We offer a variety of programs

Program Offerings:

• Interactive jazz concerts for entire grades or smaller groups.

• Led by a professional quintet.

Program Duration:

• 45-50 minutes.

Educational Highlights:

• Journey through jazz history, exploring diverse styles.

• Lessons on American history tied to jazz.

• Introductions to jazz icons like Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong, and Miles Davis.

• Emphasis on South Carolina's rich jazz heritage.

Key Values Taught:

• Individuality and group dynamics.

• Encouragement of creativity, empathy, and critical thinking.

Impact:

• Engaging and inspiring young minds.

• Celebrating the power of jazz.

Program Overview:

• Hosted at the Koger Center for the Arts or a local Performing Arts Center.

• Comprehensive jazz experience combining (1) music, (2) singing, (3) dance, (4) history, and (5) creative expression.

Educational Focus:

• Exploration of jazz history, from its roots in the American South to its global influence.

• Appreciation for diverse jazz styles, including swing, Latin, and vocal jazz.

• Spotlight on South Carolina's contributions to jazz culture.

Interactive Elements:

• Dance lessons.

• Visual aids to enhance understanding.

• Opportunities for artistic and creative expression.

Goal:

• Making jazz accessible, engaging, and exciting for young learners.

• Instill a sense of curiosity and understanding the bigger world around them.

Program Overview:

• Educational experience featuring the 6-piece Soda City Brass Band.

• Focus on the rich history and cultural significance of New Orleans music.

Historical and Cultural Insights:

• Exploration of jazz's origins in New Orleans, blending African, Caribbean, and European musical traditions.

• Highlighting the city's diverse cultures and vibrant spirit.

Musical Highlights:

• Demonstration of distinct sounds, rhythms, and improvisational elements that define jazz.

Impact:

• Fostering a deeper connection with jazz as an American art form.

• Encouraging appreciation for the historical and cultural roots of jazz.

Program Overview:

• Introduction to Latin Jazz, a genre blending Afro-Cuban, Brazilian, and Latin American traditions with American jazz.

Interactive Experience:

• Live performances by a visiting Latin Jazz ensemble.

• Engaging storytelling to bring the genre's history to life.

Musical Highlights:

• Unique rhythms, instruments, and improvisational techniques of Latin Jazz.

• Exploration of clave rhythms, jazz harmonies, and their fusion.

Cultural Focus:

• Emphasis on the rich history of cultural exchange and creativity that defines Latin Jazz.

Program Overview:

• Exploration of Big Band Swing, the music that defined American culture in the 1930s and 1940s.

• Presented by the ColaJazz Little Big Band: The Band That Could!

Musical Highlights:

• Features brass, woodwinds, and rhythm instruments creating the classic swing sound.

Historical Insights:

• Traces the origins of swing music in jazz and its rapid rise in national popularity.

• Highlights swing’s role in bringing communities together and breaking social barriers.

Cultural Impact:

• Explores how swing music influenced American dance and culture.

• Provides a historical perspective on Big Band Swing’s role in shaping jazz and popular music.

Support for Music Educators:

• Assistance with instrumental sectionals.

• Help with audition preparation.

• One-on-one sessions to enhance jazz teaching skills.

Specialized Workshops:

• Tailored topics designed for your students' needs.

Collaboration Opportunities:

• Partnering to enhance your music program.

• Inspiring students through jazz education.

Contact us:

Contact ColaJazz to explore how we can support you: sam@colajazz.com