Tag: education
The Music of Cuba, First-Hand
JazzArts Charlotte CEO Lonnie Davis participated in an immersive cultural visit to Cuba
2022 Annual Holiday Silent Auction
The JAZZ ROOM Holiday Edition Annual Auction is ready! Whether you are attending the Duke Ellington’s Nutcracker Swing in person or not, you are able to participate in this once-a-year fundraiser.
Why Study Jazz? Adaptibility and Social Awareness
Reflecting on some of the life skills honed studying jazz: adaptability and social awareness.
The Power of Music. The Power of We.
A song can evoke, inspire, express. It has the power to renew, change our heart rate, even heal. Songs are used to teach, whether as part of history, a tool to memorize a concept, or in developing life skills like confidence, perseverance and teamwork. It can both energize or calm. A song can move us to tears and it can move us to act. Music has the power to unite us. Music has power.
Why Study Jazz?
As we prepare to begin our Fall 2022 programs, Education Director Patrick Brown shares some thoughts on why studying jazz is important. Two elements that are unique to jazz are the recognition of American history and the value of self-expression.