9/29/13 UPDATE

The JA Band has a very busy month coming up - please encourage your students to stay focused, and make sure they are on time for all band events.

JA BAND SCHEDULE 9/30 - 10/5

MONDAY - Rehearsal 2:10 - 4:00

TUESDAY - Rehearsal 2:10 - 3:00
GUARD - 5:00 - 6:00 in the Activities Building
HORNS & PERCUSSION - 6:00 for warmup and equipment movement
FULL BAND - 6:30 - 8:00 in the Activities Building
PARENT MAT CREW - 7:45 in the Activities Building - Please come to rehearse moving the mat and boxes before the upcoming games and competitions

WEDNESDAY - Rehearsal 2:10 - 4:00
Magazine Sale Kickoff - Please support the JA Band

THURSDAY - Rehearsal 2:10 - 4:00

FRIDAY - Rehearsal 2:10 - 3:00

3:00 - Load trucks, bring uniforms to change after dinner - BE SURE TO HAVE ALL UNIFORM PARTS

PREGAME DINNER FRIDAY

Thank you to Charlette Oswalt for organizing dinner for the band members before the game at Hillcrest Christian School. Here are the details:

WHERE: Mama Kio's, 114 Holiday Ln., Byram MS 39272

Directions:
I-55 South to Exit 85 toward Byram
Turn Left onto Siwell Rd.
Turn Left onto I-55 N Frontage Rd.
Take the First Right onto Airstream Dr.
Turn Left onto Holiday Ln.

WHAT: Dinner for JA Band members. They will be preordering their meals this week, to expedite service. Family members who join the group will need to allow time for their order to be prepared.

WHEN: 5:00 - Carpools will depart from JA at 4:15, to allow for evening traffic.

PLEASE CONTACT TERRI FISHER (tfisher@jacksonacademy.org) IF YOU CAN HELP WITH CARPOOLING, OR IF YOU NEED HELP WITH TRANSPORTATION FOR YOUR STUDENT, EITHER FRIDAY NIGHT OR TO CLINTON ON SATURDAY.

6:00 - Unload at Hillcrest Christian School - Look for the trucks near the south end zone
7:00 - Kickoff
HALFTIME - Show Performance 
Third Quarter - Break
Post Game - Students dismissed from near equipment trucks. Be sure to check with Mr. or Mrs. Carter before departing with your student.

SATURDAY - CLINTON ARROW INVITATIONAL

10:00 - Rehearsal at JA
12:00 - Lunch provided by JA Band Boosters and Jamie Niemeyer
1:30 - Carpools depart from JA
2:00 - Report time at Clinton - Watch for an email with dropoff details this week
3:30 - Warmup
4:30 - Performance
6:00 - Awards

Be sure to check with Mr. or Mrs. Carter before departing with your student.

Here is the full performance schedule for Clinton:

UPCOMING EVENTS

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8 - JA Band Booster Meeting - 7:00 in the band hall. Trip planner Sue Guindon will be in attendance to present info about the Indy trip.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12 - PEARL MARCHING BAND INVITATIONAL

2:00 - 4:00 Rehearsal at JA

Load trucks

Pizza provided for band members

Change into uniform

6:00 - Carpools depart for Pearl

6:30 - Report time at Pearl HS

7:40 - Warmup

9:00 - Performance

9:45 - Awards

Full performance schedule for Pearl:

8:00 - Brandon HS

8:15 - Vicksburg HS

8:30 - Kosciusko HS

8:45 - Ridgeland HS

9:00 - JACKSON ACADEMY

9:15 - Clinton HS

9:30 - Pearl HS

For more upcoming events, check the list in the sidebar to the right.

9/22/13 UPDATE

Thank you to Terri Fisher and Hope Burford for providing food for the band Friday evening.

MORE BOTTLED WATER DONATIONS ARE NEEDED. Thank you for your generosity in keeping the band hydrated.

MAGAZINE SALE

From the JA Band Boosters:

The annual magazine sale fundraiser will kick off on Wednesday, October 2. All lower and middle school students will receive a packet containing order forms and prize sheets. You may purchase new subscriptions or renew existing subscriptions.

