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