From the Prez
Well, another school year
is already moving quickly! Both the Orchestra and Band performed at the very
successful kickoff picnic in August, even though we had to move it inside. The
Marching Band is working hard on their program for this year. It was
great to see the Band in their new Uniforms for the first time in
Skiatook. The students in both programs,
and their directors, are working hard to
make this a successful year.
Parents have also been
working hard - from the kickoff picnic to uniform distribution to the football
concession stand. The involvement of YOU
is key to the success of these instrumental music programs.
So how can you help? There are three ways:
1) $35 minimum points - each student
in band and orchestra is responsible for $35 per year as a minimum contribution
to the club. This can be made in the form of cash or check, or the first $35 of
fundraising profit the student earns each year will be applied to meet this
commitment. This commitment must be made each year and must be up to date
before a student goes on a trip. The point status of each student is posted in
the band and orchestra rooms. If you are
not up to date, please plan to handle this through the club's fundraising
opportunities or simply make a check payable to BBOB and mail to:
Glenn Swanson
22370 N. 4028 Dr.
Bartlesville, OK 74006
2) Volunteering - We have many opportunities, but right now we
really need volunteers to work in the concession stand at home football games.
It takes 25-30 volunteers to handle concessions for a varsity game and what is
made through concessions accounts for 2/3 of the BBOB operating budget each
year. Contact Doug Fjare to volunteer at Fjare@MSN.com.
3) Make your voice heard and hear about Orchestra and Band program
plans for the year and lots more by attending the General BBOB Meeting on the second Monday of each month. The next meeting will be October 11th at 7:00
PM at the Mid-High band room!
Bartlesville has a long
tradition of supporting its instrumental music programs. Can you feel the
excitement building? Continue to support
the Marching Band throughout their contest season by attending and cheering
them on!
OSSAA - Oct. 27th
& OBA – Oct. 30th
Daniel Lea
Band News
Days
of Percussion
Bartlesville HS Percussion Ensemble will be
hosting the annual Oklahoma Percussive Arts Society’s “Days of Percussion” this
school year. The event will be held on
April 1st & 2nd at the Bartlesville High Fine Arts
Center. This is a wonderful two days of
percussion music. This event brings
around 20 groups from around the state to perform and attend clinics and
concerts. We will be having two or three
guest artists to give clinics and perform with our steel band and percussion
ensemble. Right now things are still
being planned, but I know we have Michael
Burritt, marimba artist and professor of percussion at the Eastman School
of Music, coming to perform.
The Booster Club can be a big help starting
now with the planning. We are currently in
the process of finding companies or individuals that would be willing to make
contributions in some way to help fund this event. Also, as we get closer, we will need people
to work various roles as a host. The
Booster Club could also run a concession stand in the Fine Arts lobby.
If anyone is interested in helping PLEASE
contact Steve Craft. Also, if anyone has any ideas for companies
or foundations that might be willing to make a contribution, please get that
information to Steve as well. We will need a lot of help for the weekend and
for the preparation of this event, so please give this event some
consideration. Thanks, Steve Craft
Contest
Season Begins
The Bruin Brigade shined in their new uniforms as they
competed in Owasso on September 25th and at Union High School for
Renegade Review on October 2nd making finals in both competitions!
The show is titled (m)Ocean and
portions of the show are arranged by Bartlesville alumni Jamie Whitmarsh and includes musical excerpts from The New World Symphony.
Band
News Continued from page 1
Bruins
in New Uniforms and Movie?
The new uniforms were also seen at the annual homecoming
parade this year. In the past, warm weather uniforms have been used to march
the homecoming parade, however when the band was asked to shoot a scene for the
movie that is being filmed in Bartlesville on the same day as the homecoming
parade it all fell into place.
Loving
Care & (NO) Feeding
Of
the New Band Uniforms
Did I get your attention!
The uniform policies have changed this year as we enjoy new
uniforms. In an effort to keep them
looking brand new, here is the agreement signed by parents and students. Please review the following:
UNIFORM AGREEMENT
1. This uniform is the property of the
Bartlesville Independent School District, loaned to you for the current
2010-2011 school year.
