jazz education

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Jazz Appreciation Month

Jazz Appreciation Month (fondly known as “JAM”) was created by the National Museum of American History in 2001 to recognize and celebrate the extraordinary heritage and history of jazz for…

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Bassoonists Can’t Play Jazz and Other Lies, Part 2

Bassoonists Can’t Play Jazz and Other Lies, Part 2 By Jeffrey Stepien with Anne Wagener Including nontraditional instruments in the jazz ensemble can attract more students to your group and…

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Bassoonists Can’t Play Jazz and Other Lies

Bassoonists Can’t Play Jazz and Other Lies By Jeffrey Stepien with Anne Wagener If you’re wondering whether your jazz ensemble will work without trumpets or with some clarinets, bassoons, or…

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