More than 25,000 children ages 9 to 17 participated in a recent four-month youth marketing campaign funded by Congress to find out what kept those children away from illicit drugs. Music, followed by family and sports. National Association of Recording Arts and Sciences Offering over 70 educational events annually. An explanation of the multi-cultural roots and components of jazz music can greatly increase a listener's appreciation of this indigenous American music. Elements of jazz including improvisation, composition, and rhythmic styles are demonstrated through live performance on piano, African drums, and homemade instruments used by African-American slaves.
Participants enjoy clapping authentic rhythmic accompaniments interactively.
Delve into Bradley's inspirations in creating original music, his influences, and the role of the musician in today's world. Bradley's ease with people of all ages and the high standards he sets for himself make him an attractive role model for young people. Using call and response clapping patterns, participants first copy and then create their own rhythms. Bradley then introduces more complex patterns involving the whole body. Often, participants are uplifted and surprised at the level of musicality they can reach in a short time.