This past week we were represented extremely well by two groups of students. Our Winter Guards competed in their 2nd competition of the year at Harrison High School and improved their scores significantly. The Varsity travels to Gulfport, Mississippi to compete in the WGI Regional hosted at Gulfport High School on March 16, next weekend. And by our students in the GMEA All-State Band. Their weekend began on Thursday with rehearsals and culminated in breath taking performances on the grandiose stage of the Classic Center in Athens, GA.

Please tell everyone about our upcoming 5K: https://runsignup.com/race/events/ga/carrollton/trojanband5k
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Band BBQ Packets will be passed out on Monday

Week at a Glance • CHS Announcements

• Monday: Symphonic Band • 3:45pm – 6:00pm
• Tuesday: Pre-LGPE Concert • MAC • CB 7:30PM, SB 8:00PM, WE 8:30PM
  • JV Winterguard • 4:00pm – 6:00pm • Cafeteria
  • Varsity Winterguard • 6:15pm – 9:15pm • Cafeteria
• Wednesday: Concert Band • 3:45pm – 6:00pm
• Thursday: JV Winterguard • 4:00pm – 6:00pm • Cafeteria
  • Varsity Winterguard • 6:15pm – 9:15pm • Cafeteria
• Saturday: Varsity Winter Guard Camp

Pre-LGPE Schedule

Students will wear their formal concert attire for this performance. Dr. Alyssa Grey from Berry College and Eric Willoughby from Bartow, County will be providing commentary for us to assist us in preparing for LGPE on March 20.

Pre-LGPE High School Itinerary

• 3:30PM All percussion students assist with moving percussion equipment to the MAC
  • All student leadership/aspiring leaders assist with moving chairs and setting up for CJHS Concert Band
• 6:50PM Concert Band students report to Mr. Cox’s room with instruments* (7:30PM Performance)
• 7:20PM Symphonic Band students report to Mr. Cox’s room with instruments* (8:00PM Performance)
• 7:50PM Wind Ensemble students report to Mr. Cox’s room with instruments* (8:30PM Performance)
  • If you arrive while a band is on stage performing, please do not enter the performance hall until you hear applause. Use courteous concert etiquette for the performers on the stage.
  • If you are in the audience for the group on stage during your report time. Please report at the conclusion of their performance as to not disturb their performance.
• At the conclusion of the concert, we need as many students and parents as possible to returning stands to under the stage, and moving chairs and percussion equipment back to the band room.

Band BBQ

Packets for our BBQ will be handed out this week. Thank you so much to Cheryl Moore for getting this ready for our band students. This major fundraiser is held by the Band program each year, with the money raised being used to operate the Band Boosters (provide services to students, the band, and more). As many of you know, this event is a tradition in the Carrollton area and one that many in the community look forward to each year. Please help guarantee its success by selling your allotment of tickets to your family, friends, and coworkers. In addition to the regular (20) BBQ tickets, we have included Double sandwich meal tickets (5), and (10) tickets to our BBQ-day Raffle!  Ticket prices are as follows: Single BBQ – $10.00, Double BBQ – $15.00, Single Raffle Ticket – $5.00.  If you need more, call the Band office, and more will be made available to you!  We also ask that you fill out the included log sheet accurately so that we can properly plan for the right number of supplies – this is a very important help to us!  Remember, if you are selling to a local business or group of 10 or more, the boosters will provide delivery!  It’s a great selling point!  Please obtain contact information to provide to the boosters and list it with any promised delivery groups at turn in.

Incentives

In addition to helping your band meet its goals and allow us to continue providing for our students, we have items that students can win by selling their BBQ. For EVERY ticket sold (single, double, or raffle ticket) and money turned in on time by April 19, the selling student will receive a ticket in the student raffle for a chance to win cool prizes. Thank you Mr. Moore for your donation of these items and many more for the BBQ Raffle!

PACKET TURN IN NIGHT

Money for all BBQ packets are due on Friday, April 19. The boosters will be available in the band lobby from 3:00 pm until 5:00pm (immediately after school).  All money, checks, and any unsold tickets should be returned at that time. Please keep up with your tickets as you will be responsible for the price of any unsold tickets that are not returned. 

