TWIB Notes: 3/24-30
Colorguard Friends & Family Show
The JV Blue and Varsity Colorguards will perform their 2025 productions at the Friends & Family Show at the LFC Gym on Tuesday, March 25, at 6:30pm.
The Varsity Colorguard will compete in the NTCA Scholastic A Championships Prelims on Saturday, March 29, at The Colony HS. JV Blue capped off their competitive season with an 8th place finish in Regional A Championships on March 15.
AHS/LFC Bands Pre-UIL Concert/Clinic
On Wednesday, March 26, AHS and LFC bands will perform at the Pre-UIL Concert/Clinic at the Allen PAC, where students and directors will receive feedback from guest clinicians about their performances. Each band will have a brief clinic with one of our guests immediately following their concert. The concert portion of the event is free and open to the public.
Performance Schedule
Note: The AHS Wind Ensemble does not perform at this event, as they will participate in the Premiere Pre-UIL Festival on April 4-5.
4:00 - AHS Symphonic Band 3 (3:30 warm-up, 4:30 clinic)
4:30 - LFC Symphonic Band (4:00 warm-up, 5:00 clinic)
5:00 - AHS Symphonic Band 2 (4:30 warm-up, 5:30 clinic)
5:30 - LFC Wind Ensemble (5:00 warm-up, 6:00 clinic)
6:45 - LFC Concert Band (6:15 warm-up, 7:15 clinic)
7:15 - AHS Symphonic Band 1 (6:45 warm-up, 7:45 clinic)
7:45 - AHS Wind Symphony (7:15 warm-up, 8:15 clinic)
Students may sign up to earn volunteer hours or Minga points by assisting with stage crew during the block when their ensemble is not performing (4:00-6:00 or 6:45-8:45).
UT-Austin Wind Ensemble & AHS Wind Ensemble
On Friday, March 28, the AHS Wind Ensemble will share a concert with the University of Texas Wind Ensemble. The concert will begin at 6:00pm with the AHS Wind Ensemble performing their UIL program, followed immediately by the UT Wind Ensemble under the direction of Professor Jerry F. Junkin. The concert is free and open to the public.
Bus Sign-Up (DEADLINE: Thursday, 5pm)
SIGN UP IN ONE SLOT ONLY, AND DO NOT SIGN UP ANYONE OTHER THAN YOURSELF. You will not be able to change your selection after you sign up. Any name that appears more than once will be removed from the signup, and that student will be assigned to a bus by the directors. Any student who does not sign up for a bus by the deadline will be assigned to a bus by the directors.
DEADLINE: THURSDAY, MARCH 27, 5:00PM
Academic Eligibility
All students must be academically eligible to participate in the San Antonio trip. Eligibility for the trip will be determined by 3rd Quarter report card grades when they are pulled at 8am on Monday, March 24. Any student who has a grade below 70 in any on-level or non-exempt class will lose eligibility at the end of the school day on March 31 and will not have the opportunity to regain eligibility before the departing for San Antonio on April 11. Students and parents/guardians will be notified via CutTime if they are determined to be ineligible for the San Antonio trip.
Medications for San Antonio Trip
There has been a change to the medication policy this school year. ALL over-the-counter medications must have a medication form signed by the doctor to be administered on the trip. Each medication needs to be on a separate form. Prescription meds do not have to have the signed form as the medication prescription label acts as the authorization. If students are cleared by their school to self-carry an inhaler, Epi-Pen or Insulin, they are allowed to carry it on the trip as well. Please let me know if your student falls into this category. You can contact Nurse Kellie Koch at kellie.koch@allenisd.org with any questions.
Final Rooming List
The deadline to sign up for a hotel room was Friday, March 7 at 8:00am. Any student who did not sign up prior to the deadline has been placed in a room with available space. Rooms with fewer than 4 students signed up have been consolidated to create rooms of 4. Students who requested and paid for double or triple occupancy rooms have been assigned and have received confirmation from Mrs. Fulk. No room changes are allowed at this time.
Find Sponsors to Help Offset Trip Cost
Find the ABBA Tournament of Roses sponsorship packet at www.allenband.com/torsponsors and either print and take to your local business or download and email to your local business. The more sponsors we get the more we can reduce the cost of your trip. Email tor@allenband.com with any questions about sponsorship opportunities.
Tournament of Roses Theme
On Feb 4, 2025, the Pasadena Tournament of Roses newly installed President Mark Leavens, announced the 2026 theme, “The Magic in Teamwork.” The theme celebrates the sense of accomplishment in knowing that by working together, we can collectively achieve outcomes so much richer than we can ever experience as individuals.
The 2026 theme poster honors the organizations, agencies and community partners that make America’s New Year Celebration possible. Embroidered team patches from public safety partners, service organizations, and other parade participants reflect the teamwork demonstrated in working toward a common goal, to overcome challenges and produce amazing results. The poster embodies “The Magic in Teamwork”—not just in grand achievements, but in everyday moments of support, encouragement and shared success.
You can read more about the 2026 Theme here: https://tournamentofroses.com/2026-theme-announcement/
Winter Update Meeting
If you did not attend the Winter TOR Update Meeting on February 4, please see the NEW February newsletter below. Here are a few highlights from the meeting:
- Itinerary discussed with Dr. Obado and Perform America Texas
- Hotel and supervision systems discussed
- Chaperones have not been selected. The goal to select chaperones will be this week.
- Fundraising and sponsorships
- Friends & Family Q&A
NTCA - SA Championships
The Allen Varsity Colorguard will perform at NTCA Scholastic A Championships Prelims at The Colony HS on Saturday, 3/29. If the team advances, Finals will take place at Coppell HS on Sunday, 3/30.
CLICK HERE for the NTCA SA Championships Prelims Itinerary
Payments can be submitted through the following ways:
- Drop a check or cash in the AHS Band safe. (Checks made payable to Allen ISD, driver's license # in the memo)
- Mail a payment to: Allen High School Band; 300 Rivercrest Blvd, Allen, TX 75002 (attn: Susan Fulk)
- Credit Card or Debit Card payment through SchoolPay - link below (a fee will be included in the final payment)
Tournament of Roses Fundraising
100% of proceeds from fundraising for the Tournament of Roses trip will go to help offset the costs of the trip for students. We have 3 great options, but it will take effort from everyone:
- Corporate Sponsors: Visit www.allenband.com/torsponsors for information and to access the sponsor letter. Our goal is for every student to get at least one sponsor.
- Donations: Share our donation link that can be found at www.allenband.com/tor with friends, family, neighbors and other supporters. Our goal is $200 for every student.
- Spirit Wear: Show off your TOR pride with spirit wear. Anyone can purchase and we will ship. This makes a great keepsake.
Volunteer Opportunities
We need lots of volunteers for 2025 Registration on April 28. Please consider signing up.
Visit www.allenband.com/volunteer. Remember to log in to sign up. Contact Denise with questions at volunteers@allenband.com
The band staff is already preparing for the 2025 marching season. There will be one required movement camp and a required incoming freshman marching camp.
If you are interested in trying out for drum major or SLT, we will begin our training/workshops the week before Spring Break. They will be held on Mondays from 4:30pm-6pm in the AHS Band Hall or AHS Ensemble Room. 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 (including seniors) will be required to attend the first 45 minutes of the SLT workshops as part of their Musicianship Class.
Required Movement Camp for all LFC/AHS Returning Students and Incoming Freshmen
- Wednesday, April 16 (5:00-6:30pm)
Incoming Freshman Marching Camp (Not Required for current LFC/AHS students)
- Thursday, April 24 (5:00-6:30pm)
SLT/Drum Major Workshops
- Mon, March 10: 4:30-6pm
- Mon, March 24: 4:30-6pm
- Mon, March 31: 4:30-6pm
- Mon, April 7 4:30-6pm
- Mon, April 14: 4:30-6pm
Drum Major Tryouts
- Mon, April 21 (Phase 1 - After School)
- Wed, April 23 (Phase 2 - After School)
SLT Tryouts
- Tues, April 29 (Woodwinds - After School)
- Wed, April 30 (Brass - After School)
- Guard & Percussion Leadership Tryouts will be scheduled by Mr. Camp/Mr. Locke
