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Weekly Beat | High School Edition November 5th

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November 5-7
→ Fri Nov 5 — 3:30-5pm Macy*s Rehearsal and Recording Session in Uniform + GAMENIGHT vs. Edmond North and SENIOR NIGHT [5pm Dinner, 7:05pm kick off, Cici’s After Party]

November 8-14
→ Mon Nov 8— 4-6pm Macy*s RRehearsal
→ Thurs Nov 11— 4-6pm Macy*s RRehearsal
→ Fri Nov 12 — UHS Varsity Football Playoff Game (Home vs. Opponent) Call time 5:45pm. No dinner meal served. Cici’s after-party.

St. Louis BOA Band Photo

This year the band photo is NOT included in the band fees. If you want an overall band photo from the St. Louis contest, you will need to purchase your own.

The band photo can be purchased from Jolesche Enterprises.

MACY’S MEETINGS

Below are some details for our upcoming meetings to prepare for our trip to NYC!  

  • Tuesday, November 9 at 6:00 pm – 2nd Macy’s Travel Meeting for Chaperones and Key Volunteers ONLY (UHS Band Room 2)

  • Tuesday, November 9 at 7:00 pm – General Membership Meeting: PARENTS hear ALL THINGS MACY*s! UHS Band Room 1

  • Monday, November 15 at 6:15 pm - Mandatory Meeting for all RR STUDENTS participating in the NYC Trip (UHS Band Room 1)

 

WINTER GUARD MEETING

Winter Guard Parent & Member Interest Meeting scheduled for
Thursday, November 11th at 6:30 p.m. in the UMAC.

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TUTTLE STADIUM CONCESSIONS

We are asking all Regiment Families to volunteer in the concessions stands to help share the load. It’s fun, you are helping everyone in the band, AND you earn money for your student!

We are enlisting workers (students AND parents) to help us at all of our upcoming events!! Reminder that all hours earn money towards your students band account.

Come be part of the fun!

UBPC GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING

TUESDAY - NOVEMBER 9TH

7:00PM - UHS - BAND ROOM #1

MERCHANDISE

Union Bands and Renegade Regiment Merchandise will be available for purchase after the parent meeting Tuesday, November 9th! If you are looking for a new shirt to wear for the trip to New York City, I will have it! I have restocked many items and will have more specialty shirts that have rhinestones, glitter or foil logos to show your Union Bands and Renegade Regiment pride! These will be available in tees, long sleeved tees and sweatshirts to keep you warm in the Big Apple!

SPIRIT STORE & MACY'S STORE PICK UP!

Did you order a special MACY'S shirt? What about a Renegade Regiment tee or a Union Bands Hat? All items that were ordered in the Spirit Store will be ready for pick up Monday, November 15th after the student meeting. I will be in the band hall by 6:30 pm and their meeting is over at 7pm. Come pick up your gear!

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.

Chocolate and Beef Sticks are also available for checkout on:

*11/4 THURS after the Macys Practice at the High School inside the doors that lead to the band room and are adjacent to the bus loop from 6:00-6:30PM.
*11/9 TUES just before and after the General Membership Meeting.

Our Butter Braids fundraiser is complete and our next fundraiser is pivoting with details to be announced soon via REMIND and our web page.

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

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.

stay connected using UBPC reminds!!

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

 
 
 

We need hands and feet to keep this wonderful engine running. If you are new - don’t worry - we all were at one time. Just show up and say ‘What can I do to help?’ and someone will teach/lead you what to do.

We need people to help dress the band, feed the band, water the band, concessions, chaperones, pushing, pulling - and so many more other areas …

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!

For more information and current volunteering opportunities click HERE!

 
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Weekly Beat | Middle School Edition | October 28th

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Middle School Corner

 

“Music isn’t fun anymore!” This is the clarion call of October. I’m sure you have heard your child say it. If you haven’t, it’s likely coming soon! Don’t worry — it’s natural and almost predictable. It’s part of the ebb and flow of any rigorous activity.

The repetition and grind associated with daily rehearsals, combined with mounting academic pressures and the challenges of the ongoing pandemic can take a toll.

Add in after-school activities, tests, sports, and the other responsibilities associated with being a student, and he or she might be right: music might not always be fun.
Here’s a secret… It’s not supposed to always be fun. It’s supposed to be life-changing.

Yes, maybe at this very moment, music isn’t “fun.” But, do you know what music is?

  • Music is worthwhile.

  • It’s character-building, memory-making, and friendship-fostering.

  • Music is working hard with the same people, fighting through the tough days, and celebrating the good ones together.

  • Music is life-changing. That’s what music is.

Thanks for all you do to make your children successful, both in music and in all their other pursuits.

Have a great transition to the fall season, and please let us know how we can continue helping make music a life-changing part of your child’s life.

You Union Bands Faculty contact us

especially for 6th grade parents

This school year is different than years past. We are teaching and learning in ways we weren’t accustomed to before the pandemic. And through it all, you and your child are navigating the world of music. New beginnings are exciting, but the shine can wear off fast when your child hears their least favorite word: PRACTICE. 

