The Sixth Grade Band received standing ovations for both of their performances, in front of the elementary student body in the morning and at the evening concert as well. We are very pleased with the great strides these students have made since the beginning of the year and look forward to having many of them continue as JA Band members.
We received many positive comments about the high school band's performance also, and everyone seemed to enjoy the unique collaboration with JA Speech and Drama teacher Stacy Overstreet and her students.
A few photos from the concert, thanks to Wendy Hutchins:
SIXTH GRADE BAND:
Thank you to all the students for their hard work, dedication to improvement, and fine performances throughout this school year.
Special kudos to our four Senior students, Will Commarato, John Humphreys, Kevin Lowery, & Jonathan Sandlin, for their leadership by example and outstanding musicianship. These four young men have "stayed the course" as JA Band members over the years with pride and commitment. Our four JA Band Seniors:
And thank you to Karen Humphreys for sharing the following. Can you name the students pictured in this glimpse into the past?
Please take a few minutes to look through more photos from the concerts at the following links:
JA Concert Band Spring Concert Photo Album
JA Sixth Grade Band Spring Concert Photo Album
BAND PROGRAM AWARDS CEREMONY
The final event for the school year will be the Awards Ceremony this Thursday, May 13, in the JA Performing Arts Center. All JA Band students, families, and friends are invited to attend. All students, from Sixth through Twelfth grades, will receive individual recognition, and special awards will be presented as well.
The festivities will begin with cookies and punch served in the PAC lobby beginning at 6:30 pm. At 7:00, we will move to the auditorium for the presentation of awards and a retrospective slide show.
Student attire for the Awards Ceremony Thursday will be smart casual.
END OF YEAR "HOUSEKEEPING"
All students should turn in band uniforms and band-owned instruments during class time this week.
We have designed and will be ordering new uniform jackets and color guard uniforms over the summer. Student measurements will be taken before school is out. A sneak preview of the new jacket, modeled by Grady Fisher:
The festivities will begin with cookies and punch served in the PAC lobby beginning at 6:30 pm. At 7:00, we will move to the auditorium for the presentation of awards and a retrospective slide show.
Student attire for the Awards Ceremony Thursday will be smart casual.
END OF YEAR "HOUSEKEEPING"
All students should turn in band uniforms and band-owned instruments during class time this week.
We have designed and will be ordering new uniform jackets and color guard uniforms over the summer. Student measurements will be taken before school is out. A sneak preview of the new jacket, modeled by Grady Fisher:
Please continue to watch for JA Band email announcements and blog updates throughout the summer for information about free private music lessons, clinics, band camp, and schedule updates.
UPCOMING EVENTS
JA Band Program Spring Awards Ceremony - May 13, 6:30 pm, JA Performing Arts Center
Jackson Academy Dance Camp - June 1-4, 12:00 - 5:30 each day
Capital City Jazz Camp - June 7-11, 1-5 & 6:30 - 9:00 each day
JA BAND CAMP - July 26 - 30 & August 2-6, 8:30 - 11:30 & 1:00 - 5:00 each day
Thank you for your support throughout the year, and we hope to see everyone Thursday evening in the PAC.
JA Band Program Spring Awards Ceremony - May 13, 6:30 pm, JA Performing Arts Center
Jackson Academy Dance Camp - June 1-4, 12:00 - 5:30 each day
Capital City Jazz Camp - June 7-11, 1-5 & 6:30 - 9:00 each day
JA BAND CAMP - July 26 - 30 & August 2-6, 8:30 - 11:30 & 1:00 - 5:00 each day
Thank you for your support throughout the year, and we hope to see everyone Thursday evening in the PAC.
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