Dear Sis,
This is the sixth of ten parts in our Music Appreciation lesson plan series. If you are just finding us now, the text that corresponds with these lessons is Music is… by Stephen T. Johnson.
Jazz Music
Week Twenty
Approximately 15 minutes
Read playful narration “Jazz is…” text.
- Encourage your pre-reader to try to repeat the song and sing along. Being silly with your kids is a great way to catch their interest.
- If you have multiple learners you can make a game of it and see who can give the best performance by family vote
Watch The History of Jazz video.
Listen to Sample One: “Livery Stable Blues” by Dixieland Jazz Band (Dixieland jazz)
Listen to Sample Two: “Jeepers Creepers” by Louis Armstrong (big band)
Week Twenty-One
Approximately 20 minutes
Read “Jazz” history text.
Listen to Sample Three: “A-Tisket, A-Tasket” by Ella Fitzgerald (swing)
Watch The Use of Instruments in Jazz.
Week Twenty-Two
Approximately 20 minutes
Watch The History of Bebop Jazz.
Listen to Sample Four: “Salt Peanuts” by The Quintet: Dizzy Gillespie, Charlie Parker, Bud Powell, Charles Mingus, and Max Roach (bebop)
Week Twenty-Three
Approximately 20 minutes
Listen to Sample Five: “Take Five” by the Dave Brubeck Quartet (cool jazz)
Listen to Sample Six: “So What” by Miles Davis (modal jazz)
Please tell us about your experience in the comment section. Stay tuned for the seventh installment: Latin (Weeks 23-26).
Happy Homeschooling!
Love,
b