On Saturday, October 21 the Union H.S. Renegade Regiment earned 6th Place in a field of 65+ competing marching bands at the Bands of America Super-Regional Championship, held in Indianapolis at the NFL’s Colts Stadium. With their strongest showing at this event since 2018, the Renegade Regiment surged ahead by 7 places since last year’s same event (13th place in 2022). The Marching Band concludes its competitive season on Saturday, October 28 at the 6A State Championship, held at Broken Arrow stadium. The Renegade Regiment’s final performance of its “Desert Rose” competitive production will be on Thursday, November 2 at halftime of the Union Varsity Home Football Game.
Weekly Beat | Union Bands | October 24
UPCOMING events
MASSIVE shout out to the crew of students and volunteers who showed up late on Sun afternoon to unload our trucks! And of course thanks so our driving team who made the roundtrip and worked so hard through several loads and un-loads!
A huge thank you to all who volunteered at Renegade Review! Whether you were running warmups, picking up trash, monitoring stairs or working concessions, we couldn’t have done it without you. Your efforts did not go unnoticed and are greatly appreciated. Thank you for supporting our students and band so they can do the things they love!
Renegade Review shirts are on sale for a little longer.
Please don't miss this opportunity before the sale ends at 11:59 p.m. CT Friday, October 27.
We need your help at oba!
We need help with setting up, hosting, and breaking down tent city at OBA this weekend!! Section Parents are working hard and have a lot to do in a short amount of time.
We need your help for Senior Night!
11/1, Wednesday at 5:15, we will need help decorating roses. We will be meeting outside the high school. If the weather doesn’t cooperate, we will meet in the Band Area.
11/2, Thursday at 3:45, we will be meeting to decorate the Grand Hall for Senior Night reception.
11/2, Thursday, we will need people to help serve cake and punch and help with cleanup. More information and signups links will be coming soon!
RESOURCE NIGHTS
COME SEE US IN THE UBPC RESOURCE ROOM
(UHS BUILDING: BAND HALLWAY NEAR BAND ROOM 3)
STUDENT ACCOUNT PAYMENTS ACCEPTED
MERCHANDISE PICK UP
FUNDRAISING CHECK OUT
6:00 - 7:00 PM THE FOLLOWING NIGHTS UBPC RESOURCE ROOM*
*unless noted otherwise
Tuesday 11/7
Thursday 12/7 *6:00 - 6:45
Tuesday 1/9
Tuesday 2/6
Tuesday 3/5
Tuesday 4/2
Tuesday 5/7
All RR dues should have been paid by Oct. 15. All Orlando payments are due Dec 1. Please check your charms account!
general fundraising information
Check out our fundraising page - this includes some great information and contact names.
Mazzios Books can be sold until they are gone!
Chocolate
who can resist?
Check out all the info on the World’s Finest Chocolate!
DO you LOVE to grill?
We could use more volunteers at the concession stand to help run the flattop grills! If you have any interest, contact us using the button below.
we need you!
We all have one thing in common - we love our students!
Check out our volunteer form - there are so many opportunities for you to get involved on any level!
Contact the volunteer coordinator with any ideas or questions!
WE LOVE DONATIONS!
We take snacks and water on our road trips and always welcome donations! It is a HUGE help for us. If you want to help out but don’t have a lot of free time, please consider donating boxes of snacks or bottles of water!
We really appreciate it!
We are taking water/gatorade/propel/ Gatorade and propel packets
PLEASE CHECK YOUR CHARMS ACCOUNT FOR ANY PAST DUE NOTICES - It is important to stay on top of it!
Pay online with a credit card directly through your CHARMS account. Please pay into your MISCELLANEOUS LEDGER only.
Send your payment with your student to be placed in the safe in the band office at school.
Mail your check payments to: Union Band Parent Club, Inc., P.O. Box 471915, Tulsa, OK , 74147-1915 (make checks payable to UBPC and include your student's name in the memo section).
LOOKING for CDL DRIVERS!
Do you have a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) or are you willing to get one?
Do you love volunteering and helping our wonderful band kids get from Point A to Point B?!
We are looking for a freshman or sophomore parent with a class A CDL willing to shadow roll the next couple of seasons.
