Welcome to the 2022-23 John Adams Middle School Instrumental Music Program!
​The JAMS Instrumental Music website provides up-to-date information about our ensembles, performances, and special events and activities.  In addition, JAMS band and orchestra students will be able to keep current with their academic responsibilities and due dates for their respective ensembles, including weekly SmartMusic and Google Classroom assignments, and playing assessments. 


​Fall Festival of Music 2022!




​BRAVI TUTTI!
Congratulations to our orchestra and band musicians on their first performances of the year!

Missed the concerts?  View our live stream recordings!
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Orchestras - stay tuned for an updated recording (apologies for the audio track troubles!)
Bands - click HERE
Thinking about joining the JAMS Instrumental Music program?
Looking to explore a fun music adventure?  Want to learn a new instrument?  
Click HERE to enjoy an overview of your future music opportunities!​
So proud of our young musicians!
Rehearsing and performing in the new JAMS Performing Arts Center!
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Did you know that high levels of active music participation can make our students smarter? 

A recent study (December 2020) from MIT shows that learning to play an instrument increases brain power.  Click HERE for more details!

​How is the importance of music education benefiting our young musicians at JAMS?  Click HERE to find out!
The JAMS Instrumental Music Program Featured in Yamaha Videos!
The Yamaha Corporation is one of the world’s foremost multinational conglomerates with a wide range of products, including musical instruments.  Yamaha is also widely-recognized as a leader and advocate in the field of music education through their commitment to professional development opportunities and artistic music collaborations for music educators at the local, state, and national levels.
Yamaha MusicEssentials/DonorsChoose
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The JAMS Instrumental Music program has received significant project funding from DonorsChoose, the online charity organization that supports public schools from across the country with much-needed materials and experiences for students.

With many generous donations from our JAMS community, along with those from the Chevron Corporation and the Yamaha Corporation of America, our projects were fully funded, thus benefiting our string, woodwind, brass, and percussion students with essential materials and equipment needed.
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Our DonorsChoose projects specifically caught the eye of the Yamaha Corporation, and consequently, the JAMS Instrumental Music program was featured in a short video that emphasizes the importance of music education in our schools.  Please click HERE to enjoy the video!
​Yamaha "Welcome to Orchestra"
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In addition to being the world's largest manufacturer of musical instruments, the Yamaha Corporation is also widely known for its music education programs that began in the 1950s.

​The first step of a musical journey often starts with a child asking about different instrument options.  For many families, there are questions about how to begin the process of choosing an instrument that is compatible for their child as well as exploring the supports that are needed to foster growth and inspire confidence for a successful musical experience.

Yamaha has created a number of resources for parents who want to encourage their child into entering the world of music.  The JAMS Instrumental Music program was invited to participate in a brief video that showcases all the instruments of the string family (violin, viola, cello, bass).  Please click HERE to enjoy the video!

Resources

Required Supplies and Keys to Success
SmartMusic and Google Classroom
Daily Practice Goals
Rubrics
​Embouchure Guides
News and Events
​Helpful Links
FAQ's
Mindfulness​
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