Friday night, we wore green plumes in memory of Chase McDaniel and in support of his foundation the Chase the Victory Foundation. You can learn more about the foundation by visiting chasethevictory.com. The foundation provides hope to children battling childhood cancer by gifting shoes and organizing retreats to lift their spirits.

Additionally, we had the opportunity to honor local law enforcement, first responders, and veterans through a combined performance of the National Anthem with the Villa Rica High School Marching Wildcats. Thank you to Mr. Brown and Ms. Wilson for supporting the collaboration. We had a great time preparing, fellowshipping, and honoring our local heroes alongside you.

Saturday our students PUT IN THE WORK! After a fun night of cheering on our Trojans, we put in a 1:00pm – 9:00pm rehearsal to finish our show in time for Homecoming. Thank you to band parents who were there with us to feed the students and make sure that we had what we needed. We are excited to debut our full show after the game on Friday night. Please spread the word for everyone to stay after the game. Thank you to Coach King for agreeing again to the football team pulling the flag after the game. We are thankful for the camaraderie and look forward to bringing the noise for you all next Friday!

Week at a Glance:

• Monday: Full Band • 3:45pm – 6:15pm • Band Field
• Tuesday: Full Band • 3:45PM – 6:15PM • SAC
• Wednesday: DHB • 3:30PM – 5:00PM (Optional for students auditioning for District Honor Band)
• Thursday: 7:35AM • Optional Pep band in front of the school to greet students and teachers as they arrive
  • Full Band • 6:00PM – 9:00PM • Parents, come out and watch the end of rehearsal
• Friday: Homecoming vs. Jenkins • Volunteer Here
  • 9:20AM Report to Band room for pep-rally preparation
  • 10:00AM Pep-Rally
  • 11:30AM Lunch (pick up in cafeteria and eat it in the band room)
  • 12:30PM Depart to line up for the parade
  • 1:00PM Parade Starts
  • Students were given early release forms to be released after the parade with parent permission. They are due on Tuesday
  • Approx. 1:45pm Seniors and Leadership depart to perform at the Stewart House and the Oaks
  • 6:30PM Report in Uniform
  • 6:40PM AMP Performance
  • 7:00PM Depart for Sweetheart Ceremony
  • 7:20PM National Anthem
  • 7:30PM Kick-Off
  • POST GAME • Show performance and Battle Hymn

Thank you, Tony Antico!

Friday night we celebrated Tony Antico. He volunteered and drove our tractor trailer from 2000 to 2022. He went above and beyond, and many extra miles for our program. Tony, thank you so much for the love and support that you have provided for 22 years. Our community is blessed by you and your family. We love you!

Anniversary Celebration Continues

Did you miss the celebration on August 19? We will continue performing The Opener, Let It Be Me, and Spirit of the Bull during our CHAMP performances before pregame at home games. You can also view the historic slideshow compiled by Rita Gentry using the QR code above or by visiting our alumni page under the “About” menu.

Stay tuned to our YouTube page as we have begun converting our Trojan Band media to prepare it for online premieres. We hope to be able to share the nostalgia and provide a wonderful resource for the families who poured so much time and effort into our program over the years.

Alumni, we also welcome you to join us for Homecoming on September 15, 2023! You’re welcome to perform Space and Fight Song with us during pre-game, some of your favorite Cheers (Cheer 1, 2, Land of 1000 Dances, etc. ) in the stands, and Battle Hymn after the game. You can find music linked here.

Band Shop Online

Need band swag? You can order online using this link: https://stores.inksoft.com/trojan_band_store/shop/home

Thank you so much to the Holtzclaw’s for running the Band Shop and working to provide more items for our families to enjoy!

All In One Sale Starts on September 18

Here is a video that you can share closer to the event to spread awareness of our fundraiser. The fundraiser starts on September 18!

World’s Finest Chocolate

We are starting one more Chocolate fundraiser to help students earn money towards band fees/NYC. This will be the final chocolate sale of the year. Students will have the option to participate and can receive a box on Wednesday. The band cannot accept chocolate back, so all students who do accept the chocolate will be required to bring $60 back in return or it will be charged to their band account. If you would like your child to receive a box of chocolate on Wednesday, please submit this permission slip.

Legacy of Champions Needs

Our booster club has began using Slack (a free messaging software) to help facilitate and organize direct messaging between people. It allows conversations to be organized by task/committee rather than person. This allows us to stay in the know better. Join Our Slack Channel by clicking Here.

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.

Donations that will help:

• 10″ dinner plates
• small dessert plates
• napkins
• solo cups
• to-go containers
• 12/24 pack sodas
• bottled water cases
• cookies/brownies
• individual bags of chips
• gatorade drink mix

Thing we need to borrow:

• ATVs and drivers
• crock pots
• folding tables
• propane tanks
• pop up tents
• large coolers
• 6’x12′ or smaller trailers

THANK YOU!

In addition to water donations, we also have a wishlist set up on Amazon that allows parents, friends, and volunteers to easily send donations of snack items for students. The snacks are provided as side items to our meals, on the bus on our way home after a game or competition. We appreciate your help in providing these items for our students. We received many boxes from this past Prime Day sale. Thank you to all of the parents who have already sent in donations!

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. We begin our normal rehearsal schedule on Monday, August 14.
Monday: 3:45pm – 6:15pm • Tuesday: 3:45pm – 6:15pm • Thursday: 6:00pm – 9:00pm

• September
  • 15 • Homecoming vs. Jenkins • 7:30pm • Volunteer Here
  • 18 • All in One Sale Starts!
  • 22 • Away vs. Hillgrove • 7:30pm • Volunteer Here
  • 30 • Oconee Classic Marching Competition • TBD • Volunteer Here
• October
  • 3 • County Exhibition • 6:00pm • Volunteer Here
  • 4 • District Honor Jazz Band Auditions • Gordon Central HS
  • 6 • Away vs. East Coweta • 7:30pm • Volunteer Here
  • 9-13 • Winter Break • No School
  • 13 • Full Band Rehearsal • 1:00pm
  • 13 • Home vs. Pebblebrook • 7:30pm • Volunteer Here
  • 20 • Home vs. Westlake • CMS Night • 7:30pm • Volunteer Here
  • 21 • Golden River Marching Competition • TBD • Volunteer Here
  • 27 • Away vs. Campbell • 7:30pm • Volunteer Here
  • 28 • Legacy of Champions HOME Marching Competition • All Day • Volunteer Here
• November
  • 3 • Teacher Workday • No School • Open No Game
  • 7 • Veteran’s Day Concert
  • 9 – 12 • NYC Trip
  • 10 • 1st Round Playoffs
  • 11 • Veteran’s Day Parade NYC
  • 13-14 • District Honor Jazz Band
  • 16 • Band Auditions
  • 17-18 • All in One Pickup Dates
  • 17 • 2nd Round Playoffs
  • 20 – 24 • Thanksgiving Break • No School
  • 24 • 3rd Round Playoffs (Quarter Finals)
• December
  • 1 • 4th Round Playoffs (Semifinals)
  • 2 • Carrollton Christmas Parade • 4:00pm Report
    • Band Christmas Party • 7:00pm – 9:00pm
  • 9 • District Honor Band Auditions • East Paulding High School
  • 11 • Jazz Band Performance at Tabernacle Baptist
  • 12 • Christmas Concert
  • 13 • Championship Game • Mercedes Benz Stadium
  • 15 • Last Day Semester 1 • Early Release