Where to find us to buy your Christmas Tree!

We thank Cook Portable Warehouses for providing us with a building to keep warm on those cold night.

We thank Hobby Lobby and Big Lots for letting us use your parking lot

Tree Lot Schedule 2014

The 2014 Tree Lot Schedule is now posted on the band website.  Parents should have also received an email with the schedule.

A note from your Band Booster President

11/20/14

--- Please remember to use 2 Click Fund Raising.com as you are shopping on line to benefit the Band with almost no effort and absolutely no cost to you. There is a link directly from our website to make it simple to use.

--- Order Marching Terrier apparel as gifts this Holiday season. The deadline is December 1st so place your order soon!

--- We are also offering a 10’ charging cable for either Android, iPhone 4 or iPhone 5 phones for only $12. The extra-long length is so nice, your kids (and you) will love it and it comes in fun colors. It is available in Black, White, Green, Blue, Pink or Red, so everyone in the family can have a different color. The cable has USB on one end and will fit your phone on the other. When you order, please specify both your phone and color choice. I have been using one for a month and have loved it.

--- Please register your Kroger Plus card in the new Community Rewards program to benefit both the CCHS Marching Terriers and your band member. To register: 1).log into your account (or register at Kroger.com) and click on "My Account", 2) Scroll down to "Community Rewards" and click "enroll", 3) In the box that pops up, type in "Car" and a list of groups comes up, 4) Select "Carbondale Community High School Band Boosters" and 5) Scroll to the bottom of the page and click "Enroll". You should then get a bar across the top of their account confirming that you have enrolled in the Community Rewards Program. Please share this information with all of your friends and family for a simple way to earn money for our band. After you have registered, please turn in one receipt referencing the CCHS Marching Terriers with your band member’s name on it and he or she will receive a portion of the funds we receive as a group.

--- Tree Lot sales start on 11/28/14

--- Our Giant Winter Concert is coming up on 12/4/14 at 7:00 p.m. If you haven’t registered your Kroger Plus card yet, come early to the concert and we will help you. We will have several laptops available and will help you through the registration process. Just bring your Kroger Plus card with you and then enjoy the concert.

--- The Lights Fantastic Parade is on 12/06/14. Each band member needs to bring their own battery operated lights and safety pins for the parade. Anyone interested in helping pin on the lights should come to the school at the student call time and help light up the Band.

--- Our Trivia Night fund raiser is scheduled for February 21, 2015 this year at the Garden Grove Event Center. We had originally planned on having it on the 28th, but moved it to the 21st because of a scheduling conflict with Grade School Solo and Ensemble dates. We hope you can join us for a fun night of Trivia, games, silent auction and an awesome desert auction.

Thanks for supporting the CCHS Marching Terriers!
Carol Eaton Brandenburg,
president@marchingterriers.com

Panera Bread Fundraiser

Auntie Anne's Fundraiser

4th Annual Marching Band Potluck & Tailgate

Who: All band and guard member families & friends

What: 4th Annual Marching Band Season Fall Potluck Tailgate Kick Off!

Where: Carbondale High School pavilion

When: September 5, 2014 - 5:30 pm until game time

This is a chance to meet one another before the game, visit, relax and enjoy the beginning of the new band season together! There will be hot dogs and drinks provided. 

Please RSVP to Leigh Ann Kristiansen by Friday, August 29 so we know how much food to purchase and prepare. Band and guard members should not plan on eating at the tailgate. We will grill hot dogs for them and serve them in the stands after half time.

RSVP with the number of your family members attending the tailgate (not counting your band member) to leighkristiansen@mac.com or call 549-0934.

Band Camp is here!

Hello Marching Terrier Fans!
Band Camp is here and in full swing.  If you have any pictures from camp to share please send them to webmaster12@gmail.com

Preview night that was scheduled for August 12th has been postponed until a time in September.  Please check the calendar and website for when that will be.

Booster Meeting will be on Monday, August 18th.  Hope to see a lot of the new parents there.

A message from our Booster President

Dear Senior Parents:

When a student graduates CCHS, the remaining funds in their band account shall be moved to the general Booster fund on the last day of June of that school year.  If an account is to be left active for a younger sibling expected to enter the program, a parent or guardian of the student shall notify the Treasurer of the expected entrance date, in writing, prior to the last day in June.  
Email messages to the Treasurer are accepted.  (cchsbandtreasurer@gmail.com)

If you would like to still support the CCHS Band by using a Kroger gift card, please email the Treasurer whether you would like the funds to be directed to the Director's Account or to Scholarships.

Thank you Senior parent's for your help and support over the last 4 years.

