Harlem Grooves (Secondary)
Fascinating Rhythms!
Sing along and tap your feet to the music of Louis Armstrong, the father of jazz. Fats Waller, Billy Holiday, and Cab Callaway.
Journey into African American musical heritage and an era when the music of “The Duke” filled the streets and airwaves with infectious rhythms during the height of the Jazz Age.
An entertaining multimedia performance travels through time to highlight the artistry of the legends of the Harlem Renaissance. Learn about creative writers Langston Hughes, Zora Neal Hurston, and more. Explore the imaginative works of visual artists Romare Bearden, Aaron Douglas, and sculptor Augusta Savage. Don’t miss the “red hot” Harlem Grooves!
“Hold fast to your dreams, for without them life is a broken winged bird that cannot fly.”
Langston Hughes
Program Includes:
- Live Commentary
- Live Musical Performance
- Integrated Video Projection
TARGETED GRADE LEVEL:
Elementary Version (K-5)
Secondary Version (6-8, 9-12)
PROGRAM DURATION: 45 Minutes
PROGRAM MATERIALS: Student Worksheets and Teaching Resource Guides
CORE CURRICULUM & TOPICS:
Harlem Renaissance, Arts & Humanities, Social Activism, Language Arts, Social Studies, African American History and Culture, Politics, Jazz Age, Music Education
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Testimonials
WHAT our customers SAY
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL
“Harlem Grooves was well receive by our staff and students. The performance was well done, and excellent. We could feel a level of passion from the artists.”
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL
“The Harlem Grooves program is outstanding. The talent of the singers and choice of music is exemplary. The history lesson was informative and interesting. I highly recommend the program.”
ASSEMBLY COORDINATOR/DRAMA TEACHER
“Key Arts Productions continuously bring important voices in our history...their commitment to diversify and education is exemplary - and they are wonderful thoughtful artists.