TWIB Notes

ITINERARY

• Water bottle with a strap

• Lyre if you play Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, All Saxophones, Mellophones, Baritones

• Eflip phone holder (you will get your order in class on Monday)

• Allen Band shorts (you will get these on Wednesday in class)

• Blue Dri-Fit

• Black or white low cut socks

The Allen Band has reached $50,000 so far! If we reach $200,000, Mr. Rees has promised to dye his hair blue! A Up!

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.

Monday, August 24th

7:00am - 8:15am rehearsal

Eflip phone holders will be distributed in classes

Part 1 pass off Set 8 - 22A begins

Pass off makeups after school each day this week

Tuesday, August 25th

7:00am - 8:15am rehearsal

6:00pm - Marching Shoe distribution, parents can pick up their child's shoe orders at Allen HS at door 36

6:30pm - 9:30pm rehearsal

Wednesday, August 26th

No outside of school rehearsal (do your pass offs!)

Trumpet masterclass on region music with Mr. Clardy 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Horn masterclass on region music with Mr. Pena 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Thursday, August 27th

7:00am - 8:15am rehearsal

Friday, August 28th

7:00am - 8:15am rehearsal

8:35am - Pep Rally, wear your Blue Dri-Fit shirt, black Allen Band shorts or senior jeans

Duncanville Game (Itinerary linked above)

Monday, August 31st

Pass-off this week is your 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!)

Thursday, September 3rd

7:00am - 8:15am rehearsal

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 will be very similar to the Duncanville game)

Week of August 24th:

Monday, Wednesday - ATHLETICS

Tuesday, Thursday, Friday - BAND

Week of August 31st:

Monday, Wednesday, Thursday - ATHLETICS

Tuesday, Friday - BAND

Please email Mr. Blankenship if you have any questions.

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

• Lunch (if you're remaining on campus to eat lunch)

• Any paperwork that has not been turned in

• Deodorant
  

*Having supplies on a daily basis has an impact on daily grade assessments for students

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 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.

Home Game Meals

First Home Game Meal - Hat Creek Burger

Date: August 28, 2026

Bite into something tasty before kickoff with a meal from Hat Creek Burger Co.! Choose from one of the following delicious options:

🍔 Big Hat Burger

🧢 Little Hat Burger

🍗 Grilled Chicken Sandwich

🍗 Fried Chicken Sandwich

🌱 Veggie Burger

🧀 Grilled Cheese

🌭 Hot Dog

All meals come with chips and a cookie. Meals will be served in the PAC Commons from 4:45–5:00 p.m. Order by 11.59pm on August 25, 2026.

Order Home Game Meals Here!

Volunteer Opportunities

Football season kicks off in ONE WEEK! It takes a village to move this band. Every week, we will have openings to serve as a general volunteer or a logistics volunteer. 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

Spirit Wear

Spirit wear is back on the Storefront and available to purchase until August 23rd! Pick up for all orders will occur at the Tailgate performance on September 14th.

Order Here!

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.