Parent Preview / Ice Cream Social 2026
Tomorrow! Friday, August 14 at 7:30pm on the lot! Parents & families come and get a preview of the 2026 show!
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Flamingo Update
As of this morning, we passed the $100K milestone! 🎉 We still need about $10K more to hit our goal, which I know sounds like a big number. If each band student manages to secure just $60 more in donations, then we are done. Parents, we need your help to close this out. Please share…
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Reminder: Parent Social Tonight Followed By ABBA Meeting
Tonight – while the kids are at band camp – come join us for a Parent Social at Azul Tequila. We’ll all head over to the ABBA meeting at AHS after that. The meeting should wrap up just as the kids are finishing with camp. Any questions? Feel free to reach out to Ellen Fenwick…
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Welcome to the Third Week of Band Camp!
Happy Monday Trojan Band! I hope you had a good weekend and are ready to work hard for week 3 of band camp. Rehearsals this week are all 5pm – 8:30pm and we will meet in our split indoor locations every day. Please make sure to be on time and ready to play at 5pm…
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Uniform Committee Needs a Few More Volunteers!
We could use a few more volunteers to help with uniforms this coming week. This is a fun job – and the more, the merrier!! And huge THANKS to everyone who has signed up. Please sign up to volunteer here: https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/9040E44A9AE2CA1FB6-64826326-uniform?useFullSite=false – Marcy Farrell (Uniform Committee)
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MARCHING SHOES Info
Hello Band fam, uniform fittings have been going well this week during band camp! We’ve got a couple more sections to go, and we’ve had a steady flow of kids come in getting sized. If you are a returning band family, please remind your kids to locate and try on their shoes this weekend so…
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Important Info From the ABBA Board
Hey y’all,If you haven’t yet, please subscribe to the ABBA Band Calendar: https://www.andersontrojanband.com/calendar/ so you don’t miss out on anything as the activities ramp up. Band CampThis week, please note Band camp is 8am-4pm Mon thru Wed, and again on Friday, but in the evening from 5-8:30pm on Thursday. FlamingoCheck with your students to determine which evenings…
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GAME DAY MEALS – ORDER UNTIL AUG. 21
Game Day Meal ordering is available for the 8 home and away games the Anderson Band will be attending this year. Cost per meal is $14.00. Meals are served in the cafeteria after school on game days.Please order through the following link – https://www.andersontrojanband.com/football-meal-order-form/. If you are ordering for more than one person, please make sure…
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Game Day Meal Volunteers Needed!
The Catering Crew needs your help to make sure all those game day meals get to our students. Lots of quick volunteer opportunities to make sure the Trojan Band is fed and hydrated before football games. Sign up for Catering Crew Volunteer Opportunities here for:• Food Pick Up – Coordinate with catering chairs and pick…
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Flamingo-ing: First week overview
UPDATE!! We’ve had a big first week, here’s our post-telethon Flamingo update: Overall Amount Raised:$67,156.89 (61% toward goal) Per Capita Leaderboard (this determines which section “wins”):• Flutes ($599.19)• Guard ($460.84)• Mellies ($420.05)• Trumpets ($405.30)• Saxes & Low Reeds ($368.02)• Percussion ($366.90)• Clarinets ($346.73)• Low Brass ($273.71) Amount Raised Leaderboard:• Percussion ($12,841.57)• Guard ($10,599.30)• Flutes ($10,186.30)•…
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Water Jug
If any returning students need to replace their water jugs, they are on sale at Academy right now: Igloo Rival Auto Chug 1/2 gal Jug. Details & SpecsStay hydrated with help from the Igloo Rival Auto Chug 1/2 gal Jug. Cool Riser Technology® helps improve cooling performance by elevating base to reduce thermal conduction, and…
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Casual Uniform Reminder!!
Students need black chino/golf shorts and black ankle socks. We suggest students keep a pack of black ankle socks in their locker. This helps avoid the problem of not having the right socks when you need them! (We also suggest keeping a pack of long black socks in the locker, to wear with marching uniform.)…
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Happy Flamingo Eve!
