Allen Eagle Escadrille TWIB Notes

AHS/LFC had SEVEN BANDS earn first division ratings in Concert & Sightreading and FOUR BANDS earn Sweepstakes awards (first division ratings from all six judges). Judges enjoyed performances and appreciated the staff and students for hosting a great contest.

Jazz Ensemble at Wylie East Jazz Festival

The jazz ensemble had a great performance earning a first division rating at the Wylie East Jazz Festival. This completes the contest season for the Jazz Ensembles.

Varsity & JV Red Winterguard at NTCA Championships

Varsity and JV Red had their final contest this weekend at Flower Mound and Coppell High School. JV Red placed 10th in the SAA Championships. Varsity earned 2nd in their round at prelims and earned 4th place in SA Finals (out of 31 North Texas guards).

• JV Blue - 1/27/2024 - 2nd Place
• JV Blue - 2/3/2024 - 3rd Place
• JV Red - 2/3/2024 - 3rd Place
• Varsity - 2/3/2024 - 3rd place
• JV Red - 2/18/2024 - WGI Dallas Finalist
• Varsity - 3/3/2024 - WGI Austin Finalist
• Varsity - 4/7/2024 - NTCA State Championship Finalist (4th)

Band and Colorguard! Come out and celebrate another incredible year! CLICK HERE to get your tickets.

The Band Banquet is set for Saturday, May 4, from 5:30pm - 10:00pm. Doors open at 5:30pm, with dinner being served at 6pm. After dinner, there will be a presentation of awards. Students will end the night with a dance in the PAC Commons and optional games in the Black Box Theater.

Get your tickets by April 15 before the $5 price increase. All ticket sales end at midnight on May 1. Don't miss this fun and Celestial night!

Questions? CLICK HERE or email Tracy Walker at PublicRelations@AllenBand.com

All 2024-2025 Band students are required to attend our two movement camps and registration. Please make appropriate arrangements to be at all three events. Please know that 2024-2025 Band Fees payments are expected at registration. See required band fees below. Mr. Camp will email the 2024-2025 Guard Fees this week.

• April 16 Movement Camp 1: 5pm-6:30pm (AHS Competition Gym)
• April 23 Movement Camp 2: 5pm-6:30pm (AHS Competition Gym)
• April 25 Registration: 5pm-8pm

Band Fees Required on April 25: All items are required for all band students. You do not need to buy them if you already own them and still fit. These are the only fees we charge for the entire year. Optional trips are separate fees.

• Refreshment Fee - $85
• UDB App Pro - $30
• Dri-Fit Shirt - $20
• Uniform Cleaning Fee - $55
• Marching Shoes - $50
• Uniform Undershirt (Blue) - $55
• Uniform Show Shirt - $65
• Uniform Gloves - $5
• Show Shako Wrap - $50
• School owned Instrument Usage Fee - $125
• The school owned instrument usage fee applies to all percussion , oboe, bassoon, bass clarinet, tenor saxophone, baritone saxiophone, horn/mellophone, bass trombone, euphonium, tuba/sousaphone.

If you are interested in trying out for drum major or SLT, we will begin our training/workshops this Tuesday. They will be held (mostly) on Wednesdays from 4:30pm-6pm in the AHS Band Hall. The first 45 minutes will be general leadership/SLT training and the second 45 minutes will be specific training for drum majors. AHS & LFC Wind Ensembles will be required to attend the first 45 minutes of the SLT workshops as part of their Musicianship Class. Seniors will be able to share their experiences with the class.

SLT/Drum Major Workshops

• Wed, April 10 4:30-6pm
• Wed, April 17: 4:30-6pm
• Wed, April 24: 4:30-6pm

CLICK HERE to see next year's Concert Band Placements (winds only). CLICK HERE to see next year's Jazz placements. YOU NEED TO BE LOGGED INTO YOUR ALLEN ISD ACCOUNT TO VIEW DOCUMENT. The AHS master schedule is being constructed based on our band classes. There will not be class conflicts with Dual Credit and STEAM classes. Do not assume that next year's band, Dual credit, or STEAM classes are the same class periods as this year. Please let Dr. Obado know if your name is not listed and planning on being in band next year.

