[Dixielandjazz] Jazz for kids

[Bill Biffle]

Steve, we have an elementary school assembly to play this month.  What kind
of program do you do at one of these?  Do you do interactive stuff with the
kids ("Who knows what this instrument is called?, etc.")?

I'm thinking of talking a little about OKOM and about how all of music is
made up of rhythm, melody, and harmony (with short demos of each).  Also
thought we'd play Rubber Ducky from Sesame St. for them.

Help is always appreciated.

Bill Biffle
Duke City Jazz Band

----- Original Message -----
From: "Stephen Barbone" <barbonestreet at earthlink.net>
To: "Dixieland Jazz Mailing List" <dixielandjazz at ml.islandnet.com>
Sent: Thursday, November 06, 2003 10:14 AM
Subject: [Dixielandjazz] Jazz for kids


> I'm with Wiggins and Beebe on playing for kids at school. And I thank
> all of you who responded to my questions about programs and formats
> earlier in the year.
>
> Our Kids program starts in January. First gig is at the Chadds Ford
> Elementary School. A one hour shot for kids in Kindergarten to 5th
> grade. Many more following throughout the year.
>
> These gigs do not have to be free, though you will not get rich on them.
> A one hour program for us in the gym and/or assembly sells easily for
> $70 a man. If they want a second set, it goes up to $100 a man. We also
> try and string 2 or 3 of them together in nearby schools, and do three
> one hour sets in a day, less than 20 miles apart. We use our full 6
> piece band and play Dixieland.
>
> As I say, this is not a get rich formula, but we all feel good about
> getting to the young folks and we make a few bucks too, during the day.
>
> There is school budget money for this kind of educational program, and
> it is much better spent on music than on all that other stuff. (you know
> what I mean, insert your own pet peeve here)
>
> Cheers,
> Steve Barbone
>
>
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