Performances
Percussion Around the World Art Reiner & Spectrum Percussion Musicians will take students around the world with percussive music from countries such as Africa, Switzerland and Russia. A perfect celebration after students have participated in the companion workshop, “Primary Drummers.” Performance meets standards for Music and World History. Grades: K-5, 6-8, 9-12 Single: $395, Double: $495
Music
How America Learned to Swing Buselli-Wallarab Jazz Orchestra Ten to twelve jazz musicians will introduce the audience to swing from the 1930’s and 40’s. Includes a music and dance performance, demonstrations, audience participation, and discussion. Through this presentation, students will be introduced to the Swing Era, jazz improvisation, and swing dancing. Performance meets standards in Music and U.S. History. Grades: K-5, 6-8, 9-12 Single: $1,100, Double: $1,571
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What is Jazz? A Jazz Clinic With Buselli-Wallarab Buselli-Wallarab Jazz Orchestra Three horn and three rhythm players will engage your students with singable, dance-able music, from its New Orleans roots to its extensive Indiana connections. Students will become familiar with different styles of jazz music, the instruments on stage, and the concept of improvisation. Performance meets standards in U.S. History and Music. Grades: K-5, 6-8, 9-12 Double: $1,093
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A Recipe for Jazz Cathy Morris Students will be introduced to jazz, funk, blues, Latin, and Cajun styles of music played on electric violins, keyboards, percussion, electric bass, and drums. This program includes exciting student interaction and audience participation. Performance meets standards in Music and U.S. History. Grades: 2-5, 6-8, 9-12 Single: $588, Double: $771
Jazz on Strings Cathy Morris Your students will learn about the role of strings in jazz, as performed on acoustic and electric string instruments. Students will enjoy an array of jazz styles including ragtime, blues, swing, big band, Latin, and fusion. Performance meets standards in Music and U.S. History. Grades: 2-5, 6-8, 9-12 Single: $423, Double: $579 Latin Jazz Cathy Morris Rhumbas, mambos, bossa novas, and the sambas of Brazil, Cuba, Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic give students an introduction to Latin jazz. They will learn about the instruments, cultures, and regions where Latin jazz originated. Performance meets standards in Music and World History. Grades: 2-5, 6-8, 9-12 Single: $588, Double: $771 Music from Around the World Cathy Morris Students will become familiar with the string family of instruments, and will listen to the rhythms and melodies of Spain, Germany, Scotland, Mexico, Argentina, Russia, and Japan. Performance meets standards in Music and World History. Grades: 2-5, 6-8, 9-12 Single: $423, Double: $579 The Roots of Bluegrass Circle City Bluegrass Band The soul of blues and the rhythm of rock and roll bring alive this demonstration of American bluegrass music. A four piece band will lead students back to the multi-cultural roots of bluegrass music, which started as a combination of blues, gospel, and folk dance music. Performance meets standards in Music and U.S. History. Grades: K-5, 6-8, 9-12 Single: $531, Double: $735 Improvisation: Creativity on the Spot Dave Hepler In a demonstration of selections from some of the great musicians in jazz piano history, students will gain understanding of the improvisation process and how it relates to the creation of impromptu jazz music. A companion workshop can support this performance. Performance meets standards in Music. Grades: 3-5, 6-8 Single: $270, Double: $540
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Jazz: Voice and Piano Everett Greene and Marvin Chandler Local jazz greats bring the class and history of jazz to your students. Baritone Everett Greene and pianist Marvin Chandler perform a selection of classic jazz tunes. Performance meets standards in Music. Grades: K-5, 6-8, 9-12 Single: $295, Double: $559 Ongaku: Japanese Music Garret Uyeno Dressed in the traditional Japanese kimono, Garret plays and explains the koto and sangen, two Japanese string instruments. Demonstrating both classical and contemporary music, this participatory performance also includes information about Japanese customs and language. Performance meets standards in Music and World History. Grades: K-5, 6-8, 9-12 Single: $212, Double: $424 The Storyteller's Drum Griot Drum Ensemble In this blend of African Diaspora music and storytelling, students will become active participants. Students will learn call and response, different ethnic musical styles and their origins, and will enjoy classic African folktales. Authentic African instruments are used. Performance meets standards in Music and World History. Grades: K-5, 6-8, 9-12 Single: $536, Double: $854 Violin Performance & Discussion International Violin Competition of Indianapolis The International Violin Competition of Indianapolis has become acclaimed in the music world. Top participants in the competition, known as laureates, are available to give a mini-performance and discussion about music, careers as concert artists and cultural issues, as most are from around the world. Performance meets standards in Music. Grades: 3-5, 6-8, 9-12 Single: $118, Double: $188 Audience limit of 100