Ballard Performing Arts News |
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Oct. 28 | Choir Concert, 7:30 pm, livestream
Oct. 28-Nov.4 | DinOut for BPA at the LockSpot
Oct. 28 | “Screens to Stage” Direct Giving kicks off
Oct. 29 | Marching band practice in the neighborhood, 8:45-9:40 am
Nov. 1-20 | "Screens to Stage" Direct Giving kicks off
Nov. 2 | Orchestra concert, 7:30 pm, livestream
Nov. 3 | Marching Band Practice 2:30-4 pm
Nov. 4 | Band concert, 7:30 pm, livestream
Nov. 6 | Auburn Veterans Day Parade, 7:30 am call time, 11 am parade
Nov. 17 | From Screens to Stage Wrap Party, Peddler’s Brewery, 6 pm
Nov. 30 | Shawn O'Donnell's Dine out for BPA, Fiddlers perform 6 pm
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Fall Concert Series Begins this Week with Choir Concert on 10/28! |
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The Choir concert, in addition to the Orchestra 11/2 and Band 11/4 concerts, will be livestreamed from our YouTube Channel, starting at 7:30 pm.
For details about the choir concert, see the Choir section in the newsletter below.
Make it Dinner and a Show With Takeout from The Lockspot Cafe 10/28 to 11/4
Once again we are kicking off our Dinner and a Show just in time for our Fall Concert Series beginning on Thursday 10/28 all the way through November 4th! The Lockspot will take your pick-up and to-go orders from their take-out window (to go home and enjoy the livestreamed show at home) or sit in their dining room. Mention "Dine Out with BPA" to your server and 20% of your order will support our programs. Order online at https://www.facebook.com/TheLockspotCafe.
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Support Ballard Performing Arts! “Screens to Stage” Giving Campaign Begins |
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October 28 kicks off our fall concert series--and our major fall fundraiser! From Screens to Stage celebrates the return of students playing in person again and kicks off one of our bigger fundraisers.
We are excited to get back to seeing our students playing together after so long. But after nearly two years away from the stage, all of our groups need rebuilding and revitalizing. The directors are stepping up efforts to bring in clinicians and specialists to work closely with the student groups to get back into award-winning form.
We are also moving in directions to reach new and broader audiences, and that requires additional A/V skills and technology.
And finally, part of our mission as a booster club is to provide a high-quality experience for all of our students and families, regardless of their financial situation, by offering scholarships to students who may need financial support or assistance.
We can’t do all this without help from our families.
In the coming weeks, as the campaign rolls out, you will meet a few of our 300+ students and discover why supporting the Ballard Performing Arts is so vitally important.
Follow our social media accounts for daily updates, shoutouts, and behind-the-scenes content
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We typically hold a gala auction and dinner this time of year, but we are planning smarter, less expensive and more inclusive fundraisers that all families can participate in. This direct giving campaign and the wrap party replaces our auction.
Program and class fees paid earlier this year cover minimal basic music education requirements. Our annual operating Boosters budget, half of which goes to specialists, additional instruction, clinicians and other teaching support, has made Ballard Performing Arts the award-winning arts education program it is.
Screens to Stage Campaign Wrap Party Nov. 17, 6 pm
Families are invited to all-ages wrap party held at Peddler Brewery. Please save the date.
Wednesday, Nov. 17, 6 PM
Peddler Brewing Company
1514 NW Leary Way
Featured groups:
- Brass Band
- Vocal Jazz
- Chamber Choir
- Tenor Bass Ensemble
- Orchestra String Quartet
- And other Theatre and music student performances, TBA
Please come out to support the students and this program. It will be a wonderful opportunity to support Ballard Performing Arts, meet some families, and celebrate students being back together!
If you would like to help out that evening, you can sign up here (we need about 8 volunteers).
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Band
Band Concert is Nov 4, 7:30 pm
Featuring: Concert Band, Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble and Jazz Bands
Stage Rehearsal: 3:45 - 5:30 pm
Call time: 6:45 pm
Livestream: 7:30 pm (also available to watch later)
Marching Band will March in Auburn’s Veterans Day Parade Saturday, November 6
We are excited to be marching in Auburn’s Veterans Parade on November 6 this year. In order to do this, we will need some parent support. If you can contribute time, snacks, or water, please consider signing up here.
