2026 CCFY - JAMMS: Journalism As Music, Multimedia, & Songwriting - Session 1

Mon, 22 Jun, 2026 at 11:00 am UTC-04:00

2148 Newnan Street, East Point, GA, United States, Georgia 30344 | Atlanta

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2026 CCFY - JAMMS: Journalism As Music, Multimedia, & Songwriting - Session 1
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$125 | Ages 11 - 18 | 6 Classes | Through conversation, participants collaborate to write songs that deepen cultural awareness and build bridges between diverse backgrounds and divided communities. Bring your lunch; snacks and supplies provided.

ABOUT:
JAMMS program (Journalism As Music, Multimedia, and Songwriting) is a culturally immersive, experiential intensive for youth and adults. Rich and meaningful conversations open the door for participants to learn about each other's backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences. From these conversations, participants choose a theme to collectively write a song and create a multimedia production. In addition to their original song, participants will also have the opportunity to learn and perform during a culminating concert a couple of the more than 70 JAMMS songs have been written, recorded, and performed by hundreds from around the world. JAMMS sessions are open to musicians and non-musicians alike, and are led by professional musicians, multimedia creators, and educators trained in MIC's unique facilitation methodology.

DATES & TIMES for SESSION 1:
Mon, June 22, 2026 | 11AM - 4PM
Tues, June 23, 2026 | 11AM - 4PM
Wed, June 24, 2026 | 11AM - 4PM
Thu, June 25, 2026 | 11AM - 4PM
Fri, June 26, 2026 | 11AM - 4PM
Sat, June 27, 2026 | 11AM - 4PM

WHAT TO EXPECT:
- Students are required to attend all classes in the series.
- Students will be asked to provide daily check ins/evaluations.
- Light snacks will be provided.
- Supplies will be provided.

WHAT TO BRING:
- Students will need to bring a packed lunch each day to the program (Required).
- Students are also invited (but not required), to bring the following items to the program:
- Composition notebook (for writing and drawing)
- Writing utensils (pencils or pens)
- Musical instruments
- Costumes and/or props (possibly for music video)

**After Registering Parents/Guardians will be contacted via email in order to complete required paperwork and receive important updates.

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2148 Newnan Street, East Point, GA, United States, Georgia 30344, 2148 Newnan St, Atlanta, GA 30344-1739, United States

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