Final

Class of 2020

Senior Salute

Thank you seniors and your families for a brilliant 4 years. We hope to send you off with a song (or a dance) in your heart.

We will never forget you.

Choir Recap

Thank you to everyone for your hard work, perseverance, and support during these past few months. Our weekly Zoom meetings were one of the true highlights of each week for me. It was a time to connect, catch up, laugh, listen to and discuss wonderful choral music, and keep up with our sight-reading, vocal technique, and music theory. I loved listening to your solo song projects, and to your online “auditions”. And in partnership with the seniors, it was great to figure this whole “virtual choir” thing out. I’m glad we could make your Senior Song possible during this time. So, without further ado, on this morning of your graduation, I invite you to join me in watching the Senior Class of 2020 present “For Good”! -Ms. Rowley

Choir Awards

Congratulations to all of our amazing 33 choir seniors! Thank you for your leadership, your immense musicianship, and your perseverance. We will miss you so much, and wish you the best going forward. Each senior was presented with a rose from Ms. Rowley during senior checkout, and the following awards were given during our final Zoom class:

 

Ella Fitzgerald Vocal Jazz Award:

 

Most Improved:

 

Outstanding Choral Award:

 

BHS Vocal Music Award of Excellence:

Band Awards

John Philip Sousa Band Award

Award of Excellence

Patrick Doyle Dedication Award

Outstanding Freshman Award

Most Improved Student Award

Cleaning Your Instrument:  Summer is a great time to send in your instrument for any necessary repairs. Most music stores are open but call ahead to check on their hours. If your instrument is in working condition, you may want to consider thoroughly cleaning it. Make sure to purchase all swabs, cloths, brushes, and other necessary supplies so that you have them ready to go for next year.  Here is some information on how to properly clean and disinfect instruments in the covid-era.  

Lessons: Would you like a free lesson from a member of the United States Marine Band?  Check out these videos .  

Would you like a free lesson from a member of the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra?  Check out these videos.   

Orchestra Awards

Most Dedicated

Most Improved

Outstanding Freshman

Conductors Award

National Orchestra Award

Virtual Xanadu

From the WIAA and WMEA Executive Directors

Dear Solo and Ensemble State Contest Qualifiers,

Congratulations on successfully qualifying for State by being a winner, 1st or 2nd alternate at your region contest. We are very sorry the opportunity to finish at a statewide culminating event was taken away due to COVID-19. The WIAA has worked diligently to provide opportunities to celebrate all competitors, especially our seniors. In this vein, we are offering all region contest winners and alternates the opportunity to purchase memorabilia apparel to commemorate your accomplishments. If you are interested, please proceed to Rush Team Apparel’s ordering page.

For those of you that will return to compete next year, we hope you earn another opportunity to participate at the State Championships. For those of you that are seniors, we hope you will still cherish the memories of preparing and qualifying for a State Championship, as sometimes the journey is more rewarding than the destination.

Stay safe and healthy.

BPA Supports BLM

How do we support Black Lives Matter?

Performing Arts students made a great way you can participate. Check it out.

Summer Camp

Camps go virtual! Three new camps are listed from the Westminster Choir College of Rider University in New Jersey. These include a solo vocalist, vocal institute, and a musical theater institute. Information on a BHS student discount and how to sign up to learn about these camps included on the  2020 Summer Camps list.

Spilled Ink Celebration Going Virtual This Year

Students, Submit Digital Performances By June 24 th

Your Spilled Ink words = Ink Club Video project

The   Seattle Public Ballard Branch Library Service Learning Group  is joining together again with the  BHS Ink Club  this year to bring Virtual Spilled Ink performances to everyone.

All Ballard High students are invited to record your performance (spoken word, instrumental, song, etc) and send the video by June 24th to  2020SpilledInk@gmail.com . 

The Ballard Branch Library Service Learning group will prepare them for YouTube. More details on this Virtual Event with date and YouTube video link to follow.