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How does Jazz tell stories? Students experience world class jazz musicians and explore elements of story. During this performance students will be engaged in soundscapes and stories through

Rialto Jazz for Kids, featuring The Phoenix Jazztet

Rialto Jazz for Kids is professional trumpet player Dr. Gordon Vernick, double bassist Scott Smith, pianist Gary Motley and jazz percussionist Justin Varnes. 

Between them, the members of Rialto Jazz have taught students at Emory University, Georgia State University, Jacksonville University, the University of North Florida, and Valdosta State University, in addition to the thousands of K-8 students they have reached through Young Audiences. 

In its captivating programs, Rialto Jazz demonstrates how certain sounds are produced and performs a variety of music, including jazz standards and jazz versions of familiar children's tunes.

Young Audiences Roster Artist Rialto Jazz

Grade Level:

K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

Program Type:

Assembly

Audience Limit:

200

Duration:

40 minutes

Requirements:

Access to electrical outlet; acoustic piano (if available)


Cost:

Single Assembly: $755
Three Back To Back Assemblies: $1380
Two Back To Back Assemblies: $1030

Young Audiences Woodruff Arts Center
1280 Peachtree Street NE • Atlanta, GA 30309 • (p) 404-733-4250 • (f) 404-733-5236