[Dixielandjazz] 11th Grade Jazz History

[mmckay]

 As a retired state level educational administrator/ex band director etc.
I've got to add that I took a look at these materials and they certainly are
well done. (Note that I am not discussing the content. I'm talking about the
format and procedures followed.)

They are totally complete, tied in a solid and direct manner to national
norms and standards, based on readily available materials and work from both
a historical and a jazz/arts perspective.  That pretty well gets all the
parts covered with pro performers!

I'm just starting through them from my personal musical perspective and
would be interested in hearing what others have to say about them,
musically.

Mart

Martin D. McKay, Designated Listener

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[mailto:dixielandjazz-bounces at ml.islandnet.com] On Behalf Of Steve Barbone
Sent: Wednesday, July 12, 2006 11:07 AM
To: dixielandjazz at ml.islandnet.com
Subject: [Dixielandjazz] 11th Grade Jazz History

David Richoux <tubaman at tubatoast.com>

> I stumbled across this website today:
> 
> http://www.jazzinamerica.org/lp_o.asp?LPOrder=1&Grade=11  - makes for 
> some interesting reading!
> 
> This section test (even without reading the material) is quite amazing 
> -
> 
> http://www.jazzinamerica.org/testbank.asp?LPOrder=7&Grade=11
> 
> (not saying there is a right or wrong way to present the material - we 
> all have our opinions ;-)

This is the curriculum supplied by the Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz.
Their mission statement is:

"The mission of the Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz is to offer public
school-based jazz education programs for young people around the world,
helping students develop imaginative thinking, creativity, curiosity, a
positive self image, and a respect for their own and others' cultural
heritage."

The courses are designed for 5th, 8th and 11th grades and most material is
supplied free to interested schools. Most of its funds derive through
contributions from United Airlines, Verizon, National Endowment for the
Arts, National Endowment for the Humanities and The US Department of
Education.

Most of the participating schools are probably inner city.

Cheers,
Steve Barbone


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