Orchestra Camp, Metamorphoses Tickets & all things Band

Sep 28

2017

Orchestra

Camp, Invitational, & NYC prep

Symphonic Orchestra and Chamber Orchestra Camp Students will leave for Orchestra Camp on Friday, Sept 29th. We will meet at 4pm, and buses will leave at 4:15pm. Itinerary and packing list can be found HERE.
Chamber Orchestra will perform for the PLU Orchestra Invitational on Friday, Oct. 13th. We need 6 parent drivers. Please consider driving students and attending the day of performances. Contact Sylvia Schweinberger to get set up as a chaperone.
Chamber Orchestra is bound for Lincoln Center in 2018! Parents, if you would like to chaperone, or plan a trip around the National Orchestra Cup in NYC, please contact Ms. Newell or Sylvia Schweinberger . The second payment for students, and first payment for chaperones is due Nov. 15th. Please see attached sheet for a tentative itinerary and a payment schedule for the trip.

Theatre

METAMORPHOSES

October 12, 13,14,19 & 20

Curtain at 7:30pm

General:$15 Students/seniors: $10

Tickets: SHOWTIX4U.com

Mary Zimmerman's play Metamorphoses is based on Ovid's fifteen-volume work of transformation myths. Positioned in and around a large pool on the stage, the characters enact the adaptations of Ovid's tales, juxtaposing the ancient and the contemporary in both language and image. The tone of the drama echoes the themes of change and contrast, from the humor of Phaeton's therapy session to the tragedy of Midas and his daughter.

Ballard High School is fortunate to have Cal Arts graduate (and former Riley student) Chelsea Duvall as a guest director for this evening of theatre.

Band

Announcements

Marching Band

Water Donations Needed The 175 member band needs your help! Please consider donating one or two cases of bottled water to keep students hydrated during performances. Drop off donations to the band uniform room Fri 9/29 or Sat 9/30.

Band Performance Information Call time for students and chaperones is 3pm at the school on Saturday , September 30th.

Per uniform guidelines, students must wear their black band t-shirt and long black socks under their marching band uniform as well as put all long hair into a ponytail, braid, or clips so it may be tucked into the hat. Please refer to band uniform guidelines for full details, as well as the list of off-limits food and beverages, such as ketchup, mustard, nacho cheese and hot cocoa! Our expected return time to BHS is 8pm .

Football Game Chaperones We are in search of 10 chaperones total for every BHS football game when the band performs. This is a fun, easy way to get involved as well as receive free admission and transportation to the game! Please email Band Rep Jen Witeck if you can assist with the following dates:

Friday, October 13th game time 7:45pm

Saturday, October 21st game time 5pm

Friday, October 27th game time TBD

Wind Ensemble

Urgent Whistler Deposit: There are 20 students who have not paid their Whistler deposit of $150: past due in July. Mr. James personally spoke to each of these students, but parents may also contact Jen Witeck if you are unsure about your own child's payment status. Outstanding payments must be made online TODAY, September, 28th!

Whistle Chaperones Urgently Needed: We still need one female and two male chaperones for the trip. The chaperone fee is expected to be less than $450, and the initial $150 deposit may be made online HERE under "WE Trip to Whistler, BC - Chaperone". Please contact Jen Witeck immediately if you can help make this trip happen for our award-winning band!

Choir

Tuxes & Dresses

Students need to take their tuxes and dresses home.

Those wearing a tux need to purchase a tux shirt from Ted Brown Music in the University District.

There are a limited number of gently used tux shirts for sale for $10 and cuff link/stud sets for $4. Students can stop by the uniform room before school if they are interested.

If you have any questions about tux care and responsibilities, it can be found HERE.

Spotlight Dinner & Auction

Donations Needed

Tickets on Sale Now! HERE

November 18th, 5:30pm - 10:30pm

Please note we are in a new venue:

Swedish Club at 1920 Dexter Ave N.

This is the biggest fundraiser of the year for the Ballard High School Performing Arts Boosters Club - and one of the most fun! Entertainment is provided by the BPA student small ensembles. Enjoy drinks, dinner, silent and live auctions and time to mingle with other true fanatics of the incredible Ballard Performing Arts programs.

Complete volunteer sign up can be found HERE

What we need help with right now: Donations to be auctioned! Some ideas are:

Have an item or experience you can share?
Are you a season ticket holder to an arts or sporting event that you could donate?
Are there any BPA supporters out there who are subscribers to Pacific NW Ballet? PNB is willing to donate to a subscriber.
Are there any BPA supporters who have a coffee connection? We need coffee service for our event.

Contact [email protected] so we can help arrange the donation.

Boosters

Chinook Book Fundraiser

The Chinook Book fundraiser is open to all BPA students. Each student will earn 50% of each sale, to be deposited into individual ASB accounts. Students can use their funds for trips and fees. All money and unsold Chinook Books must be returned by Monday, October 16th. Find out more about Chinook Book Fundraising HERE.

2 products are offered this year:

Printed Chinook Book + Mobile App - $25

Chinook Book Mobile App only - $15

Books will be available for check-out from 3:30-4pm in the auditorium lobby:

Thursday 9/28, Monday 10/2, Tuesday 10/3

Incentives offered to the top sellers!

(1) $100 Bastille gift card

(1) $50 Stoneburner gift card

(4) $25 Veraci Pizza vouchers

Questions or other options for checking out Chinook Books? Contact Annie Hayward .

Enrichment

JazzED

2017-2018 Seattle JazzED Opportunities
Seattle JazzED is a non-profit music education organization in the Central District. We're dedicated to creating awesome opportunities for kids and ensuring equal access for all with scholarships and instrument loan assistance. Currently over 500 kids from 70+ schools come through our doors annually. Full and partial scholarships are available for any Seattle JazzED program. Families are encouraged to apply online HERE.

Opportunities Include :

Girls Jazz Sleepover

College Summit + Audition Workshop

Big Band Ensemble

Nina Simone Vocal Ensemble

New Works Ensemble and Creative Orchestra Project

Check out the details
HERE

Upcoming Events

9/29-10/1	FRI-SUN	Orchestra Camp 4pm Fri - 3pm Sun Camp Burton
9/30	SAT	Varsity Football Game 5pm Memorial Stadium Marching Band
10/10	TUES	Ballard Performing Arts Booster Meeting 6pm BHS Library
10/12-14	THU-SAT	Fall Play: Metamorphoses 7:30pm - 10:00pm Performing Arts Center
10/13	FRI	PLU Orchestra Invitational All Day - Time TBA PLU
10/13	FRI	Varsity Football Game 7:45pm Memorial Stadium Marching Band
10/18	WED	Marching Band Homecoming Practice 5pm - 7pm
10/20	FRI	Marching Band Homecoming Practice In School Field Trip
10/21	SAT	Homecoming Performance at Football Game 5pm Memorial Stadium
10/19-20	TH/FRI	Fall Play: Metamorphoses 7:30pm-10:00pm Performing Arts Center
10/25	WED	Fall Choir Concert 7:30pm - 9:30pm PAC All Choirs
10/28	SAT	Edmonds Jazz Band Symposium All Day - Time TBA Montlake Terrace High School

BPA 2017-18 school year calendar

dates subject to change HERE