BA Bands eNews

 May 9, 2021

-Directors Notes-

• Solo & Ensemble Concert - May 10 - 6:00PM BAPAC
• Jazz Concert - May 10 - 8:00PM
  
• Freshman Academy Band Concert- May 11- 7:00PM BAPAC
• HS Band Concert 1 (CB2, SB2, WE)- May 13- 6:30PM BAPAC
• HS Band Concert 2 (CB1, SB1, WE)- May 13- 8:00PM BAPAC

• HS Solo & Ensemble Concert
  Monday, May 10
  6:00pm
  No ticket limit
  
  
• Jazz Ensemble Concert (featuring E Jazz & Jazz 1)
  Monday, May 10
  8:00pm
  No ticket limit
  
  
• Freshman Academy Band Concert (w/ the HS Wind Ensemble)
  Tuesday, May 11
  7:00pm
  4 Ticket Limit per family
  **HS WE families do not get tickets to this concert to all FA families the opportunity to hear their children perform.
  
  
• HS Band Concert 1 (featuring CB2, SB2, & WE)
  Thursday, May 13
  6:30pm
  4 Ticket Limit per family
  
  
• HS Band Concert 2 (featuring CB1, SB1 & WE)
  Thursday, May 13
  8:00pm
  4 Ticket Limit per family
  

• Reserved tickets are REQUIRED for each person attending. Tickets are FREE while supplies last.
• Social Distancing will be maintained in the theatre
• Masks are REQUIRED in the building as well as in the theatre DURING the performances
• Parents can call or come by the PAC Box Office to get their reserved tickets.
• Box Office hours are M-F 9am-4:30pm (Closed for lunch from 12-12:30pm)
• 918-259-5778
• 701 S Main Street, BA 74012
• Tickets will NOT be available the evening of the concerts. All tickets must be reserved no later than 4:30pm on the day of the concert
• Tickets are NOT available to reserve online
  

• Pride Class of 2021 Senior Celebrations- May 27- Noon - late afternoon at BAHS (More details TBA)
• ALL Pride 2020 Awards Assembly & Celebration- May 27- Evening (More details TBA)

Pride Mattress Fundraiser - May 15
The Pride will, once again, hold our Mattress Fundraiser on Saturday, May 15. This is a terrific fundraiser! All Pride members will be assigned a shift to work that day (8th grade students from Childers will have their shift flexed around the Childers Band Concert that day). See THIS Attached flyer for more info...

We am very excited about this fundraiser for many reasons:

• The kids do not have to sell anything!
• The kids do not have to collect money or be responsible for distribution!
• We will raise several thousand dollars in a one-day event!
• This costs us nothing!
• The company runs the event! (www.customfundraisingsolutions.com)
• The mattresses are brand name and priced up to 50% less than retail!
• The kids can earn “personal referral” incentives!

-BA Bands Parent Association-



PRESIDENTS


May is a big month for the BA Bands program. We look forward to seeing you at the upcoming parent meeting and awards ceremony.

At the parent meeting, you will have an opportunity to visit with board officers about various places to serve in the organization. We encourage you to find a place, even if you have limited time to help. You get back so much more than you give, and make a huge difference for our students with every hour served.

These events should be on your calendar:

• Band Parent Meeting Tuesday, May 18th at BA PAC (includes color guard member parents)
• Sr. Picnic Thursday, May 27th estimated time 11:00 am - 3:30 pm
• Awards Ceremony Thursday, May 27th estimated start 7:30 pm (Admission will be open to parents and others who wish to attend. Ticket information will be available soon.)

As we start ramping up for the new season, there will be a lot of important information to communicate. Make sure you have your Charms account set up. Please check with Mrs. Good if you have any issues. Just a reminder, Charms is our primary means of communication. Please rely on this source rather than various social media groups for the most accurate information.

Please check spam filters for emails sent via charms, especially if you have a XXXX@cox.net.

