BA Bands eNews

 August 8, 2021



-Directors Notes-



Copyright - Photos, Video, Audio Recordings are prohibited

The following is a copyright reminder to our family, friends and fans of the Pride of Broken Arrow. In order to protect the rights of the original composers and copyright owners who license their music to the Pride of Broken Arrow, Bands of America and Broken Arrow Public Schools strictly prohibit the use of audio and video recording technology - including mobile devices and live streaming applications - during and rehearsal or performance setting. We thank you for your cooperation and for complying with the law.


Pep Band Performance THIS MONDAY MORNING (8/9) 8:15-9:00am
All VETERAN Pride Horn line and Percussion will perform a brief pep rally at COM (Central on Main) for all new teachers to BA Schools. Wear your White Pride T shirt. Report to COM by 8:15am and the performance will be finished by approximately 9:00am. The Band Hall will be open by 7:45 to pick up any equipment needed.


Charms

For those new to the Pride, Charms is a student management software used by the bands to manage student accounts, uniforms, inventory, communication, etc., in all areas of the band program. All Pride members for 2021 have been pre-registered in Charms. To log in, visit www.CharmsOffice.com, use the parent log in tab and the school code “brokenarrowband”. The initial log in password is your student’s ID number. If you have forgotten your password, please email Lisa Good at lsgood@baschools.org to have it reset. Please also update the profile information for you and your students. Students should have their own email address. See THIS informative sheet for new Charms users. 


Specific 2021 Pride Information - Charms
As a reminder to all current 2021 Pride members and parents, all specific communications regarding Pride will be communicated via Charms. Make sure your account is set up and your parent info is added to you child’s account. All info from the recent booster club meeting is being sent to you via Charms.



Pride Camp Continues THIS WEEK!
The Pride had a terrific week of rehearsals! The weather last week was extremely hot, and it looks like we will get a break with cooler temperatures for this week’s rehearsals. All members should keep hydrating prior to, during AND after all rehearsals. Nutrition is extremely important to fuel our members bodies during the rehearsal camp. The kids are working VERY hard and I know that you will be excited to see their progress at an upcoming open rehearsal soon.

NOTES:
  • - Broken Arrow HS is a closed campus. Members may not leave the campus during a meal break.
  • - Students and parents may not park in Loading Dock lanes for Faculty Parking lots (ie. lot west of the aux gym)
  • - NO Drop offs are permitted in the Loading Dock Lanes to the west of the Band Hall OR in the Faculty parking lot west of the Band Hall
  • - It is a very demanding time of year. The kids and staff are working very hard to achieve excellence. As parents, we can help in many ways. One important example is to arrive on time to pick up the kids. Kids and staff will appreciate your timeliness.
  • - All rehearsals are closed until notice is made for open rehearsals for the end of a stadium rehearsal session.
  • - Members should bring: sunscreen, hat, food for meal break, iced water jug, and all items needed for rehearsal

Pride Member Schedule Pick up



Pride Schedule Pick up Times:
Percussion & Color Guard:
- Freshmen: Friday, August 6 (1:00-5:00)
- Sophomores: Tuesday, August 10 (1:00-4:00)
- Juniors: Wednesday, August 11 (During Pride Lunch Break - Juniors will receive some additional time during their meal break)
- Seniors: Thursday, August 12 (1:00-4:00)
- Vanguard: Tuesday, August 10 (during your break)

Horn Line
- Freshmen: Thursday, August 5 (9:00-1:00) Pride rehearsal begins at 1:00
- Sophomores: Tuesday, August 10 (9:00-1:00)
- Juniors: Wednesday, August 11 (During Pride Lunch Break - Juniors will receive some additional time during their meal break)
- Seniors: Thursday, August 12 (9:00-1:00)

-Vanguard: Tuesday, August 10 (during your break)




-BA Bands Parent Association-



PRESIDENTS


The season has started!  There is a lot happening behind the scenes, and even more will be coming soon.  Make sure you find your place to plug in and be an active part of this wonderful organization.  You'll be glad you did!

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.




VICE - PRESIDENTS

BABANDVP@gmail.com
 

If you know of a business that would like to donate a meal this season please email me so I can get in touch with them.

Uniform work is in full swing.  Parents and grandparents are working several nights a week.  If you can help out in any way with uniforms please email bauniform@gmail.com.



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. The Family & Friends FB page is a closed, private page so it does not let you share outside the group. You must save the flyer or image to your device then repost to your own page. The BA Bands FB page is an open page so you should be able to reshare from it.