All-State Band Weekend

This past weekend Connor Haley, Justin Arnold, Kylie Maxwell, Marie Fujita-Block, and Ann Haley represented our community in the GMEA All-State Band. They began rehearsals on Thursday and performed incredible concerts on Saturday. Thank you so much to the parents for making the accommodations and taking time off of work to make this possible for your children. Although Dr. Carr was also there, he spent his weekend as an organizer for the 9-10 All-State Concert Band under Dr. Scott Stewart’s direction, where he prepared the folders and assisted with logistical needs of the ensemble. We are so incredibly proud of our students for their professionalism this weekend. They were role model ambassadors of our community. Here are some photos from the weekend.

Winter Guard performed at Harrison HS

Thank you so much to all of the parents who helped feed our Winter Guard students on Saturday! We try to keep snacks on hand for them like we did the marching band. We can store individually wrapped snacks like chips, cookies, gummies, etc. The teams are smaller than the marching band. 36 count boxes are perfect for our teams.

This past weekend both teams improved their scores and our JV placed 2nd in the Novice Class! Congratulations to our teams for another successful performance.

Charms Changes Ahead – Soon to be CutTime

We received news that our database that we use to keep information for the booster club has been purchased by another company. We are in the process of migrating the information and wanted to give you a heads up before the changes take place. The new software is called CutTime and it will offer similar features that we had access to in Charms.

Senior Spotlights • Foundation Scholarships

Senior parents – We want to celebrate your amazing senior! Please fill out this form to allow us to spotlight your senior. Also, applications for the Carrollton City Schools Foundation Scholarships are available and due by February 28.

Trojan Band 5K – Please Share

Our 5K is quickly approaching and is scheduled for March 16, 2024. Band students participate as volunteers and perform for our runners throughout the course. Please visit https://runsignup.com/race/events/ga/carrollton/trojanband5k to register today. Aren’t a runner? You can walk, or you can just sign up to support your Trojan Band and get the T-shirt. You can also support us by sharing this opportunity on your social media as often as possible. Thank you so much for supporting our band students!

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Mark Your Calendars

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

Upcoming Dates

March

• 4 • Symphonic Band • 3:30PM – 6:00PM
• 5 • Pre-LGPE Concert • CB 7:30PM • SB 8:00PM • WE 8:30PM
  • JV Guard • 4:00PM – 6:00PM
• 6 • Concert Band • 3:45PM – 6:00PM
• 7 • JV Guard • 4:00PM – 6:00PM
  • V Guard • 6:15PM – 9:15PM
• 9 • Varsity WG Camp
• 11 • Symphonic Band • 3:30PM – 6:00PM
• 12 • Wind Ensemble • 3:45PM – 6:00PM
• 13 • Concert Band • 3:45PM – 6:00PM
• 14 • V Guard • 4:00PM – 9:00PM
• 15-16 • V Guard WGI Regional at Gulfport High School, MS • TBA
• 16 • Trojan Band 5K
• 18 • Symphonic Band • 3:30PM – 6:00PM
• 19 • JV Guard • 4:00PM – 7:00PM
• 20 • LGPE • CB 11:00AM • SB 3:10PM • WE 8:00PM
• 21 • JV Guard • 4:00PM – 6:00PM
  • V Guard • 6:15PM – 9:15PM
• 22 • WG HOME SHOW • 7:00PM
• 25 • Drum Major Clinic • 3:30PM – 5:00PM
• 26 • Drum Major Clinic • 3:30PM – 5:00PM
  • JV Guard • 4:00PM – 6:00PM
    • V Guard • 6:15PM – 9:15PM
• 27 • Drum Major Clinic • 3:30PM – 5:00PM
• 28 • Drum Major Clinic • 3:30PM – 5:00PM
  • • JV Guard • 4:00PM – 6:00PM
    • V Guard • 6:15PM – 9:15PM