Feel free to enjoy downloads of photographs from the 2022 Senior Night.
SELECT BUTTON BELOW to view all photos.
Dwight McWilliams Photography Instructions:
Password: Redhawk@Seniors!2023
The download icon at the bottom right of the photo, downloads the selected photo only.
Website
Hub: www.unionbands.com/rr
Other: www.unionbands.com/students
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Google Calendar | www.unionbands.com/googlecalendar
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Canvas
Accept the invitation to the RR 2022 course
Lots will be posted here, particularly the items that we don’t want to post publicly on the website
Let us know if anything in Canvas isn’t working; we are aware there are some bugs and we want to fix them ASAP!
Remind
Sign up for all Remind subscription codes that apply to you
Everyone: sign up for @uhsrr (text this to 81010)
Woodwinds: @uhsww (text this to 81010)
Brasses: @uhsbrass (text this to 81010)
Percussion: @uperc-uhs (text this to 81010)
Color Guard: @uguardfall (text this to 81010)
@uhsbands is the code we use during the school year for all-things related to Union HS Band. Messages sent from this code aren’t necessarily applicable to Renegade Regiment Activities
FYI the Remind system may be getting replaced by a new product called Talking Points. We’ll keep you updated.
GroupMe | Download the app and join your section’s group discussion
Social Media
Follow us on Instagram: @unionbands
Parents join Facebook group: “Union H.S. Band Parents”
Faculty (Full Time teachers): you already know most of these people
Newest to the team: Mr. Dwyer (Percussion) and Ms. Hubbard (Color Guard)
See all faculty bios here
Technical Staff (a.k.a. “Techs”, who are part-time employees)
You’ll learn these faces and names in due time.
Not all of these teachers attend every rehearsal
Design Team (the creative people who design the competitive show)
You’ll meet most of them at some point during the season
We are fortunate to have an amazing team of designers.
We met Program Coordinator Scott Koter on Zoom
see more info about our creative team here
Student Leadership & Service Team
Section Leaders
Drum Majors
Executive Student Leaders
Task FoRRce
Volunteers | Union Band Parents Club
We have dozens of highly capable, highly dedicated adult volunteers whose passion is ensuring that you have an amazing experience in the Union Band.
Each Other | Invest time RIGHT NOW in getting to know your teammates, especially those in your section
Live a life of CHARACHTER
Respect
How we treat each other matters
Responsibility
Be prepared
Own your mistakes
Don’t take constructive criticism too personally
Gratitude
Living with ‘An Attitude of Gratitude’ pays off, because everyone likes to be appreciated.
FRIENDSHIP: make a friend and be friend
SUPPORT SYSTEMS
Lean on your on your section leaders and peers
Let others lean on you when your help and support is most needed
SPEAK UP
Injustice worsens with silence
If you see something, say something.
Don’t simply assume that your leaders and teachers know about the problem; oftentimes, they do not
BE HERE
Attending all scheduled rehearsals is PARAMOUNT to our team’s success.
There’s no way to simply “make up” for what is missed at a rehearsal; there’s so substitute for being present.
Please re-schedule other appointments whenever possible
If you absolutely must be gone, be sure to use our attendance reporting system click here
We can work out schedule conflicts with other Union activities via compromise if we have advance notice.
Let’s hold each other accountable for being here!
HEALTH & SELF-CARE
Hydration: more info here
Nutrition: more fruits/vegetables/dairy/proteins/complex carbs, less sugars & fats
HOMEWORK
Some sections will have homework, including summer progress expectations, pass-offs, etc.
Summer2022 Visual Homework: click here
FEES
See the fee schedule on our RR page: click here
If your account is Past Due (negative balance):
We can’t put you on the official Renegade Regiment roster, which means that someone else might get placed into your position.
Fees due prior to participation in the 2022 RR must be paid in full before any payment amounts will be credited to
How to make a payment
Online through your CHARMS account. Be sure to click on the blue button “Make Miscellaneous Payment”. Attempts to make online payments any other will be unsuccessful.
Mail a check or money order to: UBPC, P.O. Box 471915, Tulsa OK 74147-1915
Drop off a payment (check/cash/money order) on Tues June 14, 6-6:30pm, Union HS Stadium Concessions Window
Drop off a check or money order at the Union 8th Grade Center Band Office Lock Box DURING CAMP WEEKS ONLY (Winds June 20-24, Percussion June 27-July 1, Guard July 11-15). Do not drop off payments at the 8th Gr Center Front Desk,
Fundraising
We know that the RR participation fees are hefty; being part of a high-quality performing ensemble, complete with distance travel, is expensive. BUT IT’S WORTH IT!
