BA Bands eNews
February 16, 2020
-Directors Notes-
Upcoming Band Concerts & Events
- BA Wind Band Camp
Feb 21-22 BAHS Fine Arts Facility - BA Wind Band Camp Concert
Feb 22 3:30PM BAHS Fine Arts Facility - BA HS/FA Solo & Ensemble
March 2 5:00PM BAHS Fine Arts Facility - All BA Middle School Bands
March 3 7:00PM BAPAC - BA Percussion Solo Festival
March 4 3:30PM BAHS Fine Arts Facility - High School Band Concert
March 9 7:00PM BAPAC - SB1 - MFA National Festival
March 11-15 Indianapolis, IN - TCC Band Festival
March 27 All Day - TCC PAC - Wind Ensemble - OBA Festival
April 3 TBD - Owasso HS - Wind Ensemble Trip - Chicago
April 4-7 Chicago, IL - Freshman Academy Concert
April 6 7:00PM BAPAC - HS Pre Contest Concert (No WE)
April 7 7:00PM BAPAC - OSSAA State Band Contest
April 14 All Day - Owasso HS - OSSAA State Band Contest (WE)
April 17 Jenks HS - SB2, CB1, CB2 - Dallas Trip
April 24-25 Dallas, TX
Broken Arrow Wind Band Camp - Feb 21 & 22
The Broken Arrow Bands are hosting their first annual Wind Band Camp on February 21 & 22 at the BAHS Fine Arts Facility. The BAHS Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band 1 students will participate in this year’s event and feature concentrated instruction from Clinician, Master Conductors, and Professional Musician Section Coaches. This 2 day immersive Wind Band Camp provided opportunities for our students to work with world class guest artists and musicians, while giving the concert season a “shot in the arm†to boost musicianship and leadership skills. On Friday Feb 21, the WE & SB1 will be in Wind Band Camp from 4:00-8:00pm, and resume on Saturday Feb 22 from 8:30am-3:30pm. The event will conclude with a concert by both groups in the BAHS Band Hall (not the BAPAC) with our guest conductors leading the performances. The Concert at the BAHS Band Hall will be on Saturday, Feb 22 at 3:30-4:30pm. This concert is free and open to the public. (Note: Final Schedule and times are subject to change based on final scheduling. Check the upcoming eNews editions for updated info)
Solo and Ensemble Festival - March 2
The Broken Arrow Solo and Ensemble Festival will be held at BAHS Fine Arts Facility. This event is free and open to public. We encourage all family and friends to join us on March 2. Performance schedule will be released and publicized in eNews once the scheduling process is completed. The first performances begin at approximately 5:00pm and conclude by 8:00pm.
2020 Pride Information
- Horn Line: Auditions are moved earlier in the calendar year from previous seasons.
Horn Line Auditions Dates: Mar 26, 27, 30 from 6:30-8:30pm AND Mar 31 from 4:00-8:00pm
- Color Guard: Training Sessions continue on Tuesday’s from 6:0-9:00pm (Feb 18, 25 and Mar 3,10).
Color Guard Audition Dates: Mar 27 (5:00-9:00) AND Mar 28 (9:00-1:00)
- Percussion: Dates TBD (Following end of BA Indoor Percussion Season)
- Pride Leadership: Leadership applications will be available at the end of April, once horn line and guard auditions are completed.
- Drum Major: Tentative Dates are April 20 (Clinic) and April 27 (Audition)...more details coming soon…
BA Color Guard Winter Training
All BA Color Guard members should have received info regarding the Winter Training Classes through the BA Guard Staff. If not, please contact us at brokenarrowguard@gmail.com for more info (current members only). The Winter Guard training classes are required for any returning member of the Broken Arrow Color Guard as preparation for the upcoming 2020 season. It is vital for us as a group to continue to develop and advance our skill sets prior to introducing new members into the guard following the auditions in March. Info has also been shared for purchasing rifle and sabres for weapon training. Training and classes begin January 30th (5-9pm) and continue weekly. Winter training class fee is $125 to cover the costs of instruction. Also, as a reminder all student accounts must be current for continued participation.
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:Friday , March 13
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
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 - COMPLETED
11/21 - Tuesday - Symphonic Band 2 - COMPLETED
1/31 - Friday - Wind Ensemble - COMPLETED
2/14 - Friday - Concert Band 2 - COMPLETED
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 third payment of $250 is due by February 28.
