What a great week!

Legacy of Champions Successful Again

Photo: Chris Shumick, Milton HS

It was a beautiful, successful, fun-filled, exhausting, and amazing day on the campus of Carrollton City Schools for our Trojan Band as we hosted the 4th annual Legacy of Champions! Thank you to all our students, staff, parents, and volunteers for your enthusiastic service! What a privilege it was to serve so many band students from band programs across our state. Thank you for your concerted effort in showing terrific customer service and leading the way to a memorable experience for all of our guests. Congratulations to Milton High School for being named Grand Champions and receiving the Legacy Sword!

Next year’s LoC will be held on October 12, 2019.

50 Years as the Voice of the Trojan Band

During the Trojan Band halftime performance last night, Mr. Doyle Akins was honored for his 50 Years of service as the Trojan Band Announcer! THANK YOU, Mr. Akins for your unwavering dedication to the Trojan Nation! *Photo by Glenn Holmes*

8th Grade Night

Friday night was so much fun having our 8th graders join us! Their enthusiasm and excitement added energy and fun in the stands! Unfortunately, the officials didn’t enjoy the extra volume that we were able to perform with, that is there loss. So proud of our students cheering on our Trojans. Although it was a tough loss, we have 2 more exciting games ahead of us. Thank you, Ms. Menendez for your leadership with these awesome kids. We can’t wait to have them join us next year!

All In One Sale

I know that we have all had a busy few weeks and maybe you haven’t been able to get out and sell as many items as you would like, so we will extend the sale until October 25th! Band Boosters will be available from 6-9 pm to receive your forms and payments in the band room that evening. Please get busy! Visit your neighbors, ask your co-workers, call band alum and ask them to support the Trojan Band! This year it is even easier for people to pay for their fruit and meat. Payments can be made on the CHS Trojan Band website at:

https://chstrojanband.revtrak.net/2018-all-in-one-sale/#/list

Customers will still need to pick up their orders, but they will be able to order and pay online! How convenient!

Hollywood Trip

The last Hollywood Trip payment is due October 23rd!!!! This is a firm deadline. ALL accounts MUST be paid in full by October 23rd.

Upcoming Schedule:

This is the week of our Fall Break – We need to work very diligently on Monday and Tuesday so that we can enjoy our time off on Thursday and this weekend. You’ve been working really hard, let’s keep it up until our break. Our last contest is the following week.

Practice Schedule

Monday – 3:45 pm – 6:15 pm

Tuesday – 3:45 pm – 6:15 pm

Thursday – NO PRACTICE – Enjoy your long weekend!

Hollywood Trip

The 4th and final payment deadline is quickly approaching, October 23rd. This is a very important deadline! Our contract with the travel company states that all travelers must be completely paid by this date!

Balance DUE BY October 23, 2018 **Payments may be made with an organization check, cashier’s check or money order. Credit card payments may be made with our online web link with MasterCard, Visa and Discover.

Please remember the cancellation policy:
Cancellation/Changes – items for the trip have been purchased, which is why this policy is so important.
- All Cancellations and changes in number of attendees must be made in writing, indicating reason of cancellation, dated and signed by the Group Leader. Upon receipt of written notification of changes in number of attendees (individual cancellations), or entire group cancellation, charges will be applied as follows:
February 23, 2017 – March 23, 2018 $50.00 per person cancellation fee
March 24, 2018 – May 23, 2018 $100.00 per person cancellation fee
May 24, 2018 – July 23, 2018 $300.00 per person cancellation fee
July 24, 2018 – August 23, 2018 $600.00 per person cancellation fee
August 24, 2018 – October 23, 2018 $900.00 per person cancellation fee
After October 23, 2018 NO REFUNDS

Chili-Cook-Off

More information to be announced later, but we have a concert on October 30 that will be accompanied by a meal. Darcy Drummond and Emily Leak are in the process of organizing the event and will be asking for volunteers to participate in the cook off soon. It is a fun evening full of chamber music, percussion ensemble, and jazz band. Just want to make sure that this is on your radar because we will need your help.

