Huge Shout Out to all Camp Chaperones!

Thanks to all the parents and guardians who gave the gift of their precious weekend time to chaperone our camps! We appreciate you!

Music Program Fees for 2022-2023

​Because the program receives no money from the district aside from teacher’s salaries, there are annual program fees to seed things like sheet music and other expenses for the award-winning program to operate.

Annual Music Program Fee: $155

Every music student (band, orchestra, and choir) pays a one-time fee of $155. If your student is in two music groups, they only pay this fee once.

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Additional Fees for Other Groups

If your student participates in one of the following groups, there are additional fees to cover the costs of instruction, music, and other things:

Jazz Band I = $150

Jazz Band II = $150

Percussion = $50

Fiddlers = $150

Camp Fees

Band Camp = $210 

Orchestra Camp = $180

Choir Camp = $180 

And remember–no one gets turned away due to financial reasons. Apply for a confidential scholarship here so teachers can budget appropriately.

All Band students must buy an ASB card: $35

And ASB card is mandatory for all band members. The ASB card allows band members free entrance to football and basketball games.

Note: You can't pay for this on the BPA Boosters site; you must pay on School Pay via the parents’ Source site, or at the fiscal office at BHS (in the Commons).

With an ASB card, students also get a reduced entrance price at other athletic events. If you have an ASB card from playing a sport at BHS, you don’t need another one.

Tuxedo Updates

For students wearing a tuxedo, you need to purchase a tux shirt and studs (approximately $30 from Ted Brown Music, near the University District).  Or, ask Jill for previously used tux shirts with studs passed down from other students for $15.

BPA Board Planning Meetings

Join us the last Tuesday of the month for our working meeting. Our first one is tonight, from 7-8:30 pm. The following is the Zoom link: 

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83569396911?pwd=TFU3TW1Vei9iMXFzdUdxNHJmNlljUT09

New Remind Codes for 2022 2023 School Year

Get late-breaking news via text messages by signing up for Remind. These are especially important in communicating with parents for pick up times after marching band performances and all group field trips, special rehearsals and other time-sensitive events.

Sign up for the program(s) your student is in and receive text messages.

Note: There are separate remind codes for students and parents this year!

The codes are new each year. You need to re-sign up. Find your student’s group and text the Remind code to 81010 to join the group. 

STUDENTS

Bands (incl jazz band only) - 2022 BHS Bands - @BHS22BndS

Percussion - 2022 BHS Percussion - @BHS22PercS

Choirs - 2022 BHS Choirs - @BHS22ChS

Orchestras - 2022 BHS Orch - @BHS22OrcS

PARENTS

Bands (a-m) - 2022 BHS Band Parents (A-M) - @bhs22bndP1

Bands (o-z) - 2022 BHS Band Parents (N-O) - @bhs22bndP2

Percussion - 2022 BHS Percussion Parents - @BHS22PercP

Choirs - 2022 BHS Choir Parents - @BHS22ChP

Orchestras - 2022 BHS Orch Parents - @BHS22OrcP

Band

Disney Trip is coming for all bands!!! 

TENTATIVE PLANS: Mr. G. has signed the band up for a marching band performance in one of the Disneyland parks in California (location TBD by Disney).There will also be a recording session with Disney music director, during which the band will record to accompany a Disney movie scene or cartoon. Tentative trip departure on April 5 and return on April 8. More info to come as plans get finalized.

Note: Spring Break is April 10-16.

Homecoming Halftime Show Theme Announced

Students are continuing to work on music for the October 21 Homecoming show. This year’s theme is Rock of Seattle and will feature music by the FooFighters, Pearl Jam, and Nirvana. 

Mark your calendars for these additional band rehearsals and upcoming performances 

Please note, some of these times have changed since last week.

October 5th, Weds, 2:30 - 4 pm @ Ballard, halftime show rehearsal.

October 12th, Weds, 2:30 - 4 pm @ Ballard, halftime show rehearsal.

October 19th, Weds, 2:30 - 4 pm @ Ballard, halftime show rehearsal.

October 21st, ALL DAY REHEARSAL. Kids get out of class, Homecoming that night.

October 26th, Weds, 2:30 - 4 pm @ Ballard on field, Marching Band Rehearsal for Auburn Parade.

October 31st, Percussion students join concert bands for fall concert rehearsal during the day.

November 1st, “Dress” rehearsal (normal clothes) for concert that night, 4-5:30 on stage. Concert @ 7:30 pm.

November 4th, Marching Band rehearsal during 1st period.

