Jazz In America

Students participate in a class discussion about jazz music, compare improvisation with regular conversion, listen to various jazz musicians and compare and contrast their individual sounds.

Eleventh graders explore Jazz in America. They examine greats in Jazz, such as Duke Ellington. They are also to discuss the cultural implications of the music itself.

Students gain a fundamental understanding of the role of jazz in the Harlem Renaissance. They explain its historical significance and cultural implications.

Young scholars learn where Jazz came from and why it is an important part of America's history.

Learners explore jazz and its origins by focusing on the people in which Jazz came from.

Learners learn the basic elements of music and gain an understanding of the elements found in Jazz.

Learners explore different instruments and what role they play in Jazz. They also each person's role in a democratic society.

Students explore the Jazz of today and its future. They answer questions and listen to music.

Students explore Bebop in America by listening to music and answering questions.

Students explore Free Jazz and Fusion by answering questions and listening to music.