Mandatory Trip Meetings Tonight 7pm!

Is your student going on the Advanced Chorale and Concert Choir trip to Portland (May 23-25), the Orchestra trip to Vancouver (May 24-26), or the Band Trip to Portland (Jun 7-9)? If so, then you and your student MUST attend this mandatory trip meeting tonight, Tuesday, May 14th at 7pm.

Band famiiies - Meet in the PAC.

Choir families - Meet in the library.

Orchestra families - Meet in the Black Box/Choir room.

Better yet…arrive early to listen in on the BPA Boosters Board meeting in the library from 6-7pm. Everyone is welcome!

Ballard Fiddlers Perform May 15

Abbey Arts presents the Ballard Fiddlers, songwriter/producer Shelby Natasha, and Bellingham folk group Ladies Loe live at Ballard Homestead! Any funds raised from ticket sales (after expenses) will go to support Ballard Performing Arts programs. For more information about the event and tobuy tickets, see the event page.

Where: Ballard Homestead, 6541 Jones Avenue NW

When: Wednesday, May 15, 7:30-10pm. Doors open at 7pm.

Tickets: $15.

Thr show is all ages and mostly seated.

 Last Day to Order Coffee! Don't Miss Out!

Coffee sales end on May 15!

We are partnering with Caffe Appassionato in Magnolia once again to sell delicious 12 oz bags of coffee to family, friends, and neighbors. This is an important fundraiser for your student if they are currently a freshman, sophomore, or junior. For every $14 bag purchased under their name, students will earn $6. That $6 is credited to that student's account and those funds can then be used for camp payments, or program fees in the fall, and they can even be transferred to a younger sibling when a student graduates. Sales without a student name or marked general will go to the music ASB account to help with music program support. 

Choose from four delicious blends (in both drip ground and whole bean): 

• Arietta Blend - A medium roast with a mellow and smooth flavor. Notes of cardamom, tart, caramel and undertones of milk chocolate, strawberry and jasmine.
• Tempest Blend - As a bold and strong French Roast, it accentuates a dark and full body with a smoky finish. Notes of caramel, toffee, and orange and undertones of raspberry, hazelnut, and cinnamon.
• Espresso Blend - A bright and smooth Italian roast. Perfect for silky smooth espresso or robust drip.
• Decaffeinated - A French roast that is smooth with a caramel finish. Notes of blackberry, almond, and toffee, and undertones of vanilla, cinnamon, and tangerine.

Orders can be placed online on the schoolpay page between April 24-May 15. Coffee orders will be given to students at their Spring music performance (Choir - May 30, Band - June 4, Orchestra - June 6). Students should then deliver the coffee to their customers.

Thank you for supporting the performing arts!

Bravo One Acts!

Our Student One Acts were a smash hit! The whole evening was written, directed, designed, and performed by our students. The musical interludes were so much fun, our tech team did a fantastic job, and we’re pleased to report that audiences had a blast. Thank you to everyone who came out to support our drama program. We can’t wait for more excellent performances and new theatrical challenges next year. Extra thanks to Ms. Miller for her leadership and enthusiasm.

BPA Newsletter Survey and Schedule

How frequently do you want this newsletter?

For the last several years, this newsletter has come out weekly every Tuesday. Starting in March, due to volunteer availability, we switched to sending out these newsletters every other Tuesday (this will continue until the end of the school year.) However, in order for us to plan for next school year, we are seeking your input. 

Please take this short one question survey to give us your feedback regarding the frequency of our BPA newsletters. We value your opinion. (Please note that we occasionally send "standalone" newsletters for specific upcoming events. This survey is not asking about the frequency of those, just the regular Tuesday newsletters.) 

The next newsletter will hit your inbox on Tuesday, May 28. Be sure to note any dates and events on your calendar! Thanks for your flexibility.

If you're interested in helping out with the newsletter or other BPA communications, feel free to reach out to bpabnews@gmail.com or bpabpresident@gmail.com.

Switching to WIX~New Newsletter Platform

We are transitioning to a new newsletter platform. While you will continue to receive these bi-weekly newsletters from Constant Contact through the end of June, we have started sending our standalone newsletters about individual events from our WIX platform. If you did not receive the most recent standalone newsletter, sent May 9th with the subject “Ballard Fiddlers at The Homestead on May 15th”, please check your spam folder and mark the sender as “not spam.” Alternatively, you can add this email address to your safe senders list: ballardperformingarts@pb08.wixemails.com

Spring Concerts | Reserved Seating Available

Spring concerts are coming up! Come enjoy a variety of wonderful music and help us honor our seniors.

While all concerts are free to attend, optional reserved seating is available as a donation to BPA! Save yourself some time and support BPA by reserving your seats now!

Band

Upcoming Dates

Mark your calendars for these band events:

May 14 - Portland trip meeting in PAC, 7pm

May 15 - Open Jazz Jam at the Elks Club 6:00pm-8:00pm

May 17 - Syttende Mai Parade, call time 3:45pm; parade starts at 6pm

May 22 - Open Jazz Jam at the Elks Club 6:00pm-8:00pm

May 24 - Brass Band and Drumline at Ballard FC, leaving BHS at 5:30pm

May 29 - Open Jazz Jam at the Elks Club 6:00pm-8:00pm

June 4 - Spring Band Concert 7:30pm

June 11 - Jazz Concert at The Royal Room 7:00pm

June 14 - Graduation

June 22 - Brass Bands and Jazz Combo at the Ballard Locks 2:00pm-4:00pm

June 24 - Brass Band at City Hall Park 4:00pm-5:00pm

Open Jazz Jam at The Elks Club

The Elks Club is hosting additional jazz jams on Wednesdays for the rest of the month. The previous sessions have been really fun so far! All anyone needs is a Real Book and if they don’t have one, check with the jazz reps and they’ll see if we can track one down. Knowing which key the instrument is in would be very helpful. May 15, 22, & 29, 6-8pm.

Portland Band Trip Meeting May 14th, 7pm

All students attending the band trip to Portland on June 7-9, as well as their parent(s), should attend the trip meeting on May 14 at 7pm in the PAC. An updated itinerary will be given out, as well as information about packing lists and room assignments.

Syttende Mai Parade May 17

May 17 is the annual parade here in Ballard and our Marching Band will be there! If you haven’t been to the parade before, it is a delightful experience. Students should meet in the band room after school to check out uniforms. We will need parent volunteers to help with uniform check in and out, as well as chaperones who can walk the parade with us and hand out water. Please sign up here. Thank you for your help! 

Brass Band and Drumline at Ballard FC on May 24th

The Brass Band will be performing before and after the game, with Drumline performing at halftime. The game starts at 7:00pm at Memorial Stadium. You can purchase tickets here: https://tickets.uslleaguetwo.com/venues/6747.

Concert Uniform Return

After the June 4th Band concert, all seniors and those who are not performing at graduation (Wind Ensemble and select percussion playing with Wind Ensemble are performing) or at the jazz/brass band concert on June 11 will need to bring a change of clothes. Be sure your garment bag contains all pieces checked out to you, including bow ties, cummerbunds, and hangers. 

CHECK IN WILL OCCUR AFTER THE CONCERT, IN THE GYM HALLWAY, NOT WHEN YOUR PERFORMANCE IS FINISHED!

Adult Volunteers are needed! Please sign up here to help with band concert uniform return.

Those in Jazz/Brass band should return uniforms to school Wednesday June 12th before 1st period.

Uniform Checkin After Graduation

All students performing at graduation will need to bring a change of clothes in their garment bag. They will change in the locker rooms after graduation and return their concert clothes and all pieces in their bag to the car right outside the lower level exit door.

Seniors who plan to leave on the bus for the festivities that follow graduation need to make sure someone grabs their instruments and music so it isn't left behind.

Choir

Attention all Treble Choir parents! Treble Choir will be doing a tour in early June. Details TBD. We urgently need 6-8 more drivers to transport our choir to several local locations, including middle schools, retirement homes, and Pike Place Market. You will need to complete the district paperwork for drivers (please contact Jill Hansen bpabtreasurer@gmail.com for details) and an SPS volunteer application: https://www.seattleschools.org/departments/volunteer/volunteer-application-process/

It’s almost time to return your choir uniforms. Here’s how that process works: 

After the May 30 Choir concert all seniors and those not performing at graduation will need to bring a change of clothes. Seniors - please note that if you are performing at graduation you will perform in your graduation gown, not concert attire. Be sure your garment bag contains all pieces checked out to you, ie: necklaces, bow ties, cummerbunds and hangers. Vocal Jazz students also need to return your uniforms.

CHECK IN WILL OCCUR AFTER THE CONCERT, IN THE GYM HALLWAY, NOT WHEN YOUR PERFORMANCE IS FINISHED! 



Adult Volunteers needed! Please sign up here to help with choir uniform return.

Uniform Checkin After Graduation

All students performing at graduation (Concert Choir and Advanced Chorale) will need to bring a change of clothes in their garment bag. They will change in the locker rooms after graduation and return their concert clothes and all pieces in their bag to the car right outside the lower level exit door.

