Austin High School Maroon Band News
November 20, 2017 - December 1, 2017
No Maroon Band Newsletter will be sent next week due to the holiday!
Maroon Mingle: Playoff Edition
Friday, Nov 17, 2017, 06:00 PM
Rudy’s BBQ, 936 Loop 337 (five minutes away from New Braunfels High School)
Sibling Showcase
The Ivie Siblings
Kate Ivie, 9th grade, and Flute
Jack Ivie, 11th, Percussion
2. What’s the best part about having a sibling in the band?
K- I have someone to drive me to practice, and someone to give me advice so I knew what was coming before the first day of band camp.
J- I always have someone else who might know what’s going on.
3. What’s the worst part?
K- People calling me “Jack’s little sister”
J- Could get showed up by a younger person.
4. What’s the best piece of "band" advice you’ve been given?
K- Make friends in band and have fun during marching season because you won’t be with all of your section as much during the rest of the year.
J- Don’t take it to seriously, you’ll ruin a good time.
5. What do you like to do for fun?
K- I like to read and hang out with my friends.
J- Read, draw, write, video games
6. If you could have dinner with three people living or dead, who would you choose and why?
K- Lin-Manual Miranda because he is amazing and talented. Millie Bobby Brown because she played Eleven in Stranger Things. Rick Riordan because he wrote the Percy Jackson series.
J- George Washington (Want to tell him about America), Darwin (Want to teach him about all we’ve learned about the history of life), Neil De Grasse Tyson (I want him to meet these people too)
7. What song is at the top of your play list?
K- Perfect by Ed Sheeren
J- Shakedown by The Score, is at the literal top since it is the most recently added.
The Monsivais Sisters
Helena Monsivais, Freshman- French horn and march Mello
Marina Monsivais, Senior- Oboe and Marimba2. What’s the best part about having a sibling in the band?
H- She drives!
M- Having someone to drive with to morning practice.
3. What’s the worst part?
H- Seniors are bossy! And I’m known as Marina’s little sister.
M- Having her around all the time. You don’t really get any time away from them.4. What’s the best piece of advice you’ve been given?
H- Save all your white t-shirts for summer band.
M- Nothing memorable, it’s just kind of get it as you go5. What do you like to do for fun?
H- Listen to music, crochet, cook and play with my dogs.
M- Knitting and Netflix.6. If you could have dinner with three people living or dead, who would you choose and why?
H- Elton John because I like his music, the Muppets so they can play with Elton John and Bill Nye the Science Guy because he would be interesting to talk to.
M- Teddy Roosevelt, Marilyn Monroe and Paul McCartney7. What song is at the top of your play list right now?
H- Tidal Wave and So Young by Portugal the Man
M- I don’t have a favorite song.UIL Professional Pictures
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2017 State Marching Band Championships
Thank you Gus Garcia for the video.
Best Pit Crew EVER!
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NEW Homecoming Pictures
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Upcoming Band Dates....
- Fall Holiday!
- 7:10 AM - 8:30 AM
Wind Ensemble-Full Woodwind Sectionals - 7:15 AM - 8:45 AM
Honor Band Full Woodwinds - 7:15 AM - 8:45 AM
Symphonic Band - Full Brass & Percussion Rehearsal - 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Jazz Ensemble-Full Rehearsal - 4:45 PM - 6:00 PMLondon Parade Rehearsal - Winds, Drumline and Color Guard
- 7:10 AM - 8:30 AM
Wind Ensemble-Full Brass Sectionals - 7:15 AM - 8:45 AM
Honor Band Full with Percussion - 7:15 AM - 8:45 AM
Symphonic Band - Full Woodwind Sectional
- 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Jazz Ensemble-Full Rehearsal
- 4:45 PM - 6:00 PM
London Parade Rehearsal - Winds, Drumline and Color Guard
- Maroon & White Night- Drumline and all Leaders
- 7:10 AM - 8:30 AM
Wind Ensemble-Full Rehearsal - 7:15 AM - 8:45 AM
Honor Band Full Brass
- TMEA District/Region Tryouts Phase One- Akins
- 7:10 AM - 8:30 AM
London Concert Rehearsal
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