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Ballard High School Pep Band

Special Thanks to Ethan Christensen for his hard work in editing this video.

Hot Java Cool Jazz Cancelation Details

BHS Performing Arts regrets that Starbucks 25th Annual Hot Java Cool Jazz high school benefit concert must be can celed entirely. We ask that you consider donating your ticket purchase to support the Ballard Jazz program. If you would like your purchase as a donation, no further action is needed. Please note that Starbucks is committed to donating funds to the school's music program even though the event is canceled. If you require a refund and you purchased your tickets through Ballard Performing Arts, please email BPABjazzrep@gmail.com by May 5th.

Orchestra 2020/21 Audition Information

Current Symphonic Orchestra, Concert Orchestra, and Chamber Orchestra Non-Seniors: your auditions will occur as a playing test submitted to Schoology by Wednesday May 20th.

Audition Packet with all the details

Annotated Chamber Orchestra Audition

Symphonic Orchestra Audition

Symphonic Orchestra DisneyTrip Refund Info

BPA has issued refunds for the cancelled Disney trip. If you paid online, you will be refunded through PayPal. Cash or check payments will be refunded via check. A trip cancellation fee/penalty of $230.00 for students and $149.50 for chaperones will be deducted from the refund. Online payments over 180 days old could not be refunded through Paypal, a check will be mailed.

Our travel agent worked very hard to receive as much money as possible back from the vendors and we are grateful for her efforts. If you have any questions, please contact:   bpabtreasurer@gmail.com

Band 2020/21 Audition Information

Concert Band - All incoming Freshmen wind players are automatically placed into this class. There is no audition necessary to enroll in the Concert Band.   

Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble – Freshmen may audition for these bands if they would like to. Please make sure you can play all 12 major scales. All Students: Make sure to fill out and attach or include the completed “Audition Info Sheet” with your videos.

Symphonic and Wind Ensemble auditions are due by Friday, May 22nd, either submitted as a video to Schoology or sent as a link to mijames@seattleschools.org . Please note that some instruments are more competitive than others due to the number of students in the program who play that instrument. This year, the instruments that are expected to be the most competitive are trumpet, alto saxophone and trombone.

Jazz Band auditions are due by Friday, June 5th, either submitted as a video to Schoology or sent as a link to mijames@seattleschools.org . Make sure to fill out and attach or include the completed “Jazz Band Audition Info Sheet” with your videos.

Band Audition Information

Symphonic + Wind Ensemble Audition Information

Jazz Band Audition Information

Band Refund Information

Band Trip Refund Info :

Wind Ensemble Portland Trip Refund Info

BPA will be issuing refunds for the cancelled Portland trip over the next two weeks. If you paid online, you will be refunded through PayPal. Cash or check payments will be refunded via check. A trip cancellation fee/penalty of $42.50 will be deducted from the refund. Our travel agent worked very hard to receive as much money as possible back from the vendors and we are grateful for her efforts. If you have any questions, please contact  bpabbandrep@gmail.com  or  bpabjazzrep@gmail.com .

Jazz 1 Monterey Trip Refund Info:

Our travel agent is still waiting for a refund from the hotel. As soon as we have all the info, we will let you know when to expect refunds. Thank you for your patience. Please contact  bpabjazzrep@gmail.com  if you have any questions or concerns.