The 30th annual Alton Band & Orchestra Builders Olde Alton Arts & Craft Fair will take place December 1 and 2, 2018 at Alton High School. Saturday, December 1: breakfast starts at 8:00 a.m. Craft Fair is open 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. $2.00 admission. Sunday, December 2: breakfast starts at 9:00 a.m. Craft Fair is open […]
ABOB Events & Fundraisers 2018 – 2019 The Alton Band & Orchestra Builders supports the entire Alton School District instrumental music program. Parent volunteers from all grade levels are needed and greatly appreciated. Follow ABOB and keep up to date with our events and band and orchestra programs right here at www.abob.net. ABOB-Alton Band and […]
I was very pleased with how well the kids performed last Tuesday! ILMEA went very well Saturday. It’s about time for a break!This week I’m going to help prep students who are doing the preliminary Symphonic audition. Their scales video recording is due by Friday, December 7. This info was passed out to them and […]
Hello! We’ve got a really light week: It’s the last couple of days!!! Tom Evans (ABOB Fall Fundraiser – Cheese & Sausage) is offering ABOB 50% profit on online sales through November! Please see the link for more information: Online FundraiserToday, Monday, November 19 – Jazz Band – 3:30-5pmABOB Meeting – 7pm, AHS CRAFT FAIR HELP: I know we’re all thinking and […]
Hello! Stay warm out there!!! It is time to think about Craft Fair! This is one of our biggest fundraisers of the year, which allows Marching 100 to do ALL that we do! We need all kinds of help! Please see below to get involved: Hi Everyone, The ABOB Ole Alton Arts & Craft Fair […]
Monday, November 12Final Full Symphonic Orchestra Rehearsal6:30 – 8:00 Tuesday, November 13AHS Fall Orchestra Concert!Students arv. 6:15 in concert attireConcert starts at 7:00 The kids have worked hard and sound great! Wednesday, November 14Chamber Strings!3:25 – 4:15Audition during class for non-membersStudents must attend all weekly rehearsals and all gigs. ILMEA Senior Orchestra prep during class Wednesday, Thursday, […]
Hello! We’re finally slowing down a bit! Time to sit down and work on… Christmas music!!! On Friday, students had the opportunity to try out some “step up instruments” during class. These are intermediate or professional instruments meant to help students as they grow – in high school if a student is pretty serious about […]
Our Fall Concert is almost here! You guys are in really good shape. Here are the final rehearsals. We have some evening rehearsals due to meetings I have after school and I also hire in some adults to fill out the brass section and they can only make the evening practices. Monday, November 5Inscription of Hope (select […]
LuciAnna’s on Broadway is giving back to ABOB on Saturday November 10. From 7:30 – 2:00 you can enjoy a sweet treat in the bakery and place your orders for desserts and other delicious offerings which will be ready for you to pick up for Thanksgiving! No flyer necessary. ALL sales count. Please spread the […]
Tom Evans (our Fall Fundraiser company) is offering additional sales opportunities from now until Thanksgiving, with items purchased shipping directly to customers in time for Christmas! You can begin shopping the Tom Evans Fundraiser today. The online store is OPEN for you to shop and support our instrumental music programs! Here’s how: Go to www.mrfundraising.com/tef – then […]