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Trojan Band ALERT!!!

Tonight’s start time has changed and I have just been notified. Please see the updated info.

The games will now begin at 5:30pm to allow for traveling schools to arrive on time.

3-4:30: Students me stay after school and walk with Mr. Huls to the HS band room.

4:30 – 5:00: warmup and rehearse in the HS band room in uniform. Volunteer meeting time as well. If your child goes home after school 4:30 is when they need to report the HS.

5:30: Game starts in Grisham Stadium

6:00: Eat pizza in HS Band Room

6:30: Parent pickup at the HS Band Room.

I’m sorry for the change, thanks for your patience.

Joe Huls

District Honor Band Participation

Hello 7th and 8th Grade Band Parents,

It is around this time every year that we begin talking about District Honor Band and All-State Honor Band auditions and I wanted to get you the information about it because I believe we have tons of talented kids who should be participating this year. 

Each school in Georgia is zoned to a district, ours is in district seven.  Each district is given audition materials to distribute to our students and an audition is held, two large bands are picked from the highest scoring students at the auction to make up the district honor band event which is held during the second semester.  We will work on audition materials in class and it is my hope that your child will audition for the DHB. District Honor Band participation and All-State Band Participation is looked at very highly by colleges and employers because of the extra time and the personal responsibility it takes to successfully audition and make one of these prestigious bands.

Students wishing to audition for the District Honor Band must pay a fee of $5 to participate.  This is recommended for 7th graders or first time auditionees.

Students wishing to participate on a higher level can pay an additional $20 ($25 total) in order to be considered for the All-State audition, if their District audition score is high enough.  This is recommended for 8th grade students who either auditioned or made the District Band last year.

Trojan Band This Week

Attention all 7th and 8th grade Trojan Band Members. Please check the times for this weeks game as things have changed.

Here is the itinerary for the first game this Thursday, Sept 4th:

3:00 – 3:30: Students meet in the CJHS band room and grab equipment.

3:30-4:00: Walk to the High School Band Room.

4:30: Enter Grisham Stadium (that’s the high school stadium)

4:45-5:00: Play pre-game in stands

5:00-5:30’ish: play cheers in stands.

5:45-6:15’ish: eat pizza at half time at the High School band room. (Volunteers needed)

6:30pm: PICKUP AT THE HIGH SCHOOL BAND ROOM

PARENT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!!!

Volunteers are needed to help setup pizza and chips and drinks. As well as carry out some equipment to be setup in the stands and keep an eye on the kids. I will have special “Volunteer” Tshirts for you. Please arrive at the HIGH SCHOOL band room at 4:00pm if you would like to help out.

PLEASE EMAIL ME IF YOU CAN CHAPERONE.

UNIFORM

I have ordered shirts and hats and will distribute them as soon as they arrive. The rest of the uniform is KHAKI SHORTS and tennis shoes.

Remember nothing will occur at the junior high. The game and all the band events will occur at the High School stadium and high school band room.

Thank you and as always email me if you have any questions.

6th Grade Instrument Nights

Just a friendly reminder that Tuesday and Wednesday this week we will be holding our instrument sale for all 6th grade parents.

They will start at 5:30pm where we will start with a brief meeting and run until 8pm each night.

If you have trouble coming on your particular night you may come on the other night available. Keep in mind our goal is to make the meetings as short and efficient as possible.

Remember you child does not have to come with you if they have homework or another activity to attend.

Thanks and we will see you all this week.

Joe Huls
Maria Menendez
Band Directors
Carrollton Bands

6th Grade Instrument Nights Next Week

Hello all 6th grade parents,

I am wrapping up instrument screenings and I am sure your child has come home and told you what they have decided to play in band.

DONT BUY ANYTHING!!!!!!

I have strict guidelines as to what types of brands and models I like to have in band class so that we can get the best sound. These instruments will all be available at our instrument nights next week.

September 2nd (first 6th grade band class) and September 3rd (second 6th grade band class) from 5:30-8pm will be our instrument nights.

Please plan on being their at 5:30 for a very brief meeting with the Music and Arts Representatives. Then we will begin the instrument rental process. As soon as you are done you can leave. This doesn’t usually take all the way until 8pm. If your child has an after school activity to attend that is ok as long as you come.

We will be renting flutes, clarinets, alto saxes, trumpets, trombones, and percussion kits. Any French horn, baritone and tuba players can come to get their mouthpieces, and books etc…

I do have French horns students may use as
school owned instruments but I highly recommend renting a single horn.

If you have any questions you can always email me or Ms. Menendez.

I look forward to seeing you next week.

Thanks

Joe Huls

What a Great Week !!!!

Wow!!! What a great start to the school year.  Ms. Menendez and I are so proud of the hard work that has been done already this week.  I wanted to put up a post to say thank you, and hopefully if you have subscribed you will receive an email.

6th Grade Band Announcements:

We have begun instrument screenings so your child may have already tried the three (or more) things that they are interested in and have selected their instrument. PLEASE DO NOT PURCHASE AN INSTRUMENT YET!!!!

We will have our instrument nights on Sept. 2nd and 3rd for you to come browse and purchase the correct brand and model of instrument you will need.  There is an awful lot of junky, fake instruments on the internet that will set you back a lot of money, please wait and come to instrument night.

A reminder that all band forms and fee’s are due next Friday.

7th and 8th Grade Band Announcements:

We had a great first week, getting our horns back in working condition and playing through our new upper level warm-ups and chorales.  We will continue to play and challenge your children next week.  We will also begin preparing the students for Trojan Band, and District Honor Band Auditions next week.  Please listen out as your child should be practicing 2 to 3 nights per week.

A reminder that all band forms and fee’s are due next Friday.

Trojan Band Update:

There will be a sign-up sheet up on the wall for Trojan Band, and those Fee’s ($15) will be due by Aug. 26th, which is our first (and only) after school practice.  Please check the calendar.  Remember the $15 will cover the cost for there performance shirt and Hat.  8th grade band members who already have a shirt and hat that fit will not need to pay to be a part of the Trojan Band this year, if you need only one new part of the uniform please pay $10.

Thank you again, please share this website with any other band parents you know just to make sure everyone is subscribed.

Have a great weekend.

Joe Huls and Maria Menendez

Band Directors

Carrollton Bands

Welcome Back !!!

Hello CJHS and CMS band parents, welcome back to school.  I hope that you had a restful and relaxing summer and are just as fired up as we are to return to school for another exciting school year.

For brand new band parents in the 6th grade band I welcome you to our band family, thank you for enrolling your child to be a part of one of the biggest and most celebrated programs here in the Carrollton City School System.  For my returning veteran parents thank you again for coming back and dedicating your time, and effort to the wonderful band program we all create together.

You will notice a few changes this year as we welcome a new staff member to our team to assist me at the JH and MS, Ms. Maria Menendez.  You can see her biography on our staff page on the dashboard above.  We are very excited to welcome Maria, and know she will provide fantastic instruction and support to our students.

You will also notice a few new communication changes….WE HAVE A WEBSITE!!!!! I am so excited to host this site which will run side by side with the high school band website, and should provide a great way for ALL parents to stay in touch and connected with your directors.

Please feel free to browse the website, subscribe to the website and you will get updates as the calendar is updated, and new information is released.  The key to our success is great communication.

We look forward to seeing you all at the open houses, and throughout the year.