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A Journey Through Musical Styles (Formerly "Can You Hear My Hat")  |  Dave Ellington

Dave Ellington, pianist, takes students on a rhythmic journey through four musical styles; Blues, Jazz, Latin and Classical.  Engaging the students, Dave uses different hats while playing to better help symbolize the different styles.  Students experience rhythmic patterns through engaging clapping, tapping, and scatting.  The program culminates in the students directing Dave in an "on the spot" musical styling, and further explorations into rhythm. Your students are sure to enjoy this musical styles party!

 

Dave Ellington

A professional musician for 20 years, Dave Ellington studied at the Berklee College of Music in Boston before he began his touring career with "Wolfman" Washington in 1987.

He also studied under Ellis Marsalis at University of New Orleans (UNO) and has won a number of awards, including UNO's prestigious composer's award. A major presence on the New Orleans' jazz scene, Dave was the band leader of the auspicious Latin-Jazz group "Chevere". 

David is currently performing in Atlanta as leader of the "Three's a Crowd Organ Quartet" and side-man of several groups including, "The Electromatics", "The League of Decency", "Nick Longo Combo", and "The Clarence Johnson Quartet". He also teaches private lessons on piano, organ, and guitar at his East Atlanta Studio.

Dave Ellington

Grade Level:

3, 4, 5, 2, K, 1

Program Type:

Assembly

Audience Limit:

150

Duration:

40 minutes

Requirements:

Access to electrical outlet


Cost:

Single Assembly: $295
Two Back To Back Assemblies: $405
Thre Back To Back Assemblies: $520

Young Audiences Woodruff Arts Center
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