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  • Home
  • About
    • JAMS Bands >
      • Wind Ensemble
      • Concert Band
      • Symphonic Band
      • Music Conversion Band
      • Jazz Band
    • JAMS Orchestras >
      • Chamber Orchestra
      • Symphony Orchestra
      • String Orchestra
    • Directors
    • Music Clinicians
    • Contact
  • Why Music?
  • Support JAMS Music!
  • Calendar
  • MORE...
    • John Adams Middle School
    • Santa Monica High School Music
    • Santa Monica-Malibu USD
    • Aeries Student Information System
    • Music Links
    • Summer Music Opportunities
Welcome to the 2024-25 John Adams Middle School Instrumental Music Program!
The John Adams Middle School Instrumental Music program provides unique musical opportunities for students of all experiences and backgrounds.  We are pleased to offer three levels of bands and orchestras - there is a place for everyone within our music community!  



​Come join the JAMS Instrumental Music program!
Want to learn a new instrument?
Looking to explore a fun music adventure?  
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Click HERE to see what we have to offer!​
(And you don't need any previous experience!)
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​Did you know that high levels of active music participation can make our students smarter? 

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

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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.

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amaha 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!


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