An elementary introduction to jazz by Cathy Blair.
With this toe-tapping activity your students will discover four styles of jazz (Dixieland, Big Band, Swing, Bebop, Jazz-Rock), and meet Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Charlie Parker and Miles Davis. Grades 2-4.
Kit includes:
- Teacher's guide with instructions and reproducible materials for two cooperative-learning games
- Flashcards for review
- CD of musical examples
Contents:
- CD Track Listing
- Game Directions
- Introduction
- Historical References
- Dixieland (1920s)
- Big Band Swing (1940s)
- Bebop (1950s)
- Jazz-Rock (1970s)
Listen to Samples:
NOTE: This is NOT the full track listing.