Please make plans to attend an exciting evening of jazz on Saturday, January 28th at White's Chapel UMC. The Carroll Jazz Orchestra and the Plano East Jazz Ensemble will be premiering new pieces by Grammy-nominated composer Steve Wiest, followed by a performance by the renowned UNT One O'Clock Lab Band. The event is being presented by the Apex Arts League and will kick off at 7pm on the 28th. Suggested donations at the door are $5 for students and $10 for adults. More information about this exciting evening can be found here: http://www.mysouthlakenews.com/2012/01/carroll-isd/jazz-collabortion-concert

With the marching season and the holidays behind us, it’s time for the BISTRO when we get to hear our talented young men and women perform in a more personal setting.  This year's Bistro will be held Saturday, February 18, in the CHS Cafeteria, from 5:30 - 9:00.  Dinner will be provided by Pollenzo's and will be served from 6:00 - 7:30.  There is no fee to attend the event, but you must purchase tickets in advance for the dinner.  

DINNER TICKETS:  Dinner tickets will not be sold at the door.  You can purchase tickets using a ticket order form or by purchasing tickets at the CHS and CSHS Front Offices through Friday, February 17.  Dinner ticket order forms are being handed out in band classes and can downloaded by clicking on the link at the end of this section.  All ticket order forms must be completed and returned to the Band Hall by Friday, February 10.  Tickets can be picked up the night of the Bistro at Will Call.  

AUCTION:  Please consider donating something to the auction.  It can be an interesting item, sports tickets, a service, airline tickets, vacation home, etc.  Use your imagination— we’d love to have some new and unique items to offer.  All donations need to be in hand by Friday, February 10.

If you would like to donate an item or if you have any questions, please contact Barbara Hill at 214-415-1214 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

VOLUNTEERS:   Adult and student volunteers are needed to help with this event.  Students can earn community service hours!  For a listing of areas volunteers are needed, shift times, and how to signup, login and click here.

Mr. Bach has posted the sectional/rehearsal schedule for the Wind Symphony for January 2012.  The dates have been added to the calendar.  To view the schedule in its entirety, login and click here.