Can you help?

The CJHS band is asking for donations of black band polos and Trojan band shirts from past students. If you have any items to donate to Junior High band please bring them washed to Ms. Dothard’s desk. Thank you so much.

8th Grade Night and LoC this week!

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Thank you to everyone who made Friday night successful! It is always exciting to cheer our Trojans on to another victory and our students’ performance was INCREDIBLE! I look forward to continuing to polish and add to our show to make this the best season yet! So proud of our students for their continued dedication! Really looking forward to a chance to perform it Friday night for our 8th Graders and then as the exhibition band at our contest, the Legacy of Champions, on Saturday for a great crowd and to receive feedback from a wonderful judging panel.

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT!

Congratulations to the following students for their successful audition for the GMEA District VII Honor Jazz Band: Andrew Stagliano, bari sax; Brian Crews, guitar; Cesar Ramirez, bass guitar; and Jacob Sipes, auxiliary percussion! Andrew, Brian, and Jacob scored high enough to be invited to audition for the All-State round as well! These are the first students accepted for this honor at Carrollton High School in recent years! Super proud of their efforts!

Practice Schedule

Monday – 3:45 pm – 6:15 pm
Tuesday – 3:45 pm – 6:15 pm
Thursday – 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Friday – 8th grade night!
- The band boosters will provide pizza for the band and the 8th graders that will be joining us on the field for pre-game! We will need extra volunteers for that evening to serve dinner.
  - 4:45 pm Report time (leadership should be there early to greet the 8th graders)
  - 5:00 pm Pre-Game Rehearsal
  - 5:30 pm Dinner/Change (provided by boosters)
  - 6:25 pm Uniform check/rehearse stands tunes
  - 6:40 pm depart for the Amp/Pregame
  - 7:30 pm kick-off
- Volunteer Link
  - https://www.charmsoffice.com/charms/volunteerR.asp?s=carrgahsb&v=4033487
  - If you sign up to bring dessert, please bring something that the kids can pick up and eat (cookies, brownies, cupcakes…).
Saturday – Legacy of Champions (required for all students)

Students are required to work on Saturday and we have our exhibition performance Saturday evening – it will be a full day as disclosed in our band handbook. But, it will be a very rewarding day! While students are not working they will have the opportunity to watch other bands, which is a very educational opportunity.

11:00AM Report to the Band Room wearing Show Shirt and Shorts
6:30PM Dinner in the Band Room
7:30PM In Full Uniform
7:45PM Warm-Up
8:30PM Performance time
Report under scoreboard during awards ceremony
About 11:00PM (After are is cleaned up) Dismissal

Legacy of Champions

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Believe it or not, our competition is this weekend, Saturday, 10/13/18. If you have volunteered to work, please watch for an email from our volunteer coordinator early in the week that will give you several details, about reporting, arrival times, etc., and also contact information should you have any questions. Generally, all-day volunteers should report and be ready to be at their stations by 11am; second shift volunteers should report and be at their station by 4pm. Please keep in mind that some positions, will need to report earlier, but those positions will received specific details from either the volunteer coordinator or your direct area coordinator. If in doubt, please contact us.

Also, please remember, all volunteers are to park in the upper CJHS parking lot and walk down to the band room to check in. It is extremely important that you check in before reporting to your area so we can provide any last minute directions and verify your attendance and our staffing levels. So please give yourself enough time to accomplish all of this before your shift starts.

Finally, make sure to wear comfortable shoes, hydrate, have a Snicker bar, and be ready to have a great time serving our guests. We must do our very best to make everyone feel welcome and appreciated.

And if you haven’t signed up, it is still not too late. The success of our event takes the support and efforts of ALL of our parents/boosters. So please take a moment and visit our volunteer page: https://chstrojanband.com/volunteer/. The most important part is to just be involved, so please take time to sign-up today or just show up that morning and check in at the band room and we will put you to work!

