Congratulations to senior band member, Allison Closs, for being awarded the Jason Smith Memorial Scholarship. The scholarship, in memory of Carlisle graduate Jason Smith, is awarded to a Carlisle High School senior who has demonstrated the connection between music and kindness in a meaningful way.
Distinguished Alumnus Award
Every year the band recognizes a band alumnus who has made a difference, and this year there were two alumni chosen to receive the Distinguished Alumnus Award. Don and Marjie Mowery were recognized at the recent band banquet and presented with their award. You can read about them and other award recipients on the Alumni page of the website!
Congratulations Don and Marjie Mowery!
Car Show Concessions
The Import and Performance Car Show is May 18-20. If you haven’t signed up yet, there are still spots available. Remember, your student earns trip money for every shift worked, so sign up and support your student and the marching band! Sign up here to help.
Car show passes will be available on Wednesday, May 16, 2018 at 6 PM at the car show concession. If you don’t have a pass, you need to stop out and get one.
Help is also needed on May 16 at 6 PM to stock the concession stand and start pre-car show prep. If you are available, come out and help!
Contact Hope Sales with any questions at concessions@carlislehighschoolband.org.
New Parent Meeting
Parents of new and prospective marching band students are invited to attend a new parents meeting on Wednesday, May 23, 2018 at 7 PM in the band area. This meeting will take place while the student only marching band meeting is being held. Click here for more information about the new parent meeting, the marching band meeting, schedules, signup forms, and Remind signup instructions.
If you have any questions prior to the meeting, please contact the band director, Mr. Byron Mikesell, at mikesellb@carlisleschools.org.
Marching Band Kickoff Meeting
Have you ever wanted to join the marching band? Not sure what it’s all about? Now is your chance to find out more and JOIN THE BAND!
The kickoff meeting for the 2018 marching band season will be held on Wednesday, May 23, 2018 at 7 PM in the band room. This meeting is an informational only meeting for any current middle school or high school student who has any interest in finding out more about marching band!
Click here for schedules, signup forms, remind signup instructions, and more!
Memorial Day Parade
Coming up soon is the Memorial Day Parade!
The Memorial Day Parade is Monday, May 28, 2018 with a kickoff at 9 am. We would love to have alumni join the CHS Marching Band as well as the Carlisle Middle School Band for this event! More information, including uniform information, printable music, rehearsal times, and commonly asked questions can be found on the Memorial Day Parade page. Contact Mr. Mikesell with any additional questions.
Import and Performance Car Show
Lots of help is needed for the next car show – the Import and Performance Car Show, May 18-20. Click here to sign up to help. Everyone who helps earns money for their student account.
Car shows are one of the band’s biggest fundraisers, so sign up and support the band!
Indoor Guard, ACCs Final Update
A final congratulations to the Carlisle High School Indoor Color Guard as they competed in the final round of the TIA Atlantic Coast Championships!
The guard competed against teams from Pennsylvania, Maryland, New Jersey and Delaware and scored their highest ever scores in the history of the Carlisle Indoor Color Guard! Out of 28 teams total in the Scholastic Intermediate Guard they ended up in 13th place with a score of 85.01 in the finals.
This is an incredible ending to an amazing season for this groups of girls! Way to go Carlisle!
Indoor Color Guard at ACCs
Congratulations to the CHS Indoor Color Guard for advancing to the finals in the Atlantic Coast Championships!
The guard earned a score of 86.58 today in the semi-final round after advancing yesterday from the preliminary round with a score of 86.65. They placed 14th, and will compete tomorow, May 6, 2018 at 8:08 AM. Way to go ladies and best of luck tomorrow in the finals!
Check out more photos from Wildwood here.
Indoor Guard – Wildwood Updates
Congratulations to CHS Indoor Color Guard as they advance to the semi-final round tomorrow at the Atlantic Coast Championships!
Earlier today the guard placed 14th out of 29 with a score of 86.65. Way to go girls and good luck tomorrow! Schedules and results will be posted on the website as they become available.
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