12/14/14 UPDATE

EVENING OF HOLIDAY JAZZ

Thanks to everyone who came out to hear the Jazz Band and intermediate ensembles at Capitol Grill on Tuesday. 

One of the audience members at the event commented on the band Facebook page:

I am a regular patron of Capitol Grill and wanted to extend my appreciation for your band. You young men and women were excellent and showed great appreciation for classic jazz, rock, and blues. You are to be commended on your dedication to the art of music. Although most will do something different in your professional careers, you will always run into a new friend who loves music similarly, and you may even blow the dust off your instrument and share a common tune with family and friends. God Bless and Merry Christmas!

Thank you to Vicki Tirman for helping to organize the event.

CORKY'S FUNDRAISER

Thanks to everyone who supported the Booster Corky's sale fundraiser this year. Here Will Thomas helps to sort the orders.

This will be the final blog update until the New Year. We hope all our band families have a wonderful break and a festive and blessed holiday. 

Here are some links to a few memories for Christmas, with thanks to the students, families, and school administration whose support and efforts allow this unique program to exist!

JA BAND 2014

JA BAND YEAR IN REVIEW 2013-2014

WINTER GUARD 2014

JA BAND 2013

JA BAND YEAR IN REVIEW 2012-2013

JA BAND VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS 2012-2013

JA BAND 2011

JA BAND YEAR IN REVIEW 2011-2012

12/7/14 UPDATE

AN EVENING OF HOLIDAY JAZZ

The JA Band Program holiday event is this Tuesday, December 9, from 7:00 - 9:00 at Capitol Grill, 5050 I-55 N (in Deville Plaza, facing Old Canton Rd.).

Students should report to the venue by 6:30. Attire is dress casual (no jeans, no shorts, no sneakers).

There will NOT be a dinner buffet offered, but guests may order off the regular menu if desired.

NO PURCHASE IS REQUIRED, and THERE IS NO ADMISSION CHARGE.

Please spread the word, and join us for some swinging jazz and wonderful holiday tunes presented by these brilliant student musicians, featuring the vocal stylings of JA's own Sheila Keyes.

MAIS CONCERT BAND CLINIC

The MAIS Concert Band Clinic will be January 8-10 at Hinds Community College. All students are encouraged to participate.

The registration deadline is THIS WEDNESDAY, December 10. In order to participate in the clinic, students must have their $65 clinic fee to Mr. Carter by Wednesday. Make checks payable to JA Band. Payment for lodging is not due until after Christmas break.

WINTER GUARD

The Jackson Academy Independent Winter Guard had a productive weekend of rehearsals, learning their show to prepare for the upcoming season. Good luck to the guard!

CORKY'S FUNDRAISER

Corky's orders will be available for pickup after school on Friday, December 12, in the band hall. All orders must be picked up Friday, as we have no way to store orders.