The monthly meeting of the Jay Band Boosters was held last night at the high school. I will try and highlight the information shared.
Chris Holloway with Pro-Photo
Chris Holloway with Pro-Photo briefly addressed the boosters and apologized for any confusion with picture orders from last August. If you have any outstanding issues with your photo order, please contact him at 573-301-9195.
Remember to utilize the SCRIP program!
SCRIP is an easy way to earn money towards your student’s band fees. You can purchase gift cards to some of the stores and businesses you already shop at while at the same time earning money for the Jay Band and your student. If you have any questions, contact Laura Anderson at 573-338-0395 or laura.anderson@jcps.k12.mo.us.
To order:
www.shopwithscrip.com and create your account or sign-in if you already have an account
Our code is 95B7BA3131665
Jazz Competitions and Schedule
Attached, please find the schedule for this Saturday’s Jazz Competition in Cape Girardeau, MO. It is for both Jazz 1 and Jazz 2. Both bands will complete again on Saturday, February 25th in Warrensburg, MO at the UCM competition. Good luck!
Upcoming Pep Band performances
The following bands will perform pep music at select home basketball games. Jeans and a Jays t-shirt or Jay Band t-shirt is appropriate for these performances.
2/9/12 – 6:30 p.m. report time - Wind Ensemble
2/16/12 – 6:30 p.m. report time – Wind Ensemble
2/17/12 – 6:30 p.m. report time – Concert Band
HBA Home Show ~ February 17th-19th
The Jay Band provides concessions at the annual HBA Home Show. This is a fundraiser for the Jay Band. If you are interested in helping, please contact Sharon Knorr at knorr601@aol.com.
Chicago Heritage Trip ~ March 2012
All payments for the Chicago Heritage trip are now due. This includes the chaperone fees. If you haven’t done so already, please send in your payment to Mr. Steve Eubanks as soon as possible.
We are also working on getting an updated performance schedule for Saturday, 3/17/12, that includes the times for the concert band students.
MSHSAA District Music Festival ~ March 30th and 31st
The district 13 festival will again be hosted by Jefferson City High School and held at the Miller Performing Arts Center and Simonsen 9th Grade Center. Large group instrumentals will be held on Friday and small groups and individual contests will be held on Saturday. Please mark this important event on your calendar. Volunteers for concession stand help and door monitors will be requested closer to the date.
All Percussion Concert ~ Thursday, April 5th, 2012
Mark your calendars now for an all percussion concert that will be held on Thursday, April 5th, 2012 at the Miller Center. This will include ensembles from both middle schools along with the high school Jay Band percussion members.
Spaghetti and Jazz ~ Tuesday, April 10th, 2012
The annual Spaghetti and Jazz event will be held on Tuesday, April 10th, 2012 at the high school. Please save the date and plan on inviting friends, neighbors and co-workers to this fun, casual event!
Middle School Music Festival ~ April 14th, 2012
The Middle School Music Festival will once again be hosted by Jefferson City at Lewis & Clark Middle School. This festival includes members of orchestra, band and the vocal music departments. Please save the date!
Red Camaro Raffle ~ IMPORTANT
The Red Camaro raffle has sold just over 1000 tickets to this point. We have to sell a minimum of 1750 tickets to draw for the car. PLEASE help out the future of the Jay Band program and sell the tickets that you have in your possession and contact us if you need more or need to turn in money. If everyone sells the tickets they have checked out, it will be a success. Please make a point to get your tickets sold in the next few weeks. If you need to contact us, you can reply to this e-mail to make it easy! The committee will be selling tickets at the HBA Home Show and at ALL Jay Band events. Thank you in advance for your help with this important fundraiser.
Jay Band Boosters ~ Officers & Committee Chairs for the 2012-2013 School Year
If you are interested in being an officer or a committee chair for next school year, please reply to this e-mail with your name, student name and grade, and your area of interest. Remember, no prior experience is necessary and on-the-job training will be provided!
As always, please contact me if you have any questions, comments or suggestions and I’ll do my best to answer them or find someone who can!
Have a happy, cloudy day!
2012 SEMO Jazz Festival
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Jay Band
Dee Dee Shelton
Volunteer & Membership Coordinator
Jay Band Boosters
690-8191 or deedee.shelton@embarqmail.com
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