Legacy of Champions Saturday

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Tomorrow we start back from Fall Break, and we hope that everyone had an opportunity to unplug and recharge while spending quality time with family. Friday night, our football team had another outstanding win, and our band performed enthusiastically all night long. It was a great evening cheering on our Trojans. We defeated Northgate to reach 8-0 for the season, and we travel to Westlake on Friday for our third region game. Go Trojans!

This Saturday is one of our biggest days of the year, the Legacy of Champions Marching Competition (LoC). The LoC is our annual home competition and it requires all of us to work together to successfully host this many bands. If you have not volunteered yet, please do so tonight. VOLUNTEER HERE

We are still looking for equipment to help haul band gear, specifically front ensemble equipment. We need trailers like the one seen below and vehicles that can pull it (ATVs, side-by-sides, etc.). Trailers need to have a ramp for rolling equipment on and to have some form of railing/wall so equipment cannot roll off easily. The vehicle could be anything with a trailer hitch that is powerful enough to pull a similar-sized trailer.

If you have one or both and would like to let us borrow it, we would LOVE to talk with you. If you would rather not let someone else drive your equipment, we would LOVE for you to join our team and help us make band students smile!

We could also use golf carts, tents, desserts, and volunteers in having the best weekend of the year. If you are interested, you can sign up at the following link, or reach out to ask questions! VOLUNTEER HERE

THIS WEEK • CHS School Announcements

NEXT WEEK Preview — HOMECOMING

• Monday: Symphonic Band 3:45 PM – 6:00 PM
• Tuesday: Wind Ensemble 3:45 PM – 6:00 PM | Concessions Order Due
• Wednesday: Latin Jazz Ensemble 3:45 PM – 5:00 PM
• Thursday: Concert Band 3:45 PM – 6:00 PM
• Friday: HOMECOMING | Home vs. East Coweta | Volunteer Here
  • 7:30 AM Performance in front parking lot
  • 9:00 AM Report & Set Up Pep Rally
  • 10:00 AM Pep Rally (Grisham Stadium)
  • 11:30 AM Lunch – Eat in the Band Room
  • 12:30 PM Report in Uniform
  • 12:35 PM Walk to the start of the parade (CMS)
  • 1:00 PM Parade
  • 1:30 PM Nursing Home Trip with Seniors and Section Leaders
  • 5:00 PM Dinner
  • 6:20 PM Uniform Check
  • 6:30 PM AMP Performance
  • 6:50 PM Pre-Game Ceremony
  • 7:15 PM Pre-Game
  • 7:30 PM Kick-Off (Ceremony during Halftime)
  • POSTGAME PERFORMANCE about 10:30 PM

Band Students Participated at UWG’s Football Game

On Saturday, two students from our baritone section, Logan Kennedy and Duncan Purkey, attended the UWG home football game and participated in the stands with the UWG Marching Wolves! Logan and Duncan, thank you for seeking extra growth opportunities. This is how you lead the way! We look forward to you sharing your experiences with your section members. Go Trojans!

ATVs Needed for LoC

October is here, and that means Legacy of Champions (CHS Trojan Band‘s competition) is just around the corner. The event will be Saturday, October 24th. We will need all parents’ help that day in addition to our students working and performing as exhibition that evening. We are hosting 21 competing bands in addition to 3 college bands! It’s going to be a great day, but we need your help to provide the best hospitality to these visiting ensembles.

We are looking for equipment to help haul band gear, specifically front ensemble pieces. We need trailers like the one seen here and vehicles that can pull it (ATVs, side by sides, etc.). Trailers need to have a ramp for rolling equipment on. It also needs to have some form of railing/wall so equipment cannot roll off errantly. The vehicle could be anything with a trailer hitch that is powerful enough to pull a similar trailer.

If you have one or both and would like to let us borrow it, we would LOVE to talk with you. If you would rather not let someone else drive your equipment, we would LOVE for you to join our team and help us make band students smile!

We could also use golf carts, tents, and other volunteers in having the best weekend of the year! If you can help us out, please let me know. You can DM me here or email me at amanda.ledbetter@carrolltoncityschools.net. (If you can’t help, would you please share this with your friends?)

All In One Sale | Now Until October 29

Thank you for spreading the word about the All in One Sale! Students receive 1 raffle ticket for each item sold. You can sell in person or online. Here are the important dates

To place an online order, please visit – trojan.gold/allinone

Important dates:

• October 29^th – Turn in packets during the school day in the band room
• November 20th 9 AM- 6 PM & November  21st, 9 AM- NOON – Pickup items at North Point Baptist Church, 1400 Cedar Street, Carrollton, Georgia 30117.

We are all working together to make this sale a success.  If you have any questions or concerns, please call.  Thank you again for your participation in this sale and for all that you do to support our children and our great band!”

In addition to the letter, there were order forms and business cards sharing how to order online. Please help us spread the word by sharing the information with as many people as possible. Here is a quick link that you can share for people to order online through the Booster Webstore: trojan.gold/AllinOneSale. Thank you!

