2023 Allen Eagle Escadrille TWIB Notes october 16 -october 22

UIL Area C Marching Contest

What a weekend!

Not only did we support the Eagles in a huge win vs. a state-ranked McKinney team (31-7 victory), we worked extraordinarily hard and earned straight division 1 ratings from all of our judges at the UIL Region 25 Marching Band Contest. We have now advanced to our biggest contest of the season: UIL Area C Marching Contest held at Mesquite Memorial Stadium. The schedule will be finalized by mid-week. Please reserve all morning, afternoon, evening, and prepare for a late return this Saturday. Performing in Area C is a privilege. We are honored to be competing with some of the nation's finest bands on Saturday.

There are many announcements this week. Please carefully review all of the announcements in this week's TWIB.

• UIL Area C Marching Contest (10/21) @ Mesquite Memorial Stadium: Because the Allen Band earned a Division 1 rating at our Region contest, the band has advanced to our Area Contest at Mesquite Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Oct 21. While we will not know the details of our performance time as of today, the Allen Band will perform 20th out of 32 bands based on random draw. We expect to have a mid-afternoon prelims performance. The top 12 bands will perform in finals. The top 6 bands at finals will advance to the UIL 6A State Marching Band Contest. While we are aiming to earn a coveted spot in Area Finals, we will watch bands perform in finals if we do not advance. Please reserve all morning, afternoon, evening, and prepare for a late return. Here is an archive Itinerary from 2022 for a quick snapshot of what the day may look like.
• Home Game vs. Denton Guyer (10/20): We have a home game vs. Denton Guyer. The full band will perform the traditional show in pre-game while we will perform our contest show during halftime. Remember that students are expected to have dinner on their own prior to our 5:15pm call time. Our optional meals for purchase will be from Panera Bread. Optional Meal Order Form Link HERE. Itinerary HERE.
• Thursday Evening Rehearsal @ Eagle Stadium (10/19 - 5-7pm): Due to PSAT testing at AHS, we will not rehearse in the morning. We will move our regular morning rehearsal to the evening (5pm-7pm).
• 2024 SPRING BAND TRIP DEPOSIT DUE TUESDAY (10/17): We are excited to (finally) officially announce our spring trip to Branson, Missouri. On the way to Branson, we will rehearse with the band staff at the University of Oklahoma. Once in Branson, we will enjoy the shows, attractions, lakes, and theme parks that make Branson an adventure/vacation destination! This is not a required trip, however we invite everyone to reserve your spot! Contract and deposit is due Tuesday, October 17th! Scroll below for details on signing up for the Branson trip!
• High School Region Audition Registration: Please fill in all of the information requested on THIS FORM to be entered into the high school All-Region Phase 1 Contest on Saturday, December 9. You must pay the entry fee of $11 to the safe outside Mrs. Fulk's office before the Friday, November 3 entry deadline.
• Reserve your Dinner & Silent Auction Tickets Today: Our Dinner & Silent Auction event, featuring Carrabba’s Italian Grill, is coming up on Tuesday, Oct. 24, at the AHS Performing Arts Center starting – starting at 6pm. On this fun night, you will enjoy great food, wonderful music, and a silent auction spotlighting some of your favorite local businesses in Allen! Entertainment during and after dinner will be courtesy of the Allen Jazz Ensemble, Saxophone Ensemble, and AHS Wind Ensemble. This event is open to the public, so please invite friends & family! Tickets are on sale now at http://allenband.com/carrabbas. Interested in donating to the silent auction or have questions? Contact Tracy Walker at publicrelations@allenband.com.
• Tournament of Roses Rehearsals & Taping (Looking Ahead): If we do not advance to the State Marching Band Contest, we will practice parade marching during morning rehearsals (Oct 25-26 and Nov 2).
• Absences/Tardies: THERE IS NO EXCUSED ABSENCE REQUEST FORM IN 2023-24. The only way a student can receive an excused absence for a rehearsal or performance is through e-mail communication with the student’s band director from a parent. The reason must follow attendance regulations set forth in the AISD Student Handbook. You may lose your marching status/assignment based on absences/tardies of any kind (excused or unexcused). See Band Handbook for more details.

EVENTS THIS WEEK

• Mon, Oct 16: Rehearsal 7am-8:30am
• Tues, Oct 17: Rehearsal 7am-8:30am
• Wed, Oct 18: Rehearsal 7am-8:30am; 4:30pm-5:30pm; AHS Wind Ensemble Rehearsal, No musicianship class
• Thurs, Oct 19 (PSAT @ AHS): AFTERNOON REHEARSAL 5:00-7:00pm (Eagle Stadium)
• Fri, Oct 20: Rehearsal 7am-8:30am; Home Game vs. Denton Guyer - 5:15pm Call Time. ITINERARY
• Sat, Oct 21: UIL Area C Marching Contest at Mesquite Memorial Stadium (Schedule TBA). Reserve all morning, afternoon, evening with a late return.

Allen High School/Lowery Freshman Center 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
• 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
• Susan Fulk, Performing Arts Administrative Assistant