UBPC Resource Night
Come see us in the UBPC Resource Room (UHS building: band hallway near band room #3)
Student Account Payments Accepted
Merchandise Pick Up
Fundraising Check Out
Union H.S. Jazz Ensembles in Concert
Union H.S. Band Room #1
Doors open at 6:30pm
Free Admission
Seating is limited.
Student performer call-time: 6:00pm
UBPC Parents Meeting
Come join us for Hot Chocolate, Information, and other Resources!
Meet in Band Room 1 at Union High School.
NBDA Jr. High Honor Band Clinic [FRI]
7th, 8th, & 9th Graders who auditioned into the NBDA All-District Honor Band will participate in a Clinic & Concert led by distinguished clinician conductors and featuring elevated repertoire.
Communication
Please subscribe to the REMIND codes for this event:
• 9th Graders: @Union9NBDA
• 8th Graders: @UnionNBDA8
• 7th Graders: @Union7NBDA
Friday, February 17: CLINICS
SCHEDULE
8:00am ***Freshmen Only*** First period Union H.S. concert band classes meet as normal
PRE-CLINIC INTER-CAMPUS TRANSPORTATION
9:55am 7th Grade Members: SHUTTLE BUS from U67GC to UHS
9:45am 8th Grade Members: SHUTTLE BUS from U8GC to UHS
CLINIC SESSIONS
10:00am Clinic registration & seating
10:30am Morning Rehearsal
12:30pm Lunch Break
9th Graders
Students may choose between:
Ride bus to local lunch location (multiple restaurant options); paid on-your-own.
Bring your own lunch
Please RSVP here
7th & 8th Graders
Students may choose between:
Pizza Lunch served on campus; location is the UMAC Classrooms. Includes at least 3 slices of pizza, and bottled water. $5 billed to the student’s CHARMS account.
Bring-Your-Own lunch.
Please RSVP here
Parent volunteers are requested: click here
2:00pm Afternoon Rehearsal
5:00pm Dismissal
Please plan for transportation home from Union High School.
ITEMS NEEDED FOR THE DAY
Pencil
Music folder
Instrument(s)
WEAR: Comfortable but within school dress code and that which represents Union well
NBDA POLICIES
Absence from a full morning, afternoon, or evening rehearsal session will result in the automatic termination of the participant.
The band chairperson will deal with any absence or substantial tardiness after consultation with the clinician and the student’s band director. The chairperson’s decision will be final.
The band chairperson will also have the authority and responsibility to lower chair positions and/or remove the student from the band if his/her conduct in any way become a problem. The chairperson is expected to support the clinician in matters concerning student conduct.
If a student is not able to attend the clinic or concert, please have your director contact the district president so an alternate can be contacted. In addition, please send your folder with your director to the clinic for the other players to use.
NBDA Jr. High Honor Band Clinic & Concert [SAT]
7th, 8th, & 9th Graders who auditioned into the NBDA All-District Honor Band will participate in a Clinic & Concert led by distinguished clinician conductors and featuring elevated repertoire.
Saturday, February 15: CLINICS + CONCERTS
SCHEDULE
8:15am Building unlocked
8:45am In-chair and ready for Rehearsal
9:00am Morning Clinic Rehearsal
12:00pm Lunch Break (on your with own OR with family OR bus to lunch) RSVP here
1:15pm ALL GROUPS CHANGE INTO CONCERT ATTIRE AFTER LUNCH. 9th Graders will wear Union-issued concert attire, 7th and 8th Graders will wear standard concert black.
1:30pm Pre-Concert WARM-UP
CONCERTS
LOCATION: Union Performing Arts Center. Free admission.
SCHEDULE of PERFORMANCES
2:00pm 7th Grade Band PERFORMANCE
2:30pm (approx) 8th Grade Band PERFORMANCE
3:00pm (approx) 9th Grade Band PERFORMANCE
ITEMS NEEDED FOR THE DAY
Lunch plan
Pencil
Music folder
Instrument(s)
REHEARSAL WEAR: Comfortable but within school dress code and that which represents Union well
PERFORMANCE WEAR:
9th Graders will wear Union-issued concert attire, including black shoes/socks.
