TWIB Notes: 4/14-20
Leadership Workshops Conclude Monday
Oour final leadership workshop will take place on Monday, April 14th at 4:30pm in the AHS Band Hall. These workshops are open to all students who want to improve their leadership skills, and students interested in applying for Drum Major or SLT positions are strongly encouraged to attend. Please note that the deadline for SLT and Drum Majors have passed; students can no longer apply for these positions.
4:30-5:15 - General Leadership/SLT Training
- Please wear outdoor/athletic clothing as we will be outside for this session. You should hydrate beforehand and during our time together.
5:15-6:00 - Drum Major Workshop
Required Movement Workshop Wednesday (4/16)
On Wednesday, April 16th, there is a movement camp required for all students (currently grade 8-11) that will be enrolling in band at LFC & AHS next year. The purpose of the camp is to introduce fundamental movement and dance techniques with the intent to begin refining these skills at our full band camps this summer. Guard and percussion students are not required to go to the movement camp. The marching camp on April 24th is designed for incoming freshmen only and is not a required event for returning members (current 9th-11th grade students). We may ask some upperclassmen if they are interested in helping on April 24th.
Wednesday's required movement camp will be in the AHS Competition Gym (5-6:30pm)
Required Registration (April 28)
This year registration will be begin at the Allen High School Performing Arts Center on Monday, April 28th from 5pm-8pm. ALL FAMILIES MUST SCHEDULE THIER REGISTRATION TIME. Click the link below to sign-up for your preferred registration time. Incoming freshmen (and older siblings) will sign-up for registration times between 5:00-6:15pm. Current 9th-11th grade students will sign-up for times between 6:15-8:00pm
Registration is a required event for all students that are enrolled in the 2025-2026 band and guard program at LFC and AHS. We will have short informational meetings and a payment center for all of our fees for 2025-2026. REGISTRATION WILL TAKE 45-60 MINUTES TO COMPLETE.
The fees collected at registration cover various items the band and guard uses for the year. We take cash, check, and credit cards (through SchoolPay) at registration. We do not allow registration payments remotely because each student pays different amounts based on equipment used and what items returning members need replacing. Our staff and volunteers will guide families as to the proper fees that need to be covered at registration.
Click the link below for a list of required fees. Please note that these are approximate costs as of April 5th due to price increases due to imposed tariffs on the items we purchase from our vendors.
Save the Date: Spring Concerts
Tues, May 6: Spring Band Concert 1
- AHS Wind Ensemble
- LFC Wind Ensemble
- AHS Symphonic 3
- Saxophone Ensemble
- Trombone Choir
Thurs, May 8: Spring Band Concert 2
- AHS Wind Symphony
- AHS Symphonic 1
- AHS Symphonic 2
- LFC Concert Band
- LFC Symphonic Band
Sat, May 10: Supercussion
Tues, May 13: Jazz Ensembles (@ LFC)
Letter Jackets
BAND LETTER JACKETS
A letter jacket will be presented to senior students who have served the high school band program well. Students must have participated in the band program from the time of their enrollment in high school before their senior year AND must participate through graduation of their senior year. Students will attend all performances and UIL activities. Exceptions will be granted at the discretion of the band director (illness, death, etc.) Students not adhering to written disciplinary policies of the school and band will forfeit their eligibility for the senior award jacket. Any violation of these rules during their senior year may result in the forfeiture of the jacket. The student must uphold the goals and standards of the band. It is understood that withdrawal or dismissal from band prior to graduation of his/her senior year results in forfeiture of the jacket. Forfeiture includes reimbursement to Allen High School for the payment of the jacket. One additional way to earn a letter jacket would be to COMPLETE the TMEA Area round of auditions. These students will be eligible to receive a letter jacket the following year regardless of classification.
Students must be enrolled and participate in the AHS band program through the entire 2024-2025 school year. Students who drop band, but are still a student at Allen High School, will be billed for full payment of the Senior Jacket - $50.00
Students who have already received a jacket from another AHS organization may order a band bar to have sewn onto the letter A. They do not receive another jacket.
Other patches and other additions to the Award Jacket are the financial responsibility of the student. Allen High School only purchases the jacket.
COLORGUARD LETTER JACKETS
Colorguard students will be eligible to receive a letter jacket after completing two full years of guard while attending all performances and UIL activities. A full year shall be defined as fall guard (marching band) and winterguard. Students not adhering to written disciplinary policies of the school and band may forfeit their eligibility for the award jacket. It is understood that withdrawal or dismissal from the band/colorguard prior to graduation of his/her senior year results in assessing the cost of the jacket ($50) to the student
Spring Update Meeting
We will have our Spring Update meeting on Tuesday, April 15th in the AHS Ensemble Room at 7:00pm (enter Door 33C). This meeting will be combined with our Allen Band Booster General Meeting with just a few minutes of business prior to beginning the Tournament of Roses Spring Update. We are planning on discussing he following:
- Fundraising Update
- Friends & Family Update
- Itinerary highlights
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)
ABBA April Membership Meeting
Please join us Tuesday, April 15, at 7:00 pm for the next ABBA Membership Meeting followed by our Spring Tournament of Roses Update Meeting. The meeting will be held in the AHS Ensemble Room, enter through door 33C. We will conduct our elections for the 2025-26 Board. The proposed slate is below:
- President: Kellie Koch
- 1st Vice President: Membership: Tim Hogan
- 2nd Vice President: Ways and Means: Debbie Newcomer
- 3rd Vice President: Logistics: Joshua Wood
- 4th Vice President: Volunteer Coordinator: Denise Lane
- 5th Vice President: Public Relations: Joe Vanek
- 6th Vice President: Student Specialties: Open
- Treasure: Timothy Bray
- Secretary: Dorci Cotton
TOR Fundraising Update
We are still looking for sponsors to support the TOR Fundraising efforts. 100% of funds raised will go to offset the cost of the trip. We have currently raised enough funds to deduct $15 per student. For more information please visit www.allenband.com/tor.
Volunteer Opportunities
There are spring volunteer opportunities:
- 2025 Registration
- 2025 Banquet
- Spring Concert Uniform Return
Log in at www.allenband.com/volunteers to sign up. Questions, email Denise 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
