BAND CAMP 2014
Here are the dates and times for Band Camp 2014:
HORNS & PERCUSSION
Monday, July 21 - Friday, July 25
Monday, July 28 - Friday, Aug 1
8:30 - 11:30 and 1:00 - 5:00 each day
COLOR GUARD
Wednesday, July 23 - Friday, July 25
8:30 - 11:30 and 1:00 - 5:00 each day
Saturday, July 26 - 8:30 - 11:30 and 1:00 - 4:00
Sunday, July 27- 2:00 - 6:00
Monday, July 28 - Friday, Aug 1
8:30 - 11:30 and 1:00 - 5:00 each day
This schedule will allow the Guard to work more extensively with the choreographer and show designer on Saturday and Sunday.
The Premiere Performance for family and friends will be Friday, Aug 1 at 4:00.
It is vital that we have all band members present for all days of band camp. The entire show -- music, choreography, & drill -- will be taught during these two weeks.
JA BAND STAFF 2014
We are pleased to announce the appointment of our new percussion instructor, Steven Ross.
A native of Madison, MS, Mr. Ross holds Bachelors and Masters degrees in Music Education from USM. He was a member of and instructor with the Troopers DCI corps for several years.
For the past 4 years, Steven has been an assistant band director/percussion instructor at Madison Central HS.
Jeff Namian will return to write the drill for the 2014 competition show. Mr. Namian, the registrar at the New York School of Interior Design, is a long-time JA Band collaborator, beginning in 1994. He has designed many ground-breaking show for both marching band and winter guard, including several WGI medalists. He has served as an adjudicator for DCI and WGI, and is a member of the WGI Hall of Fame.
New to the JA Band staff this year will be choreographer Rick Subel. Mr. Subel is a respected choreographer in the WGI and DCI communities, having directed, written for and taught such groups as the Crossmen, Paramount, and Santa Clara Vanguard.
WINTER GUARD 2014
The Jackson Academy Winter Guard 2014 video has been posted to YouTube:
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