Weekly Beat | Union Bands | May 12th


UPCOMING events


SHOUT-OUT TO UNION DRUMLINE

Union Drumline greeted students at Anderson Elementary this week. Thanks for spreading the love of music to our younger audience!! We may have some future Renegade Regiment members in these photos.


AWARDS BANQUET

Annual awards banquet coming up two weeks from tonight (Mon May 15)!  ALL ATTENDEES for the meal MUST order a ticket in advance.  Student tickets are free but must be requested.  NOTE: the deadline for all ticket requests (free for UHS band/guard students, $10 for all others) is this Friday evening, May 5.   Students: please RSVP now, before you forget!  CLICK HERE.   More info about the event and is here including ticket purchases. 


Come help decorate for the awards banquet!

WHERE: Union Performing Arts Center

WHEN: Monday May 15th - 4:00pm


COMING UP

  • BAND/GUARD Awards Ceremony → Mon May 15, 7pm, UPAC

  • JAZZ CONCERT → Thurs May 18, 7pm


LOOKING for CDL DRIVERS!

Do you have a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) or are willing to get one?

Do you love volunteering and helping out our wonderful band kids get from Point A to Point B?!

Let our transportation group know you want to help!


RR/Orlando Registration now open 

Please go ahead and register for Renegade Regiment now even if you do not plan to attend the trip!  https://www.unionbands.com/register

      1. Renegade Regiment student (high school competitive marching band)

      2. Chaperone

      3. Friends/Family Travel


Drillers opportunities

There are 87 Drillers concessions available this year.  Volunteers will receive $50 directly into their students Charms account.  Email drillers@unionbands.com with questions.


PLEASE CHECK YOUR CHARMS ACCOUNT FOR ANY PAST DUE NOTICES


Transitioning from the now defunct Remind subscription code used for RR Marching Band communication, we are now test-piloting the Talking Points app.

We request that all students download this app and subscribe ASAP in order to avoid missing important information.  Parents are also welcome to subscribe.

*In-App Subscription*
Use code BK6B6C 

*SMS/Text*
→ For English language, please text  953679  to  415-798-2370 
→ For Spanish language, please text  664301  to  415-798-2370 

For other languages, please contact us

We plan to expand Talking Points communication into other areas of our student organization in the near future.

Thank you for your patience & cooperation as we endeavor into a new communication platform.

UBPC IS MOVING TO TALKING POINTS!  Please join these groups to stay in touch:

UBPC General Info ENGLISH SPANISH

UBPC Fundraising ENGLISH SPANISH

UBPC Concessions ENGLISH SPANISH

UBPC Merchandise ENGLISH SPANISH


Weekly Beat | Union Bands | May 3rd


UPCOMING events


AWARDS BANQUET

Annual awards banquet coming up two weeks from tonight (Mon May 15)!  ALL ATTENDEES for the meal MUST order a ticket in advance.  Student tickets are free but must be requested.  NOTE: the deadline for all ticket requests (free for UHS band/guard students, $10 for all others) is this Friday evening, May 5.   Students: please RSVP now, before you forget!  CLICK HERE.   More info about the event and is here including ticket purchases. 


PERCUSSION SHOWCASE

Union Public Schools percussion students from band classes in grades 6-12 will present the 16th-Annual Union Percussion Spring Showcase Concert.  This enriching program will include musical performances using snare drums, timpani, marimbas, bells, xylophones, ethnic drums, cymbals, bass drums, shakers and a multiplicity of other percussion instruments, as well as some items the audience might not have previously considered to be instruments!  A highlight of the program will be the closing piece, combining nearly 90 Union percussionists at all levels for an exciting finale!

ADMISSION: Free to the Public


The UBPC Spring Merchandise Store is OPEN NOW!

Spring/Summer Merch including some really cute shorts, Alumni/Class of 2023 Merch, an Orlando T-Shirt, and RR Spring Training Shirt! Store closes on 5/4/23 at midnight and pick up is expected on 5/12/23! Visit unionbands.com/merchandise and click on the Spring Store to shop and order!


COMING UP

  • PERCUSSION SHOWCASE Concert → Thurs May 4, 7pm, UPAC

  • H.S. BANDS SPRING Concert → Mon May 8, 7pm, UPAC

  • BAND/GUARD Awards Ceremony → Mon May 15, 7pm, UPAC

  • JAZZ CONCERT → Thurs May 18, 7pm


FUNDRAISING

UBPC offered one FINAL opportunity to order World's Finest Chocolate for the year last week, and distribution for it is coming soon!

  • In Class pickup, delivered at the discretion of the band staff.

  • In person 5/4/23 (THURS) 5-6PM at the High School in the hallway outside band room 3.

We ordered a few extra boxes to keep our profits the same.  If you missed ordering and want to get a box, feel free to show up on 5/4/23!


LOOKING for CDL DRIVERS!

Do you have a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) or are willing to get one?

