Union 8th GRadE BAND
Union Eighth Grade Band students meet daily during one of two class periods at the Union 8th Grade Center. Students receive intermediate level instruction with multiple performance opportunities throughout the school year.
Directors
Mr. Trey Pritner
Union 8th Grade Bands Coordinator
Office Phone: 918-357-7938
Email: pritner.trey@unionps.org
Percussion Instructor
Mr. Garett Dwyer
Assistant Directors
Mrs. Ashley McAlister
Mr. Matt Barnes
Color Guard Director
Ms. Hubbard
Parent To-Do Items & Due Dates:
ASAP: Login to Charms and update student and parent contact information (www.UnionBands.com/charms)
September 1, 2023: Paperwork Due COMPLETE HERE
October 15, 2023: Pay your $65.00 Band Fee (www.UnionBands.com/charms)
February 15, 2024: If necessary, opt out of the Spring Trip (OPT OUT HERE)
February 15, 2024: Spring Trip Chaperone Applications are due. (Apply to Chaperone HERE)
March 1st, 2024: Pay the first Trip Fee of approx. $150.00 (www.UnionBands.com/charms)
April 1st, 2024: Pay the second Trip Fee of approx. $150.00 (www.UnionBands.com/charms)
Have a question? Email Laura Aaron, our Middle School Coordinator with the Union Band Parents Club | email
Regiment Indoor 2024
WHAT & WHY
"Regiment Indoor" is a performance-training group available to Union band students in the 8th grade. The purpose of this group is to provide an opportunity for students to learn and refine the movement and leadership skills needed for participation in the Union H.S. Renegade Regiment during the fall semester.
WHO
All Union Bands 8th graders who intend to participate for the 2024 Union Renegade Regiment Competitive Marching Band should come to learn what it is like to be a committed member of a marching ensemble and learn movement fundamentals needed for the marching band activity.
WHERE
Union 8th Grade Center | Band Rooms, Gymnasiums, Outdoors (weather permitting)
WHEN
Weekly on Thursdays during the 2024 Spring Semester (Jan. 11 - May 2), 3:00-5:00pm.
A Showcase demonstration will be performed for parents to see on Thurs May 2 at 4:30pm.
TRANSPORTATION
All participating students must arrange for transportation home following each Friday session. Students are to be picked up by a parent/guardian, promptly just after 5:00pm in the south loop of the 8th Grade Center campus.
OTHER DETAILS & Expectations
Each participating student will commit to being present at every scheduled rehearsal. Unavoidable absences must be documented through the online accountability system and excused by a staff member. Please email Mrs. McAlister regarding attendance issues.
A snack is provided to participating students upon arriving at the band room after school. Students should bring water to each rehearsal.
COMMUNICATION: The Remind system code for this ensemble is @RR-indoor
