11/29/15 UPDATE

BAND BLOG BULLETS

Busy couple of weeks for the JA Band coming up:

- December 1 - JA Band will perform at the morning Chapel assembly in the PAC. This is the first time the band has been asked to perform for Chapel. The assembly is 9:45 - 10:15 am.

- December 4 - Christmas in the PAC - Band Boosters will be selling Corky's. See below how you can help!

- December 5 - First Winterguard rehearsal, 12:30 - 6:00 in the Activities Building. Best of luck to the guard for another great winter season!

- December 8 - NEW DATE! - Corky's Christmas order DEADLINE

- December 8 - Deadline to register for MAIS Concert Band Clinic -- see details below

- December 10 - Christmas Concert at St. Andrew's Episcopal Cathedral

- Monday, December 14 - NEW DATE! - Corky's Christmas order PICKUP

BAND BOOSTER NEWS

CHRISTMAS IN THE PAC

We will be selling Corky's orders at this event next Friday, December 4, from 9 am to 4pm. Last year we sold a good number of orders to shoppers. We need your help in one of two ways: (1) work a shift at our table taking down orders for any amount of time that day. (2) Providing some goodies (cookies, candy, brownies, etc. ) to help attract people to our table. Last year, Lisa had a bowl of little holiday fun-sized Snickers, and it really helped! People come over, grab a treat, chat, ask you what you're selling, and next thing you know they have happily supported the Band with a Corky's order. If you can work a shift or provide some treats, please let Lisa know 601-613-3533.

HOLIDAY CONCERT

There will be a reception following the holiday concert on Thursday, December 10 at St. Andrew's Cathedral downtown. We are asking all our band families to bring a favorite holiday treat to share at the reception. Thank you!

CORKY'S

We have made an important date change to the December Corky's sale. Logan's terrific dad Chris Thomas has volunteered to go to Memphis to pick up the orders which needs to happen on his day off from work. (Thank you, Chris!!). So our dates have shifted slightly. Orders will now be due to Lisa Thomas on Tuesday, December 8. The orders will be delivered to the Band Hall mid-day on Monday, December 14. We will follow up closer to the time with logistics. In the meantime, keep up the selling! Our goal is 100% participation and 5 meats per band family between the 2 sales. Lisa is hanging a poster in the band hall so the kids can chart their progress.

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

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.

PHOTO GALLERY

JA alums Caroline Burford (Ole Miss) and Sarah Allen Bowman (MSU) reunite before the Egg Bowl in Starkville on Saturday:

11/22/15 UPDATE

BAND BLOG BULLETS

- December 1 - JA Band will perform at the morning Chapel assembly in the PAC. This is the first time the band has been asked to perform for Chapel. The assembly is 9:45 - 10:15 am.

- December 4 - Christmas in the PAC - Band Boosters will be selling Corky's. See below how you can help!

- December 5 - First Winterguard rehearsal, 12:30 - 6:00 in the Activities Building. Best of luck to the guard for another great winter season!

- December 7 - Corky's Christmas order deadline

- December 8 - Deadline to register for MAIS Concert Band Clinic -- see details below

- December 10 - Christmas Concert at St. Andrew's Episcopal Cathedral

- December 11 - Corky's Christmas order Pickup

- Thanks to the jazz ensemble for an energetic performance at Fondren Unwrapped on Thursday. The group received many compliments from audience members.

MISSISSIPPI ALL-STATE LIONS BAND

Congratulations to JA junior Alexander Schott for earning EIGHTH CHAIR on trombone at the Lions Band auditions on Saturday. 66 total student musicians auditioned on trombone on 11/15, and 32 earned spots at callback auditions this Saturday. Alexander moved up fourteen spots at callbacks to earn eighth chair. Well done, Alexander!

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.

CORKY'S FUNDRAISER

Thank you for a great November sale! We sold 128 meats for a profit of $1,404. Special thanks to Frances Anne Dallaire who helped us sort the orders. Let's keep this momentum going for the December sale!

Please let Lisa Thomas know if you can assist at "Christmas in the PAC" on December 4th any time from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The JA Band will have a table at the front door to sell Corky's for Christmas during that time. Call or text Lisa at 601-613-3533 if you can work a shift or bring cookies for our table (to give to customers).