Do you love volunteering and helping out our wonderful band kids get from Point A to Point B?!

Let our transportation group know you want to help!


RR/Orlando Registration now open 

Please go ahead and register for Renegade Regiment now even if you do not plan to attend the trip!  https://www.unionbands.com/register

      1. Renegade Regiment student (high school competitive marching band)

      2. Chaperone

      3. Friends/Family Travel


Drillers opportunities

There are 87 Drillers concessions available this year.  Volunteers will receive $50 directly into their students Charms account.  Email drillers@unionbands.com with questions.


PLEASE CHECK YOUR CHARMS ACCOUNT FOR ANY PAST DUE NOTICES


Transitioning from the now defunct Remind subscription code used for RR Marching Band communication, we are now test-piloting the Talking Points app.

We request that all students download this app and subscribe ASAP in order to avoid missing important information.  Parents are also welcome to subscribe.

*In-App Subscription*
Use code BK6B6C 

*SMS/Text*
→ For English language, please text  953679  to  415-798-2370 
→ For Spanish language, please text  664301  to  415-798-2370 

For other languages, please contact us

We plan to expand Talking Points communication into other areas of our student organization in the near future.

Thank you for your patience & cooperation as we endeavor into a new communication platform.

UBPC IS MOVING TO TALKING POINTS!  Please join these groups to stay in touch:

UBPC General Info ENGLISH SPANISH

UBPC Fundraising ENGLISH SPANISH

UBPC Concessions ENGLISH SPANISH

UBPC Merchandise ENGLISH SPANISH


Weekly Beat | Union Bands | April 23rd


UPCOMING events

congratulations union indoor drumline - 2nd place


The UBPC Spring Merchandise Store is OPEN NOW!

Spring/Summer Merch including some really cute shorts, Alumni/Class of 2023 Merch, an Orlando T-Shirt, and RR Spring Training Shirt! Store closes on 5/4/23 at midnight and pick up is expected on 5/12/23! Visit unionbands.com/merchandise and click on the Spring Store to shop and order!


COMING UP

  • CHAMBER WINDS Concert → Mon April 24, 7pm, UPAC

  • PERCUSSION SHOWCASE Concert → Thurs May 4, 7pm, UPAC

  • H.S. BANDS SPRING Concert → Mon May 8, 7pm, UPAC

  • BAND/GUARD Awards Ceremony → Mon May 15, 7pm, UPAC

  • JAZZ CONCERT → Thurs May 18, 7pm


fundraising

BEEF STICKS AND WORLD'S FINEST CHOCOLATE INVENTORIES ARE LOW!!!!

UBPC is offering one FINAL opportunity to order World's Finest Chocolate for the year.

Go to our fundraising page and place an order NOW!

NOTE:The process is different from our typical process.

  • Orders due by NOON Wednesday 4/26/23.

  • UBPC will only issue credit for 1 box.

  • Payment must be made by check or debit card by 4/28/23 or in person on 5/4/23.

  • Distribution in class (delivery dates at the discretion of the director staff) or in person (5/4/23).

Check it out!

https://www.unionbands.com/chocolate


LOOKING for CDL DRIVERS!

Do you have a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) or are willing to get one?

Do you love volunteering and helping out our wonderful band kids get from Point A to Point B?!

Let our transportation group know you want to help!


RR/Orlando Registration now open 

Please go ahead and register for Renegade Regiment now even if you do not plan to attend the trip!  https://www.unionbands.com/register

      1. Renegade Regiment student (high school competitive marching band)

      2. Chaperone

      3. Friends/Family Travel


Drillers opportunities

We are in need of Drillers volunteers for 31.  $50/night - kids can do this.  Sign up at https://www.unionbands.com/fundraising.

There are 87 Drillers concessions available this year.  The full schedule and signups will be live before the end of the month.  Volunteers will receive $50 directly into their students Charms account.  Email drillers@unionbands.com with questions.


PLEASE CHECK YOUR CHARMS ACCOUNT FOR ANY PAST DUE NOTICES


Transitioning from the now defunct Remind subscription code used for RR Marching Band communication, we are now test-piloting the Talking Points app.

We request that all students download this app and subscribe ASAP in order to avoid missing important information.  Parents are also welcome to subscribe.

*In-App Subscription*
Use code BK6B6C 

*SMS/Text*
→ For English language, please text  953679  to  415-798-2370 
→ For Spanish language, please text  664301  to  415-798-2370 

For other languages, please contact us

We plan to expand Talking Points communication into other areas of our student organization in the near future.

Thank you for your patience & cooperation as we endeavor into a new communication platform.

UBPC IS MOVING TO TALKING POINTS!  Please join these groups to stay in touch:

UBPC General Info ENGLISH SPANISH

UBPC Fundraising ENGLISH SPANISH

UBPC Concessions ENGLISH SPANISH

UBPC Merchandise ENGLISH SPANISH