BA Bands eNews
November 9, 2020
-Directors Notes-
Ken Grass, long time former Broken Arrow Band Director passes away
Professor Kenneth Grass lost his long battle with cancer and transitioned into eternity during the early morning hours of November 6, 2020. A lifelong educator, Ken worked as the Director of Marching Bands for Broken Arrow High School where he influenced a generation of musicians. Later, as a professor of music and Director of Bands at the University of Tulsa, Ken continued to shape a generation of band directors, conductors, and performance musicians.
Mr. Grass’s personality was larger than life, but he possessed a gift that could make any person he met feel loved, encouraged, and special.
Excerpts from Mr. Davis’ Statement about Professor Ken Grass:
We all have someone in our lives that saw the best in us, even when we didn't see it ourselves. That person who has inspired us to pursue a particular career, to encourage us to chase our dreams, motivated us to achieve greatness, and served as a mentor to us and so many others.
That mentor for me is my GREAT friend, Professor Ken Grass. Prof was my high school band director and THE person that inspired me to pursue a career in music education. I owe him SO So much!
Mr. Grass passed from this world earlier today and left his pain and battle with cancer behind. But the legacy of Ken Grass lives on with the countless numbers of lives he touched as Director of Bands Emeritus from Broken Arrow HS and the University of Tulsa (among others).
I'm flooded with so many emotions, but I'm also reminded of how big Mr. Grass' heart was to care for so many... his family, students, colleagues and community. We lost an ICON today! He is loved by so many and his legacy will live on forever. Life will never be the same without you in this world. Rest well Maestro!
Ken Grass Memorial Service & Scholarship Fund
A Public Memorial Service is scheduled for Saturday, November 14 at 2:00pm at the Broken Arrow HS Memorial Stadium. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions to the Ken Grass Memorial Scholarship Fund by donating online by CLICKING HERE or mailing contributions to:
- Ken Grass Memorial Scholarship Fund
c/o BABBC
1216 E Kenosha #228
Broken Arrow, OK 74012
All District Audition Results & 2nd Round All State
Congratulations to all students that auditioned for the All District and All State Bands. We are very proud of the efforts of these talented students. See the following attachments for the results:
NBDA All-District Bands
OkMEA Round 2 pass-on List
Veteran’s Day Parade for Broken Arrow and BA Schools
The Pride looked and sounded amazing at last Saturday’s inaugural Broken Arrow Veteran’s Day Parade! With the change in the school schedule, we have added the FULL Pride (Freshman are excused if they can’t get a ride) to a Veteran’s Day Parade at Country Lane Elementary on Wednesday. Students are to report in “street clothes†(no uniforms) to Centennial MS Parking lot (next door to Country Lane Elementary) at 9:30am on Wednesday. The Parade on the school campus will begin and 10:00am and be completed by 10:30am.
Broken Arrow High School, Freshman Academy, Centennial & Sequoyah MS transition to Distance Learning
The HS & FA are now in a Distance Learning scenario for the remainder of this week and next week. Band classes will have required assignments, online meetings and in person rehearsals. Check with your specific band director for your individualized plan. While in a Distance Learning environment, students ARE allowed to return to campus as needed for specific meetings, athletic and fine arts rehearsals, and specific sessions.
Music For All Pledge Event - All Together Now!
On what would have been Bands of America Grand National Finals evening, Music For All brings you a fun, memorable, and exciting online live pledge event. This online pledge event will feature many special performances and recognition including:
- - Patrick John Hughes Parent / Booster Award
- - George Parks Leadership in Music Education Award
- - 2020 Bands of America Hall of Fame Inductees - featuring our very own Mr. Davis!
- - Student Scholarship Awards
- - BOA Past Performance Highlights
- - And much more…
Tiger Football Playoff Games
For your planning - All Pride members will participate in the Football Playoff Games. Games played in Broken Arrow are required by the Pride members. Games played away from BA will be determined by admin. Mark your calendars appropriately
UPDATED PLAYOFF INFO:
The Tigers will host a playoff game at BA Memorial Stadium this Friday at 7:00pm. ALL Pride members are required to attend this game. Notes for this week’s game:
- Wear Pride Jackets, Hoodies, or other black jackets, jeans, etc (no uniforms for this week’s game)
- Dinner IS provided (see schedule below)
- Transportation isn’t provided to the HS
- There is no Pride rehearsal before the game
The Pride Schedule of Friday is as follows:
5:30pm All Pride members report to HS Cafeteria - Dinner served
6:25pm Blocked up to March to Stadium
7:00pm Kick off
10:00pm Approx end time
Indoor Percussion Auditions
Auditions for the 2021 edition of Broken Arrow Indoor Percussion will be Monday, November 16th and Tuesday, November 17th from 3:30-6:00pm at BAHS.
Music for auditions will be available this week for all students through Canvas.
-BA Bands Parent Association-
PRESIDENTS
Thank you to everyone who supported the third annual Concert of Rides event yesterday. The event couldn’t have happened without the support of several hard-working volunteers. We were fortunate to have beautiful sunny weather and a great turnout!
