AEB Weekly 10/23/17 to 10/30/17

W. Charles Akins High School Band - Austin, TX

Marching Band Rehearsal Schedule

  • Monday, 10/23 - 5:00pm to 8:30pm
  • Thursday, 10/26 - 5:00pm to 7:00pm


Updated in realtime on the AEB website calendar.

USBands Southwestern Championship

Congratulations on a great Saturday in Arlington at the AT&T Stadium!


AEB was the Group IV Class Champion Runner-Up in prelims and earned a 10th place overall finish with a second performance in finals!

Enjoy the Finals Performance!

https://youtu.be/xx1gu1b7bMI

Events, Announcements, and Information

UIL Region 18 Marching Contest

Tuesday, Oct. 24th, 11:45am-7pm

3200 Jones Road

Austin, TX

Itinerary

  • 11:05am - All band students attend A lunch
  • 11:45pm - All students meet in band hall
  • 12:15pm - Rehearsal
  • 1:15pm - Change and inspection
  • 2:00pm - Load busses
  • 2:30pm - Depart Akins
  • 4:45pm - Performance
  • 5:30pm - Results announced
  • 6:15pm - Estimated return to Akins

Akins Blue & Gold Night Performance

Wednesday, Oct. 25th, 5:45-6:30pm

10701 South 1st Street

Austin, TX

Blue & Gold Night is from 5:00pm to 8:00pm


Students should wear their AEB Polo for the performance.

Students will not have access to the band hall after 6:30pm. Please make other arrangements if you are planning on staying for the remainder of Blue & Gold Night.


Performance Schedule

  • 5:45pm - Meet in Band Hall
  • 6:15pm - "Pep Rally" performance
  • 6:20pm - Colorguard Performance
  • 6:30pm - Enjoy your evening!

Football vs. Del Valle

Friday, Oct. 27th, 4:30-11pm

5201 Ross Road

TX

Itinerary
  • 4:30pm - Tailgating
  • 5:00pm - Inspection and load
  • 5:30pm - Depart Akins
  • 6:15pm - Arrive Del Valle High School
  • 7:30pm - Game begins
  • 10:30pm - Depart Del Valle High School
  • 11:15pm - Estimated return to Akins

First Annual AEB Car Show

Saturday, Oct. 28th, 10am-5pm

10701 South 1st Street

Austin, TX

All AEB members are asked to help with this event. There will be a car wash, concessions, games, etc. that we need to work!


This is a full band fundraising event!

Remember to Make Your Payment Plan Payments

If you setup a payment plan on shopping day, please make sure that you stay on top of your agreement. Our program cannot function if everyone does not take care of their financial obligations.

Earn Money for Your Band Fees, 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.


You can get more information on how to sign up here!

  • Friday, November 3rd - Football vs. Bowie - Burger Stadium - 4:30pm to 11:00pm
  • Saturday, November 4th - REMO Series Finale - Kelley Reeves Stadium - All Day
  • Monday, November 6th - Band Photos - Akins HS - 5:00pm to 9:00pm
  • Tuesday, November 7th - Akins Wind Symphony Fall Concert - 7:00pm to 8:00pm
  • Friday, November 10th - Football vs. Manor - Manor HS - 4:30pm to 11:00pm
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