Weekly Beat | High School Edition

Symphonic Band & Wind Ensemble

Both Bands performed at the OBA Concert Band Festival on Friday, April 9 and did an excellent job. Congrats to these students and teachers!

Concert and Marching Band Uniform Fittings

Thursday, April 15 - Both uniforms are required for upcoming mandatory concerts. Find details HERE.

UBPC General Membership Meeting

Tuesday, April 13 at 7pm - Watch our communications channels for more details including Zoom link.

Resource Night

Thursday, April 22, 8:30p - 9:15p (end of Signature Symphony Rehearsal) in the High School Bus Loop. More details HERE.

New Popcornopolis Fundraiser

Start Selling Now! Orders and money are due on April 22. Popcorn will be delivered the week of May 10. This is a great fundraiser and 50% of your sales total will be applied to your CHARMS account. Popcorn is a yummy treat and also a great spring gift for friends, families, coworkers, teachers etc. All Info HERE

Current Individual Fundraisers

More info about these Fundraisers can be found HERE

• World’s Finest Chocolate - Now Available for In School Pickup

• Beef Jerky - Now Available for In School Pickup

• Shop with Scrips

• Print Happy

Drillers First Event - April 10

More info about this event can be found HERE

Tuttle Concessions Volunteers - April 23

Help us staff concessions during the Tulsa Signature Symphony Performance at Tuttle Stadium. We will close in time for you to watch your student perform. Details can be found HERE.

Work at the Wanenmacher Gun Show - This Saturday and Sunday (April 10 and 11)

Find details and the signups HERE.

Work the Koe Wetzel Concert at OneOK Stadium - Saturday (April 10)

Find details and the signups HERE.

WGI Fundraising Telethon

“The impact of canceling two World Championships and the entire 2021 competitive season cut a deep wound in the financial health of WGI Sport of the Arts”, says Director of Operations Bart Woodley. Union Indoor Percussion and Guard would have competed in those events.

Adam Bruce, Union Percussion Programs Director explained: “Union has a long history of competing and performing in WGI dating back to the 80s when indoor color guard and marching percussion were first forming. In recent years, the indoor drumline has competed in A, Open, and World class divisions at WGI, seeing success in each division. Students and parents alike love the spotlight that is shown upon the percussionists through WGI. It has been one of the premier activities that we take part in that has helped to perpetuate generations of successful percussion sections at Union.”

As you may know, we traditionally host a WGI event at Union, and the organization and program are also a huge part of our Guard program and its success over the year.

Please consider participating in this fundraising event to keep advanced marching arts alive. Find the details and donate any time or tune in to the live Telethon HERE.

Plunkett Garners Art Award

Congratulations to Union Bands Senior Emma Plunkett, who won 1st place at Mayfest in the 9-12th grade category with her coral reef sculpture. Check out a picture of her sculpture and Emma’s profile HERE.

Williams Recognized as Senior of the Month

A special shout-out to our very own XAVIER WILLIAMS, named Union High School Senior-of-the-Month for March 2021. See the details about Xavier HERE.

Desjardins Wins Composition Contest

Union Bands 11th-Grader Zander DesJardins has been recognized as winner of Call-for-Entries to create the intro music for a newly-launching podcast produced by Union Public Schools’ Department of Hope, Guidance, and Social Emotional Learning. See the full story HERE.

CLASS OF 2021:

We are preparing to recognize you in a special way at our Awards Banquet, scheduled for May 14, and we need your help! Please click the button below to submit pictures and info about yourself. Please do so by midnight on Sunday, April 25, 2021.

Login to Charms

It’s a great time of year to login to Charms and make sure your information is all up to date!

Macy’s Payment Due

The next Macy's Fee is Due By April 15. Please log into CHARMS and check your account balance.

Helpers Needed!

