BA Bands eNews

September 20, 2015

Directors Notes


Pride Schedule for this week

Horn Line, Percussion, Drum Major & Crew Schedule
Mon 9/14 - (3:20-6:00)
Tues 9/15 - (3:20-6:30)
Wed 9/16 - OFF
Thurs 9/17 - (5:00-9:00)
Fri 9/18 - (4:00-End of Yukon Game) (PIT rehearses 4:00-7:00)
Sat 9/19 - (1:00-9:30) (Meal Provided)

Color Guard Schedule
Mon 9/14 - (3:20-6:00)
Tues 9/15 - (5:00-9:00)
Wed 9/16 - OFF
Thurs 9/17 - (5:00-9:00)
Fri 9/18 - (5:00-9:00)
Sat 9/19 - (1:00-9:30) (Meal Provided)


Dress Rehearsal Performance on Saturday
The Pride will present a Uniform performance on Saturday evening at BA Memorial Stadium at the conclusion of our rehearsal. The performance is scheduled to begin at 9:00pm.


Pep Band to Yukon HS this Friday
Students have been assigned to one of 2 pep bands for this season. The Pep Band this week will depart from the High School on Friday afternoon. Report time to the BAHS is at 4:00pm. Pep band members will be fed dinner. We expect an arrival back to Broken Arrow around 12:30am following the game. Members will wear their "Band T-Shirt" and Blue Jeans for this game. The Color Guard and Front Ensemble will NOT attend this game and will remain in BA for a sectional rehearsal.


Band Parent Meeting on October 6
The next Band Parent meeting will be at 7:00pm on Tuesday, October 6 at the BAHS Band Hall.


Pride and Concert Band Instrument User Fees PAST DUE
All User Fees that have not been submitted will have that charge deducted from the Member's Student Account.


OBA Finals Reserved Tickets
Ticket reservations may be made by sending payment to the band office to Lisa Good. Tickets are $10 each, payable by check or cash. No student account transfers will be accepted for payment. Paid tickets will be placed on the reservation list on an as received basis. All seats are in the reserved section and no particular row can be requested. Tickets may also be purchased at the stadium on contest day, but can't be guaranteed to be placed in the "BA Section." Tickets will be ready for pick up once we receive them from OBA (typically 2 weeks prior to the contest)


2015 Pride 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 (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).

In addition, Pride directors may, at their discretion, choose to award a letter to a student who is named to the Pride but is unable to participate in competitions because of various circumstances.

Students who meet these criteria will be provided a letter after the first competition in which they participate or after the directors award them a letter. Until such time, a Pride jacket may be worn without a letter.

A note from your presidents...
We could not let the opportunity pass without saying “Thank You” to all those who worked selflessly this past weekend on both Friday and Saturday. Your kids were amazing. The directors had them ready to perform and they did so with excellence. But it is you, the dedicated VOLUNTEERS, who kept this weekend on track for success, even when faced with adversity. Our thanks go out to all those who helped with Ops, who worked in concessions (easily the biggest fundraiser our organization has), who fed the kids, who chaperoned the kids - thank you to all who remained flexible and willing to do whatever it took, whenever it was needed. Mr. Davis always tells the kids a hallmark of the BA Bands organization is being “first class” in everything they do. Your service this weekend was most definitely first class. It truly is an honor to work alongside you.
                      - Aaron and Cindy

FUNCTIONS
Senior night will be Friday night November 6.

• JUNIOR PARENTS: Thursday, September 24 there will be a meeting in the band room to discuss the details for hosting the Senior reception after the game

• SENIOR PARENTS: One baby picture and up to four other band related pictures of your senior must be submitted by Monday, October 12. Email them to bafunctions@gmail.com Or hard copies with your name on them can be left in an envelope in the band office.
  
  
  

BAI Volunteer Room: If you would like to bring food or contribute money to the volunteer hospitality room for BAI, send an email to bafunctions@gmail.com. Also, there will be ladies at the stadium during open time of rehearsal Thursday evening, if you would like to give them money or sign-up to bring something!

FUNDRAISING
Cori Aschkenas - BABandFundraising@gmail.com

New Dine Out/Snack Out Night at Cherry Berry on the 22nd!! Stop by the Cherry Berry at Hillside between 4 and 9 pm and be sure to drop your receipt in the bucket and Cherry Berry will donate a portion of your ticket to BA Bands! We hope to see you there!!

