Category: students
Inspiring Harmony at the NCMEA Conference
This past November 4-7 was the North Carolina Music Educators Association (NCMEA) Conference in Winston-Salem. The largest gathering of music educators in the state with well over 1,000 attendees, this year’s theme was “Inspire Harmony.” The JazzArts All-Star Youth Ensemble had their inaugural performance at the conference in front of an appreciative and impressed audience!
WeBop Brings Jazz Appreciation to a New Generation
October 4, your little ones will have the opportunity to begin mastering the ABCs of jazz – and have fun while doing so – with the relaunch of WeBop. WeBop is Jazz at Lincoln Center’s award-winning early-childhood jazz education program, and we are one of a very small number of institutions across the country that is certified to teach the curriculum.
The Music of Cuba, First-Hand
JazzArts Charlotte CEO Lonnie Davis participated in an immersive cultural visit to Cuba
Why Study Jazz? Adaptibility and Social Awareness
Reflecting on some of the life skills honed studying jazz: adaptability and social awareness.
Why Study Jazz?
As we prepare to begin our Fall 2022 programs, Education Director Patrick Brown shares some thoughts on why studying jazz is important. Two elements that are unique to jazz are the recognition of American history and the value of self-expression.