operate efficiently to make our BA Band Program function so well.
From each of our organizational teams, you have no doubt seen the passion that each of these volunteers exhibit as they work for the good of our students! The list of volunteer positions is extremely extensive and each are vital to the continued support of our organization. I marvel at the willingness to SERVE from each of our volunteers. From the chaperones, to the uniform and ‘washer parents’, to the concession workers and the fundraising workers, to the Special Events team, to the Marketing and Communications teams, to the fundraising team that aids our mission to help all students participate in the Pride and raise funds to get us to the BOA Championship events in Orlando and St Louis, to the Operations team that spend countless hours getting us moved from one place to the next, to the Functions efforts of the all the chaperones that serve and help feed our kids there is no end to the list of recognition the we should all honor and show our appreciation to these selfless volunteers! I can’t begin to thank the amazing volunteers for their commitment to our students and to our band program. AND, these volunteers seem to be ALWAYS having fun while they’re working! Well Done!! Please join me in applauding their efforts this season!
Pride Send Off Dress Rehearsal / Community Performance
The Pride Send Off Dress Rehearsal / Community Performance will be on Tuesday, October 29. This will be an excellent opportunity to see the Pride’s show “YEE HAW“ before the 2019 season comes to a conclusion. 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 7:30pm and the program will begin at approximately 7:45pm.
Sounds of the Stadium - Pride PAC Concert
Join us in for a truly unique experience — Sounds of the Stadium on Nov. 5 at 7:00pm! This concert will feature the full Pride of Broken Arrow performing all your favorites that they perform at football games, only this time in the confines of the The Broken Arrow Performing Arts Center! It’s going to be loud and it’s going to be a blast!
2 Competitions NEXT Week
The Broken Arrow Pride will participate in 2 competitions next week. The OSSAA Regional Marching Contest will be hosted on Wednesday at NSU’s Stadium in Tahlequah and will feature bands in class 5A & 6A. Broken Arrow performs last at 2:30pm and admission is free to this event. The OBA Marching Championship will be hosted at Owasso HS on Saturday, November 2. Broken Arrow performs at 1:45pm.
All District and All State Auditions November 9 at BAHS
10th - 12th Grade Students that are auditioning for these Honor Bands will audition at BAHS on Saturday, November 9. Detailed itineraries will be distributed to students in their band classes.
Pride photo and Video Policy
Photos - Exciting news! All Pride family and friends are free to post and publish photos from rehearsal and performances to Social Media.
Video - Due to copyright liabilities, Videos of the Pride’s show “YEE HAW†may not be posted to social media or public outlets.
OBA Finals Reserved Tickets
NOTE: OBA is at Owasso this year (a much smaller stadium than Broken Arrow's). Reserved Seat Finals tickets will likely NOT be available for walk up purchases the day of the show. We have secured a limited number of tickes for sale through the band office. These will be sold on a first come-first paid basis.
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.
Pride Schedule for THIS Week (Oct 21-26)
Hornline and Percussion
Monday - OFF
Tuesday - OFF for Band Concert
Wednesday - 3:20-6:00
Thursday - 4:30 - Report for Homecoming Parade
6:30-9:00 - Rehearsal
Friday - 3:30 to End of Game
Saturday - OFF
Color Guard
Monday - OFF
Tuesday - OFF for Band Concert
Wednesday - 3:20-6:00
Thursday - 4:30 - Report for Homecoming Parade
6:30-9:00 - Rehearsal
Friday - 3:30 to End of Game
Saturday - OFF
Tradition of Broken Arrow
Oct 25 - 6:00-10:30 - Football Game - BA vs Yukon
Nov 1 - 6:00-10:30 - Home Football Game - BA vs. Edmond Memorial
Dec 2,4,5 - 3:30-5:30 - Christmas Parade Rehearsals at BAHS
Dec 7 - 9:00-11:00 - BA Christmas Parade - Main Street
May 9 - 9:00-11:00 - BA Rooster Days Parade - Main Street
May 9 - 11:30-1:00 - Uniform 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
SENIOR PICTURES DUE MONDAY, OCTOBER 21!!
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
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
We are on the final stretch for concessions volunteers for the regular season games! We need volunteers for the last 2 home games!
- 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 28th
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
When GOBA shirts are in, I'll announce a pick up for preorders we have (ornaments, decals, coasters, buttons, luggage tags, store orders, etc).
Have you checked out our super fun coasters? They'd make great Christmas gifts. Check out the 2019 Yee Haw coaster design later this week! You can even get a 4 yr design coaster for your Senior.
As our traveling season comes to an end, considering personalizing your duffles, backpacks, blankets, etc. with personalized embroidery during the off season and before Indoor Percussion! . Check out show design embroidery in our online store including this year's!
Cold weather is coming! Get your scarves, beanies, etc. before OBA Nov 2. Purchase in the store and pick up with the GOBA shirt distribution.
Next Pride Store is Nov 9th. Shop for cold weather and holidays. Get patches and pins for your Pride letterman jacket before the holidays. Lots of great stocking stuffers like lanyards, pop sockets, jewelry, instrument pins/necklaces/dog tags, beanies, coasters and more. Come check us 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 22 - HS Band Concert - 7:00pm BAPAC
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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