Sunday, May 19, 2013

5/19/13 UPDATE

Note: This will be the final weekly update for the school year. Look for the next update prior to band camp.

2013 JA MARCHING BAND


We are pleased to announce the design staff for the 2013 JA Marching Band show.

Drill Writer - JEFF NAMIAN

Jeff Namian, registrar at the New York School of Interior Design, will once again write the drill. Jeff is a long-time JA Band collaborator, beginning in 1994. He has designed many ground-breaking shows for both marching band and winterguard, including several WGI medalists. He has also served as an adjudicator for DCI and WGI, and is a member of the WGI Hall of Fame. Jeff will be at the first week of Band Camp to teach the drill.

Guard Choreographer - VINCENT THOMAS

We welcome Vincent Thomas as the Color Guard Choreographer. In addition to working with numberous marching bands and WGI groups, Vincent is the founder and Artistic Director of VTDance, and he has extensive national and international experience as a dancer and choreographer. Vincent will be at camp for part of the first week.

Here is a video presenting the music to be featured in the show, from the Radiohead Jazz Project:



Drum Major will be Zack McWilliams, and Assistant Drum Major will be Samantha Hill.

BAND CAMP REMINDER - JULY 29-AUGUST 2, and AUGUST 4-8

Don't forget the JA Band Family Pool Party this Thursday, hosted by Drs. Tim and Nancye McCowan.




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