2. Band students will wear the uniform only at authorized
functions.
3. Uniforms and individual accessories to the
uniform will be kept at the High School between band functions. If you take your uniform home after an away
football game, it must be returned the following school day.
NO EXCEPTIONS!
4. You will be billed replacement cost for any
uniform accessory that is lost or stolen.
5. You will be billed replacement cost for any
part of the uniform that is damaged.
Stains will be treated as damage.
6. Annual cleaning fees will be collected at the
start of each school year. If your
uniform needs to be cleaned in addition to the regular scheduled cleaning you
will be billed the cost of the cleaning.
7. Estimated replacement charges are listed
below and subject to change.
Jacket $ 180.00 Bibs
(pants) $ 70.00
Gauntlets $ 45.00 Poncho
$ 5.00
Garment
bag $
20.00 Hatbox $ N/A
Plume $
25.00 Shakos (hat) $
47.00
Tote
bag $
30.00
Not included in the signed agreement, but must be strictly
observed are the policies for what you may eat or drink in uniform. These are the food items that students can
eat while wearing
their uniforms:
WATER
ONLY, popcorn, pretzels, or non-chocolate candy.
NO
chocolate, NO other drinks!!
DO
NOT store any food or gum in the tote bags!
When possible eat before checking
out your uniform.
Remember the new shakos (hats)
are fabric not leather. They should be
placed into the tote bag when taken off.
They will be very difficult to clean if soiled or stained.
Please understand these policies are in place
to protect our BRAND NEW uniforms!
Orchestra News
We are preparing for
NOADSO auditions, October 4 at Madison Middle School from 3-6 p.m.
Audition forms were handed out in class to students interested in auditioning
for the NOADSO Honors Orchestra. The bottom of the form which is
the parent permission to audition, is due September 28 to Mr. or Mrs.
Carr. NOADSO is an honors orchestra made up of string students from the
Northern Oklahoma region. The clinic will be held November 6 in Broken
Arrow, OK. The concert will be at 7:00 p.m. at the new Fine Arts Center,
downtown BA.
Uniforms
Please make sure your
student has a uniform. If they do not have a uniform, contact Mr. or Mrs.
Carr with your child’s sizes.
Uniforms were handed
out these past two weeks at both sites. Please make sure your child’s
uniform is hemmed and properly fitting. Dress lengths should be one inch
from the floor with shoes on. Pant lengths should be to the middle of the
heel. Dresses must NOT be dry-cleaned as it will disintegrate the
decorative lace/beading on the front of the dress. Dresses must only be
washed in cold water and drip dried. If needed, please have your dress
professionally altered. Do not cut the dresses off. If orchestra
uniforms are ruined in any way by the wearer, a replacement fee will be
assigned before final grades are given in May.
We want to thank our
uniform moms for helping us with this project this year. Mrs. Mooreland helped at BHS while Mrs. Ruehlen, Mrs. Cummings, Mrs. Dolsky
and Mrs. Neece helped at the Mid-High.
Trip to Orlando,
Florida
Trip forms were due
September 15. A deposit of $100.00 is also due with the trip form.
If you want to use your earnings from your Blue and Gold Sausage sale, please
make sure your teacher knows so that you can be added to the trip list.
If you have decided to go and missed the deadline for the form hand in,
please let your teachers know.
The Carrs
Band & Orchestra Students Perform with Children’s
Musical Theater
Children’s Musical Theater once again put on
a fabulous show and many of the instrumental music students were part of the
performance.
The following students played in The
Music Man:
Jared Gilreath, Nikki
Jackson, Stephanie Baillargeon, Conner Tuckett, Nathan Reid, Landon Trotter,
Megan Dobbs, Meghan Hills.
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Concessions Off to a Great Start
The stadium
concessions were off to a great start at the first home varsity game
against East Central. We also have served concessions for the 8/9th
grade and JV games as well. A big thank you to all the parents who
volunteer and make this fundraiser for BBOB such a success! We
expect a busy season as the fans turn out to cheer on the football team this
fall.
