Outstanding job at this year’s 4th of July Parade! Special thank you to United Community for sponsoring our T-shirts, they made the students look GOOD! Thank you to the parent volunteers who assisted with driving the equipment, preparing water, and supporting us at the rehearsal and parade. We had 2 outstanding days! Our students were exceptional hosts to the students from our county schools. They prepared and cleaned up rehearsal sites and served as excellent role models both days. The 2025 All-Star Band was another fun experience ,and our community LOVED it. We look forward to hosting again in 2026.

This Week at a Glance • CHS Announcements
7/7 – 7/11

Band Camp starts on July 14 • Are you drinking water?

Band Camp begins Monday July 14 at 8:00AM in the band room. Both weeks are Mandatory for all students. Here are some important things to consider to help you survive band camp more comfortably.

HOW TO SURVIVE BAND CAMP

Continue to drink water – yesterday, today, and tomorrow – every day. A good rule of thumb is to drink your body weight in ounces of water per day and to check for clear urination. The information below was created by former Trojan Booster President, Michael Post.  The information is still very helpful!

• Be prepared. Make sure to have water, instrument, pencil, sunscreen, sunglasses, etc.
• Early is on time.  Always arrive a few minutes early. Remember that you need time to gather your things and get to the practice area. (We will start at 8:00AM tomorrow morning in the band room).
• Try your hardest. Band camp will go a lot smoother if you make a decent effort at marching and playing your instrument.
• Be optimistic and don’t complain. Complaining or bellyaching is extremely annoying to everyone and ultimately unhelpful.
• Make friends. Get to know your classmates, your section, whoever is sitting or standing next to you in the formation. You have band and music in common already, but do not talk when you’re are setting up formations or going over your music.
• Learn the show. Now is the time to practice. Practice as you would like to perform- learn your formations, music, rhythms, etc.
• Take care of yourself. You’ll perform better and feel better if you take care of your body. Marching band is a sport!
  • Stretch. Marching band can be demanding during the summer, so stretch as you would in preparation for any other strenuous activity. Wear sunscreen and a hat. That sunburn won’t feel good tomorrow, and it’ll spare you sock tans, glove tans, and drum harness tans (somewhat). Remember to reapply every 2 hours or so. Wear chapstick that protects against the sun. Sunburned lips are not fun to play an instrument with, especially for brass players. Wear sunglasses. Sunglasses will help protect your eyes from UV rays and block annoying glare. Drink plenty of water. This means water and/or Gatorade/Powerade. Soda and juice will dehydrate you. Avoid drinking milk or eating dairy products. The heat will cause it to curdle in your stomach and make you nauseous.
    • Remember to start hydrating in the days leading up to band camp, too. This preparation is very important.
    Eat healthy foods! Don’t just eat a Pop-Tart for breakfast on your way out the door; marching a lot is a very physical activity, especially if it’s for the entire day. Also, remember to eat a healthy lunch. Fried foods aren’t good for you anyway, but if you eat unhealthy fast food, you will regret it later.
  • Wear lightweight clothing and comfortable, athletic shoes. Dress appropriately for the weather and be on your feet for long periods of time.
  • Smell good. No one likes a smelly band person. Deodorant helps and should be available in case you need a quick refresh.
• Learn how to wear your uniform and try it on. This way, you can avoid disasters before an actual show at a competition. Minutes before your first show is not the time to learn the intricacies of tying your citation cord, discover that your pants are too short or too long, or learn that nobody ever issued you a plume.  We will be fitting for uniforms on Monday and Tuesday, so you will have a chance to do this.
• Care for your instrument.
  • Insert the brass mouthpiece or woodwind part firmly enough that it doesn’t fly out when snapped up and down.
  • Avoid getting a woodwind wet, especially the pads. If your instrument does get wet, use your cleaning cloth to dry it after practice.
  • Oil your valves or slide before practice. It’s much harder from midfield.
  • Learn the proper way to set your instrument down: not on its keys or delicate valves. If you must set your instrument on the ground, set it with the others from your section; it might help save them from a careless foot.
• Get some rest. Band camp can be strenuous, and it’s easier if you’re well-rested.
• Be respectful and courteous towards band directors and assistants. Often they are busy or stressed, so be understanding.
• Remember that everyone is at band camp to learn. If you’re a newcomer, don’t take it personally when an instructor gives advice. Remember, they’re trying to help you look better in performance. If you’re a returning member, help out newcomers and be patient with them. You were a rookie once, and if you model how to take correction with a great attitude, then our rookies will learn that correction is how we all get better.
• Have fun! At first, band camp may feel completely insane. However, nothing can compare to the feeling of marching your field show at halftime with all of your friends. You’re going to make tons of friends.

