12/16/12 UPDATE

Thank you to the JA Band members for a great Christmas concert Tuesday. Special thanks to our guest performers, Charlie Patton and Scott Albert Johnson.

MAIS CONCERT BAND CLINIC - SCHEDULE CHANGE

The following JA Band members have registered for the MAIS Concert Band Clinic at Hinds Community College:

Sarah Allen Bowman
Annie Campbell
Grady Fisher
Maggie Jordan
Tyler McClellan
Hannah McCowan
Zack McWilliams
Chase Oswalt
Michael Payne
Cory Tirman
Will Tribble
Anna Claire Williams

There has been a change to the schedule for the clinic. Check-in and auditions will now begin at 9:00 am on Thursday, January 10, instead of 11:00. The final concert will now be FRIDAY, JANUARY 11, at 7:00 pm.

All clinic activities will be completed by 8:30 pm on Friday, allowing for only one night of lodging. Here are the revised costs for lodging:

2 students per room: $42.50 each
3 students per room: $32 each
4 students per room: $24 each

Please let us know who your child intends to room with by January 2.

CONCESSION STAND - FUNDRAISING

As a fundraiser for the Band Boosters, the JA Band will be manning the concession stand for the basketball tournament at JA on Saturday, January 12.

We will need all students to sign up for a shift during the day. There will be five shifts, between 8:30 am and 10:00 pm, with four people working each shift. There will be adult supervision for each shift, and parental help is appreciated.

Look for an email from coordinator Charlette Oswalt this week with further details.

UPCOMING EVENTS

January 6 - Winterguard rehearsal 2:00 - 6:00
January 10-11 - MAIS Concert Band Clinic, Hinds Community College
January 12 - Man Concession Stand at Basketball Tournament - 8:30 am - 10:00 pm
January 13 - Winterguard rehearsal 2:00 - 6:00
January 19 - Winterguard rehearsal 10:00 - 6:00
February 22-25 - Winterguard at Pensacola WGI Regional

12/9/12 UPDATE

The JA Band Program Christmas Concert will be this Tuesday, December 11, at 7:00 pm in the PAC. The Sixth Grade Band will perform, followed by the Concert Band. Light refreshments will be provided by the JA Band Boosters after the performances.

The Concert Band will feature two special guest performers. JA Technology Center Administrator Charlie Patton, on cello, and local harmonica player Scott Albert Johnson will perform with the band.

Student attire for the evening is concert black for the Concert Band, Sunday best for the sixth graders. All students need to be in the PAC by 6:45.

Please spread the word to family and friends to join us for this fun and festive evening of music and camaraderie.

WINTERGUARD

The JA Winterguard spent 11 hours Friday and Saturday working hard to finish the drill for what is turning out to be a great show.

The next rehearsal will be January 6 from 2:00 - 6:00.

MAIS CONCERT BAND CLINIC

The annual MAIS Clinic will be January 10-12, at the Hinds Community College campus in Raymond.

All students were given an information sheet about the clinic in class last week, including details about auditions, costs, and lodging. Send an email to jaband@aol.com if you need any other information.

If your student is interested in attending the clinic, please send an email to jaband@aol.com. REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT ARE DUE THIS WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 12.

UPCOMING EVENTS

December 11 - JA Band Christmas Concert, 7:00, PAC

December 13 - JA Band Parent Christmas Party at the Fishers' - contact Terri at tfisher@jacksonacademy.org to RSVP and for directions

December 14 - Corky's BBQ order pickup @ JA. Look for an email this week with details when they are finalized. Thanks to everyone who supported the sale!

January 6 - Winterguard 2:00 - 6:00

February 22-25 - Winterguard @ WGI Pensacola Regional

12/2/12 UPDATE

CHRISTMAS CONCERT

The JA Band Program Christmas Concert will be Tuesday, December 11, at 7 pm in the PAC, featuring the Sixth Grade and the Concert Bands. 

The Concert Band has been working on five original and swinging arrangements by Jody Walker, and the concert will include a special guest, local musician Scott Albert Johnson. 

All students should be in the PAC by 6:45 for the concert. Attire is concert black for the Concert Band, Sunday best for Sixth Grade.

The JA Band Boosters will provide light refreshments after the concert. Please spread the word to friends and family members; all are welcome.

WINTER GUARD

The 2013 JA Winterguard season began on Saturday with a six-hour practice to learn drill. The day was very productive, with the girls learning 23 sets of drill, about 3 minutes of the show. Good luck to the guard as they continue to prepare for the season!

The next rehearsals will be Friday from 4:00 - 9:00 and Saturday from 12:00 - 6:00.

Thanks to Chase Oswalt and Annie Campbell for helping Cammie paint the mat this week, and to guard parent and JA Art teacher Chelsea Sekanic for using her artistic talents to create flags.

MAIS CONCERT BAND CLINIC

The annual MAIS Concert Band Clinic will be January 10-12, 2013, at Hinds Community College in Raymond.

We encourage our students to attend the clinic. Attendees will audition for placement in one of two bands at the clinic.

Lodging will be provided at the Eagle Ridge Conference Center on campus. Cammie and I will be with the students for the entire clinic.

Cost will be $65 per student for the clinic, plus $85 per night per room for double occupancy or $95 for triple or quad occupancy.

If your student is interested in attending the clinic, please send an email to jaband@aol.com this week. Deadline for registration and payment of clinic fee is December 12. 

CORKY'S FUNDRAISER

Need a delicious, quick, and easy main dish for family dinners or entertaining over the holidays? Would you like to support the JA Band? We have the answer! Order Corky's BBQ from the JA Band to have on hand. Boston Butts are $25, Turkeys are $32, Hams are $42, and delectable Corky's BBQ Sauce is $2.50 per bottle. Contact a JA Band member or email jaband@aol.com to order. Deadline for ordering is December 7, and delivery will be December 15. Don't miss out!

UPCOMING EVENTS

December 11 - JA Band Christmas Concert 7:00, PAC

December 13 - JA Band Parent Christmas Party at the Fishers' - Contact Terri Fisher at tfisher@jacksonacademy.org to RSVP and for directions

January 10-12 - MAIS Concert Band Clinic