7/22/12 UPDATE

BAND CAMP 2012

JA Band Camp 2012 begins MONDAY. Thanks to Hannah McCowan, Annie Campbell, Christian Burford, and Caroline Burford, pictured above, for helping to move and set the mat and bring equipment to the Activities Building.

Thanks also to Nancye McCowan for bringing a donation of snacks for the students during camp.

FINAL REMINDERS:

- Camp is 8:30 - 11:30 and 1:00 - 5:00 each day. Arrive in time to start at 8:30.
- Students should wear comfortable clothing, plus sneakers and socks
- Camp Fee $100 per student, $50 for second child in family - checks payable to JA Band Boosters, due the first day of camp
- BOTTLED WATER DONATIONS NEEDED, for camp and throughout the season

MUSIC was emailed this week to all horns, keyboards, and bass. Each student should print the music and bring to camp.

PREMIERE PERFORMANCE & BOOSTER MEETING

All JA Band families and friends are invited to the JA Band's Premiere Performance of the 2012 competition show, Who Are You?, the last day of camp, Friday, August 3, at 4:30 pm in the JA gymnasium.

After the performance, there will be a Band Booster meeting for all parents. The schedule for the season, important information about the San Antonio trip, and other items will be discussed.

STAY CONNECTED 

In addition to this blog and the JA Band Facebook page (also linked in the menu bar above), the JA Band is now on Twitter.

Don't forget to follow us on @JA_Band, or use the easy link at the top right on this page. We will post daily updates from camp and throughout the season.

FALL 2012

Here is the usual rehearsal schedule once school starts, beginning August 13. ANY CHANGES TO THE SCHEDULE WILL BE ANNOUNCED EACH WEEK IN THE BLOG UPDATE.

Monday, Wednesday, & Thursday - 2:10 - 4:00
Tuesday - 2:10 - 3:00
     Color Guard - 5:00 - 6:00
     Percussion - 5:30 - 6:30
     Full Band - 6:30 - 8:00
Friday - 2:10 - 3:00, Football game schedule TBA each week

Event Schedule:

AUGUST 16 - Football game @PCS, Hattiesburg
AUGUST 24 - Football game @Home
AUGUST 31 - Football game @Home
SEPTEMBER 7 - Football game @Pillow Academy, Greenwood
SEPTEMBER 21 - Football game @Home
SEPTEMBER 28 - Football game @Home - Homecoming
OCTOBER 5 - Football game @Prep
OCTOBER 6 - Band competition @Clinton HS
OCTOBER 13 - Band competition @Pearl HS
OCTOBER 26 - Football game @Home
OCTOBER 27 - MAIS Marching Band Festival @Prep
NOVEMBER 1-5 - BOA San Antonio Trip - Click HERE for a preview video
NOVEMBER 9 - Championship Football Game