TWIB Notes 2.23-3.1

We have an exciting few weeks ahead of us as we dive in to our UIL concert season. Please make sure you are at every rehearsal and communicate with directors about conflicts - every moment counts!

Orchestra Pre-UIL Events

AHS Philharmonic Orchestra - Tuesday, February 24th @ 8:15pm in Allen HS PAC

LFC Symphony Orchestra - Wednesday, February 25th @ 8:15pm in Allen HS PAC

UIL Solo & Ensemble Contest

Date: Saturday, February 28 at Plano East Senior High School

ALLEN STUDENT SCHEDULE HERE

RESULTS LINK HERE

AHS / LFC Band Pre-UIL Concerts - March 9th

(see below)

AHS Jazz Bands Concerts - March 10th

(see below)

If you did not turn in your marching instrument last week, you will need to contact Mr. Dahl (tyler.dahl@allenisd.org) to setup an instrument return appointment. Students who do not return their marching instruments will be charged for the full price of the instrument for replacement.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 28TH AT PLANO EAST HS

Performance schedule as follows:

4:30pm - AHS Concert Band

5:00pm - LFC Concert Band

5:30pm - AHS Symphonic Band II

6:00pm - AHS Wind Symphony

6:30pm - LFC Symphonic Band

7:00pm - AHS Symphonic Band I

7:30pm - LFC Wind Ensemble

8:00pm - AHS Wind Ensemble

Warm up call times and clinic information: TBA

Our jazz bands will be performing at the LFC Auditorium on Tuesday, March 10th. This will be in a performance-clinic format: students will perform on stage and then will remain on stage to work with a clinician on the music. We ask that audience members move to the LFC lobby during the clinic time and enjoy some chamber music presented by our students.

6:30pm - AHS Jazz Band II

Clinic on stage after performance

7:30pm - AHS Jazz Band I

Clinic on stage after performance

Band Banquet 2026

Mark your calendars and get ready to celebrate a fantastic season of music, memories, and major accomplishments! Our Annual Band Banquet is just around the corner, and it’s going to be a night to remember.

Students, you don't want to miss out on a night where we will recognize incredible musicians, celebrate our seniors, share a few laughs, and relive the highlights from this year. From powerful performances to unforgettable trips and competitions, we’ll celebrate it all in style!

Tickets will go on sale March 1st. Go to allenband.com/banquet for more details.

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Feb 23-Mar 1

• Tue, Feb 24: AHS Philharmonic Orchestra Pre-UIL
• Wed, Feb 25: LFC Symphony Orchestra Pre-UIL
• Sat, Feb 28: UIL Solo & Ensemble @ Plano East HS

Mar 2-Mar 8

• Mon, Mar 2: Middle School Band Pre-UIL @ AHS
• Thu, Mar 5: UIL Region Orchestra Concert & Sight Reading

Mar 9-Mar 15

• Mon, Mar 9: AHS / LFC Band Pre-UIL @ AHS
• Tue, Mar 10: AHS Jazz Bands Clinic/Concert @ LFC
• Fri, Mar 13: Early Release Day (beginning of Spring Break)

• Dr. Philip Obado, Director of Bands, Allen ISD

• Joshua Blankenship, Director of Bands, Lowery Freshman Center

• Alex Baczewski, Associate Director of Bands, Marching and Jazz Band Director

• Miles Locke, Percussion Director & Assistant Band Director

• Miguel Zacarias, Colorguard Director & Assistant Band Director

• Tyler Dahl, Assistant Band Director, Allen High School

• Jeremy Rohr, Assistant Band Director, Lowery Freshman Center

• Jesse Vela, Assistant Percussion Director & Assistant Band Director

• Susan Fulk, Performing Arts Administrative Assistant