Outreach:
Jazz from A to Z
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A partnership between Mesa Arts Center, ASU Public History, Mesa Public Schools and Jazz at Lincoln Center, Jazz from A to Z creates a meaningful connection to one of America’s greatest cultural resources- jazz. Taking a note from the qualities of jazz, and using the National Endowment for the Arts – Jazz Curriculum as a guide, this program provides opportunities for students and educators to improvise, analyze, synthesize, engage in group collaboration, develop an 'individual voice', and broaden cultural perspectives. Workshops and classes are complemented by free tickets for students and educators to attend live performances by the Lincoln Center in the Ikeda Theatre.
Watch Arizona's PBS segment about the Jazz from A to Z program HERE!
Check out this season's brouchure HERE!
Band Director Academy
January 10-12, 2013
$99 Before December 3, 2012
$120 After December 3, 2012
Essentially Ellington sites receive 15% off registration
Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Band Director Academy (BDA) offers powerful insights into the teaching of jazz and emphasizes hands-on learning and techniques that can be immediately applied to the classroom. Whether you’re a music education student or a veteran teacher, this three-day workshop offers tips and techniques for a deeper understanding of, and passion for, teaching jazz.
For more information, take a look at the BDA brouchure here.
To Register: Box Office | 480-644-6500 | boxoffice@mesaartscenter.com
Supported by the National Endowment for the Arts 
Educator Arts Integration Workshops – “Civil Rights and Jazz”
FREE
These interactive, hands-on workshops, led by Jazz at Lincoln Center educators and ASU History Professors are designed to engage educators in analyzing and interpreting artists’ music as a primary source. Participants discuss the role music plays in promoting historical thinking and leave with tools to integrating the NEA’s Jazz in the School’s curriculum in their classrooms.
Elementary/Junior High Educators
Oct 16 4:30PM-7:30PM | Mesa Arts Center
Jan 15 7:30AM-3:30PM | Mesa Arts Center
High School Educators
Oct 18 4:30PM-7:30PM | Mesa Arts Center
Jan 14 7:30AM-3:30PM | Red Mountain High School
To Register: Box Office | 480-644-6500 | boxoffice@mesaartscenter.com
Young People Concerts
FREE
Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra
March 8, 2013 | 11:45AM
Suggested Grades: 4-12 | Ikeda Theater
Mesa Arts Center continues to build its partnership with Jazz at Lincoln Center. The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, comprising 15 of the finest soloists and ensemble players today, has been the Jazz at Lincoln Center resident orchestra since 1988. This exciting free young people’s concert is filled with dazzling jazz artistry.
Click here for our Resource Guide
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Side Street Strutters
April 11, 2013 | 9:15AM & 11AM
Suggested Grades: 4-12 | Piper Theater
Side Street Strutters have captured the excitement, vitality, and spontaneity of JAZZ-America's musical heritage! Feel the searing rhythms of Sing, Sing, Sing, and savor the lush harmonies of Stardust and Mood Indigo. Strutter's show includes colorful costumes, tap dancing, vocal selections, novelty numbers, and the use of rare and unusual musical instruments.
Click here for our Resource Guide
To Register: Outreach | 480-644-6540 | outreach@mesaartscenter.com