There are also a sign-up for lending equipment! Don’t miss out on a opportunity to make a huge impact for our band!

If you have any general questions, please visit our competition website: https://legacyofchampions.net/ or email us at: chstrojanbands@gmail.com.

It’s going to be a great day as the Legacy Returns this Saturday!

All-In-One sale kick off!

We have kicked off our All-In-One sale. Please ask your student about their packet and begin selling!! This is a long standing, and always highly anticipated fundraiser for the Carrollton High School Band! It is a fruit and meat sale, students will sell and collect money at the point of sale. Money and order sheets will be turned into the boosters and the purchaser will be responsible to pick up their order on November 16th or 17th at Tabernacle Baptist Church. This is an important fundraiser and we hope to see ALL of our students participating by selling!!! ALL students (band and guard) are EXPECTED to participate in this fundraiser. If you choose not to participate in the fundraiser, you are expected to make a $100 donation to the band boosters. I know this sounds harsh, but you can’t expect someone else to take up your slack just because you didn’t want to ask people to buy some fruit or meat. I know that it may be out of your comfort zone, but our community is kind and the band has a fantastic reputation, which makes our job easy to get people to buy from us!

Water Donations

It is hot and that means our band is consuming a lot of water! It is time for those water donations. Each member of the band (which includes the guard) is asked to donate $10 or 4 cases of water. If you are paying by check, please make it out to the CHS band boosters. You can also pay online at: https://chstrojanband.revtrak.net/trojan-band-water2/

Thank you for your help! The kids appreciate it! We take waters to every game and competition, so we need LOTS of water!

Hollywood Trip

Please remember the cancellation policy:
Cancellation/Changes – items for the trip have been purchased, which is why this policy is so important.
- All Cancellations and changes in number of attendees must be made in writing, indicating reason of cancellation, dated and signed by the Group Leader. Upon receipt of written notification of changes in number of attendees (individual cancellations), or entire group cancellation, charges will be applied as follows:
February 23, 2017 – March 23, 2018 $50.00 per person cancellation fee
March 24, 2018 – May 23, 2018 $100.00 per person cancellation fee
May 24, 2018 – July 23, 2018 $300.00 per person cancellation fee
July 24, 2018 – August 23, 2018 $600.00 per person cancellation fee
August 24, 2018 – October 23, 2018 $900.00 per person cancellation fee
After October 23, 2018 NO REFUNDS

Chili-Cook-Off

Can you help?

Terrific First Competition!

What an exciting weekend! Our band had an amazing performance at the Stateline Showdown. It was full of enthusiasm and excitement. Resulting in a standing OVATION! So proud of the effort and heart that our students continue to provide everyday! Looking forward to continue our journey these last few weeks! Thank you to all of the parents and helpers that contributed to the success of the band. A special shout to Mr. Mike Lewis, graphics instructor at CHS, for all his time, assistance, and expertise! Our props look AMAZING! Also, thank you to Jeff and Nicole Jones, Wade and Rachel Tate, Ben Gordon, Matt Ozier, Juanito Redwine, and Jason Svegl for practicing hours on Saturday and working the props on the field. You guys nailed your performance with the students! BRAVO!!

I am excited to announce that 6 coolers have been donated to the band!!! What a blessing!!!! We have generous band parents! No more leaking water all over the garage floor!

Weekly Practice Schedule

Monday – 3:45 pm – 6:15 pm

Tuesday – 3:45 pm – 6:15 pm

Thursday – 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Friday – Game at Woodland High School

Dinner – Papa John’s Pizza

Volunteer Link:
- https://www.charmsoffice.com/charms/volunteerR.asp?s=carrgahsb&v=4033486

Friday’s Itinerary:

Load after each class
Dinner after school
4:45PM Uniform Check
5:00PM Depart for WHS

All-In-One sale kick off!

