This past Saturday we hosted our largest LoC to Date with 24 performances! We had visitors all throughout campus all day and the stands were packed in Grisham Stadium! There was standing room only by the end of the competition on the home side and our visitors side was halfway full as well! Congratulations to all of the bands who participated, they all had outstanding performances! Special congratulations to Pope High School for earning the 2023 Grand Champion title!

Many compliments were given throughout the day regarding our attention to detail and the level of customer service that we exhibited. Thank you so much to our LoC Coordinators: Maria Menendez, Sarah Bush, Candie Hicks, Jovita Johnson, Danielle Miley, David Trumble, Matt Clotfelter, Robert Moore, James Moore, Lindy Moore, Yvonne Haley, Holly Garner, Zach Nelson, Michelle Pethel, Matt Pethel, Terri Spears, Jennifer Volk, John Volk, and Heather Warren for your leadership of this event! You have been planning all year to help make this event smooth and we are SO THANKFUL for your assistance in planning, organizing, training, and executing the day! Also, a HUGE Thank you to all of our volunteers who spent the day with us! It took all of us! We had parents, grandparents, siblings, aunts and uncles, friends, and students who volunteered to make this year successful. It wouldn’t have been the same without any one of you. We represented our community extremely well and provided a remarkable experience for all of the students, parents, bus drivers, volunteers, fans, and directors who visited us on Saturday. You all are ROCKSTARS and we love growing together while serving others!! Thank you for your HUSTLE! We will begin planning for next year soon.

More Photos of LoC – Thank you Michael Valentine

Continue reading for: Week at a Glance & NYC Trip Rehearsala and Meeting Info

Week at a Glance:

• Monday: Symphonic Band • 3:30pm – 6:00pm
• Tuesday: Wind Ensemble • 3:30pm – 5:00pm
• Wednesday: concert Band • 3:30pm – 6:00pm
  • DHB 3:30pm – 5:00pm

• Thursday: NYC Parade Practice 3:30pm- 5:00pm
  • NYC Trip Meeting: 6:00pm
• Friday: Teacher Workday: Open – No Game

New York Trip

We will have a meeting with all travelers on Thursday, November 2 at 6:00pm in the Band Room. Parade participants will have rehearsals on Thursday, November 2 and Monday, November 6 from 3:45pm – 5:00pm.

First Round Playoffs

Our Trojans will be playing at home for the first round of playoffs on Friday, November 10! Although many of our band students will be in New York, we are planning to have a pep band at the game. Dr. Carr is currently working on logistics for the evening and will announce more details soon. The pep band will perform in the stands only (no on-field pre-game or halftime) to cheer on our Trojans!

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

• November
  • 2 • NYC Parade Practice • 3:45pm – 5:00pm
    • NYC Travelers Meeting • 6:00pm
  • 3 • Teacher Workday • No School • Open No Game
  • 6 • NYC Parade Practice • 3:45pm – 5:00pm
  • 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