BA Bands eNews
March 3, 2020
-Directors Notes-
The next meeting of the Band Parent Association will be on Tuesday, March 10th at 7:00pm.
Upcoming Band Concerts & Events
- All BA Middle School Bands
March 3 7:00PM BAPAC - BA Percussion Solo Festival
March 4 3:30PM BAHS Fine Arts Facility - High School Band Concert
March 9 7:00PM BAPAC - SB1 - MFA National Festival
March 11-15 Indianapolis, IN - TCC Band Festival
March 27 All Day - TCC PAC - Wind Ensemble - OBA Festival
April 3 TBD - Owasso HS - Wind Ensemble Trip - Chicago
April 4-7 Chicago, IL - Freshman Academy Concert
April 6 7:00PM BAPAC - HS Pre Contest Concert (No WE)
April 7 7:00PM BAPAC - OSSAA State Band Contest
April 14 All Day - Owasso HS - OSSAA State Band Contest (WE)
April 17 Jenks HS - SB2, CB1, CB2 - Dallas Trip
April 24-25 Dallas, TX
2020 Pride Information
- Horn Line: Auditions are moved earlier in the calendar year from previous seasons.
Horn Line Auditions Dates (REVISED): Mar 27, 30 from 6:30-8:30pm AND Mar 31 from 5:00-9:00pm
- Color Guard: Training Sessions continue on Tuesday’s from 6:0-9:00pm (Feb 18, 25 and Mar 3,10).
Color Guard Audition Dates: Mar 27 (5:00-9:00) AND Mar 28 (9:00-1:00)
- Percussion: Dates TBD (Following end of BA Indoor Percussion Season)
- Pride Leadership: Leadership applications will be available at the end of April, once horn line and guard auditions are completed.
- Drum Major: Tentative Dates are April 20 (Clinic) and April 27 (Audition)...more details coming soon…
2020 Pride Movement Training Sessions
All 2020 Pride Horn Line Veterans will continue their off-season training program. This will be a dynamic and fun way for our members to be visually prepared for the upcoming 2020 season (similar to our Color Guard Veteran training sessions). Members will wear appropriate clothing for visual rehearsals (instruments will not be needed).
Training dates will occur on:
April 20 - Monday - 5:00-8:00
April 21 - Tuesday - 5:00-8:00
May 15 - Friday - 5:00-8:00
May 16 - Saturday - 9:00-12:00
May 26-28 - TBD
July 10-11 - TBD
BA Color Guard Winter Training
All BA Color Guard members should have received info regarding the Winter Training Classes through the BA Guard Staff. If not, please contact us at brokenarrowguard@gmail.com for more info (current members only). The Winter Guard training classes are required for any returning member of the Broken Arrow Color Guard as preparation for the upcoming 2020 season. It is vital for us as a group to continue to develop and advance our skill sets prior to introducing new members into the guard following the auditions in March. Info has also been shared for purchasing rifle and sabres for weapon training. Training and classes begin January 30th (5-9pm) and continue weekly. Winter training class fee is $125 to cover the costs of instruction. Also, as a reminder all student accounts must be current for continued participation.
Spring High School Band Trips
We are thrilled that all 5 High School Concert Bands will travel to participate in World Class Concert Band Events outside the State of Oklahoma. All trips are required as part of each students enrollment in the Performance Based Classes of the High School Concert Bands. Fundraising opportunities are available to assist students in making their monthly payments. Please contact our BABBC Fundraising Chair at BABandFundraising@gmail.com for more information. The band trips are as follows:
Symphonic Band 1 - Music For All National Concert Band Festival - Indianapolis, IN
Depart: Wednesday, March 11
Perform:Friday , March 13
Return to BA: Sunday, March 15
*Payment Schedule: Oct 4 $200, Dec 6 $400, Jan 10, $300, Feb 7 $250
QUICK ITINERARY:
March 11: Morning Departure to Indianapolis / Arrive in Indy
March 12: Opening Session of National Festival / Rehearsal / Student Social
March 13: Performance at National Festival / Audience Time / Buca di Beppo / Jazz Band of America Concert
March 14: Masterclasses / Audience Time / Festival Gala / Honor Band of America Concert / Depart for Broken Arrow
March 15: Early morning arrival in Broken Arrow
NOTE: Broken Arrow Performance at the National Festival is FREE and open to the public
Wind Ensemble - Chicago Festival of Gold - Chicago, IL
Depart: Saturday, April 4
Perform: Monday, April 6
Return to BA: Tuesday, April 7
*Payment Schedule: Dec 20 $250, Jan 31 $250, Feb 28 $250, Mar 27 $250, April 3 $250
QUICK ITINERARY:
April 4: Morning Departure for Chicago / Giordano’s Pizza upon Arrival in Chicago
April 5: Clinic / Explore Chicago / Blue Man Group / Hard Rock Cafe
April 6: Boat Cruise / Chicago Festival of Gold Performance / Encore Gala Concert
April 7: Depart for Broken Arrow / Arrival in Broken Arrow late afternoon
NOTE: Broken Arrow Performance at the Chicago Symphony Center is FREE and open to the public
Symphonic Band 2, Concert Band 1 & 2 - Choice Music Festival - Dallas, TX
Depart: Friday, April 24
Perform: Friday, April 24
Return to BA: Saturday, April 25
*Payment Schedule: Jan 31 $75, Feb 28 $75, Mar 27 $75, Apr 17 $75
*Payment Schedule is subject to change based on Final Trip price per student
Account Payments - Balance Due
All Pride 2019 accounts are past now due. Please make arrangements to pay any outstanding balances. Credit card payments may be made here. Payment schedules for Symphonic Band, Indoor Percussion and Wind Ensemble can be found below. For any questions about log in issues, the CutTime app or account information, contact Mrs. Good . lsgood@baschools.org.