Please consider buying/renewing your magazines, and support the JA Band. Magazine subscriptions also make great Christmas and Birthday gifts.

You may place an order with any band member, elementary, or middle school student. Contact Charlette Oswalt (601-331-5450, or charlette.oswalt@millsaps.edu) with any questions or to place an order.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

A chairperson (or a team of 2) is needed to spearhead the planning for the MAIS Marching Band Festival @ JA on October 26. Please contact JA Band Booster President Terri Fisher at tfisher@jacksonacademy.org if you are interested. The role will entail meeting with Mr. Carter to learn what help is needed, then creating and maintaining volunteer signup lists. This is a prime fundraising opportunity for the boosters, but it will take the efforts of all our parents to host the event.

A volunteer is needed to drive to Memphis early on Friday, December 13, to pick up the Corky's order, to be delivered at the end of school that afternoon. Contact Charlette Oswalt (charlette.oswalt@millsaps.edu) if you are available to help.

JA BAND SCHEDULE 9/23-27

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

TUESDAY, 9/24 - Rehearsal 2:10 - 3:00
Guard - 5:00 - 6:00 on the field
Horns & Percussion - 6:00 - Warmup and setup on the field
Full Band - 6:30 - 8:00

WEDNESDAY, 9/25 - Rehearsal 2:10 - 4:00

THURSDAY, 9/26 - Early Dismissal 12:05
RAIDER NIGHT - 4:15 Report time - Band t-shirts and Jeans
4:30 - 6:30 - Jazz Band performance for Raider Night guests in amphitheater area

FRIDAY, 9/27 - Rehearsal 2:10 - 3:00
Football @ Pillow - No Band

Check last week's blog entry below for details about the Clinton competition on October 5.

PHOTO GALLERY

9/15/13 UPDATE

BAND BOOSTERS

Thank you to those parents who were able to attend the Band Booster meeting this week. The next meeting will be Tuesday, October 8 at 7:00.

Look for magazine sale information and packets very soon.

MAIS Marching Band Festival - Saturday, October 26 at JA Raider Field - Be sure to mark your calendars to help at the Festival. A chairperson is needed to coordinate schedules, and help will be needed with concessions, gate, parking, and guiding bands.

UPCOMING EVENTS UPDATES

Raider Night - September 26 - There is an early dismissal from school, so there will be no Marching Band rehearsal. Instead, the band will perform as the JA Jazz Band for Raider Night visitors, from 4:30 - 6:30 in the amphitheater by the PAC (weather permitting).

Hillcrest Christian School football game - October 4 - The band will perform the competition show at halftime; parent help needed for the mat and boxes. Details about where and when to report will be in the blog update that week.

Clinton Arrow Invitational - October 5 - Here is the performance schedule for the event:

Here is the JA Band schedule for Saturday, October 5:

10:00 - 12:00 - Rehearsal on the field at JA

12:00 - Lunch provided by the Band Boosters

2:00 - Report time at Clinton HS - carpools are recommended

3:30 - Warmup 

4:30 - Performance

6:00 - Retreat

JA BAND SCHEDULE 9/16-20 - Homecoming Week

MONDAY, 9/16 - Rehearsal 2:10 - 4:00

TUESDAY, 9/17 - Rehearsal 2:10 - 3:00

GUARD - 5:00 - 6:00 in the Activities Building

PERCUSSION & HORNS - 6:00 Setup/Warmup in the Activities Building

FULL BAND - 6:30 - 8:00 in the Activities Building

WEDNESDAY, 9/18 - Rehearsal 2:10 - 4:00

THURSDAY, 9/19 - Rehearsal 2:10 - 4:00

FRIDAY, 9/20 - Rehearsal 2:10 - 3:00

HOMECOMING FOOTBALL GAME

5:30 - Report to parking lot in half uniform

6:30 (Approximate) - Pregame Show Performance on the field - PARENT HELP NEEDED

First and Second Quarters - Drumline in stands

Halftime - Band will perform to accompany Homecoming Court

Third Quarter - Break

Fourth Quarter - Drumline in Stands

Post Game - Band dismissed when all equipment is put away

9/8/13 UPDATE

BAND BOOSTERS - MEETING TUESDAY

There will be a JA Band Booster Meeting this Tuesday, September 10, at 7:00 pm in the band hall.

