Good evening!
Homecoming week is finally here! We have a busy week ahead of us.
Monday: Chocolate bar fundraiser kickoff during class
Tuesday: 8th grade homecoming parade practice @CHS Band room until 5pm
Wednesday: DHB practice after school until 4:00 PM
Friday: Homecoming parade! 7th and 8th graders participating
Saturday: Trojan Band Football Game 9:30 am-12:00 pm
Trojan Band:
Schedule for this season:
9/16
10/21
This Saturday will be our first of two football games that we will attend.
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 CMS football games in Grisham Stadium at the high school.
- One time $5 fee to participate in Trojan Band. This covers the pizza and uniform for both games.
- Students may play at both games or just one if they have a conflict.
- Uniform is a provided t shirt. I recommend shorts, tennis shoes, a hat, and sunglasses!
- Students will be fed pizza, chips, desserts, and refreshments at the game.
- Parent volunteers: please report to the CHS Band room at 9:00 AM.
- Students will report to the Carrollton High School Band room at 9:30 AM for both games.
- Pick up time will be 12:00 PM at the CHS Band room.
- Students will need to bring their instruments to and from the game other than tuba and percussion.
Donations of the following items would be greatly appreciated:
- Canned soda
- Water bottles
- Individual bagged chips
- Store-bought desserts. (cookies, ice cream bars, cupcakes, rice krispie treats, etc.)
Please fill out the following form to register your student for Trojan Band!
https://forms.gle/jg4TiwvMQzmrN6Zk7
Homecoming:
Our 7th and 8th graders have been invited by the CHS Band program to join them in the parade this year!
7th Grade:
- No cost
- Will walk with the band to cheer and sing
- No rehearsal
8th Grade:
- No cost
- Will march and play in the parade.
- Rehearsal on Tuesday with the high school marching band. Students will walk to the CHS band room with Ms. Menendez after school and will participate in a rehearsal for our cheers, chants, and songs! Please pick your student up at 5 PM at the CHS Band room
All 7th and 8th grade students must have the following Google Form completed by Tuesday in order to participate in the parade on Friday.
https://forms.gle/pE4rRxzqDGT4nnUg8
West Georgia Winds *Tomorrow is the Last Day to Sign Up*
- Has a very simple audition process
- Has scholarship opportunities to offset fees
- Allows students to meet band friends from across our area
- Is hosted in our own band room!
Audition application:
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.
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
Every Wednesday: Optional DHB practice on Wednesdays after school until 4:00 PM.
Have a wonderful rest of your Sunday!
Sincerely,
Ms. Maria Menendez
maria.menendez@carrolltoncityschools.net
CMS Trojan Band 