Two great opportunities to support our award-winning band in October

• Clinton Arrow Invitational, in the Clinton High School Stadium, October 5th–JA performs at 4:30 p.m.
• Magazine sale packets will be sent home October 2nd to Lower and Middle School students, or contact charlette.oswalt@millsaps.edu for more information.

Musicianship, artistry, skill, precision, and competitiveness are all terms one could use in association with the JA Band. Our dedicated 24-member band puts in the hours of learning and practice so they represent JA with excellence.

To get ready for a year of performance and competition, the band started its season with a nine-day band camp: seven hours a day in the days leading up to the start of school. Once the show is fine-tuned, band members can be heard providing a drum line beat at pep rallies or in the stands at football games. The Jazz Band also supports JA during after-hours events such as Raider Night, an event this Thursday that showcases the seventh through twelfth learning community for JA fifth and sixth graders and prospective students.

Each year a different, creative show is developed based on the music of a particular performer or genre. Music from artists Steely Dan, Chicago, and Yes has enlivened past shows. The competition show this year is titled, A Place for My Stuff, and features the music of the rock band, Radiohead. The music is adapted by JA alumnus, Corey Carter.

The award-winning Jackson Academy Band will kick off its annual magazine sale 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 your existing subscriptions. Please consider buying/renewing your magazines and support the JA band. Magazine subscriptions also make great Christmas and birthday gifts. Please seek out your Lower and Middle School friends to purchase your magazines. You may also contact any band member to purchase magazines. Contact Charlette Oswalt at 601-331-5450 or charlette.oswalt@millsaps.edu with any questions, concerns, or to place an order.