Advanced Chorale and Concert Choir trip to Portland - Mandatory Meeting

All students and families should attend the trip meeting on May 14 (TONIGHT!) at 7pm in BHS library, immediately following the BPA Board meeting. At least one parent/guardian and the student need to attend this meeting. If you're unable to attend, please contact Ms Rowley at chrowley@seattleschools.org. You will get an itinerary, room, and chaperone assignments, and all the information that you need for the trip. 

Upcoming Dates

May 14 - Portland trip meeting, 7pm in BHS library.

Thurs May 23 - Sat May 25 - Advanced Chorale and Concert Choir trip to Portland, OR.



Mon June 3 - Vocal Jazz solo night at BHS, 7:30pm.

September 20-22 - Likely dates for next year’s Choir Camp. 

Orchestra

Upcoming Dates

Mandatory Vancouver trip meeting TONIGHT

All students and families need to attend the mandatory meeting tonight at 7pm in the Black Box/Choir room to go over the details for the Vancouver trip.

May 15 Ballard Fiddlers Performance

Abbey Arts presents the Ballard Fiddlers, songwriter/producer Shelby Natasha, and Bellingham folk group Ladies Loe live at Ballard Homestead! Any funds raised from ticket sales (after expenses) will go to support Ballard Performing Arts programs. For more information about the event and tobuy tickets, see the event page.

Where: Ballard Homestead, 6541 Jones Avenue NW

When: Wednesday, May 15, 7:30-10pm. Doors open at 7pm.

Tickets: $15.

Thr show is all ages and mostly seated.

June 6th Orchestra Spring Concert and Uniform Return

Symphonic and Chamber Orchestras will perform their spring pieces at the Performing Arts Center on June 6th. After the concert, all seniors and any other students (unless performing at graduation) will need to bring a change of clothes. Be sure your garment bag contains all pieces checked out to you,including necklaces, bow ties, cummerbunds, and hangers.CHECK IN WILL OCCUR AFTER THE CONCERT, IN THE GYM HALLWAY, NOT WHEN YOUR PERFORMANCE IS FINISHED!

Adult Volunteers are needed! Please sign up here to help with orchestra uniform return

Uniform Checkin After Graduation

All students performing at graduation will need to bring a change of clothes in their garment bag. They will change in the locker rooms after graduation and return their concert clothes and all pieces, in their bag to the car right outside the lower level exit door.

June 10 Concerto Concert *new date*

Chamber Orchestra soloists will be performing concertos by Vivaldi, Mendelssohn, Elgar, Accolay, and Sarasate, accompanied by members of Chamber and Symphonic Orchestras, at the Performing Arts Center. This concert has been rescheduled to Monday, June 10. Mark your calendars!

Theatre

Spring One Acts Update

Our Student One Acts were a smash hit! The whole evening was written, directed, designed, and performed by our students. The musical interludes were so much fun, our tech team did a fantastic job, and we’re pleased to report that audiences had a blast. Thank you to everyone who came out to support our drama program. We can’t wait for more excellent performances and new theatrical challenges next year. Extra thanks to Ms. Miller for her leadership and enthusiasm.

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

Duke's Dine Out for BPA | May 28

No need to cook after the long memorial day weekend! Treat yourself, family, and friends to a delicious take-out or dine-in meal between 4-9pm on Tuesday, May 28, at Duke’s Greenlake! Reservations are encouraged. 

Last Day to Buy Coffee!

Order your favorite coffees from Caffe Appassionato now through May 15 and support Ballard Performing Arts. For each bag sold, the BPA student you name will earn $6 toward program fees, camps and trips. Proceeds with no student name will go into the BPA general fund. Funds raised can even be transferred to a younger sibling when a student graduates.

Bake Sale and Uniform Collection Help Needed at Upcoming Events

Please click the links below to sign up to help. Thanks so much!

Choir Concert - May 30

Band Concert - June 4

Orchestra - June 6

Seeking Website, Treasurer, Communications, and Other Volunteers for Next School Year!

We will be voting in our new slate of board members at our June 5th board meeting so please reach out ASAP to ballardperformingarts@gmail.com if you have questions or are interested in any of our open positions. 

Open positions: 

• Treasurer (FYI, we're hiring a bookkeeper to do most of the heavy lifting!)
• Communications Chair
• Website Chair
• Goodwill Truck Coordinator
• Dine Out Coordinator

Want more information? Please see the full job descriptions (you can also find a link to the descriptions at the top of the sign up form for available volunteer positions).

Email ballardperformingarts@gmail.com with any questions or come to our meeting tonight, May 14th, at 6pm in the BHS Library to learn more. 

Check out past performances any time on our YouTube and Vimeo channels.