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). See the PERFORMANCE OBSERVATION folder in Polaris for more information!

*ALL OBSERVATION ASSIGNMENTS MUST BE SUBMITTED IN POLARIS.

Students will have ONE WEEK after seeing a performance to complete the assignment. Assignments submitted within 30 days of seeing a performance may earn 50% credit. Assignments submitted after 30 days will not be accepted.

THIS ASSIGNMENT IS A PRODUCT 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 1/13/25

Second semester assignment- due 5/28/25

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.