BA Bands eNews

December 13, 2015

Directors Notes




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 this past Saturday in Westmoore. These students are certainly to be congratulated for their dedication and preparation. Congratulations to all!!  Please note:  The OMEA Audition Committe has made an adjustment to our list of BA All Staters.  Kacy Luker has been added to the list!

Morgan Price - Piccolo -  Alternate 1
Megan Kesterson - Oboe -  Alternate 3
Madison Fleming - E flat Clarinet - Wind Symphony - 1st Chair
Korrine Baldwin - Clarinet -  Wind Symphony - 11th Chair
Jaclyn Hopping -  Clarinet - Symphonic Band - 4th Chair
Noah Bagley - Clarinet -  Orchestra - 3rd Chair
Camden Crittenden -  Bass Clarinet - Alternate 1
Braden Geggie -  Bassoon - Wind Symphony - 2nd Chair
Ashley Turner - Bassoon -  Alternate 2
Kacie Brown - Alto Saxophone - Wind Symphony - 1st Chair
Jace Davison -  Baritone Saxophone - Wind Symphony - 1st Chair
Brett Reckinger -  Trumpet - Wind Symphony - 7th Chair
Tyler Curran -  Trumpet - Symphonic Band - 1st Chair
Kacy Luker - Trumpet - Alternate 6
Joe Tapper - Horn - Wind Symphony - 4th Chair
Evan Root -  Trombone - Symphonic Band - 1st Chair
Jon Kimbrough-  Euphonium -  Symphonic Band - 3rd Chair
Mason Rhue - Percussion - Wind Symphony - 2nd Chair
Caleb Posey - Percussion - Symphonic Band - 3rd Chair



Grand National Championship Merchandise
Grand National Championship T-Shirts will be available on Mondaynight at the Wind Ensemble Midwest Clinic Send Off Concert.


Midwest Clinic Send Off Concert on MONDAY
The BA Wind Ensemble will present its Midwest Clinic concert in it’s entirety on MONDAY, December 14 in the BAPAC at 7:30pm. This concert will feature many Guest Conductors and Special Guest Artist, Patrick Sheridan. This event is FREE! Let’s pack out the PAC for this amazing farewell concert as the Wind Ensemble heads to Chicago to perform at the prestigious Midwest Clinic.


BAHS Wind Ensemble - Midwest Clinic Trip
This is an exciting time for the High School Wind Ensemble as they finish their preparations for the Midwest Clinic and the concert that they will perform on December 16th at 1:15pm. The members have worked as hard (or harder) than any group in the history of our storied band program. The staff is extremely proud of the efforts and determination of these fine musicians. In the past weeks, the most talented and well-known educators from across the country have come to Broken Arrow to teach and work with our students. Each of these master musicians have left Broken Arrow with an extreme appreciation for these great students.

If you are unable to travel to Chicago and attend this historic concert for the Broken Arrow bands, we invite you to attend our send off concert on Monday, December 14th at 7:30pm at the Broken Arrow PAC. This Send Off Concert will feature several guest conductors and guest artists. We hope to fill the BAPAC to capacity! Bring all of your friends and family!

All Travel documents and itineraries are avaliable on the BA Bands website!  CLICK HERE!

Free Passes (Badges) to Attend the Midwest Clinic Concert
Are you attending the Midwest Clinic Concert in Chicago? FREE Guest passes will be available on a first-come first-served basis. Pick up your passes from Mrs. Kimbrough AFTER the Send Off Concert on Monday night at the PAC (Concert begins at 7:30pm)

• December 14 - Send Off Concert in Broken Arrow (BAPAC - 7:30pm)
  
• December 15 - 7:15am - Report to the Southwest Airlines Ticket CounterFly to Chicago, rehearse, check in to hotel
  
• December 16 - Midwest Clinic Concert at McCormick Place (1:15pm), after concert Banquet, attend US Army Band Concert
  
• December 17 - Museums (Choice of Field Museum, Planetarium, or Aquarium), Midwest Clinic Conference, Blue Man Group
  
• December 18 - Midwest Clinic, Chicago Art Institute, Chicago Symphony Orchestra
  
• December 19 - Fly to Tulsa

From the Finance Office
Band Families, please be sure to check your student’s Charms account balances. Pride members were furiously charging shirts and gloves during the last few weeks of performances, and those charges are now in their accounts. As always, if you have any questions regarding your student’s Charm’s account, please contact Lisa Good at lsgood@baschools.org.

Charms: The Charms team has updated their mobile app. The new version is supported by Apple and Android. Be sure and search for “Charms Blue” in the App Store and get the latest version. It's an easy way to check finances, record volunteer hours and keep in contact with us.

Med Containers: Any leftover med containers not picked up from the office by December 18th will be thrown out before we leave for break. The Fine Arts office is open daily from 8am-4pm.

Grand Nationals Shirts & Patches: There are a few students who ordered shirts and patches through Mrs. Kimbrough while we were at Grand Nats who have still not picked up their items. Mrs. Good has those items in her office. The shirt/patch combo is $28. Patches alone are $7.50. Please contact Mrs. Good ASAP to collect your purchase and pay. Thanks!


FUNCTIONS
Cookies, cookies, cookies!! We need many, many more! If you would be willing to send/bring 2-3 dozen cookies for our upcoming concert (Dec 14th) and/or would be willing to help serve at this reception, please send an email to bafunctions@gmail.com! If you know of freshman parents that do not receive this email, please forward to them as well!!

FUNDRAISING
Cori Aschkenas - BABandFundraising@gmail.com

IF YOU PRE-ORDERED CHOCOLATE ALMONDS- I need you to pick these up on Tuesday the 8th from 3:00 until 6:00. If you cannot come at this time, please contact me ASAP!


PRIDE STORE
Store Hours This Week

Cori Aschkenas - BAPrideStore@gmail.com


GRAND NATIONAL SHIRTS- Will be passed out to KIDS ONLY at 6:00 Monday evening at the PAC! All other shirts will be handed out in January.

PRE-ORDERED GRAND NATIONAL DOG TAGS have arrived and will be available for pick up at the PAC at 6 pm on Monday evening.

MIDWEST SHIRTS- If you ordered a MidWest Shirts you can pick up your order Monday evening at 6 pm at the PAC.

STREET SIGNS will be available for pick up in January.

ORNAMENTS- if you ordered an ornament please contact Suzanne Knox for information with regard to when it will be available. SUZKNOX@COX.NET

GRAND NATIONAL EAGLE ORDERS ARE DUE JANUARY 31ST.


OPERATIONS

Email baprideoperations@gmail.com anytime.

CONCESSIONS

Please Email baconcessions@gmail.com to volunteer.  Thank you!


SPECIAL EVENTS


MARKETING & DEVELOPMENT
Ky and Michiele Vargas - development.bapride@gmail.com




Upcoming Dates and Events
Dec 14 - Midwest Clinic Send Off Concert - 7:30pm - BAPAC
Jan 8 - HS All District Band Clinic in Bartlesville - All Day
Jan 9 - HS All District Band Clinic and Concert in Bartlesville
Jan 16 - JH All District Band Auditions in Sand Springs
Jan 19 - OMEA Preview concert - 7:00pm - BAPAC
Jan 21 - OMEA Honor concert for the Symphonic Band 1 & Jazz Ensemble
Jan 21-23 - OMEA Convention / All State Band Rehearsals and Concert

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