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.

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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.

Flute	https://docs.google.com/document/d/1sLsQkzFQdAoEKaKarM_tj4pWygMI7dO5lzfK9h3cVV0/edit?usp=sharing
Clarinet	https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XjUZhfarz58OCmDySaOk_vOyBiRvj832ip4rEESn_zc/edit?usp=sharing
Alto Saxophone	https://docs.google.com/document/d/18bkNm8vnSqqYZ_L_UgKmbqwsj2YPPojWUZpsz42js-s/edit?usp=sharing
Trumpet	https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KWJO1vWFEu60oqawCjXQdPhIRuPJu6EDMOKLOWsTiXw/edit?usp=sharing
French Horn	https://docs.google.com/document/d/17mYQ79wAmM-OXQlJcurPtG5CYOw4O176SDHv78xykEg/edit?usp=sharing
Trombone	https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zg_5N4HjQKCihfZvyGc0uSa7PvUs8NpwzwuIimhjBQc/edit?usp=sharing
Baritone	https://docs.google.com/document/d/1W48tGEvfIGkL8x43EyV3KQz1fhzvbfzMNLJ06KtEEv8/edit?usp=sharing
Tuba	https://docs.google.com/document/d/1MfZJEsmskQLZ80JjLJl-qPCKZv-jLesCvcxi-sUjvUI/edit?usp=sharing
Percussion	https://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

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

Good evening and welcome to tonights concert!

You may view our program at http://www.cmstrojanband.com or by clicking below.

Concert Program

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

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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

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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

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

Sincerely,

Ms. Maria Menendez

maria.menendez@carrolltoncityschools.net

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

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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!

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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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

Happy Easter

Week at a glance:

• Tuesday: Percussion Ensemble rehearsal until 4:15 open to ALL CMS Band members
  • No fees or auditions required
• Wednesday: Jazz band after school until 4:15
• Friday: 8th Grade Carowinds Trip

We had a busy week at CMS!

Our 7th graders had their annual end-of-year trip to Urban Air in Newnan, Georgia. Students enjoyed the trampolines as well as obstacle courses, virtual reality games, and the zip line. Thank you to all of the chaperones who helped out!

Our 6th grade band members traveled to Woodland High School to perform for and with the Woodland high school band and then traveled down the street to LakePoint Station. Students performed a concert, rehearsed with the high school ensemble, then sat in on their rehearsal as they practiced some of their music. Once we arrived at Lakepoint Station, we enjoyed laser tag, Pizza, Bowling, Arcade time, and clip and climb! Our chaperones once again knocked it out of the park!

Great job to both 7th and 8th grade this week on your field trips. We hope that had fun!

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Gray Esslinger Awarded Scholarship Cup

Congratulations to our very own, Grey Esslinger in being awarded the Scholarship Cup at Monday’s Honors Night. This award is awarded to the 8th grader who maintained the highest cumulative average through middle school. We are so proud of you, Gray for being a leader in our school! Way to make the band program proud!

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8th Grade Only

We have some exciting things happening over the next few weeks!

• Percussion camp this week Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 4-6 in CHS Band room.
• 2/29 @ 7PM Meeting for ALL high school band members for next year. CHS Band room
  • This is where we give out dates, medical and financial info for high school band as well as announce our marching show for next year! Required for all students and at least one parent representing each student.
• Carowinds Field Trip 4/25-4/26
  • Packing List: https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vQCH7xMSOBRmYJZxjWOyTKFDnNrpQYbSSM_o6IbNFvRv0qB5fswCKvASWMB9fieoPtVj5V2apa7_RdH/pub
  • Chaperones will be contacted tomorrow with some information for this Friday!

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Upcoming Dates:

I hope that you all have a wonderful Sunday!

• 5/1 High School Annual Band BBQ! Come and buy some dinner and watch the high school band perform!
• 5/5 Spring Concert @ MAC
• 5/9 6th grade Medieval Times Field Trip. More info to come soon!

Sincerely,

Ms. Maria Menendez

maria.menendez@carrolltoncityschools.net

This past week was full of professional learning with Coach King, CHS Football coach, and our annual Raffle Party! Thank you to everyone involved and for being both engaged learners on Commit Day and awesome partiers at our raffle party! Thank you to our parent volunteers as well!

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Announcements for all three grades:

8th graders:

• Fill this out ASAP to get an audition spot: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdrECHMwoT7gDtzVW2KIwqJyLRaA0nuOTWGdPw8bKEAEIz_cw/viewform
• Click here for audition info: https://chstrojanband.com/join/

7th Graders:

• Fill this out to go to Urban Air: https://form.jotform.com/250904478697169
  • Raffle spreadsheet linked here. Each ticked sold equals $5 off or your trip.

