Ballard Performing Arts News |
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April 18-29 | Caffe Appassionato coffee sales for student funds
April 29-30 | State Solo & Ensemble (Ensembles 4/29, Solos 4/30)
April 30 | Mattress Sale 10 am - 5 pm
May 1 | Dine out Shawn O’Donnells, Fiddlers @ 6 pm
May 4 | Marching Band practice after school 2:20-3:30 pm
May 10 | Ballard Performing Arts Boosters Board meeting
May 12 -14 | Spring Play A Midsummer’s Night Dream, 7:30 pm
May 14 | Brass Band & Jazz Combo at Wheelie Pop Brewery 12:30-2
May 16 | Marching Band practice, 1st period 8:45 - 9:40 am
May 17 | Syttende Mai Parade 6 pm
May 19 - 21 | Spring Play A Midsummer’s Night Dream, 7:30 pm
May 21 | Puget Sound Jazz Fest on Bainbridge Island
May 23 | Wind Ensemble and Chamber Orchestra Concert, 7 pm
May 26 | Spring Choir Concert, 7:30 pm
May 31 | Jazz Band and Vocal Jazz perform at Royal Room 7 pm
June 1 | Spring Band Concert, 7:30 pm
June 2 | Spring Orchestra Concert, 7:30 pm
June 10 | Brass Band and Drum Line play at the Ballard FC match at Interbay Stadium, Vocal Jazz to sing national anthem
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Wind ensemble and Chamber Orchestra Concert Added May 23!
Because of some really fun, collaborative full orchestra projects between the BHS Chamber Orchestra and the BHS Wind Ensemble, Mr. G and Ms. Fortune are putting together an extra performance for Wind Ensemble and Chamber Orchestra.
Note: The event is on Monday May 23, at 7:00 pm in the BHS PAC.
There will be some really cool student work to showcase in this evening’s event, including a student composition, student conductors, and student concerto soloists!
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Mattress Fundraiser This Saturday April 30
This ONE DAY sale, held right here in the BHS gym this Saturday, April 30 from 10 am - 5 pm, features top brand mattresses, pillows, sheets and more. The prices are well below retail because they order directly from the manufacturer, there is no retail space overhead, and advertising expenses are minimal. Plus, they deliver!
If you are buying through a BPA student, make sure they get credit for the sale by providing their name at the sale. For mattresses, each student get $50.00. (If you have more than one student in the BPA program, this amount would be split.)
If you are not in the market for any of these items, you can still help by supporting us in these ways too:
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Click on the Facebook event link - https://bit.ly/Beds4Ballard22
- Indicate that you're going to the event - we earn extra $$ through the fundraising company if we get over 250 people to join!
- Invite all of your friends so they can help us hit our goal!
- Share on your newsfeed and ask people to do the same!
If you'd like more information about the event, watch this short video to see what it's all about! Or contact Kris Bulson at bpabfundraising@gmail.com.
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Band
Syttende Mai parade practice through neighborhood
For Syttende Mai parade preparations, the marching band will rehearse after school on Wednesday, May 4 and during 1st period on Monday, May 16. The band will march through the neighborhood on both days.
May 4 | Marching Band practice after school 2:20-3:30 pm.
May 16 | Marching Band practice, 1st period 8:45 - 9:40 am.
Volunteer to sign up to help with traffic control for Marching Band practice
We need 6 volunteers per day, here is the signup genius:
https://www.signupgenius.com/index.cfm?go=w.manageSignUp#/35554690/share/
Permissions Slips Being Sent Home This Week
Ask your student about permission slips for the parade and for practices around the neighborhood. We are all a bit out of practice, but this needs to be signed and returned to school by your student so that they can participate in these activities. Thanks for your help and cooperation.
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Choir
Washington State University Concert Choir Visit
The choirs enjoyed a visit from the WSU Concert Choir. A big thank you to Dr. Luethi, Dr. Myers and their singers for stopping by. You can view the performance on our Instagram page.
