Sunday, July 17, 2011

7/17/11 UPDATE

MISSISSIPPI LIONS ALL-STATE BAND 2011




Congrats to JA Band members Annie Campbell & Samantha Hill for their selection to the MS Lions Band on flag. The Lions Band enjoyed a trip to Seattle, WA, last month, where they were named Champions of the International Lions Parade. Click on the YouTube link to the right to view the band's parade performance.

COUNTDOWN TO BAND CAMP




Band camp will begin one week from tomorrow, on Monday, July 25, and run for two weeks, July 25-29 and August 1-5


It is very important that we have ALL students in attendance for each day of camp, as the entire competition show - drill, music, & choreography - will be taught during those two weeks. Our drill writer, Lenny Westmoreland of Croatan, NC, will be at camp and will tailor the show to the capabilities of the students who are there.

Camp fee is $50 per student, payable the first day of camp. Each band member will receive two show t-shirts.

Camp will begin promptly at 8:30 each morning in the Activities Center. All students should arrive early enough to have all equipment and be ready to start by 8:30.

Lunch will be 11:30 - 1:00. Students have several options for lunch:

- Older students may drive themselves to and from lunch

- Parents may take students to and from lunch

- Students may ride with another student or parent, with parental permission

- Students may bring a lunch and stay on campus during the break. JA Booster President (& JA teacher) Terri Fisher has generously offered to provide supervision.

With all options, students need to be back on campus ready to begin the afternoon session by 1:00 in the activities center.

Instruction will finish each day at 5:00. Students may need a few minutes to gather equipment, etc. before being picked up.

On the final day of camp, Friday, August 5, parents and friends are invited for the Premier Performance of the 2011 JA Band competition show, at 4:30 in the activities center.

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