Kansas City's History Through Its Music: from Cowtown to Jazz Hot Spot
A Music Performance for Grades 6-12
Teaching Artist: New World Music Connections
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Kansas City’s growth from a “cowtown” to the “Paris of the Plains” during the years around the turn of the last century is reflected in its own popular music. Students will hear music written by Kansas Citians progressing from marches and ragtime to jazz and swing, while viewing images of places and people from the city’s past. The sounds and sights of the program are enhanced by narrative highlighting our local culture during an era of change.
Requirements: computer, projector ,and screen for power point presentation of slides, microphone, four music stands, and four chairs. Teachers must be present at all times during performance.
To schedule this program, use the scheduling button below or:
Phone: 816-531-4022
Email: booknow@kcya.org
Creative Discipline: Music
Maximum Audience Size: 250
Program Length: 45 minutes
Availability: Year-round
Location: At Your School
Fees: $557 single, $925 double
The break between performances must not exceed 90 minutes to receive the reduced rate
Title 1 Schools may qualify for funding assistance Learn More
Curriculum Connection: SOCIAL STUDIES