November 8th, Percussion students join Wind Ensemble 2nd period for Navy Band Concert.

November 10th, 4-5 pm, dress rehearsal, Wind Ensemble with percussion for Navy Band Concert. Concert @ 7:30 pm.

Note: This schedule is subject to some changes depending on the Navy Band Wind Ensemble schedule. There will likely be some sectionals during the day, and a combined dress rehearsal that night.

Navy Band X Wind Ensemble Collaboration Concert Nov 10

On November 10th, the US Navy Wind Ensemble will be joining Ballard High’s band students for the day. Students will have the opportunity to work with these talented musicians during the day and to share the concert stage that evening. 

Jazz Rehearsals New Time

Jazz Band rehearsals are at 7:45 am every day for both Big Band and Lab Band this year for an hour (school starts at 8:50).

Fridays will still be the Brass Band rehearsals

Students need to show up on time or Mr G. is going to move it back to 7:30 am.

Note: Jazz Lab is still looking for a couple of trumpet players. If you ever wanted to give Jazz a try, now is your chance! Get more info from Mr. Gillespie.

Upcoming Jazz Events

10/27/22 - Jazz Masterclass

The Dave Meder trio is coming in to do a masterclass on Oct 27th during 4th period. All jazz students are welcome with teacher’s permission. Come check it out! https://www.davemeder.com/

1/27-1/28 Jazz Trip to Clark College

SAVE THE DATE! BHS Jazz will be performing at Clark College in Vancouver, Washington. This will be an overnight trip, departing on Friday Jan 27 and coming back late on the 28th. More info to come…

Choir

The Choir Trip is On! 

Concert Choir and Advanced Chorale will take their long anticipated trip this year to New York Trip. April 12-16, the second half of Spring break. Save the dates and stay tuned for more details.

Choir Camp Recap

The Concert and Advanced Chorale choirs just returned from an amazing weekend at Camp Burton! The weather was amazing, and so were the students who worked hard to learn new music and strengthen friendships and bonds which will propel them into a wonderful year of music.  

We were SO incredibly impressed by the kids' level of responsibility around the camp and the level of empathy, inclusion, and support they showed for one another. We even heard a string of "thank you's" to the bus driver as we got off. This is a top-notch group of kids! Also a huge thank you to our fantastic chaperones who spent the weekend with us. We couldn't have down it without you!

Check out the pics here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/ballardperformingarts/sets/72177720302380677/

And see the videos here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6isQb4_SEgLynwOMC__5voN8ZJpSjOh3

Orchestra

Orchestra Fall Concert is set for November 3rd

Mark your calendars!

Enjoy orchestra camp photos

Check out the Flickr album here: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjA7wJj

Ballard High Fiddlers

The Ballard High Fiddlers will be starting up mid-October (date and details TBD). Announcements will be coming in class for students interested in participating. The Fiddlers group is comprised of students who play string instruments such as violin, viola, cello, bass, guitar, banjo, mandolin, etc. Students work to refine their improvisational skills, learn music in an aural tradition, and perform authentic American roots music. The Fiddlers perform at school concerts and special events. Read more at https://www.ballardperformingarts.org/orchestra and check out past performances on the BPA YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/c/BallardPerformingArts.

Private Lessons Available

Private lessons are strongly encouraged for orchestra students. Mr. Valdez has recommendations for teachers and will be bringing in teachers for in-school lessons. Scholarships are available!

Theatre

The Burial At Thebes Cast list announced!

The Ballard High School Playmakers will open their season with the modern rendition of the tragedy: The Burial At Thebes. Congratulations to the cast!

Antigone: Miriam Mathan

Ismene: Lizzy Waller

Creon: Roan Terney

Haemon: James Servey

Tiresias: Amelia Wignall

Eurydice: Elke Martin

Protester Chorus: 

Autumn Bailey

Matilda Barber

Corinne Lacobucci

Audrey Rasmuss

Ella Papineau

Anna Hoffman

Police Chorus:

Molly McKenna

Natalie McManus

Ava Boyd

Alice Stockton

Elke Martin

Guard: Arwyn Anderson

Messenger:

Sam Ruzumna

Linus Hansen

Performance dates: October 20, 21, 27, 28, 29 7:30 PM

Tickets on sale October 1 at www.showtix4U.com.

