My thoughts about Education Humanities, Technology and Digital Culture. Interested on social media tools in educational contexts and
gamification in education.
In 2011, UNESCO proclaimed 30 April as "International Jazz Day". UNESCO's aim was "to give voice to the message of dialogue and freedom, so the day was created in recognition that jazz brings people together to reinforce respect for the shared values, universal messages of peace, freedom and solidarity that jazz conveys."
The celebration of the 1st International Jazz Day happened in2012. Now in 30 April let's celebrate the 11th year
"Jazz is not just music, it is a way of life, it is a way of being, a way of thinking".
Nina Simone
On April 30 at 9 AM New York / 15h00 Vienna, teachers and students gained a fascinating window into the rehearsal and performance process as students from the JAM Music Lab University in Vienna, Austria learn the music of legendary composer, pianist and educator Leonard Bernstein. Led by acclaimed pianist and JAM faculty member Danny Grissett.
Presented in collaboration with the JAM Music Lab University.
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Education:
"International Jazz Day was launched by UNESCO to raise awareness of the virtues of jazz as an educational tool, as a vehicle for peace, unity, dialogue and to enhance cooperation between peoples."
Vocational Jazz Schools had a true voice this year! Musicians, educators, students of schools of Jazz from around the world celebrated now every 30 April the Music they teach and learn.
Educator musicians share the vibrancy and vitality of jazz music with students and from around the world on April 30th – and all year round.
Teachers and students can follow International Jazz Day on Facebook, Twitter or YouTube.
For videos, concerts and lessons there are almost all the videos as open education.
And you have a complete publication (resources and activities) about Leonard Bernstein.
The OJM is the only jazz orchestra in Portugal. Playing since 1999, the OJM is a well known jazz orchestra playing with the best musicians.
The OJM has already performed in Brussels, Milan and in New York at Carnegie Hall for the "JVC Jazz Festival".
The OJM performed as well with Dee Dee Bridgewater and now conducted by Maria Schneiderpresented some master pieces of this great jazz composer, nominated for nine Grammy's and winner of two Grammy's.
Maria Schneider's music cross the borders between genres and conquered critics and different audiences.
The concert was very good! Of course ! She is a wonderful composer and the Orquestra of Jazz de Matosinhos is one of the best jazz orchestras. Education: There's so little provision for helping teachers to bring music into the classroom. But when you teach at a Vocational Jazz School, it is so different. We are talking about Vocational Education. You have the chance to participate in music-making. You can always to go with students to jazz concerts, jazz clubs or inviting some jazz musician for a workshop at the school. Maria Schneider is a awesome jazz composer and director (there are few women as music directors) and his work and orchestra are amazing.
Let your students discover Maria Schneider by themselves. And ask them to choose the music pieces that they want to discuss and play in your lessons.
There are some interesting resources that you can use in your lessons on Maria Shneider's website. Of course the Orquestra de Jazz de Matosinhos OMJ is also an important jazz big band. The OMJ plays in Portugal and other countries (France, Brussels, Milan, New York) OMJ talented young musicians are directed by Pedro Guedes and Carlos Azevedo Vocational education : Jazz schools
