9/20/15 UPDATE

IMPORTANT SCHEDULE UPDATE

Thursday, Sept 24 the students have an early dismissal due to Raider Night. We will have a one-hour rehearsal, with the following timing:

11:40 - 12:00 - Lunch Provided in Band Hall
12:00 - 1:00 - Rehearsal

This rehearsal is important, with an away game performance and the first competition this weekend.

JA BAND BOOSTERS

From JA Band Booster President Catherine Arnold:

We look forward to seeing everyone at the Band Booster meeting this Tuesday, September 22, at 6:00 in the Band hall. We'll hear from Mr. Carter about upcoming travel and other matters, from Jamie Niemeyer about the MAIS Festival, from Lisa Thomas about our Corky's fundraiser, and from Ginger Thomas about the budget. We would like respresentation from every band household at the meeting.

All band dues and family travel fees are past due unless you have made prior payment arrangements with us. If your account is not paid in full, please plan to bring a check to the Booster meeting on Tuesday as the band has many expenses to be paid for the trips that are due now.

JA BAND SEPT 21-27

MONDAY, 9/21 - Rehearsal 2:10 - 4:00

TUESDAY, 9/22 - Rehearsal 2:10 - 3:00
5:30 - 6:15 and 6:30 - 8:00 - Guard
5:30 - 8:00 - Percussion
6:00 - Booster Meeting
6:30 - 8:00 - Horns

WEDNESDAY, 9/23 - Rehearsal 2:10 - 4:00

THURSDAY, 9/24

RAIDER NIGHT - EARLY DISMISSAL
11:40 - 12:00 - Lunch provided in Band Hall
12:00 - 1:00 - Rehearsal

5:00 - 6:30 - Small Jazz Ensemble performs for Raider Night, in the PAC Breezeway. Mr. Carter has talked to those students who will perform.

FRIDAY, 9/25 - Rehearsal 2:10 - 3:00

AWAY GAME - HILLCREST CHRISTIAN SCHOOL - 4060 S. SIWELL RD., JACKSON 39212

6:00 - ALL STUDENTS need to be at Hillcrest in full uniform with everything needed for a performance. The band will perform the FULL SHOW during pregame, at about 6:40.

If you need help with a ride for your student, please contact Catherine Arnold (arnoldsfive@gmail.com) to coordinate.

At Hillcrest, meet at the truck, which will be parked in a small lot near the south field entrance, off Bridger Road, from McCluer Rd.

Parents are needed to help with the mat, as always. Please let Terri Fisher (TJMFisher@yahoo.com) know if you will be able to help.

After the performance, we will load the truck, then the drumline will play in the stands for the game.

After the game, please check with Mr. or Mrs. Carter before leaving with your student.

SATURDAY, 9/26

GULF COAST INVITATIONAL, BILOXI

The first competition of the year for the JA Band is the Gulf Coast Invitational, at Biloxi HS, where 19 bands from 3 states will be participating in Festival format in the morning, and Competition format in the evening.

SCHEDULE:

6:30 am (Note this is 15 minutes later than indicated on the information sheet that was emailed this week) - Report to the band hall, load bus. There are no changing facilities for the band at Biloxi HS, so students should be in half uniform and be prepared to get fully dressed on the bus before we arrive.

10:00 - Arrive Biloxi HS

10:45 - Warmup begins

11:45 - PERFORMANCE

Watch bands, Lunch at Concessions

3:15 - Awards for Festival Portion of Show

3:45 - Warmup begins

4:45 - PERFORMANCE

5:30 - Depart for Hotel - Checkin - Dinner in area

8:30 - Load bus, return to Biloxi HS

9:45 - Awards for Competition Portion of Show

10:15 - Return to Hotel

SUNDAY, 9/27

7 - 9 - Complimentary Breakfast at Hotel

10:00 - Hotel Checkout

10:30 - Depart

12:00 - Lunch stop at Turtle Creek Mall, Hattiesburg

2:30 (approximate) - Arrive at JA

Photos from Biloxi are posted online: BILOXI

A few samples: