Vinita Blue Pride Band

Congratulations to the 2012-2013 Blue Pride Band Leadership Team.

Drum Major: Aly Clarkson

Head Brass Section Leader: Ryan Miller
Head WW Section Leader: Michael Snowden
Asst. WW Section Leader: Chelsie Bynum
Asst. WW Section leader: Danielle McComb

Co-Percussion Section Leaders: Collin Sanders and Harley Riley
Pit Captain: Calvin Wynn

Greetings from The Pride of Oklahoma!

I hope your year is ending well as you are beginning to look forward to the upcoming marching season.

I am very excited to tell you that thanks to the cooperation of the OU Athletics Department, The Pride of Oklahoma is once again inviting high school band members to join us on the field as part of a special Band and Spirit Day performance! This exciting event will take place on Saturday, September 8, 2012 in conjunction with the Oklahoma vs. Florida A&M game.

The flyer regarding this event is attached.

Here are the important details:

FOR STUDENTS:
Student cost is $55 per person (plus a $5 handling fee/ticket ordered) and includes (at no additional cost):

* Attending and participating in the Pride rehearsal that day
* Enjoying a box lunch together before the game (exclusive to participants only)
* Receiving a 2012 OU HS Band and Spirit Day T-shirt (exclusive to participants only)
* Performing a “standstill” number at halftime with the 2012 Pride of Oklahoma in front of 85,000 fans! (exclusive to participants only)
* A reserved seat for the OU vs. FAMU game

* Individual band members or their parents/directors can fill out our Registration Form ONLINE at
http://bands.ou.edu/bandandspiritday/ NO LATER THAN July 23rd at 5 PM. All orders will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis and tickets are subject to availability.
* Kickoff time for this game has not yet been solidified. Logistical information about game day will be sent to each participant at the EMAIL ADRESSES PROVIDED DURING ONLINE REGISTRATION once the kickoff has been confirmed (Please be sure the email address is correct and one that is checked, since that is how we will be contacting you).

FOR DIRECTORS/PARENTS/BUS DRIVERS or any other adults attending:
* Parents and Directors can purchase tickets for $55 each (plus a $5 handling fee/ticket) as well. Please note that ONLY high school band participants will be provided lunch, a t-shirt, and granted field access at halftime. (If bringing a bus load of students, don’t forget about a ticket for the bus driver!) Your purchase price includes a ticket only.

We are very excited at the prospect of having your students join us at halftime of the OU vs. FAMU game. For complete details about this event, please see the attached flyer or visit the registration site at http://bands.ou.edu/bandandspiritday I hope you will consider making this opportunity available to your students. This is going to be a memorable experience for all of us associated with The Pride of Oklahoma!

Please share this with anyone in the 9 – 12 grades you think might be interested! (prior marching experience is not required; however, the student must be at least in the 9th grade at the beginning of Fall 2012 season).

Please contact me with any questions regarding this event. Ticket questions need to be directed to the ticket office number listed on the flyer.

Boomer Sooner!
Debra

Dr. Debra Traficante w Assistant Director of University Bands
University of Oklahoma w Catlett School of Music
500 W. Boyd, Suite 116 w Norman, OK w 73019
Work: 405.325.2731 w Fax: 405.325.7062
Website: bands.ou.edu w Email: dltrafic@ou.edu