(ExpressiveArts). Jazz for Young People brings the language of jazz to
you and your students through great literature combined with learning by
doing! This second volume features the life and music of LOUIS
ARMSTRONG. It includes step-by-step lessons that combine content and
audio video recordings of Wynton Marsalis and Jazz at Lincoln Center
artists with interactive student learning, including classroom
instruments that every music teacher already owns or can easily afford.
Perfect for the general music classroom (grades 2 and up), community
jazz education courses and beginning jazz ensembles. Directors can adapt
for band instruments, providing a hands-on approach to historical
content that makes jazz relevant to your students. This easy-to-present
resource is designed for a teacher who may or may not be trained in
America's art form bringing jazz to the next generation. Digital
downloads include: Step-by-step lesson slides to project, audio
recordings of each song and Wynton Marsalis sharing background
information, as well as reproducible activity assessment worksheets.
Plus, you will have FREE access to corresponding video clips for each
lesson. Suggested for grades 2 and up.