May 24, 2021

Union Bands, Renegade Regiment, High School Band

2021 Renegade Regiment Student Leadership & Service Team Announced

May 24, 2021

Union Bands, Renegade Regiment, High School Band

Congratulations to our 2021 Renegade Regiment Student Leadership & Service Team (roster below). Thank you to all students who applied; we appreciate your participation in this process and we thank you for your dedication to the Union H.S. Renegade Regiment.

2021 Renegade Regiment Student Leadership & Service Team

DRUM MAJORS
Destiny Reyes - Lead
Kyler Crissinger - Associate
Micah Sorrels - Associate
Markenna Simms - Assistant
Zane Roy - Assistant

FLUTE Section Leaders
Annelise Huynh - Lead
Jayden Brewer - Assistant

CLARINET Section Leaders
Emma Seay - Lead
Michael Drew - Associate
Isabel Orrison - Assistant

BASS CLARINET Section Leader
Ashlyn Ludwig

SAXOPHONES Section Leader
Dylan Sneed

TRUMPET Section Leaders
Kaleb Weatherford – Lead
Dylan Cousins – Assistant

MELLOPHONE Section Leaders
Shaun Riggins – Lead
Kevin Breecher - Assistant

EUPHONIUM Section Leaders
Sean Tonquest - Lead
Belal Hossain - Assistant

SOUSAPHONE Section Leader
Payton Jarrett

COLOR GUARD Section Leaders
Madeline Do – Lead
Kyley Campbell – Assistant
Nina Hoang - Assistant

BATTERY PERCUSSION Section Leaders
Nick Bremer – Lead
Caleb Barrows – Associate
Matthew Kanter – Assistant

FRONT ENSEMBLE PERCUSSION Section Leaders
Caris Fore – Lead
Owen Geier– Associate
Mikayla Riddle – Assistant

TASK FoRRce SERVICE TEAM
Haylee Christopher
Rian Donaldson
Edie Geier
Faith Geren
Jack Hall
Cierra Irving - Lead
Jenaya Monroe
Adrianna Mysse
Lilian Nguyen
Dustin Pham
Austin Titsworth
Adin Whitley

EXECUTIVE STUDENT LEADERSHIP TEAM
Destiny Reyes
Annelise Huynh
Shaun Riggins
Madeline Do
Nick Bremer

May 24, 2021

Union Band Parents Club

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Weekly Beat High School Edition May 21

May 24, 2021

Union Band Parents Club

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RR SPRING TRAINING

TUESDAY, MAY 25, 2021
4:30 PM 7:30 PM

RR SPRING TRAINING

WEDNESDAY, MAY 26, 2021
9:00 AM 1:00 PM

RR SPRING TRAINING

THURSDAY, MAY 27, 2021
9:00 AM 1:00 PM

FROM THE PODIUM

The month of May is a time when many families begin to look toward the upcoming school year and the rewards and challenges it will bring. As you consider your child’s future, we want to share a few thoughts about continuing in music.

Music provides a safe place
Change can be challenging, and the transition to high school can be daunting for any student. Continued participation in music can give your child a foothold in a safe, secure place from which to explore this new experience. Music can be the anchor that holds them steady among the waves of change coming their way.

Music provides new experiences
But why just do the same thing? Shouldn’t they explore new things? Make no mistake: continuing to study music will be an evolution, opening new vistas in their growth as a young musician. Your child will have opportunities to apply their musical knowledge and skills in new ways, and to deepen their understanding in a broad range of opportunities to match their interests.

Music provides good role models
We all know the impact peer pressure can have on a student. It can lead your child to make decisions that they might not otherwise make. Everything we know about participation in music says that students involved in music are more successful in every possible way, academically, personally, and socially. By participating in music, you are providing your child with the type of role models that will reinforce good decision making.

Participate their way
The great thing about being a musician in is the high degree of choice in how your child participates. Music can be “the” thing, or “a” thing. As they grow and change, so can their choice. We will always work with your child to find the right balance all while reaping the benefits of studying music.

Navigating this year has been tricky at best, and at times we all found it overwhelming. But, we are getting close to our new-normal and we want to ensure that music is a part of this for your child.

Please know we are invested in your child’s welfare, and welcome the opportunity to provide assistance for you and your child in the transition. Please feel free to reach out at any point in the process.

Sincerely,

Your Union Bands Faculty

TULSA+2021+-+REMEMBER+&+RISE.jpg — CONCESSIONS

Sign up to work Concessions at the Memorial Day Remember and Rise Event, Headlined by John Legend. Details HERE.

Check the other tabs on the same sign-up page for upcoming events at OneOk Field, like the next Drillers game on June 8th. Details HERE.

Find details on a variety of summer camps, including:

Tulsa Low Brass Camp (June 1 - 4)
Bassoon Bonanza (June 7 - 11)
Oklahoma Arts Institute
Interlochen

Details at https://www.unionbands.com/summercamps

Check out these great summer percussion camps:

**https://www.okcu.edu/music/performing-arts-academy/summer/percussion**

**https://steinhardt.nyu.edu/programs/percussion-studies/summer-workshops/nyu-broadway-percussion-seminar**

**https://finearts.tcu.edu/music/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2021/04/TCU-Percussion-Camp-2021.pdf**

Check our the exciting new Fundly Campaign.

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.

Current Individual Fundraisers

More info about these Fundraisers can be found HERE

World’s Finest Chocolate - Now Available for In School Pickup
Beef Jerky - Now Available for In School Pickup
Shop with Scrips
Print Happy

OneOK Field Concessions

Come work the concession stand at OneOK field for a Drillers, FC Soccer, or Bedlam Baseball Event in the first half of May and earn money for your student’s band/guard account! Find more details HERE.

Important Student Accounts Information

Fundraising and Student Account Treasurers will be available from 7:30-8:00 in the High School bus loop immediately following practice to accept payments and distribute beef sticks and chocolate (no preorder necessary). Please log in to CHARMS TODAY and check your financial statement. Macy's/RR Participants: January-May Macy's fees should be fully paid at this time. If you you have a past due balance we must receive your payment by Tuesday.

Login to Charms

It’s a great time of year to login to Charms and make sure your information is all up to date!

Macy’s Payment Due

The next Macy's Fee is Due By June 15. Please log into CHARMS and check your account balance.

REMIND

Learn more about how to sign up for important Remind messages here!

May 14, 2021

Union Band Parents Club

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Weekly Beat High School Edition May 13

May 14, 2021

Union Band Parents Club

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2021 UHS BAND & GUARD AWARDS BANQUET

FRIDAY, MAY 14, 2021
7:30 PM 10:00 PM
UMAC ARENA (MAP)

This event is for Union Band/Guard students and their families to celebrate the year’s accomplishments and events, and for our most-deserving students to be be especially recognized.

While this event is free, we do ask everyone to RSVP so we can ensure our numbers meet recommendations for Covid-19 safety. Masks are required at this event. Households are welcome to sit together; other attendees are encouraged to socially distance.

Dessert and bottled water will be served.

R.S.V.P. HERE

UHS SOLO FESTIVAL

TUESDAY, MAY 18, 2021
4:00 PM 7:00 PM
UHS BAND ROOMS (MAP)

2021-22 UHS CONCERT BAND AUDITIONS

WED, MAY 19, 20218:00 AM FRI, MAY 21, 202110:00 AM
UHS (MAP)

auditions are required of every student and are assessed for a class grade
the results of the auditions will place each student enrolled for band class in 2021-22 into one of the leveled concert band ensembles
auditions take place during class time
exact audition rooms for each instrument TBA
audition music and exact instructions available via Canvas
- High School Band students click here
- 8th Grade Band students click here
- UHS Virtual Band students click here

UHS JAZZ ENSEMBLES IN CONCERT

MONDAY, MAY 17, 2021
7:00 PM 8:00 PM
UPAC (MAP)

UHS JAZZ ENSEMBLE #1 PERFORMS AT 'RAGGAEBASH' EVENT

THURSDAY, MAY 20, 2021
6:30 PM 7:00 PM
UHS TRACK FIELD (MAP)

UBPC GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING: ANNUAL REPORT & WELCOME NEW BOARD

We welcome all band parents who wish to attend, but items will be geared towards current 8th grade and high school families!

TUESDAY, MAY 18, 2021
7:00 PM 8:00 PM

This meeting will be held in person in the High School Band Room 1 and via Zoom video conferencing: Watch our communication channels for Zoom details.

Check out these great summer percussion camps:

DID YOU KNOW?

For the past fifty years, the U.S. Department of Agriculture has been tracking how much Americans spend on their children, and the numbers are staggering. From birth to eighteen, the U.S.D.A. estimates that, for a child born in 2009, an “average family” will spend $241,452 raising that child!

No one can argue that the investment in your children represents a considerable sum that you would be wise to watch and protect. You want to plan for success and to protect your greatest assets. And that’s what MUSIC does.

For young people, music:

· keeps kids away from drugs and alcohol

· keeps kids from being bullied

· keeps kids in a safe space

· helps kids find academic success

But more than that, music also means:

· more laughter

· more friends

· more memories

· more meaningful experiences

· more influential adults in their lives

In short, music represents your best hopes for your child!

Getting older means worrying about the future — especially your biggest investments. Since your child is in music, that investment is only going to grow!

Have a great end to this crazy school year, and let us know if we can help in any way.

Your Union Bands Faculty