Broken Arrow Bands

BA Bands eNews

December 16, 2019

-Directors Notes-

Spring High School Band Trips
We are thrilled that all 5 High School Concert Bands will travel to participate in World Class Concert Band Events outside the State of Oklahoma. All trips are required as part of each students enrollment in the Performance Based Classes of the High School Concert Bands. Fundraising opportunities are available to assist students in making their monthly payments. Please contact our BABBC Fundraising Chair at BABandFundraising@gmail.com for more information. The band trips are as follows:

Symphonic Band 1 - Music For All National Concert Band Festival - Indianapolis, IN
Depart: Wednesday, March 11
Perform: Thursday, March 12
Return to BA: Sunday, March 15
*Payment Schedule: Oct 4 $200, Dec 6 $400, Jan 10, $300, Feb 7 $250

Wind Ensemble - Chicago Festival of Gold - Chicago, IL
Depart: Saturday, April 4
Perform: Monday, April 6
Return to BA: Tuesday, April 7
*Payment Schedule: Dec 20 $250, Jan 31 $250, Feb 28 $250, Mar 27 $250, April 3 $250

Symphonic Band 2, Concert Band 1 & 2 - Choice Music Festival - Dallas, TX
Depart: Friday, April 24
Perform: Friday, April 24
Return to BA: Saturday, April 25
*Payment Schedule: Jan 31 $75, Feb 28 $75, Mar 27 $75, Apr 17 $75
*Payment Schedule is subject to change based on Final Trip price per student

Broken Arrow All Staters
Congratulations to All Broken Arrow students that worked so hard to prepare for the Oklahoma All State Auditions! Congratulations are in order for our newest All Staters by virtue of their outstanding auditions. These students are certainly to be congratulated for their dedication and preparation. Congratulations to all!!

Megan Hicks - Flute - Wind Ensemble - Chair 2
Jayci Gould - Flute - Symphonic Band - Chair 6
Monica Malcom - Flute - Orchestra - Chair 1
Ainsley Whittaker - Flute - Orchestra - Chair 2
Anna Manes - Oboe - Orchestra - Chair 2
Lauren Vaca - Oboe - Orchestra - Chair 3
Wesley Sloan - Bassoon - Orchestra - Chair 2
Sarah Bowman - Clarinet - Orchestra - Chair 4
Madison Byrne - Clarinet - Symphonic Band - Chair 20
Lauren Provin - Clarinet - Alternate 5
Daniel Bickle - Alto Saxophone - Jazz - Alternate
Steven Van Heel - Trumpet - Wind Ensemble - Jazz
Brenden Sarinana - Trumpet - Jazz
Josiah Courtney - Horn - Orchestra - Chair 7
Seth Hahn - Trombone - Wind Ensemble - Chair 1
Kyle Van Pelt - Trombone - Wind Ensemble - Chair 3
Malachi Hopkins - Trombone - Symphonic Band - Chair 7
Keishi Cole - Percussion - Wind Ensemble - Chair 6
Ethan Disney - Percussion - Orchestra - Chair 4

Basketball Band Performances for All HS Band Members
Each of the HS band classes are required to perform at the HS Basketball games. Games are assigned by class / group. Should a student be enrolled in more than one band class, they must perform at the corresponding game to fulfill their band class requirement for each class they are enrolled. Students may volunteer to attend additional games but no substitutions are permitted. Report time for each event is 6:00pm and students are to wear their Pride / Tradition Band T Shirt. For each session the band will play at the girls and boys varsity basketball games. Games are typically completed by approximately 9:15pm. The schedule is as follows:

12/10 - Tuesday - Concert Band 1 - COMPLETED
12/17 - Tuesday - Symphonic Band
11/21 - Tuesday - Symphonic Band 2
1/31 - Friday - Wind Ensemble
2/14 - Friday - Concert Band 2
2/18 - Tuesday - 2019 Pride Leadership

Account Payments - Balance Due
All Pride 2019 accounts are past now due. Please make arrangements to pay any outstanding balances. Credit card payments may be made here. Payment schedules for Symphonic Band, Indoor Percussion and Wind Ensemble can be found below. For any questions about log in issues, the CutTime app or account information, contact Mrs. Good . lsgood@baschools.org.

High School Wind Ensemble - Chicago Trip
The BAHS Wind Ensemble will travel to Chicago for the Festival of Gold in famed Orchestra Hall of the Chicago Symphony Center. The trip will take place April 4-7. Estimated cost of the trip is $1250 per student; with a payment schedule of $250 due each month from December through April. The first payment of $250 is due by December 20.

