Friday’s game versus Douglas County was a nail biter! Our band students did a fantastic job cheering on our Trojans to help them over come and win the game. We look forward to cheering them on loudly again this week as we enter the first round of the playoffs and face off against Creekview HS.

Additionally, we have prepared a concert for Veteran’s Day. Some of the music will be presented during the ROTC assemblies on Thursday and the football game on Saturday in addition to at our Concert on Thursday evening.

Week at a Glance:

• Monday • Wind Ensemble 3:45pm – 6:00pm • Concessions Pre Order due by Monday
• Tuesday • Symphonic and Concert Band 3:45pm – 6:00pm
  • Booster Club Meeting at 6:30PM in the Band Room
• Thursday • Veteran’s Day • Concert Day!
  • Wind Ensemble Assembly Performance #1: 10:00AM
    • We will get set up at 9:30AM
  • Wind Ensemble Assembly Performance #2: 2:20PM
    • Report at start of 4th block
  • Concert • More details below
• Saturday • Home vs. Creekview • Concessions Pre Order due by Monday
  • In Uniform by 6:00 PM
  • Amp Pep Rally 6:40 PM
  • Pre-game 7:10 PM
  • Kick-off 7:30 PM

Veterans Day Concert

Our first concert is on Thursday evening. All students are expected to assist with either setting up the concert or moving the equipment back to the band room and cleaning up after the concert. Many hands make light work. Thank you in advance for your assistance at the concert.

Attire

We are still in the process of getting the concert attire for our 9th graders. Students are permitted to wear their concert attire (tuxedo and dress), or all black attire, which includes the following:

• Black slacks
• Black closed-toed shoes
• Black socks
• Black long-sleeved shirt
• Dresses and skirts may be worn but must be below the knee when seated. Black non-see through tights must be worn

Report times for the concert

• 6:30PM Symphonic and Concert Band report to the stage for warm-up
• 6:50PM Wind Ensemble report to the audience
• 7:00PM Concert Begins

Rehearsals

In preparation for our concert we need after school rehearsals to practice together with our winds and percussion who are in separate classes. Wind Ensemble will practice on Monday, November 8 from 3:45-6:00 and Symphonic/Concert Band will practice on Tuesday, November 9 from 3:45-6:00.

ROTC Assemblies

Wind Ensemble will also perform for our high school Veterans Day assemblies on November 11. The first assembly is at 10:00am and the second one is at 2:20pm. Students who need notes for college classes, please contact Mr. Carr so that he can assist you in receiving proper permission to participate. This is an important service to our school and community and it requires all of our participation to make it successful.

Playoff Game on Saturday

Saturday • Home vs. Creekview • Concessions Pre Order due by Monday

• In Uniform by 6:00 PM
• Amp Pep Rally 6:40 PM
• Pre-game 7:10 PM
• Kick-off 7:30 PM

Our first playoff game is a HOME game on Saturday, November 13 and will be versus Creekview High School. If we win, the next game will be on Friday, November 19 as previously scheduled. Please take a look at your calendar. It is very likely that we will play on Friday after Thanksgiving. All students who are in town are expected to attend the game. If you know already that your family will be away for Thanksgiving, please let Mr. Carr know now: christopher.carr@carrolltoncityschools.net.

Upcoming Dates

Below is a list of some upcoming events, please refer to our calendar on chstrojanband.com for a more complete overview of our upcoming rehearsals and events.

• 11.08 Wind Ensemble rehearsal 3:45PM – 6:00PM
• 11.09 Concert Band/Symphonic Band rehearsal 3:45PM – 6:00PM
  • Booster Club Meeting at 6:30PM
• 11.11 Veteran’s Day Concert
• 11.13 Playoff Game vs. Creekview
• 11.16 American Pie Spirit Night
• 11.18 Band Auditions
• 11.19-20 All In One PickUp
• 11.19 Playoff Game 2