Graduation was on Friday, congratulations again to our Class of 2023! We are so proud of you and look forward to watching you continue to succeed and make us proud! Onward and Upward!

This week our 9-11th graders have their final exams and early release on Tuesday and Wednesday. Reminder: commitment fees and forms were due by last Friday. If you missed it, we are still here this week. Thank you so much to those that have already taken care of this! The band room is open Monday – Thursday our normal hours 8:00AM – 4:00PM, but will close early on Friday for the faculty luncheon.

Week at a Glance:

• Monday: Rookie Camp • 4:00pm – 6:00pm
• Tuesday: Final Exams 3rd and 4th Block • Early Release @ 12:30PM
• Wednesday: Final Exams 1st and 2nd Block • Early Release @ 12:30PM • Last Day of School

2023 – 2024 Trojan Band Leadership

World’s Finest Chocolate

We received 65 more boxes of chocolate that is available to our members to sell for credit towards their New York Trip. These are available on a first come, first served basis. Please check in with Dr. Carr, Mr. Nelson, or Ms. Dothard if you’d like a box to sell. Anyone requesting a box is expected to bring back $60 as we cannot accept back any unsold chocolate.

2023 Marching Show Announced

In Case You Missed It • Meeting Recap

This is what was covered at the meeting:

Thank you to Robert and Cheryl Moore for serving as President these past two years! Next year’s Executive Board was voted in: Matt and Michelle Pethel, president; James and Lindy Moore, vice president; Candie Hicks, treasurer; Gabby Rubio, financial secretary!

IMPORTANT: 2023 – 2024 Handbook • Commitment Fee ($100 Band • $175 Guard) & Forms Due by May 19, 2023.

Sync your Calendar! • Rookie Dates Added

Stay up to date by syncing your calendar to the band’s calendar. In an effort to help our rising 9th graders learn the 4th of July Music and help them feel better about marching, we have added some Rookie Camp dates for them. We will meet on Mondays from 4:00pm – 6:00pm beginning on May 8. May 8, 15, 22. Thank you for attending if you are available. It will be a great way to get to meet some upperclassmen and get rid of any nervous jitters you may have about marching band. Be sure to wear athletic clothing with tennis shoes to the camps.

Health Class begins Monday • May 1 • Due by July 31

Sign-Up For the 4th of July Parade Today

Communication Plan • Google Classroom Codes

You can subscribe to the website so that you receive an automatic email whenever it is updated. To subscribe check the sidebar on the right of this post.

If you are already subscribed to the Remind, then you are good to go! If you haven’t please send the appropriate code to 81010 to subscribe. This is used to communicate just in time information such as updated ETA’s or last minute cancellations if needed.

Students should sign up for all appropriate Google Classrooms and invite parents.

Please follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. We appreciate it when you share our stories to help us spread the good news about the great things that your children continue to achieve. To find us on these platforms you can follow the links at the top of the page on the right sidebar, or you can use our username: CHSTrojanBand.

How to Volunteer on Sign-Up Genius

We use Sign-Up Genius to help communicate with needed volunteers. You can also email chstrojanbandvolunteers@gmail.com if you have any questions or need help with Sign-Up Genius.

Legacy of Champions • We need all hands on deck

Please volunteer you can speak directly to the coordinator that you would prefer to work with, or you can email Lindy Moore at CHSTrojanBandVolunteers@gmail.com for assistance.

Room available for Trip

There are a few spots still available for the NY Trip. If your registration is pending, please begin making payments to be added to the trip. We especially need color guard students to add on to the trip if at all possible. Visit this website for more information about the trip.

THANK YOU!

Huge thank you to all of our family and friends who assisted us with sending snacks via Amazon all year! Our students are well supported and your contributions helped! We are not in any immediate need of items right now thanks to your generosity!

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.

• May
  • 22 • Rookie Marching Camp • 4:00pm – 6:00pm
  • 24 • Last Day of School
• June
  • 1 • Health Unit 1 Due
  • 2 • Health begin eADAP
  • 6 • Fall Guard • 12:00pm – 5:00pm
  • 8 • Health Unit 2 Due
    • Fall Guard • 12:00pm – 5:00pm
    • Fall Percussion • Snare Drum/Tenor Drum, 12:00pm – 2:30pm Bass Drum/Flub Drum, 2:30pm – 5:00pm Front Ensemble, 5:00pm – 7:30pm
  • 13 • Fall Guard • 12:00pm – 5:00pm
  • 15 • Health Unit 3 Due
    • Fall Guard • 12:00pm – 5:00pm
    • Fall Percussion • Snare Drum/Tenor Drum, 12:00pm – 2:30pm Bass Drum/Flub Drum, 2:30pm – 5:00pm Front Ensemble, 5:00pm – 7:30pm
  • 20 • 3 • Fall Guard • 12:00pm – 5:00pm
  • 22 • Health Unit 4 Due
    • Fall Guard • 12:00pm – 5:00pm
    • Fall Percussion • All report 12:00pm – 5:00pm
    • Guard and Percussion Cookout • 5:00pm – 7:00pm
  • 23 • Health eADAP Certificate Due
  • 29 • Health Unit 5 Due
    • Fall Percussion • All report 12:00pm – 5:00pm
• July
  • 3 • 4th of July Parade Practice • 9:00am – 12:00pm
  • 4 • 4th of July Parade • Report at 9:00am at Bank OZK
  • 6 • Health Unit 6 Due
  • 13 • Health Unit 7 Due
  • 17 – 21 • Band Camp Week 1 • 8:00AM – 5:00PM
  • 20 • Health Unit 8 Due
  • 24 – 28 • Band Camp Week 2 • 8:00AM – 9:00PM
  • 27 • Health Unit 9 Due
  • 28 • Trojan Night • Cookout and Parent Preview Performance
  • 31 • Health • All Coursework Due
    • Full Band • 6:00pm – 9:00pm
• August
  • 1 • Full Band • 6:00pm – 9:00pm
  • 3 • Full Band • 6:00pm – 9:00pm
  • 7 • Full Band • 6:00pm – 9:00pm
  • 8 • Full Band • 6:00pm – 9:00pm
  • 10 • Full Band • 6:00pm – 9:00pm
  • 14 • First Day of School • Normal practice schedule begins
  • 18 • Home Game vs. Langston Hughes • 7:30pm