AEB Weekly 4/10/17 to 4/16/17

W. Charles Akins High School Band - Austin, TX

Akins HS Bassoon Quartet Performs at "The Bassoon Day"

Akins HS Bassoon Ensemble - "Humoristisches Scherzo"

Events, Announcements, and Information

Purchase Your Banquet Tickets Now!

The Akins Band Banquet is May 20th from 6:00pm to 10:00pm!


Banquet is a great way to celebrate the end of the year with food, awards, presentations, and dancing.


Click here to purchase you banquet tickets today for $35 per seat.


This includes a fantastic meal!

2017-2018 Leadership Materials Due

Thursday, April 13th, 5pm

This is an online event.

Leadership Auditions

Tuesday, April 18th, 5pm

10701 South 1st Street

Austin, TX

All Leadership Candidates are required to attend. The auditions will end "when they end." It could be as late as 10:00pm.

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

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, April 22nd - AISD Jazz Festival - Covington Middle School - Time TBA
  • Tuesday, April 25th - AEB Future Eagle Night - Akins Band Hall - 4:30pm to 8:30pm
  • Saturday, April 29th - Dallas Winds Festival (Wind Symphony Only) - Dallas - All Day
  • Sunday, May 7th - Central Market Jazz Festival - Central Market on N. Lamar - Time TBA
  • Saturday, May 20th - Band Banquet - Onion Creek Ballroom - 6:00pm to 10:00pm
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