Upcoming Dates:
- 5/18 & 5/19: New Member Camp for all 8th graders participating in marching band from 4:00 PM- 6:00 PM @ CHS
Spring Concert
Our Spring Concert on Tuesday was filled with so much music! We had all four of our bands perform in addition to our Jazz Band! This has been a year full of hard work and music making from all band students and we were proud to recognize our 8th graders on Tuesday night. You have left a mark on our program.
In addition, were joined by our high school director, Dr. Carr and our Advanced Performing Arts course for collaborations. It was a truly memorable night of music and Carrollton is a special place to be.
8th Graders Participating in High School Band
Please ensure that you read and download the handbook and return the forms to Ms Menendez so that she can bring them to CHS and turn the in.
Marching Band participation is required to be eligible to take the health class online. Students who finish their online health and participate in the marching band will receive their required credit for Health and PE.
CALENDAR for Marching Band
CALENDAR • Please check www.chstrojanband.com/calendar regularly for updates. We highly recommend syncing the calendar to your phone.
Percussion Camps: June 4, 11, 18 • Snares/Tenors/Flubs/Marimba 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM, Bass Drums 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM, Vibraphones 2:00 PM – 5:30 | June 25 • All Percussion, 8:00 AM – 12:00; 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Guard Camps: May 5, 7, 12, 14 • 4:00 PM – 6:30 PM | May 19, 21, 26, and 28 • 1:00 – 5:00 PM |May 28• Guard BBQ 5 PM -7 PM |June 1 – 4 • Summer Spin Clinic/Rookie Camp 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
4th of July Parade Practice: July 3, 2026 • 9:00AM – 12:00PM • Parade is on July 4 • 10:00AM* Register by May 24, 2026.
Band Camp Week 1: July 13 – 17, 2026 • 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM • Required for all members
We will be joined by extra staff members so that students have an opportunity to learn from specialists on their instruments. Students will not be permitted to leave campus. Breakfast is available through our school, and we will provide lunch as well.
Band Camp Week 2: July 20 – 24, 2026 • 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM • Required for all members
Members will be outside for most of the day. Plan for hot weather and be sure to wear sunscreen and dress appropriately to battle the sun. Camp will culminate in a parent preview performance on Friday evening.
Trojan Night: July 24, 2026 • 6:00 PM • Required for all members
Trojan Night is a preview performance of the marching show and a way for the students to show what they have learned during the band camps. This is the beginning of the season family celebration, which includes great entertainment and a good meal. Parent volunteers are needed for Trojan Night. Please let us know at booster meetings how you would like to participate.
*We will meet Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday, 6:00 PM- 9:00 PM the weeks of July 28 and Aug. 4 due to pre-planning.
Fall Weekly Rehearsal Schedule – Begins the week of July 29, 2025
Monday 3:45 PM – 6:15 PM
Tuesday 3:45 PM – 6:15 PM
Wednesday No Practice
Thursday 6:00 PM-9:00 PM
Friday Game
Six Flags
We had an unbelievable trip to Six Flags Over Georgia with our 6th graders on Saturday! Our students competed in the Music in the Parks Festival and performed wonderfully. We even have a trophy that will now be displayed in the band room with our Superior ratings that we earned. Congratulations to the students and thank you to the parent chaperones that made this trip possible. Our 6th graders represented our program with pride and had a blast at Six Flags the rest of the day!
West Georgia Arts Summer Camp
The West Georgia Arts Collective is excited to announce a summer camp hosted right here at CMS!
With music at the center, students will enjoy a 5-day event while learning a set of music pieces with a public concert to be presented. Each day will include rehearsals and activities that include: a Six Flags Over Georgia trip, water park visit, service project, ice cream social, presentations, physical-education activities, and more!
This is open to any 6th-8th grade students and I would love to have a huge CMS showing of students! Sign up today!
https://www.westgaarts.com/services-3
If you have any questions, do not hesitate to ask!
Sincerely,
Ms. Maria Menendez
maria.menendez@carrolltoncityschools.net
CMS Trojan Band 