Three Earn Coveted Lion’s Band Spots

December 1, 2016 / All News

Three JA band members have been honored with spots on the 2017 Mississippi Lion’s All-State Band, which travels internationally each summer for competition. Claire Ross, Alexander Schott, and Bryant Thaxton will join other musicians from across Mississippi as they represent our state and their school. Bryant earned first chair in tuba, Alex earned second chair in trombone and Claire earned third chair in dance. Congratulations! For more information, see the Lion’s Band website at misslionsband.org.

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