Its that time of year again! 8th Grade Night is just around the corner and will prove to be a fun night for all 

Rehearsal: October 10th at 2:45 pm at HS
After school rehearsal is on Thursday, October 10th from 2:45 pm to 4 pm at the High School. Students will need to find a ride to and from this rehearsal. For those who would like to ride the bus, a bus pass giving permission for your student to ride from the JH to the HS must be turned in October 9th. 

Performance: October 11th at 6:35 pm at HS Stadium 
Doors to the HS Band Room will open at 4:30. Student may put cases in the Band room.(Percussion students will wheel cases down to the field to ease transport. Plan to arrive early to provide time to set up practice pads)  All students must be at the HS Football Field by 5 pm. The performance will start around 6:35/ 6:40 pm during the pre-game of the football game. Students will remain with the HS Marching Band for the remainder of the game. The Boosters will be providing hot dogs, chips and water for students during third quarter. However, if a student would like something else please send them with money for concessions. 
Students can be picked up at the conclusion of the football game at the front of the High School. 

Remind: 
Direct link- https://www.remind.com/join/k8kgdk
Texts: send @k8kgdk to 81010


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JAJH 7th & 8th Grade Band Spring Concert!!
Tuesday, May 8th @ 7:00 p.m.
at the Jonathan Alder High School Auditeria

The front doors to J.A.H.S. will be open by 6:00 p.m.  The auditeria
is straight ahead, across from the courtyard, on the left.  
This is a dress-up occasion.
7th Grade Band members should report to the Band Room by 6:30 p.m.
8th Grade Band Report to the Stage no later than 6:30 p.m
*All JAJH band students will need to bring their instruments
And music home with them on this day*

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact:
hennigju@japioneers.org for Mr. Hennig
lewisje@japioneers.org for Ms. Lewis

Junior High School Solo and Ensemble is right around the corner. Students will be receiving their performance times mid this week and will be performing on Saturday, April 14th at Central Crossing High School. A map will be provided when you arrive to find your performance space and warm-up area. All students are asked to arrive an hour prior to their performance time. This is a dress up occasion. 

Note: Parents- you may NOT film or photograph your student while they perform. Per OMEA Rules, students will disqualified if any unauthorized documentation of their performance is created. 
 
As always if you have any questions, feel free to contact a director! 

JAJH 7th & 8th Grade
Band Cookie Concert!!

Thursday, March 1st @ 7:00 p.m.
at the Jonathan Alder High School Auditeria

The front doors to J.A.H.S. will be open by 6:00 p.m. The auditeria is straight ahead, across from the courtyard, on the left.  
This is a dress-up occasion.

7th Grade Band members should report to the Band Room by 6:30 p.m.
8th Grade Band Report to the Choir Room no later than 6:30 p.m
*All JAJH band students will need to bring their instruments 
And music home with them on this day*

We are also asking 7th Grade families bring 2 dozen cookies 
to share for the event. (one set per family) 
No one pays for cookies!
8th Grade families are asked to bring a few canned goods that will 
be donated to the Plain City Food Pantry.
We look forward to performing for you and seeing you there!

*During intermission, 8th Grade Band members will be “passing the hat” to 
collect donations to benefit our Band program*

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact:
hennigju@japioneers.org for Mr. Hennig
lewisje@japioneers.org for Ms. Lewis ​

A tradition that has continued for many years! This year the 8th grade band students will be joining the High School "Pride of the Pioneers" Marching Band during the October 6th Homecoming Game! The students will be marching and playing pregame! After 8th graders are asked to stick around until half-time when they get to watch the Half-Time Show. Alder spirit wear is great for this evening! 
Students will then be released to parents at the game. 

In order to prepare for such a great performance, we ask the 8th graders to travel to the High School Thursday, October 5th to rehearse with the HS Band. Students will be given bus passes to shuttle over to the HS that must be signed by a parent. 

If you have any questions, or concerns please contact Mr. Hennig or Ms. Lewis! 

We look forward to a wonderful evening!!