The Music Collective’s Isthmus Jazz Festival educational series continues through the afternoon, on the Terrace and in the Play Circle.
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM: Kids Program, “Teach Me How to Drumline,” Union Terrace. Led by drummer Joey B. Banks, the Black Star Drum Line is a youth ensemble that’s famous for their “street beats, and this workshop shows what it takes to be in a drum line while giving audience members a chance to interact and participate with the kids and performers on stage, and even play some drums.
12:30 – 2:00 PM: “From Pop to Jazz,” Frederic March Play Circle. Many tunes considered jazz were originally pop songs and, through performance and discussion, Jan Wheaton and Tisha Brown (vocals), John Christensen (bass), and Doug Normington (percussion) will show how jazz interpretations are similar to and different from the original pop versions. This workshop will be enlightening for new listeners and long-time jazz fans alike.
2:30 – 4:00 PM: “Masters of String Jazz,” Frederic March Play Circle. Though the violin gets scant attention in the forefront of jazz, strings have been a vital part of jazz history. Through lecture, performance, and Q&A/workshop, Chris Wagoner and The Stellanovas will explain.
4:30 – 5:30 PM: “Freddy Cole Stories,” Frederic March Play Circle. In an intimate conversation and Q&A session, Festival headliner Freddy Cole and/or members of his band provide talk about their music and experiences as jazz musicians.
