10/18/15 UPDATE

CONGRATULATIONS!

Congrats to the JA Band for earning Second Place in Class A at the Bands of America Super Regional Championship. This event showcased some of the finest band programs in the country, with 64 groups competing at the Edward Jones Dome.

The band received many positive comments on their performance, both at the Dome and through social media. Mr. Carter received the following email from a band parent from a competing school:

Mr. Carter, 

In a competition where large marching bands tend to get noticed, your students are to be commended for an impressive performance. Your students exhibited both courage and talent. The show was truly enjoyable and the talent of your band and color guard was inspiring. 

Congratulations on your performance! 

Warmest regards 

Dawn Wood

Marching Band Parent, Marshall MN

JA Band at Six Flags on Sunday:

Thank you to the parents who helped on the trip. Many more photos will be posted this week to the Photo Gallery, linked in the menu bar at the top of the blog.

MAIS MARCHING FESTIVAL

The MAIS State Marching Band Festival is this Saturday at JA's Raider Field. We need more volunteers to make the event run smoothly and to provide a positive experience to the visiting groups and fans. PLEASE contact Jamie Niemeyer (JNiemeyer@sfbcic.com) to volunteer for a few hours Saturday afternoon. 

Here is the schedule of performances:

2:30 - National Anthem
2:45 - Presbyterian Christian School Color Guard
3:00 - Washington School Band
3:15 - Jackson Prep Band
3:30 - Hillcrest Christian School Band
3:45 - Copiah Academy Band
4:00 - Starkville Academy Band
4:15 - JACKSON ACADEMY BAND
4:30 - William Carey University Band in Exhibition
4:45 - Awards

SENIOR NIGHT

At the start of halftime of the game on Friday, our six Senior students will be recognized, accompanied by their parents.

All seniors should send a short paragraph about their experiences in band and their future plans to Mr. Carter by Wednesday.

JA BAND BOOSTERS

Please volunteer at the MAIS Festival on Saturday, and remember that our Corky's fundraiser continues through Thanksgiving and into the Christmas season. For further details, scroll down to last week's blog update, and contact Lisa Thomas (lcpstat@aol.com) if you have any questions.

Lisa Thomas will be at the JA Carnival on Tuesday selling Corky's. If any band students are available to stop by and give her a hand, she would appreciate it.

JA BAND 10/19-24

MONDAY, 10/19 - Students excused from school due to the late arrival home from St. Louis

There will be NO afterschool rehearsals until concert band sectionals begin in January.

FRIDAY, 10/23 - Home game vs. Pillow - SENIOR NIGHT

5:00 - Dinner provided in Band Hall by the Boosters
6:00 - Warmup
Halftime - Senior Recognition & Show performance - Parent help needed with mat

SATURDAY, 10/24 - MAIS STATE MARCHING BAND FESTIVAL

2:00 - All Students report to Band Hall
4:15 - FESTIVAL PERFORMANCE

CALENDAR UPDATE

The JA Band Christmas Concert has been rescheduled for December 10 due to a conflict. The location is TBA.