BA Bands eNews

May 22, 2016

Directors Notes



2016 Pride Membership
A complete listing can be found on the Pride’s website at www.BrokenArrowPride.com.

2016 Pride Horn Line dates:

• May 24-26 (12:00 - 5:00) Pride Horn Line Mini Camp #1
  
• June 28-30 (12:00 - 5:00) Pride Horn Line Mini Camp #2
  
• July 12-14 (12:00 - 5:00) Pride Horn Line Mini Camp #3
  
• July 20 - DCI Drums of Summer at BA Stadium
  
• 7/25 MANDATORY PRIDE CAMP BEGINS

Pride Color Guard Rehearsal and Camp Dates

• May 24-26 (2:00-5:00 & 6:00-9:00) Color Guard Mini Camp #1
  
• June 7 (5:00-8:00) Guard Rehearsal
  
• June 14 (5:00-8:00) Guard Rehearsal
  
• June 20-23 (TBA) Color Guard Mini Camp #2
  
• July 25 MANDATORY PRIDE CAMP BEGINS

Pride Percussion Rehearsal and Camp Dates

• June 6 (12:00-3:00) Mallets (Marimbas, Vibes, Xylo, Bells, Crotales)
  
• June 6 (12:00-3:00) Pride Tenors
  
• June 7 (9:00-12:00) Pride Mallets
  
• June 7 (12:00-3:00) Pride Tenors
  
• June 9 (12:00-3:00) Pride Mallets
  
• June 9 (12:00-3:00) Pride Tenors
  
• June 27 (1:00-4:00) Pride Mallets
  
• June 27 (12:00-4:00) Pride Tenors
  
• June 28 (12:00-4:00) Pride Tenors
  
• July 1 (12:00-4:00) Pride Bass Drums
  
• July 2 (12:00-4:00) Pride Bass Drums
  
• July 11 (12:00-4:00) Pride Bass Drums
  
• July 16 (12:00-4:00) Pride Snares
  
• July 18 (12:00-4:00) Pride Snares

Pride Rehearsal and Performance Calendar
Please refer to the band’s online calendar for up to date info regarding rehearsal schedules, performance events, and upcoming band events. The Pride’s mandatory summer camp begins on July 25. Once classes begin a typical rehearsal week is as follows:

Horn Line, Percussion, Drum Majors & Crew
Monday - 3:15-6:00
Tuesday - 3:20-6:30
Wednesday - Off
Thursday - 5:00-9:00
Friday - 3:20 - End of Football Game
Saturday - As scheduled on calendar

Color Guard
Monday - 4:00-6:00
Tuesday - 5:00-9:00
Wednesday - Off
Thursday - 5:00-9:00
Friday - 3:20 - End of Football Game
Saturday - As scheduled on calendar


2016 Pride Performance Schedule!
The Pride will once again travel to unique locations and provide amazing experiences for our students. Mark your calendars for the Bands of America Super Regional in St. Louis during fall break AND the Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade in Southern California during winter break.
   Dress Rehearsals - October 1 & 8
   Broken Arrow Invitational - October 15
   St. Louis Super Regional - October 21-23
   OSSAA Regional Marching Contest - October 26
   OBA Marching Championship - October 29
   Sounds of the Stadium Concert in the BAPAC - November 1
   Pasadena Trip - December 29-January 4


St. Louis BOA Super Regional Trip Information
Depart: October 20
Travel by: Charter Bus
Arrive in BA: October 23
Projected preliminary Performance time: 3:45pm on October 22
Projected hotel: Holiday Inn, 811 N 9th, St. Louis 63101


Pasadena Tournament of Roses Trip Information
The Rose Parade (not the Rose BOWL Parade) predates the football game as will be celebrating its 128th trip down Colorado Boulevard. The Rose Parade boasts a live audience of 1 MILLION spectator and a worldwide television audience of over 350 MILLION viewers in over 40 countries.

Depart: December 29 (early)
Travel by: Charter planes
Arrive in BA: January 4 (very early morning)
Performances: Bandfest (Date TBD), Disneyland (Jan 1), Tournament of Roses Parade (Jan 2)
Hotel Info: Currently unavailable

Projected Itinerary to include:
Dec 29 Fly to LAX, Bus trip to sights including, Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Hollywood Bowl, Farmers Market, and others
Dec 30 Rehearsal, Santa Monica Pier for shopping, entertainment, walking the beach and watching the sun set over the Pacific Ocean
Dec 31 Bandfest Performance (tentative), view the Rose Parade floats, Photo at Rose Bowl Stadium, New Year’s Eve Celebration
Jan 1 Disneyland Theme Parks
Jan 2 Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade, Hollywood Private Party event at Madame Tussauds
Jan 3 Universal Studios Theme Park with the New Harry Potter World, late evening departure from LAX
Jan 4 Early morning arrival of Charter Flights from California to Tulsa International Airport


