JazzALIVE for Schools
JazzALIVE
A comprehensive K-12 program designed to institute music education in Chicago public schools at the beginning of a student’s formal education and track students for continued band participation. In the 2022-2023 school year, CJP served 12 Chicago schools.
The mission of the Jazz Alive program is to provide a sequential track of music instruction and enrichment. This initiative encourages students who participate in music programming during their elementary years to continue as they reach the high school level.
“CJP’s commitment to being flexible and continuing to provide high-quality programming even in less-than-ideal circumstances (the pandemic) was amazing - I could tell [the students] were proud of what they accomplished. Both of the drumline instructors were professional and experts in their field and were able to create and maintain positive relationships with all participating students.”
Program Goals
Music enrichment and instruction with a focus on theory, technique, and performance
Introduction of the Jazz musical idiom, its historical significance as a substantial black and African American contribution to American society, and connections with life skills relevant to today’s students
Student retention in music and band programs
Providing schools a sustainable pathway to establishing a music and band program
Short-Term Residencies
Area high schools are also invited to participate in our Short-Term Residencies; 4–6-week intensive class offerings including Spontaneous Composition, Creative Projection: Self Expression in Digital Music, and Music and Culture: How Culture Shapes Music exploring several major musical traditions to see how the world interacts with sound, and what unites them all.
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This course introduces students to the 5 fundamental elements of music and how they come together to create sonic art. No prior musical training is required! 6 sessions.
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With options for students who have some musical background or those who have none, this series teaches students how to think in improvisatory terms. Students learn that improvisation is not simply knowing which notes to play, but a complete mindset that can be practiced and applied well beyond the band room. 4-6 sessions.
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Digital music production is the most prevalent and popular means of creating, recording, and sharing music in the modern age. This course will teach students the basics of using a digital audio workstation, and will explore how to use the sounds and technologies of the digital realm in a creative, expressive fashion. By the end of the course, each student will know how to use these powerful tools, and will have produced their own original song from start to finish. 6 sessions.
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Post Popular Culture shapes music, and music shapes culture. In a whirlwind trip around the globe and through time, this series explores several major musical traditions, from Africa to Asia, Europe to the Americas. Students will learn about how the world interacts with sound, and will see what makes each of these cultures unique -- and what unites them all. 6 sessions.
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Contact Our Education Programs Manager,
Jordan Mandela for More Information