BA Bands eNews

June 9, 2020



-Directors Notes-


BAND PARENT MEETING TIME CHANGE!
Tuesday's Band Parent Meeting will begin at 8:00pm in the HS Stadium


Band Parent Meeting - TONIGHT at the HS Stadium - Tuesday, June 9 at 8:00pm
The next meeting will be on Tuesday, June 9 at 8:00pm at the BA HS Stadium. Every other row will be kept empty to allow households to maintain a socially distant environment. This will be a great meeting to revitalize our membership, boosters, and share a ton of great information about the 2020 season. More info and details will be shared in next week’s eNews.


2020-2021 Proposed Broken Arrow Band Booster Club Officers
After receiving the submitted Band Parent Associaiton Officer applications, the nominating committee has selected the following slate of officers for the membership’s approval at the next meeting of the Broken Arrow Band Booster Club.
  • President - Jason Barnes
  • Vice President - Becky Bowman
  • Treasurer - Kerwin Brown
  • Secretary - Cindy Cantwell
  • Director of Fundraising - Christi Sturgeon
  • Director of Merchandising - Jill Voelkel
  • Director of Sponsorships - Erika Maxey
  • Director of Marketing & Communications - RJ Butefish
  • Director of Special Events - Jered Henry
  • Director of Concessions - Dusty Courtney
  • Director of Operations - Daren Jett
  • Member At Large - Teresa Berg
  • Member At Large - Tom McDowell


PRIDE Paymen #1 - Due by June 30
The first payment for the the Pride season will be $500 and is due by June 30.Payments may be made (Cash, Check, or Credit Card) in person or MAILED to Broken Arrow Band Boosters (1901 E Albany, BA OK 74012). Checks should be payable to “BABBC.” Payments may be made at the High School Fine Arts Office. Summer office hours are Monday-Thursday 9:00-4:00. Online payment info will be available in the coming days (Cut Time Info will be available at the Band Parent Meeting). The full payment schedule and details will be shared via Cut Time AND at this week’s Band Parent Meeting.


Pride Return to Rehearsal and Conditioning Plan
We are excited to have an approved plan that allows the Pride to begin a return to activities. Broken Arrow Public Schools has determined it is safe (as of June 1, 2020) to return to activities. In order to ensure the safety of all, the following procedure are now in place at our school facilities.
  • - ALL must wear masks to enter the facility or building (and remain on until activities begin)
  • - Students are to initially provide their own mask / face covering; though, the band may provide masks to students in the future
  • - ALL must check in each day before entering the facilities and compete a COVID-19 survey. Any ‘YES’ answers on the survey will prohibit entry and sent home for further evaluation. (See sample 'COVID-19 Daily Survey’ below)
  • - Locker / Changing Facilities are closed and off limits. Students are to arrive “dressed out” and are to leave the campus immediately following their activity
  • - Temperatures of ALL will be taken prior to any activity and logged daily. Temperatures of 100.4 or above will prohibit entry and sent home for further evaluation.
  • - On workout stations, no more than 3 students per piece of workout equipment
  • - ALL are maintain a distance of 6 feet apart from other groups, if possible
  • - ALL must sanitize / hand wash prior to entering the facility
  • - Students must provide their own water bottle (jug), and sharing with others isn’t permitted.

REVISED Pride Workout Schedule - from the Athletic Department
Workouts begin next week for the following sections of the Pride. For each workout, students must enter the Indoor facility through the GLASS DOORS ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF THE BUILDING. The “typical” doors on the North side will be EXIT Doors ONLY. Each workout session will vary in length but typically last 1 hour. (NOTE: Music rehearsal times posted in last week’s eNews will remain the same).


NEW WORKOUT GROUPS
  • Workout Group 1 - Trumpet and Horns - Monday AND Wednesday at 3:30
  • Workout Group 2 - Trombone, Baritone and Euphonium - Monday AND Wednesday at 4:00
  • Workout Group 3 - Tuba and Drum Line (No Pit) - Monday AND Wednesday at 4:30
  • Workout Group 4 - Flute - Tuesday AND Thursday at 3:30
  • Workout Group 5 - Clarinet - Tuesday AND Thursday at 4:00
  • Workout Group 6 - Saxes AND Bass Clarinet - Tuesday AND Thursday at 4:30



Physicals are required for Pride Participation
Physicals from SY19-20 are permitted for summer workouts. All students must complete a SY20-21 Physical prior to July 15. (Note: The BA Band Boosters are working to provide a physical day for students convenience, however, students are free to obtain a physical from the physician of your choice). PHYSICALS MUST SUBMITTED USING THE ATTACHED 2 PAGE OSSAA FORM. ALL physical forms must be submitted to the Mrs. Good in the band office no later than July 15.