Doug Fjare
BBOB Stadium Concessions Coordinator
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Fundraising
The BBOB is looking into other fundraising possibilities to add on between now and
the Orlando trip to help meet the payment schedule.
Volunteers are needed
to help run these events and assist in coming up with new ideas. For more
information about helping out or if you have any fundraising ideas, please
contact Diana Brewer, Ways and Means
VP at 918- 661-8884, 918-766-1278 or
diana.k.brewer@conocophillips.com.
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Below is a list of Fundraisers we are offering
for the students to raise funds for the Orlando trip. As a request from
many parents, additional fundraising opportunities have been added. Some
of these may overlap in dates a little, but not everyone has to
participate in every fundraiser. Please let me know if you have any
questions.
Fannie May Candy Bars – Now until they are sold Contact Cyndie Menze to check out box
of 52 candy bars. Profit will be $26.00
for each box.
Parent Coordinator: Cyndie Menze - 214-3835 (cell)
Yankee Candle Sale - October 5-19 - Orders will arrive before
Thanksgiving. There will be a note sent out either the end of this week
or early next week. Flyers will be placed in the HS Orchestra room and
the MH Band/Orchestra room.
Parent Coordinator - Carrie Stire
stire@cableone.net
Poinsettias Sales
Sale Dates are
October 11th – 29th
Delivery TBA –
probably week of Nov 15th
Fundraising Event
includes the sale of Red, White or Pink Poinsettias for $12.00 each. These are
traditional Christmas plants that will last through the Christmas season and
beyond.
Order forms will be
made available in each classroom. Delivery Date and money turn-in dates
will be provided on the order forms.
Coordinator: Paula Barnes, 918-845-4473 (cell)
Little Caesar's Pizza Kits
Sale Dates are November 15 - November 29
Delivery: Tues, Dec 14
Raising "dough" for your student
account. This fundraiser consists of selling Little Caesars Pizza Kits,
Cookie Dough, Crazy Bread and Pie Kits.
Order forms will be made available in each
classroom the beginning date of sale. Order Forms/Money turn-in
dates are:
Monday, Nov 29, Tuesday, Nov 30 and Thurs Dec
2 6:00-9:00 PM
Coordinator: Dawn Lewis, 335-2619 3901 Fairview Rd
Homemade Gourmet
Sales Dates –
November 1st -12th
Amitia Claussen will provide a few samples at the BBOB
meeting on Oct. 11th and explain the fundraising program.
Parent Coordinator: ?
Bruin Tumblers
Classic design showcases
the Bruin Logo. Low-profile, rotating closure lid for easy drinking.
Double-wall construction using stainless steel liner. Blue sleeve is
removable for easy cleaning. Includes classic black gift box. Campaign to sell the remaining tumblers in Dec
especially for freshmen and sophomores as well as new students.
Contact Bob or Beth
Hills for order form and to obtain tumblers.
bbobinfo@cableone.net or 335-2594
Blue & Gold - Jan 10-28
Parent Coordinator: Doug and Dena Divelbiss
Bartlesville Band & Orchestra Window Decals
Bartlesville Band & Orchestra window decals are still available for $ 1 each. In addition to placing them on your vehicle to show your Bruin pride, they are also great for scrapbooking!! Please contact Saundra Davidson at 333-2078 if you'd like to purchase any decals. The decal was designed by Katie Weatherly in the spring of 2009.
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Join the BBOB group on Facebook!
If you would like to be a “friend” on the BBOB Facebook page, simply sign up for a free Facebook account at www.facebook.com, search for BBOB. Any questions can be sent to bbob4parents@yahoo.com or Kathy Morrow (BBOB Facebook Administrator) at meagsmom@sbcglobal.net.
