Austin High School Maroon Band News
March 31 - April 6, 2019
UIL Performances
UIL Competions for ALL bands are this week. Competitions will be held at the Hays Performing Arts Center (PAC). Here are the schedules:
UIL Competition:
Tuesday, April 2: Symphonic Band @ 1:30pm
Tuesday, April 2: Wind Ensemble @ 4:50pm
Wednesday, April 3: Honor Band @ 2:20pm
Address:
Hays Performing Arts Center
979 Kohlers Crossing
Kyle, TX 78640
From the North:
Traveling south on IH-35, take Exit #215, Kyle Parkway/FM1626. Turn right (west) onto FM 1626 and drive approximately 1.5 miles to Kohlers Crossing. Turn left at the light. The Hays Performing Arts Centers is on your right. Please do not park or leave vehicles in the circular drive in front of the PAC.
As always, parents and family members are welcome to attend. Just make sure your cell phones are turned off. GOOD LUCK to all the bands!!
Band Booster Nominations
The Nomination Committee is still in search of band parents who would like to serve on the band boosters executive board.
If you are innovative and creative, enjoy meeting new people and love to help organize and plan events then you would be a great fit! If you would love to serve, but have not been asked, please know that you do not need to be nominated to be considered and can write in your name on the ballot at the April 9th boosters meeting.
There are 3 positions needed to complete next year’s board and 3 eligibility criteria to serve. Each position serves for two, consecutive years which makes parents of current freshmen and sophomores ideal candidates. Each position will serve in the elect role for one year and then become President, Vice President and Treasurer (respectively) the following year.
The positions are:
1. President Elect
2. Vice President Elect
3. Treasurer Elect
The criteria are:
1. Be in good standing with the band
2. Have been an active volunteer
3. Have a willingness to serve
Please reach out to any of the committee members listed below to nominate yourself or if you know a parent who would be a great asset to the boosters, please let them know that you plan to give the committee their name.
Nominating Committee
Lee Latimer 512.422.4678 llatimer@loanscience.com
Mario Tenorio 512.947.0837 mtenorio@austincc.edu
Armando Ybarra 512.662.0051 ajybarra@aol.com
Also, please feel free to contact current board members for answers to specific questions you may have about their positions. More details about each position can be found in the booster’s bylaws on Charms.
President Elect: Chessie Zimmerman 512.708.0739 chessie.zimmerman@gmail.com
Vice President Elect: Lisa Maxwell 512.689.2285 mmaxtx1@gmail.com
Treasurer Elect: Terry Stripling 512.496.4160 terry.tetric.com
2019 Senior Showcase - Cobyray Ramirez
1. Full Name & Instrument(s)
Cobyray Ramirez, Trumpet
2. In addition to band, what activities have you participated in while at Austin High?
Freshman year I was on the Football Team.
3. What is your favorite band memory?
My favorite band memory is chilling at my house with the trumpets, my junior year, often during jazz "off periods," when we were supposed to be practicing.
4. Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
Finding a way to enjoy life no matter the circumstance.
5. Describe your senior year in three words.
Bitter Sweet Feeling.
6. What are your plans for after graduation?
Tour the country over the summer with Drum corps and taking one semester at ACC, then transferring to a university after that.
7. Words of advice for incoming freshman?
Make sure you're humble while trying to figure out who you are.
8. Give us your parting quote or motto.
"que sera sera," "whatever will be, will be."
Corpus Christi Spring Band Trip Update
The spring trip to Corpus Christi is right around the corner! The great news is that due to the number of students attending, the cost per person has turned out to be lower than expected.
The cost per person has been lowered from $600 to $550. Since most travelers have already paid the full $600, the extra $50 has been transferred to student accounts and can be used toward unpaid and future band fees, TSSEC fees, and band banquet tickets.
If you have outstanding payments left on the trip, then it will only be necessary to pay toward the reduced $550 cost. The final balance is currently due. If you are unsure of how much you’ve paid to date, you can find all of your student’s band financial information on www.charmsoffice.com.
