Saturday night concluded our competition season! It was absolutely an incredible season of which we all should be very proud. We completed our competitive season at Peach State in Rome where we competed amongst 25 bands. In Open class we placed 2nd in Band, 2nd in Percussion, 1st in Drum Major, and 1st in Colorguard! Overall we ranked 3rd in Band, 2nd in Percussion, 1st in Drum Major, and 1st in Colorguard! We should be very proud of our season. Every score we received this weekend was above a 90. Percussion was awarded a 93, Guard a 94.5, Drum Majors a 96, and the 5 band scores were: 95.4, 95.6, 96.5, 97, and 97.8! Outstanding job!!! We saw some tremendous band programs this weekend and we are honored to be amongst them. Congratulations to James Clemens High School from Alabama on their Grand Championship. We heard that your show was exceptionally clean and well put together! We look forward to when our paths cross again.

This week we have rehearsals to help our winds and percussion prepare for the upcoming concert, Thursday’s marching band rehearsal is right after school until 6, Senior Night on Friday, and we will be performing our Halloween Show.

Week at a Glance

• Monday: Composite Photos during class
  • Concert and Symphonic Band Practice • 3:30pm – 6:00pm in the band room
• Tuesday: Wind Ensemble Practice • 3:30pm – 6:00pm in the band room
  • Spirit Night at Jefferson’s! Take the family out to dinner between 6:00pm-9:00pm to support our Band
• Thursday: Full Band 3:45pm – 6:00pm* in the Stadium (Yes we will meet right after school)
  • Pre-Order Concessions for Friday • 6:00pm – 7:00pm
  • Senior Parents set up for Senior Night 7:00pm – 8:00pm • email Barbara Dothard for more info
  • Ms. Dothard has tried contacting all senior parents, if you haven’t spoken with her please call 770-834-0550 or reach out via email.
• Friday: Senior Breakfast • 7:30AM Band Room
  • Home vs. Campbell SENIOR NIGHT • Click Here to Volunteer • Senior Night Info • Seniors Did you Fill This Out?
    • 5:00PM Seniors are in Uniform and report to Mr. Carr to get your Senior Cord
    • 5:20PM Seniors have formal photos in the Cafeteria
    • 6:10PM Costume Check
    • 6:15PM Depart for Pre-Game in the AMP (Seniors you can join us if you’d like)
    • 6:45PM March into the stadium (Seniors exit through the home gate to stage your instrument and join your parents)
    • 6:55PM Senior Ceremony on the track • Band watches from the sideline
    • 7:15PM Pre-game • Seniors join us
    • 7:30PM Kick-Off • Senior report to the band room to put up their uniform and get into their costume
    • Halftime – Fun Show! Beetlejuice, Ghost Busters, and Thriller
    • Approx. 10:30PM Game ends

Composite Photos on Monday • October 24, 2022

Students will take composite photos in their band uniform on October 24 during their band class.

Information from Prestige Digital Images:

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Order forms are being passed out in class today. For guard members not in class, please stop by the band room today, tomorrow, or Friday to pick up an order form.

Congratulations to our Carrollton Junior High Wind Ensemble!

Our CJHS Wind Ensemble under the direction of Ms. Maria Menendez gave a captivating performance as the featured ensemble at the Reinhardt University Middle School Honor Band event on Friday, October 21. We are so fortunate to have a tremendous team of educators who inspire our students at all ages to achieve excellence. The more experiences that our students can have, the more well rounded they continue to develop. They were joined by Brandyn Taylor and Christopher Mothersole for a beautiful performance of Gabriel’s Oboe, and concluded with an exciting performance Dark Ride. It was so cool to see the other middle school students in the audience responding to their music making. If you get a minute please congratulate Ms. Menendez and her outstanding studnets!

Veterans’ Day Concert • November 14

Our first concert of the year is quickly approaching. Reminder, we have after school rehearsals next week to prepare for the concert. Information regarding concert attire will be announced very soon.

• Monday, October 24 • Symphonic and Concert Band 3:30pm – 6:00pm
• Tuesday, October 25 • Wind Ensemble 3:30pm – 6:00pm

Help Us Honor Our Veterans

We would like to honor family members and friends of the Carrollton Trojan Band with the creation of a slide show to be presented at our Veteran’s Day Concert on November 14, 2022. The concert is FREE and open to the public. We would be honored by your presence if you are able to attend. Please help us to spread the word!

All In One Sale Pick Up

Please remind everyone who ordered from you that pick up for the All in One Sale is November 18 or 19 at Tabernacle Baptist Church. We will need volunteers to assist these days. Volunteer Here •  9:00AM – 5:00PM on November 18 and 9:00AM – 12:00PM on November 19.

Amazon • 2 Ways to Help • Snacks Needed

THANK YOU so much to our parents and friends who have ordered items from our Amazon Wishlist! The snacks for the away games, Gadsden and South Paulding were all provided from generous donations from our Amazon Wishlist. If you are able and willing to assist by purchasing items from the wishlist it helps both monetarily and assist us with our time since it removes the need for someone to go out and purchase the items. If you see items on our list that you can find less expensive elsewhere and would rather shop for them, we have a booster storage room where we can store donated snacks. Your generosity makes a difference and we are very appreciative. THANK YOU!!!!

Mark Your Calendars

The following events we need all hands on deck and are requesting your involvement.

Upcoming Dates

This is not an exhaustive list. Refer to our calendar online for the most up to date information regarding events and times.

• October
  • 21 • Away vs. Westlake • Click Here to Volunteer
  • 22 • Peach State Marching Competition at Rome High School •  Volunteer Here
  • 24 • Symphonic & Concert Band Rehearsal • 3:45pm – 6:00pm
  • 24 • Band Composite Photos taken during class • https://www.digitalfotos.com/
  • 25 • Wind Ensemble Rehearsal • 3:45pm – 6:00pm
    • Spirit Night at Jefferson’s • 6:00pm – 9:00pm
  • 27 • Full Band Rehearsal • 3:45pm – 6:00pm
  • 28 • Home vs. Campbell • SENIOR NIGHT • Click Here to Volunteer
    • Senior Breakfast • email Barbara Dothard for more info
• November
  • 4 • No School • No Game • AGW Spirit Night • TBA
  • 8 • Full Band 3:45pm – 5:00pm
  • 10 • Full Band 3:45pm – 5:00pm
  • 11 • First Round Playoffs • HOME • Volunteer Here
  • 14 • Veteran’s Day Concert • 7:00pm
  • 17 • Band Auditions
  • 18 • 2nd Round Playoffs • Volunteer Here
  • 21 – 25 • Thanksgiving Break – No School
  • 25 • 3rd Round Playoffs • Volunteer Here
• December
  • 2 • 4th Round Playoffs • Volunteer Here
  • 3 • Carrollton Christmas Parade • Volunteer Here
    • 2nd Round All-State Jazz Auditions • Lakeview-Ft. Oglethorpe
  • 7 • Full Band Dress Rehearsal with Chorus 3:30pm – 6:00pm • MAC
  • 8 • Holiday Concert • 7:00pm • MAC
  • 10 • District Honor Band Auditions • East Paulding High School
    • Class 7A Football Championship Game • 7:00pm • Georgia State University Center Parc Stadium • Volunteer Here
  • 16 • Final day before the break
• January
  • 3 • Students return to school
  • 12 – 13 • Final Exams
  • 16 • MLK Parade • No School
  • 17 • Start of 2nd Semester

Thank you Cheryl Moore for these fantastic photos!