Tips & Warnings

• Woodwind and brass players should not play their instruments after eating or drinking sugary stuff (like Gatorade and Powerade). It’s fine to have a snack during breaks, just make sure to wash it down with water.
• Never handle or play somebody else’s instrument. You will be held accountable if it gets damaged.
• If you are given a drill sheet/card with your formations on it or music, do not lose it.
• Respect upperclassmen, they have experience, and chances are they do know what they are talking about.
• Many people can overheat during band camp if it’s hot outside. If you start to feel fatigued, dizzy, or nauseous, you may be suffering from heat exhaustion. Tell a section leader, drum major, or staff member immediately. Get to some shade and get some water if you think this is happening to you.
• Don’t talk when the band director, staff, drum majors, or section leaders are talking. This will distract people around you from what they’re saying, which could be very important. If you need help finding your drill spot, quietly raise your hand, and someone will gladly help you. Since we are working with over 200 students marching Band is military-esque. When the director is speaking, you do not. When you need to snap to attention, you snap. Take it seriously, many skills that you learn in this activity can be applied to everyday life!

I hope you find this article helpful as you prepare for this year’s band camps. Remember, if you have any specific questions about either band camp, you can contact Mr. Carr at christopher.carr@carrolltoncityschools.net or the Band Boosters at chstrojanbands@gmail.com.

July 14 – 18 • 8:00AM – 5:00PM • Week 1

During this first week of band camp, this is our typical schedule:
8:00AM – 11:00AM marching fundamentals and drill in the SAC *We will start on Monday in the Band Room
11:00AM – 12:00PM lunch
12:00PM – 3:00PM Sectionals (Woodwind, Brass, Battery, Front Ensemble, Guard)
3:00PM – 5:00PM Full Band  

On Friday of the first week of band camp, it always seems to rain! Be sure to bring a change of clothes to rehearsal on Friday in case it rains. We will be outside on the band field for a portion of our morning block to help us acclimate to the heat a little better. Start the day with clothes/shoes that you do not mind getting wet in case it rains. This year, our pool party is on Friday as well! This is free for all of our students at Lakeshore Pool.

Meals

Breakfast and lunch will be available this week through the school, free of charge. Students may choose to eat breakfast at home or bring their own lunch if they decide not to eat the school meals. Students are not permitted to leave campus until after camp each day. Accommodations will be made for students with allergies.  Please be sure that band staff is aware of dietary restrictions.  All menus are subject to change based on product availability. Thank you so much to our school system’s nutrition department and our booster club for organizing these meals for our students!

Volunteers Needed for Band Camp

Thank you so much for helping us with camp! We need help with meals. We could use your help serving the meals and we have a few items that we could use donated if you’re willing to do that. Please follow the links for more information: Donations Needed • Volunteer Here.

July 21 -25 • 8:00AM – 9:00PM • Week 2

Both weeks of camp are mandatory and important, but this is an extra special week because we will be joined by specialists to assist with instrument specific sectionals to assist our students in learning and memorizing our music a little faster this week as we finalize preparations for our first performance, Trojan Family Night on July 25. Please RSVP Here.

Typical Schedule
8:00AM – 11:30AM Fundamentals and Drill in the SAC
11:30AM – 12:30PM Lunch in the Cafeteria
12:30 – 1:00PM Section Skit Time
1:00PM – 3:30PM Sectionals
3:30PM – 4:30PM Full Band in the MAC
4:30PM – 5:30PM Dinner in the Cafeteria
5:30PM – 6:00PM Section Time Prepare the Stadium
6:00PM – 9:00PM Full Band in the Stadium

The section leaders have designated the following spirit days for band camp. We encourage our students to participate in the spirit days to increase relationship building and create memories together during this important week of our season.

