UHS Bands Early February Update

PROTECT YOUR EARS!  LAST CHANCE TO ORDER👂

Instrument music played at high volumes is known to have long-term hearing loss effects. We encourage students to protect their ears by way of using quality earplugs, and we have partnered with Vibes Hi-Fidelity Ear Plugs to provide high quality hearing protection at a reasonable price. Normally $28.95 per pair, Vibes is offering special pricing of just $17.00 per pair (+ nominal processing fee) for Union HS Students! Use the following link to learn more and order your own pair of high quality ear plugs designed especially for musicians: https://my.cheddarup.com/c/vibes-hi-fidelity-earplugs-union-hs/items?cart=a100b863-6875-4c6c-9132-e2c51040e0de%21%2183356661 ⚠️ ORDERS CLOSE TONIGHT TUES FEB 4 

 

CONGRATS TO WINTER COMPETITIVE ENSEMBLES 👏

Shoutout to our JV Winter Guard, Varsity Winter Guard, and Indoor Drumline on a successful opening weekend of the competitive season. Bravo!  Thank you to all volunteers who gave of your time to help the students have a successful day!

 

BASKETBALL PEP BANDS 🏀

It’s Union Redhawks Basketball Season!  Each Union H.S. Band student has been assigned to participate in two games. The season continues this week with games on Tues Feb 4 (Pep Band ‘D’), Thu Feb 6 (Pep Band ‘A’).  and Fri Feb 7 (Pep Band ‘B’).  The season concludes NEXT WEEK with Pep Band ‘C’ serving on Tues Feb 11 and Pep Band ‘D’ serving on Fri Feb 14.   See the full schedule of games, policies, procedures, and the roster of student game assignments here: www.unionbands.com/basketballpepbands

 

‘FOOTLOOSE’: Union’s All-School Musical This Week 🎭

Join in on the entertainment when Union presents its Annual All-School Musical performance this week!  The 2025 production of ‘Footloose’ features the talents of scores of Union students, including several Union Bands members as participating performers. Shows are scheduled for Thu Feb 6, Fri Feb 7, and Sat Feb 8 at 7:00pm in the UPAC.  Tickets are available at https://cur8.com/16601/project/128692

 

NBDA UPDATE 🎵

  • Rescheduled Clinic/Concert Event for 10/11/12th Grade NBDA Honor Band members: Mon Feb 10 at Bartlesville HS. more info at https://www.unionbands.com/events/nbdahsclinic2025

  • 9th Grade NBDA Honor Band Members Clinic/Concert:  Fri-Sat Feb 14-15 at Union HS 

 

UBPC PARENTS MEETING RESCHEDULED 🗓️

Originally scheduled for Tues Feb 4, the February UBPC Parents Meeting has been rescheduled to Thu Feb 20, 7pm, in the UHS Band Building.

 

STUDENT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR EVENTS 💪

Union hosts the NBDA Jr High Honor Band Concerts on Sat Feb 15, and help is needed to make the event run smoothly. Service Points are available if needed. SIGN UP AT:  https://www.cognitoforms.com/UnionBands/StudentEventVolunteersRegistration

Earn $100 in Student Account Credit at Tulsa Drillers!

Due to high demand on Fri Sept 6 Tulsa Drillers is offering Union Bands workers the rate of $100 for working at Drillers Baseball Game Concessions (normal rate is $55) -- this is a great opportunity! 

Requirements:
LICENSING: Tulsa County volunteer food handlers permit. Free &  instant. CLICK HERE:  https://tulsa-health.org/forms/food-safety-volunteer-online-training/  Some worker time slots are only for adults with liquor license .

ATTIRE:  White polo shirt (example), khaki or black shorts/pants, (no athletic shorts/pants), closed toe shoes, Drillers or Union ball cap (avail from Drillers for $9, deducted from pay). 

FIND ADDITIONAL DETAILS and SIGN UP at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084BACAC22AAFC1-49491057-drillers#/ 

Thank you for meeting this need if you're possibly available! 

CONTACT: Carri drillers@unionbands.com

Behind the Scenes: RRegiment Props Construction

Dedicated volunteers are the lifeblood of the Union Bands organization. Take a behind the scenes peek at our hardworking parent and student volunteers working overtime to ensure that the props for the Renegade Regiment’s 2024 competitive production are built safely, artistically, and on-schedule!