Going to State!
State Solo and Ensemble times have now been published! Click here to see your time. Four vocal ensembles and 5 vocal soloists will be performing at State on April 29th and 30th. Instrumental ensemble students will also perform at State. Thank you to the parents/guardians who will be making the trip to Ellensburg.
University Kiwanis Pitzer/Weeks Vocal Scholarship
This is the 44th year that the University Kiwanis Club will offer a voice scholarship in honor of Carl Pitzer and Norman Weeks. Originally they gave the scholarship to only graduating seniors, but they now accept applications from all students currently in high school, including those graduating in June of 2022. The scholarship rules provide that a scholarship of $2,500 may be offered each year to the most deserving vocal student, to use for voice lessons. This year they will also offer $1,000 prizes to the 2nd and 3rd runners-up.
Each applicant must participate in a concert on the afternoon of May 28, 2022. (Please note that day is part of Memorial Day weekend.) Each singer will sing two songs (one classical and one standard or from the musical theatre repertoire) for the audition committee and audience. (An accompanist will be provided.) Applicants must also submit a complete set of papers detailing their background.
All applications must be postmarked by May 10, 2022. See Ms. Rowley for an application if you're interested or click here.
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Orchestra
Join the Fiddlers group with coach Shelley Weiss for a a special add-on show at Shawn O’Donnell’s in Fremont on May 1 at 6 pm. This is a fun opportunity for our students to showcase their fantastic talents. With Shelley’s guidance, the group has grown and developed during the last few months and they would love to see you in the audience. Plenty of room for everyone and the dine out lasts all day long. More details are below.
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Theatre
Order a Seat Plaque to Celebrate your Senior
Celebrate your senior with a personalized plaque on a seat in the PAC. This fundraiser has been happening since 2012 and we have hundreds of seats “claimed” by families acknowledging the time and work their graduates have spent in the BHS PFA Department. Seats are $50 and the link to the form is here: BHS Buy a Seat Campaign.docx.
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Tickets for A Midsummer Night's Dream are on sale now!
Performances are May 12, 13, 14, 19, 20, 21 at 7:30 pm.
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The district only pays for teacher’s salaries; everything else we have to raise or donate. |
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Dine Out May 1 at Shawn O’Donnells
Celebrate May Day by participating in our all-day Dine Out May 1st at Shawn O'Donnell's Irish Pub in Fremont, with a special Ballard Performing Arts Fiddlers performance at 6 pm. When you mention Ballard Performing Arts, a generous 25% of the sales will go to the program.
You can dine in or order food to go at any time throughout the day (open 10 am-10:30 pm). There will be a Fiddlers performance at 6 pm (with plenty of room for everyone this time around).
For to go orders, call (206) 420-3656 (or order at the door). Be sure to mention Ballard Performing Arts when you order.
Shawn O’Donnells Fremont: 3601 Fremont Ave N Suite 202, Seattle, WA 98103
https://www.shawnodonnells.com/locations-1
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Coffee Sales
Online from April 18-29.
This is the second and final week for this student fundraiser. Your student can earn money for fees, camps and trips.
What could be easier than selling delicious locally roasted coffee to friends and family in and around Seattle? People love the micro-local vibe, the way they can support both a local business AND a student in the Ballard Performing Arts program, and they love the custom Ballard label on each bag.
- Use the link below on SchoolPay to order your favorite coffee.
- Share this link with friends, family, and neighbors and include your own special touch to generate sales.
- Anyone can be a "guest" for this purchase and no SchoolPay account is required to order.
- There is a space on the form to add your student's name (for credit). If that space is left blank, the credit will go to the general BPA program.
Coffee is $14 per bag with a custom BPA branded label
The student named will earn $6 that can be used toward yearly program and class fees, camps, and trips. Proceeds with no student named will go into the BPA general fund.
