Allen Eagle Escadrille TWIB Notes

Congratulations to all students that participated in the Region Band process. We had 92 students earn a region chair or alternate position between the High School and 9th Grade Region auditions. 14 students moved on to the Area round of competition and have the opportunity to qualify for an All-State ensemble. We are all so proud of everyone's accomplishments and continued musical growth!

Students that earned a Region Band chair should pick-up music, instructions, and rehearsal/performance schedules from Dr. Obado or Mr. Blankenship before leaving for winter break. Region students are required to participate in the Clinic/Concert on January 11-12. It would be a great idea to listen to the music (on YouTube or other music streaming services) and practice before the Clinic/Concert.

Students that qualified for Area should find time to practice every day if they want to make an All-State ensemble. Area auditions are on Saturday, January 6th at Plano Senior High School. Information and schedules will be emailed to the Area students.

The 3rd payment was due last Monday, December 11th. Based on the CONTRACT, we may remove you from the trip if payments are not made within 7 days. Please bring in your payment by Monday, Dec 18th to ensure your trip status.

The UIL Solo & Ensemble Contest will be held on Saturday, February 17 at Plano East Senior High School. Students wishing to participate in the contest should fill out this GOOGLE FORM and pay the entry fee ($15/solo or $15/member of an ensemble) to the safe outside Mrs. Fulk's office before the Friday, January 12 entry deadline. NO LATE ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED. It is highly recommended that you contact an accompanist immediately if you plan to enter an accompanied solo at the contest. A list of piano accompanists for the contest may be found HERE. You must be logged into your Allen ISD account to access the accompanist list and Google form.

Did you know the Allen Colorguard (ACG) is already hard at work preparing for their competitive Winterguard season? Their season begins with their Friends & Family Show at Flower Mound HS on January 20th. Please mark your calendars and support ACG!

It's exam week! All band classes will be doing their Fitness Gram (as a requirement for PE Credit) during their band exams. Students may want to bring a change of clothes if they wish. Students that do not complete their exam will be required to make up their exam (Fitness Gram) the first week of school in January. CLICK HERE for the AHS/LFC Exam Schedule.

The spring calendar has been updated. You can see all of the concerts and events in the spring on www.allenband.com or you can CLICK HERE.

The band staff is already preparing for the 2024 marching season. Required spring movement and music camps are not scheduled as of today. The movement and music camps will be scheduled after Spring Break - be on the lookout at a January TWIB Notes for the specific camp dates & times.

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

• 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
• Noah Aguillon, Band Sub
• Susan Fulk, Performing Arts Administrative Assistant