Carol

Article from Terrier Times

Carbondale Music Program Gets 1st at State

bradw6511April 25, 2014Campus, Features, News, StudentsComments Off

On Saturday, April 12, the Carbondale Community High School Band won the IHSA State Music Championship for division A. This is the first time since 1982 that Carbondale has accomplished this feat, and the eighth consecutive year in which they have placed in the top 10.

“There are eight or nine locations hearing bands, choirs, and orchestras all day long. There are 40 schools at each location and there are 87 in our division, which is the second largest” said band director Greg Townsend, who has directed the CCHS band for the last 12 years.

The competition is not based on the one performance at the events, such as in sports, but looks at the year as a whole. It looks at four events: Mixed Chorus, Girls Choir, Jazz Band, and Concert Band. Carbondale had nearly 120 students total participating in all events. The performances are given a ranking, which determines the number of points that are awarded, with the total points possible being 300.

This accomplishment speaks of highly of the entire music department, not just the band, as all four events had to be perfect in order to win. Carbondale was only one-tenth of a point ahead, which allowed for the maximum points being awarded.

The events are judged by retired veteran teachers that are highly respected in the musical community. The judges have to pass a strenuous training course that can’t be failed even once. Each event is observed by 3 judges.

This was the final IHSA event for the band. They will be performing in a few ensembles as we approach the end of the school year.

From the Southern Illinoisan May 10, 2014

May 10, 2014 12:15 am  •  By Marilyn Halstead

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CARBONDALE -- Fine arts night Friday at Carbondale Community High School became a celebration of another state championship for the school. The school’s music program was ranked first of 90 programs in the state by IHSA for Division A, the largest music division.

"This year we finally made it to first," said Kimberlyn Massey, a junior in jazz and concert bands.

The win follows three consecutive second-place finishes for the music department and includes vocal and instrumental groups and soloists. 

“It’s very redeeming to see our hard work pay off. It’s nice, as a senior, to be able to say we are first in the state,” Emily Fink said.

Two major events are combined to form the IHSA Music Championship. The first is the IHSA State Solo and Ensemble contest.

Carbondale's string program finished first, the band program finished second and the choral department finished 31st to achieve a statewide ranking of first overall.

In addition, seven CCHS musicians distinguished themselves individually with Best of Day awards. They were Joseph Steinbock and Natalie Nickrent, clarinet duet; and soloists Yenna Cho, flute; Kate Forer, French horn; Anthony Stoecker, for both piano and snare drum; Anna Darling, violin; and Emily Fink, vocals.

The second was the IHSA State Solo and Ensemble Festival. CCHS took four performances to the festiva. Each one received a Division I rating, maxing out the points that can be given to any school at this event. The schools then have to wait for results from both events to be combined and a state champion named.

Deborah Burris, music director in 1980 and 1981, spoke during the concert, saying the win was part of the fabric the students have woven in each others lives, the school and community and part of their legacy. 

Superintendent Steve Murphy presented the championship trophy to Greg Townsend, instrumental music director, and Carlynn Zimmermann, vocal music director. 

"We will add another fine piece of hardware to our collection," Murphy said. CCHS also won first for music in 1954, 1981 and 1982. 

"What a privilege and a please it has been to work with these students," Townsend said. 

Townsend said this will be one of the moments he remembers at the end of his career. He praised Zimmermann and assistant director Conor Kocher. 

"None of this would happen without the hard work of our students," Zimmermann said. 

marilyn.halstead@thesouthern.com

618-351-5078

From KFVS 12 posted on 5/6/14

Carbondale Community High School ranked first in the state
Posted: May 06, 2014 2:57 PM CDT
Updated: May 06, 2014 2:57 PM CDT
Amber Ruch - email

CARBONDALE, IL (KFVS) -
The Carbondale Community High School Music Department has been ranked #1 with IHSA in the State.

CCHS is in IHSA Division A, which is comprised of schools ranging in size from 623-1405 students. There are 90 Division A Schools, making it the largest in number of schools in any class.

Three Previous State Championships have been won by Carbondale - in 1954, 1981 and 1982. The Sweepstakes are designed to gauge each school's overall music program, by allowing all aspects of it to perform, including solo performances, small groups and large ensembles.

There are two major events that are combined to form the Music Championship. The first is the IHSA State Solo and Ensemble. Carbondale's String Program finished this event 1st in the State, the Band Program Finished 2nd in the state and the Choral Department finished ranked 31st, for a Statewide Ranking of 1st Overall. At this event, 7 Carbondale Musicians distinguished themselves individually with Best of Day awards from the Adjudicators at the event. These include Joseph Steinbock and Natalie Nickrent (Clarinet Duet), Yenna Cho (Flute Solo), Kate Forer (French Horn Solo), Anthony Stoecker (Piano Solo and Snare Drum Solo), Anna Darling (Violin Solo), and Emily Fink (Vocal Solo).

