3/30/14 UPDATE

BAND BLOG BULLETS

- Congrats to the Concert Band and Winter Guard for fantastic performances and successful results!

- The Jazz Band has been invited to perform at the Township Jazz Festival April 26.

- Band Booster Meeting April 8

CONCERT BAND & WINTER GUARD

Congratulations to the JA Band for an outstanding performance at the MAIS Concert Band Festival at Jackson Prep on Friday afternoon.

The band received straight Superior ratings from all judges, and many positive comments as well. David Willson, Director of Bands at Ole Miss, said the band was mature, musical, and well taught. He also said it was "time to spread the word about the excellence of this program."

Thank you to the JA Administration members who came to the concert to support the band: Peter Jernberg, Cliff Kling, David Sykes, and Steve McCartney. Mr. McCartney also came to Holmes CC Saturday night for the MIA Championships for Winter Guard.

The JA Winter Guard members came back on Saturday to rehearse and then travel to Holmes Community College for MIA Championships, where they hoped to continue their undefeated streak for the season. They did that in fine style, earning a Class Championship and the highest score (88.77) of any group for the entire season.

We are extremely proud of these dedicated, intelligent, focused students. They are accomplishing exceptional things and continue to represent Jackson Academy in an exemplary manner.

THANK YOU, PARENTS!

Thank you to Vicki Tirman, Charlette Oswalt, and Catherine Arnold for helping with lunch and transport for the students on Friday.

Thanks also to guard parents Nicki Williams, Chuck Niemeyer, and Kate Bowman for driving students to Holmes on Saturday, and to all the parents who have helped drive all season.

And thank you to ALL the parents who came to support their students at the concert and guard events this week and all season.

JAZZ BAND

With concert season over, the band's efforts will turn to Jazz Band. Here are the scheduled performances:

APRIL 10 - Mr. Jernberg's Retirement Reception - 3:15 - 5:00

APRIL 26 - NEW - Township Jazz Festival in Ridgeland, 12:00 - 12:30

The JA Jazz Band will be the first performing group at the festival, which will include popular local groups like the Vamps, and headliners the Delfeayo Marsalis Quartet. It is good to be back!

MAY 6 - Mediterranean Fish & Grill - Evening performance and fundraiser

MAY 8 - Band Banquet

PHOTO GALLERY

Here are a few more photos from MIA Championships. Look for more concert photos next week. Any parents who have photos should send them to jaband@aol.com.