Austin High School Maroon Band News
April 16, 2018 - April 20, 2018
Jazz Concert
The Austin High and Small Jazz Bands will be playing a free concert on the beautiful roof top deck at Abel's on the Lake!
Food and drinks will be available for purchase through Abel's.
Tuesday, Apr 17, 2018, 06:30 PM
Abel's on the Lake, Lake Austin Boulevard, Austin, TX, USA
SENIOR SHOWCASE
Sam Tagle, Percussion
In additions to band, what activities have you participated in while at Austin High?
Ultimate Frisbee, KAHS, and PALS.
What is your favorite band memory?
Spending my birthday in London.
Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
Working in the film industry writing and directing films.
Describe your senior year in three words
Short, fun, and memorable.
What are your plans for after graduation?
I plan to attend film school at either DePaul University or UNT.
Give us your parting quote or motto
Don't even trip, dog.
Demetrius Trott, Baritone and Trombone
In additions to band, what activities have you participated in while at Austin High?
AGS, Model UN, National Honor Society, Texas High School Aerospace Scholars Program, Texas Senate Page
What is your favorite band memory?
Going to London and marching in the New Year's Day parade.
Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
I see myself as an Aerospace and Mechanical Engineer who works at SpaceX and is pursuing a PhD.
Describe your senior year in three words
What a blast
What are your plans for after graduation?
My plans are to attend Oklahoma State University, where I will be studying Aerospace and Mechanical engineering. I will also be a member of the OSU marching band.
Give us your parting quote or motto
This is how we get ants
Cade Prater-Burgess, Percussion/Synthesizer
In additions to band, what activities have you participated in while at Austin High?
AGS (How I made it 4 years is remarkable), GSA, No Place for Hate
What is your favorite band memory?
When our band made state, sharing the same reaction with my 180-odd brothers and sisters
Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
Film critic for a local newspaper
Describe your senior year in three words
Cathartic, Give-It-My-All, Transitional
What are your plans for after graduation?
I will attend Texas State University in San Marcus and receive a major in either Communication Studies, Music, or Film
Give us your parting quote or motto
"Never go hard for the judges or even the band directors; do it for yourself and your friends, who will stick with you through good times and bad."
Student Photographer Needed
Service hours are available.
If you are interesting in the job please contact Bridgette Bloomquist at bloomy4@gmail.com
2018 - 2019 Band Board
Secretary
Treasurer Elect
Terry Stripling
Vice President Elect
Lisa MaxwellPresident Elect
Chessie Zimmerman
ATTENTION 2018 SENIORS!!
Please fill out the form and email a picture of yourself to bloomy4@gmail.com ASAP.
https://goo.gl/forms/eJi4z8js6VT1gKfs1
Thank you!!!
2018-2019 AUSTIN HIGH BAND LEADERSHIP
DRUM MAJORS
Gabby Eastwood | Nolan Jett | Alicia Rusthoven | Hannah Walls
WIND SECTION LEADERS
Gabriel Brown | Addison Doherty | Bella Gray | Em’me Hidrogo
Sam Hightower | Georgia McDonald | Maya McDonald | Jay Nichols
Gabriel Nixon | Coby Ray Ramirez | Jessica Reyes | Claire Segura
Josh Tenorio | Stephanie von Rosenberg
PERCUSSION SECTION LEADERS
Gabriel Nugent | Marley Weiser
MAKING YOUR SUMMER PLANS??
IMPORTANT SUMMER DATES.....
June
1 AHS Graduation 9:00am UT Erwin Center
4-7 Spring Percussion Camp 8:00-4:00
July
16-20 Color Guard Camp AHS 8:00-4:00
23-25 Leadership Camps AHS
26-27 Full Summer Band- All Band Members
30-31 Full Summer Band- All Band Members AHS
August
1-17 Full Summer Band- All Band Members AHS
20 First Day of School!!
Spring Awards Banquet
Spring Awards Banquet?
What: Spring Awards Banquet
Where: Norris Conference Center
When: May 4 @ 7pm
You do not want to miss it!
Important Spring Dates....
14 UT Jazz Festival UT
17 Vertical Team Jazz Concert 6:30pm AHS
20 Austin High Dedication Day
May
2 Officer Elections during classes
2 Band Parent Meeting 6:00 in bandhall
4 Spring Awards Banquet Norris Conference Center
6 Central Market Jazz Pops Festival Central Market
11-12 Spring Movement Camp (new + returning members)
14 Spring Concert & Senior Recognition AHS PAC
25 Spring Jazz Concert Scholz Garten
26-28 Texas State Solo & Ensemble Connaly HS/UT
30 Graduation Band Rehearsal 7:30-8:45am in Bandhall
31 Graduation Band Rehearsal 7:30-8:45am in Bandhall
June
1 AHS Graduation 9:00am UT Erwin Center
4-7 Spring Percussion Camp 8:00-4:00
July
16-20 Color Guard Camp AHS 8:00-4:00
23-25 Leadership Camps AHS
26-27 Full Summer Band- All Band Members
30-31 Full Summer Band- All Band Members AHS
August
1-17 Full Summer Band- All Band Members AHS
20 First Day of School!!
Links to photos
https://photos.app.goo.gl/ZfEFJ8S3UwoLD4xG2
Here is the link to LBJ football game photos:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/8TipszagL6lVkeou1
Please feel free to add photos and video to these albums!! :)
Austin High School Maroon Band
Online Information
- Check https://www.charmsoffice.com/ for calendar, financial information, documents, volunteering opportunities, etc.
- School code is “austinhsband”
- You will need student’s id number
- Go to https://austinisd.schoolcashonline.com to create an online account for credit card payments for band/color guard fees.
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/