Month: September 2025

9/29-10/3

Week at a glance:

Monday: No DHB practice as Ms. Menendez will be with the high school marching band at practice.

Tuesday: Carroll County High School Marching Exhibition @Villa Rica High School

This week was a fun and successful one for our band program! Our middle school students went to UWG’s concert on Thursday and had a blast hearing the variety of music. Thank you to Dr. Byrd and Dr. Rhoden for the invite! Thank you as well to all of the parent chaperones that made the trip run smoothly.

On Saturday we had our second Trojan Band Game and played to support our CMS 8th grade football team. The kids had a blast in the sun and cheering our our football team. Thank you to the team of parents for assisting and to the high school booster presidents, James and Lindy Moore for the popsicles!

A quick shoutout to our high school members as they traveled to Sonoraville on Saturday and were named Grand Champions at their marching competition on Saturday evening. Our band program is thriving and we are so proud of all of our students! Please consider coming out on Tuesday to watch the championship marching band perform at the County Exhibition!

County Marching Exhibition 9/30

Would you like to support the high school marching bands in our county at the county exhibition? Middle school band students from Carroll County Schools and Carrollton Middle School will receive FREE admission to the event! Parents, guardians, and other family members will need a ticket. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased here: https://gofan.co/event/4059281?schoolId=GA5367_2&fbclid=IwY2xjawMp5eBleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFWYWsxM1NtSFoxSkV0SHpYAR6koq0tqi8t4Qj8vnjGxWQ59sw75fYRNw7QFQJbjhdOfPKhG7Xjgjqo9L2wIg_aem_leCgjylY7qNYR-rNvFMOsQ

Upcoming Dates:

10/6 Chocolate bar fundraiser is due

10/21 Chocolate bar party (must sell one box to participate)

10/28 Fall Concert for all CMS Band Members! We will be joined by our special guests, the CHS Marching Band! More details to come soon!

Have a wonderful rest of your Sunday evening!

Sincerely,

Ms. Maria Menendez

maria.menendez@carrolltoncityschools.net

3/22-3/27

Week at a glance:

Monday/Tuesday: No DHB practice as Ms. Menendez will be with the high school marching band at practice.

Thursday: UWG Concert Field Trip (Info below)

Saturday: Trojan Band Game! (Info Below)

Congratulations to our 8th graders who were invited to perform at the CHS Band’s annual 8th grade night! The students performed the Pre-Game ceremony, in the amphitheater, and even got special on-field access to watch the high school band perform their half time show. Thank you to Dr. Carr and Mr. Nelson for creating such a loving and welcoming experience. Your high school members were incredible hosts as well as all parents and staff involved.

UWG Field Trip 9/25

This Thursday evening, the University of West Georgia’s Wind Ensemble will present their Fall Concert at the Carroll County Performing Arts Center.

I have spoken with the school system to provide busses to and from the CCPAC for our band students.

A few notes:

  • Cost: Free!
  • Location:
    • Carroll County Performing Arts Center 
    • 775 Old Newnan Rd  Carrollton, GA 30116
  • Itinerary:
    • 6:00 PM Report to CMS Band Room
    • 6:45 PM Load Buses and Depart for CCPAC
    • 7:30 PM UWG Concert
    • 8:40 PM Load Buses and Depart for CMS
    • 8:55 PM Arrive at CMS

All students and chaperones must fill out the following form in order to attend with the band program. Although the concert is free to the public, I will need emergency contact information and a tally of how many people traveling to coordinate enough busses. The form is due on Tuesday September 23rd.

PERMISSION FORM FOR STUDENTS AND CHAPERONES

Trojan Band Game 9/27

Each year our middle school students are offered opportunities to perform in the stands and bring spirit to our football games in Grisham Stadium. This is a fun and free event that we are always excited to be a part of. “Trojan Band” is our pep band. Please fill out the following form so that I have emergency contact information if needed.

Schedule:

  • 8:30 AM Parent Volunteer report time
  • 9 AM Students report to Don Hall Band Room (CHS Band Room)
  • 10 AM Game begins in Grisham Stadium
  • Half Time: Students will be able to buy concessions
  • 12:00 PM Students picked up in front of Don Hall Band room

Uniform:

Uniform will be Trojan shirts and colors with either pants or shorts. (Black/gold/white). Students are encouraged to wear tennis shoes, hats, and sunglasses due to the heat.

