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.




Sunday, May 12, 2013

5/12/13 UPDATE

Congrats to the JA Jazz Band for a great performance at the banquet this week, and thanks to Hope Burford for organizing the event, to Charlie Patton for providing musical entertainment during dinner, and to everyone who was able to attend to support and celebrate your students.

Here is a link to the photo album from the evening: JAZZ BAND CONCERT & BAND BANQUET

The end of the year video slideshow:



Video Highlights from the year:



The final event for the school year will be the JA Band Family Pool Party, hosted by Drs. Tim & Nancye McCowan.




 Don't forget to sign up for the JA Guard Dance Camp by May 24. Contact Cammie at crc38@aol.com  with any questions.

Sunday, May 5, 2013

5/5/2013 UPDATE

The Winter Guard, Sixth Grade Dance Class, and Jazz Band performed for the elementary student body on Wednesday.

JAZZ BAND PERFORMANCE and BAND BANQUET


Band members need to be in their seats at Table 100 by 6:15 on Tuesday. Attire is Sunday best.

The Band has been working very hard on their musical program for the evening, which will begin at 6:30.

After a delicious Table 100 dinner, awards will be presented to all Band members, and the end of the year video will be shown.

END OF YEAR SWIM PARTY


All JA Band families are invited to the swim party, hosted by Drs. Tim and Nancye McCowan.


DANCE CAMP


Deadline for registration for the Guard Dance camp is May 24. Contact Cammie at crc38@aol.com for a registration form or for further information.