10/27/13 UPDATE

BAND BLOG BULLETS

- Home Game Friday - Senior Night - Halftime performance

Parent help needed for mat and boxes, please come to support our two seniors. 

PLEASE CONFIRM WITH TERRI FISHER (tfisher@jacksonacademy.org) TO ENSURE WE HAVE ENOUGH HELP ON THE FIELD.

- Millsaps Homecoming Football game Saturday - 1:00 - 4:00 - Band will perform as a drumline in the stands. Parents may attend, tickets $10 per person. Dropoff and parking info coming this week.

- INDY trip in less than two weeks 

Students should begin to discuss with their teachers how to make up work they will miss (or complete it in advance) on the two days of excused absences, Nov 7 & 8.

We are starting to collect donations of individually packaged snacks and drinks (water, Gatorade, soft drinks) for the trip. Please drop off any donations in the band hall, marked INDY.

MAIS MARCHING BAND FESTIVAL

Thank you to ALL the parents who came out to help on Saturday. Thanks to your time and efforts, the event was a positive experience for all the groups in attendance, and a good fundraising opportunity for the Boosters. Special thanks to Hope Burford for spearheading the volunteer signups.

Special mention for the following visitors who contributed to the success of the event:

  - Mohamad Schuman - Associate Director of Bands, USM - Judge
  - Dwight Hollingsworth - Supervisor of Music, Harrison County Schools - Judge
  - Mickey Mangum - Director of Bands, Clinton HS - Judge
  - Sharon Laird, Director of Bands, Oak Grove HS - Announcer
  - Doug Thomas - Band Director at Starkville HS - Consulted at rehearsal and helped with the mat
  - Former JA Band Members Annie Campbell & John Humphreys - Helped with the mat

BAND BOOSTERS

The JA Band Boosters had a busy week, with a fundraising booth at the JA Carnival last Tuesday in addition to the Festival on Saturday. Thanks to Catherine Arnold and all those who helped at the booth.

The students and staff are very appreciative of the dinners provided by the boosters on game nights this season. The band has been well-fueled for their performances and enjoy the camaraderie of the shared meals.

JA BAND SCHEDULE 10/28 - 11/2

MONDAY, 10/28 - Rehearsal 2:10 - 4:00

TUESDAY, 10/29 - Rehearsal 2:10 - 3:00
COLOR GUARD - 5:00 - 6:00 on the field
HORNS & PERCUSSION - 6:00 for warmup and equipment movement
FULL BAND - 6:30 - 8:00 on the field

WEDNESDAY, 10/30 - Rehearsal 2:10 - 4:00

THURSDAY, 10/31 - Rehearsal 2:10 - 4:00

FRIDAY, 11/1 - Rehearsal 2:10 - 3:00
HOME FOOTBALL GAME - SENIOR NIGHT
5:30 - Report to parking lot in half uniform
HALFTIME PERFORMANCE - with Senior Night Recognition - Parent help needed

SATURDAY, 11/2 - Millsaps Homecoming Football game - 1:00 - 4:00 - Jeans and band t-shirts
Dropoff and parking details TBA when available this week. Family tickets will be available at $10 per person. Contact Terri Fisher (tfisher@jacksonacademy.org) if you need help transporting your student for the game.

PHOTO GALLERY

Thank you to Charlotte McClellan and Tim McCowan for sharing their photos from the MAIS Fest on Saturday. More are posted online in the JA Band Photo Gallery: MAIS FESTIVAL 2013

10/20/13 UPDATE

BAND BLOG BULLETS

- MAIS Marching Band Festival this Saturday, October 26 - Updates from organizer Hope Burford:

1.  We have obtained permission to sell our own food for concessions. Since this 

is not a JA Athletic event, this gives us the opportunity to make a great deal 

more money. 

2.  We are asking any parents who would like to make/give a donation of drinks 

(soda products MUST be Pepsi), snacks, or baked goods packaged to sell for 

concessions. Contact Hope by Wednesday. 

3. Everyone who volunteered will be receiving a reminder this week giving them 

their assignments and times to report for set-up for your area. 

4. Contact Hope Burford at 601-540-5479 or hburford@jacksonacademy.org for any questions, to volunteer, or about donations. 

5. Let's make this a fine time for visiting students! #RaiderNation 

SEE SCHEDULE BELOW FOR STUDENT INFORMATION FOR SATURDAY

- JA Band Boosters at the JA Carnival this Tuesday, October 22 - from Catherine Arnold:

The Band Boosters will be selling Great American cookie cake slices at the JA Fall Carnival's Teen Alley this Tuesday, October 22 from 5-8 pm to raise money for the BOA trip. If you'd like to help, contact Catherine Arnold (cell/text 601-668-1172).  Our booth will be located along the fence near the track and band hall. Tell your friends to stop by and support the Band by buying a yummy cookie treat!