For more information, please contact James via email or text.
Weekly Beat | Union Bands | October 18
UPCOMING events
BANDS OF AMERICA INDIANAPOLIS SUPER-REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP EVENT
WHAT TO PACK?
LUGGAGE
Small suitcase or large duffle. No large bags or suitcases are allowed.
PERFORMANCE ATTIRE & GEAR
Tank compression shirt
Sliders (2 pairs)
Marching shoes (if not already on the uniform cart )
Long black socks (2 pairs)
BLACK member shorts as cover-up during dressing
Big-U/RR shirt as cover-up during dressing
PERFORMANCE ATTIRE & GEAR - GUARD
please see packing list from Ms. Hubbard
EVENT ATTENDANCE ATTIRE
Show shirt
GRAY member hoodie
Jeans
Comfortable shoes
TRAVEL WEAR & GEAR
Travel clothing (suggest: shorts / sweatpants / long or short sleeve t-shirts / etc.)
Comfortable shoes / flip-flops / etc. for long bus rides and other down-time
Backpack / duffle / sling bag
Jacket / hoodie
Pillow & blanket
Homework / book
Phone / charger / battery pack
DVDs (G, PG, PG-13)
Snacks (drink bottles must have screw-top lid)
Extra $ if desired for souvenirs, etc. (all meals are provided)
Personal / portable electronic devices must have headphones / ear buds
Personal Care & Wear
Deodorant
Soap
Shampoo & hair care
Other cosmetic and/or hygiene items as pertinent
Undergarments
Sleepwear
Medications: please check in with our trip nurse.
WHAT ELSE?
Small suitcase or large duffle = your luggage. No large bags or suitcases are allowed. We recommend pre-packing the change of clothes for the Saturday night / Sunday AM overnight bus trip in the bus duffle bag.
BRING VALUABLES ONLY AT YOUR OWN RISK
DO NOT BRING
Drugs, Alcohol, Tobacco Products, Weapons
RESOURCE NIGHTS
COME SEE US IN THE UBPC RESOURCE ROOM
(UHS BUILDING: BAND HALLWAY NEAR BAND ROOM 3)
STUDENT ACCOUNT PAYMENTS ACCEPTED
MERCHANDISE PICK UP
FUNDRAISING CHECK OUT
6:00 - 7:00 PM THE FOLLOWING NIGHTS UBPC RESOURCE ROOM*
*unless noted otherwise
Tuesday 11/7
Thursday 12/7 *6:00 - 6:45
Tuesday 1/9
Tuesday 2/6
Tuesday 3/5
Tuesday 4/2
Tuesday 5/7
general fundraising information
Check out our fundraising page - this includes some great information and contact names.
Mazzios Books can be sold until they are gone!
Chocolate
who can resist?
Check out all the info on the World’s Finest Chocolate!
DO you LOVE to grill?
We could use more volunteers at the concession stand to help run the flattop grills! If you have any interest, contact us using the button below.
we need you!
We all have one thing in common - we love our students!
Check out our volunteer form - there are so many opportunities for you to get involved on any level!
Contact the volunteer coordinator with any ideas or questions!
WE LOVE DONATIONS!
We take snacks and water on our road trips and always welcome donations! It is a HUGE help for us. If you want to help out but don’t have a lot of free time, please consider donating boxes of snacks or bottles of water!
We really appreciate it!
We are taking water/gatorade/propel/ Gatorade and propel packets
PLEASE CHECK YOUR CHARMS ACCOUNT FOR ANY PAST DUE NOTICES - It is important to stay on top of it!
Pay online with a credit card directly through your CHARMS account. Please pay into your MISCELLANEOUS LEDGER only.
Send your payment with your student to be placed in the safe in the band office at school.
Mail your check payments to: Union Band Parent Club, Inc., P.O. Box 471915, Tulsa, OK , 74147-1915 (make checks payable to UBPC and include your student's name in the memo section).
LOOKING for CDL DRIVERS!
Do you have a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) or are you willing to get one?
Do you love volunteering and helping our wonderful band kids get from Point A to Point B?!
We are looking for a freshman or sophomore parent with a class A CDL willing to shadow roll the next couple of seasons.
For more information, please contact James via email or text.