The second event took place on April 12. CCHS took 4 events to the IHSA State Solo and Ensemble Festival, and each of these received a Division I rating, maxing out the points that can be given to any school at this event, securing CCHS' spot atop Division A for the 4th time in Carbondale's history.

There will be a championship presentation and celebration on May 9 at 7 p.m. in the Auditorium, with a reception immediately following. All music department performing groups will be represented in the concert that evening, which will run from 6 to 9:30 p.m.

Copyright 2014 KFVS. All rights reserved.
http://www.kfvs12.com/story/25444632/carbondale-community-high-school-ranked-first-in-the-state

Holiday World 2014

What a great group of kids. As you can see from the picture, we had rain clouds for most of the day, but I don't think it spoiled the day.

Band Booster Banquet May 5th

Carnival May 2- 4, 2014

May 2 - 4 Spring Musical  Carnival
Order your tickets by emailing connie.morgan@cchs165.com
$10 for Adults  $5 for Students

Click on poster to enlarge

IHSA MUSIC STATE FINAL SCHOOL RESULTS

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE MUSIC DEPARTMENT ON CAPTURING THE IHSA STATE MUSIC CHAMPIONSHIP WITH 4 OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCES DURING SATURDAY’S MUSIC FESTIVAL!

THIS IS THE FIRST TIME SINCE 1982 THAT THE CHAMPIONSHIP HAS BEEN WON BY CARBONDALE, AND REPRESENTS THE 8TH CONSECUTIVE YEAR IN THE STATE’S TOP 10!

IHSA Music State Final School Results
 

TOP 10!

Everyone Loves Flowers

Everyone loves flowers and we have spring like weather coming to get everyone in the mood for planting flowers. Your band students should have received a catalog, order form and collection envelope. We will be doing both online and catalog sales. Order sheet are due March 31, 2014 Online sales open until April 4, 2014. 
The online sales is an optional sales component. If you are interested in emailing family and friends who do not live around here, this is a good way for them to help support the Marching Terriers and to put money in your band students account because they pay online and Flower Power ships directly to them. If you are doing catalog sales, please collect the money at the time of ordering. The flowers will be delivered directly to the customer. There is a $5 fee for every order since the flowers are shipped directly to the customer.

If you want to do online orders, please contact me at webmaster@marchingterriers.com and I will enter your email address in our account and you then will receive an email from Flower Power giving you directions. 

You do not have to set up the webpage in Flower Power, HOWEVER, you need your friends and family to use the link that is sent to you in the email so your band student will get the credit. That link is tied to your email address. If you direct family and friends to the band website and they use that link, the funds raised through that link will go directly into the general Booster account. I have included some additional information below from the Flower Power website that might help answer any questions you might have. I have also included an information sheet and an extra sales form link on the band website under "fundraising".

If you still have questions, please feel free to contact me. 

 Thank you, 
Shari 
Fundraiser Coordinator

WSIL TV Class Act: Carbondale Christmas Trees

Story Created: Dec 17, 2013

CARBONDALE -- It's a Christmas tradition for the Carbondale High School marching band. For more than two decades, parents and supporters of the Marching Terriers have held a Christmas Tree fundraiser. Each year, the event raises between $10,000 and $12,000.

"In this day and age, the expenses of being involved with a music program are high. We try to make sure any student can be involved and participation in these fundraisers is what allows that to happen," explained band director Greg Townsend.

Members of the award-winning band are front and center when it comes to helping raise the money, too. They help unload, set up and sell about 500 Christmas trees each year.

"It's a great team building experience. The kids work out here rain or shine. It's cold, they drink hot chocolate. They get to talk to people," said booster Andrew Wood.

Money raised by the boosters goes directly to help the students. It's used for anything from instrument purchases to competitions, even a big trip last year to Disney World.

"I know for the Disney trip they raised enough to pay off part of the payments so we didn't have too much out of pocket expenses. They help a lot, especially families that can't pay on their own," said junior trombone player Kimberlyn Massey.

"They actually were able to help us with paying for Disney World, because I had my brother going as well.  It was hard to afford two people going, so they were a big help, helping us afford that," said junior percussionist Anna Darling.

     

Townsend says it's not just the students and boosters who benefit. The community gets a chance to make a donation and get something in return as well.

"This is a way that we feel like we can put something into their household that will be a reminder not only of their community involvement, but that community spirit."

The lot will remain open until Christmas Eve, or while the trees last. The trees are on sale from 5 until 8 p.m. Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday.