Good evening!
District Honor Band:
It is around this time every year that we begin talking about District Honor Band and All-State Honor Band auditions. We have such a talented group this year and I am excited to begin working on this music.
Each school in Georgia is zoned to a specific district. This is an audition-based group that collects the top band students in our district and combines them into an “all-region” type of band. Students learn under the baton of a guest conductor in Ringgold, Georgia and play difficult and enjoyable music with 80 or so new friends! Auditions are Saturday, December 2nd at Cass Middle School.
District Honor Band participation and All-State Band Participation is looked at very highly by colleges and employers because of the extra time and the personal responsibility it takes to successfully audition and make one of these prestigious bands. Should you make it, DHB is February 8th-10th in Ringgold, Georgia.
Students wishing to audition for the District Honor Band must pay a fee of $5 to participate. Students who wish to audition for All State will speak to Ms. Menendez individually.
Please have this filled out by Friday September 22nd.
DHB Form: https://forms.gle/NshX1h82XrXDMqRg7
Band Fees: Due This Friday
All students: $30 Band Fee.
All students:
- 10 sheet protectors
- Black three-ring binder
- Pencil
In addition: French Horn, Oboe (unless you rent your own), Bassoon, Tuba, Baritone, Tenor Sax, Bari Sax, Bass Clarinet, Percussion: $50 School owned instrument Fee.
Pay Online Here: https://carrolltonjuniorhs.revtrak.net/
Cash and check are also accepted. Checks written out to “CMS Band”
Handbook Acknowledgment and Forms:
Please ensure that you and your student have signed off on the handbook attached below using the Google form provided.
Handbook:
Handbook Agreement Form: Due September 1st
https://forms.gle/kS7z8LW97usstxJT6
Private Lessons
Is your student looking to get private tutoring on their instrument? Are they looking to advance themselves? Is making District Honor Band and All State a goal of theirs? Private lessons will be offered at CMS before and after school with highly trained professionals. Students who study privately will earn incentives such as recognition at our concerts, a specialized pin for their band uniform, and more!
Please email one of our professionals below for available times and prices.
| Instrument | Instructor Name | |
| Oboe | Mike Maxwell | maxwemike@gmail.com |
| Bassoon | Mike Maxwell | maxwemike@gmail.com |
| Clarinet/Bass Clarinet | Chris Mothersole | mothersoleclarinet@gmail.com |
| Flute | Rachel Breaux | rachelbreaux6@gmail.com |
| Saxophone | Katie Hoberg | khoberg1@my.westga.edu |
| Trumpet | Rachel Worley | rachelworleymusic@gmail.com |
| French Horn | Katy Ray | katy.ray.horn@gmail.com |
| Trumpet/French Horn | Cheyenne Riedel | cheyennedriedel@gmail.com |
| Trombone/Euphonium | Jacob Snyder | jacobsny0131@gmail.com |
| Tuba | Brycen Hart | brycenhart@yahoo.com |
| Percussion | Tyler Boyle | tboylemusic@gmail.com |
Have a wonderful weekend!
-M. Menendez
maria.menendez@carrolltoncityschools.net
CMS Trojan Band 