TWIB NOTES: 10/7
GRADES, ELIGIBILITY, & SHADOWS
This is the last week of the quarter and an eligibility checkpoint for ALL STUDENTS. Therefore, we will assign shadows on students that are in danger of ineligibility on Tuesday 10/8. A student is considered eligible if they are passing (with a grade of 70 or higher) in all on-level classes. This means that Friday, October 11 means two things:
(1) All students must be eligible by Friday, October 11. Students that lose eligibility will be able to perform on Friday (10/11) and Saturday (10/12), but will not be able to perform the next week. These students will be replaced for the remaining part of the contest season. The next eligibility check-point for failing students is Nov. 4.
(2) Current ineligible students may earn eligibility status after the October 11 checkpoint. Students that regained eligibility can begin performing on Friday, October 18.
We will not have a shadow challenge this week. We will have our next shadow challenge on Wednesday 10/16 at 5:30pm (before our Wednesday evening rehearsal).
GAME 6 (10/11): ALLEN @ PLANO EAST (KIMBROUGH STADIUM)
Please scroll down to see the itinerary for Game 6 on Friday – this is an AWAY GAME and the process is different than a home game. This itinerary will also be posted on www.allenband.com. Call time in the Band Hall or Ensemble Room is 5:00pm. Meals will be provided (Chick-Fil-A Sandwich, water, snacks). If you have specific dietary needs, you should have already filled out the “2019-20 Student Dietary Questionnaire” on www.allenband.com. If you have a large instrument you need to set your instrument by the proper equipment trailer before call time. Our pit bulls will have signs posted to help. You need be at call time ready for inspection: blue uniform shirt, long black socks, black band shoes, gloves, flip folder with music, hair up, no visible jewelry (other than one stud earrings), NO MAKE-UP (BAND), WATER JUG, and instrument in working condition.
CONTEST SEASON STARTS THIS WEEK
Marching contests usually take a large portion of the day. Please reserve the entire Saturday for our three contests. McKinney and Duncanville Contests are a Prelims-Finals format while the UIL Contest is a prelims-only format. A Prelims-Finals format means that the top ten scores after the prelims performance will advance to a finals performance later that evening. Prelims only format, means that there is only one possible performance at that contest. Our return time at the Prelims-Finals shows is based on making finals and leaving after awards. If the band does not place in finals, we will watch bands at finals. Scroll below for itineraries on our three contests.
- MCKINNEY MARCHING INVITATIONAL: SAT. OCT 12
Call time for the McKinney Marching Invitational is 10:45am – Approximate return is 11:15pm. We ask that students eat a light breakfast before call time. We will have Chick-Fil-A Chicken biscuits for lunch after morning rehearsal, snacks for our after our performance, and Rudys for dinner prior to Finals.
- UIL REGION 25 MARCHING CONTEST: SAT. OCT 19
Call time for UIL is 8:25am – approximate return time is 2:15pm. We ask that students eat something light before call time. We will have Chick-Fil-A Chicken biscuits after rehearsal.
- DUNCANVILLE MARCHING INVITATIONAL: SAT. OCT 26
Call time for the Duncanville Marching Invitational is 10:30am – approximate return time is 11:45pm. We ask that students eat a light breakfast before call time. We will have Chick-Fil-A Chicken biscuits for lunch after morning rehearsal, snacks for our after our performance, and Rudys for dinner prior to Finals.
A note on reserves/compline @ contests: All members of the band are required to participate in contests. The reserves will work with a director during rehearsal and during contest warm-up. They will talk about the process, possibly help with props, set-up, and work on focus/discipline routines while the rest of the band is rehearsing. During the performance, the reserve block will stand at set on the front sideline. While this may appear unessential on the surface, this is how the entire band will show their support to their peers. The main objective for the reserve block and Comp Line is to observe and reflect on the contest environment (even though they are not performing) and learn from watching the performances of other bands. Reserves and Comp Line students are held to the same attendance standards as the contest show block/Marching Line. Refer to the band handbook regarding attendance policies.
A WORD ON LOST ITEMS
One of the liabilities of a large program that functions in limited spaces is that everybody’s instrument, music, uniforms, and field jackets all look the same. We have had reports of missing Field jackets. Two requests: (1) Check closets to see if you have YOUR Field jacket. Some jackets have possibly been mistakenly taken. (2) Put student name on everything.
COLOR GUARD POPCORN SALE
Colorguard is selling popcorn to raise funds for a new trailer. You can support them by purchasing atwww.allenband.com/colorguard
SENIOR NIGHT OCTOBER 18
If you are the parent of a senior student, we have a tradition of flower pinning on the track before rehearsal at this THURSDAY’S game. Please arrive the track stadium at 5:10pm if you would like to pin your senior!
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
There are multiple volunteer opportunities right now including concessions, uniform help and McKinney Competition on Saturday. The 10/11 football game will go live at 6:00 pm today. For all sign ups please visit, https://www.allenband.com/content.aspx?page_id=22&club_id=207916&module_id=316430 With a Game and Competition this week we have 2 Shout Outs: Creekview Orthodontics and 1 800-Flowers! Thank you to Dr. Ghosh and Dr. Lofgren at Creekview Orthodontics for providing a meal to our Volunteers for Friday’s Game. They provide the highest quality orthodontics with exceptional customer service. They believe every patient is unique and deserves an individualized treatment plan. And, thank you to 1-800 Flowers for providing a meal to our Volunteers for Saturday’s Competition. They would like to wish the Allen Escadrille the best of luck. 1 800 Flowers love our Allen Eagles! Questions, email Julie atvolunteers@allenband.com
CARRABBA’S NIGHT
Mark your calendars for Tuesday, November 5! It's the Carrabba's Dinner, Concert and Silent Auction Event! Come out and enjoy a yummy dinner of chicken marsala, salad, bread sticks and dessert. (Gluten free and vegetarian options available.) You can purchase tickets at:www.allenband.com/dinnerevent. Invite friends, family and neighbors! Entertainment will be different ensembles including the Wind Ensemble, Jazz Band, LFC Winds, Percussion Ensemble and more! Funds raised at the silent auction will benefit the band and colorguard programs such as scholarships, resources, equipment and other items! Questions, email Christina atpublicrelations@allenband.com
SILENT AUDITION DONATIONS FOR CARRABBAS’S NIGHT
Can you help us out with a donation of a product or service personally or from your business? Ideas of items you can donate are hotel stays/vacation rentals, event tickets such as sporting events or theater, or experiences like private chef dinners, cooking class or tasting just to name a few. All donations are greatly appreciated and are tax deductible. If you would like to donate a product or service, contact Christina Ku atpublicrelations@allenband.com
SPONSORSHIPS
Do you own a business our know of a business that would like to sponsor the Allen Band Booster Association? Email Joey atmembership@allenband.com for more information or visitwww.allenband.com/sponsors.
WEEKLY ASSESSMENTS THIS WEEK
Every Thursday, all AHS Band students are to turn their Canvas assessment video on Thursday by 11:59pm. All LFC student assessments are due by 11:59pm on Sunday. Students can look up their assignments, the grading rubric, and submission page on Canvas.
- 1st Period AHS Assignment submitted in Canvas: NONE THIS WEEK
- 8th Period AHS Assignment submitted in Canvas: NONE THIS WEEK
- LFC Students: NONE THIS WEEK
THE NEXT THREE WEEKS
10/7: 6:25 SLT meeting; 7am Rehearsal; Grade check after 1st period
10/8: 7am Rehearsal – New Shadows Assigned
10/9: 7am Rehearsal
10/10: 7am Rehearsal
10/11: 7am Rehearsal; Away Game vs. Plano East (5pm Call Time) – LAST DAY OF THE QUARTER
10/12: McKinney Marching Contest: 10:45am Call Time
10/14: Fall Break – No School
10/15: Fall Break – No School
10/16: PSAT – EVENING REHEARSAL 6pm-8pm (5:30pm SLT Meeting) - 5:30pm SHADOW CHALLENGES
10/17: 7am Rehearsal
10/18: 7am Rehearsal; Home Game vs. Jesuit (AHS Senior Pep Rally)
10/19: UIL Region 25 Marching Contest: 8:25am Call Time
10/20: 6:25 SLT meeting; 7am Rehearsal
10/21: 7am Rehearsal
10/22: 7am Rehearsal
10/23: 7am Rehearsal
10/24: 7am Rehearsal
10/25: 7am Rehearsal; Away Game vs. McKinney Boyd
10/26: Duncanville Marching Contest: 10:30am Call Time