Broken Arrow Bands

BA Bands eNews

May 2, 2022

-Directors Notes-

The Pride Banquet was Amazing!
Thank you to all who attended and enjoyed the Pride Banquet. What a fitting tribute to the efforts of our students, parents, staff and supporters!

2022 Pride Physicals - THIS APPLIES TO ALL COLOR GUARD, HORN LINE, & PERCUSSION
Physicals at BAHS on MONDAY - 6:45 report time
Participation in Pride requires a physical for your student. BA Athletics is offering group physicals on May 2nd, 6:45pm, for $20. It is not required that you complete the physical on May 2; however, each Pride member must have a physical on file with the Band Office before July 21, 2022.

Attached is information, form and links for online payment and forms. Please read the information carefully. Link for online registration and payment is HERE and should be completed before May 2.

Physical Instructions - CLICK HERE

Physical Form - CLICK HERE

Pride members will meet in the band room at 6:45pm (changed from a previous eNews that was 6:30pm) to go as a group to the Field House for the exams. The paper form should be printed, completed, and brought with the student for the exam. Hard copies are also available in the Band Office.

2022 PRIDE INFORMATION

Horn Line
Itâ€™s time for the 2022 Pride Horn Line to begin their rehearsals and training for the 2022 season! Mark your calendars for the following rehearsal and training sessions (required):

May 13 - Friday 5:00-8:00pm
Visual Training - Meet at the BAHS Indoor Facility (by the stadium)
May 14 - Saturday 9:00am-12:00pm
Visual Training - BAHS Indoor Facility
May 17 - Tuesday 7:30pm
Required Band Parent Meeting
May 23 - Monday12:00-5:00pm
Spring Training Camp - Music and Visual
May 24 - Tuesday 12:00-5:00pm
Spring Training Camp
May 25 - Wednesday12:00-5:00pm
Spring Training Camp
May 26 - Thursday12:00-5:00pm
Spring Training Camp
June 9 - Thursday TBD*
Mini Camp #1
June 10 - Friday TBD*
Mini Camp #1
June 10 - Friday 4:00pm
BA Rooster Day Parade - Main Street
June 11 - Saturday 9:00-12:00
Mini Camp #1
June 22 - Wednesday 12:00-5:00pm
Mini Camp #2
June 23 - Thursday TBD*
Mini Camp #2
June 24 - Friday TBD*
Mini Camp #2
July 13 - Wednesday 12:00-5:00pm
Mini Camp #3
July 14 - Thursday TBD*
Mini Camp #3
July 15 - Friday TBD*
Mini Camp #3
July 19 - Tuesday 7:00pm
DCI Show at Broken Arrow!
July 25 - MondayPride Mandatory Camp Begins for Horn Line & Percussion (Guard begins on July 20)
*All time listed TBD are awaiting facility confirmations. Times will be released as soon as they are available.

Color Guard
Color Guard rehearsals have already started. Mandatory Summer Camp will begin no earlier than July 20. All Summer Vacations must be completed by this date.

Pride Percussion Auditions - THIS WEEK
Auditions for the 2022 Pride of Broken Arrow Percussion section will be held this Monday and Tuesday, May 2nd and 3rd from 6-8 PM @ BAHS. Audition materials were distributed to each MS, BAFA, and BAHS last week- all details pertaining to the audition are addressed in the packet.

Pride Drum Major Candidate Meeting - May 11
All Potential Drum Major Candidates will have a meeting on Wednesday, May 11 at 3:30pm in the HS Band Hall. In order to qualify, you must be a Junior or Senior for the 2022-2023 school year, performed in the 2021 Pride, and be a member in good standing.

BA Band Booster Club Meeting May 17 - REQUIRED MEETING
The next BA Band Booster Club Meeting will be at the BA PAC on Tuesday, May 17 at 7:30pm. (NOTE: Time is changed to accommodate another band event) The meeting will serve as the official â€˜kick offâ€™ to the 2022 season and much of the meeting will be devoted to information about the 2022 Pride of Broken Arrow.

Upcoming Band Concert & Festival Events
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

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:

DETAILED ITINERARY FOR BAHS HAS BEEN FINALIZED! CLICK HERE!

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
We are excited that the Freshman Academy Bands will also 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.

DETAILED ITINERARY FOR BAFA HAS BEEN FINALIZED! CLICK HERE!

Broken Arrow Indoor Percussion
To the members, staff, and parents of the 2022 edition of Broken Arrow Indoor Percussion:

What a ride! Congratulations to you all on a monumental season that will never be forgotten; YOU made history not only at our school, but in our state, advancing to the 2022 WGI World Championship Finals in Percussion-Scholastic World and placing 7th place with a new program-record score of 92.188! I'm so proud of the work of our students, staff, and dedicated team of volunteers- it truly takes a village to be where we are; seeing the faces of our members throughout the weekend in Dayton (especially on Saturday) reassures me of our efforts for all of these incredible students.

I'm truly humbled and grateful for the trust and dedication from the entire team of students, staff, and parents to navigate through all of the challenges and tribulations throughout the school-year to help our students achieve their very best and experience everything the WGI World Championships provides your young performers; what an exclamation point to a truly memorable and "banner" year for our programs!

Thank you to all involved in the program, especially to our students; you have so many options at your disposal to invest your time, and you chose BA Indoor Percussion. It's a decision I certainly do not take lightly, and I hope that this season was everything you had hoped it to be and more. I could not be more excited for our future in this great activity, and we will back with another engaging program before you know it! In the meantime, I hope you all enjoy some much-deserved time off for relaxation, reflection, and gratitude- I know I certainly will. Thank You and Congratulations to you all; 2022 Broken Arrow Indoor Percussion: a group that will never be forgotten.

Love you all!

Adam Wiencken
Percussion Specialist, Broken Arrow Public Schools
Director, Broken Arrow Indoor Percussion

Broken Arrow Jazz Bands
Congratulations to both the Broken Arrow E-Jazz and Jazz 1 Ensembles for earning a Superior rating at the OSSAA State Jazz Contest this past week!

AUDITIONS for the 2022-23 Broken Arrow Jazz 1 Ensemble will be held Tuesday, May 17th from 3:30-4:30 PM at BAHS. Audition materials will be available Tuesday, May 4th at both the BAFA and BAHS Band Rooms.

Upcoming Dates and Events
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 - BA Middle School Band Festival
May 9 - HS Chamber Concert - BAPAC - 7pm
May 10 - FA Band Concert - BAPAC - 7pm
May 11 - Pride Drum Major Candidate Meeting - 3:30pm
May 12 - HS Band Concert - BAPAC - 7pm
May 13-14 - Pride Horn Line Visual Training
May 17 - REQUIRED Band Parent Meeting - 7:30pm - BAPAC
May 17 - BAHS Jazz Ensemble 1 Auditions - 3:30pm - HS Band Hall
May 23-26 - Pride Horn Line Spring Training Camp
June 9-11 - Pride Horn Line Mini Camp #1
June 10 - ALL 2022 Pride - BA Rooster Day Parade - 4:00pm (report at 3:15pm) BA Main Street
June 22-24 - Pride Horn Line Mini Camp #2
July 13-15 - Pride Horn Line Mini Camp #3
July 19 - DCI Show at Broken Arrow!

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