TWIB Notes
THIS WEEK IN BAND
FRIDAY, AUGUST 28TH - ALLEN VS DUNCANVILLE (HOME GAME)
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4TH - ALLEN VS DESOTO (HOME GAME)
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 $77,000 in fundraiser total! The Allen Band will receive a donut party to celebrate this accomplishment.
Participation in this fundraiser is expected from every family, and all money raised directly benefits your child’s experience in the Allen Band.
If your family does not want to participate in the fundraiser, you have the option to complete the $250 buyout option below. You will need to enter $250.00 into the amount submission. Be sure to let us know which student the submission is for.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Monday, August 31st
Weekly Pass-Off: first region etude excerpt. You will find this on MakeMusic, which will be linked through Canvas.
7:00am - 8:15am rehearsal
Tuesday, September 1st
7:00am - 8:15am rehearsal
6:30pm - 9:30pm rehearsal
Wednesday, September 2nd
No outside of school rehearsal (do your pass offs!)
4:30pm - 5:30pm Trombone Masterclass with Mr. Mendoza
4:30pm - 5:30pm Bass Trombone Masterclass with Dr. Xue
Thursday, September 3rd
7:00am - 8:15am rehearsal
4:30pm - 5:30pm *Special Guest Performance and Q&A*
Friday, September 4th
7:00am - 8:15am rehearsal
8:35am - Pep Rally, wear your Blue Dri-Fit shirt, black Allen Band shorts or senior jeans
Desoto Game (Itinerary posted above)
Monday, September 7th
LABOR DAY
No School, No Rehearsal
Tuesday, September 8th
Weekly Pass-Off: Part 2 from memory with all choreography - ALL
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 will be posted next week)
This is an AWAY GAME. Please check bus lists and review the uniform guidelines as we will be wearing FULL UNIFORM.
Saturday, September 12th
Percussion at Wylie Drumline Contest
Monday, September 14th
7:00am - 8:15am Rehearsal
5:30pm - 8:30pm Tailgate at Eagle Stadium
LFC ATHLETIC CONFLICT PLAN
Week of August 31st:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday - ATHLETICS
Tuesday, Friday - BAND
Week of September 8th:
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
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
Home Game Meals
Pei We Asian Kitchen
Date: September 4th
Enjoy a flavorful pre-game dinner from Pei Wei Asian Kitchen!🥡 Choose your protein, each available in a variety of entrée styles: (Gluten Free Options available)
🍗 Chicken Entrée – choose your style
🥩 Steak Entrée – choose your style
🍤 Shrimp Entrée – choose your style
🌱 Tofu Entrée (vegetarian option) – choose your style
All meals come with your choice of white or brown rice, a side item (spring roll, egg roll, or wontons), and a sweet treat—Thai Donuts (except GF)!
Meals will be served in the PAC Commons from 4:30–5:00 p.m. Don’t be late—unclaimed meals will be discarded after 5:00!
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!
Spirit Nights
Join us for our first spirit night of the season to help support the Allen Band Program. We are starting off with the band favorite- Raising Canes. Take your students on Thursday, September 3rd from 4-9pm. They are graciously giving back 15% of all orders that mention the program.
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.
