On Saturday, November 11th, seventeen AEB musicians auditioned for the TMEA Region 18 All-Region Orchestra. All students did an excellent job of representing themselves and Akins!

Congratulations to the following students for earning a seat in the All-Region Full Orchestra!

• Marcus Alvarado - 2nd Chair Percussion & Advances to Area
• Jacob Arocha - 1st Chair Bass Trombone & Advances to Area
• Marisa Bosquez - 1st Chair Flute & Advances to Area

Please congratulate these students on a job well done!

AEB Drum Captain Marcus Alvarado competed at the South Texas Classic Drumline Competition on Saturday, November 11th.

Marcus earned a 2nd place trophy for his Tenor Solo performance.

Congratulations to this fine percussionist on this outstanding achievement!

For the second time in school history, the Akins Eagle Football Team has made playoffs!

We will have one brief rehearsal Wednesday morning and then attend the game to support the team on Thursday!

Rehearsal: Wednesday 11/15

Performance: Thursday Evening (Same schedule as a normal football game.)

Take time over the Thanksgiving Holiday's to be grateful for your blessings and enjoy time with family and friends.

Remember...as soon as the break is over we hit the ground running again with All-Region Band, Holiday Concerts, and Band Placement Auditions.

Don't neglect your instrument for the week!

Make sure you are checking the website calendar for your sectional times.

Each ensemble has a separate calendar that will show you all the sectional times.

Sectionals are required for all students. Attendance is mandatory.

Sell, sell, sell your chocolate this week. We can still order more!

Money is due as soon as we return from Thanksgiving break! Want to take some on break? Make sure you let us know ASAP!

If you setup a payment plan on shopping day, please make sure that you stay on top of your agreement. Our program cannot function if everyone does not take care of their financial obligations.

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!

• Thursday, November 30th - All Region Band Auditions Phase I - Akins HS - 4:30pm to 10:00pm - ***All AEB students are required to be in attendance. We host this event.***
• Saturday, December 2nd - All Region Band Auditions Phase II - Akins HS - 7:30am to 2:00pm - ***All AEB students are required to be in attendance. We host this event.***
• Friday, December 8th & Saturday, December 9th - All Region Band Clinic & Concert (for select students) - AISD Performing Arts Center - Times TBA
• Thursday, December 14th - Akins Band Holiday Concert - Akins HS - 7:00pm to 10:00pm