We kicked off our All-In-One sale this past week. We will give out the rest of the packets on Monday. Please ask your student about their packet and begin selling!! This is a long standing, and always highly anticipated fundraiser for the Carrollton High School Band! It is a fruit and meat sale, students will sell and collect money at the point of sale. Money and order sheets will be turned into the boosters and the purchaser will be responsible to pick up their order on November 16th or 17th at Tabernacle Baptist Church. This is an important fundraiser and we hope to see ALL of our students participating by selling!!! ALL students (band and guard) are EXPECTED to participate in this fundraiser. If you choose not to participate in the fundraiser, you are expected to make a $100 donation to the band boosters. I know this sounds harsh, but you can’t expect someone else to take up your slack just because you didn’t want to ask people to buy some fruit or meat. I know that it may be out of your comfort zone, but our community is kind and the band has a fantastic reputation, which makes our job easy to get people to buy from us!

Water Donations

Thank you for your help! The kids appreciate it! We take waters to every game and competition, so we need LOTS of water!

Legacy of Champions

Our competition, the Legacy of Champions (10/13/18), is only days awayand we need to make sure we get all of the volunteer spots filled. If you haven’t signed up yet, please do so now so we can continue to prepare knowing this is all taken care of. Remember, all band students are required to work the entire day and parents/band boosters are expected to work at least one volunteer shifts during the event, but highly encouraged to commit to working the whole day.

There are also sign-ups for donating food and lending equipment! Don’t miss out on a opportunity to make a huge impact for our band!

Hollywood Trip

Please remember the cancellation policy:
Cancellation/Changes – items for the trip have been purchased, which is why this policy is so important.
- All Cancellations and changes in number of attendees must be made in writing, indicating reason of cancellation, dated and signed by the Group Leader. Upon receipt of written notification of changes in number of attendees (individual cancellations), or entire group cancellation, charges will be applied as follows:
February 23, 2017 – March 23, 2018 $50.00 per person cancellation fee
March 24, 2018 – May 23, 2018 $100.00 per person cancellation fee
May 24, 2018 – July 23, 2018 $300.00 per person cancellation fee
July 24, 2018 – August 23, 2018 $600.00 per person cancellation fee
August 24, 2018 – October 23, 2018 $900.00 per person cancellation fee
After October 23, 2018 NO REFUNDS

Chili-Cook-Off

Do you cook chili?!

Can you help?

The Time Is Now!

If you have been waiting to get involved, looking for that opportunity to sign up, seeking out a way to make a difference… THE TIME IS NOW!

With our Legacy of Champions Marching Band Competition less than three weeks away… WE NEED YOU more than ever! Yes, YOU… our Trojan Nation students, alumni, family, friends, staff, faculty, and community supporters. So please look at all the opportunities below and see how you can make a difference.

As we continue to prepare for the Legacy of Champions that takes place on October 13, 2018, we desperately need you to get involved! We also need your help with ATVs, golf carts, trailers, and fulfilling volunteer duties the day of the event. Please see below for details about each need.

ATVs, Golf Carts, Trailers, and Other Items

These motorized vehicles & trailers will be used for hauling the equipment for the various bands that will be performing at the competition. We can use either four wheelers, utvs, etc. These vehicles will need to have a trailer hitch for pulling a trailer. We are in need of 10-12 or more of these vehicles. The golf carts will not be used to pull trailers but rather used by staff in the performance of their duties. We are in need of 4 or more of these vehicles.

We also need trailers to place the equipment on. These will need to have a ramp that can be lowered. The size we can use would be 6′ wide by 12′ or less long, due to restrictions of gate sizes at the stadium. We are in need of 10-12 or more of these as well.

Finally, we will also need tables, tents, and turkey fryers to round out our vendor area.