There is no cost to participate.

Please fill out the following form to register your student for Trojan Band!

Carrollton High School Band room:

County Marching Exhibition 9/30

Would you like to support the high school marching bands in our county at the county exhibition? Middle school band students from Carroll County Schools and Carrollton Middle School will receive FREE admission to the event! Parents, guardians, and other family members will need a ticket. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased here: https://gofan.co/event/4059281?schoolId=GA5367_2&fbclid=IwY2xjawMp5eBleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFWYWsxM1NtSFoxSkV0SHpYAR6koq0tqi8t4Qj8vnjGxWQ59sw75fYRNw7QFQJbjhdOfPKhG7Xjgjqo9L2wIg_aem_leCgjylY7qNYR-rNvFMOsQ

Do not hesitate to ask any questions!

Sincerely,

Ms. Maria Menendez

maria.menendez@carrolltoncityschools.net

Field Trip Opportunity 9/25

Good morning!

Next Thursday evening, the University of West Georgia’s Wind Ensemble will present their Fall Concert at the Carroll County Performing Arts Center.

I have spoken with the school system to provide busses to and from the CCPAC for our band students.

A few notes:

  • Cost: Free!
  • Location:
    • Carroll County Performing Arts Center 
    • 775 Old Newnan Rd  Carrollton, GA 30116
  • Itinerary:
    • 6:00 PM Report to CMS Band Room
    • 6:45 PM Load Buses and Depart for CCPAC
    • 7:30 PM UWG Concert
    • 8:40 PM Load Buses and Depart for CMS
    • 8:55 PM Arrive at CMS

All students and chaperones must fill out the following form in order to attend with the band program. Although the concert is free to the public, I will need emergency contact information and a tally of how many people traveling to coordinate enough busses. The form is due on Tuesday September 23rd.

PERMISSION FORM FOR STUDENTS AND CHAPERONES

Sincerely,

Ms. Menendez

maria.menendez@carrolltoncityschools.net

9/14-9/19

Week at a Glance

  • Monday/Tuesday: Optional DHB practice for 7th and 8th graders until 4:15 after school
  • Thursday: Chair Test for 7th and 8th graders during class
  • Friday: 8th Grade Night (Itinerary below)

Chocolate Bar

You all are rocking the chocolate bar fundraiser! Great job so far!

Below are some important notes about our fundraiser:

  • CHOCOLATE BAR PERMISSION FORM
  • All students must have a form filled out EACH time they would like to check out a box of chocolate. Each box is $60 and all $60 must be submitted once the 60 chocolates have been sold.
  • All students will receive their chocolate box at the end of the school day. They will come during dismissal to pick up their box once the form has been completed. Students may not carry the box around during the school day.
  • 7th/8th grade may only sell during the school day if it is at the end of the class with teacher approval. 6th graders may not sell during the school day.
  • To purchase multiple boxes at a time, please email maria.menendez@carrolltoncityschools.net
    • This is fantastic for businesses and companies who may benefit from selling them and supporting our band program!

8th Grade Night: *required for all 8th graders*

Our 8th graders will get to be a high school marching band member for a night THIS Friday in Grisham Stadium!

Schedule:

  • 3:30 PM students walk with Ms. Menendez to CHS Band room
  • 3:45 PM rehearsal for 8th graders and high school band
  • 5:00 PM dinner for all students (provided by the CHS band boosters!)
  • 5:45 PM students change into uniform. 8th graders will wear pants, tennis shoes, and their free t shirt given to them on Friday by the CHS Band program
  • 6:30 PM performance in the Amphitheater outside of the Mabry Arts Center
  • 7:00 PM Pre-Game ceremony/performance in Grisham Stadium
  • 7:30 PM Kick Off
  • 9:00 PM (approximately) Halftime performance by CHS Band with 8th graders watching on sideline with Ms.Menendez
  • 9:20 PM (approximately) Optional dismissal of 8th grade students. We encourage students to stay for the duration of the game though!
  • 10:30 PM (approximately) Game ends.

