AEB Weekly 3/27/17 to 4/2/17

W. Charles Akins High School Band - Austin, TX

Check the calendar often for any changes in rehearsal schedules leading up to UIL! Visit the website for the calendar.

Congrats to the Akins JV Winter Guard!

Congrats to the Akins JV Winter Guard!

Congratulations to the Akins JV Winter Guard for a fantastic 2017 season! The performers had several top 3 finishes and consistently finished in the top half of their class at contest. The whole AEB family is proud of their accomplishments!
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The 2017 Akins High School Junior Varsity Winter Guard

Events, Announcements, and Information

Wind Symphony Rehearsal w/ Composer William Pitts

Thursday, March 30th, 5-8pm

10701 South 1st Street

Austin, TX

The Akins Wind Symphony will rehearse and have a question/answer session with composer William Pitts. Mr. Pitts is the composer of Auguries of Innocence, one of the pieces on the Wind Symphony's UIL program.
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2017-2018 Leadership Candidate Meeting

Friday, March 31st, 4:45-5:45pm

10701 South 1st Street

Austin, TX

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Winter Guard Showcase and 2017 Fall Production Reveal

Friday, March 31st, 6:30-7:30pm

10701 South 1st Street

Austin, TX

Join the Akins HS Winter Guards in the Akins HS gym for a special performance of their 2017 productions!


Following these performances, the Akins Band Staff will proudly reveal AEB's 2017 Fall Production!
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Texas Color Guard Circuit State Championships - Varsity Winter Guard

Saturday, April 1st, 8am

730 Olsen Boulevard

College Station, TX

More details to be announced soon.


If you are interested in joining us to support the Akins Varsity guard, please click here and sign up!
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UIL Concert & Sight Reading Evaluation is in One Week!

More detailed schedules will be released as soon as transportation information is received from the AISD Fine Arts Department.

Concert Band UIL Concert & Sight Reading Evaluation

Tuesday, April 4th, 2pm

979 Kohlers Crossing

Kyle, TX

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Symphonic Band UIL Concert & Sight Reading Evaluation

Wednesday, April 5th, 9:30am

979 Kohlers Crossing

Kyle, TX

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Wind Symphony UIL Concert & Sight Reading Evaluation

Wednesday, April 5th, 3pm

979 Kohlers Crossing

Kyle, TX

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All Balances Must Be Brought Current

Please stay on top of your band balances.


As we look ahead to 2017-2018, no student will be permitted to register for Band in 2017-2018 if there is an outstanding balance.


Contact Mr. Fincher if you have questions about your current balance.

Earn Money for Your Band Fees, Next Year's Trip Payments, and Lessons

Earn Money for Your Band Fees, Next Year's 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!

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  • Tuesday, April 11th - 2017-2018 Drum Major Candidate Training - Akins Band Hall - 4:45pm to 6:45pm
  • Thursday, April 13th - 2017-2018 Drum Major Candidate Training - Akins Band Hall - 4:45pm to 6:45pm
  • Saturday, April 22nd - AISD Jazz Festival - Covington Middle School - Time TBA
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