Ensembles:

Marching Band:

(Full Band rehearsals on Monday/Thursday, with games on Friday)

(Colorguard will rehearse Monday/Tuesday/Thursday)

The marching band will provide a "society" and "family" to which all band students can belong. It is a place where the student will learn values and standards, where we all can learn to depend on one another in our pursuit of excellence. The marching band will teach responsibility, doing their fair share, and sticking to a common goal for a group not the individual. We hope the participation in the East Jackson Marching Eagle Band will teach us to value people and respect our peers. We will be a competitive marching unit striving for excellence, while representing our school with incredible community pride. A calendar of rehearsals and performances will be provided in the upcoming months.

Jazz:

Jazz Ensemble (not scheduled as a class; this ensemble will meet before school)

The Jazz Ensemble will begin annually in September, meeting on Tuesday and Friday mornings at 7:30am. The jazz ensemble will perform the true American art form of jazz. The styles range from big band, swing, blues, bebop, funk, rock and sometimes pop. Scat singing and other jazz vocals will be needed and recruited from the band, chorus and school population. The traditional jazz instrumentation will be utilized.

Percussion:

Percussion Ensemble (percussion students in marching, wind ensemble and symphonic band)

The ensemble is made up of all percussionists and pianists. They perform with the marching and symphonic ensembles; as well as provide "percussion ensemble only" performances. The students enrolled will have the opportunity to explore numerous percussive instruments, as well as various styles and techniques in marching and symphonic performance. Music Theory will be taught along with the instrumental performance expectations.

Wind:

Wind Ensemble (most advanced players; determined by audition placement results)

The Symphonic Wind Ensemble will represent the concert portion of our program, with goals parallel to our state and national music standards. Music Theory will be taught along with the instrumental performance expectations. The wind ensemble will reflect the strictest discipline and musical achievement possible. A great marching band is centered on the quality and integrity of an excellent symphonic and ensemble program. We will have some very lofty goals for our symphonic program.

Symphonic:

Symphonic Band (musicians assigned to this ensemble according to audition placement results)

The Symphonic Band will be taught with the same intensity as the Wind Ensemble, but with music literature to accommodate their skill level. Strict discipline and musical excellence is expected. A great marching band is centered on the quality of an excellent symphonic and ensemble program. Music Theory will be taught along with the instrumental music performance expectations.

Colorguard:

Overview-
The Colorguard of East Jackson Marching Band will combine dance, theatrical performances, and the manipulation of flags, sabers, and rifles into simultaneous artistry and pageantry. The Colorguard of a marching band represents the visual story line of the music presented by the musicians. The Colorguard at East Jackson High School will be a major part of the band and will have all the opportunities to perform and travel with the East Jackson Marching Eagle Band. !

Eligibility-
To participate in the East Jackson Colorguard you must qualify through an audition process. Any student, male or female, enrolled at East Jackson High School will be eligible to participate depending on the results of the audition. Prior to an official audition date, several training practices will take place to develop skills in flag, rifle and saber technique; dance and body movement to varying tempo and style will also be emphasized. Students interested will be given advance notice so you can schedule your personal calendar to include attendance at all Pre-Training Colorguard Sessions. An optional Winterguard (Indoor Guard) will be discussed during the Fall Marching season.

To learn more about Winterguard, you can research the activity by visiting the websites listed below. You will find the full mission and purpose of the winter guard activity at www.wgi.org and www.scgonline.org.

Additional Information-
Preparation sessions to get ready for Auditions! Earn 3 points towards your audition score for each "preparation session" you attend---up to 30 of the 100 available points. During the training session you will learn to spin the flag, rifle and learn dance skills from ballet to hip-hop. We will also introduce character role playing from a TV-Movie stage perspective. Come and learn about costumes, stage make-up, and of course hair styling. Each session will offer you more and more knowledge of what the East Jackson Marching Band Colorguard will become. It is especially fun if you have some friends enjoying this activity with you. The Colorguard gets all the special privileges and rights of the Marching Band musician. At the training session you will receive a packet of information discussing the rules and time obligations for being involved in the East Jackson HS Band. NO PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE NEEDED. We will teach you what you need to know.

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Forms

- Permission and Medical Form

- Website Clearance Form

- Email Data Form

- School Instrument Rental

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Director

Miguel Guisasola

Miguel Guisasola,
Band Director EJCHS

Miguel Guisasola is a native of Ellijay, Georgia, and a 2002 graduate of Gilmer High School, where he lettered 4 years in band and track.  During his high school years, he participated in various clubs including 4-H, Youth mentoring Program, and Boy Scouts of America where he earned the rank of Eagle Scout.  Mr. Guisasola graduated from the University of Georgia with his Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education.  He was a trombone and voice major with Dr. Philip Jameson and Dr. Stephanie Tingler respectively.  While at UGA, he was section leader in the Redcoat Marching Band.  He also participated in UGA Wind Symphony, various concert bands, Men’s Glee Club, University Chorus, Basketball Band, and the UGA Trombone Choir.  Prior to East Jackson, he served as the band and chorus director at Henry County Middle School, and as Band Director at Kings Bridge Middle School.  Mr. Guisasola’s bands at both of his previous teaching assignments achieved superior ratings at District Competitions.  He  has been directly involved in planning  and organizing district band events.  Mr. Guisasola is a member of the Georgia Music Educators’ Association and Kappa Kappa Psi National Service Fraternity.  He currently resides in Winder with his wife, the former Allison Lopez, and their two dogs.

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Contact Information

Miguel Guisasola
mguisasola@jackson.k12.ga.us

 

East Jackson Comprehensive High School
1435 Hoods Mill Road
Commerce, GA 30529
Phone: 706.336.8900
Fax: 706.335.2928

Jackson Country Board of Education
1660 Winder Highway
Jefferson, GA 30549
Phone: 706.367.5151
Fax: 706.367.9457

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