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IN THE CLASSROOM:
Jim Crow Laws
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IN THE CLASSROOM:
Biographies of Famous Jazz Artists
• Research one of the artists mentioned on this site.
• Imagine that you are going on the Ellen DeGeneres show AS that character.
o Be sure to wear clothes similar to the clothes that person wore when they were alive.
o See if there is any video or audio of how that person spoke and try to imitate them.
o Try to incorporate at least 3 of the slang terms into your answers.
• Prepare answers to the following questions as the artist you researched. If there is not an exact answer to the question below make an assumption based on what you know about the artist.
o Where did you grow up?
o What inspired you to go into music?
o What is your favorite piece that you created?
o Name three of your favorite collaborators?
o What do you think your impact on jazz has been?
WATCH IT!
Honeysuckle Rose performed by Erroll Garner -- example of Stride Piano
IN THE CLASSROOM:
In small groups create your own vaudeville act. Pick one of the following categories:
□ Physical Humor
□ Stand- Up
□ Acrobatic
□ Magic
Create a small skit in your classroom using:
Abbott and Costello in a classic Vaudville-esque Stand Up Act