PRIDE STORE
Store Hours This Week - Thursday from 6:00-8:15.  Many NEW items have arrived!  Come check us out!


Cori Aschkenas - BAPrideStore@gmail.com


OPERATIONS
Meetings are MONDAY - FRIDAY @ 6:00pm and SATURDAYs @ 9:00am at the stadium. We are making great progress on the props, only a few weeks to go! We will be using the same shirts as last year so stop by Yvonne’s and purchase one if your are a part of the operations team.

Email baprideoperations@gmail.com anytime.

Concessions
We'll start with THANK YOU to everyone who showed up to volunteer Friday night and especially to those who were able to return Saturday night. Each one of you play a key role in the success of the BA Band programs. Let's go again!

A concessions email will be sent out soon to cover the next few weeks of football and the next varsity game is Friday October 2nd when BA host Putnam City. All football games are now on the charms public calendar.

Don't hesitate to email baconcessions@gmail.com with any questions at anytime.


Special Events

Broken Arrow Invitational - Saturday, October 3
Thank you to all who signed up early!  It helps us so much to create our schedule and get shirt orders in.

CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP NOW TO HELP WITH BAI.

Deadline to guarantee a staff shirt has passed.  We'll do our best to get you a shirt in your size from this point on.

Pride kids are allowed to work in the afternoon and are encouraged to do so.  They must sign up using this form and choose Pride Member from the pull down menu.

OSSAA State Marching Contest - Wednesday, October 28 - During the school day. 8am-3pm

If you can be available to help during the day, if you don’t work during the week or if you can take off that day, Please email me at baspecialevents@gmail.com and put OSSAA in the subject line.

Thank you volunteers!


Marketing & Development
Ky and Michiele Vargas - development.bapride@gmail.com


Thank you to Oklahoma Joe's for dinner this week!  Say thank you to them the next time you eat there!!


Road trip Inspection

Hercules Tires, at 805 W Kenosha ((918) 251-1987), is offering a free vehicle inspection for all Pride families. With the driving season upon us, Hercules wants to make sure your family cars are road ready. Stop by anytime, mention you are with the BA Pride, and they will take care of you!

Sponsors Needed

Speaking of feeding the Pride, we are still looking for a few more restaurants who can help us with food. If you have contacts at a restaurant, please let us know!

We are also looking for other companies to partner with us through sponsorships.

Volunteer Grants

Did you know that some companies pay volunteer grants for their employees who volunteer hours for organizations. Is your company one of those? Do you work for Walmart, DirecTV, IBM or State Farm? Those are 4 companies of the many who offer volunteer grants. Check with your HR department!



Upcoming Dates and Events
Sept 25 - Game: BA at Yukon - Assigned Pep Band
Sept 26 - Pride Saturday Rehearsal (1:00-9:00)
    Dress Rehearsal Performance - (9:00pm)
Oct 2 - Game: BA vs Putnam City
Oct 3 - BAI - Broken Arrow Invitational Band Contest - All Day
Oct 6 - Band Parent Meeting - 7:00pm
Oct 8 - Game: BA at Norman (Pep Band to be assigned)
Oct 9 - Pride Rehearsal - 3:30-7:30pm
Oct 10 - Pride Rehearsal / Dress Rehearsal Performance - 3:00-9:00pm (9:00 Performance)
Oct 13 - High School Band Concert @ BAPAC - 7:00pm
Oct 14 - No School - Pride Rehearsal (12:30-5:30 AND Choreography Rehearsals)
Oct 15 - No School - Pride Rehearsal (12:30-5:30 AND Choreography Rehearsals)
Oct 15 - Game: BA vs. Westmoore
Oct 16 - St. Louis BOA Trip - report at 9:00am
Oct 17 - St. Louis BOA Super Regional Contest (3:30 Prelims performance time)
Oct 18 - Return to BA from St. Louis - Approx. Arrival @ 6:00pm
Oct 23 - Game: BA at Jenks (All Pride)
Oct 24 - Pride Rehearsal (3:00-9:00pm)
Oct 27 - Pride Rehearsal (5:00-9:00pm)
Oct 28 - OSSAA Band Contest at BA - All Day
Oct 29 - Homecoming Parade - Time TBA
Oct 30 - Game: BA vs. Edmond Santa Fe
Oct 31 - OBA State Marching Championship @ USO - All Day

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