SAMPLE COVID-19 Daily Survey
All will required to answer the following questions of a COVID-19 Daily Survey prior to each activity. Any that answer “YES” to any question or recording at temperature of 100.4 or above must be sent home.
  • - Do you have a fever?
  • - Do you have a sore throat?
  • - Do you have a cough?
  • - Do you have a loss of smell or taste?
  • - Do you have shortness of breath?
  • - Have you had close contact to a positive COVID patient?
  • - Record temperature - must be below 100.4



Pride Visual Rehearsals
As we get started back up, the schedule will continue to be fluid. However, we do expect to add our traditional “Visual Mini Camp Rehearsals”. We will communicate the info as soon as it comes available.



Pride Workout / Rehearsal Schedule (as of 6.1.20) By Section:

Color Guard (All rehearsals sessions at the Auxiliary Gym)
Jun 12 - Friday - 5:00-9:00
Jun 13 - Saturday - 9:00-1:00
Jun 19 - Friday - 5:00-9:00
Jun 20 - Saturday - 9:00-1:00
Jun 26 - Friday - 5:00-9:00
Jun 27 - Saturday - 9:00-1:00
July Schedule … to come…

Flute & Saxes
Jun 9 - Tuesday - Workout begins at 3:30
Jun 11 - Thursday - 1:30-3:30 (Music) AND Workout begins at 3:30
Jun 16 - Tuesday - 1:30-3:30 (Music) AND Workout begins at 3:30
Jun 18 - Thursday - 1:30-3:30 (Music) AND Workout begins at 3:30
Jun 23 - Tuesday - 1:30-3:30 (Music) AND Workout begins at 3:30
Jun 25 - Thursday - 1:30-3:30 (Music) AND Workout begins at 3:30
Jun 30 - Tuesday - 1:30-3:30 (Music) AND Workout begins at 3:30
Jul 2 - Thursday - 1:30-3:30 (Music) AND Workout begins at 3:30
July Schedule … to come…

Clarinet & Bass Clarinets
Jun 9 - Tuesday - Workout begins at 4:00
Jun 11 - Thursday - 2:00-4:00 (Music) AND Workout begins at 4:00
Jun 16 - Tuesday - 2:00-4:00 (Music) AND Workout begins at 4:00
Jun 18 - Thursday - 2:00-4:00 (Music) AND Workout begins at 4:00
Jun 23 - Tuesday - 2:00-4:00 (Music) AND Workout begins at 4:00
Jun 25 - Thursday - 2:00-4:00 (Music) AND Workout begins at 4:00
Jun 30 - Tuesday - 2:00-4:00 (Music) AND Workout begins at 4:00
Jul 2 - Thursday - 2:00-4:00 (Music) AND Workout begins at 4:00
July Schedule … to come…

Trumpet & Horns
Jun 8 - Monday - Workout begins at 3:30
Jun 10 - Wednesday - Workout begins at 3:30
Jun 15 - Monday - Workout begins at 3:30
Jun 17 - Wednesday - Workout begins at 3:30
Jun 22 - Monday - 8:00-10:00 (Music) AND Workout begins at 3:30
Jun 24 - Wednesday - 8:00-10:00 (Music) AND Workout begins at 3:30
Jun 29 - Monday - 8:00-10:00 (Music) AND Workout begins at 3:30
Jul 1 - Wednesday - 8:00-10:00 (Music) AND Workout begins at 3:30
July Schedule … to come…

Trombone, Baritone & Tubas
Jun 8 - Monday - Workout begins at 4:00
Jun 10 - Wednesday - Workout begins at 4:00
Jun 15 - Monday - Workout begins at 4:00
Jun 17 - Wednesday - Workout begins at 4:00
Jun 22 - Monday - 8:00-10:00 (Music) AND Workout begins at 4:00
Jun 24 - Wednesday - 8:00-10:00 (Music) AND Workout begins at 4:00
Jun 29 - Monday - 8:00-10:00 (Music) AND Workout begins at 4:00
Jul 1 - Wednesday - 8:00-10:00 (Music) AND Workout begins at 4:00
July Schedule … to come…

