The Board of Education is re-flooring the band room and auditorium.
As a result, we cannot have a band parents meeting in July. Below,
please find reports from all committee members for your review, as
well as the forms we need completed for the coming year.
The forms are due back to a MEMBER OF THE BAND PARENTS BOARD by August
16. I have some forms from some students but I need all of the forms
for everyone – so please look through the attachments and complete the
ones you did not do. Uniform forms (found on the website) for all
incoming freshmen are due ASAP. Assessments are due according to the
schedule on the attached report.
It is imperative that we have contact information (phone numbers and
email addresses) for you and your child. Please also contact us with
any changes as they arise. Times and details of band events can
change at moment's notice and we need to be able to communicate with
everyone.
If your child wants to be in both the band and the ROTC programs,
guidance can help them do both. Please contact the guidance
department.
As usual, we are happy to answer any questions you have at any time
and welcome any and all help and suggestions.
The August - November band season is exciting and busy.
Come and get involved and enjoy this wonderful band with your child!
Make sure you are wearing comfortable shoes and bring plenty of water to drink!!!
DCI show at TCNJ: Posted: June 7th, 2010
The attending corps are the Jersey Surf, Carolina Crown, Bluecoats, Boston Crusaders, Phantom Regiment, Crossmen and the Spirit.
Jackson Liberty will be hosting the Phantom Regiment the night before. As a result, the Liberty Band Parents are pre-selling tickets to the show. They have $25 and $15 seats currently in stock.
After a summer of evening rehearsals, the band season gets into full swing with the start of band camp. During band camp, drill is set and memorized and practiced over and over until the show runs smoothly, then it is practiced some more! Although camp is a lot of work, the students all look forward to it every year and have a great time.
Band Camp Schedule: Monday, August 16th – Thursday, August 19th 8:00AM –4:00PM
Monday, August 23rd – Wednesday, August 25th 8:00AM –4:00PM
Thursday, August 26th –- 8:00AM –12:00PM
Thursday, August 26th – 7:00PM – Parent’s Performance
Optional Activity: Pool Party at Howell Point Swim Club Wednesday, August 25th - 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Helpful Hints:
Wear socks & sneakers (to avoid blisters). You might want to bring a
second pair of socks & sneakers in case the first gets wet. No Flip-Flops
allowed.
SHOES & SHIRTS MUST BE WORN AT ALL TIMES!!!
Wear a hat, sunglasses & lots of SUNSCREEN!!!
Girls – avoid white shirts which become see-through when wet
Bug spray is recommended.
Bring more water than you think you’ll drink – it gets very hot out on the practice field! Most students bring coolers & thermoses.
Bring your lunch & snacks (fruit’s the best)– there will be several breaks during the day and you’ll want to eat. Students will not be allowed to leave school property (even if you drive) to go to WaWa or AllStar Bagels.
A camp chair or towel to relax on during breaks is suggested.
Have your instrument ALL READY TO GO! Extra reeds/oils etc. you may need.
Be ready to start at 8:00AM (arrive 7:45AM).
Bring Little Pad notebook to write DRILL SPOTS as well as pencils to write with.
Bring RAG to wipe off your instruments after you sweat all over them
Bring in your music (if you need to)
Bring in your BEST ATTITUDE !!!
Our Honor Guard for this years marching
band show will be using a flag that was part of Iraqi freedom!
Attention Band/Color Guard Members: Posted: June 25th, 2010
The
Home Competition will be here before you know it, and it's not too early to start selling ads to earn credits for your assessment account. Click on the link, print the form, and get started. Make sure you have the 2010 "permission to fundraise" form completed first.
Drum Captain: Richard McIntosh assisted by Joe Canero
Pit Captain: Kaitlyn Sharkey assisted by Ashley Ormsby
(Warming up the Band)
Brass: Shaun Flynn, Woodwinds: Eugene Garner
Band Officers: (Sergeants assisted by Corporals)
Flutes:
Ashley Sousa assisted by Kaitlyn Devrous
Clarinets:
John Lanni assisted by Kim Dwyer
Alto Saxes:
Ian Maher assisted by Christina Mulvihill
Bari Saxes:
Kevin Dickinson
Trumpets:
Matt Lanni assisted by Evan Rudenjak
Mellos:
Dillon Smith assisted by Erin Kelley
Lower Winds:
Mike Kaba assisted by Dave Montgomery, Erin Sharp
Tubas:
Amy Wilson
Snares:
Joe Canero
Tenors:
Rich McIntosh
Bass:
Brandon Sneddon
Cymbals:
Rich Sabol
Responsibilities: Major Generals: Conduct the Music (make sure that ALL Section leaders are teaching the same dynamics, articulations, phrasing Captains: Teach the entire group to March as one! One technique, One style! Make sure of all the pops, and posture…Etc…Assist in cleaning the drill! and Assist is Discipline of the Band!!! Sergeants : Teach the Music, Teach the Individual Marching Corporals: Assist the Sergeants Honor Guard: Private First Class
2009-2010 Marching Band Season
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Attention Seniors, Alumni and Former Band Parents:
Are you
interested in keeping up with the Jackson Jaguar Band and
their various activities? We are starting an Alumni Group
for the band. You are welcome to join if you are a former
band member or band parent (or will be once graduation
occurs in June!). If you want to receive occasional e-mails
about the band (upcoming events, large raffles, etc.),
please send your name and email address to
jaguarbandalum@yahoo.com
2010-11 Required Forms
Please note that all forms are to be turned into the Band Parents regardless of what is stated on the form
because band camp starts before school!