Listen, few people actually like to practice — it’s like musical homework! And what kid likes homework? 

We know that practicing can be a fight that you don’t want or need — especially right now. It’s not so much what they practice, but that they practice, even if it is for just 10 minutes. Routine matters now more than ever. 

In your role as a parent, you can make a big difference when it comes to practicing. You don’t have to know anything about their instrument or about music. Helping your child set aside a regular, dedicated time for practice over these initial months can have a dramatic effect on their trajectory as a musician! 

What does regular practice look like? For a beginner, shorter, frequent sessions are better. It takes time to develop the ability to practice in a focused, sustained manner. Set a schedule and try and stick to it so they develop a routine. As they work through their materials, prompt them with, “That was great. Can I hear that again?” Or, “Awesome! You should play that for your brother/sister/parent.”  You will trick them into practicing without them even knowing it! Sneaky? Yes! But it works! 

The key to guided practice is a consistent schedule and repetition. If you can get them to sit down regularly and play things multiple times, the improvement will be significant! Please know that you are a crucial part of setting up your child for success in music, and we’re here to help you. If you have questions or struggles, please feel free to reach out to us. 

Thank you for reading — and thank you for all that you are doing to support your child’s musical journey. 

Sincerely,

Your Union Bands Faculty

Anticipated Fundraising Availability

LET'S PAY OUR BAND FEES WITH FUNDRAISING!

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

    • Chocolate and Beef Sticks are also available for checkout on:

      • Thurs 10/28 during the RR Full Ensemble practice/Resource Night/Butter Braid Money Turn in at the High School inside the doors that lead to the band room and are adjacent to the bus loop from 6:00-7:00PM.

      • Thurs 11/4 after the Macy’s Practice at the High School inside the doors that lead to the band room and are adjacent to the bus loop from 6:00-6:30PM.

  • Our current feature fundraiser is Butter Braids

    • *NOTE: Order totals due noon Thursday, October 28, 2021 via live link on our fundraising page.

    • *If you have more orders come in AFTER you input your order, Please RE-INPUT the TOTAL order (quantities you previously input plus the new quantities).

    • *If possible, UBPC prefers one check for your students' sales $ total.

  • 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

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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.

Come be part of the fun!

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.

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Weekly Beat | high school Edition October 28th

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October 28-31
→ Thurs Oct 28 — 6:30am Rehearsal + 4-8pm RRehearsal
→ Fri Oct 29 — 6:30am Rehearsal + PEP ASSEMBLY [10/11/12th Graders Only] + GAMENIGHT vs. SOUTHMOORE [3:45pm rehearsal. Dinner, Halftime Performance]
→ Sat Oct 30 - OBA State Marching Band Championship All Day Event [morning rehearsal + lunch & load + travel + perform prelims early afternoon + perform evening finals]
→ Sun Oct 31 - End-of-the-RRoad for Competitive Season 2021. HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

November 1-7: MACY*S REHEARSALS
→ Tues Nov 2— 4-6pm
→ Thurs Nov 4— 4-6pm
→ Fri Nov 5— 3:30-5pm

oba state marching contest info

October 30, 2021 - Broken Arrow High School Football Stadium

eaRn money volunteering at

TUTTLE STADIUM CONCESSIONS

We are asking all Regiment Families to volunteer in the concessions stands to help share the load. It’s fun, you are helping everyone in the band, AND you earn money for your student!

We are enlisting workers (students AND parents) to help us at all of our upcoming events!! Reminder that all hours earn money towards your students band account.

Come be part of the fun!

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.

Chocolate and Beef Sticks are also available for checkout on:

*10/28 during the RR Full Ensemble practice/Resource Night/Butter Braid Money Turn in at the High School inside the doors that lead to the band room and are adjacent to the bus loop from 6:00-7:00PM.
*11/4 after the Macys Practice at the High School inside the doors that lead to the band room and are adjacent to the bus loop from 6:00-6:30PM.

Our current fundraiser is Butter Braids, and the link is live on our fundraising page.

*Order totals due noon Thursday, October 28, 2021 via live link on our fundraising page.
*If you have more orders come in AFTER you input your order, Please RE-INPUT the TOTAL (quantities you previously input, plus the new quantities) order.

*If possible UBPC prefers one check for your students' sales $ total.

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

https://www.unionbands.com/currentfundraisers


Our next fundraiser is Wreaths or Poinsettias. Look for information next week!

LET'S 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.

stay connected using UBPC reminds!!

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

 
 
 

We need hands and feet to keep this wonderful engine running. If you are new - don’t worry - we all were at one time. Just show up and say ‘What can I do to help?’ and someone will teach/lead you what to do.

We need people to help dress the band, feed the band, water the band, concessions, chaperones, pushing, pulling - and so many more other areas …

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!

For more information and current volunteering opportunities click HERE!

 

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