All District and All State Clinic Rehearsals & Concerts
Congratulations to all students that auditioned at the NBDA/OMEA event. We are very proud of the efforts of these talented students. Also, a special THANK YOU to all of the parent and student volunteers that help organize and run the All-District/State auditions! The following are dates of note relating to All District (NBDA) and All State (OMEA) Band.

January 10 & 11 - NBDA All District Band Clinic and Concert at Bartlesville HS
January 16-18 - OMEA All State Band Clinic and Concert at Tulsa PAC

E Jazz Auditions - This Wednesday
Auditions for the 2018-19 E-Jazz Band will be held at BAHS on Wednesday (12/18) from 3:15-4:30 PM. E-Jazz is open to all band students in grades 9-12; rhythm section members (drums, bass, guitar, bass guitar, piano) are open to all fine arts students. Audition materials will be available this week in the BAHS and BA Freshman Academy Band Room(s).

Indoor Percussion
Rehearsal schedule for the week includes the following:
Monday, December 16th: 4:00-9:00 PM (Battery and Front Ensemble)*
Wednesday, December 17th: 3:30-6:00 PM (Battery and Front Ensemble)
Thursday, December 19th: 3:30-7:00 PM (Battery and Front Ensemble)

*this is an update to the previous calendar for VE members

Member Fees
Member dues for the 2020 BA Indoor Season will be $1200. The following dates are when payments are due:

December 20th (THIS FRIDAY!): $200
January 10th: $250
February 1st: $250
March 1st: $250
April 1st: $250

Checks for payments can be given to Mrs. Good or placed in the payment drop box at the HS.

Percussion Ensemble Concert
The annual Percussion Ensemble Concert featuring all BAHS and FA percussionists will now be on Friday, February 7th at 7:00 PM at Kirkland Theater; this is an update to the previously scheduled date.

E Jazz Auditions
Auditions for the 2019-20 E-Jazz Band will be held at BAHS on Wednesday, December 18th from 3:15-4:30 PM at BAHS. E-Jazz is open to all band students in grades 9-12; rhythm section members (drums, bass, guitar, bass guitar, piano) are open to all BA fine arts students. Audition materials will be available this week in the BAHS and BA Freshman Academy Band Room(s).

-BA Bands Parent Association-

PRESIDENTS

Congratulations to our students and directors for a tremendous performance and another state championship! Many thanks to all who played an important role in making this success possible!

VICE - PRESIDENTS

babandvp@gmail.com

December concerts are quickly approaching and we will host a cookie and punch reception. Watch the Facebook page for signups for donations and help serving!

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 have been asked to Host a semi playoff game this Friday December 6th @7:00am.

We need you this Friday night in concessions!!! Sign up by clicking THIS LINK

Concessions Volunteering CLICK HERE

Volunteer Food Handlers card CLICK HERE

For any concessions questions email BABANDconcessions@gmail.com

MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS

Sponsorship Opportunities!
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

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!

BUTTER BRAIDS FUNDRAISER: All orders will be due by December 2nd by 5:30. Christi will be at the band hall from 4:30 - 5:30 on Monday to collect orders or you can put them in the payment box during the day.

QT CARD FUNDRAISER: We will also be starting QT card fundraiser sales. The cards have changed somewhat, but they still sell for $20 with $10 profit going to your student account. I will be picking cards up on Monday and can have those available at the end of SB1 Rehearsal at 3:00. We will sell these through January 3rd.

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.

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 2020 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 Handlerâ€™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 Handlerâ€™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

Thanks for supporting the Pride through our store! We'll be back again in January for the parent meeting. We'll have the Yee Yee Haw patch as well as our commemorative Disney patch!

If you'd like to pick up decals and coasters in January, order them now! They both have a 6 to 8 week turnaround.

SHOP ONLINE - goba.band/store
Itâ€™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 studentâ€™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
Dec 17 - Centennial Concert w/ the HS Wind Ensemble - 6:30pm
Jan 10 - HS All District Clinic - Bartlesville - All Day
Jan 11 - HS All District Clinic and Concert - Bartlesville
Jan 14 - OMEA Preview Concert - 7pm - BAPAC
Jan 15-18 - OMEA All State Band Clinic and Concert
Jan 17 - SB1 Honor Concert at OMEA - Tulsa PAC
Jan 25 - JH All District Auditions
Jan 25 - WGPO Contest at BA
Feb 15 - JH Solo and Ensemble Contest - at Jenks
Feb 21-22 - HS WE/SB1 Symphonic Band Camp
Feb 29- BA Indoor Perc at Catoosa Contest
Mar 3 - BA Middle School Concert at BAPAC
Mar 9 - HS Band Concert / SB1 MFA Preview Concert
Mar 11-15 - SB1 to Indianapolis for MFA National Festival
Mar 12 - OSSAA MS Band Contest at Owasso
Mar 20-22 - BA Indoor to WGI Regional

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