Author: CMS Trojan Bands

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

8/25-8/29 Announcements

Happy Sunday! Please read below for important announcements.

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

DUE August 29th: Handbook Sign Off Form: HANDBOOK FORM

Due August 29th: School Owned Instrument online payment $50 per semester(cash and check written out to CMS Band are also accepted): PAYMENT LINK

Due August 29th: School Owned instruments are: Bassoon, oboe, bass clarinet, tenor saxophone, baritone saxophone, baritone, tuba, and french horn. SCHOOL-OWNED INSTRUMENT FORM

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

8/18-8/22 Announcements

Good evening!

What a GREAT week back at school! I have enjoyed meeting all of our new CMS band members this year and reconnecting with our veterans.

All Students:

Schedule for the year: CMS BAND 2025-2026 SCHEDULE

CMS Handbook: CMS BAND HANDBOOK

DUE August 29th: Handbook Sign Off Form: HANDBOOK FORM

Due August 29th: School Owned Instrument online payment $50 per semester(cash and check written out to CMS Band are also accepted): PAYMENT LINK

Due August 29th: School Owned instruments are: Bassoon, oboe, bass clarinet, tenor saxophone, baritone saxophone, baritone, tuba, and french horn. SCHOOL-OWNED INSTRUMENT FORM

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

Important Forms

Thank you to everyone that stopped by during Open House yesterday! I can feel the excitement and I cannot wait to make music with these wonderful students!

All Students:

Schedule for the year: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ttats6Fap8iIeSuJ2oitXpKRQcMbV6-h4HnWNK_C-Wg/edit?usp=sharing

CMS Handbook: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1F10ukpqjGxJgb9M6KUTJC6gnOVsP0Pj9xfXrLpXFvGU/edit?usp=sharing

DUE August 29th: Handbook Sign Off Form: https://forms.gle/UmwMwBDPqG5zBkbd7

Due August 29th: School Owned Instrument online payment $50 per semester(cash and check written out to CMS Band are also accepted): https://cmstrojanband.com/payments/

  • School Owned instruments are: Bassoon, oboe, bass clarinet, tenor saxophone, baritone saxophone, baritone, tuba, and french horn.

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

I cannot wait to see everyone on Monday and I wish you all a happy school year! Bring your instruments on Monday if you have them!

Sincerely,

Ms. Maria Menendez

maria.menendez@carrolltoncityschools.net

Open House

Welcome back!

This year is going to be incredible and I am so happy to have your student as part of the largest spirit organization on campus!

This website serves as our housing site for schedules, payment options, our calendar, forms, and more! Please take a moment to subscribe to our band website to receive up to date information. I will post on Sundays to give any announcements necessary for the week when we need them.

Go Trojan Band!

Sincerely,

Ms. Maria Menendez

maria.menendez@carrolltoncityschools.net

Concert Week!

Week at a glance:

  • Monday:
    • CMS Concert
      • Schedule below
  • Tuesday:
    • CHS Concert
    • 6th Grade chair tests during class
    • Percussion Ensemble until 4:15
  • Wednesday:
    • Jazz Band until 4:15

Spring Concert Information: Tomorrow 5/5!

Our Spring Concert will be on Monday, May 5th! The time are listed below for each ensemble. 

Reminders: 

  • Dress is all black, with no crocks, sandals, flip flops.
  • Skirts and dresses must have black leggings underneath
  • Our concerts are required for all band members and students are required to stay for the duration of their portion of the concert. 

6th grade/Symphonic Band:

  • Report to MAC @ 5:15
  • 6th grade performs @ 6:00PM
  • Symphonic Band performs @ 6:20
  • 6:45 PM Dismissal for both groups

Concert Band/Wind Ensemble:

  • Report to MAC @ 6:15
  • Concert Band performs @ 7:00
  • Wind Ensemble performs @ 7:25
  • 7:45 PM Dismissal for both groups

Medieval Times 6th Grade Only

Mr. Trumble is excited to travel wish us and take our 6th graders to Medieval Times on May 9th!

  • Cost is $0 to our students as the CUES band program will cover the costs for our 6th graders. 
  • Chaperones are needed but will pay their own admittance: $30
  • The schedule is posted in the following Jotform: https://form.jotform.com/251173579644162

I hope that you have an incredible rest of our Sunday night!

Sincerely,

Ms. Maria Menendez

maria.menendez@carrolltoncityschools.net

4/28-5/2

Good morning!

Thank you for your patience as I am late in getting this post out for the week.

Week at a glance:

  • Tuesday:
    • Percussion ensemble until 4:15
    • High School band meeting:
      • 7 PM @ CHS Band room: required for all students participating in band next year. One adult family representative must be present
  • Wednesday:
    • Jazz Band until 4:15
  • Thursday:
    • High School Band BBQ: Free concert by the CHS Jazz Bands and Marching Band! Come out and support and purchase some BBQ!
  • Friday:
    • CMS School dance: Parent volunteers needed

Carowinds

Our 8th graders and chaperones had a blast on our annual Carowinds Trip this weekend! Thank you to the chaperones who helped keep our students safe and ensured that we had fun. Students enjoyed go karts, put-put, slides, shopping, lots of food and plenty of roller coasters!

School Dance Volunteers

This Friday, our school will have our annual dance for our 7th and 8th graders at the Indoor Facility. If you would like to help run concessions with other band parents and teachers, we would appreciate your help! Please email me at maria.menendez@carrolltoncityschools.net

Spring Concert Information: Next Monday!

Our Spring Concert will be on Monday, May 5th! The time are listed below for each ensemble.

Reminders:

  • Dress is all black, with no crocks, sandals, flip flops.
  • Skirts and dresses must have black leggings underneath
  • Our concerts are required for all band members and students are required to stay for the duration of their portion of the concert.

6th grade/Symphonic Band:

  • Report to MAC @ 5:15
  • 6th grade performs @ 6:00PM
  • Symphonic Band performs @ 6:20
  • 6:45 PM Dismissal for both groups

Concert Band/Wind Ensemble:

  • Report to MAC @ 6:45
  • Concert Band performs @ 7:00
  • Wind Ensemble performs @ 7:25
  • 7:45 PM Dismissal for both groups

Medieval Times 6th Grade Only

  • Mr. Trumble is excited to take our 6th graders to Medieval Times on May 9th!
  • Cost is $0 to our students as the CUES band program will cover the costs for our 6th graders.
  • Chaperones are needed but will pay their own admittance: $30
  • The schedule is posted in the following Jotform: https://form.jotform.com/251173579644162

High School Band Meeting Tuesday 4/29

This Thursday at the CHS Band room, all students participating in band next year will have a mandatory meeting with Dr. Carr and Mr. Nelson. This will include woodwinds, brass, percussion, and colorguard members.

Please ensure that a parent/guardian is in attendance at this meeting on Tuesday, not just the student.

This week is going to be amazing and I cannot for you all to hear the students on Monday!

Sincerely,

Ms. Maria Menendez

maria.menendez@carrolltoncityschools.net