We have moved to charms so please make sure all information in charms is correct. We imported information from CUTTIME into Charms.

VICE - PRESIDENTS

BABANDVP@gmail.com
Welcome new band families! Rookie parents, mark your calendars for May 25th! We will have a rookie parent meeting to help you get started and answer any questions about our program. We will also start our mentor program soon. If you want to get connected with a mentor parent in your child’s section email me at babandvp@gmail.com. Veteran parents, if you’ve had a child in pride more than 2 years and would like to be the section mentor please email me.

It’s time to start planning our fall season. If you know a business that would like to donate a pallet of bottled water or feed the pride, please email me their contact information.

SPONSORSHIPS & GROUP FUNDRAISING
 
babandsponsors@gmail.com

SPONSORSHIPS: We are looking for corporate sponsors for the 2021 season. If you know of a business or person who might like to sponsor BA Bands and the Pride, please let us know at the email above. We have many different levels and ways to be a Pride sponsor. We have forms we will send to you or to the company to begin the process!

SUGGESTIONS: If you have ideas or suggestions please send an email to the address above. We are always looking for new and fun ways to support BA Bands and The Pride. Thank you to those who have already sent us leads; we will continue to follow up on those..

SHARING: Continue to share events on your Facebook and other social media accounts. Please don't just “like” events, but be sure to share them!

ONGOING FUNDRAISING: Sign Gypsies benefits both individual and group accounts. See details on Facebook or contact the email above for details.

RESTAURANT DINE OUTS: Due to a scheduling conflict with the Garage there will NOT BE a May 18 Dine Out with them. We tentatively have Tuesday, June 1st scheduled for a NEW restaurant in BA, but details still to come!

UPCOMING FUNDRAISING:
Our 2nd annual Mattress Sale Fundraiser will be here Saturday, May 15 from 10am-4pm. Last year we made over $9,000.00 (in a pandemic). This fundraiser is great for both group and individual accounts. Students get money in their individual accounts for those they refer and that buy a mattress. Please promote with a yard sign and on social media. Students will be assigned a shift to promote the sale at designated corners near the high school, and we will need adults to volunteer to assist as well. Sign ups and more information will be out SOON through Charms and Facebook.

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




OPERATIONS

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

BABandoperations@gmail.com




CONCESSIONS
Look for sign up forms to come out for these two dates:

May 15, 2021 - OSU-Tulsa Graduation commencement ceremonies at BA HS Football Stadium.

• 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. 

• 7:00 p.m.

Volunteer Food Handlers card CLICK HERE

For any concessions questions email BABANDconcessions@gmail.com



MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS
babandmarcom@gmail.com

FUNDRAISING
BABandFundraising@gmail.com

We are currently working to clean up our distribution list for the work events. If you would like to be included on the new distribution list even if you have already been on the past list, we need you to complete the form at the following link: BABANDWORK Email Opt In

If you'd like to serve on the fundraising team, we can use you!  Please email the address above to let me know of your interest!  We also need someone who is interest in leading out for stadium cleanup.  please email babandfundraising@gmail.com if this interests you!



* 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

HAVE YOU SEEN LAST 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
May 10 - Jazz Concert AND Solo & Ensemble Concert at BAPAC
May 10 - Centennial Band Concert - 8th Grade
May 11 - BA MS Band Festival at the BAPAC - During School Day
May 11 - FA Band Concert - 7:00 - BAPAC
May 13 - HS Band Concerts - 6:30 & 8:00 - BAPAC
May 15 - Pride Payment #1 DUE
May 15 - Childers Band Concert
May 15 - Pride Mattress Fundraiser - 10:00-4:00
May 18 - BA Band Booster Club (Band Parent) Meeting AND Volunteer Fair
May 20 - HS Graduation
May 26 - Last Day of Classes
May 27 - Pride Senior Celebration - Noon to late afternoon (Details TBA)
May 27 - 2020 Pride Awards & Season Celebration (Details TBA)

Volunteer With BA Bands!

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