Would you like to volunteer as a parent and meet incredible high school band parents? Want to get up close to all of the action? Want to help feed our students and see how incredible our booster organization is? VOLUNTEER HERE: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E48AEAF23A4F8C25-57316621-919#/

County Marching Exhibition 9/30

Would you like to support the high school marching bands in our county at the county exhibition? Middle school band students from Carroll County Schools and Carrollton Middle School will receive FREE admission to the event! Parents, guardians, and other family members will need a ticket. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased here: https://gofan.co/event/4059281?schoolId=GA5367_2&fbclid=IwY2xjawMp5eBleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFWYWsxM1NtSFoxSkV0SHpYAR6koq0tqi8t4Qj8vnjGxWQ59sw75fYRNw7QFQJbjhdOfPKhG7Xjgjqo9L2wIg_aem_leCgjylY7qNYR-rNvFMOsQ

Have a wonderful rest of your Sunday!

Sincerely,

Ms. Maria Menendez

maria.menendez@carrolltoncityschools.net

Chocolate bar fundraiser

We are so excited to start our annual chocolate bar fundraiser!

Below are some important notes about our fundraiser:

  • CHOCOLATE BAR PERMISSION FORM
  • All students must have a form filled out EACH time they would like to check out a box of chocolate. Each box is $60 and all $60 must be submitted once the 60 chocolates have been sold.
  • All students will receive their chocolate box at the end of the school day. They will come during dismissal to pick up their box once the form has been completed. Students may not carry the box around during the school day.
  • 7th/8th grade may only sell during the school day if it is at the end of the class with teacher approval. 6th graders may not sell during the school day.
  • To purchase multiple boxes at a time, please email maria.menendez@carrolltoncityschools.net
    • This is fantastic for businesses and companies who may benefit from selling them and supporting our band program!

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Please read the paper below that students received in class.

We are excited to begin our World’s Finest Chocolate Fundraiser today, 9/9/2025. Each chocolate bar will be sold for $1. Each box has 60 candy bars containing the following flavors: Milk Chocolate with Almonds, Dark Chocolate Bars, W.F. Crisp Bars, Wafer, Milk Chocolate Bars, and Caramel Bars. 

Students will bring home one box of chocolate bars at a time. Each student will need to submit $60 before receiving another box to sell. 

  • Please double-check the money before submitting to Ms. Menendez
  • Donations are accepted, but must be labeled as so 

For every box sold, 8th graders will receive $30 towards their Carowinds Trip. The trip costs $298 per student.

Cash is accepted as well as checks written out to CMS BAND. No online purchases may be made for this fundraiser.

CAUTION: Warm temperatures will melt the chocolate. Do NOT leave chocolate bars in vehicles or warm spaces. We will NOT accept any damaged or melted chocolate. 

The fundraiser ends on Monday, October 6th. Please turn in the $60 at that time for your current box. No opened boxes will be accepted and students must pay the difference for the chocolate bars that were not sold. As an example: If a student sells 55 chocolate bars, then the student will pay the remaining $5 out of pocket upon submitting their money. 

PRIZES: 

  • Most Boxes sold – $100 gift Card
  • 2nd Place – $50 Gift Card
  • 3rd Place – $25 Gift Card

*On Tuesday, October 21st, students who have sold at least one box of chocolates will be admitted FREE into our Chocolate Bar party! Students will participate in a glow party, get an ice cream sundae bar, and play outside on an inflatable obstacle course. 

I am excited to raise funds for our band program to purchase equipment, music, and instruments. Thank you for your participation!

Happy selling and go Trojans!

Sincerely,

Ms. Maria Menendez

maria.menendez@carrolltoncityschools.net

9/8-9/12

Happy Sunday!

Thank you to those of you who participated in our first Trojan Band game of the year! The CMS Football teams were great, the cheerleaders were spirited, and the band was energetic. I am so thankful for the parents who helped behind the scenes and to the students for bringing the focus and the energy. We also had some of our high school band members join us which was an honor. What a big family we have! We were almost 130 strong and I hope to be even bigger on the 27th of September at 10 AM!

