stART OF COOL
StArt of Cool (SOC) is a music education program that launched June 2014. SOC is a pilot program that provides education for students interested in learning more about the performance and fundamentals of jazz and other 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
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
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)