"Virtual Rehearsals"

For the remainder of the 2019-20 academic year, the JAMS Instrumental Music program will be practicing remote instruction and distance learning through "Virtual Rehearsals."

Just as our students would follow an agenda during our rehearsals at school, there will be a similar list of items to complete for each week of "Virtual Rehearsals" via SmartMusic and Google Classroom. Using the "virtual agenda," students are expected to regulate their daily practice over the course of the week - just as they would when school is in session.

Office Hours

Ms. Woo and Mr. Garnreiter will hold dedicated "office hours" every Monday through Friday between 12:00 - 2:00pm. During this time, we will be available for immediate support through emails, messages through Google Classroom, and video conferences via Zoom or Google Meet.

Grading

We will be using a "flexible grading" system for all "Virtual Rehearsals." While we are not using our traditional 4-point performance rubric, we will be collecting and evaluating student work by checking-off in Illuminate (√) what is submitted through SmartMusic and Google Classroom. Most importantly, we are not looking for "perfect" work...only "best" work!

WEEKLY VIDEO MESSAGES

"Virtual Rehearsals" Week 1 (March 17 - 20)

"Virtual Rehearsals" Week 3 (March 30 - April 3)

"Virtual Rehearsals" Week 2 (March 23-27)

"Virtual Rehearsals" Week 4 (April 22 - 29)

"Virtual Rehearsals" Week 5 (April 29 - May 6)

"Virtual Rehearsals" Week 6 (May 6 - 13)

"Virtual Rehearsals" Week 7 (May 13 - 20)

"Virtual Rehearsals" Week 8 (May 20 - 27)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Please click HERE to read the growing list of questions (and answers!) for all things related to our "Virtual Rehearsals."