BA Bands eNews

January 8, 2018

-Directors Notes-


NBDA All-district Honor Bands
The NBDA All-District will rehearse and perform in Bartlesville on January 12 & 13. Students will meet at BAHS after 1st Period on Friday, January 12. Students will need to bring money for Lunch and Dinner on Friday and Lunch on Saturday. The students WILL return to BA on Friday evening after rehearsal and then report again to BAHS on Saturday morning to bus up to Bartlesville for Saturday's rehearsal and Concert. More detailed info will be provided on the student itinerary that will be sent home with students.


OMEA Honor Band Performance by the HS Wind Ensemble
The HS Wind Ensemble will be performing at the Oklahoma Music Educators Association (OMEA) Annual Conference as an Honor Band. This is an extremely prestigious occasion. Be sure to mark your calendar to attend the Honor Concert at the Tulsa Convention Center on Thursday, January 19. Tickets are available at the door for $18 and seating is general admission for this concert. Please note: this is a ceremonious event and appropriate attire is expected. Please, no jeans or T-shirts.


OMEA Preview Honor Band Concert - Tuesday, January 16
On Tuesday, January 16 our BAHS Wind Ensemble and the Guthrie HS Band will present a concert to Preview their performances at the Oklahoma Music Educators (OMEA) Conference. The concert will begin at 7:00pm.


OMEA Convention and All State Band - January 17-20
Students that earned a coveted spot in the All OMEA Ensembles (Band, Jazz and Orchestra) will meet at the downtown Hyatt Hotel on Wednesday evening (January 17). The All OMEA concerts will be held on Saturday at the Tulsa PAC (Band & Orchestra) and the Hyatt Hotel (Jazz).


Basketball Band Performances for All HS Band Members
Each of the HS band classes are required to perform at the HS Basketball games. Games are assigned by class / group. Should a student be enrolled in more than one band class, they must perform at the corresponding game to fulfill their band class requirement for each class they are enrolled. Students may volunteer to attend additional games but no substitutions are permitted. Report time for each event is 6:00pm and students are to wear their Pride / Tradition Band T Shirt. For each session the band will play at the girls and boys varsity basketball games. Games are typically completed by approximately 9:15pm. The schedule is as follows:

• Tuesday, Dec 12 - Symphonic Band 1
  
• Tuesday, Jan 9 - Symphonic Band 1
  
• Friday, Jan 12 - Concert Band 1
  
• Tuesday, Jan 23 - Concert Band 2
  
• Friday, Jan 26 - Symphonic Band 2
  
• Friday, Feb 2 - Wind Ensemble
  
• Friday, Feb 9 - Wind Ensemble
  

Indoor Percussion Schedule
Rehearsal schedule for the week includes the following:
Tuesday, January 9th:  3:30-7:00PM
Thursday, January 11th: 3:30-7:00PM

Broken Arrow Indoor Percussion fees for the 2018 season are $1300.
Payment due dates for fees are due on the following dates:
December 15th- $250 (past due)
January 15th- $250
February 15th- $250
March 15th- $250
April 15th- $300


WGI Scholarship Opportunity
Since its inception, the WGI Scholarship Program has provided more than $750,000 to deserving young people. Each group registered to compete at World Championships may nominate one member to be considered. A Scholarship Committee made up of individuals representing WGI Judges, Instructors, Directors, Staff, and others active in the WGI activity, review these applications. Scholarship winners are announced at the World Championships. If you are a current Senior of Broken Arrow Indoor and would like to apply, please see Mr. Wiencken ASAP. To begin the application process, you will need to collect the following: Please note, all documents must be submitted in PDF format at time of application.

• - Two Letters of recommendation from individuals other than the group director
• - High School and/or College Transcript
  
• - SAT/ACT scores optional
  
• - Four Essay Questions

-From the Band Office-

Charms - As the season comes to a close, please be sure you are still checking the Charms accounts for final balances due. Glove/t-shirt/shoe charges have been made from the end of the season performances. Unless the student account balances are paid, they will not be eligible for audition this Spring. Payments can be sent to Broken Arrow High School, attention Lisa Good, 1901 E. Albany, Broken Arrow, OK 74012.

Europe - Trip refunds/transfers will be addressed individually via email. If you and/or your student signed up for this trip, please be looking for an email from Mrs. Good.

Lost & Found - There are several pillows, blankets, goodie bags, water jugs, shirts, shoes, etc., awaiting pick up in the band office. Any unclaimed items will be tossed out on the last day of school before Christmas break.

