Bands Of America Marching Championships
We are proud to announce that the Trojan Pride will be returning to the Bands of America Grand National Championships for only the 4th time in school's history. 2013 marked the first year that the Trojan Pride ever competed at this prestigious contest, proudly making semi-finals in their first showing. The Trojan Pride looks to extend this streak and improve upon placement and overall score. A general itinerary for this trip is posted below.
Send-Off Performance Hype Video (posted on FB)
General Trip Itinerary
Tuesday - Load both Semi Trucks after school (Added to Itinerary on 11/7/24)
Wednesday - Early Luggage Check In. Load and depart. Meals enroute. Hotel Check In.
Thursday - Rehearsal. Watch bands perform for part of the day.
Friday - Preliminary Performance in the morning (tentative time is 9:45am). Afternoon Rehearsal. Semi-Finalists Announced after dinner.
Saturday - Morning rehearsal. Semi-Finals Performance. Awards ceremony. Finals.
Sunday - breakfast, depart for Jenks, arrival late evening.
Students not going on this trip are to report to the main band room 9:05 on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday with Mr. Gartner. Since there are no rehearsals that day, students should plan to do work from other classes or practice their instrument that day.
Complete and detailed itinerary is now available HERE (Updated 11/7/24).
RULES OF CONDUCT FOR OVERNIGHT TRIPS
For this trip, DVD's may be played on the bus to and from Indy. Students are allowed to bring movies on DVD's that potentially could be watched during the trip. The number and type of movies played are at the discretion of the directors and chaperones on each bus. Movies must fit the criteria listed in the rules of conduct for overnight trips (see rule #16).
Contest Information
All information for the contest - tickets, schedules, parking, bag policies, stadium regulations, eating venues, etc. are available HERE.
Bag Policy
Bands of America encourages spectators not to bring bags into venues. Only clear bags and emergency bags will be permitted. Bag policies are efffective in expediting entry into venues and provide additional safety. Spectators will be allowed to bring items such as cameras, provided they are not in cases that would violate the bag policy at the venue.
Live Stream Performance
All 2024 BOA Marching Events will be Livestreamed through BOX5 Media. Viewing options include individual events or the entire BOA season. Go to box5tv.com to subscribe.
Merchandise & BOA Souvenirs
Apparel, T-shirts, and event souvenirs are powered by PepWear. Merchandise will be available onsite at the contest and/or online at shop.musicforall.org
Chaperone Information
Chaperones selected for this trip are: Amanda Bebee, Shawn Blankenship, Robert Bowlin, Brian Brown, Carey Ensminger, Julia Ingle, Liz Schumacher, Mandy Ives, Lauren Jones, Lindsay Jackson, Tracey Kleckner, Hernan Quintanar, Paul Miller, Ina Radu, John Rothrock, Jennifer Sanders, Kelly Sanders, Jaime Tanner, Mike Thomas, Cipatli Tovar Reyes, Kenneth Walling, S.W. Winrich, Lauren Woodward, Jenny Swenson, Scott Davenport, Tonya Schlecht, Teresa Victor
Payment Information
Opt In/Opt Out Forms
The cost of the trips to Indianapolis is estimated to be $1,200. There will be five draws (payments) beginning in June and continuing through October in preparation for this fall trip. Specific dates for draws, payments due, and amounts are listed on the Opt In/Opt Out Form. All information, payment deadlines, and criteria were included on the form. Opt In/Opt Out Form.
Payment Schedule
Each payment listed in the Opt In contract is required to be in full and on time in order for students to participate in summer rehearsals, pre-band, and school rehearsals. Students and parents should be thoroughly familiar with the Trip Fund and High School Band Handbook Policies.
| Payment Due Date | Amount | Trip Balance |
| 06/28/2024 | $240.00 | $. 240.00 of $1,200.00 |
| 07/30/2024 | $240.00 | $ 480.00 of $1,200.00 |
| 08/30/2024 | $240.00 | $. 720.00 of $1,200.00 |
| 09/30/2024 | $240.00 | $. 960.00 of $1,200.00 |
| 10/30/2024 | $240.00 | $ 1,200.00 of $1,200.00 |
Payments may be made online through the trip account or a check mailed to:
Jenks Band Parents
P.O. Box 425
Jenks, OK 74037-0425
Your child will not be allowed to travel to Grand Nationals if full payment is not received by October 30, 2024.
For more information, families should refer to the high school band handbook and trip fund policy. Students and parents who have questions about this may also email Mr. Hillock.
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For more information, families should refer to the high school band handbook and trip fund policy. Students and parents who have questions about this may also email Mr. Hillock.
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