1/26/14 UPDATE

BAND BLOG BULLETS

- Great job by the Jazz Band at the Apple Recognition event on Wednesday

- Band Booster Valentine Flower Sale starts this week

- Next Winter Guard rehearsal Saturday, 2/1, 12:00 - 6:30

- Regular sectional rehearsal schedule this week:
MONDAY - Woodwinds
TUESDAY - Percussion
WEDNESDAY - Trombones & Bass
THURSDAY - Trumpets

WINTER GUARD

Congrats to the Winter Guard for a great Field Day performance. The Guard won their classification and scored the second highest overall of the 25 units at the event at Pearl HS.

Four parent drivers are needed for the Nashville WGI trip February 7-9. An informational flyer about the trip will be sent home early this week. If you can drive, contact Mrs. Carter via email or text by this Friday, 1/31.

PAT METHENY

The Pat Metheny Unity Group Tour opens at the JA Performing Arts Center on Monday, February 3. Tickets are available at THIS LINK.

1/19/14 UPDATE

BAND BLOG BULLETS

- Sectional rehearsals have begun - details below

- Winter Guard Field Day is January 25

- Jazz Band will perform at the Apple Distinguished School Assembly on January 22 at 9:00 am

CONCERT BAND

The normal sectional schedule will be as follows:

MONDAY - Woodwinds (Will be TUESDAY this week, 1/21, due to Monday holiday)
TUESDAY - Percussion
WEDNESDAY - Trombones & Bass
THURSDAY - Trumpets

All sectionals are 3:10 - 4:00

WINTER GUARD

Thanks to Michael Payne, Cory Tirman, Kenneth Niemeyer, Aaron Dallaire, and Grady Fisher for volunteering to serve as mat crew this season.

MONDAY, 1/20
Rehearsal - 1:00 - 6:30
MAT CREW - 5:30

SATURDAY, 1/25
9:30 - 11:30 - Rehearsal @ JA
MAT CREW - 11:15
Load - Eat - Change
1:45 - Meet @ Pearl HS
2:30 - Field Day Performance @ Pearl
Evening Show - Meet at Pearl @ 6:00
Performance 7:00, Retreat 9:00

BAND BOOSTERS

Look for information soon about the VALENTINE FLOWER SALE starting January 27, and the PARENTS' NIGHT OUT on February 14.

1/12/14 UPDATE

BAND BLOG BULLETS

- Congrats to Kenneth Niemeyer, Michael Payne, and Logan Thomas for taking part in the MAIS All State Concert Band Clinic this week.

- Next Winter Guard rehearsal Monday, January 20, 1:00 - 7:00

- Jazz Band will perform at the Apple Distinguished School ceremony on January 22, beginning at 9:00 am

CONCERT BAND

Sectional rehearsals will begin in the next few weeks. Each section will have one rehearsal per week.

Please mark your calendars for the two evening rehearsals on March 18 & 25.

The MAIS Concert Band Festival will be March 28 at Jackson Prep.

PAT METHENY at JA

Incomparable Jazz guitarist and 20-time Grammy winner Pat Metheny will be performing at the JA PAC on February 3. The JA Band has performed his music several times over the years. Tickets for the concert can be purchased at THIS LINK.

Here is a preview of the Pat Metheny Unity Group Tour, which has its first performance at JA:

PHOTO GALLERY

A few photos from the MAIS All State Concert Band Clinic, including former JA percussion instructor Paul Heindl.