Weekly Beat | High School Edition | February 6th


UPCOMING events

→ Monday Feb 7:

  • 3:30pm - Percussion Rehearsal

  • 7pm UHS Jazz Ensemble

→ Tuesday Feb 8:

  • 7am Percussion Rehearsal: Tenor Drums Ensemble [700-750a]

  • 7am UHS Flute Choir

  • 10:30am Jazz Ensembles to Community Performance and to UCO

  • 4pm Varsity Rehearsal

  • 4pm BRASS SECTIONAL REHEARSAL: Trumpet & Horn

  • 5:45pm UHS Varsity Basketball Game #6: Symphonic Band & Symphonic Winds

  • 6pm JV Rehearsal

→ Wednesday Feb 9

  • 7am - Percussion and Clarinet Choir

  • 3:30pm - After School Jazz

→ Thursday Feb 10:

  • 7am Percussion Rehearsal

  • 7am UHS Saxophone Choir

  • 3:30pm Percussion Rehearsals

  • 4pm JV Rehearsal

  • 4pm BRASS SECTIONAL REHEARSAL: Trombone, Euphonium, and Tuba

  • 6pm Varsity Rehearsal

→ Friday Feb 11:

  • 4:15pm RR Indoor Rehearsal U8GC

  • UHS Varsity Basketball Game #7: Concert Winds & Wind Ensemble

→ Saturday Feb 12

  • WGPO Contest: Bartlesville (all guards)


MERCHANDISE

MOVING SALE!

Merch will be available for sale at the Next In-Person Parent Meeting. You may have heard we are getting a new building for our band program next year - and I do not want to move all of this merchandise to the new building! Currently in stock items will be available at discounted prices between now and Spring Break so come check it out!

Holiday Store / Macy's Merch Orders

If you ordered something and you have not yet picked it up, these will be available at the next In-Person Parent Meeting and please pick up the merchandise you have already paid for!

2021 SHOW PATCHES

Fractal Dreamscapes patches are now available for purchase! These were NOT included in your Patch Pack that was pre-ordered and will be available beginning at the next In-Person Parent Meeting for $6.


Anticipated Fundraising Availability:

Chocolate and Beef Sticks are available for in-class pickup at the 6/7th and 8th Grade Centers on Thursdays (Sometimes Fridays at the director's discretion) when ordered by 3pm WEDNESDAYS.

Our January fundraiser is complete and we anticipate product distribution next week. stay tuned to the fundraising Remind to hear about those details.

We will be available to pass out Chocolate and Beef during Amish Treats product distribution as well.

Our February Fundraiser Is LIVE and is Blue and Gold! See our web page for details!

https://www.unionbands.com/currentfundraisers

*Sign up for our REMIND for monthly fundraiser money turn-in, chocolate and beef distribution, and fundraising product distribution information. Text @ubpc-fundr to 81010

*Chocolate and Beef sales money can always be turned into the money lock boxes in your student's band room.


stay connected using UBPC TEXT remindERS

FUNDRAISING:
Text @ubpc-fundr  to  81010

DRILLERS/ONEOK FIELD WORK OPPORTUNITIES:
Text @ubpc-drill  to  81010

OFFSITE WORK OPPORTUNITIES:
Text @ubpc-osite  to  81010

CONCESSION WORK OPPORTUNITIES:
Text @ubpc-conc  to  81010

MERCHANDISE:
Text @ubpcmerch to  81010

UBPC BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
Text @ubpc-board  to  81010


Weekly Beat | High School Edition | January 28


UPCOMING events

January
→ Friday Jan 28

  • 4:15pm - RR Indoor Rehearsal @U8GC

→ Saturday Jan 29 -

  • 8am NBDA All District Jr-High

  • 9am - JV Guard Rehearsals

  • 1pm - Varsity Guard Rehearsals

→ Monday Jan 31:

  • 3:30pm - Percussion Rehearsal

→ Tuesday Feb 1:

  • 7am - Percussion and Flute Choir Rehearsal

  • 4pm - Varsity Rehearsal

  • 4pm - BRASS SECTIONAL REHEARSAL: Trumpets & Horns

  • UHS Varsity Basketball Game #5

  • 6pm JV Rehearsal

  • 7pm - UBPC Board of Directors Meeting

→ Wednesday Feb 2

  • 7am - Percussion and Clarinet Choir

  • 3:30pm - After School Jazz

→ Thursday Feb 3:

  • 7am Percussion Rehearsal

  • 7am UHS Saxophone Choir

  • 3:30pm Percussion Rehearsals

  • 4pm JV Rehearsal

  • 4pm BRASS SECTIONAL REHEARSAL: Trombone, Euphonium, and Tuba

  • 6pm Varsity Rehearsal

→ Friday Feb 4:

  • 4:15pm - RR Indoor Rehearsal @U8GC


UNION'S NEW BAND BUILDING IS TAKING SHAPE


union bands to host NBDA this weekend - and we need your help

This Saturday, we need donations of food and helping hands for Honor Band Auditions. Please see Signup Genius for specific needs for the Hospitality Room and Concessions! Please Signup!



check out this months tulsakids

The Renegade Regiment’s own junior Drum Major Markenna Sims was featured in TulsaKids Magazine for the School Spirit Photo Contest!


MERCHANDISE

MOVING SALE!

Merch will be available for sale at the Next In-Person Parent Meeting. You may have heard we are getting a new building for our band program next year - and I do not want to move all of this merchandise to the new building! Currently in stock items will be available at discounted prices between now and Spring Break so come check it out!

Holiday Store / Macy's Merch Orders

If you ordered something and you have not yet picked it up, these will be available at the next In-Person Parent Meeting and please pick up the merchandise you have already paid for!

2021 SHOW PATCHES

Fractal Dreamscapes patches are now available for purchase! These were NOT included in your Patch Pack that was pre-ordered and will be available beginning at the next In-Person Parent Meeting for $6.


UNIFORM ACCESS for SENIOR PORTRAITS

Seniors and Parents of Seniors:

If you would like to request access to your marching uniform for your senior portraits, please email Molly at uniforms@unionbands.com.


Anticipated Fundraising Availability:

Chocolate and Beef Sticks are available for in-class pickup at the 6/7th and 8th Grade Centers on Thursdays (Sometimes Fridays at the director's discretion) when ordered by 3pm WEDNESDAYS.

Our January fundraiser is COMPLETE TODAY.

We are available to take payment and pass out Chocolate and Beef 5-6 TODAY at the High school doors adjacent to the bus loop that lead to the band room.

Our February Fundraiser Is coming up and will be Blue and Gold! Look for web page updates soon.

https://www.unionbands.com/currentfundraisers
*Sign up for our REMIND for money turn-in and delivery information. Text @ubpc-fundr to 81010


stay connected using UBPC TEXT remindERS

FUNDRAISING:
Text @ubpc-fundr  to  81010

DRILLERS/ONEOK FIELD WORK OPPORTUNITIES:
Text @ubpc-drill  to  81010

OFFSITE WORK OPPORTUNITIES:
Text @ubpc-osite  to  81010

CONCESSION WORK OPPORTUNITIES:
Text @ubpc-conc  to  81010

MERCHANDISE:
Text @ubpcmerch to  81010

UBPC BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
Text @ubpc-board  to  81010


Weekly Beat | Middle School Edition | January 2022


JOIN US FRIDAYS FOR RR INDOOR REHEARSALS

→ FRIDAYS - 4:15PM-6:15PM

***SIGN UP HERE for REGIMENT-INDOOR*** Want to learn more before signing-up?  Click Here for More Info about Regiment Indoor

Despite Distance Learning this week, Regiment-Indoor WILL take place as originally scheduled, this Fri 4:15-6:15pm at the 8th Grade Band Room. (High School students will meet at 3:45pm)

Wearing of a mask is STRONGLY encouraged, & hand sanitizer will applied upon entering the session space.

Questions? Email Mrs. Bruce: bruce.abby@unionbands.com


8TH GRADE TRIP

As announced at the beginning of the school year, the 8th Grade Band will be taking a class trip to Dallas April 22-23, 2022.  The trip will include an important performance experience at the University of North Texas in Denton, a fun overnight stay at Great Wolf Lodge, and bonding at Six Flags over Texas.   Trip information can be found at unionbands.com/8thspringtrip.

The cost of the class trip is $295.  Two payments are due: $147.50 due by February 15, 2022 and $147.50 due by March 15, 2022. All students are expected to attend the trip, but if extenuating circumstances prohibit your child from attending, you must opt out HERE by January 15, 2022.   

Parents that are interested in applying to chaperone for this trip can apply HERE by February 1, 2022.  The cost per chaperone is $200.    

 

It is also vital that all parents complete the appropriate paperwork for their student immediately.  That paperwork can be found HERE.  We have also attached the beginning of the year welcome letter, in case you missed it!  

 

Looking forward to a great spring in 8th Grade Band! As always, please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions.  


Anticipated Fundraising Availability

  • Chocolate and Beef Sticks are available for in-class pickup at the 6/7th and 8th Grade Centers on Thursdays (Sometimes Fridays at the director's discretion) when ordered by 3pm WEDNESDAYS.

  • Sign up for our REMIND for fundraiser delivery information. Text @ubpc-fundr to 81010

  • Our next feature fundraiser is Wreaths & Poinsettias. Look for information next week!


RESOURCES AVAILABLE TO YOU

Check out our website for all sorts of important information and available resources for the budding musician.

Here you can find vital information from your directors, class information, places on where you purchase band supplies, and much more.


class reminder

Parents - please help remind your student every day to bring:

  • band instrument

  • binder with music

  • pencil


stay connected using Union band parents club remind subscriptions

FUNDRAISING:
Text @ubpc-fundr  to  81010

DRILLERS/ONEOK FIELD WORK OPPORTUNITIES:
Text @ubpc-drill  to  81010

OFFSITE WORK OPPORTUNITIES:
Text @ubpc-osite  to  81010

CONCESSION WORK OPPORTUNITIES:
Text @ubpc-conc  to  81010

MERCHANDISE:
Text @ubpcmerch to  81010

UBPC BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
Text @ubpc-board  to  81010


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.


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.