Week at a Glance

  • Monday/Tuesday: Optional DHB practice for 7th and 8th graders until 4:15 after school
  • Tuesday: Chocolate Bar fundraiser kick off during class!

Upcoming Dates:

  • 9/14 West Georgia Winds Auditions for those auditioning
  • 9/19 8th grade (required for all 8th graders) Details to come soon
    • Parents: want to volunteer and meet other band parents? Sign up here
  • Thursday 9/18 Chair test for 7th and 8th graders during class
    • Etudes will be available this week.

West Georgia Winds:

WGW is an honor ensemble that meets on Sundays at Carrollton Middle School to rehearse with middle school students around our area and perform. Students will rehearse 5-6 times a semester and will put on two concerts each school year. This is a mix between a community group and an honor ensemble. Please sign up your student by clicking on the link below if you feel that they would be interested in auditioning for this ensemble! This is open to all 6th-8th graders!

https://www.westgaarts.com/

District Honor Band:

DHB is an honor ensemble that auditions and competes with students from our District. Admitted members will perform in February at the annual District 7 Honor Band in Ringgold, Georgia and are the top players of our district. If your student is taking private lessons or would like to challenge themselves and represent our program at the district level, please have them submit the form below. This is recommended to 7th and 8th graders.

https://forms.gle/HbLc3xkL4Rh9LcTB7

All Students:

Schedule for the year: CMS BAND 2025-2026 SCHEDULE

CMS Handbook: CMS BAND HANDBOOK

PAST DUE: Handbook Sign Off Form: HANDBOOK FORM

PAST DUE: School Owned instruments are: Bassoon, oboe, bass clarinet, tenor saxophone, baritone saxophone, baritone, tuba, and french horn. SCHOOL-OWNED INSTRUMENT FORM

PAST DUE: School Owned Instrument online payment $50 per semester(cash and check written out to CMS Band are also accepted): PAYMENT LINK

6th Grade Only:

Below are links for each instrument. It will provide access to purchase your required textbook, mouthpieces, reeds, percussion equipment, etc. It is different for each instrument so please click on the instrument that applies to your student.

All 6th grade band members are required to purchase their GREEN Book. Once again, links are provided below.

Flutehttps://docs.google.com/document/d/1sLsQkzFQdAoEKaKarM_tj4pWygMI7dO5lzfK9h3cVV0/edit?usp=sharing
Clarinethttps://docs.google.com/document/d/1XjUZhfarz58OCmDySaOk_vOyBiRvj832ip4rEESn_zc/edit?usp=sharing
Alto Saxophonehttps://docs.google.com/document/d/18bkNm8vnSqqYZ_L_UgKmbqwsj2YPPojWUZpsz42js-s/edit?usp=sharing
Trumpethttps://docs.google.com/document/d/1KWJO1vWFEu60oqawCjXQdPhIRuPJu6EDMOKLOWsTiXw/edit?usp=sharing
French Hornhttps://docs.google.com/document/d/17mYQ79wAmM-OXQlJcurPtG5CYOw4O176SDHv78xykEg/edit?usp=sharing
Trombonehttps://docs.google.com/document/d/1zg_5N4HjQKCihfZvyGc0uSa7PvUs8NpwzwuIimhjBQc/edit?usp=sharing
Baritonehttps://docs.google.com/document/d/1W48tGEvfIGkL8x43EyV3KQz1fhzvbfzMNLJ06KtEEv8/edit?usp=sharing
Tubahttps://docs.google.com/document/d/1MfZJEsmskQLZ80JjLJl-qPCKZv-jLesCvcxi-sUjvUI/edit?usp=sharing
Percussionhttps://docs.google.com/document/d/16RDYLz6AncPyhUmZzRjZxepU4ozSjTE4uYYj1zlFG64/edit?usp=sharing

Sincerely,

Ms. Maria Menendez

maria.menendez@carrolltoncityschools.netPosted in CMS Band on . Edit

9/2-9/6 First Trojan Band Game

I hope that everyone had a restful Labor Day Weekend!

Trojan Band Game: 9/6 open to all students

Each year our middle school students are offered opportunities to perform in the stands and bring spirit to our football games in Grisham Stadium. This is a fun and free event that we are always excited to be a part of. “Trojan Band” is our pep band. Please fill out the following form so that I have emergency contact information if needed.

Schedule:

  • 6 PM Report to Don Hall Band Room (CHS Band Room)
  • 7PM Game begins in Grisham Stadium
  • Half Time: Students will be able to buy concessions
  • 8:30 PM Students picked up in front of Don Hall Band room

Uniform:

Uniform will be Trojan shirts and colors with either pants or shorts. (Black/gold/white). Students are encouraged to wear tennis shoes, hats, and sunglasses due to the heat.

There is no cost to participate.

Please fill out the following form to register your student for Trojan Band!

https://form.jotform.com/252442713291150

Carrollton High School Band room:

West Georgia Winds:

WGW is an honor ensemble that meets on Sundays at Carrollton Middle School to rehearse with middle school students around our area and perform. Students will rehearse 5-6 times a semester and will put on two concerts each school year. This is a mix between a community group and an honor ensemble. Please sign up your student by clicking on the link below if you feel that they would be interested in auditioning for this ensemble! This is open to all 6th-8th graders!

https://www.westgaarts.com/

District Honor Band:

DHB is an honor ensemble that auditions and competes with students from our District. Admitted members will perform in February at the annual District 7 Honor Band in Ringgold, Georgia and are the top players of our district. If your student is taking private lessons or would like to challenge themselves and represent our program at the district level, please have them submit the form below. This is recommended to 7th and 8th graders.

https://forms.gle/HbLc3xkL4Rh9LcTB7

All Students:

Schedule for the year: CMS BAND 2025-2026 SCHEDULE

CMS Handbook: CMS BAND HANDBOOK

PAST DUE: Handbook Sign Off Form: HANDBOOK FORM

PAST DUE: School Owned instruments are: Bassoon, oboe, bass clarinet, tenor saxophone, baritone saxophone, baritone, tuba, and french horn. SCHOOL-OWNED INSTRUMENT FORM

PAST DUE: School Owned Instrument online payment $50 per semester(cash and check written out to CMS Band are also accepted): PAYMENT LINK

6th Grade Only:

Below are links for each instrument. It will provide access to purchase your required textbook, mouthpieces, reeds, percussion equipment, etc. It is different for each instrument so please click on the instrument that applies to your student.

All 6th grade band members are required to purchase their GREEN Book. Once again, links are provided below.

Flutehttps://docs.google.com/document/d/1sLsQkzFQdAoEKaKarM_tj4pWygMI7dO5lzfK9h3cVV0/edit?usp=sharing
Clarinethttps://docs.google.com/document/d/1XjUZhfarz58OCmDySaOk_vOyBiRvj832ip4rEESn_zc/edit?usp=sharing
Alto Saxophonehttps://docs.google.com/document/d/18bkNm8vnSqqYZ_L_UgKmbqwsj2YPPojWUZpsz42js-s/edit?usp=sharing
Trumpethttps://docs.google.com/document/d/1KWJO1vWFEu60oqawCjXQdPhIRuPJu6EDMOKLOWsTiXw/edit?usp=sharing
French Hornhttps://docs.google.com/document/d/17mYQ79wAmM-OXQlJcurPtG5CYOw4O176SDHv78xykEg/edit?usp=sharing
Trombonehttps://docs.google.com/document/d/1zg_5N4HjQKCihfZvyGc0uSa7PvUs8NpwzwuIimhjBQc/edit?usp=sharing
Baritonehttps://docs.google.com/document/d/1W48tGEvfIGkL8x43EyV3KQz1fhzvbfzMNLJ06KtEEv8/edit?usp=sharing
Tubahttps://docs.google.com/document/d/1MfZJEsmskQLZ80JjLJl-qPCKZv-jLesCvcxi-sUjvUI/edit?usp=sharing
Percussionhttps://docs.google.com/document/d/16RDYLz6AncPyhUmZzRjZxepU4ozSjTE4uYYj1zlFG64/edit?usp=sharing

Sincerely,

Ms. Maria Menendez

maria.menendez@carrolltoncityschools.net