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and commentary. Tracing a timeline of nearly Tracing and commentary. to the important his show is a tribute a century, blues, tracing its lineage through voices in jazz and such as Jimmy Rushing, “ Big the stylings of artists Joe Williams, Nat Jimmy Witherspoon, Turner, Joe” Al Jar- “King” Cole, Ray Charles, Jon Hendricks, 4-12) reau, George Benson and others. (Grades diverse improvisational family of styles, by de diverse improvisational world-class veloping, sustaining and offering in-school performances especially designed to support all academic disciplines. All programs in cooperation with your BOCES offered are Regional Arts-in-Education Service. Call or information about presenting write us for more in your school! any of our offerings Blues Shout! Blues Ronnie Leigh, internationally vocalist and known jazz The of former member Drifters, takes a musical journey through time great that highlights the blues African-American the and jazz voices of 20th Century in song the major styles of tap dancing in a friendly the major styles of tap dancing in a from their origins to informal manner, state-of-the-art tap techniques of tomorrow. (Grades 4-12) Rhythm Tap Rhythm Tap Jimmy Tate, Broadway star of Bring In Da’ Noise, Tap The Bring In Da’Funk, Dance Kid, Jelly’s Last Jam, Riverdance and Presents a Big River. high-energy one-man show highlighting Our Very Best Coming to Coming Best Very Our or Event! School Your - -

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Patricia Lotito

OUR MISSION

sive art form, and its incredibly

develop a knowledge of jazz, America’s inclu- develop a knowledge of jazz, America’s

tings, both in schools and public. Our goal is to

in concert, cabaret, scholastic and festival set- scholastic and festival in concert, cabaret,

region’s primary provider of jazz programming of jazz programming primary provider region’s

mission of the CNY Jazz Arts Foundation, the

Management is dedicated to the educational

theaters across Upstate New York, CNY Jazz Upstate New York, theaters across

Created to serve school districts, colleges and Created

offering, this forty-five min offering, Composed by Our first non-improvisatory self-respect and hope. Window tale Stone Soup will cap trust, relationship building,

Candle in The opera based on the folk themes of alienation,

ute chamber tivate teens addressing

soldier. Grades (6-12) soldier.

to your classes using rare original instru to your classes using Civil War essential to the everyday life of the

brings the sights and sounds of the conflict brings the sights that was so drum, fife, and brass band music

musical instrument collector Jeff Stockham Stockham collector Jeff musical instrument bugle, period to perform examples of the (Grades 6-12)

tory, the Civil War. Bandleader and noted Bandleader and noted Civil War. the tory, from the 1861-1865 ments and artifacts Libretto and CD recording available.

the most pivotal episodes of American his episodes of the most pivotal of musicians in the Union Army during one of Army during one Union of musicians in the