7th and 8th Graders will wear standard concert black, including black shoes/socks.
NOTES
Parents: we strongly encourage you to join us at 2:00pm on Saturday at the UPAC for the performances.
NBDA POLICIES
Absence from a full morning, afternoon, or evening rehearsal session will result in the automatic termination of the participant.
The band chairperson will deal with any absence or substantial tardiness after consultation with the clinician and the student’s band director. The chairperson’s decision will be final.
The band chairperson will also have the authority and responsibility to lower chair positions and/or remove the student from the band if his/her conduct in any way become a problem. The chairperson is expected to support the clinician in matters concerning student conduct.
If a student is not able to attend the clinic or concert, please have your director contact the district president so an alternate can be contacted. In addition, please send your folder with your director to the clinic for the other players to use.
NBDA Jr. High Honor Band Clinic & Concert [SAT]
7th, 8th, & 9th Graders who auditioned into the NBDA All-District Honor Band will participate in a Clinic & Concert led by distinguished clinician conductors and featuring elevated repertoire.
Communication
Please subscribe to the REMIND codes for this event:
• 9th Graders: @Union9NBDA
• 8th Graders: @UnionNBDA8
• 7th Graders: @Union7NBDA
Saturday, February 18: CLINICS + CONCERTS
SCHEDULE
8:15am Building unlocked
8:45am In-chair and ready for Rehearsal
9:00am Morning Clinic Rehearsal
12:00pm Lunch Break (on your with own OR with family OR bus to lunch) RSVP here
1:15pm ALL GROUPS CHANGE INTO CONCERT ATTIRE AFTER LUNCH. 9th Graders will wear Union-issued concert attire, 7th and 8th Graders will wear standard concert black.
1:30pm Pre-Concert WARM-UP
CONCERTS
LOCATION: Union Performing Arts Center. Free admission.
SCHEDULE of PERFORMANCES
2:00pm 7th Grade Band PERFORMANCE
2:30pm (approx) 8th Grade Band PERFORMANCE
3:00pm (approx) 9th Grade Band PERFORMANCE
ITEMS NEEDED FOR THE DAY
Lunch plan
Pencil
Music folder
Instrument(s)
REHEARSAL WEAR: Comfortable but within school dress code and that which represents Union well
PERFORMANCE WEAR:
9th Graders will wear Union-issued concert attire, including black shoes/socks.
7th and 8th Graders will wear standard concert black, including black shoes/socks.
NOTES
Parents: we strongly encourage you to join us at 2:00pm on Saturday at the UPAC for the performances.
NBDA POLICIES
Absence from a full morning, afternoon, or evening rehearsal session will result in the automatic termination of the participant.
The band chairperson will deal with any absence or substantial tardiness after consultation with the clinician and the student’s band director. The chairperson’s decision will be final.
The band chairperson will also have the authority and responsibility to lower chair positions and/or remove the student from the band if his/her conduct in any way become a problem. The chairperson is expected to support the clinician in matters concerning student conduct.
If a student is not able to attend the clinic or concert, please have your director contact the district president so an alternate can be contacted. In addition, please send your folder with your director to the clinic for the other players to use.
UBPC Resource Night
Come see us in the UBPC Resource Room (UHS building: band hallway near band room #3)
Student Account Payments Accepted
Merchandise Pick Up
Fundraising Check Out
UBPC Resource Night
Come see us in the UBPC Resource Room (UHS building: band hallway near band room #3)
Student Account Payments Accepted
Merchandise Pick Up
Fundraising Check Out
UHS Bands Spring Concert: Concert Winds, Symphonic Band, Symphonic Winds, Wind Ensemble
TIMES
AUDIENCE
UPAC Audience DOORS OPEN at 6:45pm
STUDENT ARRIVAL
Concert Winds students will begin warm-up at 6:00pm on the UPAC Stage
Symphonic Band students will begin warm-up at 6:15pm in Band Room #3.
