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April 4, 2022

-Directors Notes-

2022 PRIDE INFORMATION

Horn Line
Students did a very good job at the Horn Line Auditions last week. We are still in the process of compiling all of the data and evaluating each student. The 2022 Pride Posting will be publicized once it is completed. We anticipate that the results will be posted later this week via Canvas, eNews, BA Bands website and social media links.

Percussion
The Pride percussion section will audition after the conclusion of the Indoor Percussion season. Pride of Broken Arrow Percussion auditions will be held Monday, May 2nd and Tuesday, May 3rd from 6-8 PM at BAHS. Audition information and materials will be available on Monday, April 25th from the BAHS/BAFA/All BA Middle School Band Room(s) and Director(s).

Upcoming Band Concert & Festival Events
Apr 7 - Freshman Academy Band Concert (7:00pm) BAFA Gym
Apr 8 - Freshman Academy Band Audition Recordings Due - For current 8th Graders
Apr 8 - OBA Concert Band Festival at TU (HS WE/SB1 only)
Apr 12 - OSSAA State Concert Band Contest at Owasso HS (All Bands except HS WE)
Apr 15 - OSSAA State Concert Band Contest at Jenks HS (HS WE only)
Apr 26 - Jazz Concert - BAPAC - 7pm
Apr 27 - OSSAA State Jazz Contest - Edmond
May 2 - Pride Percussion Auditions (6:00-8:00) BAHS
May 3 - Pride Percussion Auditions (6:00-8:00) BAHS
May 7 - Branson band trip
May 9 - HS Chamber Concert - BAPAC - 7pm
May 10 - FA Band Concert - BAPAC - 7pm
May 12 - HS Band Concert - BAPAC - 7pm 2021

OBA / BOA Regional Concert Band Festival Next Friday (4/8)
The HS Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band 1 will participate in next weekâ€™s OBA / BOA Regional Concert Band Festival. This educational performance and clinic will feature many bands from the region in this unique performance festival. This event will take place at the University of Tulsa Lorton Performance Center. Itineraries are available HERE.

Pride Banquet Save the Date April 29
Save the Date! The Pride Banquet is tentatively scheduled for Friday, April 29th at the Renaissance Hotel & Conference Center. Ticket Information will be available soon. This will be an amazing event to celebrate all of the successes of the season.

2022 Pride Color Guard Audition Results
Click Here to view the results of the Color Guard Auditions. Congratulations! The Pride Color Guard is going to be another fantastic group!

Spring High School Band Trip for Symphonic Band 2 & Concert Band
We are excited that the HS Symphonic Band 2 and Concert Band will take a trip to Branson, MO to perform in the Heartland Music Festival AND spend time at Silver Dollar City. This will be a 1 day trip to Branson and back to BA all in the same day on Saturday, May 7. 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:

HS Symphonic Band 2 & Concert Band
Silver Dollar City and the Heartland Music Festival - Branson, MO
May 7, 2022
* Total Cost per student: $100

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Freshman Academy Bands - Upcoming Events
The Freshman Academy Bands will have a Pre-Contest concert at BAFA on April 7. The Concert begins at 7:00 pm in the gym. BAFA schedules for TCC and OSSAA can be found in Canvas Assignments through HAC. 8th grade auditions for BAFA are due April 8 in Canvas.

Band Scholarships - Applications Now Available
The BA Bands are pleased to now offer THREE SCHOLARSHIPS to a Broken Arrow High School Seniors who are current members of the BA Bands and plan to enter an institution of higher education. The CAROL DAVIS, PARIS YORK and KEN GRASS Memorial Scholarships are each Scholarships of $1,000.00 may be utilized to cover the costs of tuition, books, fees or other expenses while attending an institution of higher education. The application form is an online form and is due in the band office by April 30. Supplemental materials are to be submitted to Mrs. Good in the Band Office.

CLICK HERE FOR SCHOLARSHIP FORM

INDOOR PERCUSSION

Broken Arrow Indoor will now move to complete the 2022 production in the upcoming week, with our next performance on Saturday, April 9th at the WGPO Percussion Circuit Championships here at BAHS. WGI World Championships are just 3 weeks away; we are excited to begin our final "push" to the World Championships in Dayton, OH April 21-23!

Upcoming Dates and Events
Apr 7 - Freshmen Academy Band concert - (7:00pm) BAFA Gym)
Apr 8 - Freshman Academy Band Audition Recordings Due - For current 8th Graders
Apr 8 - OBA Concert Band Festival at TU (HS WE/SB1 only)
Apr 12 - OSSAA State Concert Band Contest at Owasso HS (All Bands except HS WE)
Apr 15 - OSSAA State Concert Band Contest at Jenks HS (HS WE only)
Apr 26 - Jazz Concert - BAPAC - 7pm
Apr 27 - OSSAA State Jazz Contest - Edmond
May 2 - Pride Percussion Auditions (6-00:8:00) BAHS
May 3 - Pride Percussion Auditions (6:00-8:00) BAHS
May 7 - Branson band trip
May 9 - HS Chamber Concert - BAPAC - 7pm
May 10 - FA Band Concert - BAPAC - 7pm
May 12 - HS Band Concert - BAPAC - 7pm

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