Teaching Activism Through Jazz
ll White musicians who make a living playing Black music have a moral obligation to speak about racial injustice…
Read More…It is a strange and trying time for all of us in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. We certainly understand times are tough for you, as they are for us. We have been proud to bring JAZZed for free all these many years and we will continue to provide you with complimentary subscriptions during the pandemic. However, we would like your consideration in these difficult times to help support our efforts here at JAZZed to keep our information flowing and to provide you with a continuous stream of current and vital information when you need it the most.
It is with the utmost sincerity that we ask you to consider supporting our efforts here with a small donation which will allow our staff the ability to keep these interesting stories about your chosen career coming to you in a consistent and timely basis. Your consideration is greatly appreciated. We at JAZZed wish nothing but the best for you, your school, your family, and co-workers. We hope you continue to remain healthy during this most strenuous of times.
ll White musicians who make a living playing Black music have a moral obligation to speak about racial injustice…
Read More…The success or failure of your students’ jazz festival performances, experience and fate might be determined before a note is taught or performed.
Read More…Some rehearsal techniques that create a more student-centered rehearsal environment that increases student engagement.
Read More…Teachers need to have some specific skills in order to be effective as a conductor of a jazz ensemble.
Read More…Large Ensemble Improvisation and the Young Musicians of the Visionary Youth Orchestra
Read More…A look at developing student-teacher and peer relationships that truly hold lasting meaning and significance.
Read More…James Carter Collaborates with the Eastman School of Music.
Read More…To some, the title of this article may appear redundant. What is being taught through school big bands if not jazz?
Read More…By Harry Schnipper AUTHOR DISCLAIMER: This article is not intended to encapsulate every aspect of our industry. The business of music is all about uncovering quantifiable solutions to pragmatic problems. It is also about making more money, at the very least, and about earning a living at the same time. The simple act of making […]
Read More…