On Friday evening, we had the privilege to celebrate our Carrollton High School class of 2025 by performing as part of the graduation ceremony. It is always an honor to be included in the ceremony, and our students performed expertly! Then, after the ceremony, they assisted with cleaning up all of our equipment. Our students are true professionals! They understand the job required and always perform impressively!

It was a night to honor all of our Carrollton High School students, but 28 of them hold a special place in our hearts, for they left their legacy with our Trojan Band! We proudly recognize the 28 seniors of the Carrollton High School Band Class of 2025 for their remarkable achievements as musicians and scholars. This talented group earned over $140,000 in scholarships, was accepted to over 40 colleges and universities, and is heading into a wide range of academic fields and professional paths.

Their post-secondary plans include attendance at some very prestigious universities! The list includes:

• Georgia Institute of Technology
• University of Georgia
• University of Alabama at Birmingham
• Auburn University
• Mississippi State University
• University of Alabama
• Georgia Southern University
• Berry College
• Jacksonville State University
• Mercer University
• Troy University
• Kennesaw State University
• Reinhardt University

While their destinations are diverse, their experiences in band have helped shape their goals and prepared them for success. Several plan to major in Music Education, aiming to give back to the programs that shaped them. Others are pursuing fields such as:

• Immunology
• Landscape Architecture
• Political Science (Pre-Law)
• Music Therapy
• ESOL Teacher
• Nursing
• Business
• Accounting
• and more!

These seniors have held leadership positions within the band, maintained academic honors, and contributed to the school and local community in countless ways. They leave Carrollton not just as talented musicians, but as driven, thoughtful, and well-prepared young adults.

We congratulate the Class of 2025 band seniors on their hard-earned success. Their achievements are a reflection of the strength of the Trojan Band program and a powerful sign of what’s to come in their next chapter! Remember, “once my band, always my band!” We are proud of you! Congratulations!

This is our final week of school for our 9-11th graders. We have classes on Monday and finals on Tuesday and Wednesday. The students get out of school early after their final exams. We look forward to seeing our upcoming 9th graders on Monday and Tuesday for new member camp this week!

This Week at a Glance • CHS Announcements
5/19 – 5/23

Did you miss the meeting a few weeks ago

2025 – 2026 Band Handbook • Be sure to read this. It has important dates, how to stay connected, and our fee schedule

CALENDAR • Please check www.chstrojanband.com/calendar regularly for updates. We highly recommend syncing the calendar to your phone.

Percussion Camps: June 5 & 12 • Snares/Tenors 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM, Bass Drums 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM, Front Ensemble 2:00 PM – 5:30. June 19 • Snares/Tenors/Marimbas 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM, Bass Drums 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM, Vibraphones  2:00 PM – 5:30. June 26 • All Percussion, 8:00 AM – 12:00; 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Guard Camps: Tuesdays and Thursdays in May • 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM •  June 3rd & 5th • 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
June 10th & 12th • 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM. June 9th – 12th Kids Summer Spin Clinic • 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

4th of July Parade Practice: July 3, 2025 • 9:00AM – 12:00PM • Parade is on July 4 • 10:00AM* Register by May 24, 2025.

Band Camp Week 1: July 14 – 18, 2025 • 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM • Required for all members
We will be joined by extra staff members so that students have an opportunity to learn from specialists on their instruments.  Students will not be permitted to leave campus.  Breakfast is available through our school, and we will provide lunch as well.  

Band Camp Week 2: July 21 – 25, 2025 • 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM • Required for all members
Members will be outside for most of the day.  Plan for hot weather and be sure to wear sunscreen and dress appropriately to battle the sun.   Camp will culminate in a parent preview performance on Friday evening.

Trojan Night: July 25, 2025 • 6:00 PM • Required for all members
Trojan Night is a preview performance of the marching show and a way for the students to show what they have learned during the band camps.  This is the beginning of the season family celebration, which includes great entertainment and a good meal.  Parent volunteers are needed for Trojan Night. Please let us know at booster meetings how you would like to participate.

*We will meet Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, 6:00 PM- 9:00 PM the weeks of July 28 and Aug. 4 due to pre-planning.

Fall Weekly Rehearsal Schedule – Begins the week of July 29, 2025
Monday        3:45 PM – 6:15 PM
Tuesday        3:45 PM – 6:15 PM
Wednesday        No Practice
Thursday        6:00 PM-9:00 PM
Friday        Game

2025-2026 Marching Band Fees

Applies to all band and color guard students

2025 Marching Band Fees (for all woodwind, brass, and percussion students)  are crucial for our program to continue to function at the high level we have all come to expect. Fees pay for booster club membership, halftime show music, drill, band camp staff, seasonal staff, show shirts, meals at our 3 contests, exhibition, away games, and band camp lunches.  There may be special meals that have not been included, but most have.  Below is a list of other required items.  Most items can be reused from year to year as long as the students take care of their items.  

