We are excited to begin our World’s Finest Chocolate Fundraiser today, 9/11/2022. 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.
Cash is accepted as well as checks written out to CMS BAND. No online purchases may be made for this fundraiser.
The fundraiser ends on Monday, October 2nd. 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
*For every box that is sold, students will gain 1 entry into a fast food gift card raffle. Four names will be drawn for the fast food gift card prizes.
I am excited to raise funds for our band program to purchases equipment, music, and instruments. Thank you for your participation!
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:
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.
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.
I hope that you all enjoyed your break. There are some important forms and announcements below.
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.
Beginning tomorrow: Optional DHB practice on Wednesdays after school until 4:00 PM.
Trojan Band:
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 8th grade football games in Grisham Stadium at the high school.
The uniform will be a t shirt that is provided with the fee. Students are encouraged to wear shorts and tennis shoes due to the heat.
The cost to participate will be $5 for all students regardless of grade. This pays for the pizza!
Students will be fed pizza, chips, and refreshments at the game. Parent volunteers are needed for each game. Contact maria.menendez@carrolltoncityschools.net to volunteer.
Schedule for this season: 9/16 10/21
Students will report to the Carrollton High School Band room at 9:30 AM for both games. Pick up time will be 12:00 at the CHS Band room. Students will need to bring their instruments to and from the game.
Please fill out the following form to register your student for Trojan Band!
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.
I hope that you all have a wonderful rest your week! Go Trojans and go Trojan 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 Saturday, December 2nd at Cass Middle School.
District Honor Band participation and All-State Band Participation is 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.
In addition: French Horn, Oboe (unless you rent your own), Bassoon, Tuba, Baritone, Tenor Sax, Bari Sax, Bass Clarinet, Percussion: $50 School owned instrument Fee.
Is your student looking to get private tutoring on their instrument? Are they looking to advance themselves? Is making District Honor Band and All State a goal of theirs? Private lessons will be offered at CMS before and after school with highly trained professionals. Students who study privately will earn incentives such as recognition at our concerts, a specialized pin for their band uniform, and more!
Please email one of our professionals below for available times and prices.
What a wonderful first week of school! Your students are all did incredibly well and have been flexible as we have all adjusted to our new CMS. Please read below for announcements for the week. Don’t forget to subscribe to the website to get these announcements emailed to you!
Band Fees: Due September 1st
All students: $30 Band Fee.
All students:
10 sheet protectors
Black three-ring binder
Pencil
French Horn, Oboe (unless you rent your own), Bassoon, Tuba, Baritone, Tenor Sax, Bari Sax, Bass Clarinet, Percussion: $50 School owned instrument Fee
Is your student looking to get private tutoring on their instrument? Are they looking to advance themselves? Is making District Honor Band and All State a goal of theirs? Private lessons will be offered at CMS before and after school with highly trained professionals. Students who study privately will earn incentives such as recognition at our concerts, a specialized pin for their band uniform, and more!
Please email one of our professionals below for available times and prices.
CMS Trojan Band 