Jazz for Young People

Jazz for Young People on Tour brings outstanding jazz artists and performances to NYC and metropolitan area schools. Based on the Wynton Marsalis and Sandra Day O'Connor Let Freedom Swing: Conversations on Jazz and Democracy curriculum, the 2012-13 JFYP on Tour program will include three performances, each with a unique theme, led by the same jazz ensemble. This will allow for deeper engagement between students, teachers, and musicians.

Jazz for Young People on Tour is intended for grades K-8 and is only available as a three-part series to NYC Department of Education schools.  Attendance for concerts cannot exceed 150 students.

FALL 2012 Concert

Let Freedom Swing
October 15 - November 9, 2012

This concert will illustrate the ideals of American democracy through the lens of America's greatest and most democratic art form -- jazz.

WINTER 2013 Concert

Jazz and Civil Rights
January 28 - February 22, 2013

The 1950s and 1960s were a time of social and political upheaval in America. This was reflected in the music of the era, and inspired some of the most passionate and emotional performances and compositions in the history of jazz. This concert will focus on the music and personalities of this time period, and demonstrate the impact of jazz as a form of protest and instrument of social change.

SPRING 2013 Concert

Jazz and the Harlem Renaissance
May 6 - 24, 2013

The Harlem Renaissance was a period of flourishing artistic expression and cultural activity during the 1920s and 1930s, based in the vibrant New York City neighborhood. During this time, some of Harlem's leading black writers, artists, musicians, and political thinkers emerged at the forefront of American culture. "Harlem, in our minds," Duke Ellington remembered, had "the world's most glamorous atmosphere. We had to go there." This concert will focus on the innovations and achievements of this era and the importance of Harlem in the development of jazz.

Mailing List for Upcoming Concerts

If you would like to be on our e-mail list please send your name, school name, email to jfypschools@jalc.org.

Questions?

Please contact the JFYP Team at (212) 258-9974 or email jfypschools@jalc.org.

Narrated with warmth and humor by Wynton Marsalis, the Jazz for Young People Curriculum will help introduce listeners of all ages to this uniquely American art form. Though primarily intended for 4th–9th grade students, the lessons contained in the multimedia kit are adaptable for general music education, high school and college-level courses such as music appreciation or introduction to jazz, by and for musicians and non-musicians alike. Covering core jazz concepts such as swing, form, style and improvisation, the accessible, interactive lessons, with audio examples and included activities, can be divided into individual units or taught as a semester-long program of study.

Each curriculum kit includes:

• A 10-CD set (including one CD-ROM) of music performed by the LCJO and special guests.
• An in-depth Teaching Guide
• A set of 30 Student Guides
• A behind-the-scenes video

$299.95 (Plus $15 shipping and handling)
To order visit, alfred.com/jalc.

NEA Jazz in the Schools

In partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), Jazz at Lincoln center has produced a free educational resource for high school teachers of social studies, history, and music. NEA Jazz in the Schools explores jazz as an indigenous American art form and as a means to understand American history. This web-based curriculum and DVD toolkit includes a teacher's guide of five curricular units with teacher tips, cross-curricular activities, and assessment methods. Each kit also includes student materials, a timeline poster, and audio and video resources.

For more information, visit www.neajazzintheschools.org.

The materials below will help you to prepare your students or family for an upcoming Jazz at Lincoln Center concert. Included are resource guides with classroom activities, photos, and artist bios, as well as streaming audio of concert repertoire, and audio lessons narrated by Wynton Marsalis and concert artists.

"What is Latin Jazz"

February 8-9, 2013
Concert Resource Guide

"Let Freedom Swing!"

Fall 2012 - Spring 2013
Concert Resource Guide for Jazz for Young People on Tour: Let Freedom Swing (PDF)

Fall: Let Freedom Swing

Track 1: Stompin’ at the Savoy - Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong
Track 2: It Don’t Mean a Thing if it Ain’t Got That Swing - Duke Ellington

Winter: Jazz and Civil Rights

Track 3: Fables of Faubus - Charles Mingus
Track 4: Alabama - John Coltrane

Spring: Jazz and the Harlem Renaissance

Track 5: Ain’t Misbehavin’ - Fats Waller
Track 6: Black and Tan Fantasy - Duke Ellington

“Jazz and Imagination”

April 16-20 and 23-27, 2012
Concert Resource Guide for Jazz for Young People on Tour: Jazz and Imagination (PDF)

"What is Improvisation?"

February 10-11, 2012
Teacher's Resource Guide (PDF)

Listening and Analyzing Activity

Little Liza Jane - Narrated by Wynton Marsalis

Track 1 Little Liza Jane: Step 1
Track 2 Little Liza Jane: Step 2
Track 3 Little Liza Jane: Play Along

"Who is Duke Ellington?"

November 4 & 5, 2011
Teacher's Resource Guide (PDF)

Concert Repertoire

Black and Tan Fantasy
It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)
Mood Indigo
East St Louis Toodle-oo
Take the A Train

Listening and Analyzing Activity

Harlem Airshaft - Narrated by Wynton Marsalis

Track 1 (Intro)
Track 2
Track 3 (Break on Harlem Airshaft)
Track 4
Track 5 (Demonstration of Riffs)
Track 6
Track 7 (Trumpet solo with Ellington's background material)
Track 8
Track 9 (Wynton demonstrates accented beat)
Track 10
Track 11 (Ellington orchestrates "big four")
Track 12
Track 13 (Shout chorus)
Track 14
Track 15 (Harlem Airshaft)