Newsletter 6/07

June 7th, 2018

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BPA On the Air: Radio host Elaine Womack of station KBFG 107.3FM is covering BPA events. Her show "Exit Stage Left" highlights local performing arts programs and airs Wednesdays at 6 pm and Fridays at 8 am weekly. Recently she recorded a PSA for the Spring Concerts and now she is covering the Fiddle Showcase.Thank you to Elaine for media coverage!

Pep in the Park: Come to Golden Gardens on Sunday the 17th at12:30 pm for a pep band performance. Bring a snack to share or just drop by. It's Father's Day so bring your dad. This is a non school event. Just for fun. For questions, please contact Mara.

Extra Coffee: There was a snafu ordering coffee and we have too much. We are selling it at a discounted price of $10, rather than return it. Email Jill if you would like to purchase coffee.

Here's what we have:

Whole bean Tempest (16 bags),

Whole bean decaf (8 bags)

Whole bean espresso (17 bags)

Ground espresso (10 bags)

Ground Arietta (21 bags)

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Final '17-'18 Board Meeting: The final board meeting of the year is June 26th at 6:30 pm. Formally we will welcome new board members, officially vote them in and, peruse the newly formed budget and plans for next year. Informally we will celebrate and thank everyone for their considerable efforts. This meeting will be at a parent home. Contact Ann Selberg for directions.

Art Zone

Ms. Rowley

Ballard High Director of Choirs, Courtney Rowley, was recently featured on Nancy Guppy's program "Art Zone". The video is, available to VIEW HERE . Clips of Courtney working with her choirs are interspersed with interview segments and performance videos. It's thrilling to have her hard work and love of music recognized. Last fall she was awarded the Elliott Bay Music Educator Association (EBMEA) Outstanding Educator award for her commitment to her students and her colleagues in music education. Ballard High is fortunate to have her on staff and her recognition this year is well-deserved.

Orchestra

Fiddle Showcase

Purchase tickets HERE

Chamber Orchestra Auditions: Monday and Tuesday, June 11th and June 12th. Please see Ms. Newell to sign up.

The Fiddlers: The 5th annual Fiddle Showcase concert at the Ballard Homestead on Friday, June 8th at 7 pm. The local Ballard-area radio station KBFG 107.3 ( fulcrumcc.org) featured the group recently on the show "Exit Stage Left" in a segment.

Listen HERE.

Local bluegrass band The Warren G Hardings will follow up, and the night will conclude with a square dance played by the Ballard Fiddlers. No dance experience necessary, all dances taught that evening.

Band

Spring Concert + Upcoming Auditions

Spring Band Concert and Senior Night is tonight: Join us at 7:30 pm for the final concert of the year. Help us celebrate an incredible year for the Band program and say goodbye to our Seniors. Goodies for the Bake Sale gladly accepted. Sign up HERE. Reserved seats available HERE.

Uniform Return: All Seniors and Symphonic Band members, as well as Percussionists not participating in the Graduation ceremony, will return their concert attire after the performance. Please bring a change of clothes with you. Volunteers are needed to help with the return process.

Wind Ensemble and Selected Percussionists to Perform at Graduation: The call time is 7 pm for the graduation performance on Monday, June 18 at Memorial Stadium. The ceremony starts at 8 pm. and is expected to conclude by 10 pm. Students are responsible for their own transportation. Please remember to bring a change of clothes as concert attire will be turned in immediately following the ceremony.

Band Auditions Happening Now: While no audition is needed for the new Concert Band, auditions are required for placement in either Symphonic or Wind Ensemble. Sign up here for your specific audition date and time between now and June 14th. Audition packets were distributed in class or are available from Mr. James. More information about Percussion and Jazz Band auditions. Be sure to sign up separately through the appropriate Signup genius links! Good luck, have fun and be prepared.

Disney Dates Announced: Members of the 2018-2019 Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble will experience the magic of Disney April 5th-8th, 2019. Workshops with Disney musicians, performances in the parks, and 3-Day Park Hopper passes are just a few of the items included in the estimated $1100 trip cost. More details will be announced soon.

Parents/Guardians, Do you want to join the fun for an estimated reduced cost of $600? Contact Jen Witeck today as we need 6 male and 6 female volunteers to make this trip happen.

Chaperones Needed for Band Camp: Want to relive your youth by spending a fun weekend away at camp? Join the Band for free at Camp Seymour in Gig Harbor the afternoon of Friday, Sept 7 through Sunday, Sept 9th, 2019! We need more help than ever with our growing program, so contact Jen Witeck to volunteer today.

Choir

Treble Tour + Auditions

Treble Choir Tour: The annual Treble Choir Tour is today. See our itinerary here. Feel free to stop by any of our tour locations to catch us in action.

2018-2019 Choir Placement Auditions: Choir placement auditions for the 2018-2019 choirs will take place the week of June 11th during class time. The audition packet can be found here . Do you know anyone not in choir who should be? Current Ballard Performing Arts families are our best recruiters. Spread the words to any student who you think should get involved. Interested students not currently enrolled in a choir class should see Ms.Rowley to set up an audition time.

2018-2019 Vocal Jazz Auditions: Vocal Jazz Auditions for 2018-2019 will be held Tuesday, June 19th at 3:45 pm. Students should sign up for an audition time in the Choir Room.