Ballard Performing Arts News |
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Sept. 10-12 | Band Camp
Sept. 14 | New &Returning BPA Family Back to School Meeting, 7pm
Sept. 18 | Orchestra Camp
Sept. 23 | Curriculum Night, 7 pm
Sept. 25 | Choir Camp
Oct. 9 | Goodwill Truck (fundraiser for BPA)
Oct. 1 | Marching Band Homecoming Game 5 pm/3:45 call
Oct. 8 | Marching Band Football Game 7:45/6 pm call
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BPA Families Meeting on Sept. 14 |
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We encourage all families, new and returning, to attend the first Boosters meeting to get more information about the program. The meeting will be at 6 pm on Tuesday, September 14th, on Zoom.
Meeting ID: 844 9525 3119
Passcode: 206058
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Program Fees help to pay for buses, trips, uniforms and other supplies that support the students and the program.
2021-2022 Fees
Annual fee for band, orchestra or choir: $155 (one-time fee if in multiple groups)
Jazz I = $200
Jazz II = $100
Percussion = $50
Fiddle = $200
Camp fees:
Band Camp - $45
Orchestra Camp - $65
Choir Camp - $65
Note: Camp fees are typically $180-$200 to cover the costs of overnight lodging, meals, and coaching. Due to the shift to day camps this year, we don’t have lodging or as many meal expenses, and camp fees are lower. Also, a huge thank you to John Aguilar, All City Band Assistant Director, UW Marching Band Assistant Director and Director of Bands at Robert Eagle Staff Middle School for donating his time to train section leaders for band camp.
ASB Card: $35 (band students only, to get into games)
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Scholarships Are Available
It is our goal for all families to participate regardless of financial situation. If you need partial or full help paying for these fees, scholarships are available.
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Don’t Miss Uniform Fittings Through Sept. 10 |
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Everyone in music programs needs to be fitted for uniforms. For concert wear, students can choose from dresses or tuxes. All band students participate in marching band and must be fitted for marching band uniforms.
Fittings will be on the stage in the auditorium.
We absolutely need the assistance of section leaders to get these fittings accomplished as there are currently restrictions on volunteers inside the buildings.
Sign up here if you are a section leader for Band, Orchestra, and Choir. Pick a few shifts!
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Concert Dresses and Marching Band Uniforms
Incoming students:
Freshmen and Sophomores (never been fitted for uniforms) should come before and after school - Sept 7, 8, 9 according to last name.
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Last Name Begins A-G - Sept. 7 from 8-8:45am or 3:45-5pm
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Last Name Begins H-P - Sept. 8 from 8-8:45am or 2:30-5pm
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Last Name Begins P-Z - Sept. 9 from 8-8:45am or 3:45-5pm
Returning students:
If you missed your time during the first week of school, please attend Sept. 10 from 8-8:45am.
Concert tuxes
Measurements for tuxes will be handled in class.
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Do you need an instrument for the school year? Please email the directors, and include your first and last name, grade, and the class that you are enrolled in.
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Stay Up to Date on BPA News: Sign Up for The Student Directory |
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Please help us begin to communicate with students, parents and guardians by filling out this Student Directory form for each student in Ballard Performing Arts. The information is confidential. It is used to keep both students and families informed via weekly newsletters and standalone emails about meeting dates, performances, special events, fundraisers, practice schedules, trip details, and general information throughout the year.
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Band
Band Camp This Weekend!
Dates:
- Friday Sept 10 - 4-7pm @Ballard High
- Saturday - sectionals called at discretion of section leaders
- Sunday Sept 12 - 8:30am-5pm @Memorial Stadium
All students from Concert Band, Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble, and Percussion join together to form the award-winning Ballard High School Marching Band. This group performs at football and basketball games, pep assemblies, and parades. The year starts off right away with several marching band dates, including “band camp” and football games. BHS Marching Band includes ALL band students.
All students are expected to participate in camp as it creates the foundation for Ballard High's award winning Marching Band. There will be a fee of $45 to cover costs of student meals and scholarships will be provided if necessary.
Please complete this online form by TUESDAY EVENING so that we have an accurate counting for meal choices (a number of students have already done so - please check with your student to try and avoid duplicates).
Parents! You’re invited to watch the “Drilldown” at 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, Sept 12 at Memorial Stadium-- a “Simon Says” type group exercise to see who has the most fine tuned marching band skills!
Official school permission forms should be going out Sept. 7 and should be returned by Sept. 9. Ask your kids about them!
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Jazz 1 and 2 Begin Next Tuesday, September 7 at 7:30 am
Jazz 1 rehearses in the band room.
Jazz 2 rehearses in the black box next to the band room.
Jazz 1 meets Monday through Friday. Jazz 2 meets Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday.
New this Year: Brass Band! Jazz 1 and 2 will combine every Friday to learn New Orleans style Brass band music.
Sign Up for Band Remind Codes!
Please make sure to sign up for Remind to receive timely class messages. To join, text 81010 then enter your class code. Remind is a communication tool that we use for both parents and students.
Percussion - @bpa21per or join online at Percussion
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Choir
After school event for Treble Choir, Advanced Choir and Concert Choir on Friday, September 24. Ms. Rowley is planning for all choirs to meet. It will be a great opportunity for the incoming freshmen to meet the upperclassmen. More details to follow.
Choir Camp is September 25
Good News! Advanced Chorale and Concert Choir are headed to Camp Burton Saturday September 25th for a fun-filled day of learning, music and group bonding. We will need 5 chaperones to make this special day possible. Please register on Signup Genius here if you are available to chaperone. More details to follow.
If you haven't already, please click here to complete volunteer registration for Seattle Public Schools so you can chaperone for Camp Burton.
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Orchestra
Orchestra camp will take place as a day trip to Camp Burton at Vashon Island on Saturday, September 18! More details coming soon.
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Theatre
The fall play is cancelled this year due to the SPS guidance that families can't be in the building through the end of October. Stay tuned for more news soon!
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The district only pays for teacher’s salaries; everything else we have to raise or donate. |
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Last weekend the Ballard High School Foundation wrapped up their annual 2021 Golf Classic and Auction. The campaign focus for Ballard Performing Arts was in “Seeking Equity with Music Lessons”, and raised more than $24,000 toward the goal. The auction team is finalizing the numbers and we cannot wait to let you know how much was raised with the campaign, auction items, and the Dessert Dash on behalf of Ballard Performing Arts. |
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Spaghetti Dinner Leads Needed!
Coordinate and organize the most fun event of the year that involves all the performing arts groups. Work with a friend as a team! Join a group of outstanding parents who procures the food, sells tickets, organizes volunteers, etc. Contact Jeannette if you’re interested.
Social Media Coordinator Needed
Both the Facebook and IG platforms are busy places for the BPAB program and we can use some help (we also have Twitter). This position can be a parent who has experience with social media platforms or the enthusiasm to learn, or a student in the digital arts program who wants to earn Service Learning Hours and add to a portfolio. Contact Jeannette if you’re interested.
Responsibilities:
- Write posts for specific events and obtain appropriate images. Support and resources available.
- Work with the BPAB President to track BPAB calendar for timely posts (daily, weekly, monthly).
- Bonus if you can work in either graphic arts and/or video programs to generate graphics, create short videos of events, games, and concerts to showcase the work of Ballard Performing Arts.
- Person/s will work with current BPAB President, Jeannette Chen for direction.
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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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Thank You to Our Sponsors |
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