If you have any of these items and can lend them for the day, please sign up here: https://www.charmsoffice.com/charms/volunteerR.asp?s=carrgahsb&v=4451279. Also, if you are available to volunteer to drive one of these vehicles the day of the event, please sign-up here: https://www.charmsoffice.com/charms/volunteerR.asp?s=carrgahsb&v=4451239 or contact the Band Boosters at: chstrojanbands@gmail.com

Volunteer Opportunities

Did you know that volunteering at the Legacy of Champions is actually expected of all of our boosters/parents? This event is such a huge undertaking and is becoming one of our top fundraisers, with proceeds going to reduce the cost of future band trips for all students. This allows us to consider more extravagant trips and for more students to go. All band students are required to work the entire day and parents/band boosters are expected to work at least one volunteer shifts during the event, but highly encouraged to commit to working the whole day.

The success of our event takes the support and efforts of ALL of our parents/boosters. So please take a moment and visit our volunteer page: https://chstrojanband.com/volunteer/ and review all of the various sign-ups available for the event. There is a large variety of volunteer positions available, from staffing gates and ticket booths, to being a parking attendant or traffic control. Or how about working concessions, working a fryer, or just serving as a general volunteer. There is something for everyone! The most important part is to just be involved, so please take time to sign-up today! THE TIME IS NOW!

Please remember out Band Booster Meeting & LoC Volunteer Information/Training Session – Thursday (9/27) – 6:30 PM

This important meeting will cover some general band booster items as well as final preparations for the Legacy of Champions.

As always, if you have any questions, please make sure to contact the Band Boosters at: chstrojanbands@gmail.com.

Competition Week!

Homecoming was a huge success! I am so proud of our students who performed with such energy all day on Friday. A pep rally in the morning with an enthusiastic performance, parade in the afternoon, pep rallies for assisted living facilities, a pre-game pep rally in our amp, pre-game ceremony for the game, a half-time ceremony for our homecoming finalists, a spirited display in the stands cheering on our team, and another energy filled performance when the day was finally over. We are so thankful to the support of Coach Calhoun and our Trojan Football team for participating in our Battle Hymn Tradition of pulling the flag. We have something very special here in Carrollton and that is the Trojan Nation! So blessed to build great relationships and support one another in continuing to unite our community. The Trojan Nation is ALIVE and as strong as ever! Thank you Ms. Rita Gentry for capturing the moment and sharing your photos!

Hold on tight! This will be another crazy, busy week! Hopefully you got some rest this weekend and you are ready to hit the ground running! Practice, County exhibition, Booster Meeting, away game, and our first competition! OH MY!

We need lots of volunteers and prepared kids! So, make sure to read this ENTIRE post so that you can help us make this a fantastic and successful week.

This Week’s Schedule

Monday – 3:45 pm – 6:15 pm

Tuesday – Carroll County Band Exhibition (Carroll County High School)

Volunteer Link: ttps://www.charmsoffice.com/charms/volunteerR.asp?s=carrgahsb&v=4168726

Thursday – 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

6:30 pm – Band Booster Meeting/Legacy of Champions training

Friday – Football game at Cass High School

Volunteer Link: https://www.charmsoffice.com/charms/volunteerR.asp?s=carrgahsb&v=4033485

Saturday – Stateline Showdown at Heard County High School

PERFORMANCE TIME – 8:00 PM

Volunteer Link: https://www.charmsoffice.com/charms/volunteerR.asp?s=carrgahsb&v=4164544

Carroll County Band Exhibition

Tuesday, September 25th is the Carroll County Band Exhibition. The event will begin at 6:30 at Central High School. There is a $5 charge for parking and tickets for the event are $6 per person. This is a fundraiser for the County! The following is the schedule for that evening.

