Austin High School Maroon Band News
September 18, 2017 - September 22, 2017
Halftime Show from Austin High School vs Akins 9/8/17
Red Jackets
Going to LONDON??
Band Parent Maroon Mingle – come join us!
Who: Any band parent, friend of band parent, etc.
Friday, Sep 15, 2017, 06:00 PM
The Tavern, 922 W. 12th Street, Austin TX
Q & A with Mr. Frock
1) How many instruments do you play? Which is your favorite?
While I've played most of the instruments.....saxophone is about the only one that I'd play in public. Tenor Sax has become my principal instrument in recent years.
2) What is your favorite memory from when you were a student in high school or college?
I have several: My first contest in high school took us to UIL State Marching Contest where we placed 2nd.
In college....they flew the entire Longhorn Band to New York City when we played Penn State. I remember eating at Windows on the World in the World Trade Center...really glad I got to do that. For our show, we performed America the Beautiful. Even though we were so far from home, I still remember the standing ovation which started in the upper deck of the Meadowlands Stadium in New Jersey...that was pretty cool.
3) What is your proudest moment as a band director at Austin High?
Again there are several: Marching in the London New Years Day Parade 7 years ago was pretty cool. And that same spring, we performed with Mumford and Sons. I thought getting our band in front of that type of audience was really special.
4) What is your signature dish (meal that you’re famous for making)? cook?
Rarely happens, but I do have a good recipe for the Jalapeno Ranch dip you get at Chuys!
5) If you could be in any movie, what movie would you choose and what character would you play?
I love October Sky...the movie about Homer Hickam of NASA, though I'm not good enough in math to be a rocket scientist.
I guess I'd choose the Da Vinci Code , Angels and Demons, and Inferno...the Tom Hanks character Robert Langdon. I'd probably not be able to figure out all of clues, but I'd get to travel to all those amazing places on someone else's dime!
HEY BAND!!!!
Jersey Mike’s Donation Day
This is at both locations and that the receipt must be dropped into the container to get the 10% donation. This is an all day event.
Jersey Mike’s
(512) 891-0222
Jersey Mike’s
(512) 326-3500
CDL Drivers Needed
The AHS Band is looking for CDL drivers to drive our new band trailer! The AHS Band has the longest trailer in AISD and we need someone to drive it. The trailer travels to all home and away football games, competitions, festivals and all around central Texas. The more drivers we have to drive the trailer the better. If you have a CDL or know someone with a CDL please let us know immediately. Your help is greatly appreciated.
How to Check Your Band Account.....
Marching Band Wish List
The band is in need of a few items:
6 large coolers on wheels TAKEN
¾ black electrical tape 20 rolls TAKEN
2 - Gorilla Carts - 1,200 lb. Steel Multi-Use Dump Cart $145.80 TAKEN
¾ white electrical tape 40 rolls
6 large clear plastic tubs (70 Qt. Ultra Storage Box)
2 - Husky 72 in. H x 46 in. W x 24 in. D Welded Steel Floor Cabinet in Black/Gray $406
1 - Husky 27 in. 8-Drawer Tool Chest and Cabinet Set $198.00
1 - MasterPlug 80 ft. 14/3 Large Open Cord Reel with 4-Outlets $45.64
10 - Tripp Lite Protect It! 12 ft. Cord with 7-Outlet Strip $18.09
2 - Quik Shade - P100 Professional 10 ft. x 10 ft. White Canopy $199.00
Please email askahsband@gmail if you can donate any of these items or if you have any questions. Thank you!
Upcoming Band Dates....
7:10 AM - 8:20 AM Full Marching Rehearsal
5:00 PM - 7:15 PM Full Marching Rehearsal
September 19
AISD Band Jamboree at Burger Center
7:10 AM - 8:20 AM Full Marching Rehearsal
September 20
Jersey Mike's Donation Days
September 21
7:10 AM - 8:20 AM Full Marching Rehearsal
September 22
A Day
7:10 AM - 8:20 AM Full Marching Rehearsal
7:30 PM Austin High School vs Anderson - House Park
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Email: askahsband@gmail.com
Website: http://www.austinhigh.band/
Location: 1715 Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX, United States
Phone: (512) 414-2505
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SFAMaroonBand/