OVERVIEW

The purpose of this lesson is to provide students with some initial experiences with jazz. They will have the opportunity to listen to different pieces of music, discuss the process of improvisation, hear the story of a young New York jazz musician, and conduct Internet research on jazz.

OBJECTIVES


1. Students will develop an understanding of jazz music.
2. Students will conduct a survey and compile the results.
3. Students will engage in writing activities.
4. Students will conduct Internet research.
5. Students will create presentations based on their research and thoughts.
6. Students will begin to develop an understanding of the role culture plays in music.

GRADE LEVELS
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Upper Elementary, Middle School

SUBJECT AREAS:


Music, Language Arts, History