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Yates Arts In Education Magnet
School
 Students
learn about Jazz during "Informance"
Zoller Vocal Music Teacher Greg Cortelyou and a
group of fellow teachers and musicians performed for the
students at Yates on Friday, June 15 as part of a Jazz Informance - a
sort of music lesson wrapped up in a Jazz concert.
Students
viewed a short PowerPoint presentation about the history of
Jazz, and learned the names of some of the most famous Jazz
performers of all time like Louis Armstrong and Bessie Smith.
The group
performed jazz renditions of favorites like "Twinkle Twinkle
Little Star" and "The ABCs." Students were also treated to a rap
by MPMS music teacher and SHS Boys' Choir Director Dave Gleason.
Each musician
gave students a brief lesson on his instrument, pointing out
where the sound comes from. Students also heard about how each
performer got his start in the music business.
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