7:30 am - Call time at school
8:15 am - On the road
9:30 am - Check in at parade
11:00 am - Parade starts
If you're interested in making a day of it and coming to see your students perform, please consult the map to find your best viewing location. Bands will be reviewed/judged as they march. Official judging will take place at City Hall. Please note that parade directors have asked that there is absolutely no parade parking in local business' parking lots. Please be courteous when parking in the areas surrounding the procession route.
This is a judged event and students are reminded to follow full uniform protocols. This means long black socks, no jewellery or makeup, and hair is to be kept up and under hats.
Students will be doing a practice march through the neighborhood on Oct. 29!
They’ll be marching through the immediate neighborhood, up to Whittier Elementary playground, during first period, 8:45 to 9:40 am (wake up call!). Tell your neighbors!
Flute and Trombone Guest Instructor Coming for All Bands
On Monday, November 1, Sophia Tegart (professor of flute at WSU) and Sarah Miller (professor of trombone at WSU) will visit with all three band classes. They will perform a piece and then work with the flute and trombone sections.
Brass Band Played at Food Bank Grand Opening
See the Featured video section below for a clip. This group sounds great!
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Choir
Choir Concert Thursday, 10/28
Featuring: Treble Choir, Concert Choir, Advanced Chorale, and Vocal Jazz
Call Time: 6:30 pm in choir uniform
Livestream: 7:30 pm (also available to watch later)
Concert Wear/Uniforms
Treble Choir and Vocal Jazz dresses will go home early this week. Both are still being tailored.
All other uniforms have been picked up. Please have your students try on their uniforms prior to the concert.
For tuxes: Black socks, black dress shoes (no tennis shoes), white tux shirt, cufflinks, and studs.
For choir dresses: Students must provide low-heeled, close-toed dress shoes (no tennis shoes).
Thank you to all parents and guardians for bringing your students to perform at our fabulous choir concert.
Choir Groups to perform at “Screens to Stage” Fundraising Wrap Party Nov. 17
6:30 pm at Peddler Brewery
Vocal Jazz, Chamber Choir, Tenor Bass Ensemble will perform
Stay tuned for more details and times.
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All choirs were thrilled to welcome the clinicians last week!
On October 20th, all choirs were able to work with Phyllis Byrdwell for an interactive presentation on Gospel music. Phyllis is the director of the University of Washington Gospel Choir, as well as the Minister of Music at Mt. Zion Baptist Church in the Central District.
On October 22, Concert Choir held a Zoom workshop with composer Reginald Unterseher and lyricist Afrose Fatima Ahmed. Unterseher and Ahmed are the composer and lyricist for the piece “This Morning”, a new composition that Concert Choir will perform at our fall concert this week. Both Unterseher and Ahmed are residents of the Tri-Cities, and were excited to hear Concert Choir sing the piece and engage in a dialogue about the compositional and artistic process.
Check out the photos here!
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Orchestra
Orchestra Concert is November 2 at 7:30 pm
The concert will be livestreamed on our YouTube channel because parents aren’t allowed in the building due to Covid restrictions, but students will come to school in uniform and perform on stage.
See important information about concert wear details on the website. Stay tuned for the link.
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Theatre
Beauty and the Beast Auditions are November 30
Audition packets will be available in the Black Box/NE224 starting November 1st. Sign up for an audition time in the Black Box
Auditions take place over 3 days:
Tuesday Nov. 30, 3:45 in the band room: Sing any Disney musical.
Auditionees must prepare a song from a Disney musical of NO MORE than
1 verse & 1 chorus (16 bars). You MUST supply sheet music for the accompanist.
Dec. 1: Dance auditions (in small groups, led by our choreographer)
You will not be dancing alone. Wear comfortable, loose fitting clothes.
All students MUST attend dance auditions on December 1st to be considered for a part.
Dec. 2: Call backs, including reading.
Cast List posted shortly after and students decide whether they want the role.
Kids build all sets and costumes. Another school is also putting on Beauty & the Beast this year, so we may share props, costumes, and/or sets.
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The district only pays for teacher’s salaries; everything else we have to raise or donate. |
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Fundraising Update
These fundraisers, in addition to other donations made so far, puts us at almost 13.5% of our annual fundraising goal:
Tutta Bella Easy as Pie Dine out week BPA brought in $473.33
Thank you for loving Tutta Bella, families! The food and selections were delicious (that Tiramisu!). Thanks for our partnership, Tutta Bella!
