UHS Bands Early February Update

PROTECT YOUR EARS!  LAST CHANCE TO ORDER👂

Instrument music played at high volumes is known to have long-term hearing loss effects. We encourage students to protect their ears by way of using quality earplugs, and we have partnered with Vibes Hi-Fidelity Ear Plugs to provide high quality hearing protection at a reasonable price. Normally $28.95 per pair, Vibes is offering special pricing of just $17.00 per pair (+ nominal processing fee) for Union HS Students! Use the following link to learn more and order your own pair of high quality ear plugs designed especially for musicians: https://my.cheddarup.com/c/vibes-hi-fidelity-earplugs-union-hs/items?cart=a100b863-6875-4c6c-9132-e2c51040e0de%21%2183356661 ⚠️ ORDERS CLOSE TONIGHT TUES FEB 4 

 

CONGRATS TO WINTER COMPETITIVE ENSEMBLES 👏

Shoutout to our JV Winter Guard, Varsity Winter Guard, and Indoor Drumline on a successful opening weekend of the competitive season. Bravo!  Thank you to all volunteers who gave of your time to help the students have a successful day!

 

BASKETBALL PEP BANDS 🏀

It’s Union Redhawks Basketball Season!  Each Union H.S. Band student has been assigned to participate in two games. The season continues this week with games on Tues Feb 4 (Pep Band ‘D’), Thu Feb 6 (Pep Band ‘A’).  and Fri Feb 7 (Pep Band ‘B’).  The season concludes NEXT WEEK with Pep Band ‘C’ serving on Tues Feb 11 and Pep Band ‘D’ serving on Fri Feb 14.   See the full schedule of games, policies, procedures, and the roster of student game assignments here: www.unionbands.com/basketballpepbands

 

‘FOOTLOOSE’: Union’s All-School Musical This Week 🎭

Join in on the entertainment when Union presents its Annual All-School Musical performance this week!  The 2025 production of ‘Footloose’ features the talents of scores of Union students, including several Union Bands members as participating performers. Shows are scheduled for Thu Feb 6, Fri Feb 7, and Sat Feb 8 at 7:00pm in the UPAC.  Tickets are available at https://cur8.com/16601/project/128692

 

NBDA UPDATE 🎵

  • Rescheduled Clinic/Concert Event for 10/11/12th Grade NBDA Honor Band members: Mon Feb 10 at Bartlesville HS. more info at https://www.unionbands.com/events/nbdahsclinic2025

  • 9th Grade NBDA Honor Band Members Clinic/Concert:  Fri-Sat Feb 14-15 at Union HS 

 

UBPC PARENTS MEETING RESCHEDULED 🗓️

Originally scheduled for Tues Feb 4, the February UBPC Parents Meeting has been rescheduled to Thu Feb 20, 7pm, in the UHS Band Building.

 

STUDENT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR EVENTS 💪

Union hosts the NBDA Jr High Honor Band Concerts on Sat Feb 15, and help is needed to make the event run smoothly. Service Points are available if needed. SIGN UP AT:  https://www.cognitoforms.com/UnionBands/StudentEventVolunteersRegistration

Weekly Beat | Union Bands | Jan 6 2025| a new year

UPCOMING events


January 2025 Schedule

JV Rehearsals

Jan 8 4-6

Jan 9 4-6

Jan 15 4-6

Jan 16 5-8

Jan 18 9-12

Jan 22 4-6

Jan 25 9-12

Jan 29 4-6

Jan 31 4-8:30

Varsity Rehearsals

Jan 7 5-8

Jan 9 4-9

Jan 10 4-9

Jan 11 9-9

Jan 14 5-8

Jan 16 5-8

Jan 21 5-8

Jan 23 5-8

Jan 25 9-9

Jan 28 5-8

Jan 30 5-8

Jan 31 4-7 + Family performance @ 7:30PM


January 2025 Rehearsal Schedule

Jan 6 4-6:30

Jan 9 4-6:30

Jan 10 4-10

Jan 13 4-6:30

Jan 16 4-6:30

Jan 17 4-10

Jan 20 9-6

Jan 23 4-6:30

Jan 24 4-10

Jan 27 4-6:30

Jan 30 4-6:30

Jan 31 4-10


All photos I have are uploaded, including Senior night and Indy. Senior poster and photos are still being worked on!


You can make payments at our resource nights or online in your student’s presto account

  • Or, if you’re like me and forgot about the Christmas ornament, you can pick yours up here if you ordered it!

January 7, 6:00 - 7:00

* board meeting to follow


When: Saturday 1/11, 1/18, and possibly 1/25

Time: 9am to noonish

Location: band building at the high school

Provided Supplies:

Fabric

Cord

Top thread

Bobbin thread 

2 packs all purpose needles

Some blue fabric chalk

Quilting clips

1 Measuring tape

Fabric press and hand held iron

Spray bottle with water

What you can bring:

Sewing machine

Scissors

Seam ripper

Bobbins that fit your machine with white thread, or empty ready to fill bobbins

Any blue or non white fabric chalk you have

Measuring tape

Sewing straight pins


Support My Season is still going on!


 
 

Chocolate can still be checked out!

Fill out this form:



Where does the membership money go?

The membership dollars go in to the UBPC general fund.  This account is used to fund various expenses that we do not want to have to charge in regular student fees.

What do the UBPC members do?

UBPC members are mostly parents that want the best band experience for their students.  The band parent/UBPC member experience is different for everyone, depending on the amount of time each person has available to commit.  Generally speaking, members volunteer, attend UBPC meetings, fundraise, watch practices together, help with special events, travel with the band, chaperone on trips, provide hospitality for judges and other events, make friends with other parents and cheer on the band.  UBPC members are there to answer questions (especially for 1st year marching students – yikes!) and support you when your student graduates (try not to think about it – it will be here before you know it!)


Some companies will match or donate if you volunteer! Don’t hesitate to ask! Some of our band parents have received hundreds of dollars in donations just by asking!


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!

UHS Bands Early December Update

9th Gr NBDA Auditions Registration

The deadline for Freshmen to register to audition for the NBDA Honor Band is TOMORROW Fri Dec 6 @ 11:59pInfo + sign-up here

Upcoming Events

  • UHS Jazz Ensemble Winter Concert - Thu Dec 5, 7p @ UHS Band Building

  • Holiday Gift-Wrapping Fundraiser - Sat Dec 7, 9a-4p @ the UMAC

  • Union 7th Grade Bands in Concert - Tue Dec 10, 7p @ the UPAC

  • Union Guard Holiday Showcase - Mon Dec 16, 7p @ the UHS Gym

  • Union 8th Grade Bands in Concert - Tue Dec 17, 7p @ the UPAC

Additional Items of Note

  • Student Volunteers are needed for the performance events listed above. More info/sign up here 

  • Solo & Ensemble (Chamber Music) Festival is coming up next semester. Registration is open now thru Fri Dec 16.  More info/sign up here

  • Best of luck to our students who are advancing to the next round of All-State Band auditions this weekend!