Order through this link (a SchoolPay account is not required to order):
Choose from ground or whole beans for the following coffee types, made for us by Caffè Appassionato:
Arietta
A mellow and smooth Medium roast, accentuating floral and fruity undertones
Tempest
A bold French roast with notes of Caramel and Orange
Espresso
A bright and smooth Italian roast. Perfect for silky smooth espresso or robust drip
Decaffeinated
A bright and balanced Medium roast with notes of citrus and maple
Pick up info
Pick up orders at the Spring Concerts on the following evenings.They will be available in the lobby with your student’s name.
May 26 | Choir Concert, 7:30 pm
June 1 | Band Concert, 7:30 pm
June 2 | Orchestra Concert, 7:30 pm
Please make arrangements to deliver to any others who bought coffee in support of your student.
If you need to make special arrangements for pickup or for any other questions, contact Karen Morse at karen.morse@gmail.com. Thank you!
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GIVE BIG May 3-4
Give Big is right around the corner and we need your help to raise $6,500. You–parents and community supporters–are what make the music possibly. Literally. With your help, we purchase music, hire coaches, and provide the foundation for our fantastic arts programs. There are two ways to donate… through our website or directly through our GiveBig link: https://www.wagives.org/story/Bpa2022.
This is what we're raising money for:
Specialists, Clinicians and Coaches: Our fantastic directors bring in clinicians and specialists to work closely with the student groups to hone their skills and understand music more deeply. Specialists and coaching make up more than half of the Ballard Performing Arts Booster Club budget.
Scholarships: A goal of our booster club is to make performing arts available to every student who wants to participate. Many students in the program—and students who want to participate in the program—don’t have funds to pay for fees or trips. We want these programs to be an equitable, enriching, and safe place for all kids to express themselves and grow. That is why our scholarships are so valuable to our booster program.
Livestreaming: The plus side of being forced to livestream concerts is that families can enjoy them from anywhere and share with others—and we have an archive of our performances. This livestreaming technology requires additional A/V skills and techniques. It’s a whole new line item in our budget!
Don’t forget about corporate matching!! Most major companies will match your donations. Talk with your HR department for directions for how to submit for matching.
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Hey folks! The Ballard Performing Arts Boosters Club needs YOU!
Many senior families are graduating this year and we're looking to fill the following positions:
- Website updater
- Publicity
- Grant writing
- Sponsorship coordinators
As well as other roles!
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Seniors—We Want to Recognize You!
The Ballard Performing Arts Boosters want to recognize the talents and success of the graduating class of 2022 in Band, Orchestra, Choir, or Theatre. Please fill out our questionnaire and send in a few photos so we can recognize you in our year-end efforts!
Please submit as soon as possible.
Fill out the senior celebrations form and submit photos here.
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The Ballard Brass Band played at the Royal Room Sunday April 24 as part of the South Hudson Music Project fundraiser. Check out this video of their rendition of "Ain’t Nothin But a Party." |
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Check out past performances any time on our YouTube and Vimeo c hannels.
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Ballard High School Victor Salvino 22nd Annual Golf Classic
Registration is now open for the Victor Salvino 22nd Annual Ballard High School Foundation Golf Classic on Aug. 19 at Newcastle Golf Course.
New name, new day of the week, new location, new golfers welcome too!
Come join in and support Ballard High School Athletics, the Performing Arts Boosters, and Dance & Cheer.
When registering, please note in the comments section if you would like to support a specific team or program, like Ballard Performing Arts.
BPA hosts the dessert dash and will happily accept other items for this auction. All procurements from BPA families and silent or live auction items will be disbursed to BPA. Win-win!
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Give While You Get
Passive fundraising couldn’t be easier—Donate to BPA Every time you make a purchase. Link to Amazon Smile, Fred Meyer, and more, and donate every time you shop. To sign up, follow the links below and select “Ballard High School Performing Arts Booster Club” as the benefactor.
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