Pride Account Payments / Charms / Group Fundraising / Payment Schedule
Until notified in an upcoming eNews, all payments to 2016 Pride New-Member Student Accounts must be made by delivering to the BAHS Band Office OR by mailing to BAHS. New Pride Member Charms accounts are still under construction to be set up for each member. We will make an eNews notification once the Charms accounts are set up for the 2016 Pride season. The next payment of $250 is due. The June payment is $300. Band Summer Office hours are Monday through Thursday from 9:00-4:00pm. NOTE: The additional Color Guard fee is currently undetermined and will announced asap (previous year’s CB fee is typically around $300)

      Payments may be mailed to:
      BAHS Bands
      1901 E Albany
      Broken Arrow, OK 74012


What is Group Fundraising?
The BA Band Parent Association is committed to fundraising efforts to reduce the trip cost for EVERY Pride member (possibly in excess of $1000 per member!). Group fundraising requires the participation of ALL members to achieve that goal. The More We Give; The More We GET! Examples of group fundraisers are: Mattress Fundraiser, Andy’s Cards, Corporate Sponsorships, Pride Golf Tournament, Rustic Cuff, Run With the Pride, Volunteering for BA Community Events, Movie Nights, Car Washes, Sounds of the Stadium Concert, etc.


2016 Pride Payment Schedule:
Feb / Mar $250
May $250
June $400
July $400
August $400
September $400
October $400
November $400
December $450 REDUCED to $350 based on current GROUP
Fundraising efforts Total $3350 REDUCED to $3250


Attendance Communication - Attendance@BrokenArrowPride.com
All members must communicate all Pride absences by emailing attendance@BrokenArrowPride.com Please remember that ALL rehearsal and performances are mandatory beginning July 25. All mini camp and rehearsal sessions prior to July 25 will allow absences based on vacation or attendance to a ‘camp’ (music camp, church camp, etc), however, ALL absences must be communicated in advance.


Family & Friends Tours to California from GMT (Grueninger Music Tours)
In conjunction with Grueninger Music Tours, the BA Bands are pleased to offer 4 different “Family & Friends Tours” to the Pasadena Tournament of Roses in Southern California. The packages through GMT range from “Fully Escorted” (including airfare) to “Independent”. Refer to the attached literature and registration form for additional info. PLEASE NOTE: The BA Bands is not organizing this event or accepting any funds for the “Family & Friends Tours” and all questions, payments and other info should be communicated directly to the GMT website or offices.

GMT BA Family Tours
GMT BA Family Registration

Grueninger Music Tours
Meridian Tower
10201 N. Illinois St, Suite 380
Indianapolis, IN 46290
(800) 225-9919
info@GoGMT.com
www.MyRoseParadeTrip.com
User Name: BAHS
Password: DavisTofR17


Pride Physicals Due by July 22
All Pride members must have a new physical on file for the 2016 season. You may choose the physician of your choice BUT MUST SUBMIT THIS ATTACHED 2 PAGE OSSAA FORM. The BA Bands intend to host a physical session with one of our sponsors onsite at BAHS in the month of June or July; however, ALL physical forms must be submitted to the Mrs. Good in the band office no later than July 22.


Wind Band and Jazz Audition Results
Audition Results from the HS Wind Band and Jazz auditions will be posted soon. They will be announced on the BA Bands social media and posted on the BA Bands website once they are ready to post.


Midwest Clinic - Percussion Ensemble Summer Rehearsals
The following is the summer rehearsal schedule for the Percussion Ensemble heading to Midwest:

• June 2 & 3 (1:00-4:00)
  
• June 6,7 & 9 (4:00-6:00)
  
• June 27 (4:00-7:00)
  
• June 28 (5:00-7:00)
  
• July 16 & 18 (4:00-7:00)

Due Dates and Items
- JUNE 1ST: Student’s Full Name and DOB (for Airfare Reservation) to awiencken@baschools.org
- JUNE 27TH: First deposit payment of $200 due to Mrs. Good (checks made out to BA Bands)


June Band Parent Meeting
The next band parent meeting will be on June 28 at 7:00pm in the HS Band Hall



From the Band Office:

Lost and Found
There are still several items left to be claimed.  Be sure to stop by and see Mrs. Good.

Banquet Packets
If you did not pick up your packet after the banquet, please see Mrs. Good in the band office.

Charms/Pay Pal
Parents, if you make PayPal payments they must go through the Charms site or they may not post correctly to your student’s account. If you’ve made a PayPal payment and you don’t see it posted to your student’s account in a few days please contact Mrs. Good.