For the first time, the Alys Stephens Center (ASC) presents a free educational program that brings the arts to students at their schools.
The Alys Stephens Center is collaborating with local jazz singer and pianist Ray Reach to present “Fun With Jazz,” for grades 1-12 and beyond. In these free, one-hour lessons, Reach will come to a school or organization and introduce students to the exciting world of jazz music through a combination of live music and interactive lessons. With the help of one to six accompanying musicians, Reach demonstrates the unique qualities that make jazz a truly American art form.
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For the first time, the Alys Stephens Center (ASC) presents a free educational program that brings the arts to students at their schools.
The Alys Stephens Center is collaborating with local jazz singer and pianist Ray Reach to present “Fun With Jazz,” for grades 1-12 and beyond. In these free, one-hour lessons, Reach will come to a school or organization and introduce students to the exciting world of jazz music through a combination of live music and interactive lessons. With the help of one to six accompanying musicians, Reach demonstrates the unique qualities that make jazz a truly American art form.
A school can bring in the first program only, or sign up for all of them. The program can be tailored for individual schools’ or organizations’ special needs. For reservations call Kimberly Kirklin, director of education and outreach at the Alys Stephens Center, at 205-934-0862. Some examples of the programs are:
1) Fun With Jazz: In this class Reach will discuss the history of jazz, improvisation, the instruments played, famous musicians and more.
2) Fun With Jazz, The Musicians: Students will learn about the most important musicians in jazz history.
3) Fun With Jazz Today: The students will learn about jazz vocalists, the life of a contemporary jazz musician and what types of music have evolved from jazz music.
4) Workshops on Jazz Styles and Improvisational Techniques: This service is offered to middle school, high school and college jazz bands. Reach and his jazz faculty will present a one or two day intensive workshop, unlocking the “secrets” to learning how to perform and improvise jazz.
ASC “Fun WIth Jazz” Series, Created and Directed by Ray Reach
Ray Reach - Email: [email protected] / Phone: 205-960-6328
Kimberly Kirklin, ASC Director of Education and Outreach, Office: 205-934-0862 / Email: [email protected]
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