Austin High School Maroon Band News
February 19, 2018 - February 23, 2018
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!
2018 SENIORS!!
2018 Seniors and/or parents watch for an email with more information on how to submit for showcase!!
ATTENTION NEEDED...........................
Starting March 1 delinquent notices will be send home with students who have not paid their fair share fees. If you have any questions about your student’s fees or would like to make other arrangements for paying fees, please contact Mr. Frock.
How do I check to see if I paid my students fair share fees?
Step by step directions -- Where are my payments for Band Fees?
Log on to Charms with your student number....
https://www.charmsoffice.com/charms/login.asp
Click on the tab that says finances.
How do I pay?
- School Cash Online - https://www.schoolcashonline.com/
- Make checks payable to 'Austin High School Band' with the student’s name and purpose of the check in the memo section of the check. Payments may be turned in to the drop box located inside the directors’ office.
- When Paying with cash, put the money in a sealed envelope with students name on the outside of the envelope. Payments may be turned in to the drop box located inside the directors’ office.
As a reminder........
The band budget is fairly distributed among all band students. Student band fees are calculated by dividing the overall band budget by the number of expected students in each program. It is imperative for the success of the band program that all members realize their obligation to the group as a whole.
- Students who do not meet these needs will not be allowed to join us on band trips.
- Students must meet all “fair share” payments each year to qualify for a letter jacket.
Thank you to those who have paid their band fees in full!
2018-2019 Fall Chair Positions OPEN
ACL Parking:
Responsible for preparing and working through details for this fundraising event and obtaining volunteers to hold signs, collect money and direct cars to the parking spaces as allowed. Need an underclassmen couple to shadow this year.
Golf Tournament:
- Ticket Sales:Responsible for advertising and selling of tickets to the event. Tickets to be sold and passed out before the winter concert and before the jazz concert. Coordination with middle schools participating in the jazz concert is also needed. Coordinate with Presidents, Treasurers, and Band Directors
- Meal: Responsible for obtaining a caterer and coordinating meal for event
- Silent Auction: Responsible for recruiting volunteers, obtaining donation items and coordinating this portion of the event.
Homecoming Dinner Committee Chair: OPEN & 12th Grade Rep
- Meal: Responsible for organizing a BBQ dinner to be served to band members and their families in the school cafeteria prior to the homecoming game.
- Decorations: Responsible for decorating the cafeteria prior to the dinner.
- Ticket Sales: Responsible for coordinating ticket sales two weeks prior to the BBQ dinner for the parents and family members who would like to attend. (Band Students who have purchased a meal plan are not required to purchase a ticket as it is included in the meal plan). Working with Treasurers may also be needed.
- Photographer: Secure a photographer to take pictures of the seniors with their parents.
- Letterman Jackets: Check in letterman jackets, hang up, alphabetize, and move to cafeteria right before Homecoming Dinner for presentation. During the ceremony, underclassmen parent will hand correct jacket to Director for presentation.
Kick-off Coordinator Committee Chair:
- Tables: Assist with setting up tables for various committees to use for their recruiting for this event. Coordinate with Presidents.
- Committee Sign-up Sheets: Assisting Committee Chairs with creating sheets to indicate volunteer needs for new parents during this event. Coordinate with Presidents.
- Liaisons: (9, 10, 11, 12 Grade Parent Representatives) Greet and welcome parents, answer any questions and provide direction throughout the event as needed. Assist with recruitment for open positions within the various committees. Coordinate with Presidents.
A LOYAL FOREVER Thank You!
Thank you to our Winter Dinner & Dance Committee for working so hard to make it a successful night!!
Melinda Cantu - Winter Dinner & Dance Chair
Cathy Requejo - Decorations
Doneta Garvey - Silent Auction
Samantha Young - Program Ads
There is no 'i' in Team, but we are sure glad there is 'u' in our Volunteers!!
Photo Booth Pictures
https://photos.app.goo.gl/lGCjwepjarFxKfzm2
Interested in having a photo booth at your next event - contact Geeta at orders@craftyengineer.com
Important Spring Dates....
February
14-17 TMEA Convention San Antonio
20 O.Henry & Clint Small Pre-UIL Concert AHS PAC
27 Orchestra UIL Concert & Sightreading AISD PAC
28 Section Leader Tryouts 4:45 in bandhall
March
1 Drum Major Tryouts 4:45 in bandhall
6 Band Parent Meeting 6:00 in aux bandhall
8+9 Teacher Lunch Concert Lunches in bandhall
10-18 Spring Break
21-23 AISD PreUIL Concert & Sightreading Festival AISD PAC
26 Pre-UIL Concert AHS PAC
28 8th Grade Orientation AHS Bandhall 6:00
29 End of 5th Six Weeks
April
3 Band Parent Meeting 6:00 in aux bandhall
5-6 UIL Concert & Sightreading AISD PAC
14 UT Jazz Festival UT
17 Vertical Team Jazz Concert 6:30pm AHS PAC
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
12-13 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/