Log in to sign up! Questions, email Cindy at volunteers@allenband.com.

• 4.25 Band Registration
• 5.4 Band Banquet

Band Banquet tickets are now on sale! Don't miss this Celestial event! May 4 from 5:30 - 10p, come out and celebrate with your friends and reminiscence on a year that went by way too fast! Dinner... awards... dancing... games... you don't want to miss it. Get your tickets by April 15 before the prices increase. For more info and to purchase tickets visit allenband.com/banquet.

Join us for our April Membership Meeting Monday, April 8th, at 7:00 pm in the band hall. Get an update from the booster club and Dr. Obado.

The following is the 2024-2025 ABBA Executive Board Slate. This will be voted on in the April General Membership Meeting on Monday, April 8 at 7:00pm in the band hall.

• President - Justine Anderson
• 1st VP Membership - Tim Hogan
• 2nd VP Ways and Means - Debbie Newcomer
• 3rd VP Logistics - Jeremy Anderson
• 4th VP Volunteers - Denise Lane
• 5th VP Public Relations - Joe Vaneck
• 6th VP Student Specialties - Karen Burwell
• Treasurer - Tim Bray
• Secretary - Kellie Koch

The band staff is already preparing for the 2024 marching season. See image below for the required Spring and Summer required events.

If you are interested in trying out for drum major or SLT, we will begin our training/workshops after Spring Break. They will be held (mostly) on Wednesdays from 4:30pm-6pm in the AHS Band Hall. The first 45 minutes will be general leadership/SLT training and the second 45 minutes will be specific training for drum majors. AHS & LFC Wind Ensembles will be required to attend the first 45 minutes of the SLT workshops as part of their Musicianship Class.

SLT/Drum Major Workshops

• Wed, March 20: 4:30-6pm
• Wed, March 27: 4:30-6pm
• Tues, April 2: 4:30-6pm
• Wed, April 10 4:30-6pm
• Wed, April 17: 4:30-6pm
• Wed, April 24: 4:30-6pm

Drum Major Tryouts

• Mon, April 29 (Phase 1 - After School)
• Wed, May 1 (Phase 2 - After School)

SLT Tryouts

• Mon, May 6 (Woodwinds - After School)
• Tues, May 7 (Brass - After School)
• Guard & Percussion Tryouts will be scheduled by Mr. Camp/Mr. Locke

Additional Required SLT Dates

If chosen as an SLT, you are required to go to all spring/summer band events and SLT training. Summer SLT training will be on the following dates:

• Thurs, May 30 (after music camp): SASI Leadersnip Training (time TBA)
• Fri, May 31: SASI Leadership training (time TBA)
• Mon, July 22: Summer Leadership Camp and Setup (time TBA)

• Mon, 4/8: ABBA Membership Meeting (7pm)
• Wed, 4/10: SLT/Drum Major Training (4:30-6pm/Band Hall)

• Tues, 4/16: Movement Camp 1 (5:00-6:30pm)
• Wed, 4/17: SLT/Drum Major Training (4:30-6pm/Band Hall)

• Mon, 4/22: Student and Staff Holiday (No School)
• Tues, 4/23: Movement Camp 2 (5:00-6:30pm), Freshman Parent Meeting (6-7pm)
• Wed, 4/24: SLT/Drum Major Training (4:30-6pm/Band Hall)
• Thurs, 4/25: Registration (5-8pm), Band Letterman Jacket Fittings before school (juniors)
• Fri, 4/26: Band Letterman Jacket Fittings before school (juniors)

• Dr. Philip Obado, Director of Bands, Allen ISD
• Dr. Steven Knight, Associate Director of Bands & Marching Band Director
• Joshua Blankenship, Director of Bands, Lowery Freshman Center
• Miles Locke, Percussion Director & Assistant Band Director
• Andrew Camp, Colorguard Director & Assistant Band Director
• Alex Baczewski, Assistant Band Director & Jazz Studies Director
• Neil Hicks, Assistant Band Director (LFC)
• Jeremy Rohr, Assistant Band Director
• Susan Fulk, Performing Arts Administrative Assistant