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Elementary School Jazzistry is for Elementary School students, from kindergarten on up!
Students are dazzled
Nothing compares to seeing the musical instruments, getting to know the artists and hearing the sound of a live jazz band in full swing. Students become engaged
Vincent York steps out in front of the band and talks directly to them, using playful anecdotes, marching, singing and jazzed up versions of familiar tunes to win them over. Jazzistry’s goal is to delight them with a type of music that most young people dismiss as old fashioned and to shed new light on history. With Jazzistry's help, students make their own connections to music and history! Students learn that jazz is an American treasure Jazzistry explores the African roots of jazz, influenced by many other cultures and developed over a century by Americans of African descent. Jazzistry shows this music has enriched our lives as Americans in more ways than we can count! Jazzistry is a jumping off place for learning lots more!
OPTIONAL LINKS TO JAZZISTRY A band workshop (only available in conjunction with Jazzistry)
It’s optimal to
offer this right after the performance and it can be structured in
several ways. Band members can meet as individuals with six small
groups of students (10-15). Or the entire band can meet with a larger
group of students and focus on a theme relevant to the group. Here are
examples of themes that can be covered in 60 minutes by the band or
individuals: music from a historical period, a cross section of music
from different eras, about their instruments, about improvisation, etc.
An artist-in-residency with Vincent (only available in conjunction with Jazzistry).This intimate, interactive session with Vincent York is ideally suited to groups of 30-35 and, if scheduled in advance of Jazzistry, adds greatly to student appreciation because of a personal connection with Vincent York. The content focus covered in a 60-minute session can vary. Vincent can introduce them to jazz, touch on the timeline of jazz history, focus on a specific period on that timeline, demonstrate all his instruments, etc.
Districts have tailored their residency programs to suit their needs. In one district, Vincent visited a few select classrooms in nine elementary schools, two per day over two weeks. In another district, Vincent conducted three sessions per day over three consecutive days, to meet with groups of 10th grade American history students.
WHO GETS FUNDING HELP? Jazzistry gives a big thank you to schools that can pay the full performance fee. By not dipping into the helping fund, these schools give others unable to afford Jazzistry the opportunity for financial aid. If a school lacks the budget for Jazzistry, it can apply for a $500 scholarship from the Jazzistry fund supported with monies from foundation grants, corporate sponsorship and individual gifts. The fund is replenished annually. The award is based on need and availability of funding. SPECIAL NOTE TO EDUCATORS The Jazzistry performance is an ideal presentation at educational conferences for teachers or administrators.
Length of presentation:45 to 80 minutes, adapted as needed
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