6th Graders:

• Woodland High School Field Trip Form. https://form.jotform.com/250364657418159
  • It must be filled out by the Monday that we come back from break.
  • Raffle spreadsheet linked here. Each ticked sold equals $5 off or your trip.
    

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Gift of Music Instrument Upgrade! April 17th

Now is a GREAT time to upgrade the instrument that your student is renting to something more advanced! The Gift of Music will have an instrument night open to all Carroll County band students at the CHS Band room from 4-6PM on April 17th.

Students can upgrade instruments or even purchase new mouthpieces and equipment for their current instruments. Instruments will be available for students to try out and the finance team will be there to answer any questions that arise.

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I hope that you all have a wonderful week!

Sincerely,

Ms. Maria Menendez

maria.menendez@carrolltoncityschools.net

I hope you all had a wonderful weekend!

Week at a Glance:

Monday:

• High School Percussion Clinics (8th grade only) 4-6 PM
• Commit Day: During the school day for our 7th/8th grade members during 1st block

Tuesday:

• Raffle Party after school until 5:00 PM
• Commit day for 6th graders during 5th block
• High School Percussion Clinics (8th grade only) 4-6 PM

Wednesday:

• Jazz Band after school until 4:15 PM

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Raffle Party

We are excited for our annual raffle party on Tuesday after school! If you would like to volunteer, we would appreciate it! We will serve ice cream, have a glow party, and an inflatable obstacle course. Please email me at maria.menendez@carrollltoncityschool.net

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Congratulations!

Our CMS Wind Ensemble had the honor of performing at Georgia State University this past Wednesday. They performed beautifully and represented our school system with pride. The school system published an article on the event that is worth the read.

https://www.carrolltoncityschools.net/about-us/newannouncements/featured-news/~board/2024-2025-school-year/post/carrollton-middle-wind-ensemble-performs-at-southeastern-regional-concert-festival

Congratulations to all involved!

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Go Trojans and enjoy the rest of your Sunday!

Sincerely,

Ms. Maria Menendez

maria.menendez@carrolltoncityschools.net

Week at a glance:

• Tuesday: Concert band and Wind Ensemble LGPE
• Wednesday: Symphonic Band LGPE (No Jazz band rehearsal)
• Friday: Raffle Fundraiser ticket sales are due.

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LGPE: 7th and 8th grade only

We wish all of our 7th and 8th graders good luck as they perform at the Carroll County Performing Arts Center this week Individual itineraries are below. Please remember to wear your all black uniform for the concert.

These concerts are FREE and open to the public. Let’s show our support!

The following schedules are tentative. Our transportation department is working diligently to get buses for our groups. If either of the three groups has a change in their schedule, I will inform the students and families of that group.

Tuesday 3/18 Concert Band:

• 1:15 PM Report to Band Room
• 1:30 PM Load bus
• 1:45 PM Depart CMS
• 2:00 PM Arrive at CCPAC
  • 2:00 PM* Watch Band
• 3:00 PM Warm Up
• 3:30 PM Performance Free and open to the public!
• 4:45 PM Depart Time
• 5:00 PM Arrive back at CMS

3/19 Symphonic Band:

• 2:45 PM Report to Band Room
• 3:00 PM Load bus
• 3:30 PM Depart CMS
• 3:45 PM Arrive at CCPAC
• 4:15* PM Watch Band
• 4:45 PM Warm Up
• 5:15 PM Performance Time
• 6:30 PM Depart Time
• 6:45 PM Arrive back at CMS

3/18 Wind Ensemble:

• 5:00 PM Report to Band Room
• 5:15 PM Load bus
• 5:45 PM Depart CMS
• 6:00 PM Arrive at CCPAC
• 6:30* PM Watch Band
• 7:00 PM Warm Up
• 7:30 PM Performance Time
• 8:45 PM Depart Time
• 9:00 PM Arrive back at CMS

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Raffle Fundraiser: Extended to this Friday

Due to the timing of LGPE for our older students, we will extend the raffle fundraiser to this Friday, March 21st.

Students must have 10 tickets sold by this Friday in order to be admitted into the Raffle Party on April 1st. Our list is located here and in Google Classroom so that students can see their progress on ticket sales: CMS BAND RAFFLE TICKET SPREADSHEET

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Upcoming Dates:

• 3/18 LGPE
  • Concert Band: 3:30 PM
  • Wind Ensemble: 7:30 PM
• 3/19 LGPE
  • Symphonic Band: 5:15
• 3/24 Raffle Fundraiser Drawing during homeroom
• 3/24 WE GSU MFA Preview Concert at 6:00 PM Required for all students to attend
• 3/25 Carowinds payment due
• 3/26 WE GSU MFA Performance: All Day. Itinerary here
• 4/1 Raffle Party after school

Have a wonderful rest of your Sunday and I look forward to seeing the students tomorrow morning!

Sincerely,

Maria Menendez

maria.menendez@carrolltoncityschools.net