Jackson Heights Cobra Pep Band

The Rockin' Cobra Pep Band is off to a great start!  We have already had 3 performances!  The band is 36 members strong and we have multiple members who couldn't be in class with us due to schedule conflicts.  We appreciate those members stepping up and performing with us at games.  

Highlights of class to date are "Friday Speeches" by our very own band president Caleb Sullivan! with an occasional "guest speaker". (or joke teller!)

Caleb Sullivan band president

guest speaker Kaleb Keehn

Other highlights include birthday treats (which

 are always appreciated) and an occasional visit from Ed! (our Manning Music Road Man)

The band will be adding their enthusiasm to PINK OUT! night on October 29 to help the cheerleaders raise awareness of Breast Cancer and prevention.

 Another Friday, another home game!!!  The band has been very busy this year.  We will be back "in action" on Friday, October 4th as the Cobras take on the Troy Trojans.

We are so appreciative of the new lights in the Cobra Stadium!
We no longer have to haul out and connect lighting for the band!!!
HURRAY!!!!!

Pep Band Rocks!!!!

 

The Jackson Heights High School Pep Band has been "Rockin' the School" since the first day!!!  We have performed for the Fall Pep Rally and the first home football game.  We are preparing to play this Friday once again!  The band plays well together and enjoys the camaraderie of hanging out with other musicians!

There are also members of the band that are preparing to audition for the North East District Honor band in November and this is quite an extensive audition process.

Mrs. Holliday is proud of all the band members and the effort they put forth!

 

Senior-Tara Lierz

 

PERCUSSION ROCKIN'

Alexis Rieschick-Trumpet, Becca Gibson-Trumpet
Kay Andrews-Tenor Sax, Tara Lierz-Clarinet

 



JH Performs for Teacher of the Year Banquet

5 Jackson Heights High School students performed Sunday, September 8 at the "Kansas Teacher of the Year Banquet" in Topeka, Kansas.  Adam Amon, Tara Lierz, Kaitlynn Little, Maggie Rostetter, and Hannah Williams played duets and small ensembles for the banquet at the Topeka Ramada Inn Convention Center.  The students practiced on their own time and performed almost an hour's worth of music for a very appreciative crowd.

JH Woodwind Ensemble
 

 

Kaitlynn Little and Adam Amon
 

 

Hannah Williams and Maggie Rostetter

 

Tara Lierz and Mrs. Holliday



Jackson Heights Musicians Do Well At Regionals!!!!

17 Entries from the Jackson Heights High School Music Department have qualified for State Solo and Ensemble Festival in Salina on Saturday April 27!  We are so proud of our musicians!!!
The following groups and solos have qualified:

COBRA SINGERS

AIDAN ALLEN-VOCAL SOLO

CLARINET QUARTET-TARA LIERZ, COURTNEY BLUM, JESSICA WENGER, SOPHIE WAMEGO

WOODWIND QUARTET-TARA LIERZ, JESSICA WENGER, BLAKE FUND, AIDAN ALLEN

JH MEN’S ENSEMBLE-ZEV ALLEN, CALEB BAKER, TAYLOR COLLINS, ERIC MELLENBRUCH, GARRETT WICHMAN

FLUTE QUARTET-AIDAN ALLEN, BLAKE FUND, EMILY BOWHAY, JESSICA BLUM

PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE-ALEX LIERZ, ZEV ALLEN, CALEB BAKER, SETH HOLLIDAY, LANCE COE

SAX QUARTET 2- JOSIE BINKLEY, KRIS SMITH, KAY ANDREWS, CODY HOLLIDAY

COURTNEY BLUM-CLARINET SOLO

GARRETT WICHMAN-VOCAL SOLO

ZEV ALLEN-XLOPHONE SOLO

ADAM AMON-SAXOPHONE SOLO

CALEB SULLIVAN-TROMBONE SOLO

SAX QUARTET 1- KAITLYNN LITTLE, JOSIE BINKLEY, CODY HOLLIDAY, ADAM AMON

TARA LIERZ-CLARINET SOLO

KAITLYNN LITTLE-SAXOPHONE SOLO

AIDAN ALLEN-FLUTE SOLO

 

 

CONGRATULATIONS AND GOOD LUCK!!!

JHHS Band Winner of "Carol Nigus Spirit Award" for Most Enthusiastic Band!

The JHHS Band decked out in crazy attire and many glow sticks, was able to accomplish the desired task Halloween Night by defending their title as "The Most Enthusiastic Band" in the Hiawatha Halloween Parade!!  The band "danced and played" their way down the parade route with screaming fans and dancing kids on the sides.  Mrs. Holliday is very proud of her unconvential band and the way they entertained the crowds.  Go Cobras!!!!

DANCING!

Why YES the butterfly is
wearing a Duck HAT!!!

Blinking Pumpkin head!

Friends
 

The Band Seniors led by example in their CRAZY WAYS!!

Go Seniors!!

Dancing Skeletons!

A man of many instruments

Cute
 

High School Band To March In Halloween Parade!

The Jackson Heights High School Band will be "marching" in the upcoming Hiawatha Halloween Parade.  Our band will be trying to retain the title of "Most Enthusiastic Band"  and bring home the "Carol Nigus" award for spirit.  The band has been honing it's band-dancing skills both inside the gym and out on the road (weather permitting).  If you want to see some CRAZY COBRA dancing and hear some GREAT music.....make your way to Hiawatha on Halloween evening.  The parade starts at 7 and there will be candy all over the place!  See YOU there....you won't be able to miss us!