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Union welcomes Blue Devils
Jul
16
1:00 PM13:00

Union welcomes Blue Devils

Union Bands & Union Public School are proud to host on the campus of Union H.S. the world-renowned Concord California Blue Devils Drum & Bugle Corps on Tuesday, July 16. The corps is rehearsing in sectionals-format in various indoors locations around our campus, from 1-5pm. To our knowledge, public observation of the rehearsals is open. Updates to this understanding will be re-published here.

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OBA Middle School Concert Band Festival @ Union
Feb
29
12:30 PM12:30

OBA Middle School Concert Band Festival @ Union

  • Union Performing Arts Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Schedule of Performances

  • 1:00pm Bartlesville Central Middle School Band

  • 1:30pm Union 8th Grade Fifth Hour Band

  • 2:00pm Bartlesville Madison Middle School Band

  • 2:30pm Union 8th Grade Sixth Hour Band

  • 2:00pm Morris Middle School Band

INFORMATION FOR SPECTATING VISITORS

  • Admission is free.

  • Spectator parking is in the general student parking lot located to the south of Union High School’s South Entry (labeled “PAC/Gym”).

  • Spectators must present photo ID which will be scanned into the security system, and a visitor badge printed.

  • Entry to the PAC is located just beyond the security checkpoint.

  • The event will be livestreamed

INFORMATION FOR PARTICIPATING BAND DIRECTORS

Greetings, and thank you for joining us for the 2024 Oklahoma Bandmasters Association Middle School Concert Band Festival at Tulsa Union High School on Thursday, February 29.   

 Attached to this message is a packet of Site and Event Flow Maps.

 To view the master detailed schedule click here

 All other event specifics are included in the message below.  Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or requests.

 General Information

  • Upon arrival, please be prepared to submit:

    •  2 sets of conductor scores

    • An ensemble seating chart

  • Please plan to be in performance attire for the duration of your time on campus. Restrooms will of course be available, however our spaces are inadequate for the purpose of students changing into or out of performance attire.

  • No food or drink other than bottled water is allowed in the PAC.  

  • Every group deserves a proper environment in which to perform.  Please review concert etiquette prior to arrival.

  • Please remind students to remain quiet when transiting to the warm-up, concert, & clinic spaces.

  • Please clearly mark all equipment and be sure to collect it before leaving.  Percussion stands are items commonly left behind.

  • A guide will assist each ensemble in navigating the event site and performance flow.

  • Ensemble Warm-up will begin 30 minutes before your scheduled performance time, with a transition to the stage 5 minutes before the scheduled performance.  

  • Parents are welcome to attend your performances! Spectators must park in the general student parking lot located to the south of Union High School’s South Entry, which is labeled “PAC/Gym”. School is in session, therefore spectators must present photo ID which will be scanned into the security system, and a visitor badge printed. Entry to the PAC is located just beyond the security checkpoint.

  • Though unconfirmed at the time of this writing, there is a likelihood that the performances will be livestreamed  

Performance & Clinic Info

  • Mike Lowery will serve as Master of Ceremony for the event. Please plan for Mr. Lowery to introduce your band before the conductor enters the stage.

  • Two clinicians will evaluate your performance, providing audio-recorded commentary; one the evaluators will work with your band during the clinic portion. 

  • Evaluator recorded commentary will be provided through Competition Suite and will be available immediately after the performance.

  • An audio recording of your ensemble's performance will be provided in a Google link following the ensemble’s performance, sent to the director’s email address.

  • The Clinic will be approx. 25 minutes in duration and may likely begin earlier than the time indicated on the schedule.  

Percussion & Other Instrument Logistical Details

  • Please bring all sticks/mallets, including Bass Drum beaters, Chimes mallets, Tam-Tam beaters, etc, as well as all  auxiliary instruments, accessories, non-traditional instruments (small or large), toms, and snare drums.  Please bring all stands and hardware.

