Just for Kids Just for Presenters: Outreach Programs How jeff Got His Groove Back FAQs © 2008 Imani Winds		A Teacher's Guide Click HERE Created by the Virginia Arts Festival top of page Pre K – 2nd grade concerts Music is Fun!35-45 minutes Brief introduction of each instrument, through interactive, exciting, hands-on opening Classic children's songs in world music settings (i.e. Itsy-bitsy Spider in Jamaica) and interactive sing-alongs (i.e. Twinkle Twinkle Little Star) Short classical and world music pieces for woodwind quintet (IW highly recommends this program) The Story of the Woodwind Family45 minutes Brief introduction of each instrument through interactive, exciting, hands-on opening The Story of the Woodwind Family gives characters to each instrument through narration by Imani Winds. Classic children's songs in world music settings (i.e. Itsy-bitsy Spider in Jamaica) and interactive sing-alongs (i.e. Twinkle Twinkle Little Star) Peter and the Wolf 45 minutes Brief introduction of each instrument Short classical and world music pieces for woodwind quintet Prokoviev's classic, Peter and the Wolf, including narration by Imani Winds. top of page Elementary/Middle School Concerts "Zephyronia"3rd – 6th45 minutes Brief introduction to each instrument Comic musical parable about energy & the power of the imagination A piece about wind energy for wind instruments, with narration by Imani Winds! "How Jeff Got His Groove Back"3rd – 6th45 minutes Brief introduction to each instrument Music-telling story: Theatre piece where instruments and music are used as vital parts of the telling of the story Uses standard wind repertoire and world music, incorporates them into the story Musical Journey Around the World3rd - 8th45 minutes Introduction to each instrument Short classical and world music pieces for wind quintet Inter-active activities incorporated into the program Question and Answer session Rhythm and Song - The influence of the African Diaspora on classical music (guest percussionist optional)3rd – 8th 45 minutes Introduction to each instrument Breakdown of rhythmic and melodic elements of African music Traces elements through North, South America and Europe Inter-active activities with percussionist and ensemble (optional) The Lost Treasure of Atlantis3rd – 6th 45 minutes Brief introduction to each instrument Music-telling story: Theatre piece where instruments and music are used as part of the telling of the story Uses standard wind repertoire and world music, incorporates them into the story Optional full-scale production with light and sound plots available Educational materials available HERE top of page High School and Collegiate * Concerts non-music students Music from Around the World1 hour Introduction and origin of each instrument Longer classical and world music pieces for wind quintet Challenging activities woven into program Possible recorded musical examples presented to class (sound system must be available) Rhythm and Song - The influence of the African Diaspora on classical music (guest percussionist optional)1 hour Introduction and origin of each instrument Extensive breakdown of rhythmic and melodic elements of African music Traces the elements through North, South America and Europe Challenging activities with percussionist and ensemble The Art of the Spiritual - A lecture/demo1 hour History of spirituals and their effect on Classical to Contemporary music Emphasis on African-American spiritual and similarities to world music. Repertoire follows genre's evolution from African call and response to contemporary music. Features original music written by Jeff Scott and Valerie Coleman. Possible recorded musical examples presented to class (sound system must be available) top of page High School and Collegiate * Programs music students Thinking Outside of the Box - A Masterclass**1 to 2 hrs Brief introductory piece by Imani Winds Performance and dialogue between students and Imani Exercises/games designed to open minds and hearts of students High School Band/Orchestra Classduration class period Brief introductory piece by Imani Winds Discussion of musician's lifestyle Exercises designed to open minds of students Possible sit-in with the large ensemble Private Instructionflexible Chamber Music Coachingflexible Individual members of Imani Winds coach groups No requirement of ensemble, can be strings winds or brass * Collegiate performances Collegiate performances have the same themes of the high school versions, but go into more detail. For example, there may be more interactive discussion into the repercussions of African slavery on the psyche of the enslaved, and therefore the evolution of African-based music. ** Masterclasses: A part of our mission is to spread the music by composers of color in hopes that these works will eventually become a part of standard repertoire. In addition to the standard repertoire chamber groups perform in masterclass settings, we would encourage students to research and perform works of diverse heritages for our masterclasses. top of page Suggested pieces for masterclasses (for wind quintet only): Imani Winds' masterclasses welcome all instrument combinations and repertoire. The suggested pieces are only a guide. High School Level Irving Fine - Partita Valerie Coleman - UMOJA William Grant Still - Summerland William Grant Still - Miniatures Quintet - Paul Taffanel Three Shanties - Malcolm Arnold The Entertainer - Scott Joplin College Level Full wind quintet repertoire. We also welcome pieces of African and Latin Heritage written for wind quintet and other combinations. Examples: Miniatures - William Grant Still Aires Tropicales - Paquito D'Rivera Wapango - Paquito D'Rivera La Nouvelle Orleans - Lalo Shifrin Heitor Villa-Lobos - Quintetto en Forme de Choros Other composers: George Walker, David Baker, Miguel del Aguila, Justinian Tamasuza. Works by Valerie Coleman (available at International Opus) and Jeff Scott top of page Imani Winds' Community Concerts are designed to fit the needs of each audience individually. Community Concerts for Non-Traditional Venues Family Concerts Flexible performances that work for all ages Flexible and Inter-active presentation with Q & A Introduction and origin of each instrument Classical and world music pieces for wind quintet Senior citizens homes concert Repertoire appropriate to atmosphere of venue Introduction and origin of each instrument Discussion catering to the comprehensive abilities of the audience Inter-active performance with Q & A Reception/Fundraising functions Flexible repertoire appropriate to atmosphere of venue and desires of presenter Brief discussion of topics involved with event Interaction with audience after performance top of page