Hello 7^th and 8^th 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 7^th 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 8^th grade students who either auditioned or made the District Band last year.

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.

Just a reminder that tomorrow is our first (and only) after school practice for Trojan Band. The permission form and $15 (for new 7th graders) is due by the end of this rehearsal.

We will rehearse from 3-4:30 inside the CJHS Band room. Pickup will be at 4:30 at CJHS, please be on time to get your child.

Thanks

Mr. Huls