Thurs Sept 2 — 6:30am Rehearsal + 4-8pm Rehearsal [CLINICIAN/DESIGNER: Vince Oliver]
Fri Sept 3 — 6:30am Rehearsal + GAMENIGHT vs. B.A. [3:45pm rehearsal. Dinner, Halftime Performance]
September 6-12
→ Mon Sept 6 — LABOR DAY - no school
→ Tues Sept 7 — 6:30am Rehearsal, Winds Sectional 4-6pm, Percussion Sectional 4-6pm, Guard Sectional 4:30-6:30pm
→ Wed Sept 8 — 6:30am Rehearsal
→ Thurs Sept 9 — 6:30am Rehearsal + 4-8pm Rehearsal
→ Fri Sept 10 — 6:30am Rehearsal + PEP ASSEMBLY @ UHS 2:30pm + GAMENIGHT vs. JENKS [3:45pm rehearsal. Dinner, Halftime Performance]
→ Fri Sept 10 — 6:30am Rehearsal + PEP ASSEMBLY @ UHS 2:30pm + GAMENIGHT vs. JENKS [3:45pm rehearsal. Dinner, Halftime Performance]
→ Sat Sept 11 — NEWLY ADDED TO TH CALENDAR: 9am-1pm Rehearsal
A Letter from the Directors:
We all hoped that the start of the year would mark the return to normalcy, and while we are not quite there yet, we are in a healthier place than we were one year ago.
For students and parents alike, August is alive with grand ambitions and designs on academic success. To be the class valedictorian is the dream of every high-achieving student (and parent). The idea of sacrificing sleep, friends, and experiences all in search of the almighty GPA is as American as apple pie.
You remember your class valedictorian, right? Seemingly perfect in everything. Just imagine the life they are leading now. Surely it is one filled with unimaginable success and luxury. Although, if you imagine a life better than yours, well, you just might be imagining wrong.
In his book Barking Up the Wrong Tree, author Eric Barker explores these academic darlings’ life and legacy, and his findings were somewhat surprising. “Valedictorians do well,” says Barker, “but they don’t typically become titans of industry or people who change the world.” He further states that while high school success is a strong predictor of college success, it is not necessarily a predictor of life success. Yes, valedictorians are reliable, consistent, and well educated, but out of the people he studied, he struggled to find extraordinary success. Simply stated, out of the subjects he studied, guess how many had gone on to achieve greatness or life-changing success?
The answer is zero!
Meanwhile, lots of the “normal” or average students he looked at thrived after high school and beyond the halls of academia. To that end, he cites a recent survey of more than 700 American millionaires that found that the average GPA of these titans of industry was a paltry 2.9.
Barker’s research indicates that students who have a greater breadth of experiences and are forced to balance their many demands and passions tend to acquire the skill sets necessary to be successful, not just in school, but in life. Specifically, students who are forced to prioritize their time learn valuable life and survival skills.
This is yet another reason why participating in music is important for your child. Students involved in music face greater demands on their time and acquire skills necessary to be successful after their academic careers have concluded. By participating in music, students are not preparing for a life as professional musicians; they are preparing for a life in every profession.
Yes, hope and ambition are alive for every child, especially those involved in music!
Let us know if we can be of assistance to you or your child.
Sincerely,
Your Union Bands Faculty
eaRn money volunteering at STADIUM CONCESSIONS
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!
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
DRILLERS VOLUNTEERS earn money towards thier band accounts!!
Marching band is in full swing and we need workers at the Drillers games. 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 season continues through to October.
BUS DRIVER VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
Earn a $2,000 bonus and paid work for helping get our students where they need to be!
We want to make sure our band can get to out of town games. If interested and available during the week please see the District Free School Bus Driving Training Program.
SALES OPENED: 8/23/21
ORDERS AND PAYMENT DUE: 9/9/21 (THUR)
DELIVERY EXPECTED: week of 9/20 (Exact dates, times, and location TBD)
Text: @ubpc-fundr to 81010 to get updates when our order form goes live, exact Money Turn In location information, and delivery pickup information
See our current fundraisers page for the sales flyer and more information.
Chocolate and Beef Sticks are available for in class pickup at the 6/7th and 8th Grade Centers on Thursday (9/2/21).
Our Wufoo order form is live. Please visit our fundraising page to order for your student!
https://www.unionbands.com/currentfundraisers
LETS PAY OUR BAND FEES WITH FUNDRAISING!
Fundraising opportunity for Palen Music:
This is an EASY fundraising opportunity available now!!! We have been invited by Palen Music to help with their rental events. Earn $10 per hour towards your student’s Charms account! Free t-shirt for working and everything is indoors. Adults only please. Spots always fill up FAST for this.
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.
Current Individual Fundraisers
More info about these Fundraisers can be found HERE
Shop with Scrips
10 for 20 Fundraiser
Macy*s Campaign
Country Meats
World’s Finest Chocolate
SPECIAL EVENTS
The following events require lots of parent support and volunteers. Every family is asked to please work at least one shift per event, so mark your calendars:
→ Saturday, October 9, 2021 - Union Bands hosts the 38th Annual Renegade Review Marching Competition (more info HERE)
→ Saturday, March 5, 2022 - Union Guard hosts the WGI Tulsa Color Guard Regional
Please fill out our volunteer interest survey at this link and consider how you can help. Click here to submit
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!
