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.

Weekly Beat | High School Edition | January 14


UPCOMING events

January
→ Friday Jan 14

  • 4:15pm - RR Indoor Rehearsal @U8GC

  • 4:30pm - Ceremony: Structural Beam Lifted into Place at the New Building

  • UHS Varsity Basketball Game #3: Symphonic Band & Symphonic Winds

→ Saturday Jan 15 -

  • 9am - JV Guard Rehearsals

  • 1pm - Varsity Guard Rehearsals

→ Tuesday Jan 18:

  • 7am - Flute Choir

  • 4pm - BRASS SECTIONAL REHEARSAL: Trumpets & Horns

  • UHS Varsity Basketball Game #4: Concert Winds & Wind Ensemble

→ Wednesday Jan 19 - 7am - Clarinet Choir

→ Thursday Jan 20:

  • 7am - Saxophone Choir

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

→ Friday Jan 21:

  • 4:15pm - RR Indoor Rehearsal @U8GC


letter of commendation

Oklahoma State Superintendent of Public Instruction Joy Hofmeister, praising the Union H.S. Renegade Regiment on its appearance at the 2021 Macy*s Thanksgiving Day Parade!


***SIGN UP HERE for REGIMENT-INDOOR***

All Union 8th Grade Band Students are invited!
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 Jan 14, 4:15-6:15pm at the 8th Grade Band Room. (High School students will meet at 3:45pm)

We understand that transportation/attendance may be an issue for some students, therefore there is NO penalty for missing this session! Everything from this session will be reviewed as soon as in-person learning resumes.

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

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


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 live on our Union Bands Webpage.

https://www.unionbands.com/currentfundraisers

We are selling Amish Treats this month, specifically Jams, Cheeses, and Summer Sausage.

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


OKLAHOMA SUMMER ARTS INSTITUTE AT QUARTZ MOUNTAIN

ABOUT THE PROGRAM:

 As Oklahoma’s Official School of the Arts, OSAI is the state's premier program for high school students wishing to further their skills in the literary, visual and performing arts. We are a nonprofit, partially funded by the State Department of Education. OSAI participants are accepted through a statewide audition process aimed at identifying Oklahoma's most talented young artists. During this intensive two-week residency program, students study with renowned artist-educators in one of several disciplines: acting, chorus, creative writing, dance, drawing & painting, film & video, orchestra or photography. All accepted students automatically receive a full scholarship, thereby ensuring that all students can attend, regardless of financial means.

OSAI 2022 will be held June 11-26 at Quartz Mountain State Park in southwest Oklahoma. Auditions begin in January.

HOW TO APPLY:

Students must first complete an online application. Next, each discipline has very specific audition and work sample requirements and students will need to prepare their application materials according to these guidelines listed on our website: actingchoruscreative writingdancedrawing & paintingfilm & videoorchestra, and photography

Applicants in acting, chorus, dance, and orchestra must schedule and participate in an in-person audition.

Please view the Audition Schedule for all dates, Zoom interviews, and locations.


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