10/6/13 UPDATE

Congratulations to the JA Band for an exceptional performance Saturday at the Clinton Arrow Invitational. The band earned the following awards:

CLASS 4A: First Place Band, Music, Color Guard, and Visual Effect

OVERALL: Third Place (First Place Petal HS, Second Place Germantown HS)
Music and Visual - Second Overall
General Effect - Third Overall

Thank you to the parents who helped all weekend. Special thanks to all the FIELD CREW members -- this show would not make it onto the field with out them -- and to Charlette Oswalt and Jamie Niemeyer for organizing meals for the students.

Thanks also to Charlotte McClellan for the photos posted on the blog tonight. There are more of Charlotte's photos in the online gallery: CLINTON 2013, and on the JA Band Facebook page.

JA BAND BOOSTERS

MONTHLY BOOSTER MEETING - TUESDAY, October 8 - 7:00 in the Band Hall, during evening rehearsal. Trip planner Sue Guindon will be here to discuss the Indy trip.

This is also the last booster meeting before the MAIS Festival at JA on October 26. EVERYONE'S help is needed to run a successful event, such as the Clinton boosters accomplished on Saturday. Please try to attend.

MAGAZINE SALE is up and running - please support the sale, which is traditionally the largest fundraiser each year.

MAIS FESTIVAL PROGRAM ADS - All JA Band families should have received an email about purchasing ads in the program for the Festival. These are due by October 15. Email Sue Guindon (sue.guindon@gmail.com) if you did not receive the information or with any questions.

JA BAND SCHEDULE 10/7-12

MONDAY, 10/7 - Rehearsal 2:10 - 4:00

TUESDAY, 10/8 - Rehearsal 2:10 - 3:00
COLOR GUARD - 5:00 - 6:00 - On the field
HORNS & PERCUSSION - 6:00 - Warmup and move equipment
FULL BAND - 6:30 - 8:00 on the field
BOOSTER MEETING - 7:00 - Band Hall

WEDNESDAY, 10/9 - Rehearsal 2:10 - 4:00

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

FRIDAY, 10/11 - Rehearsal 2:10 - 3:00 - Home game vs. Prep
5:30 - Report time to practice lot in half uniform
HALFTIME - Show performance
Third Quarter - Break
Post Game - Students dismissed when equipment is put away

SATURDAY, 10/12 - PEARL MARCHING INVITATIONAL

2:00 - 4:00 - Rehearsal at JA
Load Trucks
Pizza provided for band members
Change into uniform
6:00 - Carpools depart for Pearl - contact Terri Fisher if you need transportation for your student
6:30 - Report time at Pearl - drop off details will be provided via email this week
7:40 - Warmup
9:00 - PERFORMANCE TIME
9:45 - Awards

Check with Mr. or Mrs. Carter before leaving with your student after awards.

Full Schedule - Pearl Invitational
8:00 - Brandon HS
8:15 - Vicksburg HS
8:30 - Kosciusko HS
8:45 - Ridgeland HS
9:00 - JACKSON ACADEMY
9:15 - Clinton HS
9:30 - Pearl HS

PHOTO GALLERY