Directors Notes



OSSAA State Band Contest NEXT Week
Next week 7 wind bands from BAHS and the Freshman Academy will appear in the OSSAA State Band Contest. For specific information, refer to itineraries that will be distributed by your student's band director. The performances are free and open to the public.

Tuesday, April 12
OSSAA Band Contest Performance Schedule - at Owasso High School's Auditorium
8:25 BA Freshman Academy Symphonic Band - Kyle Smith, conductor
8:50 BAHS Concert Band 2 - Chris Kaflik, conductor
10:05 BA Freshman Academy Wind Ensemlbe - James Morrison, conductor
10:30 BAHS Concert Band 1 - Chris Kaflik, conductor
1:55 BAHS Symphonic Band 2 - Kelli Pence, conductor
4:25 BAHS Symphonic Band 1 - Kelli Pence, conductor

Friday, April 15
OSSAA Band Contest - at Jenks High School's Auditorium
2:30 BAHS Wind Ensemble - Darrin Davis, conductor

Click Here for HS Band Itinerary (Except Wind Ensemble)
Click Here for HS Wind Ensemble Itinerary
Click Here for BAFA Band Itinerary


Time to Smell the Roses!
The Pride of Broken Arrow has been invited to participate in the Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade on January 2, 2017(The Rose never occurs on a Sunday), pending school board approval. Stay tuned for many more upcoming announcements and details as we begin the fundraising process to send the Pride marching down Colorado Boulevard!


Rose Parade Info for 2016 Pride Season - First Payment of $125 due on March 10 & 2nd Payment of $125 due on April 11
The fundraising process is already in full swing. There are many opportunities to help lower the final payments for ALL prospective Pride members.  This will be a BIG season with a full fall travel schedule to BOA and OBA Contest events as well as the incredible trip to California for the Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade! We have heard your suggestions loud and clear and we WILL be flying to California for the Rose Parade trip!!! In order to pay air deposits the first payment for the 2016 season will be due prior to Spring Break on March 10 for $125. All current and prospective Pride members should make arrangements to have $125 as your first payment in your account by March 10. If you are concerned about completing a successful audition to gain 2016 Pride membership, please know that your initial payments are FULLY refundable should you not be among the 2016 membership. A complete detailed payment schedule will be published soon as the details and final trip costs are determined. It is going to be an AMAZING 2016 for the Pride!


2016 Pride Color Guard Training Sessions
All current color guard members and prospective guard members have started their training sessions and rehearsals on Friday, March 25 at the HS Band Hall and Gymnasiums from 5:00-8:00pm. Wear comfortable black attire. $30 instructional / participation fee. Sessions run each Friday night until auditions on April 21-22.



Pride Banquet Date - April 29th
Banquet Tickets are NOW ON SALE in the band office during normal business hours and band parent meetings. Tickets are $40 each and Pride members receive a free ticket provided all accounts are current (including user fees, Solo & Ensemble contest fees, etc).


Info Regarding 2015 Pride Championship Rings
We have been working with the great people from Jostens to apply the student cost reduction from the donations accepted at the Pride Encore Celebration. That discount equates to a reduction of $35 per member for their 2015 Championship Ring. Jostens is attempting to provide delivery of the Rings by the banquet, however, in all likelihood, they will not be finished until early May.


Indoor Percussion
2016 Indoor members may pick up their uniforms in the BAHS Uniform Room if they wish anytime before April 15th. Any members wishing to pick up their uniform will need to verify they are up-to-date and current on 2016 Indoor dues for pick up.


Next Band Parent Meeting April 12
Our next band parent meeting will be on Tuesday, April 12 in the High School Band Hall at 7:00pm.



The nominating committee presented at the March parent meeting the proposed slate of officers of the Broken Arrow Band Parents Association for the 2016-2017 school year:
Presidents: Eric & Heidi Cline
VP Functions: Lee & Loretta Turner
VP Fundraising: Cori Aschkenas
VP Concessions: Scott & Hollie Thompson
VP Operations: Mike Donaldson
VP Communications: James & Tiffany Royal
VP Special Events: Joe & Sharon Kesterson
VP Marketing & Development: Ky & Michiele Vargas
Treasurer: Shari Bible

A vote on the acceptance of this proposed slate of officers will be taken at the next meeting of the parent association to be held Tuesday, April 12.


ATTENTION 2015 WIND ENSEMBLE GRADUATES
The Wind Ensemble of 2015 was awarded Citations of Congratulations from the State of Oklahoma for their performance and selection to the MidWest Band and Orchestra Clinic. These certificates are awaiting pick up in the band office at the high school. Office hours are 7:30am to 4:00pm daily. Please pass along this information to any alum that may not get eNews.

FUNCTIONS
Thank you to those that stepped up to help chaperone our bands attending the TCC Band Fest last week. We are in need of at least 12 chaperones for two of our freshman academy bands and our high school concert and symphonic bands as they travel to Owasso on Tuesday, April 12 for OSSAA contest. To check times and to sign-up, please click HERE.

Banquet Reservations will begin at 8 p.m. April 8 and continue until 8 p.m. April 22. All reservations will be accepted using this link: BA Pride Banquet Reservations. This link will be posted on our BA Bands’ social media accounts before April 8.

You may also bookmark the link on your phone, tablet or computer so that is easily accessed once it goes live on April 8. Each table sits up to 10 people. You do not have to have a party of 10 to make a reservation. Parties smaller than 10 will be grouped with other smaller parties so that each table has 10 people. Each reservation submission is automatically timestamped and table availability will be on a first-come, first-served basis. Table numbers will be emailed on or before April 28.

To make a reservation you will need the following information:

• Email address and phone number of 1 person in the party as a designated contact person.
• Ticket number and name for each person in your party, and whether or not they are a Pride member. If they are a member, please provide their grade level.
• Any dietary needs for each member of your party.
  

FUNDRAISING
Cori Aschkenas - BABandFundraising@gmail.com

RUSTIC CUFF FUNDRAISER IS DUE THIS THURSDAY, APRIL 7TH. NO LATER ORDERS WILL BE TAKEN. Please contact me with questions.

We will once again have World’s Finest Chocolate Bars and Almonds available at the next band parent meeting on April 12th.

Our next fundraiser for your Student’s Trip Account will be Discount Cards. These should be ready to pass out at the end of April.


PRIDE STORE
Cori Aschkenas - BAPrideStore@gmail.com

Your Pre-ordered EAGLE TROPHIES will be ready to pick up on April 12th at the band parent meeting!!!


ROSE PARADE FUNDRAISING
PLEASE BE AT THE APRIL 12TH BAND PARENT MEETING! We will be covering A LOT of information regarding fundraising for the Rose Parade. The Mattress Co will be paying us $5/person for showing up!

If you missed the last band parent meeting CLICK HERE to view a video where Cori and Marci explain in detail about our upcoming fundraising.

Eden's Veggie Stand workers needed. If you are willing to work at least one day between April and August at a veggie stand that benefits the Pride please send an email to baroseparade@gmail.com. Put VEGGIE STAND in the subject line, and give us your name, email, and phone #. This has the potential to be a HUGE money maker. Pride members, family members, and friends at least 14 years of age can work the stand.

Distribution of Andy’s Coupons begins at the April Band Parent Meeting. Please come early to pick up tickets. If you are going to request more than 10 you will need to pay the full value up front. ie. 20 tickets require a $60 payment. PLEASE EMAIL babandsandys@gmail.com PRIOR TO THE MEETING TO REQUEST THE NUMBER YOU WOULD LIKE SO WE CAN HAVE THAT READY FOR YOU.
CLICK HERE for detailed information on the Andy's Coupon Fundraiser. This is a required group fundraiser.

Mattress fundraiser will be held in the Band Room on MAY 21st & 22nd. All Pride members will participate on one of those two days. This fundraising supports the group as well as the individual account. CLICK HERE for detailed information on the mattress fundraiser.

Mark your calendars for the 1st Annual Golf Tournament July 17, 2016 at the Battlecreek Golf Course. More info coming soon!

A special THANK YOU to all of the parents who have stepped up to serve on fundraiser committees. It is so exciting to see Rookie parents dive in as well as Veteran parents! The strength of the Pride is within each of us. MORE VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES COMING!


OPERATIONS

Email baprideoperations@gmail.com anytime.

CONCESSIONS

Volunteering in concessions through the school helps to earn funds for all of BA bands. Please help reduce the overall cost for our programs by volunteering. With the current economic news for our schools this has become a great need. We have a great opportunity being able to staff concessions for football and soccer and put those profits towards our great musicians at all levels.

April soccer is in full swing. Remaining game dates for April are Tuesday the 5th, Friday the 8th, Monday the 11th, and Friday the 15th. Please email baconcessions@gmail.com for details and to sign up.


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

We are so excited about the new sponsors coming on board! When you get a chance, thank them!

Chinowth & Cohen is a new Bronze sponsor!
BA-dentist, Dr. Todd Gentling, is a new Friend sponsor!

Do you have experience in Grant writing or are you willing to gain some experience in Grant writing? If so, please let us know! We want to explore the various grants available to BA Bands. This is currently an untapped resource for us, and we would love to have someone who can concentrate on it.



Upcoming Dates and Events
April 8 - Color Guard Training Session 3 - 5:00-8:00
April 12 - OSSAA State Band Contest at Owasso HS
April 12 - Band Parent Meeting 7:00
April 14 - centennial Band Concert 7:00
April 14-16 - HS Musical
April 15 - OSSAA State Band Contest at Jenks HS
April 15 - Color Guard Training Session 4 - 5:00-8:00
April 16 - Oneta Ridge & Centennial to Frontier City
April 18 - HS Chamber Ensemble Concert - 7:00 at Central on Main
April 19 - Jazz Concert @ BAPAC - 7:00
April 21 - Percussion Concert @ BAPAC - 7:00
April 21-22 - Color Guard Audtions - 5:00-8:00
April 25 - Solo Recital
April 27 - OSSAA State Jazz Contest
April 28 - Oneta Ridge Band Concert 7:00
April 29 - Pride Banquet at the Renaissance Hotel
May 2-6 - Pride Audition Camp at BAHS
May 9 - Sudler Shield HS Band Concert - BAPAC - 7:00
May 13 - Freshman Academy Band Concert - BAPAC - 7:00
May 14 - Rooster Day Parade and Uniform / Equipment Check in
May 16 - Graduation (All Sophomore & Junior Band Members Required to Attend)

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