- Band at Millsaps Homecoming Game on Saturday, November 2 - 1:00 - 4:00 - The band will perform as a drum line in the stands. Details in the blog next week. In return for the participation of all band members, Millsaps will make a $1000 donation to the JA Band, which we plan to use toward the Indy trip.

JA BAND SCHEDULE 10/21-26

MONDAY, 10/21 - Rehearsal 2:10 - 4:00

TUESDAY, 10/22 - NO AFTERSCHOOL REHEARSAL - JA Carnival 

WEDNESDAY, 10/23 - Rehearsal 2:10 - 4:00

THURSDAY, 10/24 - Rehearsal 2:10 - 4:00

FRIDAY, 10/25 - Rehearsal 2:10 - 3:00, AWAY football game at MRA 

5:00 - Dinner provided by Boosters available in the Band Hall

5:30 - CARPOOLS depart for MRA - contact Terri Fisher (tfisher@jacksonacademy.org) if you need help with transportation for your student

6:30 - ALL BAND MEMBERS report to the meeting spot at MRA, in jeans and band t-shirts. We will enter as a group to proceed to the stands with drums. MAP:

Post Game - Be sure to check with Mr. Carter before departing with your student.

SATURDAY, 10/26 - MAIS Marching Band Festival at JA

See top of the blog update for volunteer information.

STUDENT SCHEDULE: 
1:30 - Full Band Rehearsal in Activities Building
3:00 - Change into uniform in Band Hall
4:00 - Performance

Schedule of performances:

2:45 - Presbyterian Christian School 

3:00 - Jackson Prep

3:15 - Starkville Academy

3:30 - Copiah Academy

3:45 - Hillcrest Christian School

4:00 - Jackson Academy

4:15 - Awards

Thank you to all the parents who are volunteering their time to make the event run smoothly and to make it a positive experience for these visiting student musicians, parents, and administrators.

10/14/13 UPDATE

BAND BLOG BULLETS

- MAIS Marching Band Festival October 26 @ JA - If you have not yet signed up for a volunteer role, contact Hope Burford (hburford@jacksonacademy.org) this week. We need everyone to help out to make this a successful event.

- PROGRAM ADS - Must be to Sue Guindon (sue.guindon@gmail.com) by Thursday, October 17 to be included in the program. If you would like to use a current season photo for your child, hundreds have been posted from the weekend, at the links in the photo gallery section below.

- MILLSAPS HOMECOMING GAME - The band has been invited to perform as a drumline in the stands at the Millsaps homecoming football game on Saturday, November 2, from 1:00 - 4:00. In exchange for the band's participation, Millsaps will make a $1000 contribution to the JA Band that we plan to use toward the Indy trip.

- No rehearsal Wednesday this week - PSAT Day - Study hall seventh period for 7th & 8th Graders

WHAT A WEEKEND!

The JA Band had a successful weekend, with a big home football game, a fantastic rehearsal, and their best performance of the year at the Pearl Marching Invitational.

The band earned the following honors at Pearl:

FIRST PLACE - Music
SECOND PLACE - Guard, Visual, and General Effect
SECOND PLACE OVERALL

Thank you to ALL the parents who contributed so much to the students' experience this weekend. Whether it was preparing food for our band Friday before the game, bringing food to share with the Prep band, helping in the visitors' concession stand (with no advance notice!), helping with the mat and boxes at both performances, driving students to Pearl, or helping in any other way, our JA Band families stepped up big time. Your contributions in support of your students have been a big part of their positive experience this year.

BAND BOOSTER UPDATE

MAGAZINE SALES wrap up this week, October 18. Please support the sale, which is traditionally the largest fundraiser of the year.

PURPLE POLO SHIRTS for those traveling to Indy (or anyone else who would like one) are available for purchase for $17.

The order MUST be to Charlette Oswalt (charlette.oswalt@millsaps.edu) by NOON TOMORROW (Tuesday). 

Specify size and style (mens or womens, XS to 4XL). Here is a photo of the shirts, which will have the JA Band logo in light gray:

INDY TRIP UPDATE

JA Band trip planner Sue Guindon visited this week to provide updates about the Indy trip, which is just over three weeks away.