Chocolate Sales Start Nov. 3
Students can raise money to pay for upcoming trips or program fees by selling chocolate bars. (Coffee sales, too, coming soon). These funds are earmarked specifically for students participating in the program.
World’s Finest Chocolate Bars will be delivered early November. You can check out a 60 bar case of assorted chocolate bars to sell for $1 each. For each case sold, $25 will be credited to your student account. Student account funds can be used to pay for class fees and future trips. To check out a box, fill out this form and return it to Jill Hansen, the BPA Admin Assistant, in the band room mailbox.
How to participate in chocolate sales:
- Sign out a case from Jill / turn in form. There are 60 bars per case. Students must check out an entire box and are responsible for turning In $60 for each case checked out.
- Students can only check out one case at a time.
- Candy bars sell for $1.
- Final date to turn in money to credit your student account is Tuesday, November 30th.
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Remember, do not turn in coins. Checks or bills only!
- Checks made payable To: BPA
Coffee Sales will be Coming Online Soon!
Every year we do a coffee fundraiser with Caffee Appassionato. Students sell delicious bags of whole bean or ground coffee to family, friends and neighbors. The bags of coffee come with a customized BPA logo and it is a hugely popular fundraiser for students. A portion of the sales go directly to your students’ ASB account to help pay for trips and fees. More details are coming!
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Spaghetti Dinner Coordinators and Food Procurement Help Needed
The event is on February 12 and is an amazing, fun community builder. All groups perform. Directors do the programming, we organize the dinner and volunteer server part. Contact Jeannette if you’re interested.
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Screens to Stage Wrap Party Volunteers Needed
The “From Screens to Stage: It’s a Wrap” fundraising event will be on Nov 17 from 6:00 - 8:30 pm and we can use a few extra hands to help things run smoothly. We need volunteers to help cover the door, herd performers, track bids, and other duties. Please sign up to help out at this signup genius. I f you have any questions, Contact Jeannette.
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Seeking Raffle Items for Screens to Stage Wrap Party
Do you have an AirBNB to offer for a weekend get away? A restaurant, local business or experience that you want people to know about? Gift cards to donate to a VIP bag? We would love to include something in our raffle the night of our Screens to Stage Wrap Party. We will have 4-5 raffle items that families can choose between for a chance to win. Please reach out to Jeannette and let us know how you can help.
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BPA Musicians Perform at Ballard Food Bank Grand Opening
Ballard’s Brass Band, composed of a variety of players from the Jazz Bands, was invited to perform at the unveiling of the new Ballard Food Bank facility (as was the string ensemble 5 ½ Cats!). What a fun and lively, celebratory group! Check out the video of one of their songs here.
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The Orchestra ensemble 5 ½ Cats also performed. Check them out here: |
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Check out past performances any time on our YouTube and Vimeo c hannels.
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Reflections Content Entries Due 10/29
The 2021–2022 Reflections theme is I Will Change the World By…
Students submit their completed works of art in one or all of the available arts categories: Dance Choreography, Film Production, Literature, Music Composition, Photography, Visual Arts.
These entries are great to add to college applications.
Students -- please also look over the Student Entry Rules on the WSPTA Reflections page. The deadline to upload submissions to the BHS Reflections Committee is Oct. 29. We can also accept submissions through the main office if the uploading process is not accessible for your student artists.
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Jazz Ed Virtual College Summit and Audition Workshop
If you're a high school student (or know one) who is interested in pursuing music in college, join us for this year's College Summit + Audition Workshop. The event is perfect for young people in Seattle or across the nation who are applying to colleges this year or thinking through their options for the future.
No matter where you are in your journey, it's important to know your options and be prepared.
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Attendees will watch a 15 minute presentation from each college, university, and community college. See the growing schedule here.
- Guardians are welcome to attend any, or all, of this event.
All registered parties will get the College Audition + Application Planning Guide. This 8-page PDF full of helpful tips and timelines will be emailed one week prior to the event (in addition to the Zoom link).
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Give While You Get
Passive fundraising couldn’t be easier—Donate to BPA Every time you make a purchase. Link to Amazon Smile, Fred Meyer, and more, and donate every time you shop. To sign up, follow the links below and select “Ballard High School Performing Arts Booster Club” as the benefactor.
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