CONGRATULATIONS, JA BAND!!
2014 Bands of America San Antonio Super Regional Class A Champions!
The JA Band had a very successful trip to San Antonio, earning Best Music, Best General Effect, and FIRST PLACE in Class A at the BOA Super Regional. Their score was over five points higher than the second place band, and the crowd responded with enthusiastic standing ovations. In the photo above, the JA Band is shown during Finals Retreat -- 24 Mississippians with over 3000 Texans!
Here are a few comments from participants in the BOA live blog during the JA Band's performances at the Alamodome:
"Right off the bat, the Earth Wind and Fire takes hold and grooves with lots of cool September sax jazz technique and gorgeous integrated guardwork. This show is tons of fun from beginning to end. The guard timing is fantastic, especially with all of the rifle and pretty purple flag work in the ballad. The backfield pit drumset section provides a lot of awesome drive to this show. Give a big hand to this awesome little group from all the way out in Mississippi!"
"The individual musicianship is off the charts for Jackson Academy!"
"I always love watching this little band from Mississippi, they have so much heart, soul, and fun."
"So much artful jazz musicianship from Jackson Academy."
"A lot of toe-tapping music in this show! Everyone in the stands is having a blast!"
"What an awesome way to open the evening! So amazing what this little band can do!"
"One of the best Class Exhibitions that I've ever seen; thank you!"
"They were thrilled to be here, and so were we to watch them! Way to go Jackson Academy!"
Many thanks to the parents who came on the trip, for chaperoning and helping to get the mat and poles on and off the field for both performances. Thanks to the parents at home for donating drinks and snacks.
Thank you also to the students, not only for their great performances, but also for their exemplary behavior all weekend. The hotel staff had effusive praise for our students' maturity and courtesy.
JA BAND SCHEDULE 11/3-7/14
There will be NO afterschool rehearsals until concert band sectionals begin in January.
FRIDAY, 11/7 - HOME FOOTBALL GAME - SENIOR NIGHT
4:30 - Meal in Band Hall provided by Band Boosters
5:30 - Warmup on Band lot
HALFTIME PERFORMANCE after SENIOR NIGHT PRESENTATION - Parent help needed
UPCOMING EVENTS
SATURDAY, 11/15 - Drumline at Millsaps football game (except students participating in Lions' Band auditions) - 12:00 kickoff
PHOTO GALLERY
Many more photos will be posted to the online photo gallery in the coming week. Here are a few from the weekend:
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