Sheboogie Education

Sheboogie at Kidstop

The first elementary jazz program was held at Wilson Elementary on Feb. 21 & 28 as well as Mar. 6!

More KidStop locations are being scheduled. 

• Free high-energy jazz programming for elementary-aged kids

• At various Kidstop locations

• On Wednesdays after school

Example of a 30-minute lesson:

• Introduce ourselves game

• How does this song make you feel? (during a live performance of a piece by the featured jazz musician)

• Share your favorite part!

• Let’s create our own rhythm, music, or dance

• Learn about the musician (picture book)

• Close with the handclapping game

Coming to Jackson Elementary on May 1!

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Sheboogie gives credit for jazz education ideas to:

https://musicandmotivate.com/

https://teachingwithorff.com/sorida/

https://aosa.org/experts-blog/blues-jazz-music-movement-classroom/

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Sheboogie Middle School Education Program​

• Sheboogie brought the excitement of jazz to Horace Mann Middle School on April 4th!

• High school musicians demonstrated improvisation and musicianship

• Middle school musicians asked good questions and were encouraged to enroll in high school jazz!

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Sheboogie and Milwaukee Jazz Institute Workshop

• April 21, 12:00--2:00 PM at Paradigm Coffee and Music

• For middle school students to adults

• All skill levels are welcome

• Bring an instrument and your love for jazz!

• We will jam together while learning basic theory and improvisation skills

• Then we will chill and enjoy a jam by the professionals

• Followed by a light meal and social time

More details coming soon!

Wilson Elementary School, Sheboygan, WI