TWIB Notes: 11/18/24-11/24/24
This Week's Schedule: 11/18-11/24
Playoff Continue on Friday: We will be playing Richardson HS in game 2 of the 6A Division 1 UIL Playoffs at McKinney ISD Stadium on Friday. All ineligible students are able and required to perform at this week's game. Because Friday is an early release day, all students will be required to leave the building at the end of the school day. We will have rehearsal on Friday at 4pm (instead of 7am) in the track stadium. Students should bring everything they need for the game at rehearsal. Door 29 will be open at 3:30pm for students. Click the link below for more details.
9th Grade Region Auditions: Auditions will be at Clark High School in Plano on Monday, 11/18. Student may arrive at 5:00pm. Report to the cafeteria for warm-up until your scheduled sign-in time. CLICK HERE for audition times. HAVE A GREAT AUDITION!
Thanksgiving Break Family Travel Conflict for Playoff Games 2 & 3: Students that have family travel conflicts only may be excused from playoff games during Thanksgiving Break. Families must complete the Conflict Form (linked below) and communicate with their band director by Monday, 11/18 to receive an excused absence.
All-Region Jazz Concert Sat 11/23 (2pm): Join Alex Aviles, Colin Roach, and Johann Sanford as they represent AHS at the Region 25 All-Region Jazz Concert at 2pm this Saturday at the Robinson Fine Arts Center in Plano.
Spring Trip Payment Due Thursday: Payments can be made in SchoolPay or submitted in the AHS Band safe.
- Mon 11/18: 9th Grade Region Auditions
- Thurs 11/21: Spring Band Trip Payment Due
- Fri 11/22: 4pm Rehearsal; Playoff Game #2 vs. Richardson @ McKinney ISD Stadium
- Fri 11/22-Sat 11/23: All-Region Jazz Clinic/Concert
2026 Tournament of Roses Meeting: Dec. 3 (7pm)
We will have our kick-off meeting for the Tournament of Roses on Tuesday, December 3rd in the AHS Competition Gym at 7pm. We will go through the itinerary, discuss costs, fundraising, and other important planning information for the 2026 Tournament of Roses Parade. We are asking if at least one parent/guardian attends the meeting of every student so your family can get all the information you need to start the process for the 2026 Tournament of Roses.
Eligibility & Band
Ineligible students are not able to participate in the following events and will be issued an alternative assignment for their performance grade:
- 11/18: 9th Grade Region Auditions
- 12/7: HS Region Auditions (Phase 1)
- All ineligible students are able and required to participate in events held during Thanksgiving Break (playoff games).
From the 2024-2025 Band Handbook:
"The Allen Band Staff will enforce all TEA eligibility rules and regulations. Students who are ineligible will continue to rehearse during their band class, before and after school, and participate in curricular performances to earn their band grade. Ineligible students may not travel with the band or participate in extracurricular performances. Students should always check on an event if there is a question of their participation. Be advised that excessive absences from school may also result in a student being declared ineligible. CLICK HERE for the 2024-2025 Eligibility Calendar."
Band & Guard Tutoring Program
The Band Council has set up tutoring program for students seeking extra help in their academic classes. The link to the tutoring form below is not for students signing up for Band private lessons, but for classes outside of Band. Upperclassmen will work with students to understand their class’s content with the intended outcome of increased academic achievment. Students should be signed into their student accounts to access the form.
Obligations/Fees
If you have any obligations from fees or past charges, please make those payments. Please note that if sales tax was not added to the fees, students have been charged the sales tax as an obligation. Students will not be able to participate in games if payments have not been made.
From the 2024-2025 Band Handbook:
"Students with outstanding balance for program fees will not be allowed to participate in program activities unless there is a payment plan in place with the program director. Lack of participation will lead to removal from the program at the beginning of the next grading period."
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)
Volunteer Opportunities
Log in to sign up at www.allenband.com/volunteer. We have tons of open spots:
- Playoff Games
- Uniform Dry Cleaning Return
Questions? Email Denise at volunteers@allenband.com
