All students participating in a performing ensemble are required to complete two performance observations per year. 

JMMS Choir members must attend one LIVE performance and answer several questions about that performance, per semester (2 total).

*ALL OBSERVATION ASSIGNMENTS MUST BE SUBMITTED THROUGH POLARIS.

Students will have ONE WEEK after seeing a performance to complete the assignment.

Assignments turned in one day late may earn 50% credit. Assignments more than 1 day late will not be accepted!

THIS ASSIGNMENT IS WORTH 11% OF THE TOTAL GRADE IN THE 2ND AND 4TH NINE WEEKS. 

ACCEPTABLE PERFORMANCES:

*at the 6th grade level or higher

Choir

Concert band (school band)

Jazz band

Orchestra

Musical

Multicultural music

 Plays, ballets, and popular music concerts including rock/pop, country, Christian rock/contemporary and Trans-Siberian Orchestra will not be accepted.

First semester assignment- due 1/4/22

Second semester assignment- due 5/20/22

See "My Links" at the left for more performance observation ideas

*Please note: the content of some musicals may not be appropriate for middle schoolers. Parents are strongly encouraged to research unfamiliar musicals prior to taking their children to see them.