Covid Vaccine for Macy*s Band Students
State laws establish vaccination requirements for public school children, so Union Public Schools will follow the guidelines as directed by the State of Oklahoma. The COVID-19 vaccine is not currently required for school attendance or participation in band classes or other arts electives or extracurriculars.
Union Band Parents Club believes that every parent/guardian must make the decision whether or not their child will receive the Covid-19 vaccine.
Parents/guardians should be aware that health and safety protocols, such as vaccine requirements, may differ from state to state. These mandates are not controlled by Union Public Schools or by Union Band Parents Club. Band students who are traveling must follow all local requirements of the destination location(s).
NYC Current Covid Requirements
As anticipated, it has been announced that beginning Monday, August 16, 2021, The City of New York will be implementing the “Key to NYC Pass” initiative that will require Proof of Vaccination (POV) for indoor venues such as restaurants, entertainment, and performance venues. The ships utilized for the Thanksgiving Celebration Dinner Cruise are considered floating restaurants / entertainment venues and would fall within the scope of the initiative.
We are uncertain at this time if hotels, especially those including breakfast service, will be subjected to the mandates set forth under the initiative. Of course, things can change at any time and additional restrictions may be put in place that we cannot foresee.
The Key to NYC Pass will be in effect for an indefinite period of time and will likely remain in place for Thanksgiving Week. Currently, there is no option to present a negative covid test in lieu of Proof of Vaccination. There are still questions about those who are not able to receive the vaccine for medical reasons; more details will be available when information is released by the City of New York.
What does this mean for Vaccinated Students?
In order to safely travel students to NYC, UBPC will start collecting Proof of Covid Vaccination records immediately. Students will need to carry this Proof of Vaccination while in NYC as well. UBPC will need to receive vaccination records no later than October 1, 2021. If for any reason you cannot provide Proof of Vaccination by October 1, please contact president@unionbands.com
What does this mean for Unvaccinated Students?
There are two options for unvaccinated students:
Parents/guardians, upon consultation with their family physician, may choose to have their student vaccinated. UBPC will need to receive vaccination records no later than October 1, 2021. In order to meet this deadline, the latest date for students to receive the first Pfizer Covid Shot is August 27, 2021. If for any reason you cannot provide Proof of Vaccination by October 1, please contact president@unionbands.com
Parents/guardians, upon consultation with their family physician, may choose NOT to have their student vaccinated. In this case, there are two potential courses of action:
The student may withdraw from the trip immediately; any funds UBPC is able to recoup will be credited back to the student’s miscellaneous ledger. Refund checks can be requested and will only be granted after an account review is performed and any monies paid to the travel agent on behalf of your student’s registration is recouped.
The student may remain on the trip roster in hopes that the requirements will change before scheduled departure for the trip. As the trip date nears, more and more money will become non-refundable, therefore this option comes with increased financial risk for the student and their family. If the vaccination requirements do not change, the student will not be able to travel on the trip, as UBPC cannot take unvaccinated students to a city where proof of vaccination is required for all indoor areas and events.
In the next few days, we will be sending each family a link to complete a form to submit to us your student’s vaccination status and trip intentions. We know vaccination is a personal choice for each family and it is our hope that the above information will provide you with the information you need to make a decision before completing that form regarding your student’s travel to NYC this fall. As always, it is the mission of UBPC to help and serve our families. Please do not hesitate to reach out with questions at questions@unionbands.com
Family/Friends/Alumni travelers: please reach out to Students on Broadway with questions about your travel at team@studentsonbroadway.com.
Marching Season is UNDERWAY!
RENEGADE REGIMENT BAND CAMP
August 9-12 | UHS RR Summer 2-a-Days Rehearsals | All Sections | 7-11a + 12:30-4:30P on Mon/WED/THURS, & 7-11a + 12:30-6P ON TUES
Broadway Show Choice - 2021
Due to Covid and the long shut-down of Broadway Productions, options for our upcoming trip are limited and many prices have risen. Regardless, we have worked hard to offer the best experience possible! Please indicate your choice below. Additional costs will be billed to the student's miscellaneous ledger as applicable and must be paid by August 15th.
Please note that this form is for STUDENTS and CHAPERONES participating in the full travel program ONLY. All other tickets will be handled by Students on Broadway through the Friends/Family/Alumni portal.
With Macys rapidly approaching plan to stay in touch regarding our individual account fundraising opportunities!
Resource nights will have chocolate and beef jerky for check out, and stay tuned for our Blue & Gold fundraiser in August. Dates to be announced soon!
Students can sell ads in the Renegade Review program and receive 50% credit of the sales towards their Charms student ledger. Download the form here.
Advertisements will be placed in a full size, professionally printed Spectator Souvenir Program published for the event. The program will be frequently referenced by spectators, as it includes exclusively published details about each marching band and their show.
ALL ADS, ARTWORK, AND PAYMENTS ARE DUE AUGUST 31, 2021 WITH NO EXCEPTIONS!