Several possible fundraisers and other activities will be discussed, including the Marching Band Festival, magazine sale, Teen Alley at the JA Carnival, and others.

The more parents we have involved in these activities, and the more money raised, all the better. Your time, efforts, and financial support continue to have a very positive impact on these remarkable students!

Thank you to all the parents who help with the mat and boxes before and after each show. We have developed the following diagram to help with the setup:

Thank you also to Beth McWilliams and Kate Bowman for providing food for the band before the game Friday. The students greatly appreciated the "fuel" before their busy night and during the break.

Best of luck to Color Guard members Samantha Hill, Caroline Burford, and Hannah McCowan, who attended the MS Lions Band Guard Workshop on Saturday, to begin preparation for the November auditions.

JA BAND SCHEDULE 9/9-13

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

TUESDAY, 9/10 - Rehearsal 2:10 - 3:00
COLOR GUARD - 5:00 - 6:00 on the Field
PERCUSSION & HORNS - 6:00 Report for warmup and equipment check & move to the field - **NOTE THIS IS A NEW REPORT TIME FOR HORNS**
FULL BAND - 6:30 - 8:00 on the field
BOOSTER MEETING - 7:00 - 8:00

WEDNESDAY, 9/11 - Rehearsal 2:10 - 4:00

THURSDAY, 9/12 - Rehearsal 2:10 - 4:00

FRIDAY, 9/13 - Rehearsal 2:10 - 3:00 - No game for Band, Football at Heritage Academy

UPCOMING EVENT UPDATES

Remember that all upcoming events are listed in the right column above.

Raider Night - September 26 has been added to the list. This day will be an early dismissal, so there will be no marching band rehearsal. Instead, the students will be performing as the Jazz Band from 4:30 - 6:30 for Raider Night guests.

Please note the next two Booster meetings - October 8 and November 5. The November meeting will be a pre-trip meeting for Indy.

9/2/13 UPDATE

JA BAND SCHEDULE 9/4 - 6

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

THURSDAY, 9/5 - Rehearsal 2:10 - 4:00

FRIDAY, 9/6 - Rehearsal 2:10 - 3:00, HOME FOOTBALL GAME v. Mag Heights

5:30 - Report to band lot for warmup - Horns & Percussion in half uniform, Guard in shorts and band t-shirts

Pregame - March as a unit from Band Hall, perform National Anthem

1st & 2nd Quarter - Drumline in stands

HALFTIME - Show performance - parent help needed with mat and boxes

3rd Quarter - Break, students may visit concessions

4th Quarter - Drumline in stands

POSTGAME - March as a unit back to the band hall; students dismissed when all equipment is put away

PHOTO GALLERY

Remember, the JA Band online photo gallery can always be accessed from the link in the menu bar at the top of the page.

8/25/13 UDPATE

GO RAIDERS

Thank you to the parents who helped with equipment Friday night, and congrats to the JA Band for a fine performance.

Watch for information soon about the JA Band Booster Magazine Sale, which is the most important fundraiser of the year.

JA BAND SCHEDULE 8/26-30

MONDAY, 8/26 - Rehearsal 2:10 - 4:00

TUESDAY, 8/27 - Rehearsal 2:10 - 3:00
COLOR GUARD - 5:00 - 6:00 - on field (Please note the new, earlier starting time for guard rehearsal on Tuesday evenings. The girls will have a break between 6:00 and 6:30)
PERCUSSION - 6:00 - 6:30 - on field
FULL BAND - 6:30 - 8:00 on field

WEDNESDAY, 8/28 - Rehearsal 2:10 - 4:00

THURSDAY, 8/29 - Rehearsal 2:10 - 4:00

FRIDAY, 8/30 - Rehearsal 2:10 - 3:00
No football game for band - football @ St. George in Memphis

Remember the season schedule is always listed to the right, and the calendar is linked in the menu bar above.

