12/16/12 UPDATE

Thank you to the JA Band members for a great Christmas concert Tuesday. Special thanks to our guest performers, Charlie Patton and Scott Albert Johnson.

MAIS CONCERT BAND CLINIC - SCHEDULE CHANGE

The following JA Band members have registered for the MAIS Concert Band Clinic at Hinds Community College:

Sarah Allen Bowman
Annie Campbell
Grady Fisher
Maggie Jordan
Tyler McClellan
Hannah McCowan
Zack McWilliams
Chase Oswalt
Michael Payne
Cory Tirman
Will Tribble
Anna Claire Williams

There has been a change to the schedule for the clinic. Check-in and auditions will now begin at 9:00 am on Thursday, January 10, instead of 11:00. The final concert will now be FRIDAY, JANUARY 11, at 7:00 pm.

All clinic activities will be completed by 8:30 pm on Friday, allowing for only one night of lodging. Here are the revised costs for lodging:

2 students per room: $42.50 each
3 students per room: $32 each
4 students per room: $24 each

Please let us know who your child intends to room with by January 2.

CONCESSION STAND - FUNDRAISING

As a fundraiser for the Band Boosters, the JA Band will be manning the concession stand for the basketball tournament at JA on Saturday, January 12.

We will need all students to sign up for a shift during the day. There will be five shifts, between 8:30 am and 10:00 pm, with four people working each shift. There will be adult supervision for each shift, and parental help is appreciated.

Look for an email from coordinator Charlette Oswalt this week with further details.

UPCOMING EVENTS

January 6 - Winterguard rehearsal 2:00 - 6:00
January 10-11 - MAIS Concert Band Clinic, Hinds Community College
January 12 - Man Concession Stand at Basketball Tournament - 8:30 am - 10:00 pm
January 13 - Winterguard rehearsal 2:00 - 6:00
January 19 - Winterguard rehearsal 10:00 - 6:00
February 22-25 - Winterguard at Pensacola WGI Regional

12/9/12 UPDATE

The JA Band Program Christmas Concert will be this Tuesday, December 11, at 7:00 pm in the PAC. The Sixth Grade Band will perform, followed by the Concert Band. Light refreshments will be provided by the JA Band Boosters after the performances.

The Concert Band will feature two special guest performers. JA Technology Center Administrator Charlie Patton, on cello, and local harmonica player Scott Albert Johnson will perform with the band.

Student attire for the evening is concert black for the Concert Band, Sunday best for the sixth graders. All students need to be in the PAC by 6:45.

Please spread the word to family and friends to join us for this fun and festive evening of music and camaraderie.

WINTERGUARD

The JA Winterguard spent 11 hours Friday and Saturday working hard to finish the drill for what is turning out to be a great show.

The next rehearsal will be January 6 from 2:00 - 6:00.

MAIS CONCERT BAND CLINIC

The annual MAIS Clinic will be January 10-12, at the Hinds Community College campus in Raymond.

All students were given an information sheet about the clinic in class last week, including details about auditions, costs, and lodging. Send an email to jaband@aol.com if you need any other information.

If your student is interested in attending the clinic, please send an email to jaband@aol.com. REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT ARE DUE THIS WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 12.

UPCOMING EVENTS

December 11 - JA Band Christmas Concert, 7:00, PAC

December 13 - JA Band Parent Christmas Party at the Fishers' - contact Terri at tfisher@jacksonacademy.org to RSVP and for directions

December 14 - Corky's BBQ order pickup @ JA. Look for an email this week with details when they are finalized. Thanks to everyone who supported the sale!

January 6 - Winterguard 2:00 - 6:00

February 22-25 - Winterguard @ WGI Pensacola Regional

12/2/12 UPDATE

CHRISTMAS CONCERT

The JA Band Program Christmas Concert will be Tuesday, December 11, at 7 pm in the PAC, featuring the Sixth Grade and the Concert Bands. 

The Concert Band has been working on five original and swinging arrangements by Jody Walker, and the concert will include a special guest, local musician Scott Albert Johnson. 

