AEB Weekly 4/3/17 to 4/9/17
W. Charles Akins High School Band - Austin, TX
Congrats to the Guards on a Great 2017 Season!
Both the Varsity Winter Guard and the Junior Varsity Winter Guard had a wonderful 2017 performance season. Congratulations to all performers on representing yourselves, AEB, and Akins with class, dignity, and excellence!
Akins Varsity Winter Guard Presents: "She"
2017 Varsity Winter Guard "She" - TCGC Championships Performance
Akins Junior Varsity Winter Guard Presents: "Spell"
2017 Akins JV Winterguard "Spell"
Events, Announcements, and Information
Event Information
Concert Band UIL Concert & Sight Reading Evaluation
When?
Tuesday, Apr 4, 2017, 10:30 AM
Where?
Hays CISD Performing Arts Center, Kohlers Crossing, Kyle, TX, United States
Event Information
Symphonic Band UIL Concert & Sight Reading Evaluation
When?
Wednesday, Apr 5, 2017, 06:45 AM
Where?
Hays CISD Performing Arts Center, Kohlers Crossing, Kyle, TX, United States
Event Information
Wind Symphony UIL Concert & Sight Reading Evaluation
When?
Wednesday, Apr 5, 2017, 11:45 AM
Where?
Hays CISD Performing Arts Center, Kohlers Crossing, Kyle, TX, United States
Event Information
Percussion Audition Camp (Front Ensemble)
For percussionists only.
When?
Thursday, Apr 6, 2017, 06:00 PM
Where?
Akins High School, South 1st Street, Austin, TX, United States
Composer William Pitts & The Akins Wind Symphony
William Pitts, composer of Auguries of Innocence worked with the Akins Wind Symphony on his piece last week. It is the first time he has worked on this piece with a high school group in the United States!
All Balances Must Be Brought Current
Please stay on top of your band balances.
As we look ahead to 2017-2018, no student will be permitted to register for Band in 2017-2018 if there is an outstanding balance.
Contact Mr. Fincher if you have questions about your current balance.
Earn Money for Your Band Fees, Next Year's Trip Payments, and Lessons
Did you know that you can work shifts at the UT Erwin Center to earn money for your fees, trip payments, and lessons? Each shift pays $35 to $75 per person depending on the event and business.
There are always shifts available and we are already needing people to work!
You can sign up using this link.
- Saturday, April 22nd - AISD Jazz Festival - Covington Middle School - Time TBA
- Tuesday, April 25th - AEB Future Eagle Night - Akins Band Hall - 4:30pm to 8:30pm
- Saturday, April 29th - Dallas Winds Festival (Wind Symphony Only) - Dallas - All Day
- Saturday, May 6th - UIL State Wind Ensemble Festival (Wind Symphony Only) - UT Austin - All Day
- Sunday, May 7th - Central Market Jazz Festival - Central Market on N. Lamar - Time TBA
- Saturday, May 20th - Band Banquet - Onion Creek Ballroom - 6:00pm to 10:00pm
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