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Friends of Jane Addams Music

Order Your 2018-2019 Merchandise!

UPDATED The window for ordering has closed. We have some merchandise for sale, please contact us at info@fojam.org if you are interested! Sale Extended to November 14th! Look Good and Support the Music Program Wondering what your child will wear for the rest of the year? Worry no more! FOJAM has a hoodie and a fantastic assortment of t-shirts for sale. Help support the music program by outfitting your whole… Read More »Order Your 2018-2019 Merchandise!

Music Recruitment Day on Tuesday, October 30th

Friends of Jane Addams Music (FOJAM) is seeking volunteers to chaperone the Music Recruitment Day on Tuesday, October 30th. JAMS is getting ready to welcome 5th grade students from local feeder schools to the music program’s Recruitment Day which will be held Tuesday Oct. 30 from morning bell (8:45 am) to 1pm. The students will watch performances by JAMS choir, orchestra and band ensembles, take a tour, meet older students… Read More »Music Recruitment Day on Tuesday, October 30th

FOJAM Needs YOU!

We’re still looking for volunteers to fill board positions and non-board volunteer spots. Open Board Positions Fundraising Chair Volunteer Coordinator If you’d like to be on next year’s board, please contact FOJAM at info@fojam.org or volunteers@fojam.org. Non-Board Open Volunteer Positions Merchandise Coordinator Music Library Back to School enrichment packet Choir Liaison Orchestra concert programs Concert Coordinator for Band, Orchestra, Choir or Sr. Jazz AV Recorder for Band, Orchestra, Choir, or Sr.… Read More »FOJAM Needs YOU!

Sliverwood Trip Reminder

Hello All, We are all getting ready for fun at the Silverwood Field Trip!! You’ll find the packing list (included with the signup sheets) here. [maxbutton id=”3″ url=”https://www.fojam.org/?attachment_id=2405″ text=”Open the Packing List” ]

Wild Waves Key Dates and Forms

When: Saturday, June 9 Time: 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM Which Groups:  Junior Band Junior Orchestra Junior Jazz Intermediate Choir Where: Music in the Parks at Wild Waves Forms must be turned in by May 18! Don’t have a copy of the forms? [maxbutton id=”3″ url=”https://wp.me/a4XUAu-Cz” text=”Open Wild Waves Forms” ]

Photo Info for Bellevue Jazz Festival

Vakker Portraits will be setup at the Bellevue Jazz Festival Friday and Saturday to photograph your participating bands. We are looking forward to this fun event! Here’s a flyer with information for parents. [maxbutton id=”2″ url=”https://wp.me/a4XUAu-Cl” ] Please come directly to the photography area in the lower gym immediately following your performance. We will take two poses of each group – a formally posed one and a fun one. Please be prepared to help our photographer… Read More »Photo Info for Bellevue Jazz Festival

Junior Jazz at Bellevue Jazz Festival

Hi Junior Jazz Families! Hopefully, you’ve been getting the hard copies of information I’ve been sending home…if not, here’s an update on the Bellevue HS Jazz Festival on Friday, May 4! Permission slips were distributed on Monday and must be returned by next Monday, April 30. If you didn’t receive the permission slip, an electronic version is available here. [maxbutton id=”3″ url=”https://wp.me/a4XUAu-Ce” ] Students who do not attend rehearsal on… Read More »Junior Jazz at Bellevue Jazz Festival

Senior Jazz Auditions

Friday, May 11 after school This year we are changing up our system. We will have one audition date – Friday, May 11, after school. Expect to be at school until around 6:00. Everyone will play together—it will be similar to a jazz rehearsal, and we will have members of the current band here to help out and play with you! What to Expect Here’s what you’ll need to know:… Read More »Senior Jazz Auditions

Incoming Sixth Grade Signup

(Updated 4/13) Incoming 6th grade placement meetings occur Friday, April 20 (band only) and the week of April 23. Please use the links to Signup Genius below to reserve a placement meeting time. Band sign up: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f084aaea82ea7f49-incoming1/26078239 Orchestra sign up: www.SignUpGenius.com/go/20F0B4DABA729A1F49-incoming1