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

Don’t forget, our Christmas ORDER DEADLINE is December 7th; PICKUP in the Band Hall on December 11th.

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.

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.

11/8/15 UPDATE

CHRISTMAS CONCERT

Be sure to mark your calendars and invite family and friends to the JA Band Christmas Concert at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church on December 10. There is no admission charge.

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.

CORKY'S FUNDRAISER

Don't forget -- Thanksgiving Corky's orders are due NOVEMBER 16 to Lisa Thomas.

For details click on this link: CORKY'S.  Please support this important fundraiser!

11/1/15 UPDATE

JA BAND UPCOMING EVENTS

FOOTBALL PLAYOFF GAME at PCS FRIDAY - a carpool will be organized for drumline members who wish to attend the game to support the football team in the stands.

CHRISTMAS CONCERT - Thursday, December 10, 7:00 pm at St. Andrew's Episcopal Cathedral, 305 E. Capitol St., Jackson

Congratulations to Hannah McCowan for being named the JA Scholar/Athlete of  the Week. Here she is being recognized at the pep rally:

The band received a compliment via email from a JA teacher this week. Ebony Welch wrote:

I thoroughly enjoyed the band during the Pep Rally today. I was stunned when I saw some of the same kids playing the horns turn around and play the drums. What a tlented gorup you have!!

JA Band contributing to the Homecoming Pep Rally:

JA BAND BOOSTERS

From Booster President Catherine Arnold:

Many thanks to the parents who provided the pre-game supper for the band on October 23: Charlotte McClellan, Nancye McCowan, Kim Burns, Nikki Williams, Lisa Thomas and Catherine Arnold; and on October 30: Hope Burford, Corrie Sigler, Nikki Williams, Charlette Oswalt, Jim Schott, Karen Radosevich, and Lisa Thomas.  Lisa has done a fabulous job organizing these meals during the football season, and we thank her! 

As the marching season comes to a close, I also want to thank the many parents and siblings who volunteered on our Mat Crew under Terri Fisher's wonderful leadership! Thank you, Terri!

I would like to call everyone's attention to a JA Facilities survey that was emailed out to parents (and students too, I am told) over the past few weeks. This survey provides a great opportunity to speak up about our need for band hall renovations-- there is a specific line item about the band hall on the survey-- or any other suggestions you might have for JA's facilities. The survey doesn't take long at all to complete electroncally. If you missed it, or if it went the way of your trash folder, I would imagine the JA office could re-send it to you if you called and requested it.

CORKY'S FUNDRAISER

Lisa Thomas has been approved to put Corky's info in teachers' lounges and administration. She will ask that teachers place orders with band students or contact her.

Money and orders can be sent to the Band Hall given to Lisa.  Starting MONDAY AFTERNOON, a poster will be placed in band hall for students to track their orders! If each student will sell at least 5 meats, we can plan a FUN bowling party or similar party.

THANKSGIVING orders and money for Corky's are DUE to Lisa Thomas on November 16th. Pick up in Band Hall is scheduled for November 20th, or Lisa can arrange delivery to offices.

CHRISTMAS orders and money for Corky's are DUE to Lisa Thomas on December 7th. Pick up in Band Hall is scheduled for December 11th, or Lisa can arrange delivery to offices.

Lisa can be reached at CELL: 601-613-3533 cell; FAX ATTENTION TO LISA THOMAS: 601-856-9567; LCPSTAT@aol.com email. 

Lisa will send out a thank you and pick up reminder to all who order.

Please continue to pass around Corky's info to your office, clinic, etc. for orders. THIS is our main fundraiser for the year!  Thank you so much for your time and effort!

A reminder of items available and prices:

Spiral Sliced Glazed Ham (feeds 12-15 people, 8 lbs.) - $45

Smoked Turkey (feeds 12-15 people, 8 lbs.) - $35

Boston Butt  (feeds 10-12 people, 4.5 lbs. min.)- $30

Smoked Pork Rib Chops (4 pieces, 8 pounds) - $30

Cookbook - $20

Famous Barbeque Sauce - $3

These items are PERFECT for the holidays! GREAT for parties!

Corky’s reputation for their products is unbeatable! The above meats are smoked, wrapped, and then frozen. Orders are delivered in a Corky’s gift box with heating instructions.