4/27/14 UPDATE

JA BAND FUNDRAISER MAY 6 - GYROS & JAZZ

The JA Band members and some special guests -- including Upper School Dean Steve McCartney on trombone, President Elect Cliff Kling on sax, and others -- have been preparing for the Gyros & Jazz event on May 6.

For $25 per person, each guest will receive a delicious dinner entree at Mediterranean Fish & Grill and two hours of musical entertainment. In addition to the JA Jazz Band and guest musicians from campus, some of Jackson's finest musicians will drop in throughout the evening.

Spread the word to family members, friends, coworkers, church families, neighbors, and anyone else who would enjoy good food, good music, and a chance to support these hard-working students.

Contact Vicki Tirman for tickets at tirman4@bellsouth.net.

JA BAND BANQUET

The annual JA Band Banquet will be Thursday, May 8, at the Hilton Jackson.

All JA Band members, grades 6-12, will be recognized for their hard work this year. There will also be pre-dinner entertainment provided by a jazz trio led by renowned local musician Raphael Semmes, and a retrospective slide show.

Thanks to the generosity of the JA Band Boosters, student tickets are complimentary. Tickets for family members are $25 per person. All attendees will need a ticket.

For tickets and to RSVP for your family, please contact Charlette Oswalt at charlette.oswalt@millsaps.edu or text 601-331-5450.

PHOTO GALLERY

Thanks to Charlotte McClellan for sharing the following photos from the jazz band's performance at the Township Jazz Festival on Saturday. The band received MANY compliments for a great show!

 

 

4/21/14 UPDATE

BAND BLOG BULLETS

MARK YOUR CALENDARS: 

- April 26 - Jazz Band at Township Jazz Festival

- May 6 - Jazz Band at Mediterranean Fish & Grill

- May 8 - Band Banquet at Madison Hall at the Hilton Jackson

- May 22 - End of Year Family Pool Party

- July 21-25 and July 28 - August 1 - BAND CAMP

- October 30 - November 2 - BOA San Antonio Super Regional Championships Trip

TOWNSHIP JAZZ FESTIVAL

The Jazz Band will be performing at the Township Jazz Festival on April 26 from 12:00 - 12:30.

The JA Band will be the first performing group, and all students should report to the stage at the Township at Colony Park in Ridgeland by 11:15. Attire is the new polo shirts.

The annual festival is free and a great opportunity to see area high school and college jazz bands as well as some of the metro area's premier jazz talent, including the Vamps, Southern Komfort, and the New Bourbon Street Jazz Band. The headliner this year is the Delfeayo Marsalis Quartet.

In conjunction with the festival, Delfeayo Marsalis is offering a free jazz workshop for high school and college student musicians at the Fusion Coffeehouse on Friday, April 25 at 7:00 pm. Students are encouraged to bring instruments, and anyone is welcome to attend.

JA BAND BOOSTERS

Tickets for the Jazz Band performance and fundraiser at Mediterranean Fish and Grill are now available for purchase and sale to friends and family. The event is Tuesday, May 6, from 6:30 - 8:30 pm, and tickets are $25 per person. This entitles attendees to dinner and entertainment by the jazz band, with featured performances by some of the Jackson area's finest musicians.

For tickets, contact Vicki Tirman at tirman4@bellsouth.net.

The JA Band Banquet will be May 8 at the Hilton Jackson, and the annual end-of-the-year JA Band Family Pool Party will be May 22. Please mark your calendars, and look for more details about both events soon.

4/13/14 UPDATE

JAZZ BAND

The Jazz Band will be performing at the Township Jazz Festival on April 26 from 12:00 - 12:30. The JA Band will be the first performing group, and all students should report to the stage at the Township at Colony Park in Ridgeland by 11:30. Attire is the new polo shirts.

The annual festival is free and a great opportunity to see area high school and college jazz bands as well as some of the metro area's premier jazz talent, including the Vamps, Southern Komfort, and the New Bourbon Street Jazz Band. The headliner this year is the Delfeayo Marsalis Quartet.

In conjunction with the festival, Delfeayo Marsalis is offering a free jazz workshop for high school and college student musicians at the Fusion Coffeehouse on Friday, April 25 at 7:00 pm. Students are encouraged to bring instruments, and anyone is welcome to attend.

