Teaching School Jazz: Perspectives, Principles, and Strategies
Jazz is a unique and challenging genre of music to teach. It requires a deep understanding of both the theoretical and practical aspects of music, as well as the ability to communicate effectively with students. Teaching School Jazz: Perspectives, Principles, and Strategies is a comprehensive guide to teaching jazz in the school setting. It covers everything from the basics of jazz theory and improvisation to lesson planning and assessment.
This book is written by a team of experienced jazz educators who have a passion for teaching this great music. They have drawn on their years of experience to create a resource that is both informative and practical.
Teaching School Jazz is divided into three parts:
4.8 out of 5
Language | : | English |
File size | : | 19304 KB |
Text-to-Speech | : | Enabled |
Screen Reader | : | Supported |
Enhanced typesetting | : | Enabled |
Word Wise | : | Enabled |
Print length | : | 296 pages |
Lending | : | Enabled |
- Part 1: Perspectives
- Part 2: Principles
- Part 3: Strategies
Part 1 provides an overview of the history of jazz education, the different approaches to teaching jazz, and the challenges and rewards of teaching this genre. Part 2 presents the essential principles of jazz theory and improvisation. Part 3 offers a variety of strategies for teaching jazz in the school setting, including lesson planning, assessment, and working with students of different ages and abilities.
Teaching School Jazz is an essential resource for any music educator who wants to teach jazz in the school setting. It is also a valuable resource for students of jazz who want to learn more about the history, theory, and practice of this great music.
The first part of Teaching School Jazz provides an overview of the history of jazz education, the different approaches to teaching jazz, and the challenges and rewards of teaching this genre.
This chapter traces the history of jazz education from its beginnings in the early 20th century to the present day. It discusses the different factors that have influenced the development of jazz education, including the rise of jazz as a popular music, the development of jazz theory and pedagogy, and the changing role of music education in the schools.
This chapter discusses the different approaches to teaching jazz, including traditional methods, improvisational methods, and eclectic methods. It also examines the different factors that need to be considered when choosing a teaching approach, such as the age and ability of the students, the size and resources of the school, and the personal preferences of the teacher.
This chapter discusses the challenges and rewards of teaching jazz. It identifies the common challenges that jazz educators face, such as dealing with students who have little or no experience with jazz, and finding appropriate materials and resources. It also discusses the rewards of teaching jazz, such as the opportunity to share the joy of this great music with students and to help them develop their musical potential.
The second part of Teaching School Jazz presents the essential principles of jazz theory and improvisation.
This chapter provides a comprehensive overview of jazz theory, including the basics of harmony, melody, and rhythm. It discusses the different scales, chords, and progressions that are used in jazz, and it explains how these elements are used to create melodies, harmonies, and rhythms that are characteristic of jazz.
This chapter discusses the principles of jazz improvisation. It explains how jazz musicians use their knowledge of jazz theory to create improvised melodies, harmonies, and rhythms. It also provides a variety of exercises and techniques that can help students develop their improvisational skills.
The third part of Teaching School Jazz offers a variety of strategies for teaching jazz in the school setting.
This chapter provides a step-by-step guide to lesson planning for jazz. It discusses the different elements that need to be considered when planning a jazz lesson, such as the age and ability of the students, the size and resources of the school, and the personal preferences of the teacher. It also provides a variety of lesson plans that can be used to teach jazz in the school setting.
This chapter discusses the different ways to assess student learning in jazz. It provides a variety of assessment tools that can be used to evaluate student progress, including rubrics, checklists, and performance-based assessments. It also discusses the importance of providing students with feedback that is both specific and formative.
This chapter discusses the different strategies that can be used to teach jazz to students of different ages and abilities. It provides specific advice for teaching jazz to elementary students, middle school students, and high school students. It also discusses the challenges and rewards of teaching jazz to students with special needs.
Teaching jazz in the school setting can be a challenging but rewarding experience. Teaching School Jazz: Perspectives, Principles, and Strategies is a comprehensive guide to help music educators meet this challenge. This book provides a wealth of information on the history, theory, and practice of jazz, as well as a variety of strategies for teaching jazz in the school setting.
Whether you are a new or experienced jazz educator, Teaching School Jazz is an essential resource for your professional development. This book will help you to create a successful jazz program that will inspire your students and help them to develop their musical potential.
4.8 out of 5
Language | : | English |
File size | : | 19304 KB |
Text-to-Speech | : | Enabled |
Screen Reader | : | Supported |
Enhanced typesetting | : | Enabled |
Word Wise | : | Enabled |
Print length | : | 296 pages |
Lending | : | Enabled |
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4.8 out of 5
Language | : | English |
File size | : | 19304 KB |
Text-to-Speech | : | Enabled |
Screen Reader | : | Supported |
Enhanced typesetting | : | Enabled |
Word Wise | : | Enabled |
Print length | : | 296 pages |
Lending | : | Enabled |