stART OF COOL
stArt of Cool (SOC) is a music education program that launched June 2014 under the non-profit umbrella The Art of Cool Project. SOC continues its mission of providing quality music education for students interested in learning more about music performance and fundamentals of Jazz, Latin Jazz, other popular styles of music. The mission of SOC is to introduce students to music through:
a. Live Performances
b. In-Class Workshops
c. Jazz Theory/Improvisation Classes
c. Small group rehearsals
d. Songwriting
e. Interactions with professional musicians
f. Introduction to aspects of the business of music for career focus
g. Private Lessons
ARTS-CURRICULUM INTEGRATION: (MUSIC) (MATH) (JAZZ HISTORY) (CULTURAL)
Performance Jazz Bars: The Marriage of Melody and Groove
GRADES: Kindergarten-12
During this high energy and interactive performance, students are taken on a journey through sound, rhythm and recognizable melodies, demonstrating the importance of musical communication. This performance is guaranteed have the audience on their feet!
Max Participants: 150
Duration: 60-90 minutes
Special Requirements: When possible: A stage or large classroom. PA System, accessible electrical outlets, drum set, piano (or keyboard), keyboard amp, and bass amp.
Single Performance Fee: $1,875.00
Two Same-Day Performances: $2,312.50
Two Performances on Different Days: $1,687.50 per day
Performance The 99 Brass Band-Music From The Birthplace of Jazz
GRADES: K-12
Schools cannot go wrong with this high-energy and interactive musical offering of traditional New Orleans-Styled music and brass band takes on popular music. Join the 99 Brass Band for an exploration in American music history from its deep southern roots to present day musical influences.
Max Participants: 500
Duration: 60 minutes per session.
Highlights:
- Arts integration theme targeting social studies, geography, math, and music
- Delivers up to 60-minutes of music, from hip-hop, spirituals, and soul music classics
- Fun, interactive, and highly educational experience for students and teachers alike
- Up to 9 musicians in the full ensemble
- Presented by professional career musicians and educators with over 20 years of experience
Special Requirements: When possible: A stage or large classroom. PA System, accessible electrical outlets, drum set, guitar amp, and bass amp.
Fees:
Single Performance Fee: $1,875.00
Two Same-Day Performances: $2,531.25
3-4 Performances in One Day: Negotiable on a per contract basis
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Performance The Brevan Hampden Latin Music Experience
GRADES: K-12
The Brevan Hampden Latin Music Experience is a one-of-a-kind live interactive Latin music experience where the entire audience learns about different Latin music song styles, complete with authentic names of rhythms and music in Spanish with Spanish pronunciation to create a spectacular rhythmic performance. Experience music from many countries in Central and South America and the Spanish speaking Caribbean through lecture and performance with a live ensemble!
Max Participants: 300
Duration: 30-60 minutes per session.
Highlights:
- Provides 100% student engagement
- Delivers 30-60 minutes of non-stop music
- Built upon in-depth Spanish language and music curriculum connections
- Can be customized and adapted for students with disabilities, AIG, Pre-K, and more!
- Created and presented by a musician, classroom teacher, and instructional coach with over 20 years of experience
Special Requirements: Space large enough to accommodate the group of students e late Space large enough to accommodate the group of students. Artist & Ensemble bring all instruments, school can provide sound system or Artist can hire a sound company. Please allow artist access to the performance space at least 1.5 hours prior to performance time. Artist may charge additional fees for schools without a PA system, in situations where one is needed.
Fees:
Single Performance Fee: $1,875.00
Two Same-Day Performances: $3,437.50
3-4 Performances in One Day: $5,000 (school has the option to break students into smaller groups)
***If artist needs to provide a sound company, please add an additional $250-$500 to each price***
Workshop or Residency Tips From The Pros: Sound Your Best With The 99 Brass Band
GRADES: 5-12
Help your band students sound their best, on and off the field with the 99 Brass Band. Band teachers can tap into members of 99 Brass as a resource for band coaching for their band’s various instrument sections. Musicians in the brass band provide musical coaching for trumpet sections, trombone sections, woodwind sections, drumlines, and tuba sections. Band teachers can request the full ensemble to provide sectional work all in one day, or choose to work specific sections of their band, based on their need. With years of experience in performing both on stage and in marching band, members of the 99 Brass Band will have your ensemble marching and playing even better than before.
Max Participants: 30
Duration: 60 minutes per session
Highlights:
- Arts integration targeting social studies and behavioral themes
- Customizable instruction for specific instruments or the entire band
- Can provide after-school and Saturday instruction with enough advance notice
- Fun, interactive, and highly educational experience for students and teachers alike
- Able to provide instruction for marching ensembles or symphonic/wind ensembles
- Presented by band members with drum core, military band experience, and college marching and college professor experience
Special Requirements: When possible, separate spaces within a bandroom or field to effectively workshop instrument sections of the band without extreme distractions from other band payers. The simultaneous use of multiple spaces is preferred to workshop different band sections all at once.
Fees:
Workshop Fees: $187.50 per musician, per 60-minute workshop session
***Multi-day workshop residencies and brass band performance combinations available and negotiated upon request***
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Residency Mastering The Blues Songwriter in You
GRADES: 6-12
During this interactive course, students will learn how to compose and later perform their own original blues lyrics the way the pros do it!
Max Participants: 25
Duration: 90 Minutes. 2 days needed for residency (minimum).
Special Requirements:
Large classroom, Piano and/or keyboard and amp.
Fee: $625 per day (2 days minimum)
Workshop or Residency Togetherness is Key: Breathing and Playing With Your Ensemble Mates
GRADES: 6-12
Students will learn various approaches to blending, breathing, and executing ensemble playing as one. These exciting concepts will require that students tap, play, and sing through even the most difficult passages.
Max Participants: 30
Duration: 90 minutes per session. 2 days needed for residency (minimum).
Special Requirements: When possible: A stage or large classroom. PA System, accessible electrical outlets, drum set, piano (or keyboard), keyboard amp, and bass amp.
Fees:
- Workshop with 1 instructor (up to 2 classes per day): $625
- 2-Day Residency with 1 instructor or 1 workshop with 2 instructors (up to 2 classes per day): $750
- 2-Day Residency with 2 instructors: $1,437.50
**Add $312.50 per instructor per day for longer residencies