CHS students selected
for state honor bands
Seventeen Carrollton Trojan Band students have been selected to participate in the Georgia Music Educators Association District VII Honor Band, the most ever, according to Band Director Chris Carr.
"As far as I can tell, this is a record number for our school," he said. "I am very proud of their efforts!"
Students selected for the 11-12 Grade Band are: Payton Eason, flute; Daniel Kuntz, principal clarinet; Chase Hornsby, alto saxophone (alternate); Katahj Copley, tenor saxophone; Maggi Hines, trumpet; Luke Bass, tuba; Khalil Newell, tuba; and Emma Eddleman, percussion.
Students selected for the 9-10 Grade Band are: Kendall Ozier, flute; Jesse Todd, flute; Brianna Colquitt, bassoon; Ryan Schumann, principal trumpet; Matthew Harris, trumpet; Taylor Berry, principal trombone; Christian Williamson, trombone; Kelly Ozier, euphonium; and Nykia Cook, tuba (alternate).
These students will travel to Ringgold High School Febr. 11-13 for rehearsals and a culminating concert on the 13th.
Ten of these band students will also travel to Houston County High School this Saturday for the second round audition to compete for a spot in the All-State Band: Luke Bass, Taylor Berry, Emma Eddleman, Matthew Harris, Maggi Hines, Daniel Kuntz, Kelley Ozier, Kendall Ozier, Ryan Schumann, and Christian Williamson. Best of luck to these students as they compete at the next level!
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