Meds - Empty med bottles are ready for pick up. Any unclaimed meds or bottles will be thrown away on the last day of school before Christmas break.



-BA Bands Parent Association-

FUNCTIONS




SPECIAL EVENTS

If you have any questions, feel free to email us at baspecialevents@gmail.com.



OPERATIONS

Indoor Percussion will be starting shortly and we will need help. Stay tuned for further details.



CONCESSIONS

If you have any questions about concessions email Baconcessions@gmail.com

To get your food handler card for this season CLICK HERE.



MARKETING & DEVELOPMENT
Carrie Crane -- development.bapride@gmail.com

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! This is a great opportunity that allows your hard work to benefit BA Bands! Most of these grants are around $500. Turn your volunteer hours into money!

If you have a contact at a company that might be interested in sponsoring the Pride, let us know ! We have several levels of sponsorship, we have general sponsorships and special event sponsors.  Email: development.bapride@gmail.com for more information



COMMUNICATIONS
CHECK YOUR JUNK MAIL FOR BA BANDS E-MAILS! Please check your Spam or Junk mail folder for emails from any BA Bands email addresses. These include but are not limited to: BAConcessions@gmail.com; bapridework@hotmail.com; BABandFundraising@gmail.com;; BASpecialEvents@gmail.com; and BAStadiumCleanup@gmail.com.

If you see any of these emails in your Junk or Spam folder, add the email address for those emails to your contact list. That should ensure you receive future emails correctly. If you wish to be removed from any of these mailing lists, send a message to the appropriate address and ask to be removed.

If you continue to have problems, email James Royal at babandcommunications@gmail.com for help.



FUNDRAISING
Sheri Sharp - BABandFundraising@gmail.com

THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO ATTENDED THE RUSTIC CUFF FUNDRAISER ON THURSDAY!
A big THANK YOU to all of you, your friends, and families for attending the Rustic Cuff “Party For Your Purpose” Private Party Fundraiser. I would estimate at least 100 attendees in 2 hours with a line at the door before it even started! Please be sure to thank Rustic Cuff on social media and continue to patronize their stores! They worked so hard for us and were very generous in their support with this fundraising opportunity!


NEW INDIVIDUAL FUNDRAISER STARTING THIS MONTH - HYBRIDLIGHT FLASHLIGHT/CHARGERS
We will start a new fundraiser this month. We will be selling Hybrid Lights. These devices are a 160 lumen flashlight AND a charger for mobile devices. They are waterproof and will float. These are great for carrying in purses, the outdoors, keeping in the car or school backpacks, and so much more! These will sell for $30 with 50% Profit to your Indoor Percussion or Pride Account!More details coming in the next couple of weeks! We will let everyone know via FB, Enews and email when we start this fundraiser (estimated start date is around mid month!)


INDIVIDUAL FUNDRAISER IDEAS FOR 2018?
We are planning our 2018 fundraisers this week. If you have any fundraiser ideas, please email them to us at babandfundraising@gmail.com by end of day this Tuesday, January 10! We’d love your input. Not every idea can be used but we would love to review them! (We love any ideas you have at any time of the year, too!)

BA BANDS GARAGE SALE WILL BE SATURDAY, MARCH 31 - PLEASE SAVE YOUR EXTRAS FOR US!
We have a date for the garage sale....March 31 in the Aux Gym. Now we need the "stuff"! So how many of you are cleaning out closets, garages, and attics making room for all of those Christmas gifts or just starting the New Year minus all of the clutter??

If you are looking for a place to get rid of unwanted items, PLEASE consider donating them to the Garage Sale!!

Some examples of what works great for the garage sale----
Donated Items - Examples:
Clothing all ages and sizes, Shoes/Boots, Coats/Jackets, Costumes, Prom Dresses/Dressy clothing, Purses/Totes/Bags/Luggage, Electronics, Furniture, Home Decor/Frames/Art/Pictures/Pillows, Bedding, Toys, Bicycles/Scooters, Games, Yard/Lawn Equipment/Planters/Garden Supplies, Outdoor Items/Camping gear, Craft Supplies, Office Equipment/Supplies, Small Appliances, and many other items!!!

If you have questions about what to donate, please contact us at BABandsGarageSale@gmail.com or BABandFundraising@gmail.com.

