8/18/13 UPDATE

GO RAIDERS!

Thank you to JA Band members Caroline Burford, Hannah McCowan, and Aaron Dallaire for staying after school on Thursday to help paint the mat.

ARE YOU READY FOR SOME FOOTBALL?

The first football game is this Friday, August 23, when the JA Raiders take on NE Lauderdale at Raider Field.

Here is the typical home game schedule for the band:

5:30 - Report to the band lot for warmup. Guard in band t-shirts, shorts, and sneakers; horns and percussion in half uniform (band t-shirts, black bib pants, all-black calf-high socks, and black band shoes)

6:00 - Return to the band hall to dress in full uniform

PREGAME - Drumline and guard march as a unit around the track to the home stands. Perform National Anthem if requested.

FIRST & SECOND QUARTER - Drumline in stands

HALFTIME - Performance of competition show - Parents needed for mat and boxes

THIRD QUARTER - Break - students may visit concessions if desired

FOURTH QUARTER - Drumline in stands

POSTGAME - Drumline and guard march as a unit to return to the band hall. Students are dismissed when all equipment is put away. Band uniforms should be brought home for washing. Mrs. Carter will take care of the guard uniforms.

Any changes to this schedule will be posted in the weekly blog update.

BOOSTER MEETING

There will be a JA Band Booster meeting at 6:15 pm Tuesday in the band hall, during evening rehearsal. Fall events, fundraisers, the MAIS Marching Band Festival, and travel will be discussed.

At 7:40 on Tuesday, parents who are willing to help with the mat and boxes at halftime of the game Friday should proceed to the Activities Building. We will go over the details and practice at the end of rehearsal.

PARTY HELPER FUNDRAISER

There are still 7 spots available for students age 14 or older and parents to participate in the fundraiser at the Ag Museum on Thursday evening.

Participants will help with carnival games and other party activities for a Horne LLC company party. Helpers need to be at the museum by 5:15. The party will be 6:00 - 9:00, and everyone will stay to tear down equipment, which will be complete before 10:00.

All helpers will receive $55 credit toward their Indy trip fee. Parents may credit their student's account or their own, if they are coming on the trip.

There is one change to the initial information -- a meal break will NOT be provided. To compensate, the company increased the compensation by $5 and moved the report time to 5:15, to allow students time to get something to eat after rehearsal.

Email bcarter@jacksonacademy.org if you are interested in participating.

DEADLINE FOR SIGNING UP IS TOMORROW, MONDAY, AUGUST 19. 

BOA INDIANAPOLIS TRIP

All JA Band families should have received an email last week from trip planner Sue Guindon. Please respond as soon as possible to let her know whether or not you plan to join us for the trip, so that she can finalize lodging and other details. Email sue.guindon@gmail.com if you have any questions.

COLOR GUARD LIONS BAND WORKSHOPS

Details about the upcoming workshops for guard members interested in auditioning for Lions Band can be found at this link: COLOR GUARD WORKSHOPS

Contact Mrs. Carter if you have any questions.

JA BAND SCHEDULE AUGUST 19-23

MONDAY, 8/19 - Rehearsal 2:10 - 4:00

TUESDAY, 8/20 - Rehearsal 2:10 - 3:00
     GUARD - 5:30 - 6:15 - Activities Building
     PERCUSSION - 6:00 - 6:30 - Move to Activities Building
     FULL BAND - 6:30 - 8:00

WEDNESDAY, 8/21 - Rehearsal 2:10 - 4:00

THURSDAY, 8/22 - Rehearsal 2:10 - 4:00

FRIDAY, 8/23 - Rehearsal 2:10 - 3:00, Home football game
     FULL BAND - Report 5:30 - see details in first section above