TWIB Notes
THIS WEEK IN BAND
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4TH - ALLEN VS DESOTO (HOME GAME)
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11TH - ALLEN @ SOUTHLAKE CARROLL (AWAY GAME)
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14TH - TAILGATE PERFORMANCE @ EAGLE STADIUM
Tailgate is September 14th and involves every member of the Allen Band! This is a chance for all 8th grade parents to see and hear the Allen Band and we are excited to share the field with the future of our program.
GAMEDAY ITEMS
Water bottle with a strap
Lyre if you play Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, All Saxophones, Mellophones, Baritones
Eflip phone holder
Allen Band shorts
Blue Dri-Fit
Black or white low cut socks
VERTICAL RAISE FUNDRAISER
We are at $91,500 in fundraiser total!
We encourage every family to participate in this fundraiser, as the funds raised help support and enhance the overall Allen Band experience for our students.
If your family prefers not to participate in the fundraiser, you may choose to make a $250 direct contribution instead. If you select this option, please enter $250.00 as the amount and be sure to include the name of the student the contribution is for.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Monday, September 7th
LABOR DAY
No School, No Rehearsal
Tuesday, September 8th
Weekly Pass-Off: Part 2 from memory with all choreography - ALL
*Glove handout will be after marching band rehearsals
7:00am - 8:15am rehearsal
6:30pm - 9:30pm rehearsal
Wednesday, September 9th
No outside of school rehearsal (do your pass offs!)
4:30pm - 5:30pm Trombone Masterclass with Dr. Xue
Thursday, September 10th
7:00am - 8:15am rehearsal
Friday, September 11th
7:00am - 8:15am rehearsal
Southlake Carroll Game (Itinerary posted above)
This is an AWAY GAME. Please check bus lists (linked at the bottom) and review the uniform guidelines as we will be wearing *SUMMER uniform.
Saturday, September 12th
Percussion at Wylie Drumline Contest
Monday, September 14th
Weekly Pass-Off: Region Etude Cut (2nd assignment, due Thursday via MakeMusic)
7:00am - 8:15am Rehearsal
5:30pm - 8:30pm Tailgate at Eagle Stadium
Tuesday, September 15th
7:00am - 8:15am Rehearsal
6:30pm - 9:30pm Rehearsal
Wednesday, September 16th
No morning rehearsal
Thursday, September 17th
7:00am - 8:15am Rehearsal
Prosper Game (itinerary posted next week) wearing *TRADITIONAL uniform
Friday, September 18th
No morning rehearsal
SPRING TRIP SURVEY
The Allen Band is in the final approval process for our Spring Trip. The information in this survey is tentative and based on the best information we have now. Please fill out the form below so we have more accurate information moving forward, thank you!
LFC ATHLETIC CONFLICT PLAN
Week of September 8th:
Wednesday, Thursday - ATHLETICS
Tuesday, Friday - BAND
Week of September 14th:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday - ATHLETICS
Tuesday, Friday - BAND
Please email Mr. Blankenship if you have any questions.
BAND EQUIPMENT NEEDS
Students will be marching, moving, and playing for the majority of their time and will need to have the following items:
Instrument with all accessories
Charged Device with Ultimate Drill Book, Beam, Geo, and SportsYou apps loaded and joined
½ Gallon water jug filled with ice water
- Athletic clothing including a light colored shirt, athletic shorts, athletic shoes, no jeans/jorts, no crocs, no boots
Hat and sunglasses
Sunscreen
- Deodorant
*Having supplies on a daily basis has an impact on daily grade assessments for students
TWU ALL-STATE WORKSHOP OPPORTUNITY
7th Annual Pioneer All State Workshops
Saturday, September 19, 2026
Make sure your high school students get the chance to work with our music faculty on both instrumental techniques and strategies geared towards their All-State audition music preparation as well as individual instrument proficiency. Thanks to the generous support of our division administration, this year's event will once again be FREE OF CHARGE to all participants!
REGISTER HERE!
- Deadline to register is Thursday, September 17, 2026.
MAKEMUSIC AND ALL-REGION MUSIC
MakeMusic accounts will be set up for all winds and percussionists. We will use this software platform to help the Allen Band learn the All-Region music.
Students will be able to hear themselves, record themselves, and receive feedback on their performance. Students will be given as many chances as they wish to record themselves.
Please check the microphone on your Chromebook when you receive your district technology and make sure it is working. Non-functional devices will not be an excuse for incomplete recording assignments.
The TMEA All-Region freshman cuts are listed below, and the All-Region music is available in the Google Drive linked on the website.
The All-Region freshman cuts are the fall semester exam. Students are responsible for preparing this music throughout the semester. Students should expect chair tests, in-class performances, and MakeMusic assignments connected to this music.
PRIVATE LESSONS
Private lesson sign-ups are linked below.
All parents should fill out the Google Form, even if your student is already enrolled in lessons.
Private lessons are $24 per weekly lesson and are the strongest predictor of student success. Allen ISD has added many private lesson instructors on every instrument to make sure we can accommodate as many students as possible.
REQUIRED APPS FOR MARCHING BAND
ALLEN BAND BOOSTER ASSOCIATION
Prop Workday
We will be having a prop workday on Tuesday, September 8 from 6:30-9:30pm during evening rehearsal. The screens for Empire Rising have arrived and we need to assemble the front props.
Prop Workday Volunteer Opportunity
Questions? Contact Josh Wood at logistics@allenband.com.
Volunteer Opportunities
Football season is underway! Games and contests through September are open for sign-ups. In addition, there will be openings throughout the week to help with uniforms, food service, traffic and more! Please consider signing up for at least 1 event this season. The band is a vital part of the football team and we are excited to cheer them along and volunteering is a great way to see your student enjoying these nights! 🅰️-🆙
Sign up for all available opportunities at allenband.com/volunteer. You must be signed in to your membership account to see current opportunities. Questions? Email volunteers@allenband.com
ABBA Membership Meeting
Join us for the first ABBA Membership Meeting on September 21st at 7pm in the band hall. Hear updates with the band and the booster program as well vote on the 2026-2027 ABBA budget. Hope to see you there!
Tailgate Night
Spirit wear and membership items will be available for pickup at Tailgate starting at 6:15 at Eagle Stadium. Kona Ice will also be on site at the conclusion of the event. They are graciously giving 20% of all proceeds back to the band.
Dietary Questionnaire
Please make sure that you have completed the student Dietary Questionnaire for the 2026-2027 season. Students are fed at every game whether it is a snack or a meal for away games. If this form is not completed, your student WILL NOT be given a substitution. Orders are based on the completed forms. Please only complete one per student. Please make sure this is filled out by 6:00pm on Sunday for dietary needs for next week's away game.