Preview Performance • Trojan Night

We will have our first public performance at Trojan Night on July 25, 2025. This is a free event and open to the public. The booster club is preparing dinner for all who would like to attend. Please RSVP by July 18 so that we know how much food to prepare.

Summer Health Class

The eADAP certificate was due 3 weeks ago. If your child has not completed this portion of the Health class, they are falling behind and need to get caught up. We cannot provide credit without completing the eADAP course, which is a mandatory step to get a driver’s license.

Students who participate in the Marching Band at Carrollton High School have a special opportunity to complete a health course online to receive credit for Health and PE through participation in the Marching Band. This information was posted to the Google Classroom last Thursday. Students participating in this opportunity should be enrolled in the Google Classroom (code: s5ik2u3c).

STEP 1: Complete eADAP Certification • Click Here for Registration

• Click Continue
• Fill out the Information (choose “Other”) 
• You will receive an email with your Login Information
• Log In (Link on the left of the page or here for convenience: Log In Here)
• Complete the eADAP Course
• Upload a PDF of your eADAP Certificate to the eADAP assignment in this Google Classroom. 
• Tip – if you do not receive your log in information email,  try this: use your email as your username and the first 4 digits of your last name and the month and day of your birthday (carr0714) as your password. The password should be 8 digits long.

STEP 2: Complete Coursework via Edgenuity • Details Below • If you cannot log in to Edgenuity, Dr. Carr needs to know by Monday, June 2, 2025. Email him at christopher.carr@carrolltoncityschools.net if you are unable to log in.

Uniform Sizing Dates

Mrs. Bush and our uniform committee have set aside these times during the summer to make sure that students are fitted for uniforms in time for our photos during the first week of band camp. Please make an appointment using the links. The times are separated by class, but if you need to attend one of the other sessions please email Mrs. Bush or Dr. Carr and sign up for the appointment that does work for you.

• July 7 | 4:30PM – 7:30PM
  • Class of 2029 Uniform Sizing • Make Appointment • Volunteer Here
    • All students are welcome to make an appointment for these dates.

We are traveling to Universal Studios!

On Friday, June 13, we had a virtual meeting to announce this year’s trip. If you missed it, here how you can get the inforamtion and sign up for the trip! The first deposit was due on June 20, but you can still sign up. Right now we still have room. We would love for all students in the Trojan Marching Band to travel with us to Universal Studios this March! We will travel from March 20 – 24, 2026, and participate in a sound stage experience where the students will record the background music, dialogue, and sound FX for a scene from Despicable Me! This will be an exciting experience in addition to the opportunities to observe the performance industry while visiting Universal Studios Orlando, Islands of Adventure, and the newest park EPIC Universe! We will spend 2 days at EPIC, and have 2 days at Universal/Islands of Adventure with park-to-park privileges, so the students will have the opportunity to ride many roller coasters throughout the trip!

For more information and to sign-up for the trip please visit https://chstrojanband.com/26-bandtrip/ • Sign up using the links to the Super Holiday Tours website.

Attention Class of 2026

Photos for the football program are for you and your immediate family on Sunday, July 20, 2025 from 2:00PM – 6:00PM in the SAC Gym. Photos are taken on a first-come, first-served basis. You should wear your uniform and your parents should wear school colors or Trojan gear.

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.

July

• 7 • Class of 2029 Uniform Sizing from 4:30PM – 7:30PM • Make Appointment • Volunteer Here
• 14 – 18 • Band Camp Week 1 • 8:00am – 5:00pm • Donations Needed • Volunteer Here
  • 18 • Band Pool Party • Lakeshore Pool • 5:30pm – 8:30pm • FREE • Pizza Provided • RSVP for Trojan Night
• 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 • Donations Needed • Volunteer Here
  • Medieval Monday
  • Twin Tuesday
  • Section Color War Wednesday
  • Trumble Thursday
  • Summerween Friday
• 25 • Trojan Night • 1st Performance • Share with Family! 6:00PM in Grisham Stadium • RSVP by July 18
• 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! • Full Band • 3:45PM – 6:15PM • Band Field
• 12 • Full Band • 3:45PM – 6:15PM • SAC
• 14 • Full Band • 6:00PM – 9:00PM • Stadium | (Concessions Pre-Order 5:00PM Volunteer Here)
• 15 • Home vs. Woodward Academy • Volunteer Here
• 18 • Full Band • 3:45PM – 6:15PM • Band Field
• 19 • Full Band • 3:45PM – 6:15PM • SAC
• 21 • Full Band • 6:00PM – 9:00PM • Stadium | (Concessions Pre-Order 5:00PM Volunteer Here)
• 22 • Home vs. Columbia HS • Volunteer Here
• 25 • Full Band • 3:45PM – 6:15PM • Band Field
• 26 • Full Band • 3:45PM – 6:15PM • SAC
• 28 • Full Band • 6:00PM – 9:00PM • Stadium
• 29 • Away vs. Rome • Volunteer Here

Setpember

• 1 • Labor Day • No School
• 2 • Full Band • 3:45PM – 6:15PM • SAC
• 4 • Full Band • 6:00PM – 9:00PM • Stadium | (Concessions Pre-Order 5:00PM Volunteer Here)
• 5 • SENIOR NIGHT • Home vs. Lithia Springs • Volunteer Here
• 6 • Saturday Rehearsal • 1:00PM – 9:00PM • Volunteer Here
• 8 • Full Band • 3:45PM – 6:15PM • Band Field
• 9 • Full Band • 3:45PM – 6:15PM • SAC
• 11 • Full Band • 6:00PM – 9:00PM • Stadium
• 12 • Away vs. Gainesville • Volunteer Here
• 15 • Full Band • 3:45PM – 6:15PM • Band Field
• 16 • Full Band • 3:45PM – 6:15PM • SAC
• 18 • Full Band • 6:00PM – 9:00PM • Stadium | (Concessions Pre-Order 5:00PM Volunteer Here)
• 19 • Home vs. Parker • Volunteer Here • 8th Grade Night
• 22 • Full Band • 3:45PM – 6:15PM • Band Field
• 23 • Full Band • 3:45PM – 6:15PM • SAC
• 25 • Full Band • 6:00PM – 9:00PM • Stadium
• 26 • OPEN • Get some rest!
• 27 • COMPETITION • Sonoravile HS • All Day • TBD • Volunteer Here
• 29 • Full Band • 3:45PM – 6:15PM • Band Field
• 30 • Full Band • 3:45PM – 6:15PM • SAC

October

• 1 • GMEA District Jazz Auditions • Villa Rica HS
• 2 • Full Band • 6:00PM – 9:00PM • Stadium
• 3 • Away vs. Westlake • Volunteer Here
• 4 • COMPETITION • Blue Ridge Marching Competition at Fanin County HS • All Day • TBD • Volunteer Here
• 6 • Full Band • 3:45PM – 6:15PM • Band Field
• 7 • Full Band • 3:45PM – 6:15PM • SAC
• 9 • Full Band • 6:00PM – 9:00PM • Stadium | (Concessions Pre-Order 5:00PM Volunteer Here)
• 10 • Homecoming vs. Chapel Hill • Volunteer Here
• 13 – 17 Fall Break • No School
• 17 • Home vs. East Coweta • Report 3:00PM for rehearsal • Volunteer Here
• 20 • Full Band • 3:45PM – 6:15PM • Band Field
• 21 • Full Band • 3:45PM – 6:15PM • SAC
• 23 • Full Band • 6:00PM – 9:00PM • Stadium
• 24 • OPEN
• 25 • COMPETITION • Home Show • Legacy of Champions • All Day • Volunteer Here
• 27 • Wind Ensemble • 3:45PM – 6:00PM • Rehersal to add percussion
• 28 • Full Band 3:45PM – 6:15PM • Halloween Show
  • Wind Ensemble Concert featuring Chris Mothersole • 7:00PM • MAC
• 30 • Full Band • 3:45PM – 6:15PM • Halloween Show
• 31 • Home vs. Douglas County • Halloween Show • Volunteer Here