Auditions for the the 2021-2022 Union H.S Jazz Ensembles have taken place and the rosters are now published. Congrats to everyone who participated. Positions in all sections are still available; please contact Mr. Cole for more information.

Union Jazz Ensemble 1

Alto 1 Dylan Sneed
Alto 2 David Elmore
Tenor 1 Kyler Crissinger
Tenor 2 Jack Hall
Bari Grant Myers

Trumpet 1 Elisha Van Dusen
Trumpet 2 Adin Whitley
Trumpet 3 Kaleb Weatherford
Trumpet 4 Austin Titsworth

Trombone 1 David Kolb
Trombone 2 Sean Tonquest
Trombone 3 James Hayes
Bass Trombone Kaitlyn Ziegenbein

Piano TBA
Guitar Siannan Dunn
Bass Stephanie Trotman
Percussion Aiden Carrera, Caleb Barrows

Union Jazz Ensemble 2

Alto TBA
Tenor 1 Joseph Ronquillo Mendoza
Tenor 2 Katelyn Thralls
Bari TBA

Trumpet TBA

Trombone 1 Belal Hossain
Trombone 2 TBA
Trombone 3 TBA

Piano TBA
Guitar Dylan Cousins
Bass Marcus Olmstead, Noah Baluh
Drums Gabriel Sorrels

2021 UHS BAND & GUARD AWARDS BANQUET

FRIDAY, MAY 14, 2021
7:30 PM 10:00 PM
UMAC ARENA (MAP)

This event is for Union Band/Guard students and their families to celebrate the year’s accomplishments and events, and for our most-deserving students to be be especially recognized.

While this event is free, we do ask everyone to RSVP so we can ensure our numbers meet recommendations for Covid-19 safety. Masks are required at this event. Households are welcome to sit together; other attendees are encouraged to socially distance.

Dessert and bottled water will be served.

R.S.V.P. HERE

UHS SOLO FESTIVAL

TUESDAY, MAY 18, 2021
4:00 PM 7:00 PM
UHS BAND ROOMS (MAP)

2021-22 UHS CONCERT BAND AUDITIONS

WED, MAY 19, 20218:00 AM FRI, MAY 21, 202110:00 AM
UHS (MAP)

auditions are required of every student and are assessed for a class grade
the results of the auditions will place each student enrolled for band class in 2021-22 into one of the leveled concert band ensembles
auditions take place during class time
exact audition rooms for each instrument TBA
audition music and exact instructions available via Canvas
- High School Band students click here
- 8th Grade Band students click here
- UHS Virtual Band students click here

UHS JAZZ ENSEMBLES IN CONCERT

MONDAY, MAY 17, 2021
7:00 PM 8:00 PM
UPAC (MAP)

UHS JAZZ ENSEMBLE #1 PERFORMS AT 'RAGGAEBASH' EVENT

THURSDAY, MAY 20, 2021
6:30 PM 7:00 PM
UHS TRACK FIELD (MAP)

UBPC GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING: ANNUAL REPORT & WELCOME NEW BOARD

We welcome all band parents who wish to attend, but items will be geared towards current 8th grade and high school families!

TUESDAY, MAY 18, 2021
7:00 PM 8:00 PM

This meeting will be held in person in the High School Band Room 1 and via Zoom video conferencing: Watch our communication channels for Zoom details.

Check out these great summer percussion camps:

**https://www.okcu.edu/music/performing-arts-academy/summer/percussion**

**https://steinhardt.nyu.edu/programs/percussion-studies/summer-workshops/nyu-broadway-percussion-seminar**

**https://finearts.tcu.edu/music/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2021/04/TCU-Percussion-Camp-2021.pdf**

DID YOU KNOW?

For the past fifty years, the U.S. Department of Agriculture has been tracking how much Americans spend on their children, and the numbers are staggering. From birth to eighteen, the U.S.D.A. estimates that, for a child born in 2009, an “average family” will spend $241,452 raising that child!

No one can argue that the investment in your children represents a considerable sum that you would be wise to watch and protect. You want to plan for success and to protect your greatest assets. And that’s what MUSIC does.

For young people, music:

· keeps kids away from drugs and alcohol

· keeps kids from being bullied

· keeps kids in a safe space

· helps kids find academic success

But more than that, music also means:

· more laughter

· more friends

· more memories

· more meaningful experiences

· more influential adults in their lives

In short, music represents your best hopes for your child!

Getting older means worrying about the future — especially your biggest investments. Since your child is in music, that investment is only going to grow!

Have a great end to this crazy school year, and let us know if we can help in any way.

Your Union Bands Faculty

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
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OneOK Field Concessions

Come work the concession stand at OneOK field for a Drillers, FC Soccer, or Bedlam Baseball Event in the first half of May and earn money for your student’s band/guard account! Find more details HERE.