• $300 Annual Marching Band Fees ($50 off for multiple family members) Due dates below
• $500 Annual Color Guard Fees ($50 off for multiple family members) Due dates below
• $75 School-owned instrument rental (per year) – if applicable Due 8/11/2025
• $50 School-owned instrument rental (semester) – if applicable Due 1st Friday of each semester
• $75 Band Jacket – (ordered during band camp – order as a rookie and is part of the uniform) Due 7/25/2025
• $5 Garment Bag (ordered as a rookie) Due 7/25/2025
• $40 Duffel Bag (optional) Due 7/25/2025
• $42 Marching Shoes (ordered as a rookie) Due 7/25/2025
• $15 Flip-Folder – required for all stands music (required for all winds) Due 7/28/2025
• $10 Black band shirt (ordered as a rookie and is part of the uniform) Due 8/11/2025
• $3 Black Gloves (purchase as needed, part of the uniform) Due 8/11/2025
• $3 Long Black Socks – can be purchased anywhere Due 8/11/2025
• $15 Band Shorts (ordered as a rookie; cost is if additional pair is needed) Due at time of need
• $120 Concert Dress (ordered as a rookie; size taken during class)
• $300 Concert Tuxedo (ordered as a rookie; size taken during class)

Annual Marching Band Fee Due Dates

• Friday, May 16, 2025 • Commitment Fee – $100.00 (Secures your spot in the halftime show) 
• Monday, June 16, 2025 • 2^nd installment due – $100.00 
• Monday, July 14, 2025 • Final installment due – $100.00
  • *A $25 late fee will be added for each month that a payment is past due.

Annual Color Guard Fee Due Dates: $500.00 • Listed below is the payment schedule for color guard installments:

• Monday, May 16, 2024 • Commitment Fee – $175.00 (Orders your uniform and secures a spot in the show) 
• Monday, June 16, 2024 • 2^nd installment due – $175.00 (Orders your shoes and your equipment rental)
• Monday, July 14, 2024 • Final installment due – $150.00 (Final portion of band fees)
  • *A $25 late fee will be added to all past due amounts.

Additional Required Color Guard Items: Duffle Bag, Flag Bag, Jacket, Gloves, and Warm-Ups are reused from year to year.

• $125    Uniform fees    Due in 1st payment
• $50    Equipment rental fee (silks, poles, rifles, sabres)    Due in 1st payment
• $35    Shoes     Due 6/16/2025
• $40   Duffel bag (ordered as a rookie)    Due 7/25/2025
• $16    Gloves    Due 6/16/2025
• $22    Flag Bag (ordered as a rookie)    Due 6/16/2025
• $75    Band Jacket (ordered as a rookie)    Due 7/25/2025
• $40    Warm-Ups (ordered as a rookie)    Due 6/16/2025

*All band fees should be turned in to Ms. Dothard, the high school band secretary, and she will write you a receipt. We accept cash or money orders, the school no longer accepts checks.  Please drop payments off at the band room instead of mailing them so that we can provide you with a receipt. Or to save you a trip you can pay your band fees online through the following website, which was set up by our school: https://carrolltonhs.revtrak.net/tek9.asp?pg=products&grp=33.

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.

May

• 19 • New Member Camp • 4:00PM – 6:00PM • Band Room
• 20 • Finals • 1st and 2nd Block • Early Release 12:30pm
  • New Member Camp • 4:00PM – 6:00PM • Band Room
  • Guard • 4:00PM – 7:00PM • Band Room
• 21 • Last Day of School Finals • 3rd and 4th Block • Early Release 12:30pm
• 22 • Guard • 5:00PM – 8:00PM • Band Room
• 27 • Guard • 5:00PM – 8:00PM • Band Room
• 29 • Guard • 5:00PM – 8:00PM • Band Room

June

• 3 • Guard • 5:00PM – 8:00PM • Band Room
• 5 • Guard • 5:00PM – 8:00PM • Band Room
  • Percussion • Snares/Tenors 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM, Bass Drums 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM, Front Ensemble 2:00 PM – 5:30PM
• 9 • Kids Summer Spin Clinic • Guard • 8:00AM – 12:00PM • Band Room
• 10 • Kids Summer Spin Clinic • Guard • 8:00AM – 12:00PM • Band Room
  •  Guard • 1:00PM – 5:00PM • Band Room
• 11 • Kids Summer Spin Clinic • Guard • 8:00AM – 12:00PM • Band Room
• 12 • Kids Summer Spin Clinic • Guard • 8:00AM – 12:00PM • Band Room
  • Guard • 1:00PM – 5:00PM • Band Room
  • Percussion • Snares/Tenors 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM, Bass Drums 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM, Front Ensemble 2:00 PM – 5:30PM
• 19 • Percussion • Snares/Tenors/Marimbas 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM, Bass Drums 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM, Vibraphones  2:00 PM – 5:30PM
• 26 • All Percussion • 8:00AM – 12:00PM and 1:00PM – 4:00PM

July

• 3 • 4th of July Parade Practice
• 4 • 4th of July Parade
• 14 – 18 • Band Camp Week 1 • 8:00am – 5:00pm
• 17 • Team Photos after Thrusday’s Camp • 6:00PM • Grisham Stadium
• 20 • Senior Family Photo Day • 2:00PM – 6:00PM • SAC Gym (1st Come, 1st Served)
• 21 – 25 • Band Camp Week 2 • 8:00am – 9:00pm
• 25 • Trojan Night • 1st Performance • Share with Family! 6:00PM in Grisham Stadium
• 28 • Full Band • 6:00PM – 9:00PM • Stadium
• 29 • Full Band • 6:00PM – 9:00PM • Stadium
• 31 • Full Band • 6:00PM – 9:00PM • Stadium

August

• 4 • Full Band • 6:00PM – 9:00PM • Stadium
• 5 • Full Band • 6:00PM – 9:00PM • Stadium
• 7 • Full Band • 6:00PM – 9:00PM • Stadium
• 11 • 1st Day of School!