TWIB Notes: 4/28-5/4

This Week In Band
Congrats 2025-2026 Drum Majors!
Congrats to our 2025-2026 Drum Majors: Chloe Cracknell, Sarah Lasseter, Luke Glotzbach, Colin Roach, and Andrew Maribe (Left-Right in attached photo). All of our drum major candidates have been working the past month and a half preparing for a two-phase audition. Please congratulate our drum majors AND our drum major candidates when you see them around campus!
Required Registration on Monday
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! PREFERRED TIMES ARE GOING FAST. Click the link below to sign-up for your preferred registration time. Current 8th grade students (and older siblings) will sign-up for registration times between 5:00-5:45pm. Current 9th-11th grade students will sign-up for times between 6:00-7:45pm
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.
2025-2026 Band Council Application
If you are interested in running for a band council position for the 2025-2026 year, please click the link below. The 2025-2026 Band Council will consist of the following positions:
- President/Vice-President (Most votes is president, the second most votes is VP)
- Secretary/Publicity (this is one position)
- Historian
- Colorguard Rep (only colorguard students can apply and vote)
The deadline to submit an application is 11:59pm on Thursday, May 1st. Voting will take place May 12-14. We will announce winners on Friday, May 16.
2025 Band & Colorguard Banquet
Tickets for the 2025 Band and Colorguard Banquet are now on sale! Please visit www.allenband.com/banquet to purchase tickets and other information. The 2025 Banquet will be held Saturday, May 17. For questions please email Joe at publicrelations@allenband.com.
Seniors: Click the link below to fill out your senior slide show form. Also, to receive your Class of 2025 commemorative tee shirt at the banquet, please be sure to purchase your ticket and indicate your shirt size on the order form no later than May 1st. Don’t miss this opportunity to take home a special keepsake celebrating your time in the Allen Eagle Band & Colorguard!
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)
Tournament of Roses Updates
Spring Updates
Click the newsletter below for the latest updates. Here are highlights:
- Financial: Payments & Fudraising
- Student Flights & Hotel
- Friends & Family Updates
- Timeline & Important Dates
- Payment Information & Helpful Links
Percussion & Colorguard Announcements
Percussion Announcements
You can access the latest calendar, announcements, and rehearsal schedules here.
This Week In Guard (TWIG Notes)
You can access all of the latest colorguard information, events, and communication here! Please see links below.
How To Make Payments
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)
Allen Band Booster Association
2025-26 ABBA Committees
If you are interested in serving as a Committee Chair or on a committee for the 2025-26 school year please fill out the following application form HERE.
ABBA Board Position Opening
We are looking for a enthusiastic volunteer willing to serve at the 6th VP of Student Specialties. This VP would oversee and support the ABBA relationship with our specialty programs. If you are interested please contact nominations@allenband.com
Volunteer Opportunities
There are spring volunteer opportunities:
- 2025 Registration - we need just a few more volunteers!
- 2025 Banquet
- Spring Concert Uniform Return
Log in at www.allenband.com/volunteers to sign up. Questions, email Denise at volunteers@allenband.com.
TOR Fundraising
Have you found your sponsor to support 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.
2025-2026 Spring/Summer Required Events
All incoming and returning band students for the 2025-2026 School Year will be required to attend various events this Spring and Summer. These events are designed to help train our students for the next marching band season. Attendance will be used to help us assign marching band spots for our 2025 Contest Show. Please see the dates below to put in your calendars!
The Next Three Weeks
April 28-May 4
Mon, April 28: Required Registration. Sign-Up for your time HERE.
Tues, April 29: Woodwind SLT Try-Outs
Wed, April 30: Brass SLT Try-Outs; Orchestra Rehearsal (4:15-6pm)
Fri, May 2: Senior Percussion Recital; Spring Game: Eagle Stadium (not required)
Sat, May 3: Percussion Solo & Ensemble
May 5 - 11
Tues, May 6: Spring Band Concert 1
Thurs, May 7: Orchestra Rehearsal (4:15-6pm)
Thurs, May 8: Spring Band Concert 2
Sat, May 10: Supercussion
May 12 - 18
Tues, May 13: Jazz Spring Concert (LFC): 6:30; Symphony Orchestra Concert (PAC): 7:30
Sat, May 17: Banquet (tickets required): 5:30-10pm
2024-2025 AHS/LFC Band Staff
- 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
- Alex Baczewski, Assistant Band Director & Jazz Studies Director
- Andrew Camp, Colorguard Director & Assistant Band Director
- Miles Locke, Percussion Director & Assistant Band Director
- Jeremy Rohr, Assistant Band Director, Lowery Freshman Center
- Jesse Vela, Assistant Percussion Director & Assistant Band Director
- Susan Fulk, Performing Arts Administrative Assistant