About JA Band Jackson Academy Band 4908 Ridgewood Rd. The High School Band is open to any student grades 7-12 without audition. Although a performance based class, the band offers instruction in all wind and percussive instruments as well as color guard.
Consideration is given to students with keyboard and string skills.
The band program is made up of several performing groups including Marching Band and Concert Band which are open to all students with the self discipline and desire to achieve excellence in performance skills on musical instruments. Winter Guard is open to all girls wishing to develop dance and equipment skills in a competitive performance environment. Jazz Band and Pep Band require the Director's recommendation. The JA Marching Band is a nationally recognized program with competitive appearances in such venues as the Georgia Dome, the RCA Dome in Indianapolis, the TWA Dome in St. Louis and the Alamo Dome in San Antonio. The JA Marching Band is a four time Bands of America Class A Regional Champion and Finalist and a National Champion and finalist.