ONGOING FUNDRAISING:

  • Sign Gypsies benefits both individual and group accounts. See details on Facebook or contact the email above for details. Be sure you tell them thank you for the awesome signs they put up for the Pride Awards Banquet this year.
  • Do you order from Amazon? Did you know you can go through what is called Amazon Smile and pick the Broken Arrow Band Booster Club, Inc. as the non-profit who receives a small percent of every eligible purchase you make. Every little bit counts. If you need help with it, email us at the address above.
CURRENT FUNDRAISING:
  • The 2021 Car Raffle is well under way! We had our first paper ticket pick up this past week. We will start accepting paper ticket stub turn in and money in the coming weeks so look/listen for that info to come out by Charms email and text with exact date and time. We will have these throughout the campaign. Also, be on the lookout for sign up times for events to offer your tickets to the public. Encourage students to wear their promo shirts in public and use the QR code on the back to have donors go straight to the online site for a ticket. Remember, this is a required participation fundraiser.
  • NEW! NEW! NEW! It may feel like a ways off, but the number of available seats are limited so don’t wait to sign up! Board and Brush of Tulsa is offering a chance to GIVE BACK to the Broken Arrow Bands with a fundraiser where 20% of all proceeds come back to the BA Bands. The workshop will be on Sunday, November 28, 2021 2-5pm. They specialize in helping you create beautiful projects on wood in a variety of themes from which you get to choose. Spend a couple hours with friends and family who also love our bands the weekend after Thanksgiving to make great keepsakes. A shareable flyer will be posted on FB and sent via Charms, but you may register and invite others to register by going here: CLICK HERE. Access code is BA.
RESTAURANT DINE OUTS:
  • Stay tuned for the next ones! We hope to have the entire year planned out soon.
UPCOMING FUNDRAISING:
  • Window clings/signs for area business or any supporter are still on the agenda for this fall. Stay tuned for that opportunity.

Row with us! We can do this TOGETHER!



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

Stocking Concessions Friday night, August 13 @ 6:00pm.

Volunteers needed for Saturday, August 14th, 4:00pm-8:00pm.  Meet the Tigers. (Football).  Sign up sheet to come out tonight!


Volunteer Food Handlers card CLICK HERE

For any concessions questions email BABANDconcessions@gmail.com



MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS
babandmarcom@gmail.com



Sponsorship Opportunities!
As we kick off the 2021-22 season, if you know of businesses that would potentially sponsor BA Bands, please contact me at babandmarcom@gmail.com and we will take it from there. Big, small, in kind or anything in between. Give us the name and we will work to make it happen.


As always, be sure and keep up with everything that's going on all of our social media channels and please share what you see on your social media pages to promote BA Bands:
Facebook | Facebook Members and Family Group | Twitter | Instagram

If you have any Marketing, Company Sponsorship, Communications or Photo/Video related questions, you can always email John Baker 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


2021 Season show shirts, buttons, luggage tags, street signs, and more are available for purchase in the Online Store. These reservable items are pre-order purchases only, and deadlines do apply! Go to the Pride Store online link above and then to the “2021 Pre-orders” category. Do not miss your chance to order these popular items and be able to cheer on the Pride as they hit the field this season.

2021 Indoor Percussion After the Bleak Midwinter show patches are now available in the Online Store.


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
Aug 9 - Pride Horn Line & Perc Veterans play at New Teacher Event
Aug 10 - Band Booster Meeting 7:00pm
Aug 13 - Pride Horn Line & Perc Veterans play at Teacher Back to School Kick Off
Aug 13 -FA Band Parent Meeting
Aug 16- FA Band Parent Meeting
Aug 18- School Begins
Aug 20- Scott Lang Leadership Workshop
Sept 3 -  BA at Union - Game
Sept 4 - Rooster Day Parade - 9:15 report time
Sept 10 - BA at Owasso - Game
Sept 14 - Band Booster Meeting
Oct 1 - BA vs Jenks - Home
Oct 2 - Broken Arrow Invitational - All Day
Oct 5 - HS Band Concert / Prism Concert
Oct 12 - Homecoming Parade
Oct 14 - BA vs Yukon - Game
Oct 19 - Band Booster Meeting
Oct 22 - BA vs Santa Fe - Game
Oct 23 - BOA St Louis Super Regional
Oct 27 - OSSAA Contest
Oct 30 - OBA Marching Championship
Nov 2 - Band Booster Meeting
Nov 5 - BA vs Enid - Game
Nov 6 - All District / All State Auditions - Round 1
Nov 8 - Send Off Performance - Tentative
Nov 9 - Expo Rehearsal - Tentative
Nov 11-14 - BOA Grand Nationals - Indianapolis
Nov 18 - Sounds of the Stadium Concert
Nov 19 - Playoff Game 2 - Required for all Pride Members
Dec 3 - Playoff Game 3 - Required for all Pride Members
Dec 4 - All State Auditions - Final Round
Dec 4 - BA Christmas Parade


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