And the band played on -- all day in fact!
It was an exciting day on campus Friday, leading up to the championship football game, with the JA Band promoting school spirit with a parade through campus leading the student body to the giant pep rally on Friday, leading fans in a parade from the huge tailgate party before the big game to the stadium, in an energetic and televised final performance of the 2011 marching program which has been so well received this season, and finally with the almost constant drumming of the drumline during the fourth quarter of a very close and exciting championship game. Congratulations to the JA marching band, working hard to represent and support the JA spirit, everyday in every way, all season.
The elementary side of the gym at the prep pep rally. White out!
Tyler McClellan, saxophone player, and other members of the bass drumline play at the pep rally. Go Raiders!!!
Thanks to the many JA Band parents who helped get the show on the field in record time, in front of tv cameras and a huge JA crowd. They were rock stars! And special thanks to the large group of band parents and friends that showed up back at the Band Hall to unload the trucks one last time this season after the game.
LIONS BAND
Several JA Band members spent the entire day Saturday at Pearl High School auditioning for the Mississippi Lions All-State Band. This elite group of 120 high school musicians chosen from over 500 state-wide will represent the state of Mississippi in Hawaii this summer at the International Lions Club Convention parade competition.
Pictured are Samantha Hill, Will Tribble, Annie Campbell, Hannah McCowan, and Caroline Burford. Not pictured are Abbi Thomas and Sarah Allen Bowman.
4 JA color guard members (Annie Campbell, Samantha Hill, Caroline Burford, and Sarah Allen Bowman) were among the 40 selected from 140 across the state to proceed to the next round of auditions on Flag, proving once again that the JA color guard is one of the premier programs in the state.
Congratulations to Abbi Thomas and Samantha Hill for making it past the first round of auditions for the prestigious spots for Dancer with the All State Band. 16 girls were selected to compete for 8 spots next weekend. Hannah McCowan was the only 8th grade flag to audition of the 140 statewide. She placed 50th, an incredible achievement. Special mention also to Samantha Hill, who achieved call back spots on both Flag and Dance.
Congrats and good luck next week to all these students. They made JA proud Saturday and continue to solidify the JA Band’s position as one of the finest programs, public or private, in the state.
Color guard members and director Elter Wilson of the Choctaw Central Band seem to enjoy a fantastic bond with the JA band whenever they meet. Pictured here with our students and Cammie Carter at Pearl HS at all-state Lions band tryouts, the band members (and Mr. Wilson) are Choctaw Indians, attend the high school on the Choctaw reservation in Philadelphia, MS, and are are one of the most successfull and hard working bands in the state. Whenever these kids meet they cheer for each other!
SUPPORT JA MUSIC EDUCATION
Parents!! Friends of the JA Band!!! Did you know that any donation you make to JA can be earmarked for The JA Band and Color Guard? All donations will go directly to the band or colorguard/winterguard budget and are fully tax deductible. Please consider helping! All the wonderful, exciting and above all educational activities provided by the JA Band program cost more and more each year. We need your help. However small the donation, the kids appreciate and benefit from it, and it helps the JA Band continue to be what it is. Every day in every way! We are JA! We are Music Education!
UPCOMING EVENTS
Mark your calendars for the JA Concert Jazz Band and Sixth Grade Band Christmas concert on Tuesday, December 6, in the lobby of the PAC.
November 19 - Lions Band Callback Auditions
December 6 - Christmas Concert
January 12-14 - MAIS Concert Band Clinic
March 20 - Full Band Rehearsal 6:30 - 8:00
March 27 - Full Band Rehearsal 6:30 - 8:00
April 3 - Full Band Rehearsal 6:30 - 8:00
April 5 - MAIS Concert Band Festival
May 8 - Spring Concert May 17 - Band Banquet
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