Musical Harlem

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Subject:

Arts

Institution Name:

Kennedy Center

Collection:

ArtsEdge

Grade Level:

Primary

Abstract:

Students will learn to identify musical styles and musicians associated with Harlem, focusing on jazz. They will learn about the special role of music in Harlem as a unifier of a community and of a culture. Students can listen to audio samples and analyze elements of jazz and its musicians, participate in a group dance activity, and partake in language arts and visual arts extensions to reinforce key concepts learned.

Course Type:

Learning Module

Languages:

English

Material Type:

Assessments, Curriculum Standards, Lesson Plans

Media Format:

Audio, Graphics/Photos, Text/HTML

Curriculum Standards:

See website for comprehensive list of curriculum standards.

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