Re: [Dixielandjazz] School Assembly Programs

[Dave Gravatt]

Steve,

We used to do this very thing in St. Louis. Lots of fun. 

First, try to talk your principal into sets that are 25 minutes tops. That age group will have a lot of trouble with 45 minutes - no matter how entertaining you are.

Also, be sure and include a tune that outlines the roles of the different instruments. Before the tune, let each musician play a few bars on his instrument so the kids can hear what it sounds like by itself. Then put it together. You know the bit.

Finally, don't forget the ole' Q & A session. It will be the most entertaining part for YOU. 

Have fun. 

Dave


   -------Original Message-------
   > From: Stephen Barbone <barbonestreet at earthlink.net>
   > Subject: [Dixielandjazz] School Assembly Programs
   > Sent: Jul 21 2003 15:10:20
   >
   >  Dear List mates;
   >  
   >  I am in the final stages of successfully completing a contract signing
   >  with several local school districts to bring a jazz music appreciation
   >  assembly program to kids at the grammar school level in the Philadelphia
   >  Metro Area.
   >  
   >  Is there any advice out there for me? An assembly will be 45 minutes
   >  long and the Schools want some music and some verbal content.
   >  
 


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Dave Gravatt
"It's a treat to beat your feet."
The Creole Dixieland Jazz Band
Ozark, Missouri
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