News - January 2018

​Current News

​CHLOE LECATES IS CENTENNIAL'S STAR STUDENT
Chloe LeCates, a senior band member, is Centennial's 2018 STAR Student-senior with the highest overall SAT score. She chose Mr. Kuhn - who teaches Honors and AP Biology - as STAR Teacher, the teacher who has influenced her the most. Congrats to Chloe and Mr. Kuhn!

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ALL STATE CHORUS
Congratulations to Brendan Kennedy on making the All State Chorus for the second year in a row!

​KSU YOUNG ARTISTS COMPETITION
Congratulations to Eli Rickles for receiving an honorable mention in the Kennesaw State University School of Music Young Artists Competition!  

GOVERNOR'S HONORS PROGRAM NOMINEES
​Congratulations to the following Centennial band students for making it through to the second round of the Governor's Honors Program audition and interview process:

• Rhett Mobley for Music (Woodwind)
• Brendan Kennedy for Music (Voice) 

The band program is very proud of Rhett's and Brendan's accomplishments!

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​​Concert Band
CONCERT PROGRAMS
Past Concert Programs are available under the links tab above.  After each concert has passed, you can see those concert programs to view music pieces played, other included information and to print a hard copy if desired.

​BAND CLASS AND MARCHING BAND SECTION
​AND SENIOR PICTURES AVAILABLE
Band pictures that were taken in class in November, along with marching band section and senior pictures taken during band camp, are available from Legacy Studios. Follow these steps to view and purchase pictures:

• Go to: LegacyStudios.com
• Click on "Buy Pictures"
• Choose "2016 - 2018 Pictures"
• Enter online code: 6090B181
• Choose "November 2017" gallery for pictures taken in band class or choose "August 2017" for marching band section and senior pictures
• Click on thumbnail image
• Look for the green "Buy Now" tag 

Please note: In email exchanges with Legacy, they clarified that digital images are not sent on a CD; a downloadable file is offered. If you want to place a photograph order, please contact their Customer Service at 800-348-4360. 

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Winterguard
Schedule of rehearsals and competitions is posted on the website calendar.

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​Jazz Band
Jazz Band rehearsals are on most Tuesdays through May 8th from 3:45 - 5:15 p.m. (See website calendar for specific dates.) Mr. Reid is the director with guest jazz artists. 
Performances:         

• Thursday, April 26th, 7 p.m. (Jazz/Percussion Concert in CHS auditorium)
• Wednesday, May 2nd, 7 p.m. (Celebration of the Arts at CHS)
• Saturday, May 12th, All Day (Cambridge Jazz Festival)

The participation fee is $80. Please pay by cash or check payable to "CHS Band Boosters" and place in an envelope labeled with student's name and jazz band. Then place the envelope in the drop box outside Mr. Reid's office. This fee will pay for guest artists, music and the jazz festival.

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HELP WANTED FOR 2018 BOARD & COMMITTEES!
The Band Board is looking for volunteers who would like to get involved in a different way. Some positions can be done from home with a computer, while others require feet on the ground. We will have the following committee positions available:  
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• Business Sponsorships (Recruit business sponsors for the Band) - Contact Amy Kennedy
• Mattress Sale (Coordinate mattress sale with mattress company) - Contact Amy Kennedy
• TAG Donation Days (Organize donation days) - Contact Amy Kennedy
• Public Relations (Submit articles to PTSA Eblast & local media outlets) - Contact Ellen Rickles
• Video Volunteers (We need several parents to video Band events using the Band's official video camera. If you are able to volunteer for one or several events, please contact Reed Wenger by email or at 770-656-2154.)

The Board would also gladly welcome any parents interested in sharing/shadowing the following Board positions with current officers. All but one of these volunteers have a rising senior so next year will be their last:

• Co-President - Contact Karen LeCates
• VP of Logistics - Contact Alan Marx
• VP of Ways & Means - Contact Amy Kennedy
• VP of Student Programs - Contact Stephanie Duffy
• Secretary - Contact Andrea Warren

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