In-School Workshops
Middle school music teachers can request free in-school jazz workshops for their classes led by O-pa Teaching Artist, Shawn Bell. These clinics will cover a variety of topics relevant to jazz performance and education (e.g. improvisation, learning through listening, style). The focus of each clinic will be tailored to the needs/interests of each school.
Teacher Workshops
Get free professional development! The teacher workshops will address common challenges that face music educators teaching jazz in a large ensemble setting. Workshops will emphasize educators gaining direct experience through performance. Example topics include teaching improvisation, improving rhythm section instruction, and implementing jazz-specific rehearsal techniques.
Registration opens soon.
