About Us

JAMM is a non-profit organization inspired by El Sistema in Venezuela, which uses music as a vehicle for social change. Through music, this program develops youth resiliency, teamwork, and self-confidence to empower, inspire and strengthen communities.

Download JAMM's Final Report for 2020-21

Our Mission

JAMM is a tuition free music program, which helps children and youth develop focus, self-control, leadership skills, and teamwork through ensemble. Students experience success through community performance and daily practice, and understand that effort and persistence help them overcome life’s challenges.

Our Core Values

Leadership
Partnership
Equity
Inclusion
Quality
Engagement
​Service

JAMM at a Glance for 2021-2022

  • 510 students served in three elementary schools and one middle school within the Juneau School District
  • 267 kindergartners and 1st graders receive 1.5 hrs/wk of violin during school hours.
  • 4 hours of after-school programming offered twice a week
  • 212 students will participate in our after-school program.

JAMM Featured in The Power of Music
PBS/Learner Annenberg Series

JAMM continues to serve as a nationally-recognized teacher training site and inspiration for El Sistema-inspired school models. JAMM is featured in several of the episodes produced by PBS and Annenberg Learner Professional Series called The Power of Music: P-5 Teaching Inspired by El Sistema.