5/22-5/25

Welcome to the last week of school!

Monday: Urban Air Field Trip/Rookie Camp 4-6:00 pm @CHS Band room

Thursday-Friday: Potential help sessions moving CJHS band equipment to CMS for next year. *More info to come soon*

Urban Air

Students should report to their homeroom to check in and then report to the band room. Please bring money to spend at the concession stands at Urban Air and athletic clothing.

Urban Air
31 Newnan Crossing Bypass, Newnan, GA 30265

Schedule

9:00 am Depart CJHS

10:00-12:00 Urban Air!

12:15 Depart Urban Air

1:10 Arrive at CJHS

Sign the following waiver before tomorrow if you have not done so already.

Online waiver: https://booking.urbanairparks.com/waiver?confirmation=585644ac

Have a wonderful Sunday night!

Sincerely,

M. Menendez

maria.menendez@carrolltoncityschools.net

5/15-5/19

Monday: NO Percussion Ensemble rehearsal/Rookie Camp for rookie marchers @CHS Band room 4-6 pm

Wednesday: Jazz Band until 4:15

Friday: Urban Air money and forms due

Urban Air Field Trip

Our band has one more field trip opportunity! On May 22nd, our band will travel to Newnan, Georgia to visit Urban Air Trampoline Park!

The cost is $20 per student or chaperone. Please fill out the Google form posted below at your earliest convenience and submit money either through cash or check or Revtrak.

https://forms.gle/myzhnGVojN3ZyQ396

FORMS AND MONEY ARE DUE FRIDAY 19th (this Friday)

Have a wonderful rest of your Sunday!

Sincerely,

Ms. Maria Menendez

Field Trip Form

Good morning!

Tuesday night was such a wonderful night of music-making. Congratulations to all students who were involved. Our jazz band, percussion ensemble, solo and ensemble members, concert band, symphonic band, and wind ensemble rocked it out! So much music was performed and it was an honor to share the stage with you all. What a way to end our school year in our band program!

Our band has one more field trip opportunity! On May 22nd, our band will travel to Newnan, Georgia to visit Urban Air Trampoline Park!

The cost is $20 per student or chaperone. Please fill out the Google form posted below at your earliest convenience and submit money either through cash or check or Revtrak.

https://forms.gle/myzhnGVojN3ZyQ396

FORMS AND MONEY ARE DUE FRIDAY 19th (next Friday)

Sincerely,

Ms. Maria Menendez

maria.menendez@carrolltoncityschools.net

5/8-5/12

  • Monday: Jazz band/Percussion Ensemble rehearsal until 5:00 PM/Rookie Camp for rookie marchers @CHS Band room 4-6 pm
    • Jazz band and percussion ensemble members will have an excused absence from the beginning of Rookie Camp.
  • Tuesday: Spring Concert CJHS 6 PM (report time 5:30)
  • Wednesday: Jazz Band performance at CJHS Awards Night. Report time 5:00 PM @ MAC
    • Please wear formal attire of your choice

Spring Concert: Tuesday, 5/9 @ 6PM

Our CJHS and CHS band programs will perform their Spring Concerts this Tuesday. The CJHS band program will begin at 6 pm at the Mabry Arts Center followed by the CHS band program at 7:30. This will be a memorable night for our programs!

  • Report time for CJHS members: 5:30
  • Concert begins 6:00PM
  • Concert concludes ~7:00 PM
  • Jazz band, percussion ensemble, solo and ensemble members, and our three large ensembles will perform.
  • All black for attire

Have a wonderful rest of your Sunday!

Sincerely,

Ms. Maria Menendez

maria.menendez@carrolltoncityschools.net

5/1-5/5

Monday: Percussion Ensemble

Wednesday: Jazz Band

Thursday: CHS Band BBQ! Jazz band/Percussion Ensemble performance at 6:00 PM

Solo & Ensemble

Congratulations to the following students! They competed in Solo & Ensemble this weekend at Paulding County High School and played beautifully. All students received feedback, ratings, and will get their certificate and medal at our Spring Concert!

Demarcus Burch, Tyler Clotfelter, Samuel Wimberly, Jenly Santos, Xander Adams, Emma Engelbird, Lily Grace Sceals, Lucy McRae, Miracle-Grace Hayles, Sierra Singer, Zyien McClure, Mariana Martinez, Carry Chen, Lissa Sajche, Samantha Lin, Sarah Sambuco, Brayan Calix, William Rivera, and Angel Lopez.

Thank you for going above and beyond and being a leader!