We are still looking for parents that can help drive flocks tomorrow (Monday, 07/27). Please consider signing up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040E44A9AE2CA1FB6-64882198-flamingo# Thank you all for generously donating snacks and drinks for Flamingo Central. We could still use more bottled water and food items. I will be at the band hall each morning from 7:45-8:00 to accept donations….
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Summer Band Camp 2026 Starts Tomorrow!
Tomorrow starts Summer Band Camp 2026!!! Key reminders:-Camp is 8-4pm with a lunch break from 11:30-1 on your own-be on the parking lot by 8am with your instrument, water bottle, hat and sunglasses (front ensemble included)-make sure you wear comfortable shoes that are appropriate for marching-Please start hydrating tonight and don’t drink milk in the…
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All Volunteer Positions open so far!
Hi Band Families, If you haven’t had a chance to sign up and volunteer yet, but are looking for a way to get involved, here are all the sign-up genius links that have been sent thus far on the BAND app. We need LOTS of parent volunteers, so please consider helping when/where you can! Uniform…
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Summer Band Camp Meals
Students are responsible for their own meals during Summer Band Camp. Think about sending them with healthy snacks and either a bag lunch or money. Lunches are kept in the band hall, which is fairly cool. There are also a number of restaurants and food trucks within walking distance and many kids go in groups…
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Anderson Trojan Band Calendar
Subscribe to the Trojan Band and Guard Season calendar to get the latest, most up-to-date information about where to be and when. https://www.andersontrojanband.com/calendar/
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Band Merchandise Still Available
We still have some hoodies, t-shirts, clear bags, and fans available for purchase. If you place your order before August 12th, you can pick them up at the Parent Preview on Friday, August 14th. https://www.andersontrojanband.com/shop/
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Parent drivers wanted!
Here’s the signup link to help with Flamingo over the next two weeks. Come join in the fun as our students raise money to support the upcoming season. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040E44A9AE2CA1FB6-64882198-flamingo# The timeframe will vary by flock. Typically flocks are picked up from Anderson no earlier than 5pm, and all flocks must return to Anderson no later…
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Bus Chaperone Sign Up for Games & Competitions
🚌 Band parents, we need you! Want to chaperone a game or competition day bus this season? First, complete the district volunteer registration. Once you’re approved, sign up to chaperone! Links to both are below. ✅ District Volunteer Registration:https://austinisd.voly.org/ 🚌 Bus Chaperone Sign-Up (games and competitions):https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4DABAB2FA2F9C07-64838240-anderson Whether you can help with one game or several,…
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Uniform Volunteers still needed!
The Uniform Team needs help fitting our band kids for this year’s uniforms and shoes. This is a super fun and air conditioned way to meet the students and hang out with other band parents. No experienced required – we train you on the spot – and the more hands, the quicker this will go,…
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Fair Share
Fair Share is the family’s contribution to our Trojan Band and Guard. The Instrument Use fee is a small fee that covers the costs of loaning out instruments. Both are requirements for marching. This year Fair Share is $550 and the instrument use fees are $25 per instrument ($50 for guard and percussion). Both can…
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It’s almost Flamingo-ing season!
TL;DR– Bring snack and drink donations to registration on Friday (7/24)– In-person Flamingo-ing starts Monday (7/27)– Flamingo Telethon on Wednesday (7/29) A Quick Flamingo PrimerFlamingo-ing is our largest fundraiser of the year and a really fun team-building event! Each band section has pink plastic birds, called a flock (the larger sections run multiple flocks). Each…
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Parents Planning to Volunteer:
Hi Band Parents, As volunteer opportunities roll out, please take a minute to fill out an AISD volunteer application for the 2026-2027 school year. To volunteer with AISD you must register through this system. Thanks! Register Here: https://austinisd.voly.org/
