Band

Objectives:

• To identify and understand the fundamental elements of music.
• To explore a range of musical styles and traditions.
• To develop students’ ability to make music both individually and collaboratively in an ensemble.
• To emphasize teamwork, responsibility, communication of performing as an ensemble.
• To reach a level of proficiency that supports musical excellence through expressive and technically accurate performances.

2024

Hornet Invitational - Class A 

• 2nd place Band 
• 2nd place Guard 
• 3rd place Percussion 

Bethel University Renaissance - Class C 

• 2nd place Band 

Dyer County Choctaw Classic - Class A 

• 1st Place Band 
• 1st Place Color Guard 
• 3rd Place Percussion 

Division 1 State Marching Band Championship 

• Excellent Percussion Rating 
• Excellent Color Guard Rating 
• Excellent Band Rating 

2022 

Hornet Invitational - Class 4A

• 2nd place band
• 2nd place color guard 

Division 1 State Championship

• Superior Guard
• Superior Percussion
• Excellent Band
• 6th place finals

Bethel University Renaissance - Class C

• 1st place band
• Best in Class percussion
• Best in Class color guard

Huntington Marching Invitational - Class AA

• 3rd place band
• 1st place percussion

Gibson County Invitational - Class A

• 1st place preliminary band
• 1st place preliminary guard
• 2nd place preliminary percussion

Station Camp Marching Invitational - Class D

• 2nd place band

2021 

Hornet Invitational - Class A

• 1st place band
• 1st place percussion
• 1st place color guard

Bethel University Renaissance - Class 2C

• 1st place band
• 1st place color guard
• 1st place percussion

Tennessee Division I State Marching Band Championship

• 2nd place color guard preliminary
• 4th place band finals
• Excellent band
• Superior color guard
• Superior percussion

Gibson County Invitational - Class 2A

• 2nd place preliminary percussion
• 1st place preliminary color guard
• 1st place preliminary band
• 7th place band finals

UTM Aviators Marching Band Invitational - Class A

• 2nd place band
• 3rd place percussion
• 2nd place color guard

Huntington Marching Invitational - Class A

• 2nd place band
• 1st place percussion
• 1st place color guard,

 

High School Band is open to 8th-12th grade students with a minimum of one and a half years of band experience. This ensemble represents the most experienced and capable performers and is the premier performing ensemble at Jackson Christian. Students are expected to perform as part of the Eagle Marching Band/Pep Band and/or the Concert Band. Attendance at summer training camps and after school rehearsals is required for their respective ensemble(s). Students may earn either Fine Art or elective high school credits. Students are expected to attend all performances and give significant time to individual practice. Students are graded on participation at performances as well as quizzes based on the repertoire of the particular season. Students are provided significant opportunities to compete within the west Tennessee region as well as with other local ensembles. The Eagle Marching Band performs at all home varsity football games. The marching band will also perform at four local competitions and competes in the Division I State Marching Championship annually. The Concert Band performs annually at the Christmas and Spring Concerts and WTSBOA Concert Festival. 

The Music Program seeks to provide instruction of music on a level that promotes intellectual and social development as well as development of personal responsibility and work ethic. These developments are, above all, sought to be taught in a Christian environment, encouraging Christian morals and attitudes.

 

Beginners band is open to all 6th grade students and meets for one hour during the day for three quarters of the school year. Students learn the basics of reading music and performing on a specific instrument. The Beginning Band gives two performances a year at the annual Christmas and Spring Concerts. They also join the intermediate and Senior High bands for a joint performance at the West Tennessee Strawberry Festival. Students are expected to give time to individual practice. Students are graded by participation in performances, practice logs, and playing quizzes. 

Intermediate band is open only to 7th grade students with at least one semester of band experience and meets for one hour during the day for the entire school year. This ensemble is the training group for the Senior High Band. Students continue to learn more advanced musical concepts from notation and performance. Students are expected to give more time to individual practice (minimum of 1 hour per week). Students will be given regular weekly playing quizzes and will be expected to learn at minimum eight major scales. Students are provided opportunities to compete within the west Tennessee region and occasionally perform with the Senior High Concert Band in the Spring semester. The Intermediate Band gives a minimum of two performances a year at the annual Christmas and Spring Concerts.