We need parent volunteers to help us feed and water the band and tear down rehearsal and performance equipment on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday evenings (April 21, 22, and 23) leading up to the Signature Symphony Concert. This is a great way to get behind the scenes and up close to your students band mates. Sign Up to help HERE!

REMIND

Learn more about how to sign up for important Remind messages here!

UNION H.S. GUARD SHOWCASE PERFORMANCE

• SUNDAY, APRIL 11, 2021

• 3:00 PM 4:00 PM

UBPC GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING

• TUESDAY, APRIL 13, 2021

• 7:00 PM 8:00 PM

UHS BANDS + TULSA SIGNATURE SYMPHONY REHEARSAL

• THURSDAY, APRIL 22, 2021

• 5:30 PM 9:30 PM

UHS BANDS + TULSA SIGNATURE SYMPHONY IN CONCERT

• FRIDAY, APRIL 23, 2021

• 8:00 PM 10:00 PM

UHS GUARD FRIENDS AND FAMILY CELEBRATION

• TUESDAY, MAY 4, 2021

• 7:30 PM 8:30 PM

PERCUSSION SHOWCASE CONCERT

• THURSDAY, MAY 6, 2021

• 7:00 PM 8:45 PM

UHS CONCERT BANDS PERFORMANCES: CONCERT BAND, SYMPHONIC BAND, SYMPHONIC WINDS & WIND ENSEMBLE

• MONDAY, MAY 10, 2021

• 6:30 PM 9:00 PM

2021 UHS BAND & GUARD AWARDS BANQUET

• FRIDAY, MAY 14, 2021

• 7:30 PM 10:00 PM

UHS JAZZ ENSEMBLES IN CONCERT

• MONDAY, MAY 17, 2021

• 7:00 PM 8:00 PM

UBPC GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING: ANNUAL REPORT & WELCOME NEW BOARD

• TUESDAY, MAY 18, 2021

• 7:00 PM 8:00 PM

UHS SOLO FESTIVAL

• TUESDAY, MAY 18, 2021

• 4:00 PM 7:00 PM

UHS CHAMBER WINDS CONCERT

• THURSDAY, MAY 20, 2021

• 7:00 PM 8:30 PM

UHS JAZZ ENSEMBLE #1 PERFORMS AT 'RAGGAEBASH' EVENT

• THURSDAY, MAY 20, 2021

• 6:30 PM 7:00 PM

RR SPRING TRAINING

• TUESDAY, MAY 25, 2021

• 4:30 PM 7:30 PM

RR SPRING TRAINING

• WEDNESDAY, MAY 26, 2021

• 9:00 AM 1:00 PM

RR SPRING TRAINING

• THURSDAY, MAY 27, 2021

• 9:00 AM 1:00 PM

U.H.S. Bands Early-Spring Update

Lots happening and lots to celebrate!
Check out the news and info below.

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UPCOMING SPECIAL PERFORMANCE

We are excited to partner with the Tulsa Signature Symphony for a special performance on Friday, April 23, 8:00pm at Union Tuttle Stadium. A mandatory performance for all Union H.S. Band and Guard students, this concert is a unique and exciting musical experience.

DRESS REHEARSAL
A mandatory dress rehearsal is scheduled for Thursday, April 22, from 4:30-8:30pm. A dinner break (Mazzio’s pizza!) is scheduled during this time, provided at no additional charge to students. See all dress rehearsal details here.

MUSIC
The repertoire for this concert is the finale of Tchaikovsky’s famous 1812 Overture; students will be working on this music extensively in the weeks ahead during the normal band class time. Students may download performance music here

UNIFORM
All winds and percussion students will wear the Union H.S. Marching Band uniform for this performance, as well as during the dress rehearsal. Please see details about uniforms in the article below. Students who have yet to be fitted for either the marching band uniform or the concert band formal attire uniform must register for an upcoming fitting session. More info here

GENERAL INFO / TICKETS
All details for students and details for parents, including ticket purchase information for public spectators, are available here

WORKERS SOUGHT
We are seeking Concessions Stands workers for this event. PERK: Parents working Concessions will get to see their child perform in the concert finale without having to purchase a ticket to the event! Click here to register

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UNIFORM FITTINGS

CONCERT BAND FORMAL ATTIRE UNIFORM

MARCHING BAND UNIFORM

Appointments for Concert Uniform and Marching uniform fittings are coming up on Thursday, April 8 and Thursday, April 15 , 4:00-6:30pm at Union High School.