shows the importance of music and the role shows the importance

Music in the American Civil War American Music in the Music and Musket: The Role of Music and Musket: All That Jazz “Piano- Our Public Programs Our Professional Orchestras Educational activities are built into virtually every ATJ was the first In addition to the CNYJO All That Jazz, we offer two Magination” educational one of the year-round events and series produced other ensembles for concerts and festivals! Clavier magazine has offering created by called John Stetch “one by the CNY Jazz Arts Foundation, including: musician, educator, of the most brilliant…jazz and Lincoln Center The CNY Blues pianist working today. In • CNY Jazz Orchestra Pre-Concert Clinics trained teaching Orchestra with a perfect world he would artist and founder be the more famous than • SummerJazz Workshop (“Jazz At The Fair”) Blues Brother Tom of the CNY Jazz Art Wynton Marsalis”. John and NY State Fair Youth Jazz Festival Foundation, Larry “Bones” Malone has designed a wonderfully accessible show for kids Luttinger. A high energy nine-piece based on a simple concept - using the multitude of • Scholastic Jazz Jam Series Originally an offering of the CNY Institute for the ensemble, the group sounds and textures possible at the piano to unlock Arts in Education, this narrated sextet has been features standouts young imaginations. This very interactive workshop/ • Stan Colella Parks and Rec All-Star Big Band performing audience-interactive shows on Gary Branch and Mark Hoffman and appears show explores jazz, world, classical and blues styles, ( a paying summer job for students) “The History of Jazz” and “How Musicians Im- regularly with David Letterman’s CBS Orchestra and the science of creating sound. Students will trombonist Tom “Bones” Malone, originator of the Scholarships to our programs are available provise” since 1988. (Grades 4-12) actually make critical choices in creating descriptive SNL “Blues Brothers” band that rocked John Belushi freely improvise play inside CNY Jazz sounds, with these ideas, and Dan Ackroyd to fame. and outside the piano and other classroom instru- Orchestra Day Scholastic Member Districts The “Birth of ments, and co-create a composition performed in Many districts across our region take advantage Residencies real-time. of our CNY Jazz Orchestra Concert Series in this The prize-winning the Cool” (Grades K-8, Grand or upright piano required) way. These annual “arts partnerships” consist of CNY Jazz Orchestra Orchestra ticket and clinic privileges, and include: led by musician and This unique Special Offerings educator (Woody Her- Nonet, led by • All offerings are based on artist availability and are • 60 CNYJO Concert Series tickets ( 20 per man, SUNY Potsdam) international stars exclusively represented by the CNY Jazz Arts concert to any school in your district) Bret Zvacek will Marcus Printup and Foundation, Inc. conduct clinics for the ensembles and rehearse Howard Johnson, • Fees include travel, lodging and meals, and are • Free concert clinic admission for you and with your ensembles at the sschool, district or presents a full-length concert devoted to one of the based on two-shows per day minimums in students (given by our internationally known guest county-wide level. Our artistic team will also help most pivotal moments in jazz history, the ground multiple-day blocks. artists) design an evening concert with your ensembles, breaking 1951 “Birth of the Cool” album by Miles providing inspirational guest solo, conducting and Davis and Gil Evans. This ensemble includes the • Public evening shows may also be available. • Rotating use of your students as “master “side-by-side” ensemble experiences for your non-traditional jazz instruments tuba and French Horn, and is led by the CNYJO Music director Bret class” subjects in clinics student musicians, as well as student solo oppor- • Scripts/study guides/internet resource lists avail- Zvacek. It is the only permanent ensemble recreat- tunities with the CNYJO. (Grades 6-12) able for all shows ing this landmark album, in its entirety, in the world. • Membership recognition in all programs JAI Workshops . Pre-concert lecture available. • Arts-in-Education Teacher Workshop “sampler” On The Road • Links to your district’s web site music page Scholastic Jazz showcase performances are available at reduced Our Jazz Arts Institute fees. Workshops hit the Jams On The Road Depending on your district’s level of state aid, Scholastic Membership can result in a per-ticket road! JAI Artistic Direc- Our groundbreaking series • All aspects of touring are managed exclusively by price of less than $1.00 per student! tor John Jeanneret held in Jazz Central is now the Central New York Jazz Arts Foundation to ensure (M.M. Univ. North available to come to your seamless logistics. Texas, Director of UNT school! These 2-3 hour To find out more about all of our “4 O’Clock BigBand”) events provide a Call us now at 315-479-JAZZ (5299) to discuss will come to your school with an inspiring and professional rhythm section from the CNY Jazz bringing the benefits of our offerings to your district. If scholastic and public programs • Visit www.cnyjazz.org mind-opening series of workshops for your jazz en- Orchestra to accompany students in a supportive, your district takes advantage of the BOCES Regional • Write us ay [email protected] semble with a special focus on the large ensemble user-friendly atmosphere. Each session concludes Arts-in-Education Service, you qualify for reimburse- • Or call us now at 315-479-JAZZ (5299) to find as a vehicle for improvisation. These sessions will with a marathon blues jam. (Grades 6-12) ment of a major portion of fees, perhaps as high as out more about our competitive pricing and break down fears of soloing, unravel improv myster- 90%! Alternate reimbursement strategies are also program availability. ies and energize your ensemble! (Grades 6-12) possible.