Please Donate Today! Striving to Stand Out Fundraising Campaign

We’re just beyond a third of our way to our goal, it’s not too late! Please donate today, every little bit helps!

Why are we raising money?

We are Striving to Stand Out: Excellence, Access, and Community through the Arts! We want our BPA programs to Stand Out! We are raising funds to:



• Support excellent high-quality educational experiences.
• Provide access so ALL BPA students can participate fully in the program.
• Collaborate with professional performing artists to enrich our programs and create community through the arts! 

Why Do We Give?

Our BPA Booster Board is filled with current and former BPA parents who believe so strongly in the performing arts programs here at Ballard that they not only give of their precious time and diverse talents, but also make financial donations when possible. However, this is a small group of people so we need your support too. We hope their testimonials below will inspire you to make a donation in whatever amount works for your family.   

“As a former Ballard High School teacher and current parent, I have been fortunate to see the performing arts program grow and change over the years. I always enjoyed having music and theater students in my classes and I am thrilled that both of my children are in the program. From the fall concerts, to the spaghetti dinner, spring musical and so many other events, it's heartening to see the dedication in the directors and students. The performing arts is a place that welcomes everyone and many young people find it to be one of the most rewarding parts of their high school experience.” - Cynthia Kemp, BPAB Vice President

“Ballard Performing Arts has enriched our son's life beyond all measure. The BPA community has become his second family and given him an incredible sense of confidence, joy and purpose. This program is absolutely vital to the overall well being of countless students who rely on this community for arts, kinship and a place where they belong and can share their gifts. Please give what you can and help keep this crucial program thriving.” -anonymous

Spread the word to grandparents, neighbors, and friends!

Check out the Striving to Stand Out campaign site and DONATE!



*The campaign will run from Now - Nov 15, 2023.

Orchestra Concert Wednesday | Bake Sale Help

Join us in the Ballard High School, Earl Kelly Performing Arts Center (PAC) for the Orchestra Concert Wednesday Nov 8 at 7:30 pm.

There won't be livestreaming for this concert series, but the concerts will be recorded and posted on our YouTube channel to share with people who were unable to attend. 

The concerts are free and open to the public, and we truly hope to see you there! The house was packed for the choir concert, so if you’d like to reserve your favorite seat while supporting Ballard Performing Arts (note: this is a totally optional fundraiser – no tickets are needed for the concert), you can do so here: https://www.showtix4u.com/event-details/77293

Bake Sale Help 

Use the following links to sign up to bake, donate, or work at the bake sale table!

Orchestra on 11/8 

Student Fundraiser | Order Coffee Now – Nov 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 BPA 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 October 18 – November 15. Coffee orders will be given to students at their music performance in December (Dec. 12 - orchestra; Dec. 13 - band; Dec. 14 - choir). Students should then deliver the coffee to their customers. Thank you for supporting the performing arts!

Band

Upcoming Dates

Mark your calendars for these marching band events and upcoming performances:

• November 9th - 3:15 (early release) -4:30 pm marching band rehearsal
• November 11th - Veterans Day Parade, call time 7:30 am.

Concert Recap

The fall band concert was a sensational evening of music from Concert Band, Symphonic Band, and Wind Ensemble, as well as the Jazz Combo and Ballard Brass. The evening was concluded by the Navy band, who performed several pieces of music, including an engaging and unique “electroacoustic twelve-tone techno Latin bebop band piece.” The students were also treated to individual instrument group masterclasses after school, and then a catered dinner with some Navy band members. Thank you to Mr. G for arranging this, and to all the volunteers who helped make it a success. 

Veterans Day Parade

The marching band will be performing at the Veterans Day Parade in Auburn. We still need help with uniform return. Please sign up to volunteer. The parade route travels along Main Street from E Street to A Street NW/SW and runs from 11-2. Call time for students and chaperones is 7:30 am (remember to wear band t-shirts and black socks!). We will update on return time via Remind. Please note the marching band rehearsal at 3:15 pm on Thursday (early release). We will need volunteer help for the marching band practice. Please sign up here.

Basketball Games for Pep Band

The band will be playing for various boys and girls basketball games between November and January. Each student needs to attend five games, and they can sign up for which five of the ten possible games they would like to attend on the signup sheet in the band room. They wear their band t-shirts to these games. We will also need one or two parent volunteers to be around the band room area while the game is going on. Sign up here.

Jazz Bands Video

Check out this video from the Oct 24th concert at the Royal Room!

Choir

Choir Class Fee

Every music class has an annual fee to help pay for buses, trips, uniforms, sheet music, and other supplies that support the students and the program.

Please click here to pay your annual Choir class fee.

Upcoming Dates

• Friday November 10th - Vocal Jazz at Meadowdale High School*
• Wednesday November 15th - Concert Choir at CWU Choral Classic - all day*
• Tuesday December 5th - Vocal Jazz Caroling*
• Saturday December 9th - Chamber Choir and Tenor Bass at Seattle Seachordsmen
• Saturday December 9th (evening) - Vocal Jazz Caroling

* Chaperones and drivers will be needed - please contact Sally, BPABChoirRep@gmail.com if you can help.

You will need volunteer level A in order to attend the various trips throughout the year, so please apply for that if you want to accompany the choirs. https://www.seattleschools.org/departments/volunteer/volunteer-application-process/

Vocal Jazz day at Meadowdale High School November 10th

Students and drivers meet at 8am in the parking lot. Expected return to BHS is by 6pm. Wear choir T-shirts and jeans. Bring $5 for pizza lunch, or your own lunch. Bring snacks and water bottles.

Permission slips for the trip to Central Washington University on November 15th were due October 30th. Please put them in the mailbox in the black box asap.

Orchestra

Upcoming Dates

Nov 8 - Orchestra Fall Concert

Bake Sale Volunteers Needed

Volunteers are needed to bring baked goods, water, assist with sales before the concert and intermission, and for cleanup. Sign up to volunteer.

Fall Concert Details

Orchestra will be trying something a bit different this year for the fall concert. We will be hosting a guest clinician who is working with students during the school day, and then will perform with them at the evening concert. Please see some important details about the schedule of the day listed below.

In-school clinic

All students go to 1st period as normal.

2nd to 4th period all orchestra students to PAC.

Lunch at 12:00.

12:45 – Fiddlers return to PAC.

Aprox. 2:00 Fiddlers return to 6th period.

Dress rehearsal: Call time for performing musicians is 5:30 pm for a brief dress rehearsal. We will then have a dinner break (pizza will be provided).

Concert

The concert will begin at 7:30 pm and should run about an hour.

Halloween Pop-Up Performance!

Chamber Orchestra brought some spooky music to the Ballard High hallways on Halloween with a pop-up performance of “This is Halloween.” Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/6gP-PgaFUf0?si=07MxheUBIG12dWQB

Chamber Quartet Performance

A quartet of Chamber Orchestra students performed for the Nordic Heritage Museum’s holiday shopping fair last Friday. Thank you for sharing music with the Ballard community and representing Ballard Performing Arts!

Theatre

Musical Audition Workshop

When: Thurs., Nov 9th at 12 pm.

Where: On the stage in the PAC.

You will learn:

• What to expect from the audition process.
• How to prepare for a musical audition.
• How to work with an accompanist.
• What to expect from a dance call.
• What is expected of you during the rehearsal process.

Auditions will be held the week after Thanksgiving break. Stay tuned for more information.

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

Student Fundraiser | Order Coffee Now - Nov 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 BPA 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 October 18 – November 15. Coffee orders will be given to students at their music performance in December (Dec. 12 - orchestra; Dec. 13 - band; Dec. 14 - choir). Students should then deliver the coffee to their customers. Thank you for supporting the performing arts!

Donate to the Striving to Stand Out Fundraising Campaign

Spread the word to grandparents, neighbors, and friends!

We want our BPA programs to Stand Out! We are raising funds to:

• Support excellent high-quality educational experiences.
• Provide access so ALL BPA students can participate fully in the program(s) of their choice.
• Collaborate with professional performing artists to enrich our programs and create community through the arts! 

*The campaign runs from Oct 16 - Nov 15, 2023.

Become a Sponsor for 2023-2024 School Year!

If you own a business (or know of a business) that would benefit from advertising on our programs, website, and newsletters, click here to learn about all the perks of becoming a corporate sponsor.

Calling all Bake Sale Volunteers!

We will have a bake sale at each of the fall concerts (held at BHS). Use the following links to sign up to bake, donate, or work at the bake sale table!



• Orchestra on 11/8

Newsletter and Communications Volunteers Needed!

We want to keep our community informed about upcoming events but we are currently running on a skeleton crew. Please sign up here if you're interested in learning more about our weekly e-newsletter and other digital communication platforms. Our newsletter team has graduating seniors and will not be back next year, so it is imperative that we start training replacements sooner than later. Thanks for considering!

Check out last week's Fall Band Concert!

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

Discount for White Christmas Tickets!

One of our amazing BPA parents works at the Fifth Avenue Theatre and is generously extending a friends and family discount to our performing arts community. They are producing White Christmas this holiday season. The show opens December 1, previews start last week of November. Use the promo code SNOWFLAKE to get discounted tickets!