Upcoming Dates:

May 8th: Rookie Marching Camp: 4:00-6:00 PM for all rookie marchers

May 9th: Spring Concert. Report time 5:30 @ Mabry Arts Center

May 10th: CJHS Awards Night/Jazz Band performance

May 15th: Rookie Marching Camp: 4:00-6:00 PM for all rookie marchers

May 22th: Rookie Marching Camp: 4:00-6:00 PM for all rookie marchers

Sincerely,

Ms. Maria Menendez

maria.menendez@carrolltoncityschools.net

4/25-4/29

Wednesday: Jazz Band until 4:15

Thursday: High School band meeting @CHS Band room 7:00 PM

Saturday: Solo & Ensemble @Paulding County High School

High School Band Meeting 7:00 PM @CHS Band room

All 8th graders who plan on participating in high school band at Carrollton High School have a meeting at CHS at 7:00 PM. This will cover all fees, equipment needed for band, uniforms, schedule, and more. This applies to all students whether they are participating in just the class, colorguard, marching band, or all of the above.

Solo & Ensemble

Here are a couple of reminders:

  • This event is being held THIS SATURDAY (4/29) at Paulding County High School (1297 Villa Rica Hwy, Dallas, GA 30157) which is about a 45-minute drive from Carrollton. WE WILL NOT BE PROVIDING TRANSPORTATION. You must have a ride of your own or carpool. If you have any issues, please contact me or Ms. Castaneda immediately. 
  • You must get there at 12:15 PM. Please make it on time to ensure you have time to warm up. 
  • Please be sure to number every single measure in your original book/score. If you have any questions, again, ask us. 
  • You must bring that sheet of paper Ms. Castaneda gave you in class to give to the judges. 
  • The CJHS students start performing at 1:00 PM and we hope to finish everyone’s performances before 2:00 PM.

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out.

Have a fantastic rest of your week!

Sincerely,

Ms. Maria Menendez

maria.menendez@carrolltoncityschools.net

4/17-4/21

Monday: No Percussion Ensemble (I have a meeting in Cartersville that evening)

Tuesday: Colorguard (4-6:30)/Percussion Auditions (4-6:15)

Wednesday: Jazz Band until 4:15

Thursday: CSU Field trip/Percussion auditions 4-6:15

Friday: CJHS Spring Dance (Volunteers needed to help run concessions)

Carowinds:

Our 8th graders and chaperones had a wonderful time at Carowinds this weekend. The trip was full of fun, fellowship, and a lot of laughter! Congratulations to our band members and way to represent our community at the highest level! I have attached a link to a Google Drive folder with photos!

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1-oOBUkm0Tzp7hypFW2kke7KsxyVNk8sl?usp=sharing

Columbus State University Field Trip: Forms and money due Tuesday night..

It is not too late to sign up for this field trip! You won’t want to miss it. Due date for all forms and fees is Tuesday night

If your students are interested in traveling to Columbus, Georgia to tour the music school, hear a chamber concert, and watch the CSU Wind Ensemble and organ rehearse in Legacy Hall, please fill out the following field trip form. The field trip is $10 per student.

Schwob School of Music
Columbus State University
4225 University Ave.
Columbus, GA 31907

https://forms.gle/CBTz32nFp4WYK7cH9

Schedule April 20th:

9:30 am Depart CJHS

11:00-11:25 Cici’s Pizza

11:30-11:45 Travel to CSU/Unload

12:00-1:00 Chamber Concert

1:00-1:30 Tour of Schwob School of Music

1:30-2:30/3:00 Watch WE in Legacy Hall

3:15: Depart for CJHS

4:45 Arrive at CJHS

We have an incredible band program and I cannot wait to make more memories with our students. Thank you to everyone that supports us!

Sincerely,

Ms. Maria Menendez

maria.menendez@carrolltoncityschools.net

Carowinds Information

Report time for all travelers tomorrow morning: 5:45 AM

Remind 101 Code: @cjhscaro23

Our itinerary is posted below for all 8th grade Carowinds travelers. Please ensure that money is packed for our meals that our on our own as well as souvenir money. Breakfast on Saturday morning, dinner on Friday, as well as one meal in the park, are already included in the trip purchase.

*Carowinds is now a cashless park. Students will want to bring a card or turn in their money at the park at a cash-to-card machine located inside Carowinds*

itinerary-carrollton-jr-high-band-carowinds-2023-1Download

Carowinds Packing List:

carowinds-final-itinerary_packing-list.docxDownload

*The tie-dye shirts will be handed out to students Friday morning.*

Sincerely,

M. Menendez