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Jazz in America
History through MusicCreated by: Melanie Bunch
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Hey ya’ll! I’m Jazzy Jeff.I’m going to help you learn all about Jazz music – my
favorite subject of course!
Now Listen up all you crazy cats, we’re going to journey back in time to discover how Jazz became America's music.
“Jazzy Jeff”
JazzQuestions we will explore together
What is Jazz?
Where did Jazz originate?
What types of instruments are traditionally associated with a Jazz band?
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What cultures are traditionally associated with Jazz?
How did Jazz impact history and our culture today?
Who are some of the original Jazz performers?
More questions for us to discuss
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Play in your own “Jazz” Band
Create a “Jazzy & Snazzy” presentation
Prepare a traditional Jazz era meal
What will we do?
Hey, my favorite band, the Jazz Tones!
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Log on to:
http://pbskids.org/jazz/index.html
Let’s get started!
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Discuss with me…
History
Elements of Jazz
Performers/composers
Instruments
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Spasm Band, New Orleans - Courtesy Hogan Jazz Archive, Tulane Univeristy
Jazz Time Line – Focus: Early 1900’s1900 ♪ 1920 ♪ 1930 ♪ 1940 ♪ 1950 ♪ 1960 ♪ 1970 ♪ 1980 ♪ 1990 ♪ 2000 ♪ Future
Let’s Explore…
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What Jazz Elements Do I use?
• Improvisation “in the moment”
• Rhythm “sounds and silences”
• Syncopation “stressed-out beats”
• Harmony “simultaneously pitches and chords”
"I'll play it and tell you what it is later" -Miles Davis
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Listen to your teacher play!
Listen to Improvisation
Listen to the Rhythm
Hear the Syncopation
Hear the Harmony
Sound Bytes…
JazzResearch and Explore
Project 1
Step 1: Access your electronic worksheets
Step 2: Use the internet to research the questions on your Electronic Worksheet
Step 3: Turn in your Electronic Worksheets for review
Don’t forget to save your information!
JazzPresentation
• Mini-biography on your selected performer
• Music composed or performed by your Jazz “Great”
• Photographs of your performer
• A picture of your favorite Jazz instrument and a bullets that describe the instrument
• Timeline of Jazz music that includes one historical fact about the Jazz era
1920
Now it’s your turn. Create a presentation
like mine that includes:
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Take a look at my presentation
Click Here
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Presentation
Jazz in America
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Present your PowerPoint to the class and explain:• Your performer and who they were
• Share your selected song
• What instrument you selected and why
• Discuss your historical fact
• Additional fun information you found
Show me what you’ve found…
JazzPerformance Teasers & Palate
Pleasers Project 3
JazzOn-Stage with the “Duke”
Let’s IMPROVISE!
• Clap in 2/4 time
• Clap in 2/2 time
• Play “Satin Doll” as a group
Duke in Concert
Let’s Eat!Palate Pleasers
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Our Menu
Jumbalaya
Gumbo
Red Beans and Rice
Bignettes
Mmm! Mmm! Let’s enjoy our Culinary
Delights!
JazzWe’ve learned a lot!
Cultures and origins of Jazz
Elements of Jazz
Performers, composers & instruments
Relationship between history and music
Using the internet to research
Presentation creation
Performance
JazzResources
http://pbskids.org/jazz/index.html
www.cajunfoods.com
www.pdphoto.com
http://ci.kern.org/VAPA/stories/storyReader$108
www.smallshazz.com
http://www.dsokids.com/2001/instrumentchart.htm
http://www.musicwithease.com/music-instrument-pictures.html
http://www.ez-tracks.com/Jazz.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Big_band
http://www.prjc.org/tjen/styleguide.htm
http://artsedge.kennedy-center.org/cuesheet/pdf/kce_jazz.pdf
http://jazzinamerica.org/lp_o.asp?LPOrder=2&Grade=11