JA BAND BOOSTERS

Tickets for the Jazz Band performance and fundraiser at Mediterranean Fish and Grill are now available for purchase and sale to friends and family. The event is Tuesday, May 6, from 6:30 - 8:30 pm, and tickets are $25 per person. This entitles attendees to dinner and entertainment by the jazz band, with featured performances by some of the Jackson area's finest musicians.

For tickets, contact Vicki Tirman at tirman4@bellsouth.net.

PHOTO GALLERY 

Here are a few photos from the Jazz Band's performance at the reception for retiring JA President Peter Jernberg. The band received many compliments from attendees to the event.

4/6/14 UPDATE

BAND BLOG BULLETS

- BOOSTER MEETING TUESDAY, 4/8 - 6:00 in the Band Hall

- JAZZ BAND at Mr. Jernberg's Retirement Reception THURSDAY, 4/10 - 3:15 - 5:00

JAZZ BAND

The JA Jazz Band will perform at Mr. Jernberg's Community Retirement Reception this Thursday, April 10, beginning at 3:15. The band will be just outside the PAC, weather permitting. The band will be recognized during the reception, which should last until about 5:00.

Attire will be the new polo shirts that are being ordered for all band members.

Upcoming Jazz Band events:

APRIL 26 - Township Jazz Festival, Ridgeland - 12:00 - 12:30  performance

MAY 6 - Mediterranean Fish & Grill - Evening performance & fundraiser

MAY 8 - Band Banquet

PHOTO ALBUM

Thanks to Sarah Jane Lowery for these photos of the JA Band at the MAIS Festival:

3/30/14 UPDATE

BAND BLOG BULLETS

- Congrats to the Concert Band and Winter Guard for fantastic performances and successful results!

- The Jazz Band has been invited to perform at the Township Jazz Festival April 26.

- Band Booster Meeting April 8

CONCERT BAND & WINTER GUARD

Congratulations to the JA Band for an outstanding performance at the MAIS Concert Band Festival at Jackson Prep on Friday afternoon.

The band received straight Superior ratings from all judges, and many positive comments as well. David Willson, Director of Bands at Ole Miss, said the band was mature, musical, and well taught. He also said it was "time to spread the word about the excellence of this program."

Thank you to the JA Administration members who came to the concert to support the band: Peter Jernberg, Cliff Kling, David Sykes, and Steve McCartney. Mr. McCartney also came to Holmes CC Saturday night for the MIA Championships for Winter Guard.

The JA Winter Guard members came back on Saturday to rehearse and then travel to Holmes Community College for MIA Championships, where they hoped to continue their undefeated streak for the season. They did that in fine style, earning a Class Championship and the highest score (88.77) of any group for the entire season.

We are extremely proud of these dedicated, intelligent, focused students. They are accomplishing exceptional things and continue to represent Jackson Academy in an exemplary manner.

THANK YOU, PARENTS!

Thank you to Vicki Tirman, Charlette Oswalt, and Catherine Arnold for helping with lunch and transport for the students on Friday.

Thanks also to guard parents Nicki Williams, Chuck Niemeyer, and Kate Bowman for driving students to Holmes on Saturday, and to all the parents who have helped drive all season.

And thank you to ALL the parents who came to support their students at the concert and guard events this week and all season.

JAZZ BAND

With concert season over, the band's efforts will turn to Jazz Band. Here are the scheduled performances:

APRIL 10 - Mr. Jernberg's Retirement Reception - 3:15 - 5:00

APRIL 26 - NEW - Township Jazz Festival in Ridgeland, 12:00 - 12:30

The JA Jazz Band will be the first performing group at the festival, which will include popular local groups like the Vamps, and headliners the Delfeayo Marsalis Quartet. It is good to be back!

MAY 6 - Mediterranean Fish & Grill - Evening performance and fundraiser

MAY 8 - Band Banquet

PHOTO GALLERY

Here are a few more photos from MIA Championships. Look for more concert photos next week. Any parents who have photos should send them to jaband@aol.com.