6:30 PM Recognition of Principals, Booster Presidents and Board of Education Members / National Anthem
Our performance time is 8:20PM, but be there early to see everyone perform the National Anthem and support our local bands. Also, the earlier that you are able to arrive, the better the seats you will be able to get : )

Schedule for the Exhibition on the 25th:

Tuesday – Exhibition
- Load Trailer 3:30 PM
- Dinner 4 pm – Pizza (provided by the boosters)
- In Uniform – 4:45 PM
- Depart CHS for Central 5 PM for SSB Practice
- 8:20PM Performance Time
- Approx. arrival at CHS – 10:30 PM

Thursday (9/27) – Band Booster Club Meeting & LoC Volunteer Information/Training Session

This meeting will cover some general band booster items as well as preparation for the Legacy of Champions.

Thursday (9/27) – 6:30 PM
Agenda
- Booster Update
- All-In-One Fundraiser
- Legacy of Champions Information/Training Session

Stateline Showdown at Heard County High School (9/29)

Please note: admission to the competition is $8 per person

This is our first contest of the season! The students have been working diligently with great enthusiasm. I am so excited for them to finally share their hard work! We hope that you are able to attend the event and are ready to CHEER LOUDLY for our Trojan Band. The students always perform better for an appreciative crowd! Let’s support them to achieve their best performance to date!

Itinerary:

12:00PM Report for rehearsal

3:30PM Load Instruments

4:00PM Eat Dinner and get into uniforms

5:00PM Depart for Heard County High School

6:00PM Arrive – at HCHS

7:00PM Warm-Up

8:00PM Performance

9:30PM Awards

11:00PM Arrive back at CHS (Subscribe to Remind for updated times)

Volunteer Here: https://www.charmsoffice.com/charms/volunteerR.asp?s=carrgahsb&v=4164544

All-In-One sale kick off!

Thursday, September 27!!!

It is time to begin our All in One sale!! This is a long standing, and always highly anticipated fundraiser for the Carrollton High School Band! It is a fruit and meat sale, students will sell and collect money at the point of sale. Money and order sheets will be turned into the boosters and the purchaser will be responsible to pick up their order on November 16th or 17th at Tabernacle Baptist Church. This is an important fundraiser and we hope to see ALL of our students participating by selling!!! ALL students (band and guard) are EXPECTED to participate in this fundraiser. If you choose not to participate in the fundraiser, you are expected to make a $100 donation to the band boosters. I know this sounds harsh, but you can’t expect someone else to take up your slack just because you didn’t want to ask people to buy some fruit or meat. I know that it may be out of your comfort zone, but our community is kind and the band has a fantastic reputation, which makes our job easy to get people to buy from us!

Water Donations

Thank you for your help! The kids appreciate it! We take waters to every game and competition, so we need LOTS of water!

Legacy of Champions

Our competition, the Legacy of Champions (10/13/18), will be here before you know it and we need to make sure we get all of the volunteer spots filled. If you haven’t signed up yet, please do so as soon as possible so we can continue to prepare knowing this is all taken care of. Remember, all band students are required to work the entire day and parents/band boosters are expected to work at least one volunteer shifts during the event, but highly encouraged to commit to working the whole day.

There are also sign-ups for donating food and lending equipment! Don’t miss out on a opportunity to make a huge impact for our band!

Hollywood Trip

Please remember the cancellation policy:
Cancellation/Changes – items for the trip have been purchased, which is why this policy is so important.
- All Cancellations and changes in number of attendees must be made in writing, indicating reason of cancellation, dated and signed by the Group Leader. Upon receipt of written notification of changes in number of attendees (individual cancellations), or entire group cancellation, charges will be applied as follows:
February 23, 2017 – March 23, 2018 $50.00 per person cancellation fee
March 24, 2018 – May 23, 2018 $100.00 per person cancellation fee
May 24, 2018 – July 23, 2018 $300.00 per person cancellation fee
July 24, 2018 – August 23, 2018 $600.00 per person cancellation fee
August 24, 2018 – October 23, 2018 $900.00 per person cancellation fee
After October 23, 2018 NO REFUNDS

Can you help?