Burke Instrumental Updates '22-'23
Week of 12/12/22
Student Section
NEW SMORE
Congratulations
Congratulations to students in the symphonic orchestra, jazz band, and concert band on a wonderful concert this past week!
Also, a job well done to the Black Pep Band.
Honors Projects
All City Honors Band and Orchestra
Results for All City will most likely be shared the week of December 12 (probably Wednesday or Thursday - check TEAMS).
Here is the timeline for All City this year:
- Monday, November 28 - Thursday, December 1 - Auditions in class
- Tuesday, January 24 - Rehearsal #1 @ Central, 6:30pm-8:30pm
- Wednesday, February 1 - Rehearsal #2 @ Central/TAC, 6:30pm-8:30pm
- Thursday, February 2 - Rehearsal #3 @ TAC, all Day
- Saturday, February 4 - Dress Rehearsal/Performance @ Holland Performing Arts Center, Afternoon/Evening
Basketball Band
Each year, our band gets divided into two band (Black and Gold) to support the Boys and Girls Varsity Basketball Teams. The rosters of the two bands is available on TEAMS. Students are allowed to attend more games than they are assigned. The list of dates is below:
Our next game is Thursday, December 15 and will feature the Gold Band. Call time is 4:00pm in the instrumental music room.
Thursday, Dec. 15 - Gold
Thursday, Jan. 26 - Black
Friday, Feb. 3 - Gold
Saturday, Feb. 11 - Black AND Gold
Mario Kart Tournament
BOA Pictures
You can find and order pictures from our Bands of America performance here: https://bandgroupphotography.com/BOA/Index.html
- Select 09/24/22 - BOA Iowa (Waukee) Regional
- Select Omaha Burke H.S.
OMI Pictures
Wilson Martinez Photography was at OMI to photograph groups as they performed. You can find and order pictures from the Omaha Burke Marching Band performance here: https://photographybywilson.pixieset.com/omi2022/omahaburke/
*Disclaimer: While Wilson Martinez Photography tries to capture each performer during a performance, sometimes it is not logistically possible. Drill design, limited viewing in between or behind performers, location of the photographer on the field, and one single photographer to cover an entire show, there are just too many variables.*
NSBA State Marching Contest Pictures
Wilson Martinez Photography was at the NSBA State Marching Contest to photograph groups as they performed. You can find and order pictures from the Omaha Burke Marching Band performance here: https://photographybywilson.pixieset.com/nsba2022/omahaburke/
*Disclaimer: While Wilson Martinez Photography tries to capture each performer during a performance, sometimes it is not logistically possible. Drill design, limited viewing in between or behind performers, location of the photographer on the field, and one single photographer to cover an entire show, there are just too many variables.*
Upcoming Events
Here are the upcoming rehearsals in the next two weeks for orchestra and band:
Here are our upcoming instrumental music performances and events:
- Basketball Band (Gold) - Home Basketball Games - Thursday, December 15 - 4:00pm-9:30pm
Here are the upcoming 2023 Marching Band Leadership training sessions:
- Friday, December 16
Help Wanted
Nebraska Furniture Mart Gift Wrapping
Instrumental music parents and students! Join us to spread holiday cheer while we wrap gifts at Nebraska Furniture Mart while earning money for our programs!
Saturday, December 17th
10:30am-1:00pm
1:00pm-4:00pm
4:00pm-7:00pm
Special Opportunities
Instrumental Music Boosters' Corner
Yard Signs
Booster Meeting
Booster Shutterfly
Many years ago, one of our parents created a Burke band boosters shutterfly account so we can all share our pictures with each other. If you would like to join this site, go to https://omahaburkeband.shutterfly.com, create an account if you don't have one and ask to be added to the OmahaBurkeBand site. You may add your pictures for others to see after you become a member and can see all the other pictures parents post. Spread the word of this site to other parents and fans of Burke Band. If you know of anyone that would like to be added, please have them send their request to us and we would be more than happy to add them.
On-going/Passive Fundraising Efforts
Baker's Community Rewards:
You suggested it and now we have accomplished it! Baker's Community Rewards is set up for Burke Band Boosters! If you own a Baker's Plus card, go here, https://www.bakersplus.com/signin?redirectUrl=/account/communityrewards/, and link your Baker's Plus card to our organization. Either change organizations or set up your community rewards organization. It is under Burke Band Boosters or our organization number is UN107. The Boosters will receive a percentage back of what you spend at Baker's. Any questions, contact us at burkebandboosters2@gmail.com
Amazon Smile:
Purchase items from Amazon through this link and we receive 0.5% of the purchase on eligible items with no additional cost to you. You can use the Smile.Amazon.com link below to save and help the program out!!
https://smile.amazon.com/ch/26-0503761
TAGG app:
Local business, restaurants, and services registered with Together a Greater Good (TAGG) contribute a portion of your purchases to our instrumental music groups with no additional cost to you. If you're new to TAGG, you can create a simple account using your phone number at https://TAGG.Today. When selecting who to support, search for Burke High School, then click on the downward looking arrow and it will show all the clubs that you can support at Burke, just choose the band from that drop down menu. Please visit https://togetheragreatergood.com/tagg2022/ and follow the instructions to sync your previous TAGG account and keep TAGGing away at https://TAGG.Today. TAGG allows us to raise money without selling anything or asking for donations, so every little bit helps!
Instrumental Music Boosters on Remind
Please contact me at president@omahaburkeband.com.
Points of Inspiration
Quote of the Week
Burke High School Instrumental Music Department
Website: www.omahaburkeband.com
Location: 12200 Burke Blvd
Phone: (531) 299-3949
Twitter: @BurkeMarching