Thanks to You, We Did It!

Huge thanks to our community who came out and rallied to get us close to our $35,000 goal. We raised $33,972 – an incredible feat. Special thanks to everyone who gave $5, $25, all the way up to an incredible major anonymous donation of $10,000. We’re just about $1,200 shy of meeting our goal. Did you want to give but didn’t get a chance? 

There’s still time to give (and you can always give any time of year)!

There are four easy ways to give:

• TEXT TO GIVE: Text BETTER2GETHER22 to 44321 
• GIVE ONLINE: Visit https://www.ballardperformingarts.org/direct-giving 
• WRITE A CHECK
• GET CORPORATE MATCHING DONATIONS

Remember, corporate matching is a great way to double or even triple your donations. Most companies have a program where you can donate through their portal or submit the donation receipt and they will match the funds and send them directly to the booster club. Check with your company to see if they have such a program.  

For all details, visit this page on our website: https://www.ballardperformingarts.org/direct-giving

Special thanks to:

• All the talented student performers for the amazing music.
• Fabulous directors and program reps for encouraging the performers and spreading the word through emails and concert announcements.
• Steve Skonieczny for setting up and running the sound for the event.
• Sara Stevens for stepping up to MC at the last minute. 
• Local businesses such as Alpine Hut, Seven Hills Running Store, Ballard Market, Barre 3, Tim's Chips, Rosellini's and for donating gift certificates, raffle prizes, or food for the event.
• Bickersons Brewhouse for graciously hosting our event.
• Dedicated Volunteers: Jill Hansen, Rachel Hart Rios, Laura Graham, Jeannette Chen, Stephanie Skinner, Karen Morse, Carol Cheyne, Shelley Rousseau, Karen Clark, Rhea Patton, Molly Brown, Jaimee Papineau, Sally Rampersad, Kirsten Moy, and Gabriela Montenegro for help during the event or behind the scenes.
• Last, but certainly not least, Kris Bulson, our fundraising chair for her leadership throughout the campaign!

Check out a few videos of the performances here:

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6isQb4_SEgJApOABJn8sMend3HPWE6IB

Winter Music Concerts

Winter Concerts are coming up soon! Each night, one program will be highlighted (12/7-Choir, 12/8-Band and 12/9-Orchestra), meaning that the first half of the concert will feature performances by students in the highlighted program. After intermission, the audience will be dazzled by a large choral orchestral work showcasing Advanced Chorale, Concert Choir, Chamber Orchestra, and select wind players presenting selections from Vivaldi’s Gloria! (Students in these groups will need to be at ALL THREE winter music concerts. Please make sure these dates are on your calendar!)

While all concerts are free, they are typically very well-attended, so if you'd like to avoid the stress of arriving early to save seats, you can reserve seats on Showtix4u. Proceeds from tickets go straight back into BPA Booster Club! 

Student Fundraisers: Did your student sell candy or coffee?

Candy money needs to be turned in to the locked mailbox in the band room by November 29th in order for money to be credited to student accounts in December. Coffee money will also be credited to student accounts in December. Student account money can be used for the final Spring trip payment, either partial payment or full payment. Contact treasurer Jill Hansen at bpabtreasurer@gmail.com with any questions.

Band

Please Make Band Trip to Disney (April 5 to 8) Payments Now 

Trip fees need to be paid in full by January 3, 2023.

• The first payment was due on November 1st, please pay ASAP!
• The second is due on December 1st.
• Final payment is due on January 3rd.

Visit our website for more payment information: https://www.ballardperformingarts.org/post/trip-payment-information 

Jazz Updates

12-2-22 Hot Java Cool Jazz Recording Session

Mr. G has a recording session scheduled for after school on December 2 for Hot Java Cool Jazz. All Jazz Band students need to be prepared for this!

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

SAVE THE DATE! BHS Jazz will be performing at Clark College! This will be an overnight trip, departing on Friday Jan 27 and coming back late on the 28th. Hotels have been confirmed and right now the trip will cost $120.00 per person. We are looking for 5 chaperones (3 dads and 2 moms). Please let Mr. G know if you are interested in chaperoning this fun trip!

Choir

Choir Trip to NY (April 12-16): Next payment is due Nov. 28th!

• $450 — Deposit due at booking
• $449.75 — 1st payment due November 28th
• $449.75 — 2nd payment due December 28th
• $449.75 — 3rd payment due January 28th
• $449.75 — Final payment due February 28th

Visit the Harmony Tours payment portal here: https://tri.ps/U3nsZ. 

Upcoming Gigs for Small Ensembles (with new additions...look carefully!)

December 2, 3:45-5:00 Concert Choir and Advanced Chorale, rehearsal for Vivaldi Gloria

December 3, evening TBD Vocal Jazz caroling gig 

December 6, 3:45-5:00 Concert Choir and Advanced Chorale, rehearsal for Vivaldi Gloria

December 8, 5:00-6:00 Vocal Jazz caroling at Uber Company Party

December 11, 2:00-4:00 Seattle Seachordsmen Concert, Phinney Ridge Lutheran Church, Tenor Bass Ensemble and Chamber Choir 

December 13, during school day, Vocal Jazz caroling day

December 17, 7:30 pm Vocal Jazz caroling gig

Winter Music Concerts

We're excited to once again perform a large choral orchestral work during the winter concert series! This year, Advanced Chorale and Concert Choir will combine with the full orchestra to present selections from Vivaldi’s Gloria! The piece will be performed at the choir, band, and orchestra concerts. This means students in Advanced Chorale and Concert Choir will need to be at ALL THREE winter music concerts, December 7th (Choir Concert), 8th (Band Concert) and 9th (Orchestra Concert). Please make sure these dates are on your calendar!

