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If you didn't get to attend the recent Air National Guard Band of the Smoky Mountains concert, then you missed one heck of an evening.  JACB, Inc. sponsored the Thursday, June 29, concert at University School of Jackson.  The free performance featured sets of patriotic, jazz, rock, and concert music that were nothing less than two-hours high-energy, fun, talented entertainment.   The stop in Jackson was one of many for the Air National Guard Band's two-week tour.

JACB's own Lori Nelson Reeves is a member of the Guard Band and performed with them on trumpet, french horn, and as a vocalist and back-up dancer.   (Her back-up vocals and dancing could rival The Supremes)!  Another highlight of the evening was when many of our JACB members got to join the Guard Band members on stage for the patriotic set -- the final performance of the evening.

The Air National Guard Band of the Smoky Mountains is located at McGhee Tyson Air Base near Knoxville, TN.  The band is the official musical ambassador for the Tennessee Air National Guard.  The mission of the band is to support military and civilian functions; to perform at activities involving Department of Defense community relations projects; and, to support local Air Force and Air National Guard recruiting.

The band has performed for the Air Force Thunderbirds, the Navy Blue Angels, numerous State of Tennessee Governors Inaugural Ceremonies, as well as civilian and military performances in 21 states, Jamaica and the Dominican Republic. 

The ability to offer a wide variety of musical programming is a source of great pride for this premiere unit of the Tennessee Air National Guard.  Concerts typically include traditional concert band pieces, military marches, patriotic selections, jazz, rock and country western selections.

           Elections for the 2006-2007 Executive Board will be held at the second rehearsal of the Jazz and Concert bands.  A slate of officers will be presented at the Aug. 21 rehearsal of the Jazz band and at the Aug. 27 Concert band rehearsal.  Please contact any of the Executive Board members for more information.

            Please note that the concert band rehearsal time has expanded thirty minutes.  We now meet until 8:30 p.m.  The extra thirty minutes added to the rehearsal will allow for any special ensemble practice, if needed.

            Thank you to Directors Tom Grant and Gerald McGuire for a wonderful Spring concert!   A very special thank you to the members and guests performing in the concert and jazz bands.  Your hard work and talent made this concert a huge success.

            Have a safe and relaxing summer; and keep practicing.

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