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This Musical Harlem: How Is Jazz Music Reflective of the Harlem Renaissance? lesson plan also includes:
- “Black and Tan Fantasy" by Duke Ellington
- Harlem Map
- Drop Me Off In Harlem
- Jazz Nightclub Tour
- Instrument Spotter's Guide
- “Mood Indigo” by Duke Ellington
- “Minnie the Moocher” by Cab Calloway
- Calloway - Clip 1
- Smith - Clip 2
- Ellington - Clip 3
- Bessie Smith
- Cab Calloway
- Duke Ellington
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Bring jazz music and the Harlem Renaissance to light with a lesson that challenges scholars to research and create. Pupils delve deep into information materials to identify jazz terminology, compare types of jazz and jazz musicians, analyze the music to discover how it relates to emotions, and represent the concept of jazz with an original art piece.
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Instructional Ideas
- Play a variety of jazz styles and artists throughout the school day
- Team-teach the lesson with the school's music teacher to add to the musical application portion of the lesson
- Conduct the lesson during Black History Month to highlight the contributions the Black community gave to the music we enjoy today
Classroom Considerations
- Invite participants to bring in their headphones or supply them from the computer lab
- Class members should be familiar with the Harlem Renaissance, different styles of music, and instruments
Pros
- Comes with an extension activity
- Provides learners with the opportunity to boost their presenting skills
- The lesson plan is well written with lots of detail and is easy to follow
Cons
- None