Both Margaret and Andrew performed at Wednesday’s Christmas Concert. Margaret plays bass for the Jazz Kitchen and Andrew is on Trombone for the Jazz Ensemble. Andrew is on the very end wearing moose slippers. Yes, the kids seemed to really get into the spirit.
Andrew on Trombone
Margaret on Bass
Andrew on Trombone
Enjoy!
The kids participated in a fall program being run by Butler University that teaches kids how to perform in small jazz combos. It is an excellent program in teaching kids improvisational jazz. Matt Pivec is the Professor of Jazz Studies at Butler. I tip my hat off to him and the work he is doing.
Music is a great outlet for kids and jazz is a great genre for them to learn. Here are a couple of videos of the kids performance from this weekend.
Andrew and Meggie played in the Butler Youth Jazz Orchestra. Andrew is on trombone and Meggie is on the bass right behind him. I am proud that both were able to participate.