Come on down to hear some fiddle music and join in the square dance. The Fiddle Showcase event returns this June 7th with doors open at 6:30 pm, show starts at 7:00 pm and square dance at 8:30 pm. The BPA Fiddle Ensemble will play along with local groups The Mightly Dreadful and Hot Cider. The performance will be at The Ballard Homestead, 6541 Jones Ave NW. Tickets are available in advance for $10 through this link or $12 at the door.
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Spring Concerts
It's the time to celebrate the final music concerts of the year. We will acknowledge our seniors and awards will be presented at each concert. All the concerts will be at BHS and start at 7:30 pm. The Choir concert is first on May 30th. On June 5th, the Orchestra performs. The Band Concert ends the series on June 6th. All concerts are free with reserved seating available by donation.
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Auditions For Everyone: Here are current student and incoming freshman details for all 3 music programs. Audition information for next year can be found here: www.ballardperformingarts.org
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Save BPA Update
We achieved 75% of our goal of 30,000. Thank you to the 105 families who have given generously. Can you help us reach our goal before the end of the school year? Every donation helps. Don't forget to check with your employer to see if they have a donation matching program. To read more about why we need to raise this amount and more details visit our fundraising site.
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Jazz Alley
Enjoy our Ballard performing arts jazz musicians at Jazz Alley, Tuesday, May 28th at 7pm. Get tickets HERE.
Vocal Jazz Night: June 4th at 7:30pm Vocal Jazz performs in the Black Box. Come hear vocal jazz present an evening of jazz standards accompanied by the professional group, the Ev Stern Jazz Trio.
Treble Choir Tour: June 6th the Treble Choir is touring during school hours. We need 8 driving chaperones. Please contact Felicia to sign up.
Audition Information: Choir Placement Auditions are the week of June 10th during class. If you know someone NOT in class, who is interested in choir have them email Ms. Rowley. Vocal Jazz auditions are June 18th. Here is more information.
Spring Concert: Reserved seating is available for a donation for our Spring Concert on May 30th. Get a great seat HERE. We also need baked goods donated for our bake sale.
Orchestra
Final Vancouver Trip Details:We are leaving this Friday, May 24th. Please arrive at BHS at 7:45am with your lunch, uniform and bag.
Scheduled Events:May 28th, 30th, June 3rd, 4th: Chamber Orchestra Concerto rehearsals after school 3:45pm - 4:45pm in the Orchestra Room. Don't miss any of the orchestra's upcoming events and performances with thecurrent calendar.
Spring Concert Concerto: Our annual tradition continues with the concerto portion of the Spring Orchestra Concert on June 5th. This concert highlights 3 students as soloists in their chosen piece of music. If you are a member of the wind or percussion for these pieces you need to attend the mandatory rehearsal. See rehearsal schedule HERE.
'19/'20 Audition Update: Auditions for the 2019/20 school year will be June 17th in class and June 18th and 19th after school. More info and music selections will posted on the BPA website.
Theatre
Thespian Cabaret Night
ONE NIGHT ONLY
May 29th
7:30pm
Featuring Diego Ortiz Villacorta San Juan on piano