Synopsis: In this outstanding translation, Seamus Heaney exposes the darkness and the humanity in Sophocles’ masterpiece Antigone and inks it with his own modern and masterly touch. Sophocles’ play stands as a timely exploration of the conflict between those who affirm the individual’s human rights and those who must protect the state’s security. 2022-2023 Season is an example of a powerful female who stands up for her beliefs courageously because the consequences are so great. The Heaney version of the story also takes aim at modern society, as Creon’s burial decree is similar to President George W. Bush’s “you’re either with us, or against us” mantra after the 9/11 attacks. Sadly, this mentality has reared its ugly head again with the Trump presidency. A person in power who refuses to listen to wise counsel or refuses to admit wrongs or won’t change when all the signs are saying ‘It’s a good idea to do so’ will cause tragic results. The BHS production will be set in 2016 during the Women’s March in Washington DC, bringing Sophocles’ 5th Century BC drama to the forefront of American politics and battle for human rights yet again.

The district only pays for the BPA teachers’ salaries; everything else we have to raise or donate.

Save the Date: Goodwill Fill-a-Truck Event!

Every year we have two Goodwill special events to “Fill-a-Truck” with your donated items. Please save your items for our first event of the school year, on Saturday, Oct. 8th from 9 am-12 pm in the north parking lot of campus. For every trailer we fill, our programs receive $600 (there are two trucks at each event). HOWEVER, DO NOT BRING YOUR RECYCLABLES, TRASH, OR OTHER UNUSABLE/BROKEN ITEMS! Early drop off will not be allowed. The trailer may leave the premises if items have been left prior to opening at 9 am. Thanks for your cooperation.

Volunteers are needed for the Goodwill event! 

Students can earn service hours and parents are encouraged to participate. Tasks include sorting, unloading cars, and traffic control.

Sign up for the October 8 event here:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f084fa9a92caaf85-goodwill1

Our second event of the school year will be held on March 18, 2023. 

Save the Date: Weds November 16 for the Brewery Fundraiser to Kick Off the Fall Direct Giving Campaign

To be held at Bickerson’s Brewery. More Details to come.

Interested in helping? We need volunteers to help plan this super fun event. Contact Kris Bulson at bpabfundraising@gmail.com.

Coffee Sales are Coming in Early November

This is a great way for students to earn money for the upcoming trips. 

Coffee will be delivered around the Winter Concerts. Look for more information soon.

Event Planner Needed!

Do you have a knack for planning events? We need your special skill for our Spaghetti Dinner fundraiser in February! It’s a great community celebration featuring all the different music groups, and it raises funds to support our high-quality performing arts program.

We have many eager volunteers ready to pitch in at the ground level, but we need a chairperson to help organize and run the event. 

Interested in learning more? Email bpabsecretary@gmail.com.

Fundraising Communications Coordinator Needed

Have some killer communications skills and want to help support our fundraisers by writing copy and content for newsletter and website articles and other promotions? Contact Rachel at bpabcommunications@gmail.com.

Volunteers Needed for the Goodwill Event 

Students can earn service hours and parents are encouraged to participate. Tasks include sorting, unloading cars, and traffic control. Our second event of the school year will be held March 18, 2023.

Sign up for a shift here. 

Get a Sneak Peek at Orchestra Camp in this Video:

And check out some Choir Camp videos:

Check out past performances anytime on our YouTube and Vimeo channels.

Earshot Jazz Tickets!

​​The Earshot Jazz Festival returns this fall, Oct 8 - Nov 6, with an incredible month-long calendar of local & international acts and I am stoked to share that we are also offering free tickets for youth 20 & under. 

Tickets are on a first come first served basis and can be requested using this form: https://bit.ly/EJ2022FreeTix. View the full festival schedule online here. 

Earshot is also seeking Students for their Mentors in Training Program! 

This is an exclusive opportunity for seasoned students to share their invaluable experience, skills, and knowledge with beginning musicians who are just starting their musical journey.

As Mentors in Training, high school students are invited to start earning service-learning hours as a mentor for beginning students in our Foundations program (grades 4-8). As a part of this program, you will learn music teaching techniques directly from our expert JazzED educators, get support in creating your own lesson plans, and continue to build your leadership skills as a professional musician. Participation in this class will include a weekly team meeting (Wednesdays 6:00-7:30 PM online via Zoom) in addition to supporting students in either virtual online sectional and/or in-person ensemble-style learning spaces 1-2 days/week.

Class begins Wednesday, October 5th - but there is still time to join! To register you for FREE, please contact programs@seattlejazzed.org with your name, contact info, and instrument played - and we will sign you up at no cost!"

Interested? Contact:

Audrey Koh (she/her/hers)

Community and Family Engagement Associate

Seattle JazzED | 206.324.JAZZ (5299)

Serious Jazz. Serious Fun.