High School Wind Ensemble - Chicago Trip
The BAHS Wind Ensemble will travel to Chicago for the Festival of Gold in famed Orchestra Hall of the Chicago Symphony Center. The trip will take place April 4-7. Estimated cost of the trip is $1250 per student; with a payment schedule of $250 due each month from December through April. The next payment of $250 is due by March 27.
Indoor Percussion
Congratulations to all members of Broken Arrow Indoor on a great first performance of the 2020 season! Broken Arrow Indoor brought a tremendous amount of energy and performed to an enthusiastic crowd and earned 2nd place in Percussion-Scholastic World with a score of 77.2. Congratulations to our neighbors at Union High School and thank-you to our hosts at Catoosa High School for hosting yesterday's performance. In the coming weeks, we will be finishing our program to prepare for the WGI Mid-East Power Regional at Northern Kentucky University in Highland Heights, KY on March 21st and 22nd. Look for a full/detailed itinerary next week!
Rehearsal schedule
Mon 3/2 - 5:00-9:00 (All)
Tue 3/3 - 3:30-7:00 (All)
Thur 3/6 - 3:30-7:00 (No VE)
Tue 3/10 - 3:30-7:00 (All)
Tue 3/17 - 2:00-5:00 (No VE)
Wed 3/18 - 9:00-5:00 (All - VE 2-5pm)
Thu 3/19 - 9:00-5:00 (All - VE 2-5pm)
WGI Mid-East Power Regional Information
Tickets for the Mid-East Power Regional can be bought online, over the phone, or by mail; Saturday's Prelims ticket price is $22 and Sunday's Finals ticket price is $25- a combo Prelims/Finals ticket price is $36. Detailed ticket information can be FOUND HERE. All World Class events for Broken Arrow Indoor will be held at the BB&T Arena. Can’t make it to KY for the Regional? FloMarching offers a Live Stream on a variety of platforms to watch BA Indoor and all competing groups throughout the 2020 WGI season. visit www.FloMarching.com for more information.
Mid-East Power Regional General Schedule:
Fri (3/20): Depart from BAHS (approx. 5:30 AM)
Fri (3/20): PM- Arrive in Kentucky, Evening Rehearsal
Sat (3/21): Morning Rehearsal, 5:27 PM EST Prelims Performance
Sun (3/22): Morning Rehearsal TBA, 2:30 PM EST (Earliest Finals Performance Time)
Sun (3/22): PM- Depart Kentucky
Mon (3/23): Early Morning Arrive in BA (approx. 4:00 AM CST)
Indoor Percussion Member Fees
December 20th (Past Due): $200
January 10th (Past Due): $250
February 1st: $250 (past due)
March 1st: $250 (past due)
April 1st: $250
Checks for payments can be given to Mrs. Good or placed in the payment drop box at the HS.
-BA Bands Parent Association-
PRESIDENTS
I know we all are excited about the many wonderful opportunities available for our students in 2020. The next few months will be filled with concert performances and contests, and include trips both in and out of state. To support these activities, parents will have opportunities to serve, including hospitality for concerts, chaperoning trips, planning and organizing the annual Pride banquet, and fundraising. We understand that many of you are anxious for more details regarding trip itineraries, costs, andfundraising plans. We will be getting that information out as soon as it becomes available. In the meantime, continue to take advantage of the various opportunities provided by our fundraising team.
If you would like to serve a special committee dedicated to raising funds for this action-packed year, please contact Erica Maxey at babandsponsors@gmail.com.
VICE - PRESIDENTS
SPECIAL EVENTS
The Spring Clean - As we enter into spring and enjoy all of the good weather heading our way we have a new way for you to support Indoor Percussion and BA Bands. We are collecting used soft items as you clean up and get ready to enjoy the warm weather.
The Goal - 1200 bags of clothes, shoes, bedding, and towels amongst other items.
The Result - A win-win way for you to get rid of clutter and support the programs that we love.
Look for more information soon, but start collecting now. We plan on making drop offs easy and frequent.
Indoor Percussion Event - April 4th
We will have another event the first weekend in April. The last event we had a great number of volunteers and the event went smoothly for every one. The event again will be relatively short and on a Saturday afternoon. Please look for the sign up sheet link below.
SIGN UP HERE
OPERATIONS
If you have any questions regarding our operations team, please email us at:
BABandoperations@gmail.com
CONCESSIONS
Volunteer Food Handlers card CLICK HERE
For any concessions questions email BABANDconcessions@gmail.com
MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS
We have sponsorship opportunities available. If you or someone you know are interested in being a Pride of Broken Arrow Open or BA Bands sponsor, send us a message, and we'll get them added as a sponsor.
As always, be sure and keep up with everything that's going on all of our social media channels:
Facebook | Facebook Members and Family Group | Twitter | Instagram
If you have any Marketing Communications related questions, you can always email babandmarcom@gmail.com.
FUNDRAISING
BABandFundraising@gmail.com
BA BANDS DISCOUNT CARDS
We are still offering BA Bands Discount Cards. Cards sell for $12 each with $9 going to individual accounts. Payments must be made upfront when cards are picked up (cash or check only) Discounts from smokies, Los Mariachis, Happy Plate, Forest Ridge, Wild Meadows, Cicis, Pride Store, and many more!
CHOCOLATE FUNDRAISER - Please email the fundraising email if you would like to purchase chocolate. Chocolate will be available for purchase at the Tuesday band parent meeting at 6:00pM before the meeting and again after the meeting ends. Remember, it is $60 per box paid upfront, with half of that going into your child's account. Cash/checks for payment only please. Important to remember - if you turn in money from selling chocolate, please mark it as a band payment so that it gets posted correctly; you will have already paid the profit upfront. CLICK HERE for the chocolate fundraiser guidelines.
PRIDE WORK - Earn Money For Your Band Trip Account -
There are so many ways to earn money for your band trip account! Start earning money now for the 2019 Indoor Percussion and 2020 Marching Season!
Many of these opportunities go quickly. The work sign-ups are sent via email to those on the Pride Work email list. Please ask to get on the Pride Work email list by writing to babandwork@gmail.com
Currently, there are still several spots available for the Chili Bowl starting this Monday through Saturday. Please see the link sent by email or send an email to babandwork@gmail.com.
For Stadium Cleanup, please send an email to bastadiumcleanup@gmail.com
* Food Handlers Permit - If you plan to handle food at any of these events, you will need a Volunteer Food Handler’s Permit. You can acquire the permit online and it only takes a few minutes to complete. You can take the course and print your permit online at this link: Volunteer Online Food Handler’s Permit For more information, please email babandwork@gmail.com
*ABLE Commission License: If you plan to work events, all vendors require the ABLE License which costs $30 for a 2 year permit and can be optained using this link: ABLE Commission License - CLICK HERE
PRIDE STORE
BABandStore@gmail.com
Pride Store Online
Disney patches will be at the meeting next week. They look great!
Please make arrangments to have preorders picked up before the May meeting!
SHOP ONLINE - goba.band/store
It’s easy to shop for Pride gear from home! There are even flat-rate shipping options available if you want to share it with out of town family! Please always include your student’s first and last name in all online orders. You can put their name either as the purchaser or in the notes section. 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
Mar 3 - BA Middle School Concert at BAPAC
Mar 4 - BA Percussion Solo Festival
Mar 9 - HS Band Concert / SB1 MFA Preview Concert
Mar 11-15 - SB1 to Indianapolis for MFA National Festival
Mar 12 - OSSAA MS Band Contest at Owasso
Mar 20-22 - BA Indoor to WGI Regional
Mar 25 - UCO Jazz Festival
Mar 26 - 2020 Pride Horn Line Audition - Day 1 - 6:30-8:30
Mar 27 - 2020 Pride Horn Line Audition - Day 2 - 6:30-8:30
Mar 27 - TCC Band Festival (during school day until 5:00pm)
Mar 27 - 2020 Pride Color Guard Audition - 5:00-9:00
Mar 28 - 2020 Pride Color Guard Audition - 9:00-1:00
Mar 30 - 2020 Pride Horn Line Audition - Day 3 - 6:30-8:30
Mar 30 - OSU Jazz Festival
Mar 31 - 2020 Pride Horn Line Auditions - Day 4 - 4:00-8:00
Apr 3 - HS WE OBA Concert Festival
Apr 4 - BA Indoor Perc at WGPO Championship - Broken Arrow
Apr 4-7 - HS WE Chicago Trip
Apr 6 - Freshman Academy Band Concert - 7pm BAPAC
Apr 7 - HS Band Concert (No HS WE) - 7pm BAPAC
Apr 14 - OSSAA State Band Contest (NO HS WE) - Owasso HS
Apr 17 - OSSAA State Band Contest (HS WE Only) - Jenks HS
Apr 24-25 - SB2, CB1, CB2 Dallas Trip
Apr 28 - Jazz Concert - 7pm BAPAC
Apr 29 - OSSAA State Jazz Contest
Broken Arrow Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs or activities.
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