Please email any questions to events@unionbands.com
Fundraising opportunity for Palen Music:
This is an EASY fundraising opportunity available now!!! We have been invited by Palen Music to help with their rental events. Earn $10 per hour towards your student’s Charms account! Free t-shirt for working and everything is indoors. Adults only please. Spots always fill up FAST for this.
Check our the exciting new Fundly Campaign for Macy*s!
Fundly will show your fundraising progress on Social Media and has a great online presence for friends/family who might otherwise not take the time to donate. Find out how to use these powerful resources for your student’s fundraising HERE.
ONEOK WORK OPPORTUNITIES
Check ALL tabs on the sign-up page for upcoming events at OneOk Field TO FIND THE NEXT OPPORTUNITY TO WORK. Details HERE.
Current Individual Fundraisers
More info about these Fundraisers can be found HERE
Shop with Scrips
10 for 20 Fundraiser
RReview Ad Sales
Macy*s Campaign
Country Meats
World’s Finest Chocolate
SPECIAL EVENTS
The following events require lots of parent support and volunteers. Every family is asked to please work at least one shift per event, so mark your calendars:
→ Saturday, October 9, 2021 - Union Bands hosts the 38th Annual Renegade Review Marching Competition (more info HERE)
→ Saturday, March 5, 2022 - Union Guard hosts the WGI Tulsa Color Guard Regional
Please fill out our volunteer interest survey at this link and consider how you can help. Click here to submit
Two immediate needs we want to address are Section Parents and Chaperones for the upcoming year. Descriptions for these roles are shown on the survey, and if you have any questions, please let us know.
Please consider investing your time as a volunteer, and let us know if you have any questions. And thank you for everything you do for the Union Bands program!
Remind INFO
DO NOT SKIP THIS!
IMPORTANT COMMUNICATION INFORMATION!
GUARD! CONCERT BAND!
JAZZ BAND! MARCHING BAND!
READ BELOW AND GET SIGNED UP TODAY!
Is your STUDENT in Marching Band (this includes Renegade Regiment Color Guard Students)?
Then you and your student should be SUBSCRIBED TO FOUR Reminds as detailed below:
ALL RENEGADE REGIMENT MEMBERS: Text @uhsrr to 81010
HIGH SCHOOL BANDS [GENERAL]: Text @uhsbands to 81010
ONE OF THE FOLLOWING (Percussion TWO):
RR WOODWIND MEMBERS: Text @uhsww to 81010
RR BRASS MEMBERS: Text @uhsbrass to 81010
ALL PERCUSSION MEMBERS: Text @uperc-uhs to 81010
RR BATTERY MEMBERS: Text @uperc-dl to 81010 AND Text @uhsdl to 81010
RR FRONT ENSEMBLE MEMBERS: text @uperc-pit to 81010
H.S. GUARD STUDENTS: Text @uguardfall to 81010
AND ONE OF THE FOLLOWING (GUARD STUDENTS DO NOT NEED TO BE SIGNED UP FOR ONE OF THESE): Not sure which group your student is in? See roster here
CONCERT WINDS STUDENTS: Text @uhscwinds to 81010
SYMPHONIC BAND STUDENTS: Text @uhssband to 81010
SYMPHONIC WINDS STUDENTS: Text @uhsswinds to 81010
WIND ENSEMBLE STUDENTS: Text @uhswe to 81010
Is your STUDENT in Concert Band only?
Then you and your student should be SUBSCRIBED TO TWO Reminds as outlined below:
HIGH SCHOOL BANDS [GENERAL]: Text @uhsbands to 81010
+ONE OF THE FOLLOWING: (Not sure which group your student is in? See roster here)
CONCERT WINDS STUDENTS: Text @uhscwinds to 81010
SYMPHONIC BAND STUDENTS: Text @uhssband to 81010
SYMPHONIC WINDS STUDENTS: Text @uhsswinds to 81010
WIND ENSEMBLE STUDENTS: Text @uhswe to 81010
Is your STUDENT in Jazz Band?
Then you and your student should be SUBSCRIBED TO ONE of the following Reminds:
HIGH SCHOOL JAZZ ENSEMBLE 1 STUDENTS: Text @uhsjazz1 to 81010
HIGH SCHOOL JAZZ ENSEMBLE 2 STUDENTS: Text @uhsjazz2 to 81010
More information on Remind groups can be found at unionbands.com/Remind
Important Student Accounts Information
Please log in to CHARMS and check your financial statement. Macy's/RR Participants: January-June Macy's fees should be fully paid at this time. If you you have a past due balance we must receive your payment ASAP. If you have questions about your student’s account, please visit unionbands.com/student-accounts or email studentaccounts@unionbands.com.
Macy’s Payment Due
The next Macy's Fee is Due By August 15.
RENEGADE REGIMENT
SUMMER ACTIVITIES
Parents and Students, enjoy your breaks this summer, but please stay in touch with your teams, groups and sections. Lots of work goes on over the summer as we get better and get ready for a competitive marching season. Please watch your emails, texts, REMINDs, and GroupMe messages for important information. Our student leaders are relentless in their desire to make us the best we can be. Let’s support them in every way we can.