BOA INDIANAPOLIS TRIP

Parents traveling to Indianapolis with the band have until September 1 to email trip planner Sue Guindon (sue.guindon@gmail.com) if they wish to pay for their own hotel room with a credit card.

Families who do not do so will automatically be included in the master bill and will be invoiced as such by the Boosters.

PHOTO GALLERY

A few more photos from Friday night, thanks to Chelsea Sekanic; and some from the Ag Museum fundraiser on Thursday, thanks to Jamie Niemeyer:

8/18/13 UPDATE

GO RAIDERS!

Thank you to JA Band members Caroline Burford, Hannah McCowan, and Aaron Dallaire for staying after school on Thursday to help paint the mat.

ARE YOU READY FOR SOME FOOTBALL?

The first football game is this Friday, August 23, when the JA Raiders take on NE Lauderdale at Raider Field.

Here is the typical home game schedule for the band:

5:30 - Report to the band lot for warmup. Guard in band t-shirts, shorts, and sneakers; horns and percussion in half uniform (band t-shirts, black bib pants, all-black calf-high socks, and black band shoes)

6:00 - Return to the band hall to dress in full uniform

PREGAME - Drumline and guard march as a unit around the track to the home stands. Perform National Anthem if requested.

FIRST & SECOND QUARTER - Drumline in stands

HALFTIME - Performance of competition show - Parents needed for mat and boxes

THIRD QUARTER - Break - students may visit concessions if desired

FOURTH QUARTER - Drumline in stands

POSTGAME - Drumline and guard march as a unit to return to the band hall. Students are dismissed when all equipment is put away. Band uniforms should be brought home for washing. Mrs. Carter will take care of the guard uniforms.

Any changes to this schedule will be posted in the weekly blog update.

BOOSTER MEETING

There will be a JA Band Booster meeting at 6:15 pm Tuesday in the band hall, during evening rehearsal. Fall events, fundraisers, the MAIS Marching Band Festival, and travel will be discussed.

At 7:40 on Tuesday, parents who are willing to help with the mat and boxes at halftime of the game Friday should proceed to the Activities Building. We will go over the details and practice at the end of rehearsal.

PARTY HELPER FUNDRAISER

There are still 7 spots available for students age 14 or older and parents to participate in the fundraiser at the Ag Museum on Thursday evening.

Participants will help with carnival games and other party activities for a Horne LLC company party. Helpers need to be at the museum by 5:15. The party will be 6:00 - 9:00, and everyone will stay to tear down equipment, which will be complete before 10:00.

All helpers will receive $55 credit toward their Indy trip fee. Parents may credit their student's account or their own, if they are coming on the trip.

There is one change to the initial information -- a meal break will NOT be provided. To compensate, the company increased the compensation by $5 and moved the report time to 5:15, to allow students time to get something to eat after rehearsal.

Email bcarter@jacksonacademy.org if you are interested in participating.

DEADLINE FOR SIGNING UP IS TOMORROW, MONDAY, AUGUST 19. 

BOA INDIANAPOLIS TRIP

All JA Band families should have received an email last week from trip planner Sue Guindon. Please respond as soon as possible to let her know whether or not you plan to join us for the trip, so that she can finalize lodging and other details. Email sue.guindon@gmail.com if you have any questions.

COLOR GUARD LIONS BAND WORKSHOPS

Details about the upcoming workshops for guard members interested in auditioning for Lions Band can be found at this link: COLOR GUARD WORKSHOPS

Contact Mrs. Carter if you have any questions.

JA BAND SCHEDULE AUGUST 19-23

MONDAY, 8/19 - Rehearsal 2:10 - 4:00

TUESDAY, 8/20 - Rehearsal 2:10 - 3:00
     GUARD - 5:30 - 6:15 - Activities Building
     PERCUSSION - 6:00 - 6:30 - Move to Activities Building
     FULL BAND - 6:30 - 8:00

WEDNESDAY, 8/21 - Rehearsal 2:10 - 4:00

THURSDAY, 8/22 - Rehearsal 2:10 - 4:00

FRIDAY, 8/23 - Rehearsal 2:10 - 3:00, Home football game
     FULL BAND - Report 5:30 - see details in first section above