  • Provided on both the Stage and in the Clinic spaces are “large percussion instruments on wheels”:

    • Concert Bass Drum

    • Concert Chimes (C-F)

    • Timpani (32”-29”-26”-23”)

    • 4.5 oct. Acoustalon Marimba

    • 3 oct. gold bar Vibraphone

    • 3 oct. Glockenspiel

    • Tam-Tam

  • If your ensemble requires use of a piano, please let us know in advance.

  • If your ensemble requires access to an electrical outlet, please let us know in advance.

  • Specific requests may be able to be accommodated, please let us know how we can help.

 Arrival/Departure and Break Time

  • Please remind your students that we are on an open school campus.  Please use all crosswalks and marked pathways, and follow posted signage.  

  • Restrooms are available in the Band Building and in the PAC lobby; these are the only restrooms permitted for student use during the event.

 

We look forward to seeing you and hearing your hard-working students on Thursday Feb 29!   

 

OBA Event Personnel

Charles Pisarra

pisarra.charles@unionps.org

Mike Lowery

obacontestdirector@gmail.com

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2023 "MEET THE REGIMENT":  R.R. FAMILY PERFORMANCE
Aug
18
7:00 PM19:00

2023 "MEET THE REGIMENT": R.R. FAMILY PERFORMANCE

SCHEDULE

  • 7:00pm

    • Student rehearsal concludes

    • Stadium gates open

    • Families / sections gather for picnic dinner on the concourse

    • Pre-Order Meal HERE

  • 8:00pm Performance begins in stadium

  • UBPC Resources available following the performance

We are looking forward to seeing you all on Friday evening for our annual Meet the Regiment Event!  Part of the fun is a family picnic with your sections, so plan to pack a supper or skip the drive-through or turning on your oven in this August heat, and pre-order a Chick-Fil-A box meal through UBPC!

MEAL DETAILS

  • Boxed meals are $8.00 and include 8 chicken nuggets or an original Chick-Fil-A sandwich, potato chips, a chocolate chip cookie, and a bottle of water.

  • Boxed salads are $9.00 and include a garden salad with grilled chicken and choice of Ranch or Italian dressing, and a bottle of water.   

  • Pre-purchased online ordering is the only method to place an order.

  • STUDENTS: be sure to check with your parents before ordering, so as not to duplicate the meal order. 

  • ORDER/PAY HERE before Tuesday August 15 at midnight!


Student Performer Attire

  • Winds & Percussion

    • Member black shorts

    • 2023 Member ‘silver’ shirt

    • Athletic shoes and socks

  • Guard

    • Black leggings

    • Member white tank

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Union welcomes Blue Devils
Jul
18
1:00 PM13:00

Union welcomes Blue Devils

Union Bands & Union Public School are proud to host on the campus of Union H.S. the world-renowned Concord California Blue Devils Drum & Bugle Corps on Tuesday, July 18. The corps is rehearsing in sectionals-format in various indoors locations around our campus, from 1-5pm. To our knowledge, public observation of the rehearsals is open. Updates to this understanding will be re-published here.

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Jul
30
2:00 AM02:00

Welcome Concord Blue Devils Drum & Bugle Corps

Union Bands is proud and exctied to host the Concord Blue Devils Drum & Bugle Corps on the campus of Union H.S. on Monday-Tuesday, July 16-17, 2018. The Blue Devils are a 18-time Drum Corps International World Champion. Union serves as the corps' housing and rehearsal site in conjunction with the DCI Tour of Champions event later in the evening. We encourage all students to embrace the opportunity to learn from this world-class organization by observing its rehearsals, scehduled from 10am-2:30pm on different parts of the campus, culminating in an ensemble rehearsal which will take place either on the Track Field or in Tuttle Stadium.

On Tuesday, July 18, Union students are NOT permitted access to the Union H.S. Band / Fine Arts or Gymnasium facilities, as these zones of the campus serve as the corps' private sleeping areas. 

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