LESSON #1

Introduction to

Traditional Jazz, Part 1

This lesson supports the following GOAL (see Goals and Objectives):

[Goal #1]  Students will gain an appreciation of traditional jazz and the continuing value of this music.

This lesson supports the following OBJECTIVES:

1.1 Students will become acquainted with what well-played traditional jazz sounds like.

1.2 Student musicians will be motivated to begin playing traditional jazz.

 

RATIONALE: Many students today are unfamiliar with traditional jazz.

NATIONAL STANDARDS SUPPORTED: See Appendix C.

KIT COMPONENTS:

• Video: Segment 1, “Traditional Jazz Today!”

 

ACTIVITY (app. 30 minutes):

1. Play Segment 1 of the online videos for the students (app. 20 minutes).

2. Discuss with the students their impressions of the video (app. 10 minutes).  How does traditional jazz sound different from the styles they’re used to hearing?  What are the challenges inherent in playing these styles well?

 

Evaluation:  Did the students react positively to the video?  Are they motivated to perform this music?

© 2014 David Robinson, Jr.