As we wind down the marching season and transition to indoor percussion and concert performances, we would like to say a special thank you to everyone who has helped in some way to make this a great Pride season. Your efforts and positive attitudes helped to create special moments for the entire Pride family.
VICE - PRESIDENTS
SPONSORSHIPS
babandsponsors@gmail.com
We are looking for sponsors for the 20-21 season if you know of a business or person who might like to sponsor The Pride please let us know. We have many different levels and ways to be a pride sponsor.Let us know if you would like more information!
!!!!!!!!!!!Mark your calendars Nov. 17th 6-9pm Whataburger Dine Out Night!!!!!!!!!!
Huge Thank you to all our Concert of Cars Sponsors who donated items for the silent auction and door prizes!
- Whataburger
- Goodyear Auto Service Center
- Shamrock Tire & Auto Repair
- Spectrum Paint
- Jiffy Lube
- Team-One Automotive
- Autozone
- Robertson Tire
- The Garage Auto Repair
Thank you to Jim Norton Chevrolet for bringing some awesome 2021 cars & trucks for everyone to drool over!
Last but def not least, THANK YOU to all the incredible volunteers for all your hard work making the Concert of Cars happen! We couldn’t do it without you!
We are Drawing this week to give away the car and other prizes! Be on the lookout for information through cuttime and fb!!!!
Have a great week!!!
SPECIAL EVENTS
If you have any questions, feel free to email us at babandspecialevents@gmail.com
Car Show
The 3rd annual Concert of Cars car show will be held on Saturday October 31st, 2020 at Walmart on Hillside drive. We will have food trucks and very cool cars. Please continue to share and post the event to your personal social media, even if you are unable to attend. This is helpful in us promoting and reaching everyone we can for participation.
We need about 25 for 2 shifts 8am- Noon and Noon-4pm volunteers to help with registration, silent auction, raffle, and with students holding signs. Please take the time to SIGN UP HERE.
You can find the sign up form HERE for entry.
If you know of anyone willing to sponsor, dontate service or products to be given or auctioned, please contact us at babandsspecialevents@gmail.com.
OPERATIONS
If you have any questions regarding our operations team, please email us at:
BABandoperations@gmail.com
CONCESSIONS
Please see sign ups. If you have not been able to volunteer, this will be a great opportunity to volunteer.
Friday, November 13, 2020 - Playoff Game
Sign up forms on Broken Arrow Family and members Facebook page and emailed thru Cut Time. We will need 26 volunteers!!
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
Cheesecake orders will be available for pick up on November 10th. Please be prepared to pick up orders around 5:30 p.m. Items are frozen and will need immediate pick up. Pick up will be in the main hallway atrium area in front of the art displays.
If you'd like to serve on the fundraising team, we can use you! Please email the address above to let me know of your interest! We also need someone who is interest in leading out for stadium cleanup. please email babandfundraising@gmail.com if this interests you!
* 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
The Pride Store is open an hour before and after all band parent meetings. Additional store events will be posted online, as well as dates for item pick ups.
Thank you to everyone who helped with the Store at the Car Show- we had a windy but successful day!
**2020 Show Ornaments** The ornaments are in! With school being closed down for the next couple of weeks.. I will schedule a pick up this Tuesday, 11/10 from 6-8pm in the band hall parking lot. These are too fragile to risk bringing to the playoff game on Friday. If you are unable to make it to the pick up, please either email me or message me through the Store FB page to arrange your pick up.
BOA 2020 Season Patches: Because we love your kiddos and wanted to do something for them in this crazy season, all members will be receiving a 2020 BOA patch. Patches have arrived! Stay tuned while we figure out distribution to the kiddos in this season of unknowns...
2020 Season merchandise:
Show Buttons: (Non picture buttons) are still available for purchase. We will have these available at upcoming store events.
Street Signs and Coasters: Ordering is closed for these items for the season. Thank you for your orders!
Please note we do not ship store orders!
Disney patches are still available - get yours while they last!
ALWAYS include your student's name in the comments of your online order!
SHOP ONLINE - goba.band/store
It’s easy to shop for Pride gear from home! 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 LAST 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
Nov 11 - Country Lane Veteran's Day Parade - 9:30 report time
Nov 13 - Playoff Game 1 (required)
Nov 14 - BOA “All Together Now†- online event - not required
Nov 16 - Indoor Percussion Auditions - 3:30-6:00pm
Nov 17 - Indoor Percussion Auditions - 3:30-6:00pm
Nov 17 - HS Chamber Prism Concert - 7pm BAPAC
Nov 20 or 21 - Playoff Game 2 (required - if at BA)
Dec 1 - Jazz Concert - 7pm BAPAC
Dec 3 - HS Band Concert #1
Dec 4 or 5 - Playoff Game 3 TBD
Dec 5 - BA Christmas Parade
Dec 7 - FA Band Concert - 7pm BAPAC
Dec 11 - HS Band Concert #2
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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