Get ready to clap and sing along with the Ithaca College Jazz Ensemble! This free one-hour concert will be an enjoyable way for kids of all ages to learn about this great American music. Families are encouraged stay in the theater and enjoy the show even if their kids make noise. After all, making a joyous noise is what jazz is all about.
The concert will be Saturday, September 9th, 2023 at 10am in Ford Hall in the Whalen Center for Music at Ithaca College.
Ithaca College Jazz Ensemble
Jazz can seem difficult to define because it means different things to different people. Some may disagree about whether any particular performer or piece of music should be categorized as jazz, but most listeners simply know music is jazz when they hear it—even if they can't say why.
But as aspiring jazz musicians, we believe that it is important that we teach about the fundamental aspects of jazz that make it unique from any other music: primarily it's swinging rhythms and deep blues feeling. And we aspire to demonstrate these things in a way that's fun and engaging to children because we want to build a passionate audience for the music we love so much. Therefore, the Ithaca College Jazz Ensemble regularly performs jazz concerts for children and families.
Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations should contact Mike Titlebaum at mtitlebaum@ithaca.edu or 607-274-1283. We ask that requests for accommodations be made as soon as possible.