New Senior Salutations + Choir Promo Video

June 9th,

2020

Class of 2020

Senior Salute

Over the past few weeks, we have been spotlighting the resilient Class of 2020 seniors who have participated in band, choir, orchestra or theater.

Thank you seniors who have worked hard to be part of our school’s rich performing arts tradition over the last four years. Your contributions will remain part of our legacy.

Read about their favorite memories, plans after graduation and more.

This week, we salute:

Ella Davis

Yuta Yamamoto

Megan Dean

Anya Jones

Ava Lim

Donovan Blackham

Vivian Mourad

Joshua Fernandes

Alta Emery

Jackson Bartlett

Sam Gunsolus

Seniors: There’s just one more week to be recognized— submit your information here .

Choir

Special thanks to choir student teacher Ms. Sylvia Jones, as well as members of Vocal Jazz, who worked over the past few months to create this moving informational video about Ballard’s choir program. It’s not too late to join Ballard Choir for next year. Feel free to pass along the word to any friends who you think would like to be part of our program, and encourage them to reach out to Ms. Rowley at chrowley@seattleschools.org .

BPA Supports BLM

How do we support Black Lives Matter?

Performing Arts students made a great way you can participate. Check it out.

Band Information

Essentially Ellington Festival: This Friday, June 12 ^th , Jazz at Lincoln Center will be streaming videos from the online festival. All jazz students should tune in and listen to some of the bands. The performances start at 11 am PDT. The schedule of bands can be found here.

For Seniors: Make sure to return your concert clothes, school instruments, pep folders, and anything else that belongs to the school on your designated day and time this Wednesday and Thursday. Mr. James will be there to say hello and wish you well and some of you will receive special recognition and plaques that would normally have been passed out at the final concert.

Cleaning Your Instrument: Summer is a great time to send in your instrument for any necessary repairs. Most music stores are open but call ahead to check on their hours. If your instrument is in working condition, you may want to consider thoroughly cleaning it. Make sure to purchase all swabs, cloths, brushes, and other necessary supplies so that you have them ready to go for next year. Here is some information on how to properly clean and disinfect instruments in the covid-era.

Lessons: Would you like a free lesson from a member of the United States Marine Band? Check out these videos .

Would you like a free lesson from a member of the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra? Check out these videos.

Return Concert Wear + Volunteer Sign Up

Please return your concert wear. Here are instructions.

We still need adult volunteers to help with collecting items. Click here to volunteer.

Summer Camp

Camps go virtual! Three new camps are listed from the Westminster Choir College of Rider University in New Jersey. These include a solo vocalist, vocal institute, and a musical theater institute. Information on a BHS student discount and how to sign up to learn about these camps included on the 2020 Summer Camps list.