Ballard Performing Arts Newsletter 3/8

Ballard Performing Arts

March 8th, 2018

Last Chance for Gala Tickets

Don't Miss Out

For more information or questions, email Shawn Riley.

General Admission Tickets On Sale Now:

March 15th -17th and 22nd -24th 7:30 pm

Students & Seniors: $10 Adults: $15

Ballard High School, Earl Kelly P erforming Arts Center

Buy your tickets soon, before the tickets are gone.

Tickets sold at the door or here:

Orchestra

NYC Debrief!!

We're in a New York state of mind!!

Chamber Orchestra was named FIRST RUNNER UP in The National Orchestra Cup, held on March 3rd in New York City's Alice Tully Hall at Lincoln Center. Additionally, the violas won the award for best string section. The competition included both chamber orchestras and full orchestras from public, art magnet and private schools across the country.

Way to go Chamber Orchestra, we're proud of you!

A heartfelt "thank-you" goes out to Debbie Anderson, Sean Harvey, Steve Redpath, Eric and Karrie Sanderson, and Mary Lou Strauz for joining the group in NYC. Thank you to the parents who took photos and video. We could not have made this trip happen without your generosity, time and energy. Thank you!!

Check out more NYC videos and photos on Flikr, Youtube and Vimeo!

Band

New Trip Information

On Their Way to Monterey: Good luck to Jazz 1 as they leave for the 2018 Next Generation Jazz Festival in Monterey today. We wish them well as they compete in the High School Big Band division on Saturday!

EBMEA Information and Chaperone Request: Permission slips for the EBMEA Music Festival at Chief Sealth H.S. on Tuesday, March 13th are due Friday, March 9th.

We will leave BHS at 9:30 am and return by 5:30 pm. Students must wear their concert attire and bring a sack lunch for this all day event.

We still need 5 more chaperones to travel with the band to the EBMEA Music Festival, including 2 parents willing to drive students in the musical back to BHS after their performance. If you are not familiar with this event, each band will have an adjudicated performance and receive feedback from music experts, as well as listen to other bands in our area. This is a fun, easy way to get involved in our program!

Please contact Jen Witeck to volunteer today!

Whistler Trip Student ID: Does Your Student Have Proper ID? Any student age 18 or older will need either a Passport or Passport Card to enter Canada by bus. The passport process may take 4-6 weeks so now is the time to apply if you have not done so already. More information may be found here .

Students age 17 or under will need either an original or certified copy of their birth certificate, or a valid Passport or Passport Card.

Please note: For students and chaperones who already have a Passport, it must not expire within 6 months after the date of travel or entrance to Canada may be denied.

Choir

Congrats & Chaperones Needed

Congratulations to Concert Choir and Advanced Chorale for wonderful performances at the PLU Choral Invitational last week. Both groups had excellent performances and clinics, with Chorale even receiving the only standing ovation of the day!

Congratulations to Vocal Jazz on an inspired performance at the DeMeiro Jazz Festival! Clarie Burreson, James Kerrigan, and Ezra Bantum were also recognized with Outstanding Soloist Awards.

Elliott Bay Choir Festival Chaperones: We are looking for chaperones for the Elliott Bay Choir Festival on Thursday, March 29th. See the schedule here. Email Page Harader if you are able to join us. It's an easy and relaxing chaperoning gig!

Concert & Advanced Choirs SoCal Trip Final Payment PAST DUE: The final Los Angeles payment of $425 is now past due. If you have not taken care of this, please do. You can send in a check made payable to Ballard Performing Arts or pay online with a credit card with a service fee HERE.

Mandatory Los Angeles Choir Trip Meeting: 7:30 pm on Tuesday, April 3rd in the PAC. This is a required meeting for students and families attending the trip. The travel agent will be there to pass our itineraries and give important information. This will come at the end of our Booster Meeting.

Northwest Regional Band Concert: Ballard choirs host regional middle-school and elementary bands for a combined concert every year. April 4th, we need adult helpers to sell concessions and donate baked goods. Please sign up HERE.

Boosters

Hot Java Cool Jazz

There are still tickets available to the event, but only through the Paramount Theatre. Ballard Performing Arts has sold all of our tickets to the event but general tickets are available. Students staying for the entire event need to purchase a ticket.

Tickets can be purchased HERE.