5/26/14 UPDATE

BAND CAMP 2014

Here are the dates and times for Band Camp 2014:

HORNS & PERCUSSION

Monday, July 21 - Friday, July 25
Monday, July 28 - Friday, Aug 1

8:30 - 11:30 and 1:00 - 5:00 each day

COLOR GUARD

Wednesday, July 23 - Friday, July 25
8:30 - 11:30 and 1:00 - 5:00 each day

Saturday, July 26 - 8:30 - 11:30 and 1:00 - 4:00
Sunday, July 27- 2:00 - 6:00

Monday, July 28 - Friday, Aug 1
8:30 - 11:30 and 1:00 - 5:00 each day

This schedule will allow the Guard to work more extensively with the choreographer and show designer on Saturday and Sunday.

The Premiere Performance for family and friends will be Friday, Aug 1 at 4:00.

It is vital that we have all band members present for all days of band camp. The entire show -- music, choreography, & drill -- will be taught during these two weeks.

JA BAND STAFF 2014

We are pleased to announce the appointment of our new percussion instructor, Steven Ross.

A native of Madison, MS, Mr. Ross holds Bachelors and Masters degrees in Music Education from USM. He was a member of and instructor with the Troopers DCI corps for several years.

For the past 4 years, Steven has been an assistant band director/percussion instructor at Madison Central HS.

Jeff Namian will return to write the drill for the 2014 competition show. Mr. Namian, the registrar at the New York School of Interior Design, is a long-time JA Band collaborator, beginning in 1994. He has designed many ground-breaking show for both marching band and winter guard, including several WGI medalists. He has served as an adjudicator for DCI and WGI, and is a member of the WGI Hall of Fame.

New to the JA Band staff this year will be choreographer Rick Subel. Mr. Subel is a respected choreographer in the WGI and DCI communities, having directed, written for and taught such groups as the Crossmen, Paramount, and Santa Clara Vanguard.

WINTER GUARD 2014

The Jackson Academy Winter Guard 2014 video has been posted to YouTube:

5/18/14 UPDATE

BAND BLOG BULLETS

- BAND UNIFORM TURN-IN THIS WEEK - Uniforms must be clean and neatly hung in uniform bag labeled with name.

- FAMILY POOL PARTY Thursday at the Jackson Yacht Club -- Thank you, McCowan family!

Congratulations to our JA Band seniors, Samantha Hill and Zack McWilliams! A few pics:

Guard members stick together!

BAND CAMP 2014 - July 21-25 and July 28 - August 1

5/11/14 UPDATE

BAND BLOG BULLETS

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

- UNIFORMS need to be turned in this week -- cleaned and hung neatly in uniform bag labeled with the student's name.

- POOL PARTY May 22 at the Jackson Yacht Club -- Junior High 6:30 - 9:30,  High School 6:30 - 10:30



Thanks to everyone who was able to come to the Band Banquet this week to recognize the hard-working JA Band members. It has been a great year.

Thank you to Charlette Oswalt for organizing the event, and special thanks to Terri Fisher, for her service as Band Booster President the past three years.

Thanks also to everyone who supported the Jazz Band fundraiser at Mediterranean Fish and Grill. It was a full house and a high energy event.

FALL 2014

Looking ahead, be sure to mark your calendars for the following events. We will communicate any changes or additions as soon as we are aware of them.

BAND CAMP - July 21-25 and July 28 - August 1 - 8:30-11:30 and 1:00-5:00 each day

AUGUST 22 - Away football game @ NE Lauderdale, Meridian
AUGUST 29 - Home football game
SEPT 12 - Home football game
SEPT 26 - Home football game
OCTOBER 3 - Home football game
OCTOBER 4 - CLINTON ARROW INVITATIONAL
OCTOBER 10 - Away football game @ Prep
OCTOBER 11 - PEARL INVITATIONAL
OCTOBER 24 - Home football game
OCTOBER 25 - MAIS MARCHING BAND FESTIVAL @ JA
OCTOBER 30 - NOVEMBER 2 - BOA SAN ANTONIO SUPER REGIONAL
NOVEMBER 7 - Home football game
NOVEMBER 14 - Football Playoffs
NOVEMBER 21 - Football Championships

PHOTO & VIDEO GALLERY

Here are the Retrospective slide show video and the video of the JA Band performance at the MAIS Marching Band Festival:





Thanks to Charlotte McClellan for the photos from the Band Banquet. More of those photos can be found at this link: BAND BANQUET

 

 

 

 

 

 

5/4/14 UPDATE

BLOG BULLETS

- GYROS & JAZZ fundraiser TUESDAY at Mediterranean Fish & Grill - LAST CHANCE to hear the JA Jazz Band this year!

- BAND BANQUET RSVP DEADLINE is MONDAY! The venue requires a head count Monday afternoon. Contact Charlette Oswalt at charlette.oswalt@millsaps.edu or 601-331-5450.

JA BAND FUNDRAISER - GYROS & JAZZ

Don't miss this last opportunity to hear the JA Band this year, along with special guest musicians including JA President Elect Cliff Kling on sax and Upper School Dean Steve McCartney on trombone.

Tickets are $25 per person, which entitles the ticket holder to dinner and entertainment at Mediterranean Fish & Grill in Ridgeland. All proceeds will benefit the JA Band.

The band members have worked extremely hard the past few months developing their jazz repertoire and would love a large audience. Please join us and spread the word to family and friends.

For tickets, contact Vicki Tirman at tirman4@bellsouth.net. Tickets will also be available at the door.

Students should arrive at the restaurant by 6:00 Tuesday. Attire is the JA Band polos and khakis.

BAND BANQUET 2014

The JA Band Banquet is an opportunity to recognize the efforts of every band member throughout the school year. In addition to awards, the evening will include live jazz entertainment from local musician Raphael Semmes and friends, plus a retrospective slide show of the year.

The students will not be performing at the banquet, to allow them to relax and enjoy the evening. Tickets for family members and guests are $25 per person.

THE DEADLINE for RSVPs for the banquet is MONDAY afternoon, when the venue requires a head count. Don't be left out, contact Charlette Oswalt at charlette.oswalt@millsaps.edu, or 601-331-5450.

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.