Indoor Percussion
Rehearsal schedule
Tues 2/18 - 3:30-6:00 (No VE)
Wed 2/19 - 3:30-6:00 (No VE)
Thurs 2/20 - 3:30-7:30 (VE 5:00-7:30)
Mon 2/24 - 5:00-9:00 (All)
Tues 2/25 - 3:30-7:00 (No VE)
Thurs 2/27 - 3:30-7:00 (VE 5:00-7:00) - 7:15 Performance
Fri 2/28 - 3:30-7:00 (VE 5:00-7:00)
Sat 2/29 - WGPO Catoosa Contest - ITINERARY FOUND HERE
Closed and Open Rehearsals / Copyright
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 2020 Indoor Percussion program. THIS Monday (2/10), the Main Gym/Tiger Fieldhouse will be open to visitors during the final 30 minutes of rehearsal. Audio and Video recordings are prohibited during rehearsal and performance settings to protect the rights of the original composers and copyright owners.
Indoor Percussion Member Fees
December 20th (Past Due): $200
January 10th (Past Due): $250
February 1st: $250 (past due)
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.
-BA Bands Parent Association-
PRESIDENTS
Happy New Year!
I know we all are excited about the many wonderful opportunities available for our students in 2020. The next few months will be filled with concert performances and contests, and include trips both in and out of state. To support these activities, parents will have opportunities to serve, including hospitality for concerts, chaperoning trips, planning and organizing the annual Pride banquet, and fundraising. We understand that many of you are anxious for more details regarding trip itineraries, costs, andfundraising plans. We will be getting that information out as soon as it becomes available. In the meantime, continue to take advantage of the various opportunities provided by our fundraising team.
If you would like to serve a special committee dedicated to raising funds for this action-packed year, please contact Erica Maxey at babandsponsors@gmail.com.
VICE - PRESIDENTS
SPECIAL EVENTS
Thank you to everyone that worked the WGPO event. It went very smoothly and that is a result of everyone’s willingness to help. Students that worked and would like their NHS hours can email babandspecialevents@gmail.com and I will verify their hours for them.
Thanks again.
Our next event will be the first of April as we will have an indoor percussion contest at BAHS. Stay tuned for more information.
OPERATIONS
If you have any questions regarding our operations team, please email us at:
BABandoperations@gmail.com
CONCESSIONS
We will need volunteers for January 25th. As soon as we have more information we will send out information on volunteered.
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
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!
CHOCOLATE FUNDRAISER - Please email the fundraising email if you would like to purchase chocolate. 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
Currently, there are still several spots available for the Chili Bowl starting this Monday through Saturday. Please see the link sent by email or send an email 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
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
Feb 15 - JH Solo and Ensemble Contest - at Jenks
Feb 21-22 - HS WE/SB1 Wind Band Camp
Feb 21-22 - JH All District Clinic & Concert
Feb 29- BA Indoor Perc at Catoosa Contest
Mar 2 - BAFA & BAHS Solo & Ensemble Festival
Mar 3 - BA Middle School Concert at BAPAC
Mar 4 - BA Percussion Solo Festival
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
Mar 25 - UCO Jazz Festival
Mar 26 - 2020 Pride Horn Line Audition - Day 1 - 6:30-8:30
Mar 27 - 2020 Pride Horn Line Audition - Day 2 - 6:30-8:30
Mar 27 - TCC Band Festival (during school day until 5:00pm)
Mar 27 - 2020 Pride Color Guard Audition - 5:00-9:00
Mar 28 - 2020 Pride Color Guard Audition - 9:00-1:00
Mar 30 - 2020 Pride Horn Line Audition - Day 3 - 6:30-8:30
Mar 30 - OSU Jazz Festival
Mar 31 - 2020 Pride Horn Line Auditions - Day 4 - 4:00-8:00
Apr 3 - HS WE OBA Concert Festival
Apr 4 - BA Indoor Perc at WGPO Championship - Broken Arrow
Apr 4-7 - HS WE Chicago Trip
Apr 6 - Freshman Academy Band Concert - 7pm BAPAC
Apr 7 - HS Band Concert (No HS WE) - 7pm BAPAC
Apr 14 - OSSAA State Band Contest (NO HS WE) - Owasso HS
Apr 17 - OSSAA State Band Contest (HS WE Only) - Jenks HS
Apr 24-25 - SB2, CB1, CB2 Dallas Trip
Apr 28 - Jazz Concert - 7pm BAPAC
Apr 29 - OSSAA State Jazz Contest
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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