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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

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

(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  

Summer is just around the corner and there are many great summer music camps in the  area. The following is a list provided by the JAMS Music Department. [maxbutton id=”2″ url=”https://www.fojam.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Music-Summer-Camps.pdf” text=”Open the PDF List” ]

Following up on Deb’s email, we have good news! After school jazz will finally resume. Here are the details: When: The program will be held Mondays, after school from 4:00 PM–5:30 PM Who: All students who registered for after school jazz (both levels) Where: JAMS Band Room Instructor: Deb will be the Monday instructor Cost: Free of charge (FOJAM will absorb the cost of the program for the rest of… Read More »

Thanks to everyone who purchased a hoodie, t-shirt, or tote bag. Your support of the music program at JAMS is much appreciated. All merchandise has been delivered—fingers crossed that you received what you ordered! If you have questions about an order, please (1) check the depths of the backpacks, and then (2) contact me, Gwyneth Casazza, via the info@fojam.org email address. Also, with over 90 kids wearing JAMS Music hoodies,… Read More »

Help support the music program by outfitting your whole family with JAMS Music program attire. Items are available for sale here in the online Shop. The ordering period closes as the end of the week: Friday, November 10.

Seattle JazzED is a non-profit music education organization in the Central District. They are dedicated to creating awesome opportunities for kids and ensuring equal access for all with scholarships and instrument loan assistance. Currently over 500 kids from 70+ schools come through our doors annually. Full and partial scholarships are available for any Seattle JazzED program. Families are encouraged to apply online here: https://www.seattlejazzed.org/apply-for-financial-aid/ A few of the things JazzED… Read More »2017-2018 Seattle JazzED Opportunities

[UPDATE: We weren’t able to gather enough participants to support a Vocal Jazz program this year. Therefore, that offering has been removed from this post and from the registration options.] It’s time to register for after school Jazz. There are three options: Jazz B or Jazz C (pending informal tryout results which will take place September 18 and 19 after school) Please register now. You’ll receive information about how to… Read More »Please register for After School Jazz (Updated)

Where: JAMS Cafeteria When: 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM FOJAM will be sponsoring a pizza and ice cream social. Music students and their parents and guardians are invited to attend an informal get together. Come and socialize, have some dinner, and learn more about the music program. A number of the FOJMA board members will be there. [pdf-embedder url=”https://www.fojam.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Pizza-Dinner-Ice-Cream-Social.pdf” title=”Pizza Dinner Ice Cream Social”] Questions? Email volunteers@fojam.org or info@fojam.org.