A Letter from the Directors:
Welcome to the Union 6th Grade Band
Welcome to a new school year! We can’t tell you how pleased we are that you have chosen for your child to participate in one of the most rewarding activities our school has to offer: music! We all hoped that the start of the year would mark the return to normalcy, and while we are not quite there yet, we are in a healthier place than we were one year ago.
We know you have many questions: Will my child be any good? Will they be able to handle the responsibility of playing music along with everything else they do? Will it be worth it? Is the instrument supposed to sound that bad? The answer to all of these questions is a resounding YES!
With your support and ours, the possibilities for your child are wide open. Certainly, there will be moments of frustration as your child learns the new skills of playing music, but the rewards are many!
As children work to master a challenging skill, they develop grit and perseverance. As they learn how to care for their new instrument, they practice taking on responsibility that will transfer to other parts of their development. And that first time you hear them play a tune on their own, perform in our school concert, or just see their face light up when they realize they can do something this special, well, that sense of pride that both of you feel will confirm that it is all worth it!
As your child embarks on this new journey, we encourage you to take some videos to document their musical progress. It is often difficult to see the slow arc of growth when you are just starting, but these videos will be proof of how far they have come and how much they have learned. Plus, they have the added benefit of being fun to watch in the future. The sounds won’t always be beautiful, but they will be special! What a fun way to reminisce when they are in high school!
We hope you are as excited as we are to embark on this new journey together. Please don’t hesitate to contact us at any time.
Sincerely,
Union Bands Faculty
Welcome Back to Union 7th and 8th Grade Band
Welcome to the new school year and another year of music! We sincerely hope you and your child have had time to relax, rejuvenate, and spend quality time together this summer.
We all hoped that the start of the year would mark the return to normalcy, and while we are not quite there yet, we are in a healthier place than we were one year ago.
Before going any further, we want to thank you for helping your child choose to continue in music. Excitement can sometimes taper as children realize that learning a new language (music) while simultaneously making this foreign object make sounds is no easy feat. This can be compounded by the fact the last 16 months may have hampered their progress. But through it all, they are learning so much more.
We have a great year planned and so many things to look forward to from the group, and we are thrilled that your child will be a part of it.
We will spend these first few weeks of school getting reacquainted with our instruments. It will probably come to no one’s surprise that many of us spent our summer days thinking about anything other than school! That’s absolutely OK. In fact, it’s healthy to take a break to recharge our batteries from time to time. If your child is experiencing a bit of “summer brain drain,” know that this is normal and to be expected. We plan to start slow.
Remember, playing an instrument is a physical (as well as mental) skill, and muscle fatigue can set in quickly when we are out of shape. So, don’t expect your child to be able to pick up their instrument and put in an hour or two of practice right away. This will lead to frustration and the development of bad habits. Encourage them to get the instrument out for just 10 or 15 minutes at a time for the first several days. It will make the transition much easier.
Once we get back into the routine of playing, we think you will notice how the group’s sound is maturing. The music is becoming more exciting, and the ensemble members are forming stronger friendships and bonds with one another. That is the beauty of continued involvement in a musical group!
Please know that our door is always open as we partner to provide a nurturing and educational environment for your child. We always a phone call or email away.
Sincerely,
Your Union Bands Faculty
7th Grade: Mr. Gomez, Mrs. Lollis, Mr. Bruce
8th Grade: Mr. Pritner, Mrs. Barnes, Mr. Bruce
eaRn money volunteering at STADIUM CONCESSIONS
We are enlisting workers (students AND parents) to help us at all of our upcoming events! Reminder that all hours earn money towards YOUR student’s band account.
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FUNDRAISING:
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DRILLERS/ONEOK FIELD WORK OPPORTUNITIES:
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DRILLERS/ROUGHNECKS WORKERS earn money towards thier band accounts!
School has started is in full swing and we need workers at the Drillers and Roughnecks games at OneOK Field. We need cashiers and student runners for our Dippin’ Dots stand that is typically run by our students! We could definitely use everyone’s help as the Drillers and Roughnecks season continues through to October. SIGN UP HERE.
BUS DRIVER VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
Earn a $2,000 bonus and paid work for helping get our students where they need to be!
We want to make sure our band can get to out of town games. If interested and available during the week please see the District Free School Bus Driving Training Program.
SALES OPENED: 8/23/21
ORDERS AND PAYMENT DUE: 9/9/21 (THUR)
DELIVERY EXPECTED: week of 9/20 (Exact dates, times, and location TBD)
Text: @ubpc-fundr to 81010 to get updates when our order form goes live, exact Money Turn In location information, and delivery pickup information
See our current fundraisers page for the sales flyer and more information.
Chocolate and Beef Sticks are available for in class pickup at the 6/7th and 8th Grade Centers on Thursday (9/2/21).
Our Wufoo order form is live. Please visit our fundraising page to order for your student!
https://www.unionbands.com/currentfundraisers
LETS PAY OUR BAND FEES WITH FUNDRAISING!
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
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