We'll begin collecting items for our Garage Sale in a few weeks. At that time, we will let you know where you can drop off the items! We will post this information on Facebook, E-News and through email in the coming weeks.

Last year we had a successful sale in spite of the thunder, lightning, and heavy rain! Ugh! Let's make it even bigger and better (and, hopefully, drier) this year! Thanks!


VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR GARAGE SALE
We will need lots of volunteers for the Garage Sale. If you are interested in helping collect items, loading / unloading, set up, and/or helping the day of the event, please email at BABandsGarageSale@gmail.com and let us know!


BEEF JERKY STICKS - Jerky sticks are available by pre-order and pre-purchase through the band only; the turnaround time to get them is quick - usually about a week once we place an order (orders will be placed at the beginning of each month.  We can also email you an order form if you need one or CLICK HERE to print one. Please contact Debbie at BABandFundraising@gmail.com with questions. This is the ONLY fundraiser we offer that you will pay ONLY the cost upfront, not the profit as well, due to the cost of the sticks. You will still be responsible for turning the profit into the band office for this fundraiser.


CHOCOLATE FUNDRAISER - We have the $1 variety bar boxes, $1 caramel bar boxes, and $2 almond boxes available. Also, important to remember - if you turn in money from selling chocolate, please mark it as a band payment so that it gets posted to Charms that way; you will have already paid the profit upfront. CLICK HERE for the chocolate fundraiser guidelines.


::::::: PLEASE READ ::::::: - You MUST include your contact information (email address and phone number) on ALL fundraiser order forms before turning them in (even if the form doesn't ask for that info). Also, if you are not receiving our fundraising emails already and you participate in fundraising at all, you need to be added to that email list because that is the best way to receive current news about fundraisers; please ask to be added to that email list if you are not already on it.

For more information on ANY of the fundraisers listed above, please contact Debbie Gowriluk at BABandFundraising@gmail.com.


Earn Money For Your Band Trip Account - If you would like to work certain events (like Drillers, Expo, etc) and earn money for your band trip account throughout the year, please CLICK HERE to sign up to receive Pride Work emails. Also, during certain times of the year, you can work stadium cleanup! CLICK HERE or email them to get on the sign up list for notification of opportunities.



PRIDE STORE
Sheri Sharp - BAPrideStore@gmail.com


NEW!! PRE-ORDER YOUR INDOOR PERCUSSION 2018 SHOW SHIRTS AND BUTTONS! ORDERS DUE NO LATER THAN JANUARY 22!
Pre-order forms available online for shirts and buttons! CLICK HERE to print yours out. Please turn these forms into the band office or payment slot by end of day on January 22. That's a short two weeks from now so please get your orders in early! Thank you!

HAVE YOU SEEN THIS 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
Jan 9 - HS Basketball Game - Symphonic Band 1 - 6:00pm
Jan 12 - HS Basketball Band - Concert Band 1 - 6:00pm
Jan 12 - HS All District Band Clinic in Bartlesville
Jan 13 - HS All District Band Clinic & Concert
Jan 16 - OMEA Preview Band Concert - 7:00pm - BAPAC
Jan 17-20 - OMEA Convention / All State Band Rehearsals and Concert
Jan 19 - OMEA Honor Concert for the HS Wind Ensemble - 8:15pm - Tulsa PAC
Jan 23 - HS Basketball Band - Concert Band 2 - 6:00pm
Jan 26 - HS Basketball Band - Symphonic Band 2 - 6:00pm
Jan 27 - JH All District Band Auditions - Sand Springs
Feb 2 - HS Basketball Band - Wind Ensemble - 6:00pm
Feb 8-9 - JH All District Band Clinic and Concert - Union HS
Feb 9 - HS Basketball Band - Wind Ensemble - 6:00pm
Feb 17 - Indoor Percussion @ WGPO Sapulpa
Feb 23-24 - BA Symphonic Band Camp - Wind Ensemble & Symphonic Band 1 Only
Feb 27 - BA Solo & Ensemble Festival - BAHS
Mar 3 - Indoor Percussion @ WGPO Broken Arrow
Mar 5 - Combined MS Band Concert at BAPAC - 7:00pm
Mar 8 - HS Band Concert - 7:00pm - BAPAC
Mar 9 - FA Band Concert - 7:00pm - BAPAC
Mar 10 - Indoor Percussion @ WGI Dallas Regional
Mar 12 - Percussion Concert - 7:00pm - BAPAC
Mar 15 - OSSAA JH Band Contest - Owasso HS

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