AEB Weekly 9/18/17 to 9/24/17

W. Charles Akins High School Band - Austin, TX

Marching Band Rehearsal Schedule

Marching Band Rehearsal Schedule

  • Monday, 9/18 - 5:00pm to 8:30pm
  • Friday, 9/22 - 5:00pm to 8:30pm


Updated in realtime on the AEB website calendar.

Events, Announcements, and Information

Color Guard Members

  1. All guard members need to sign an Equipment Contract in order to take equipment home. If you have not signed one, please see Ms. Younger.
  2. Pictures of the hair and makeup attempt are due to Ms. Younger immediately.

Snap! Raise Fundraiser Continues

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45th Annual AISD Jamboree

Tuesday, Sep. 19th, 4:30-11pm

3200 Jones Road

Austin, TX

Itinerary
  • 4:30pm - Tailgate
  • 5:30pm - Depart Akins
  • 7:00pm - Jamboree Begins
  • 8:30pm - Estimated Akins Performance
  • 10:45pm - Estimated Return to Akins
  • 11:30pm - All Students Picked Up


Full Summer Uniform Required


Guard Students Need

  • Jazz Shoes
  • Undergarments (body tights, sports bra, or compression shorts)
  • Gloves
  • Flag Bag
  • Show Hair & Show Makeup
  • All Black Attire
  • No Fingernail Polish and No Jewelry
Get Directions

Football vs. McCallum

Thursday, Sep. 21st, 4:30-11:30pm

1301 Shoal Creek Boulevard

Austin, TX

Itinerary

  • 4:30pm - Tailgating
  • 5:15pm - Inspection and Load
  • 6:00pm - Depart Akins HS
  • 7:00pm - Pre-Game in Stands
  • 7:30pm - Game Begins
  • 10:00pm - Game Ends (Estimated)
  • 11:30pm - Return to Akins HS (Estimated)
  • 12:00am - All Students Picked Up


Full Summer Uniform Required


Guard Students Need

  • Jazz Shoes
  • Undergarments (body tights, sports bra, or compression shorts)
  • Gloves
  • Flag Bag
  • Football Hair & Makeup
  • Navy Blue AEB Shirt and Black Bottoms
  • No Fingernail Polish and No Jewelry
Get Directions

Bands of America Austin Regional Contest

Saturday, Sep. 23rd, 5:30am-11:45pm

10211 West Parmer Lane

Austin, TX

Itinerary
  • 5:00am - Band Hall Opens
  • 5:30am - Call Time for All Students
  • 5:40am - Inspection and Load
  • 6:40am - Depart Akins
  • 9:45am - Prelims Performance
  • 11:30am - Lunch
  • 4:30pm - Prelims Awards Ceremony


If we make finals we will not return to Akins until 11:45pm.

If we do not make finals we will eat dinner and return to Akins by 7:00pm


Full Formal Uniforms will be worn for this event. The new uniforms will not be in until 10/10 so this will be one of the last times the old uniforms are worn by AEB.


Guard Students Need

  • Jazz Shoes
  • Undergarments (body tights, sports bra, or compression shorts)
  • Gloves
  • Flag Bag
  • Show Hair & Show Makeup
  • All Black Attire
  • No Fingernail Polish and No Jewelry
Get Directions

Grades Matter Now!

Stay on top of your grades starting on day one of school!


In order for AEB to be successful, we count on every student to be academically successful! Stay organized, reach out for help, and work hard so that you can continue to enjoy performing with AEB!

Register for Spring Trip by Friday, September 22nd! Click here for instructions on how to register.

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

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!

Football vs. Lehman HS

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  • Monday, September 25th - Student Holiday - No Rehearsal
  • Sunday, October 1st - UT Wind Ensemble Concert - 2:30pm to 9:00pm - Wind Symphony Only
  • Tuesday, October 3rd - Band Booster Board Meeting - Akins HS - 6:00pm
  • Tuesday, October 3rd - Band Booster Meeting - Akins HS - 7:00pm
  • Friday, October 6th - Football vs. Canyon Lake - Canyon Lake HS - 4:30pm to 11:30pm
  • Saturday, October 7th - Capital City Marching Contest - Burger Stadium - Times TBA
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