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Orchestra Dates to Remember
November
6 NOADSO Clinic
Broken Arrow Fine Arts Center 7:00 pm
Band Dates to Remember
October
11 BBOB Meeting
MH Band Room 7:00 p.m
15 Sand Springs FB Game Home Full
Marching Band Uniform
8th
Grade Night- all current 8th Grade Band students in the district will join us!
16 PSAT Test Day
21 Union FB Game- Thursday Away Uniform
TBA
This will be a
voluntary Pep Band trip as long as we have a representative band. This is a required
trip for drumline members!!
23 ACT Test Day (NO BAND CONFLICTS)
27 OSSAA Regional Marching
Contest Broken Arrow HS Time TBA
29 Stillwater FB Game Home Full Marching Band Uniform
30 OBA State Marching Band Championships Union HS Full
Day
NOVEMBER 2010 – if our FB team makes the playoffs, we plan for
the full band to be present at ALL GAMES!…so please check with the band
staff if you have any potential conflicts with Fridays or Saturdays in November
and December.
5 Enid FB Game Home (Senior Night) Full Marching Band Uniform
6 NBDA Honor Band & 1st
Round OMEA All-State Band Auditions – Pryor HS
(10th-12th grades only).
Participating students must sign up by 9/21/10.
8 BBOB Meeting MH Band Room 7:00 p.m.
10 NBDA Junior High All-District Band Entry
Card & Payment Due (9th grade only).
18 6th Grade Band Demo Concert FAC
Auditorium (volunteers needed) 7:00p.m.
20 Marching Band Banquet
Times and Location
TBA
24-26 Thanksgiving Break
Orlando Trip Payments
Please keep up-to-date with trip payments for
both Orchestra and Band. Payments should
be sent to:
Glenn
Swanson
BBOB Treasurer
22370 N
4028 Dr.
Bartlesville,
OK 74006
The Newsletter is
a monthly publication (except December, June and July) of the Bartlesville Band
and Orchestra Boosters Club, 5900 SE Baylor Dr., Bartlesville, OK 74006
BBOB Website
BruinStrings.org
BruinBrigade.org
The place to go for info!
Updated Websites – Now Mobile
We now have a mobile version of the band & orchestra websites.
mobile.BruinBrigade.org http://mobile.bruinbrigade.org/> or
mobile.BruinStrings.org <http://mobile.bruinstrings.org/>
These mini sites are designed to be accessible to cell phones.
Please send your pictures and videos to me
to keep the website up to date!
Teri Thomas, Web Master ThomasTA@bps-ok.org
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Remember to send your e-mail address or
any changes of address, phone numbers,
e-mail, etc. to Peggy Schmidt at
j-schmidt@sbcglobal.net or text or call
918-440-3877.
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2010-2011 BBOB OFFICERS
President – Daniel
Lea 214-2246
p-dlea@sbcglobal.net
Vice President – Deaven
Culver 661-5577
Deaven.R.Culver@conocophillips.com
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P Ways and Means – Diana Brewer
766-0780
Diana.K.Brewer@conocophillips.com
V P Standing Committees
– Dena
Divelbiss 333-9387
drdivel1@aol.com
Secretary – Saundra
Davidson 333-2078
Saundra.D.Davidson@conocophillips.com
Treasurer – Glenn
Swanson 335-3153
Glenn.G.Swanson@conocophillips.com
Assistant Treasurer – Jeanette Miller 333-5832
jmiller@tctc.org
Committees
Concessions – Doug
Fjare 333-5528
fjare@msn.com
Newsletter – Paula Barnes 335-1511
paulabarnes@flash.net 918-845-4473
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Alex
Claussen HS Band 918 - 694-4533
Wendy Benford MH Band 918 - 864-6232
Dr. Rick Dugger Band 331-0368
Mike
Dodson Central
336-7857
Mark
Villines Madison 914-9171
Rhonda
Carr Orchestra 333-4951
Greg
Carr Orchestra 333-4951
Steve
Craft Percussion 918-230-4840
stevecraf@aol.com
Danie James Color Guard 918-284-7057
danie.mariej@gmail.com
E-mail directors through their school e-mails.
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