​AMB WEEKLY UPDATE 3/23/2026

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SCHEDULE 2026

​AMB WEEKLY UPDATE 3/23/2026

Greetings Eagle family! I hope that you all had a wonderful spring break with your friends and family. The rest I know was much needed from everyone. Now that we are back, we are officially in contest mode. We have one more week of preparation, and then it’s UIL concert and sightreading time!

Once UIL concert and sightreading evaluation is behind us, all of the leadership applications, the band registration links, drum major applications, and evaluation music will all be released. Be on the lookout for all of the information in two weeks.

BOOSTER MEETING TONIGHT. Tonight, we have a band booster meeting. The booster board will meet at 6:00, and booster parents for the band are welcome to attend at 7:00 PM.

Here is the calendar of events that gets us up to the end of April. Lots of events are coming up!

• March 28: Jazz Band at Sam Houston State University
• March 30: Concert Band UIL
• March 31: Symphonic Band UIL
• April 1: Wind Symphony UIL
• April 2: Wind Ensemble UIL
• April 6: Leadership Applications open, Evaluation music releases, drum major audition meetings begin
• April 10: Leadership applications due
• April 11: Drumline at the Humble Festival of Flowers
• April 13: Band evaluations begin this week
• April 16: Jazz Band auditions
• April 17: Wind Ensemble WiddyUp Class Party
• April 18: Wind Ensemble Saturday masterclass
• April 20-22: Percussion Camp Week 1
• April 21: AMB Orientation! 6:00PM returning members, 7:15PM new members
• April 23: Drum Major Auditions
• April 27-29 Percussion Camp Week 2
• April 27: Leadership Interview

UIL CONCERT AND SIGHTREADING: The schedule of events is located on the main band webpage - www.atascocitaband.com 

!!! IMPORTANT !!! The schedule for each band class is different, and the bus situation looks different for everyone. It’s important that everyone understands what we need to do to navigate around our transportation situation.

Note: EVERYONE IS ELIGIBLE FOR OUR UIL CONCERT & SIGHT-READING PERFORMANCE! IT IS A SUMMATIVE GRADE!

UIL ATTIRE:

• SHOES: Must be all black. No white/brown soles or colored shoelaces. They must be dressy-casual or dressy. No high heels please.
• PANTS: Must be solid black (not dark gray, blue or any other color). Ensure the pants are full length and not designed to be short. Make sure they are dressy. No black jeans.
• BELTS: Must be black. If there are belt loops, the student must wear a belt that is professional and not colorful.
• SOCKS/HOSIERY: Solid BLACK sock/hosiery that at least goes up the mid-calf.
• SHIRTS: Solid BLACK (not grey, light black, navy or any other color) long sleeve, button down, collared shirt for gentlemen with a solid black tie. Ladies should wear a long sleeve blouse that is not too light weight because the stage/auditorium could be chilly.
• HAIR: Can be down, pretty, but not distracting.
• JEWELRY: NO WATCHES OR BRACELETS! One ring on each hand (not finger) may be worn. A light, non-distracting necklace may be worn.

**There will be a visual uniform inspection when we meet in the Band Hall. Please understand that if you are not dressed correctly, you will not be able to travel/perform with the band at contest. Please verify NOW that you have the correct attire and solve any issues that arise before Wednesday, April 3rd. **

Parents are highly encouraged to attend their child’s concert and sightreading event. Parents are allowed to listen in the auditorium for the concert portion and follow the band into the sight reading room

JAZZ BAND at Sam Houston State University
March 28th Itinerary:

• 7:00AM arrive at AHS, load up equipment
• 7:40 depart to Sam Houston State University
• 9:15am – 9:30am arrive at 1751 Ave. I, loading ramp
• 9:30am – 10:15am, warm up:  School of Music, rm 202
• 10:15 – 10:25am, leave cases & move Concert Hall
• 10:30am – 11:00am   Atascocita High School Jazz Band Performance
• 11:00am – 11:20am, Clinic in RH, then rm 202 for pack-up
• 12:00 Head to lunch (bring money for lunch)
• 1:15–2:15pm Clinic with guest artists
• 2:30 Listen to bands
• 5:30 Dinner Break
• 7:30pm Evening Concert and Awards ceremony with Sal Lozano, and the SHSU Jazz Ensemble and other invited guests.
• 8:30 head back to buses, head back to AHS
• 10:00 Arrive at AHS