Back to School Updates for Ballard Performing Arts

Ballard Performing Arts News

August 24, 2021

Featured News

Welcome Back!

The directors and the BPA board are looking forward to welcoming students back to school, concerts, football games, and more! Program and camp updates will be coming to families via email starting August 25. In the meantime, stay tuned to this newsletter, the BPA website, and social media feeds for updates. We’re always looking for help to keep this program running, so if you want to volunteer, please contact ballardperformingarts@gmail.com.

Uniform Fittings Start Sept. 1

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.

Volunteers are NEEDED to help with uniform fittings. Please check the SignUp genius to let us know when you are available to assist . Seniors and Section Leaders are invited to sign up to assist and earn volunteer hours.

Concert Dresses and Marching Band Uniforms

Incoming students:

Before and after school - Sept 7, 8, 9 according to last name.

Last Name Begins A-G - Sept 7 from 8-8:45am or 3:45-5 pm
Last Name Begins H-P - Sept 8 from 8-8:45am or 2:30-5 pm
Last Name Begins P-Z - Sept 9 from 8-8:45am or 3:45-5 pm

Returning Students:

Juniors and Seniors should come between 8 and 10:30 am on the first day of school, September 1, to fit your concert dresses and marching band uniforms. (School for upperclassmen does not start until 11 am that day.)

For students in Link Crew or with other obligations, we will have additional fittings at the following times. All returning students must be refitted by the end of day Sept 3.

Sept 1 - 3:45-5pm
Sept 2 - 8-8:45am and 3:45-5 pm
Sept 3 - 8-8:45am and 3:45-5 pm

Concert tuxes

Measurements for tuxes will be handled in class after school begins.

Get BPA News: Sign Up for the Student Directory

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.

Program Updates

Save the date for camps!

Band, Orchestra, and Choir camps will be day camps this year, not overnight camps, due to district mandates.

Save the dates:

Band camp: September 10-12
Orchestra camp: September 17-19
Choir camp: September 24-25

Locations and more information to follow.

Help Fund Our Programs

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

Support BPA Programs with the Celebrate All Things Ballard Auction (and Dessert Delivery)

August 21-29: Online auction live

August 29 7 pm: Virtual Live Auction

Silent auction bidding will open on Saturday, August 21 at 9:00 am and continue for the following week. Tune in for a very exciting live streamed auction event on the evening of Sunday, August 29 at 7 pm! The link for the virtual Live Auction will be sent to all registered bidders and included in event emails.

https://ballardhighschoolfoundation.ejoinme.org/buy-ticket-general

This year’s fund a need: Making Private Lessons Equitable and Available to Anyone

Ballard Performing Arts strives to provide an inclusive, welcoming, and united community for all BHS students. Aligned with this is our strong belief that ALL students should be able to equally participate in all activities that the Ballard Performing Arts offers regardless of their financial ability to participate.

This includes one-on-one music lessons, where skills gained help with the student’s technical ability, confidence, and overall musicianship. We want to ensure that there are no barriers and that everyone can benefit from one-on-one coaching!

A $50 dollar contribution will pay for one lesson. For $1,000, you can help one student access instrument specific lessons twice a month for the entire school year. For $5,000, we can help 5 students access lessons twice a month for the school year. Please help us make these music lessons equitable for ALL Ballard Music students!

Donate here: https://ballardh2021.ggo.bid/bidding/donation/13491456

Help Wanted

We still need help in a few key positions!

Fundraising Chair

Take on one major fundraiser event or effort and supervise/be the point person on the leadership team for other fundraising efforts. No fundraising experience required and lots of guidance is available! Contact Jeannette at bpabpresident@gmail.com for more info.

Spaghetti Dinner Leads

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 at bpabpresident@gmail.com if you’re interested.

Grant Writer

Research grants to apply for and write grant proposals for Ballard Performing Arts Boosters Club as assigned by directors. Grant writing experience a plus but not necessary. Email Jeannette at bpabpresident@gmail.com if you’re interested.