Holiday Concerts

We look forward to seeing all Dragons come out to listen to our wonderful musical spirit from CHS and CSHS. All concerts will take place in the CSHS auditorium at 7 PM

Choir Concert: Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Show Choir Concert: Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Band Concert: Thursday, December 15, 2011

Dragon Band Success

This past Saturday Dragon Band members received 120 1st division solo medals and 116 ensemble medals.  One Hundred and Thirty Six Dragon Band members qualified for the Texas State Solo and Ensemble Contest by receiving the highest ratings at the UIL Solo and Ensemble Contest at RL Turner High School in Carrollton.  Twenty seven ensembles advanced to state as well as seventy two solos which had to be on the very difficult non memorized list or had to be performed by memory and received a 1st Division.  These students will be traveling to Austin on May 27th and 28th for the state contest.


Way to go DRAGONS!!!

Jazz Band Success

Carroll's Jazz Bands I and II competed at the UTA Jazz Festival on Friday, which was held at the Hereford University Center on the UTA campus. Jazz Band II won first place in the 5A/2nd Band category, and Jazz Band I won first place in the 5A category. Jazz Band I was also awarded the Sweepstakes Trophy for its selection as the outstanding band of the Festival in all divisions.

All Region Jazz...WOW!

The Carroll Jazz program had a great day this past weekend! Students from 13 high schools in Region 24 auditioned for a total of 40 spots in the two All-Region jazz bands. After the audition, 18 of the 40 spots will be occupied by Dragons. 

These students have worked very hard all summer to achieve this outstanding accomplishment. Finally, thank you to our outstanding band directors and Mr. Lown for you work with these kids.

Congratulations Jazz Students

We were recently notified our jazz band was selected one of 15 finalists at the 2010 Essentially Ellington jazz competition in New York City! The competition takes place from May 8th-10th, and the students will perform their program before an all-star panel of judges including the famous Wynton Marsalis.

To view the actual press release click here.

Jazz Bands Wow UTA

Carroll's Jazz Bands I and II joined 30 other bands in competition at the UTA Jazz Festival on Friday. Jazz Band I won 1st place in the 5A division and Jazz Band II placed 3rd in the 5A-II division. As this year's sweepstakes winner, Jazz Band I will receive the honor of performing as a featured guest at the festival's evening concert next year. Way to go Jazz Bands.