Lots happening and lots to celebrate!
Check out the news and info below.
UPCOMING SPECIAL PERFORMANCE
We are excited to partner with the Tulsa Signature Symphony for a special performance on Friday, April 23, 8:00pm at Union Tuttle Stadium. A mandatory performance for all Union H.S. Band and Guard students, this concert is a unique and exciting musical experience.
DRESS REHEARSAL
A mandatory dress rehearsal is scheduled for Thursday, April 22, from 4:30-8:30pm. A dinner break (Mazzio’s pizza!) is scheduled during this time, provided at no additional charge to students. See all dress rehearsal details here.
MUSIC
The repertoire for this concert is the finale of Tchaikovsky’s famous 1812 Overture; students will be working on this music extensively in the weeks ahead during the normal band class time. Students may download performance music here
UNIFORM
All winds and percussion students will wear the Union H.S. Marching Band uniform for this performance, as well as during the dress rehearsal. Please see details about uniforms in the article below. Students who have yet to be fitted for either the marching band uniform or the concert band formal attire uniform must register for an upcoming fitting session. More info here
GENERAL INFO / TICKETS
All details for students and details for parents, including ticket purchase information for public spectators, are available here
WORKERS SOUGHT
We are seeking Concessions Stands workers for this event. PERK: Parents working Concessions will get to see their child perform in the concert finale without having to purchase a ticket to the event! Click here to register
UNIFORM FITTINGS
CONCERT BAND FORMAL ATTIRE UNIFORM
MARCHING BAND UNIFORM
Appointments for Concert Uniform and Marching uniform fittings are coming up on Thursday, April 8 and Thursday, April 15 , 4:00-6:30pm at Union High School.
Concert Uniform attire is REQUIRED for the mandatory upcoming band performances on Friday, April 9 (Symphonic Band & Wind Ensemble) and Monday, May 10 (all 1st and 2nd Hour band ensembles).
The marching band uniform is REQUIRED for the mandatory upcoming band performance on Friday evening, April 23.
All 1st and 2nd Hour Band students who don’t yet have a concert band uniform AND/OR a marching band uniform checked will need to register for a fitting session.
Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors: Your uniform is VERY LIKELY still at home since last school year. It is very important to try on your uniform ASAP to be sure it fits. You will need to sign up for a fitting only if you need a different sized piece(s) of the uniform.
***Please see ALL additional specific information here.***
And let’s have a special shout-out to our fearless, awesome Uniforms Volunteers for making sure we always look our best!
Celebrations
2021 Union H.S. Winter Guard
Congrats to the 2021 Union H.S. Winter Guard on completing its competitive season!
Be sure to join us for an upcoming Guard exhibition performance!
UHS Guard Showcase Event
Sunday, April 11, 3:00pm, UMAC, free admission
UHS Guard Friends and Family Event
Tuesday, May 4, 7:30pm, UMAC, free admission
TAP ON THE PICTURES BELOW TO SEE MORE CELEBRATIONS
EMMA PLUNKETT EARNS ART AWARD
XAVIER WILLIAMS: UHS SENIOR OF THE MONTH
ZANDER DESJARDINS PRODUCES AWARD-WINNING MUSIC
OTHER TIDBITS
SPRING TRAINING
RR 2021 Spring Training is off to a great start. Congrats Students! Please be sure to check the schedule and mark you calendar to attend all required sessions! Click here
FEATURE PERFORMANCES UPCOMING
Best of luck to our UHS Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble, both performing this Friday, April 9 at the Inaugural OBA Concert Band Festival, held at the BAPAC!
SENIORS
We need your help right now, Seniors! Please click here
AWARDS BANQUET
The Union H.S. Band & Guard Annual Awards Banquet is scheduled for Friday, May 14, 7:30pm at the UMAC. Be sure to mark your calendar for this special event that comes only once each year! All high school band and guard students are invited to attend, free of charge. Information for other public attendees will be made available on our website (under HS Events) as soon as possible.
SOLO FESTIVAL
Students who have already coordinated with a band teacher to perform a solo this semester will perform in an after-school Solo Festival on Tuesday, May 18.
UPCOMING CONCERTS
Mark your calendar now to attend as many concerts as you can! (Student performances are mandatory.)
8th Grade Bands - Tues, April 20, 7pm UPAC
6th Grade Bands - Thurs, April 29, 6pm, UMAC
7th Grade Bands - Mon, May 3, 7pm, UPAC
Percussion Showcase - Thurs, May 6, 7pm UPAC
All 4 High School Concert Bands - Mon, May 10, 7pm, UPAC
HS Chamber Winds - Thurs, May 13, 7pm, UPAC
HS Jazz Ensembles - Mon, May 17, 7pm, UPAC
