We hope everyone is enjoying their winter break, recharging, and spending time with family! Reminder: the MLK Parade was rescheduled due to inclement weather to this Saturday, February 22

This Week at a Glance • CHS Announcements
2/17 – 2/22

MLK Parade • POSTPONED DUE TO FREEZING TEMPERATURES

The parade committee made the decision to postpone the MLK Parade until February 22. Dr. Carr sent a Remind out as soon as he learned of the change. If you did not receive the Remind, please subscribe so we can keep you informed with just-in-time information. Parents, please subscribe based on your child’s graduation year. Send @Troj2025, @Troj2026, @Troj2027, or Troj2028 to 81010 to subscribe. This information is also in our handbook under the communication plan. VOLUNTEER HERE

At this time the plan is for the itinerary to be the same just on the new date. On February 22, we will meet at CHS to load equipment at 9:00AM, in Unifrom by 9:30AM. The parade steps off at 11:00AM and we should be finished around 12:00PM.

Two Traveling to Athens for All-State Band in March!

This year we were represented by Xander Adams, Demarcus Burch, Tyler Clotfelter, Max Duncan, Marie Fujita-Block, Ann Haley, Kylie Maxwell, Hunter Moore, Haley Rowell, McKenzie Swain, and Samuel Wimberly in the 2nd Round of All-State auditions. Due to the inclement weather we received in January, students submitted recordings of their audition materials for the second round. Making it to the second round is an honor and we are proud of all of our students who tried out! This year we had two selected to participate in the All-State Band. Congratulations to Xander Adams, principal tuba, and Demarcus Burch, trumpet! The two of them will travel to Athens from February 27 to March 1 to participate in the 9-10 Concert Band conducted by Dr. Robert Dunham!

Auburn University Honor Band • February 27 – March 1

We also have 1 student representing us in the 2025 Auburn University Honor Band! He discovered the opportunity, asked for a recommendation, submitted his application, and was selected through a highly competitive process. Congratulations Hunter Moore! We know that you will represent Carrollton with pride!

Trojan Band 5K Quickly Approaching!

Please help us to spread the word about our annual 5K which is quickly approaching! Participants are welcome to March, Walk, Run, or just get the T-shirt! Download this graphic and share it on all of your social media platforms, please! https://runsignup.com/race/events/ga/carrollton/trojanband5k

The event is a great day to celebrate our band program with our community. Our students participate by performing in pep bands throughout the course and to cheer on the participants to encourage a strong finish. Thank you for your help with advertising this event.

Upcoming Events • Download and Share on Social Media

These are the larger events throughout the year. Please mark your calendars, download, and share on social media as we get closer to the event to help us advertise. Thank you for spreading the word!

Upcoming Dates

Be sure to subscribe to the calendar • www.chstrojanband.com/calendar • Some calendar events stopped syncing after we transferred to CutTime. Be sure to subscribe to this Google Calendar — the CutTime calendar automatically syncs to this one. All you have to do is click the “Add to Google Calendar” at the bottom after visiting http://www.chstrojanband.com/calendar to subscribe. The photo below shows you where to find it.

February

• 17 – 21 • Winter Break • NO SCHOOL
• 22 • MLK Parade • Volunteer Here
• 24 • WG Rehearsal 4:00pm – 7:00pm
• 27 • WG Rehearsal 4:00pm – 7:00pm
• 28 • WG Rehearsal 3:45pm – 6:15pm

March

• 1 • WG Competition at Harrison HS
• 3 • WG Rehearsal 4:00pm – 7:00pm
• 6 • WG Rehearsal 4:00pm – 7:00pm
  • Pre-LGPE Concert • MAC
• 10 • WG Rehearsal 4:00pm – 7:00pm
• 13 • WG Rehearsal 4:00pm – 7:00pm
• 17 • WG Rehearsal 4:00pm – 7:00pm
• 19 • Symphonic Band Large Group Performance Evaluation 3:40PM • Carroll County PAC
• 20 • WG Rehearsal 4:00pm – 7:00pm
  • Concert Band Large Group Performance Evaluation 10:30AM • Carroll County PAC
  • Wind Ensemble Large Group Performance Evaluation 8:40PM • Carroll County PAC
• 21 • WG Rehearsal 3:45pm – 6:15pm
• 22 • WG Competition at Villa Rica HS
• 24 • WG Rehearsal 4:00pm – 7:00pm
• 27 • WG Rehearsal 4:00pm – 7:00pm
• 28 • SAPA Championships • TBD
• 29 • SAPA Championships • TBD
• 30 • SAPA Championships • TBD

April

• 3 • Spring Band Auditions
• 7 – 11 • Spring Break – NO SCHOOL
• 19 • Band Awards and Party
• 22 • Jazz Performance Evaluations
• 26 • Solo & Ensemble
  • Prom

May

• 1 • Band BBQ
• 6 • Spring Concert
• 16 • Graduation • Band Performs
• 20 • Finals • 1st and 2nd Block • Early Release 12:30pm
• 21 • Last Day of School Finals • 3rd and 4th Block • Early Release 12:30pm

July – Tentative

• 3 • 4th of July Parade Practice
• 4 • 4th of July Parade
• 14 – 18 • Band Camp Week 1 • 8:00am – 5:00pm
• 21 – 25 • Band Camp Week 2 • 8:00am – 9:00pm