11/15/15 UPDATE

CHRISTMAS CONCERT

Spread the word to families and friends to join the JA Band for a night of jazzed-up Christmas music on December 10, 7:00 at St. Andrew's Episcopal Cathedral.

LIONS BAND

Congratulations to JA Band member Alexander Schott for earning a spot at Mississippi Lions All State Band callback auditions on trombone. 66 student musicians from around the state auditioned on trombone. Best of luck to Alexander Saturday at callbacks.

FONDREN UNWRAPPED

Join the JA Jazz ensemble at a family-friendly evening in the Fondren district, this Thursday, November 19. Here is a link to the details:  FONDREN UNWRAPPED

The Jazz ensemble will perform Thursday from 5:00-5:45 in front of the Sneaky Beans Coffee Shop, 2914 N. State State. (Note this is a change from the timing indicated in the Tuesday Raider and on the Fondren website.)

Students performing should report to Sneaky Beans by 4:45, in black attire, with instruments.

CORKY'S FUNDRAISER

Reminder that Thanksgiving Corky's orders are due to Lisa Thomas this coming Monday, November 16 by 5:00 pm, for delivery next Friday, November 20.

On Monday, Lisa will be in the band hall at approximately 3 to collect Corky's orders. From 3:30 to 5:00, please contact Lisa Thomas at 601-613-3533 or email orders to LCPSTAT@aol.com. 

This is the 1st of two Corky's deadlines. The 2nd deadline for Christmas is Monday, December 7 for delivery on Friday, December 11. 

Our goal is for every band member to sell a total of 5 meats between the 2 sales. If you have misplaced your order form or need more, let Lisa know.

We'll be sending out another email before next Friday's delivery date regarding logistics. If anyone can help sort orders on November 20 or December 11, let us know.

For details about products available, click on this link: CORKY'S

Thank you for your support of the band's primary fundraiser, and Happy Thanksgiving to our wonderful Band families!

MAIS CONCERT BAND CLINIC

The MAIS Concert Band Clinic will be January 7-9, 2016, at Hinds Community College in Raymond. All JA Band members may participate.

The clinicians this year are Juanita Proffitt, Director of Bands at Copiah-Lincoln Community College, and Dr. Marc Decker, Director of Instrumental Music and Director of Music Education at Northwestern Oklahoma State University.

Cost for the clinic will be $65, plus lodging costs if the student desires to stay overnight (approximately $45 per student per night, double occupancy).

Clinic auditions will consist of scales, a prepared piece, and sightreading. Audition results will determine which ensemble a student will be placed into as well as chair placement within the ensemble. Mr. Carter will assist any student who wishes to participate to prepare for the audition.

Here is a link to audition materials and other clinic information: MAIS State Concert Band Clinic

If your student wishes to participate in the clinic, send the $65 registration fee (payable to JA Band) by December 8.