Lost Glasses
Whataburger Spirit Night
Address:
Whataburger
6611 South Mopac Expressway
Austin, TX 78749
Maroon Band Trailer Ads
See your name in lights…headlights, that is!
The sponsorship drive to include your band student’s name on the back of the Maroon Band trailer is here! Also available are spaces for business advertisements. Sales will run from April 1, 2019 to April 19, 2019. (These forms will also be sent thru CHARMS for parents to print).
Spring Swing Golf Tournament
Section Leader Tryouts
GOOD LUCK TO EVERYONE!!
Spring Awards Banquet
Where: Norris Conference Center
When: Thursday, May 9 @ 6pm
Important Upcoming Dates....
Monday, April 1
7:10am - 8:30am - Wind Ensemble: Full Rehearsal w/Percussion
7:15am - 8:45am - Honor Band: Full Winds and Percussion
4:30pm - 6:00pm - Jazz Ensemble Full Rehearsal
Tuesday, April 2
7:10am - 8:30am - Wind Ensemble: Full Rehearsal w/Percussion
7:15am - 8:45am - Honor Band: Full Winds and Percussion
UIL @ Hays PAC - Symphonic Band 1:30pm
UIL @ Hays PAC - Wind Ensemble 4:50pm
Wednesday, April 3
UIL @ Hays PAC - Honor Band 2:20pm
Thursday, April 4
LATE START DAY
4:30pm - 5:30pm - Stage Band Full Rehearsal
Friday, April 5
NO PRACTICES
Spring/Summer Event Dates
2-3 UIL Competition & Sightreading @ Hays PAC
4 Late Start Day
9 Band Booster Meeting
10 Section Leader Tryouts
13 UT Jazz Festival
13 Jazz Ensemble - AHS Academic Excellent Fund Gala
15 Vertical Team Jazz @ Abels On The Lake
19 Student Holiday
25 All City Jazz
27 Band Golf Tournament Fundraiser
May
1 Letter Jacket Fitting
2 Late Start Day
2-4 Spring Band Trip to Corpus Christi
4 Music Memory Contest @ AISD PAC
5 AISD Central Market Jazz Festival
7 Band Booster Meeting
8 Spring Movement Camp (Incoming 9th Graders and Section Leaders)
9 Spring Awards Banquet @ Norris Conference Center
10-11 Spring Movement Camp (All New and Returning Members)
11 AHS Prom
13 Spring Concert and Senior Recognition
14-16 Battery and Front Ensemble Camp
17 End of Year Jazz Concert @ Live Oak
19 Baccalaureate Service - Class of 2019
22 Project Graduation - Class of 2019
23 Last Day of Classes
21-24 Finals
24 End of 6 Six Weeks
28-29 SASI Section Leader Workshop
30 Graduation Band Rehearsal
30-31 Battery and Front Ensemble Camp
31 AHS Graduation @ 10am UT Erwin Center
June
1-3 Texas State Solo and Ensemble Contest
July
15-19 Battery and Front Ensemble Camp
22-24 Leadership Camp - All Drum Majors and Section Leadaers
25-31 Full Summer Band Begins - All Members
August
1-16 Full Summer Band - All Members
20 First Day of School
Save Our Stage
Information provided by Annie Dragoo ---The "Save Our Stage" campaign to enhance the Austin High PAC is underway. Everyone who donates to the "Save Our Stage" fund, will be listed on a sign in the lobby.
Sponsor $25
Supporter $50
Sustainer $75
Patron $100
Director $150
Playwright $200
Benefactor $250
Associate Producer $200
Producer $350
Executive Producer $400
Performing Arts Trustee $500
See link below to make a donation.
Annie Dragoo
Musical Theatre Director
Fine Arts Instructional Coach at Austin High
PAC Coordinator
International Thespian Society Director
Austin High School
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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/