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High school Jazzistry is for High School students!
Jazzistry reinforces American history curriculum History comes to life in every chapter of Jazzistry’s story. Example: American jazz spread to Europe after World War I when a group of African Americans soldiers became the jazz heroes of Paris. Lt. James Reese Europe had been ordered to do the job of bandleader as well as to serve as commanding officer of the Harlem Hellfighters,15th Regiment Machine Gun Battalion. Jazz expresses feelings Music served as the outlet for emotions. For millions of enslaved Africans in the mid 1800’s, spirituals and blues forms developed as their covert way of expressing joy, sorrow, desire, suffering and hope. Under the yoke of oppression, self-expression survived and manifested itself in jazz as improvisation. Jazzistry catches students off guard Surprised by the familiarity of the music heard in Jazzistry, students are also intrigued by the relationship of jazz to most forms of popular music today. Jazz Factoid: The last album, Doo-Bop, of jazz giant Miles Davis was released after his death in 1991 and contained the distinct and emphatic accents of rap and the dance rhythms of hip hop! Jazz gives a context for discussing social issues The racial integration of jazz occurred late in its development. Long years of segregation influenced its texture, artistic direction and limited acceptance despite its overwhelming transformation of white American culture. Example: Billy Holiday sang the controversial lyrics of Strange Fruit, an anti-lynching signature song, as an artist's social commentary on the reality of Jim Crow South. 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. Price: $600. 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. Price: $350-$500 per session 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. Price: $1600.
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