On January 28, the Senior Jazz Band performed at the Clark College Jazz Festival in Vancouver, WA. Two outstanding musician awards were given to JAMS students, Jack A. on trombone and Colin B. on trumpet. The Band was invited to play in the finals, and they won first place playing “Take the A-Train” and “Afro Blue.” Congratulations to JAMS Music and to all the students! You can find pictures of our fabulous… Read More »Big Success for the Senior Jazz Band!
FOJAM (Friends of Jane Addams Music) is seeking donations for the Music-a-thon student prize drawing. The prizes will be awarded to students for their participation in Music-a-thon fundraising activities. \ All donations, small or large, are greatly appreciated. Suggested donations are $10-20 gift certificates (restaurants, iTunes, music stores), electronics, or tickets to music events. The student prize drawing will take place during the 2nd week of March. Contact Heather Sanchez(fundraising@fojam.org) with donations or… Read More »Music-a-Thon Donations Needed!
SIGN UP FOR SENIOR JAZZ AUDITIONS Senior Jazz auditions are coming! Go here to sign up: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f084aaea82ea7f49-20162017 You can also find the information letter, requirements, and form on our forms page.
Hi Jazz Families! Our Winter Jazz Night is Wednesday January 13th at 7:00 pm, Nathan Hale HS Performing Arts Center It will be important that kids plan ahead and take home whatever they’ll need for the concert that afternoon, as we won’t have access to JAMS that night. Call Time: 6:30, Nathan Hale band room. Bring instrument and Music! Attire: – Beginning & Junior: Jazz t-shirts, black dress pants/black… Read More »
The JAMS Music calendar has undergone a significant update! Check it out here: 2015-16FOJAMPerformanceCalendar (1-8)
The “Month of Music” fundraising drive, sponsored by Friends of Jane Addams Music (FOJAM) will begin with a special kick-off event on February 4. More details on this event will be coming soon!
Performances and Events for January 2016 Jan. 12: Outreach Vertical Choral Concert at Roosevelt High School (7:00 pm) Jan. 13: Winter Jazz Night (featuring JAMS Jazz Bands) at Nathan Hale High School Performing Arts Center (7:00 pm) Jan. 28: Clark College Jazz Festival in Portland (Senior Jazz Band)
December Concerts at Jane Addams Jane Addams Music Department proudly presents two concerts coming in the month of December: December 10 Orchestra & Choir Winter Concert December 15 Band Winter Concert Both concerts will be at 7:00 in the JAMS Auditorium For more information, check our our Concerts page, where you will also find information about upcoming shows from our local high schools.
The JAMS Music Calendar has been updated. You can see the updated version here.
Enrollment begins soon for Beginning and Junior Jazz After School (JAS) programs. The registration form can be found on the “Calendar and Forms” page or here.