Information for All-State Members
→ January 19-21 in Downtown Tulsa
→ Rehearsals & Performances at Tulsa PAC Facilities and adjoining Tulsa Hyatt Hotel
→ Music Educators Convention at Tulsa Convention Center

Communication | Remind & Groupme

• ALL: please subscribe to REMIND code: @OMEAmember

• Groupme app communications with Mr. Pisarra

• Wind Symphony Members REMIND subscription codes

  • STUDENTS: @okmeaWS23

  • PARENTS: @okmeaWSP23

• Symphonic Band Members REMIND subscription codes

  • STUDENTS: @okmeaSB23

  • PARENTS: @okmeaSBP23

• Orchestra Members REMIND subscription codes

  • STUDENTS: @ TBA

  • PARENTS: @ TBA

Transportation
Outbound: Union vehicle loads (people, luggage, instruments) at UHS Bus Loop at 7:00am and departing shortly thereafter, Thursday, January 19. Student luggage will be positioned at the hotel for students to claim at the time of check-in.
Return: no transportation is provided. Please plan for your ride home on Saturday afternoon, including coordinating getting luggage from the hotel.

Lodging
Hotel: Fairfield Inn (Downtown Tulsa)
Check in/Claim room keys: Thursday January 19. Late afternoon, time TBA.
Check out: Saturday January 21, approx 11am or possibly prior to the morning rehearsal. Luggage may be stored at the hotel lobby and claimed later. 
Cost: no cost to student members, compliments of UBPC
Curfew: 11:30pm on Thursday; Midnight on Friday

Room Assignments
Ladies Room:  JW
Mens Room 1: CG, DK, GMy 
Mens Room 2: PP, CC
Mens Room 3: CB, GMc, DR

Meals
Lunch Thursday: Prepaid* / cash distribution
Dinner Thursday: Prepaid* / cash distribution
Breakfast Friday: In Fairfield Inn lobby
Lunch Friday: Prepaid* / cash distribution
Dinner Friday: 5:00pm @ Dilly Diner / Compliments of UBPC
Breakfast Saturday: In Fairfield Inn lobby
Lunch Saturday: Union group meets together at 12:00pm at The Brook / compliments of UBPC. If a student prefers to meet family members for lunch instead of joining the group, please communicate as such in advance. 

*prepaid meals are included as part of the OkMEA member fee

Rehearsal Locations, Schedules & Member Itineraries
• Symphonic Band [TPAC Norman] → download 
• Orchestra [TPAC Westby] → download
• Wind Symphony [Hyatt: Tulsa South]→ download

Performance Schedule
• Jazz Ensemble 10:30am, Jazz Hall of Fame
• Symphonic Band  2:30pm, Tulsa PAC Chapman Hall
• Orchestra  3:15pm, Tulsa PAC Chapman Hall
• Wind Symphony  4:15pm, Tulsa PAC Chapman Hall

PARENTS/SPECATORS scroll down to see additional information about tickets

Wear / Bring
• Casual clothing for rehearsals | School dress code applies
• Jacket / Coat
• Formal concert attire + shoes, etc.  (Saturday)
• Phone / power device
• Snacks, bottled water
• $ for snacks, etc.

Checklist of Music/Rehearsal Related
• Instrument(s)
• Music Folder (with repertoire)
• Pencils (multiple, mechanical)
• Tuner
• Percussion: all assigned accessories, hardware, drums, specialty instruments, sticks, mallets
• WW: Reeds, Soak Bottle, Cork Grease
• Brass: Valve Oils & Mutes
• ***Folding Music Stand***

Supervision
Adult leaders and conductors will oversee students during all rehearsals, convention events, social events, concerts, and prepaid meals. Various Union Schools Fine Arts faculty members will be attending the OkMEA convention throughout the day on Thursday and Friday, and will host students for Friday at dinner & Saturday at lunch.

Miscellaneous Information
• Registration is held downstairs in the PAC in the Norman rehearsal hall. 
• Once received, you must wear the lanyard at all times. It's the only way for you to be identified as an OkMEA student and to ride the shuttle bus to/from the convention center. download shuttle schedule
• If going/coming to various sites on the event shuttle bus, we encourage being on the shuttle at least 1 hour before each rehearsal starts. Rehearsals will not start late due to transportation logistics. download shuttle schedule

General Expectations
We are so proud of your accomplishments and know that you will responsibly represent Union with class this week. Please refer to the OkMEA Code of Conduct for additional information. Infractions of expected behavior will result in unpleasant consequences (we know this will not be a problem!)  

Other Pertinent Information

• All-State Student Shirt / Hoodie Order Form

• All-State Ring: Example | Order Form

• All-State Jacket: Example | Order Form

• Photography and Recording Order Form

• Participation Certificate: Symphonic Band | Orchestra | Wind Symphony

Parents & Spectators

Please consider supporting your child by attending his/her honor concert.
• Symphonic Band  2:30pm, Tulsa PAC Chapman Hall
• Orchestra  3:15pm, Tulsa PAC Chapman Hall
• Wind Symphony  4:15pm, Tulsa PAC Chapman Hall

One ticket is for admission to all three concerts listed above. All seating is general admission.

• Purchase Online $18.00 + service fee

• Purchase at Tulsa PAC Box Office $20.00

Students: we are SO proud of you! Represent Union with CLASS this weekend!

Questions?
pisarra.charles@unionps.org