Sunday, April 27, 2014

4/27/14 UPDATE

JA BAND FUNDRAISER MAY 6 - GYROS & JAZZ



The JA Band members and some special guests -- including Upper School Dean Steve McCartney on trombone, President Elect Cliff Kling on sax, and others -- have been preparing for the Gyros & Jazz event on May 6.

For $25 per person, each guest will receive a delicious dinner entree at Mediterranean Fish & Grill and two hours of musical entertainment. In addition to the JA Jazz Band and guest musicians from campus, some of Jackson's finest musicians will drop in throughout the evening.

Spread the word to family members, friends, coworkers, church families, neighbors, and anyone else who would enjoy good food, good music, and a chance to support these hard-working students.

Contact Vicki Tirman for tickets at tirman4@bellsouth.net.

JA BAND BANQUET


The annual JA Band Banquet will be Thursday, May 8, at the Hilton Jackson.

All JA Band members, grades 6-12, will be recognized for their hard work this year. There will also be pre-dinner entertainment provided by a jazz trio led by renowned local musician Raphael Semmes, and a retrospective slide show.

Thanks to the generosity of the JA Band Boosters, student tickets are complimentary. Tickets for family members are $25 per person. All attendees will need a ticket.

For tickets and to RSVP for your family, please contact Charlette Oswalt at charlette.oswalt@millsaps.edu or text 601-331-5450.

PHOTO GALLERY


Thanks to Charlotte McClellan for sharing the following photos from the jazz band's performance at the Township Jazz Festival on Saturday. The band received MANY compliments for a great show!














Monday, April 21, 2014

4/21/14 UPDATE

BAND BLOG BULLETS


MARK YOUR CALENDARS: 

- April 26 - Jazz Band at Township Jazz Festival

- May 6 - Jazz Band at Mediterranean Fish & Grill

- May 8 - Band Banquet at Madison Hall at the Hilton Jackson

- May 22 - End of Year Family Pool Party

- July 21-25 and July 28 - August 1 - BAND CAMP

- October 30 - November 2 - BOA San Antonio Super Regional Championships Trip

TOWNSHIP JAZZ FESTIVAL


The Jazz Band will be performing at the Township Jazz Festival on April 26 from 12:00 - 12:30.

The JA Band will be the first performing group, and all students should report to the stage at the Township at Colony Park in Ridgeland by 11:15. Attire is the new polo shirts.

The annual festival is free and a great opportunity to see area high school and college jazz bands as well as some of the metro area's premier jazz talent, including the Vamps, Southern Komfort, and the New Bourbon Street Jazz Band. The headliner this year is the Delfeayo Marsalis Quartet.


In conjunction with the festival, Delfeayo Marsalis is offering a free jazz workshop for high school and college student musicians at the Fusion Coffeehouse on Friday, April 25 at 7:00 pm. Students are encouraged to bring instruments, and anyone is welcome to attend.

JA BAND BOOSTERS


Tickets for the Jazz Band performance and fundraiser at Mediterranean Fish and Grill are now available for purchase and sale to friends and family. The event is Tuesday, May 6, from 6:30 - 8:30 pm, and tickets are $25 per person. This entitles attendees to dinner and entertainment by the jazz band, with featured performances by some of the Jackson area's finest musicians.

For tickets, contact Vicki Tirman at tirman4@bellsouth.net.

The JA Band Banquet will be May 8 at the Hilton Jackson, and the annual end-of-the-year JA Band Family Pool Party will be May 22. Please mark your calendars, and look for more details about both events soon.




Sunday, April 13, 2014

4/13/14 UPDATE

JAZZ BAND


The Jazz Band will be performing at the Township Jazz Festival on April 26 from 12:00 - 12:30. The JA Band will be the first performing group, and all students should report to the stage at the Township at Colony Park in Ridgeland by 11:30. Attire is the new polo shirts.

The annual festival is free and a great opportunity to see area high school and college jazz bands as well as some of the metro area's premier jazz talent, including the Vamps, Southern Komfort, and the New Bourbon Street Jazz Band. The headliner this year is the Delfeayo Marsalis Quartet.


In conjunction with the festival, Delfeayo Marsalis is offering a free jazz workshop for high school and college student musicians at the Fusion Coffeehouse on Friday, April 25 at 7:00 pm. Students are encouraged to bring instruments, and anyone is welcome to attend.

JA BAND BOOSTERS



Tickets for the Jazz Band performance and fundraiser at Mediterranean Fish and Grill are now available for purchase and sale to friends and family. The event is Tuesday, May 6, from 6:30 - 8:30 pm, and tickets are $25 per person. This entitles attendees to dinner and entertainment by the jazz band, with featured performances by some of the Jackson area's finest musicians.

For tickets, contact Vicki Tirman at tirman4@bellsouth.net.


PHOTO GALLERY 


Here are a few photos from the Jazz Band's performance at the reception for retiring JA President Peter Jernberg. The band received many compliments from attendees to the event.



Sunday, April 6, 2014

4/6/14 UPDATE

BAND BLOG BULLETS


- BOOSTER MEETING TUESDAY, 4/8 - 6:00 in the Band Hall

- JAZZ BAND at Mr. Jernberg's Retirement Reception THURSDAY, 4/10 - 3:15 - 5:00

JAZZ BAND


The JA Jazz Band will perform at Mr. Jernberg's Community Retirement Reception this Thursday, April 10, beginning at 3:15. The band will be just outside the PAC, weather permitting. The band will be recognized during the reception, which should last until about 5:00.

Attire will be the new polo shirts that are being ordered for all band members.

Upcoming Jazz Band events:



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

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

MAY 8 - Band Banquet

PHOTO ALBUM


Thanks to Sarah Jane Lowery for these photos of the JA Band at the MAIS Festival: