This in-person program introduces students to the music of Shirley Horn, a DC native and trailblazing jazz vocalist that broke down barriers for female jazz musicians. Through a performance of her music by members of the World Music Collective, students will learn about jazz and Horn’s legacy. During the performance, students will learn about jazz, women in jazz, and jazz history through activities, demonstrations, and questions.
5 mins: Intro Music Game – Guess the jazz feel call and response game
5 mins: Shirley Horn Song #1 (ballad)
5 mins: Who was Shirley Horn? Discussion about her life and key traits in her music
5 mins: Shirley Horn Song #2 (uptempo)
5 mins: Jazz Feel Hands-on activity – demonstrate swing versus straight feel
5 mins: Shirley Horn Song #3 (medium tempo)
5 mins: What role did other women play in jazz? Mary Lou Williams, Ella Fitzgerald, Esperanza Spalding, and others
5 mins: Shirley Horn Song #4 (latin tune)
5 mins: Shirley Horn Song #5 (uptempo)
10 mins: closing reflection – what did you learn today? What surprised you? Three things we learned.
5 mins: Surveys