• Concert Uniform attire is REQUIRED for the mandatory upcoming band performances on Friday, April 9 (Symphonic Band & Wind Ensemble) and Monday, May 10 (all 1st and 2nd Hour band ensembles).

• The marching band uniform is REQUIRED for the mandatory upcoming band performance on Friday evening, April 23.

• All 1st and 2nd Hour Band students who don’t yet have a concert band uniform AND/OR a marching band uniform checked will need to register for a fitting session.

• Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors: Your uniform is VERY LIKELY still at home since last school year. It is very important to try on your uniform ASAP to be sure it fits. You will need to sign up for a fitting only if you need a different sized piece(s) of the uniform.

• ***Please see ALL additional specific information here.***

And let’s have a special shout-out to our fearless, awesome Uniforms Volunteers for making sure we always look our best!

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Celebrations

2021 Union H.S. Winter Guard

Congrats to the 2021 Union H.S. Winter Guard on completing its competitive season!

Be sure to join us for an upcoming Guard exhibition performance!

• UHS Guard Showcase Event

  • Sunday, April 11, 3:00pm, UMAC, free admission

• UHS Guard Friends and Family Event

  • Tuesday, May 4, 7:30pm, UMAC, free admission

TAP ON THE PICTURES BELOW TO SEE MORE CELEBRATIONS

EMMA PLUNKETT EARNS ART AWARD

XAVIER WILLIAMS: UHS SENIOR OF THE MONTH

ZANDER DESJARDINS PRODUCES AWARD-WINNING MUSIC

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OTHER TIDBITS

SPRING TRAINING
RR 2021 Spring Training is off to a great start. Congrats Students! Please be sure to check the schedule and mark you calendar to attend all required sessions! Click here

FEATURE PERFORMANCES UPCOMING
Best of luck to our UHS Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble, both performing this Friday, April 9 at the Inaugural OBA Concert Band Festival, held at the BAPAC!

SENIORS
We need your help right now, Seniors! Please click here

AWARDS BANQUET
The Union H.S. Band & Guard Annual Awards Banquet is scheduled for Friday, May 14, 7:30pm at the UMAC. Be sure to mark your calendar for this special event that comes only once each year! All high school band and guard students are invited to attend, free of charge. Information for other public attendees will be made available on our website (under HS Events) as soon as possible.

SOLO FESTIVAL
Students who have already coordinated with a band teacher to perform a solo this semester will perform in an after-school Solo Festival on Tuesday, May 18.

UPCOMING CONCERTS
Mark your calendar now to attend as many concerts as you can! (Student performances are mandatory.)

• 8th Grade Bands - Tues, April 20, 7pm UPAC

• 6th Grade Bands - Thurs, April 29, 6pm, UMAC

• 7th Grade Bands - Mon, May 3, 7pm, UPAC

• Percussion Showcase - Thurs, May 6, 7pm UPAC

• All 4 High School Concert Bands - Mon, May 10, 7pm, UPAC

• HS Chamber Winds - Thurs, May 13, 7pm, UPAC

• HS Jazz Ensembles - Mon, May 17, 7pm, UPAC

Senior Class Information Requested

Class of 2021 Band and Guard Students!

We are preparing to recognize you in a special way at our Awards Banquet, scheduled for May 14, and we need your help! Please click the button below to submit pictures and info about yourself. Please do so by midnight on Sunday, April 25, 2021.