Good evening,
I hope that you all enjoyed your break. There are some important forms and announcements below.
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 on Saturday, December 2nd at Cass Middle School.
District Honor Band participation and All-State Band Participation are 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
Beginning tomorrow: Optional DHB practice on Wednesdays after school until 4:00 PM.
Trojan Band:
This is an optional group and is open to all CMS band students.
We will play cheers in the stand as a spirit band for two of the home 8th grade football games in Grisham Stadium at the high school.
The uniform will be a t shirt that is provided with the fee. Students are encouraged to wear shorts and tennis shoes due to the heat.
The cost to participate will be $5 for all students regardless of grade. This pays for the pizza!
Students will be fed pizza, chips, and refreshments at the game.
Parent volunteers are needed for each game. Contact maria.menendez@carrolltoncityschools.net to volunteer.
Schedule for this season:
9/16
10/21
Students will report to the Carrollton High School Band room at 9:30 AM for both games. Pick up time will be 12:00 at the CHS Band room. Students will need to bring their instruments to and from the game.
Please fill out the following form to register your student for Trojan Band!
https://forms.gle/jg4TiwvMQzmrN6Zk7
West Georgia Winds:
If your student would like an extra challenge and to meet band students from across the West Georgia area, West Georgia Winds is for them! We play exciting music that challenges students and grows their musicianship.
WGW rehearses on Sundays at 2 on campus here at CMS and will have students from Bartow, Carroll, Douglas, Newnan, Paulding, and more participating. Please click here for more information.
I hope that you all have a wonderful rest your week! Go Trojans and go Trojan Band!
Sincerely,
Ms. Menendez
maria.menendez@carrolltoncityschools.net
CMS Trojan Band 