Concert Choir and Advanced Chorale will have combined rehearsals with the full orchestra on Friday, December 2nd and Tuesday, December 6th from 3:45 to 5:00. Please make sure these dates are on your calendar!

Attention Vocal Jazz Parents

Vocal Jazz will be caroling at neighboring elementary schools on Tuesday, December 13. We are in need of five parent drivers to transport singers between the schools. If you are willing and able, please contact Jaimee at bpabchoirrrep@gmail.com to volunteer! Students are not permitted to drive themselves or peers for this event. Thanks in advance for your help in keeping this tradition alive!

Orchestra

Winter Concert Info and Vivaldi’s Gloria! Rehearsals

Our Winter Orchestra Concert is Friday, December 9th at 7:30 in the Ballard Performing Arts Center. In addition, Chamber Orchestra will combine with Advanced Chorale and Concert Choir and select wind players to present selections from Vivaldi’s Gloria! This means Chamber students will need to be at ALL THREE winter music concerts, December 7th (Choir Concert) , 8th (Band Concert) and 9th (Orchestra Concert).

Chamber Orchestra will have combined rehearsals with the band and choir on Friday, December 2nd and Tuesday, December 6th from 3:45 to 5:00. Please make sure these dates are on your calendar!

Please Make Orchestra Trip to Disney (April 5 to 8) Payments Now 

Trip fees Need to be paid in full by January 3, 2023.

• The first payment was due on November 1st, please pay ASAP!
• The second payment is due on December 1st.
• Final payment is due on January 3rd.

Visit our website for more payment information: https://www.ballardperformingarts.org/post/trip-payment-information 

Symphonic Orchestra is going to Wintergrass!

Symphonic Orchestra has been invited to participate in the annual Wintergrass Festival! The festival will involve rehearsing and performing with Wintergrass headlining musicians. Please mark the dates 2/25 and 2/26 on your calendar. More details to follow! (Members of Chamber Orchestra that are interested can speak with Mr. Valdez about participating.)

Theatre

Auditions for the Secret Garden Musical 11/29 and 11/30

No experience needed. All interested students should attend. Pick up an audition packet in the Black Box on the Forms board. Questions? See Mr. Riley in the Black Box (NE 224) during lunch.

All scheduled audition events will be held after school at 3:50 in the PAC.

Nov. 29 (singing)

Nov. 30 (dancing) 

Dec. 1 (callbacks)

The cast list will be posted on Friday, Dec. 2

Don’t miss your opportunity to be part of a BHS Tradition and this Tony Award-winning musical. This enchanting classic, based on Frances Hodgson Burnett's 1911 novel, is reimagined in brilliant musical style by composer Lucy Simon and Marsha Norman. Orphaned in India, 11-year-old Mary Lennox returns to Yorkshire to live with her embittered, reclusive uncle Archibald and his disabled son Colin. The estate's many wonders include a magic garden which beckons the children with haunting melodies and the "Dreamers," spirits from Mary's past who guide her through her new life, dramatizing The Secret Garden's compelling tale of forgiveness and renewal.

Social Media Help Wanted

With all of our programs, there are a lot of opportunities to post about our performances, upcoming events, and fundraising. If you have a knack for writing and an eye for what the cool kids are doing on the socials, please reach out to Jeannette Chen at bpabsocial@gmail.com.

Spaghetti Dinner: Informational Meeting Tonight!

We are finally returning to the traditional in person version of this fun night of performances, food, and fun! Want to learn more before committing to help? Please attend a short informational meeting tonight, Tuesday, November 22 at 7:00 pm. Click here for the zoom link. 

Winter Concert Bake Sales

Please sign up to donate items and/or help out at the bake sales at the winter concerts. 

Choir - 12/7: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f084fa9a92caaf85-bake

Band -12/8: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f084fa9a92caaf85-bake1

Orchestra -12/9: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f084fa9a92caaf85-bake2

Better Together Wrap Party Videos

Check out a few videos from some of our soloists and ensembles, including our very own Tenor Bass Ensemble. The playlist has a few other groups; if you have a video of a group we didn’t capture, email bpabcommunications@gmail.com.

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6isQb4_SEgJApOABJn8sMend3HPWE6IB

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

Puget Soundworks Holiday Menagerie Concert - Live-12/2-12/4 | Online - 12/20-12/27

Come one, come all, to our musical menagerie! Our animal kingdom is a little whimsical, a little wild, and always welcoming. Join us for an animal-packed choral adventure with holiday flair. We can't wait to wish you a Meowy Christmas, and a Yappy New Year!

https://pugetsoundworks.org/attend/



Puget Soundworks is a LGBTQIA+ centered chorus whose mission is to make the world a kinder, more inclusive place, one song at a time.