Symphonic Winds students will begin warm-up at 6:30pm in Band Room #1
Wind Ensemble students will begin warm-up at 6:30pm in Band Room #2
PERFORMANCES
The order of performances is Concert Winds, Symphonic Band, Symphonic Winds, and then Wind Ensemble.
Following the last piece of the final group, all students will turn in their concert attire, originally checked out in summer/fall of 2024. See all details and policies here.
STUDENT POLICIES
Students will wear the school-issue formal concert attire as the mandatory dress for this performance.
Students will observe each other’s performances.
Union H.S. NonComp Band in Concert
Student Arrival 6:15pm
Doors Open 6:45pm
Performance 7:00pm
All-State 2nd/Final Round Auditions Prep Clinic @ OKCU
***Transportation is ON-YOUR-OWN***
2024 Renegade Regiment Grand Nationals Send-Off Performance
Gates Open at 8:00pm
Performance at 8:30pm
Admission is Free and Open to the Public
RR Weekly Full Ensemble Rehearsal [TUES]
Winds and Perc: wear silver shirt + black shorts
UBPC Parents Meeting
Come join us for Resources and information about Bands of America Grand Nationals!
Meet in Band Room 1 at Union High School.
UBPC Resource Night
Come see us in the UBPC Resource Room (UHS building: band hallway near band room #3)
Student Account Payments Accepted
Merchandise Pick Up
Fundraising Check Out
RR GUARD Weekly Sectional Rehearsal
Occurs weekly on Mondays from 4:30 - 6:30p during the fall season, with rare exception
Tues Sept 3
RR PERCUSSION Weekly Sectional Rehearsal
Occurs weekly on Mondays from 4p- 6:30p during fall season, with rare exception.
Tues Sept 3
RR Weekly Full Ensemble Rehearsal [FRI]
Winds and Perc: wear silver shirt + black shorts
RR Brasses and Woodwinds Weekly Sectional Rehearsal
Weekly on Tuesdays during the fall season, 4-6pm, with rare exceptions:
Thurs Aug 29
RR Weekly Full Ensemble Rehearsal [FRI]
Winds and Perc: wear silver shirt + black shorts
RR Weekly Full Ensemble Rehearsal [TUES]
Winds and Perc: wear silver shirt + black shorts
RR Full Ensemble Rehearsal + Send-Off Performance for BOA STL Super-Regional [THURS]
Winds and Perc: wear silver shirt + black shorts
OCU 2024 Saxophone Day, ft. Nicki Roman
What: The OCU Saxophone Day is an annual event open to saxophonists of all backgrounds and skill levels, age 11+. This exciting event features guest artist masterclasses, workshops, a guest artist recital, exhibitors, vendors, and a large saxophone choir. Each year, a world-class saxophonist is featured as a special guest artist.
This year’s featured artist is: Dr. Nicki Roman!
Dr. Nicki Roman is the Professor of Saxophone at the University of Illinois School of Music, saxophonist with Splinter Reeds, and Selmer Paris & Vandoren Artist. Click here to learn more…
When: Saturday, October 19, 2024
8:30am-9:00am: Checkin + warmup
9:00am-10:15am: Saxophone Choir rehearsal
10:30am-11:30am: Nicki Roman recital
11:30am-1:00pm: Lunch (on own) + visit exhibitors
1:00pm-1:45pm: Nicki Roman workshop
2:00pm-3:45pm: Nicki Roman masterclass (performance slots available by application!)
4:00pm-5:00pm: Full Saxophone Choir rehearsal, group photo
5:00pm: Final Saxophone Choir concert and farewell
Where: Wanda L. Bass School of Music
2501 N Blackwelder Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73106
Please direct any questions to Dr. Joshua Heaney (jheaney@okcu.edu)
RR Full Ensemble Rehearsal [THURS: SPECIAL PRE-REGIONAL REHEARSAL]
rehearsal attire is unspecified