Sunday, March 24, 2013

3/24/13 UPDATE

CONCERT BAND


Congrats to the JA Concert Band for achieving a superior rating from the judges for their performance at the Central Mississippi Concert Band Festival at Ridgeland HS last week.

Here is the concert band schedule for this week:

TUESDAY, March 26 - Rehearsal 7:00 - 8:30 - PAC

THURSDAY, March 28 - MAIS Concert Band Festival at the PAC

9:30 - Starkville Academy
10:00 - Jackson Prep
10:30 - Lamar Christian School
11:00 - Copiah Academy
12:30 - Hillcrest Christian School
1:00 - Washington School
1:30 - Pillow Academy
2:00 - Jackson Academy


Families and friends are invited to the performances on Thursday. Students should bring their concert black attire to school in the morning.

WINTER GUARD


Best of luck to the JA Winter Guard as they enter the final two weeks of their season. The remaining schedule:

SUNDAY, March 31 - No rehearsal, Happy Easter

WEDNESDAY, April 3 - Rehearsal 3:30 - 6:30

SATURDAY, April 6 - MIA Championships
11:00 - 2:00 - Rehearse at JA
2:30 - Depart for Itawamba CC
7:30 - Warmup
8:10 - PERFORMANCE TIME


Sunday, March 17, 2013

3/17/13 UPDATE

WINTER GUARD


Remaining guard schedule for the season (REVISED 3/19):

SUNDAY, 3/24 - SABRES 1:30 - 3:00, Full Guard 3:00 - 6:00
SUNDAY, 3/31 - NO REHEARSAL - EASTER
WEDNESDAY, 4/3 - Rehearsal 3:30 - 6:30

SATURDAY, 4/6 - MIA Championships
11:00 - 2:00 - Rehearse at JA
2:30 - Depart for Itawamba CC - DRIVERS NEEDED!
7:00 - Warmup Time

Best of luck to the JA Guard!


CONCERT BAND


TUESDAY, MARCH 19 - Rehearsal 7:00 - 8:30 pm in the Band Hall
THURSDAY, MARCH 21 - Central Mississippi Concert Band Festival, Ridgeland HS
    6:30 - Report to Ridgeland HS in concert black, horns, no cases
    7:40 - Performance time - FAMILIES and FRIENDS WELCOME!
TUESDAY, MARCH 26 - Rehearsal 7:00 - 8:30 pm in the PAC
THURSDAY, MARCH 28 - MAIS Concert Band Festival in the PAC - 2:00 Performance Time

TUESDAY, MAY 7 - JA Band Program Spring Concert

FALL 2013


BAND CAMP DATES: July 29 - Aug 2 and Aug 5-8

BOA INDIANAPOLIS TRIP - November 7-10, 2013

JA Trip Coordinator Sue Guindon was able to make a scouting trip to Indianapolis last week, and we have reserved a hotel that will meet our group's needs very well, the Crowne Plaza Indianapolis Airport. For those parents who may wish to fly instead of riding the bus or driving, the hotel has free shuttle service to and from the airport. The location has an indoor pool and large rooms.

Look for further information in the coming months as details are finalized.








Sunday, March 10, 2013

3/10/13 UPDATE

FEATURES PAGEANT


The JA Jazz Band entertained the crowd at the Features Pageant in the PAC on Tuesday.
































More photos from the performance are posted on the JA BAND PHOTO GALLERY.

CONCERT BAND


Here is the upcoming JA Concert Band schedule:

TUESDAY, MARCH 19 - Rehearsal 7:00 - 8:30 in the Band Hall
THURSDAY, MARCH 21 - Central Mississippi Concert Band Festival, Ridgeland HS - details still being finalized, performance time will be approximately 6:00 pm.
TUESDAY, MARCH 26 - Rehearsal 7:00 - 8:30 in the PAC
THURSDAY, MARCH 28 - MAIS Concert Band Festival in the PAC - 2:00 JA Performance Time

TUESDAY, MAY 7 - JA Band Program Spring Concert

WINTER GUARD


Here is the guard schedule for the remainder of the season:

SUNDAY, MARCH 24 - Sabres 2:00 - 3:30 - Full Guard 3:30 - 5:30
SUNDAY, MARCH 31 - Rehearsal 2:00 - 5:00
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3 - Rehearsal 3:30 - 5:30
SATURDAY, APRIL 6 - MIA Championships, Itawamba CC - Details TBA

PHOTO GALLERY


A few photos from Mrs. Carter's Sixth Grade Lyrical Dance Class performance last week:





Sunday, March 3, 2013

3/3/13 UPDATE

JA BAND BOOSTER MEETING - MONDAY, MARCH 4 - 6:30 PM - BAND HALL

Important information about upcoming events, including concert season, band camp, and the Fall 2013 Indianapolis trip, will be discussed. Please make every effort to attend!


WINTER GUARD


Congratulations to the Guard for their FIRST PLACE finish at Clinton on Saturday, ahead of groups including Clinton, Florence, Northwest Rankin, and Hillcrest.

Guard schedule update: There will NOT be guard rehearsal on March 17. Here are the remaining events on the Winter Guard calendar:

Sunday, March 24 - SABRES 2:00 - 3:30 - Full Guard 3:30 - 5:30
Sunday, March 31 - Rehearsal 2:00 - 5:00
Wednesday, April 3 - Rehearsal 3:30 - 5:30
Saturday, April 6 - MIA Championships, Itawamba Community College, Fulton - details TBA

CONCERT BAND


The band members will be performing at the Features Pageant this Tuesday, March 5. They will perform as the guests arrive at the PAC, at a couple points during the program, and again at the end of the event. The program should be complete by about 8:30.

Students need to report to the PAC stage by 6:15 on Tuesday. Attire is concert black (no coats required).

Here is a reminder of the Concert Band schedule after spring break:

TUESDAY,  March 19 - Rehearsal 7:00 - 8:30 - PAC
THURSDAY, March 21 - Ridgeland HS Concert Band Festival - approx 5:30 performance
TUESDAY, March 26 - Rehearsal 7:00 - 8:30 - PAC
THURSDAY, March 28 - MAIS Concert Band Festival @ JA - approx 2:00 performance

PHOTO GALLERY

Here are a few more photos from the Winter Guard at Clinton Saturday. More are posted at the JA BAND PHOTO GALLERY