2022-2023 Product Fundraiser campaigns have not yet been announced, but in the meantime, you can:
Work at OneOk Events to earn $ for your account: click here
Create a Scrip account and start earning $ for your account: this opportunity is basically FREE MONEY! click here for more info
PHYSICAL EXAM
was due on May 24, 2022
thanks to everyone who’s already completed their exam and submitted the documentation
click here to check and see if we have received your Physical Exam Documentation Password: RR2022!
if you’ve not yet completed a Physical Exam:
do so before your next summer rehearsal
remember to use Union’s exam form; we cannot accept the generic form found in most doctors or urgent care offices click here to download
submit your physical exam documentation online click here
REGISTRATION
Registering for the student participation in the 2022 Renegade Regiment is MANDATORY.
click here to check and see if we have received your Registration. Password: RR2022!
complete your Registration online click here
Union Public Schools and Union Bands is excited to announce the addition of three new members of its full-time faculty: Garett Dwyer as Percussion Director, Kylee Hubbard as Color Guard Director, and Ashley McAlister as Assistant Band Director.
Garett Dwyer
Kylee Hubbard
Ashley McAlister
Mr. Garett Dwyer, Union Percussion Director
Garett Dwyer is the Percussion Specialist at Union Public Schools in Tulsa, OK. He holds a bachelor's degree in Percussion Performance from the Indiana University (IU) Jacobs School of Music. During his time at IU, he studied Latin American drumming, Jazz vibraphone, and R&B under the direction of Michael Spiro, Steve Houghton, Joseph Gramley, among many others.
Originally from Tulsa, Oklahoma, Garett was a busy percussionist prior to his time in Indiana. His summers were full of percussion-related camps, masterclasses, and competitions. Most notably Garett was invited to perform as a cast member for the the Bluecoats Drum and Bugle Corps for their 2018 and 2019 tours, and to study at The Juilliard School in 2017.
During his undergraduate Garett was heavily involved in gigging and teaching persuasion to many students around the Bloomington, IN area. Garett is the Percussion Coordinator for Zephyrus Drum & Bugle Corps (Bixby, OK) and helped lead Edgewood Highschool (Ellettsville, IN) to their first IPA PSA State Championship in the 2022 season as the Front Ensemble Coordinator. Recently, Garett has worked with artists such as Bootsy Collins, Kenneth " Babyface" Edmonds, and is frequently in the recording studio.
Kylee Hubbard joins the Union team in 2022 as Color Guard Programs Director.
Ms. Kylee Hubbard, Union Color Guard Director
She has previously worked in Indianapolis with the World-Class programs Fishers High School, Avon High School, and Center Grove High School.
Her drum corps teaching and leadership experience includes Carolina Crown from 2012-2016 (winning the George Zingali Outstanding Color Guard Award in 2016), and the Boston Crusaders from 2017-present (winning the George Zingali Oustanding Color Guard Award in 2018 and 2019).
Additional experience includes judging for Color Guard Alliance of the Philippines Inc., clinician work with SASi-The Leadership People, and educational webinars and seminars with ColorguardEDU, Marching Arts Education, and the Calgary Stampede.
Ms. Hubbard continues to expand her studies in performance, education, and leadership. With a curiosity in creativity and a passion for problem-solving, she feels that growth is boundless and will always be in pursuit of excellence. She is absolutely thrilled to be joining the team at Union Bands.
Ashley McAlister joined the Union Bands as Assistant Director in 2022. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Music from the University of Arkansas and her Master’s degree in Instrumental Music Education from the University of North Alabama. She was a member of the Razorback Marching Band, and she served as a graduate assistant for the University of North Alabama Marching Pride. She was also a member of the Sigma Omicron chapter of the Sigma Alpha Iota International Music Fraternity.
Mrs. Ashley McAlister, Union Bands Assistant Director
Previously, Mrs. McAlister was the Director of Bands at Poteau Public Schools. During her time at Poteau, she directed the Pride of Poteau marching band. She was also the director of the high school symphonic band, high school jazz band, high school percussion ensemble, 6th grade beginning bands, 7th grade bands, and 8th grade bands. Her ensembles achieved superior ratings at both the district and state levels. Mrs. McAlister taught elementary music at Kilby Laboratory School in Florence, AL and at Thomas Jefferson Elementary School in Tulsa. She has been an adjunct band staff member for numerous high school bands throughout the states of Texas, Alabama, and Oklahoma.
Mrs. McAlister marched with Memphis Sound Drum and Bugle Corps in 2005, 2006, and won a DCI World Championship with Memphis Sound in 2007. She also served as trumpet section leader in 2007. She finished her drum corps marching career by aging out with the Bluecoats Drum and Bugle Corps in 2009. After aging out, she was a visual technician and assistant visual caption head for Forte Drum and Bugle Corps. Mrs. McAlister continues to serve the drum corps community as a member of Box 7 Ministries.
Ashley lives in Tulsa with her husband Will and their beautiful daughter Adeline. She enjoys spending time with her family, reading, and playing with her two dogs Bailey and Moose.