 

3/23/14 UPDATE

BAND BLOG BULLETS

- Full band rehearsal Tuesday evening, 7:00 - 8:30 pm

- MAIS Concert Band Festival Friday at Jackson Prep - 2:15 performance time, details below

- MIA Championships for Winter Guard are Saturday at Holmes CC, 8:00 pm performance time, details below

- JA Band Booster meeting April 8

CONCERT BAND

Congratulations to the JA Band for an outstanding performance at the Central Mississippi Concert Band Festival at Ridgeland HS on Thursday. The band received all Superior ratings from the judges at the event. Thanks to the families and friends who came to support the band.

This week is the culmination of the concert band season. The students have worked extremely hard to prepare for this final concert, the last opportunity to hear this repertoire. Please make an effort to come to support your students, and encourage family and friends to do so. 

There are no Sectional rehearsals this week.

TUESDAY, 3/25 - Full Band rehearsal 7:00 - 8:30 in the band hall

FRIDAY, 3/28 - Students dismissed from afternoon classes

11:47 - All students report to the Band Hall. Pizza provided for lunch. Change into concert black.
12:30 - Depart for Prep - PARENT DRIVERS NEEDED - email Mr. Carter if you can help.
2:15 - PERFORMANCE TIME

The festival is in the new auditorium at Prep. Attendees should arrive early, as parking will be limited and school traffic will be an issue.

Students will need to be picked up at Prep after the performance. Please see Mr. or Mrs. Carter before leaving with your child.

After this week, the band will concentrate on Jazz, with upcoming performances at Mr. Jernberg's retirement reception on April 10, at Mediterranean Fish and Grill on May 6, and the Band Banquet on May 8.

WINTER GUARD

Congratulations to the undefeated JA Winter Guard for another successful competition. At the Petal MIA show, the JA Guard won their class and earned the highest score not only of the day, but also of all groups throughout the entire MIA season to date.

The Guard will finish the season on Saturday at the MIA Championships at Holmes CC. Please make an effort to come out to watch their final performance. The girls have worked hard all season and represented JA extremely well.

Here is the schedule for Saturday:

SATURDAY, 3/29

12:45 - Rifles report
1:00 - Full Guard rehearsal @ JA
4:15 - Change, Load
5:00 - Depart
7:20 - Warmup
8:00 - PERFORMANCE TIME
11:00 - Full Retreat

 Enjoying a post-competition meal:

 No rest for these hard-working students - rehearsal Sunday to prepare for championships:

3/16 UPDATE

BAND BLOG BULLETS

- Full band rehearsal TUESDAY, 7:00 - 8:30 pm in the band hall

- Central MS Concert Band Festival THURSDAY - 7:45 report time at Ridgeland HS - Details below

- No sectional rehearsals this week

- Winter Guard at Petal HS MIA Show on SATURDAY - 7:00 Performance - Schedule below

CONCERT BAND

The two most important weeks of the concert band season are upon us. Please ensure your students are on time for all events.

TUESDAY, 3/18 - Full Band rehearsal in the Band Hall, 7:00 - 8:30 pm

THURSDAY, 3/20 - Central Mississippi Concert Band Festival at Ridgeland HS

7:45 pm - All band members report to the lobby of the Ridgeland HS auditorium. Attire is concert black, and all students should have horns in cases.

8:50 pm - Performance time, families and friends are welcome.

This performance will include the premiere performance of the original composition "LEGACY: The Leadership and Vision of Peter Jernberg", composed by Jason Mathena, in honor of JA President Peter Jernberg, who will be retiring at the end of this school year. It will also be performed at Jackson Prep on March 28.





TUESDAY, 3/25 - Full Band rehearsal in the Band Hall, 7:00 - 8:30 pm

FRIDAY, 3/28 - MAIS Concert Band Festival at Jackson Prep, early afternoon performance, details TBA. Families and friends are welcome.

WINTER GUARD

SATURDAY, 3/22
12:45 - Rifles rehearse at JA
1:00 - Full Guard rehearse at JA
3:30 - Change, load
4:00 - Depart for Petal HS
5:45 - Arrive Petal
6:30 - Warmup
7:00 - PERFORMANCE
7:55 - Retreat
Load, Depart for Cracker Barrel
8:30 - 9:30 - Dinner at Cracker Barrel
11:30 - Arrive at JA

SUNDAY, 3/23
2:00 - 5:30 - Rehearsal at JA

SATURDAY, 3/29 - MIA CHAMPIONSHIPS at Holmes CC - Schedule TBA