AEB Weekly 12/11/17 to 12/17/17

W. Charles Akins High School Band - Austin, TX

All Accounts Must Be Brought Current Before the Holiday Break!

There is a significant amount of money that is currently owed on Band Fees.

Unpaid fees put a significant financial strain on the band program as a whole.


Please, please, please take a look at your CHARMS account to see what money is owed and settle your account balance this week.


Directors will be calling home to work out payments this week...we must settle all accounts ASAP!

Auditions Begin This Week

Auditions begin Monday at 7:00am.


If, for some reason, you haven't signed up for an audition time please click here to do so.

Events, Announcements, and Information

Akins Band Holiday Concert

Thursday, Dec. 14th, 7-10pm

10701 South 1st Street

Austin, TX

Join AEB for an evening of music!


Call time for all students is 6:15pm.


Performance order is:

  • South First Groove
  • Concert Band
  • Symphonic Band
  • Wind Symphony


All students must be present for the entire concert.

South First Groove at COTA Winter Wonderland!

Saturday, Dec. 16th, 6:15-7:15pm

9201 Circuit of the Americas Boulevard

Austin, TX

Come support South First Groove at the Circuit of the America's new "Winter Wonderland!"


Enjoy the great sounds of SFG and have fun at this new annual holiday celebration.


For more information on Winter Wonderland, click here.


When you purchase tickets, please make sure that you indicate you are supporting South First Groove and we will get a portion of the proceed!

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!

  • Saturday, January 13th - TMEA Area Band Auditions (All AEB Students Working) - Akins HS - All Day
  • Saturday, February 3rd - Clinics with Mr. Benzer - Akins High School - Times TBA
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