​AMB WEEKLY UPDATE 7/1/2026

​AMB WEEKLY UPDATE 7/1/2026

Greetings Eagle family! We are getting ready to welcome everyone back for another year of AMB! And it’s not just any new year - it’s our 20th year anniversary! And we are playing the most exciting show music we’ve ever had, and our kids are about to have the most unforgettable marching band experience yet!
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This year, the AMB is GOING BEYOND!

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ACTION ITEM: Join Cut Time!

• If you have been receiving Cuttime notifications and login information, you more than likely already have a Cuttime Account. 
• If you have not been receiving Cuttime notifications, please go to the following link to create a Cuttime account. The link is active for the next 24 hours. (I can reactivate a new link at any time.)
• If you already have an account, you might be able to click the link below to verify that your account information is accurate.
  • https://app.gocuttime.com/sr/BR86TTRH

ACTION ITEM: Join the BAND APP!

• The Band App will be used for the 2026-2027 season for regular updates and quick communication.
• To join, you must download the BAND App on your phone, create an account using your email or Google account, scan the provided QR code to join the Band Class, and wait for Admin Approval.
• Or, join using the link: https://band.us/n/abadbb41j48an

ACTION ITEM: Athletic Physical is Required to Participate

• If you already turned in your athletic physical for the marching season, sweet! If you are still working on that, just know that all band students must obtain an athletic physical to participate in band activities outside. More information can be found here: https://www.atascocitaband.com/physicals-and-rankone-for-marching-band.html#/

FINANCIAL DEADLINES!

The hard deadline to purchase the required Woodwind and Brass Performer Package was June 1.

• The total cost of this package was $295.
• If you purchased your items, you got a spot on the field. Yay!
• If you did not purchase your June 1st items, you will be unable to perform on the field. You can still participate with the band at games, you will just be unable to join us on the field as we should all have matching uniform tops and joggers.
• This required package includes the Ultimate Drill Book Subscription ($20), Digital Performance Top ($70), Red Band Polo Shirt ($30), Black Joggers ($30), DSI Crossover Black Marching Shoes ($75), Band Shorts ($20), and Drifit Show Shirt ($20).
• The DSI MTX Crossover Shoe is designed specifically for marching turns on turf and must be paid for by June 1, 2026
• Annual Band Dues are $350 and must be paid by August 20.
• A monthly payment plan is available for band dues.

If you need to purchase your required items, go to the following links:

• Returning Member Packages: https://2026-2027-returning-required-items.cheddarup.com/
• New Member Packages: https://2026-2027-new-members-required-items.cheddarup.com/
• Color Guard Packages: https://2026-2027-color-guard.cheddarup.com/
• Percussion Add-On: https://2026-2027-percussion.cheddarup.com/
• Jazz Band Add-On: https://2026-2027-jazz.cheddarup.com/
• Game Day Meal Plan (optional): https://2026-2027-game-day-meals.cheddarup.com/
• Annual Dues (due August 20th) https://my.cheddarup.com/c/2026-2027-dues/items

Summer Band Camp 2026 Schedule

• July 6-10, July 13-15, & July 20-22: Percussion and Color Guard Camp will run from 8AM to 3PM.
• July 14-17: Leadership Week is mandatory for the full leadership team.
  • July 14: Leadership Day with Frank Troyka runs from 9AM to 12PM.
  • July 15: Preparation Day with Mr. Best at AHS runs from 9AM to 4PM, and students must bring tennis shoes to march in.
  • July 16: Blue Devils Leadership Camp.
  • July 17: Blue Devils Leadership Camp and a DCI Performance located in Katy, Texas.
• July 20-22: 9th Grade Woodwind and Brass Camp runs from 8AM to 3PM.
  • Any student who is an incoming freshman, please join us Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday to get an early start on our band music and band traditions.
• July 23-24 & July 27-31: Summer Camp Welcome Back and Week 1 for all AMB students runs from 7AM to 4PM.
• August 3-7: Summer Camp Week 2 for all AMB students runs from 7AM to 4PM.

AMB Marching Band Showcase 2026

• The end-of-camp AMB Showcase performance will take place on August 7, 2026.
• The show starts at 7PM.
• The event will be held in the Atascocita High School competition gym, located at 13300 Will Clayton Pkwy, Humble, TX 77346.
• Admission to the showcase is free.

Ultimate Drill Book Subscription

• Part of the student’s June 1st required purchases was a subscription to the cell phone app we use to teach our drill to students. It requires for students to have a cell phone that they can open the app and locate their drill spot and receive real-time instructions from directors, marching techs, body movement choreographers, and more.
• The app Ultimate Drill Book is available on Android and Apple devices. We will instruct students on how to use it once we reach the UIL official drill start date of August 1st.
• If your child does not have a phone, it’s okay. We will provide them with the paper version of the drill. It will not have a lot of the real-time instructions on there, but they will be able to still receive the necessary information required to perform.
• We do recommend in this case that our band students have some sort of electronic device on the field. If you have an old Android or Apple phone laying around somewhere for just the sole purpose of drill learning after school, that would be ideal. Otherwise, we will issue out the paper versions to those students as an alternative.