Last week our Winter Guard had 2 outstanding performances: one at Central’s Friends and Family show on Thursday evening and then at Etowah High School. SAPA Championships is this upcoming Saturday in Chattanooga, TN. Because many of our Varsity performers knew they would out of town this week for Spring Break, we elected to travel to Gulfport Mississippi for the WGI Gulfcoast Regional instead of finishing in Chattanooga. Our Varsity ended their season on Saturday with a breath taking performance of their show! JV will travel next Saturday to Chattanooga to finish their season with one last performance.

Week at a Glance • CHS School Announcements

• Monday: SPRING BREAK
• Tuesday: SPRING BREAK
• Wednesday: SPRING BREAK
• Thursday: SPRING BREAK
• Friday: SPRING BREAK
• Saturday: JV Performance at SAPA Championships • GoFan Tickets • $24 • 5 & under Free
  • 720 E 4th St.
    Chattanooga, TN 37403
  • Carrollton JV Performance Time • 9:14AM

Band Auditions

Band auditions for Fall of 2024 are quickly approaching just after Spring Break. Auditions will take place on Thursday, April 11 in the Don Hall Band Room. Students can warmup in the band room. Auditions start at 3:45pm and each audition will last approximately 8 mins. Students are free to leave when they are finished auditioning. Times to sign-up for an audition will be posted soon. Since many of the 8th graders walk over after school for their audition, we do ask our high school students to allow them to have the earlier audition spots.

2024 Spring Audition Etudes

The audition will include our traditional format: 2 Min Scale Test, Chromatic Scale, Etude, and Sight-reading. For more information about how the audition is scored please visit: https://chstrojanband.com/bandauditions/

This is also your opportunity to try out for the 200 Club. Students who score at least 200 points earn their name on a plaque in the band room. They also receive a 200 Club pin. Additionally we have a leaderboard with the top 12 auditioners of all time. Currently Nathan Stagliano is our record holder with 300 points.

Fall Percussion Clinics

April 15 and 17th

Audition: April 22-23, 4p-6p; April 24-25, 4-5:30

Jazz Performance Evaluations

On April 16, we will perform at Cartersville High School for the annual GMEA Jazz Performance Evaluations.

Tentative Schedule

• Depart CHS • 10:00AM
• Eat Lunch at CiCi’s Pizza in Cartersville 11:15AM • students need about $10 for lunch ($8.99 buffet + drink)
• Depart CiCi’s at 12:00PM
• Arrive at Cartersville HS • 12:15PM
• CB Jazz Warm-Up • 12:45PM
• CB Jazz Performance • 1:15PM
• Symphonic Jazz Orchestra Warm-Up • 1:45PM
• Symphonic Jazz Orchestra Performance• 2:15PM
• 1st Block Jazz Band Warm-Up • 2:45PM
• 1st Block Jazz Band Performance• 3:15PM
• Load equipment • 3:45PM
• Depart for CHS • 4:00PM
• Arrive back at CHS • 5:15PM

Band BBQ

The BBQ Sale is in full swing. Students received packets a couple of weeks ago. 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. 

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

Senior parents – We want to celebrate your amazing senior! Please fill out this form to allow us to spotlight your senior.

Mark Your Calendars

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

Upcoming Dates

April

• 1 – 5 SPRING BREAK • No School
• 6 • JV Winter Guard • SAPA Championships • TBA
• 11 • Band Auditions
• 15 • Leadership Clinic • 3:30pm – 6:00pm
• 16 • Jazz Performance Evaluations at Cartersville HS
  • Concert Band, Symphonic Band, and Wind Ensemble all have Jazz Bands
  • Colorguard Workshop • 4:00pm – 6:00pm • Audition Preparation
• 17 • Leadership Clinic • 3:30pm – 5:00pm
• 18 • Leadership Clinic • 3:30pm – 6:00pm
  • Colorguard Workshop • 4:00pm – 6:00pm • Audition Preparation
• 19 • Leadership Interviews
  • BBQ Packet Turn In • Students must turn in collected money and all unsold tickets by April 19 to be eligible for their raffle • 3:00pm – 5:00pm in the Band Room Lobby
• 22 • Colorguard Auditions • 4:00pm – 7:00pm
• 23 • Colorguard Auditions • 4:00pm – 7:00pm
• 25 •  Colorguard Auditions • 4:00pm – 7:00pm
• 27 • Band Awards and Band Prom
  • Solo & Ensemble at Paulding County HS
  • Kiwanis Showcase State Championship
• 30 • Fall Guard Rehearsal • 4:00pm – 7:00pm

May

• 2 • Band BBQ
  • Fall Guard Rehearsal
• 7 • Spring Concert 7:15PM
• 9 • Fall Guard Rehearsal • 4:00pm – 7:00pm
• 13 • Baccalaureate
• 14 • Fall Guard Rehearsal • 4:00pm – 7:00pm
• 16 • Fall Guard Rehearsal • 4:00pm – 7:00pm
• 17 • Graduation • Required for Band Students 9th-11th grade
• 21 • Final Exams
• 22 • FInal Exams • Last Day of School • Early Release
• 23 – 24 • Teacher Post Planning