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2011 Carroll Dragon Marching Band
Carroll Dragon Marching Band Announcing the 2011 Marching Show - "To Honor Those Who Serve and Protect". (photo provided by Teter Photography)
Concert Band The Southlake Carroll Concert Band. (photo provided by Teter Photography)
Jazz BandThe Carroll Jazz Band (photo provided by Julie Blackwell).
Drumline The award-winning Carroll Dragon Drumline, from Southlake, Texas.(photo provided by Teter Photography)
Guard The Carroll Guard brings color to the half-time show.(photo provided by Teter Photography)
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A Year in Review

Dragon Earns Outstanding Soloist Award at TSSEC - May 2011

Congratulations to Holly Rosenberg for being named an Outstanding Soloist at TSSEC.

 
UIL Concert & Sight Reading Competition - April 13 - 14, 2011

The Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Winds, and Symphonic Band received Superior Ratings in both Concert and Sight Reading.  The Concert Band received Excellent Ratings in both Concert and Sight Reading.

This year's concert ratings, combined with Superior Ratings at the UIL Marching Competition in October 2010, earn the Carroll Dragon Band its 28th UIL Sweepstakes Award!

 
Collin County Community College Jazz Festival - March 26, 2011

Jazz Band I was named one of the Outstanding Bands of the Day.

 
Carroll Jazz Earns Top Honors at UTA Jazz Festival - March 4, 2011

Jazz Band II won first place in the 5A/2nd Band category.  Jazz Band I won first place in the 5A category and was also awarded the Sweepstakes Trophy for its selection as the outstanding band of the Festival in all divisions.

 
2010-2011 All State Band and All State Jazz Ensemble Members

Congratulations to Brice Thomas for earning a spot in the All State Bands.  This is his 4th All State Honor!  He joins Taylor White, who made the All State Jazz Ensemble.

 
All Region and Area Results - 2011-2012

December 2010:  29 Dragon Band Members were selected to the Region 24 All Region Bands.  Five of these advanced to Area where they will try out for one of the All State Bands.  Four of these students were also selected as members of the All Region Orchestra.

 
Texas All-State Jazz Band

Congratulations to Taylor White for earning 3rd Trumpet in the 2010-2011 Texas All-State Jazz Band!

 
Dragon Marching Band Earns First Division Ratings at UIL Region 24 Marching Contest - October 16, 2010


 
Dragons Place 5th in Prelims at Birdville Marching Festival - October 9, 2010


 
Dragon Marching Band Captures "Best In Class" at Golden Triangle Classic - October 2, 2010


 
Dragons Win 17 of the 38 Spots in Region Jazz Bands - September 17, 2011

10 students earning a spot in the Region Jazz Band I qualified to submit a recording for the All-State Jazz Band!

Carroll Dragon Band Announces
Final Banquet Appointments for Seniors - Saturday, January 28, 2012

Seniors and Senior Parents!  We had a great turnout on Saturday for our Senior appointments.  Everyone did a good job on their voice overs and I can't wait to see the finished product.  If you have not made an appointment you have ONE more opportunity to make one.

We will be at Rex Teter's studio THIS Saturday, January 28th between 9am-12 noon to finish collecting pictures and recording voice overs.   Please call Kathy McKelvey at 817-481-0996 to make an appointment.

 
Jazz Concert - Saturday, January 28, 2012

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

 
Band Bistro - February 18, 2012

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.

 
Wind Symphony Sectional/Rehearsal Schedule for January 2012

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.

 
Carroll Dragon Band Class Schedule
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  CLASS CSHS/DIRECTOR

Block 1
  Wind Symphony/ J Bach

Block 2
  Wind Ensemble/ K Johnson

Block 3
  Concert Band/ J Bach
  Jazz Ensemble/ D Lown
Bock 4
  Conference
  Jazz Band/ D Lown
Block 5 (B)
  Symphonic Band/ R Bailey
  Conference/ D Lown
Block 6 (B)
  Symphonic Winds/ K Johnson
  Music Theory AP/ D Lown
Block 7 (B)
  Conference
  WWind/Brass Ensemble/ D Lown
Block 8 (B)
  Percussion Ensemble/ K Johnson
  Jazz Orchestra/ D Lown


 
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Upcoming Events

Sat, Jan. 28, 2012
Winterguard Competition at Thomas Coliseum

Sat, Jan. 28, 2012 01:00pm- 09:00pm
Jazz Orchestra Clinic/Concert with One O'Clock Lab Band & Steve Wiest

Mon, Jan. 30, 2012 04:00pm- 05:30pm
Wind Symphony Sectional - Full Band

Tue, Jan. 31, 2012 07:00am- 08:00am
Wind Symphony Sectional - French Horns

Tue, Jan. 31, 2012 06:00pm- 07:00pm
Executive Board Meeting

Sat, Feb. 4, 2012
UIL HS Band Solo & Ensemble

Tue, Feb. 7, 2012 06:00pm- 07:30pm
8th Grade Parent Meeting

Tue, Feb. 7, 2012 07:30pm- 08:30pm
General Band Booster Meeting

Wed, Feb. 8, 2012 -Sat, Feb. 11, 2012
TMEA Convention - San Antonio

Sat, Feb. 18, 2012
Band Bistro