Here is the basic itinerary:

THURSDAY, November 7
6:30 am - Report to Band Hall, load bus
Fast food lunch and dinner stops
9:00 pm - Arrive at Crowne Plaza Indianapolis Airport

FRIDAY, November 8
10:00 - Rehearsal at SportZone
1:00 - Lunch and fun at Dave & Busters
3:00 - Castleton Square Mall
6:00 - Lucas Oil Stadium to watch prelim performances

SATURDAY, November 9
11:30 (approximate) - PRELIMINARY PERFORMANCE
1:00 - Lunch at Buca di Beppo
2:00 - Circle Centre Mall or Stadium
3:30 - All to Stadium, Preliminary Awards
Evening schedule determined by results

SUNDAY, November 10
9:00 - Depart hotel
1:00 - Lunch at Lambert's Cafe
Fast food dinner/snack stop
8:30 - Arrive JA

Students will need approximately $60 for meals that are not included (Breakfasts, Dave & Busters, and Buca di Beppo are included in the trip fee).

Thursday and Friday, November 7 & 8 will be excused absences from school. Students should begin discussing any work they will miss with their teachers. We will have wifi available on the bus and at the hotel, and will have quiet study time on the bus both ways.

For families who are not traveling with the band to Indy, a live stream of the event is available for purchase ($19 for one event) at the following link: BOA Video

JA BAND SCHEDULE 10/15-18

TUESDAY, 10/15 - Rehearsal 2:10 - 3:00
COLOR GUARD - 5:00 - 6:00 on the field
HORNS & PERCUSSION - 6:00 for warmup and equipment movement
FULL BAND - 6:30 - 8:00 on the field

WEDNESDAY, 10/16 - NO REHEARSAL - Study hall 2:10 - 3:00 for 7th & 8th grade band members

THURSDAY, 10/17 - Rehearsal 2:10 - 4:00

FRIDAY, 10/18 - Rehearsal 2:10 - 3:00 - No Game

PHOTO GALLERY

Hundreds of photos have been posted to the JA Band online photo gallery at the following links:

FALL 2013
PEARL REHEARSAL & COMPETITION

Also, JA parent and professional photographer Eddie Hanebuth has shared the link to football game photos he has taken of the band. Here are the links:

GAME 1 HALFTIME
HILLCREST GAME
PREP GAME

A few samples from the JA Band Photo Gallery:

 

 

 

 

10/6/13 UPDATE

Congratulations to the JA Band for an exceptional performance Saturday at the Clinton Arrow Invitational. The band earned the following awards:

CLASS 4A: First Place Band, Music, Color Guard, and Visual Effect

OVERALL: Third Place (First Place Petal HS, Second Place Germantown HS)
Music and Visual - Second Overall
General Effect - Third Overall

Thank you to the parents who helped all weekend. Special thanks to all the FIELD CREW members -- this show would not make it onto the field with out them -- and to Charlette Oswalt and Jamie Niemeyer for organizing meals for the students.

Thanks also to Charlotte McClellan for the photos posted on the blog tonight. There are more of Charlotte's photos in the online gallery: CLINTON 2013, and on the JA Band Facebook page.

JA BAND BOOSTERS

MONTHLY BOOSTER MEETING - TUESDAY, October 8 - 7:00 in the Band Hall, during evening rehearsal. Trip planner Sue Guindon will be here to discuss the Indy trip.

This is also the last booster meeting before the MAIS Festival at JA on October 26. EVERYONE'S help is needed to run a successful event, such as the Clinton boosters accomplished on Saturday. Please try to attend.

MAGAZINE SALE is up and running - please support the sale, which is traditionally the largest fundraiser each year.

MAIS FESTIVAL PROGRAM ADS - All JA Band families should have received an email about purchasing ads in the program for the Festival. These are due by October 15. Email Sue Guindon (sue.guindon@gmail.com) if you did not receive the information or with any questions.

JA BAND SCHEDULE 10/7-12

MONDAY, 10/7 - Rehearsal 2:10 - 4:00

TUESDAY, 10/8 - Rehearsal 2:10 - 3:00
COLOR GUARD - 5:00 - 6:00 - On the field
HORNS & PERCUSSION - 6:00 - Warmup and move equipment
FULL BAND - 6:30 - 8:00 on the field
BOOSTER MEETING - 7:00 - Band Hall

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

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

FRIDAY, 10/11 - Rehearsal 2:10 - 3:00 - Home game vs. Prep
5:30 - Report time to practice lot in half uniform
HALFTIME - Show performance
Third Quarter - Break
Post Game - Students dismissed when equipment is put away

SATURDAY, 10/12 - PEARL MARCHING INVITATIONAL

2:00 - 4:00 - Rehearsal at JA
Load Trucks
Pizza provided for band members
Change into uniform
6:00 - Carpools depart for Pearl - contact Terri Fisher if you need transportation for your student
6:30 - Report time at Pearl - drop off details will be provided via email this week
7:40 - Warmup
9:00 - PERFORMANCE TIME
9:45 - Awards

Check with Mr. or Mrs. Carter before leaving with your student after awards.

Full Schedule - Pearl Invitational
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

PHOTO GALLERY

 

 

 

 

 

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