All students should be in the PAC by 6:45 for the concert. Attire is concert black for the Concert Band, Sunday best for Sixth Grade.

The JA Band Boosters will provide light refreshments after the concert. Please spread the word to friends and family members; all are welcome.

WINTER GUARD

The 2013 JA Winterguard season began on Saturday with a six-hour practice to learn drill. The day was very productive, with the girls learning 23 sets of drill, about 3 minutes of the show. Good luck to the guard as they continue to prepare for the season!

The next rehearsals will be Friday from 4:00 - 9:00 and Saturday from 12:00 - 6:00.

Thanks to Chase Oswalt and Annie Campbell for helping Cammie paint the mat this week, and to guard parent and JA Art teacher Chelsea Sekanic for using her artistic talents to create flags.

MAIS CONCERT BAND CLINIC

The annual MAIS Concert Band Clinic will be January 10-12, 2013, at Hinds Community College in Raymond.

We encourage our students to attend the clinic. Attendees will audition for placement in one of two bands at the clinic.

Lodging will be provided at the Eagle Ridge Conference Center on campus. Cammie and I will be with the students for the entire clinic.

Cost will be $65 per student for the clinic, plus $85 per night per room for double occupancy or $95 for triple or quad occupancy.

If your student is interested in attending the clinic, please send an email to jaband@aol.com this week. Deadline for registration and payment of clinic fee is December 12. 

CORKY'S FUNDRAISER

Need a delicious, quick, and easy main dish for family dinners or entertaining over the holidays? Would you like to support the JA Band? We have the answer! Order Corky's BBQ from the JA Band to have on hand. Boston Butts are $25, Turkeys are $32, Hams are $42, and delectable Corky's BBQ Sauce is $2.50 per bottle. Contact a JA Band member or email jaband@aol.com to order. Deadline for ordering is December 7, and delivery will be December 15. Don't miss out!

UPCOMING EVENTS

December 11 - JA Band Christmas Concert 7:00, PAC

December 13 - JA Band Parent Christmas Party at the Fishers' - Contact Terri Fisher at tfisher@jacksonacademy.org to RSVP and for directions

January 10-12 - MAIS Concert Band Clinic

11/25/12 UPDATE

MISSISSIPPI LIONS ALL STATE BAND

Congratulations to JA Band members Annie Campbell and Samantha Hill, who have been selected as members of the 2012 Mississippi Lions Band. This is the third year in a row for Annie and Samantha. The girls will travel with the band to Hamburg, Germany in July.

Congrats as well to Will Tribble for earning Honorable Mention designation; to Caroline Burford and Sarah Allen Bowman for earning spots at callbacks, and to Tyler McClellan for auditioning.

CHRISTMAS CONCERT

The 2012 JA Band Program Christmas Concert will be Tuesday, December 11, at 7:00 in the PAC. The concert will feature the Sixth Grade and Concert Bands, with light refreshments after the performances.

WINTER GUARD

Winter Guard season starts this week! The first rehearsal will be Saturday, December 1, from 10-6. There will also be a session Sunday, December 2 from 2-5, if needed.

Contact Cammie Carter at crc38@aol.com with any questions.

JA BAND BOOSTERS

JA Band Booster Fundraising Chairperson Charlette Oswalt has asked us to share the following info:

BARNES AND NOBLE GIFT WRAPPING

The Boosters are manning the gift wrapping table at the Barnes and Noble at the Renaissance in Ridgeland for several sessions, earning donations for their work. Thanks to Terri Fisher and Jamie Niemeyer for manning the table from noon to 6 this past Saturday. Here are the dates and times, as well as volunteer shifts, for the next few weeks:

Saturday, 12/1 - 9:00 - 12:00 - Kate & Sarah Allen Bowman
Saturday, 12/1 - 12:00 - 3:00 - Cheryl Johnson & kids
Tuesday, 12/4 - 9:00 - 12:00 - Megan Tribble & Vicki Tirman
Sunday, 12/9 - 2:00 - 5:00 - Cheryl Johnson
Friday, 12/14 - 6:00 - 9:00 - Charlette Oswalt
Monday, 12/17 - 3:00 - 9:00 - Charlette Oswalt

It's not too late to sign up to help with this fundraiser. Please contact Charlette at ceoswalt@go.olemiss.edu.