Percussion
Jun 8 - Monday - 2:30-4:30 (Music - All Perc) AND Workout begins at 4:30 for ALL Perc
Jun 10 - Wednesday - 2:30-4:30 (Music - All Perc) AND Workout begins at 4:30 for ALL Perc
Jun 15 - Monday - 2:30-4:30 (Music - Battery, Front Ensemble Keyboards*) AND Workout begins at 4:30 for ALL Perc
Jun 17 - Wednesday - 2:30-4:30 - (Music - Battery, F.E. Keys*) AND Workout begins at 4:30 for ALL Perc
Jun 22 - Monday - 2:30-4:30 - (Music - Battery, F.E. Keys*) AND Workout begins at 4:30 for ALL Perc
Jun 24 - Wednesday - 2:30-4:30 - (Music - Battery, F.E. Keys*) AND Workout begins at 4:30 for ALL Perc
Jun 29 - Monday - 2:30-4:30 - (Music - Battery, F.E. Keys*) AND Workout begins at 4:30 for ALL Perc
Jul 1 - Wednesday - 2:30-4:30 - (Music - Battery, F.E. Keys*) AND Workout begins at 4:30 for ALL Perc
July Schedule … to come…

*Front Ensemble Keyboards (FE Keys) = Marimbas, Vibes, Xylo, and Bells.Complete Percussion Roster will be finalized after June 10



Pride Drum Major & Leadership
Once we resume rehearsals this month, we will communicate info for students that have an interest in Pride Drum Major and the Leadership team.



HS Wind Band Audition Results
Will be posted and available soon!





-BA Bands Parent Association-



PRESIDENTS
We look forward to seeing everyone at the band parent meeting on Tuesday, June 9th. We will be meeting in the stands of the football stadium. This outdoor venue will make it easier for us to support social distancing efforts and reduce risk for all. Many questions regarding the upcoming season will be answered at this time.



VICE - PRESIDENTS

BABANDVP@gmail.com

Sponsorships
We are looking for sponsors for the 20-21 season if you know of a business or person who might like to sponsor The Pride please let us know. We have many different levels and ways to be a pride sponsor.

Our next dine out night is Saturday June 26th 10:30am-10pm at Panda Express we will receive 20% of each ticket that mentions BA Bands or The BA Pride. So be sure to share the event on FB when you see it.

July 11th we are having a mattress fundraiser so if you know someone who is going to be mattress shopping tell them to come see us. This will be a great way to raise money for the band as well as individual student accounts.

If you have any questions please email us at babandsponsors@gmail.com



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

The Spring Clean - We will be having a collection of items again at the upcoming parent meeting. We will be at Pride Force 2 Semi Trailer at the North end of the stadium starting at 5:30pm.

The Goal - 1200 bags of clothes, shoes, bedding, and towels amongst other items. We have collected about â…“ of the goal at this point.

The Result - A win-win way for you to get rid of clutter and support the programs that we love.


OPERATIONS

If you have any questions regarding our operations team, please email us at:

BABandoperations@gmail.com




CONCESSIONS
Volunteers needed for the BA High School Graduation, Tuesday, June 30th CLICK HERE

Volunteer Food Handlers card CLICK HERE

For any concessions questions email BABANDconcessions@gmail.com



MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS

Sponsorship Opportunities!
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


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 -

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


The Pride Store will be open an hour before and after the parent meeting on Tuesday. This year, our non-show preorder items will be done via website and picked up at Tiger Threads next to the BAHS office. When the website is ready to go live, we will let you all know it is time to place orders, The window will be very brief so we can get them in before camp starts in July.

We do have a SMALL HANDFUL of duffles and shorts available for purchase now. They are available online now (click on the link above). They might even sell out before Tuesday, so don’t wait for the parent meeting if you don’t want to wait until the end of July.

The things for preorder on the Tiger Threads website will be:
  • duffles
  • backpacks
  • joggersshorts
  • "Pride family" shirts
  • Pride tank tops
  • stadium seats
In the fall, we will open the website again for sweatshirts and jackets.

More Disney patches have arrived. They sold out last time and this is our last batch so please don't wait to get yours!

There will be paper forms for show preorders but please know they are not as easy to track! If you come to pick up an order in Sept, if we can't find the paper, there's not a lot we can do. If you order via the online store, we will have record in multiple places. If you order via paper, please make a copy or take a picture!

ALWAYS include your student's name in the comments of your online order!

In my opinion, everyone (parent and student) needs a Volunteer shirt! There will be a new design this year but the old design is still acceptable as well. Do not wait until the night or even a week before you need it. The Pride Store is only open before and after parent meetings and very select other times. This year, they will also be available in Tiger Threads should you forget to buy one at a 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!


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