Our water bottle supply is running low. We ask families to donate 2 cases of water or $11 to help cover the cost of water for the season. We typically ask for these donations during band camp, but we received a generous donation at the beginning of the season that has covered most of the season. If you’d prefer to donate $11 instead of bringing in 2 cases of water, you can do so at this link: Water Donation Link

Help Us Find Community Sponsors

Our band families are some of our best ambassadors in the community! If you know a business, organization, or individual who may be interested in supporting the Carrollton Trojan Band, please consider sharing our Band Sponsorship Flyer. Students will receive 10% of the sponsorship to assist with their band fees. We have physical copies in the band room if you’d like a few to share with potential partners. Sponsorships provide meaningful opportunities and experiences for our students while allowing our community partners to support and be connected with the Trojan Band.

Homecoming Week Approaching

You can visit https://chs.carrolltoncityschools.net/student-activities/homecoming for all things homecoming. Homecoming week is not this upcoming week, but next week.

If you want to order a Homecoming TShirt you have until the end of the day tomorrow to place your order at https://ozierapparel.com/carrolltonhomecoming/shop/home

CALENDAR

Be sure to subscribe to the calendar • www.chstrojanband.com/calendar. All you have to do is click the “Add to Google Calendar” at the bottom after visiting http://www.chstrojanband.com/calendar to subscribe. I tried to list as many events as possible. We will also continue to highlight the Week at a Glance and a preview of the next week to keep all families aware of what is upcoming.

October

• 20 • Full Band 3:45 PM – 6:15 PM | SAC
• 22 • Full Band 6:00PM – 9:00PM | Stadium | Media Night in Uniform
• 23 • Away vs. Westlake | 7:30PM | West Lake High School | Volunteers Needed
• 24 • LEGACY OF CHAMPIONS HOME COMPETITION | All-Day | TBD | Volunteers Needed
• 26 • Symphonic Band | 3:45 PM – 6:00 PM
• 27 • Wind Ensemble | 3:45 PM – 6:00 PM
• 29 • Concert Band | 3:45 PM – 6:00 PM
• 30 • HOMECOMING vs. East Coweta | 7:30PM | Volunteers Needed

November

• 2 • Symphonic Band | 3:45 PM – 6:00 PM
• 3 • Wind Ensemble | 3:45 PM – 6:00 PM
• 5 • Concert Band | 3:45 PM – 6:00 PM
• 6 • OPEN | State Cross Country Meet
• 10 • Veterans Day Concert | 7:00PM | MAC
• 13 • Football Playoff 1 | TBD | Volunteers Needed
• 14 • GMEA 2nd Round All-State Jazz Auditions | TBA
• 19 • Band Auditions
• 20 • Football Playoff 2 | TBD | Volunteers Needed
• 23 – 27 • Thanksgiving Break | No School
  • 27 • Football Playoff Game 3 | TBD | Volunteers Needed

December

• 4 • Football Playoff Game 4 | TBD | Volunteers Needed
• 5 • Carrollton Holiday Wishes Parade | TBD | Band Christmas Party Following Parade | Volunteers Needed
• 9 • Winter Concert Dress Rehearsal | 3:45PM – 6:00PM | MAC
• 10 • Winter Concert | 7:00PM | MAC
• 12 • GMEA 1st Round District Honor Band/All-State Auditions | East Paulding High School
• 16 • Football Championship Game | TBD | Volunteers Needed
• 17 • 1st Semester Finals 3rd and 4th Block
• 18 • 1st Semester Finals 1st and 2nd Block | Early Release | 12:30PM | Final Day Semester 1

January

• 4 • Teacher Workday | No School
• 5 • 1st Day 2nd Semester
• 9 • 2nd Round All-State Auditions | Union Grove HS
• 18 • MLK Day | No School
  • MLK Parade | 11:00AM – 2:00PM | Volunteers Needed
• 28 – 30 • GMEA In-Service Conference | All-State Jazz Band Clinic

February

• 4 – 6 • GMEA District Honor Band | Ringgold, GA
• 15 – 19 • Winter Break | No School

March

• 2 • PRE-LGPE Concert | MAC | CB 7:30 PM, SB 8:00 PM, WE 8:30 PM
• 4-6 • GMEA All-State Band | Classic Center, Athens, GA | TBD
• 16 – 17 • HS LGPE | TBD
• 18 -19 • MS LGPE | TBD
• 25 • Winter Guard Friends and Family Show | 6:00PM | CHS Gym
• 29 • Band Golf Tournament | Mirror Lake
• 30 • Band Auditions

April

• 5 – 9 • Spring Break | No School
• 17 • Band Banquet
• 19 • Directors GMEA District VII Meeting | Cartersville HS | 7:00PM
• 20 • Jazz Performance Evaluations | Cartersville HS | TBD
• 22 • Honors Night | MAC
• 23 • Senior Breakfast
• 24 • GMEA Solo and Ensemble | Paulding County HS | TBD
  • Prom
• 27 • Marching Band Kick-Off Meeting | 7:00PM | All 2027-2028 Marching Band Members and Parents
• 28 • Band BBQ Clean Up and Set Up Day | 4:00PM – 6:00PM | Volunteers Needed
• 29 • Band BBQ | Volunteers Needed | Performances start at 6:00PM

May

• 4 • Spring Concert | 7:00PM | MAC
• 14 • Graduation | 7:00PM | Grisham Stadium | Band Performs (5:00PM Dinner)
• 18 • 2nd Semester Finals 1st and 2nd • Early Release 12:30PM
• 19 • 2nd Semester Finals 3rd and 4th • Early Release 12:30PM | Last Day of School

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