CORKY's BBQ

Packets for the Corky's sale will go home with students tomorrow, Monday November 26. Orders have to be turned in by December 8, with order pickup on December 15. The Boosters will also have a table setup to sell Corky's at Christmas in the PAC on November 30.

Please support the sale by purchasing Corky's Boston Pork Butts for your holiday entertaining and family dinners, and be sure to spread the word to family and friends.

JA BAND PARENT CHRISTMAS PARTY

All JA Band parents are invited to a holiday get-together at the house of JA Band Booster President Terri Fisher, on December 13 from 6:00 - 10:00. To RSVP and to get directions, please contact Terri at tfisher@jacksonacademy.org.

11/11/2012 UPDATE

MISSISSIPPI ALL-STATE LIONS BAND

Congratulations to the six JA Band members who auditioned at Pearl HS on Saturday for the 2013 Lions Band: Will Tribble & Tyler McClellan (Sax); Annie Campbell, Samantha Hill, and Caroline Burford (Colorguard); and Sarah Allen Bowman (Colorguard and Bass Clarinet). The auditions were an all-day affair, with about 600 students from public and independent schools around the state participating from about 7 am to 7 pm.

Best wishes to Will, Annie, Samantha, Caroline, and Sarah Allen as they return for callback auditions on Saturday, November 17.

The Band will travel to Hamburg, Germany, in July for the Lions Clubs International Convention.

PHOTO GALLERY

The JA Band worked hard last week to provide school spirit as the JA Football team competed in the MAIS Championship game Friday. The day began with the drumline leading the parade through campus and continuing at the pep rally:

The drumline also performed throughout the game in the stands:

Mr. Branning at the game, sporting a hat that he shared had been his son Scott's:

Sarah Allen Bowman at Lions Band auditions Saturday, as a member of the "bass clarinet universe":

Mrs. Carter offering advice at Lions Band auditions:

 

UPCOMING EVENTS

Corky's Fundraiser coming soon!

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 11 - JA Band Christmas Concert - location and other details TBA

11/4/12 UPDATE - WELCOME HOME!

BOA SAN ANTONIO

Congratulations to the JA Band for a great performance at the BOA San Antonio Super Regional Championship this weekend.

This year's San Antonio event was the largest ever BOA Regional, and the JA Band earned the following awards:

CLASS A BEST VISUAL
Tied for CLASS A BEST MUSIC
CLASS A SECOND PLACE

The trip to San Antonio was a great experience for the band members and their families who were able to participate. In addition to a productive, focused rehearsal and the competition performance, the group was able to enjoy the Tower of the Americas, Rivercenter Mall, the Alamo, and a Riverwalk dinner and cruise.

Thank you to the JA Athletic Boosters, who contributed snacks and drinks for the trip.

Many photos are being uploaded to the JA Band Photo Gallery, linked in the menu bar above.

JA BAND SCHEDULE UPDATE

There will be no more after-school rehearsals. Beginning Wednesday, we will begin learning music for the December 11 Christmas Concert.

The JA Band will bring the drumline to the MAIS Championship football game on Friday. Watch for an email early this week with details about the band's participation.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Look for order forms early this week for the Corky's band booster fundraiser. Questions may be directed to organizer Charlette Oswalt at charletteo@vzw.blackberry.net.

November 9 - MAIS Championship Football Game, MC
November 10 - Lions Band Tryouts
November 17 - Lions Band Callbacks
December 11 - Christmas Concert

BOA SAN ANTONIO - SATURDAY MORNING REPORT

Here is a pictorial review of the JA Band's trip to San Antonio so far. Be sure to follow on Twitter (@JA_Band) and check out our Facebook Page (linked in menu bar above)for breaking updates!

Final rehearsal on campus Wednesday:

 

Loading crew at work:

Pre-Departure meeting:

Lunch and dinner stops:

A bit of fun at the hotel the first night:

Friday morning rehearsal at Aztec Soccer:

San Antonio sightseeing: